Qian Gu Zhengxiong had no special purpose in talking to Lin Chuan; it was merely a casual chat.
He didn't say anything about trying to win Lin Chuan over.
If Lin Chuan had lost to Qian Gu Shu, or won with great difficulty, then Qian Gu Zhengxiong might indeed have tried to win him over, offering Lin Chuan generous resources and even suggesting he marry into the Qian Gu Family.
But based on the recent battle and Lin Chuan's performance, that was not the case.
A Master Tier Vine Armor Shield, Master Tier Rosemary Illusion Incense, and that exceptionally talented and insightful Book Spirit who had mastered the Five Elements Spirit Shield.
No matter how one looked at it or thought about it, Lin Chuan had a promising future; even in the Star Rock Federation, he would have a great career ahead of him.
How could such a person possibly remain in a small, rundown place like Dongyang?
Saying those words of persuasion would only lead to unpleasantness; it was better to have a simple chat and tea like this.
After all, they weren't peers, so they didn't have much to talk about. Qian Gu Zhengxiong wasn't like Katori Chion, who could create split soul avatars for various age groups and even get along with elementary school students. After drinking tea for half an hour, Qian Gu Zhengxiong stated that he had important matters to attend to and had to leave.
Before leaving, Qian Gu Zhengxiong called Qian Gu Lidai over and asked her to continue hosting Lin Chuan.
As long as it wasn't a forbidden area of the Thousand Valley Secret Realm or some private place, Lin Chuan could be taken to explore anywhere he wished.
And, most importantly!
For this exchange competition, Lin Chuan won all three matches, earning 500 points of Qian Gu Family contribution points, plus an additional 100 points as an apology from Qian Gu Shu for his rudeness, totaling 600 points of Qian Gu Family contribution points.
Qian Gu Zhengxiong transferred the 600 contribution points to Qian Gu Lidai.
He asked Qian Gu Lidai to assist Lin Chuan in using these contribution points, as it would be much simpler. Otherwise, setting up a temporary account for Lin Chuan would require going through internal review procedures, which would be very troublesome.
After giving his instructions, Qian Gu Zhengxiong departed.
"Mr. Lin Chuan, how about we have lunch first?"
Qian Gu Lidai asked.
Her attitude towards Lin Chuan was much more amiable and gentle than when they first met.
Lin Chuan didn't feel much about it, or rather, he had gotten used to it.
The phrase "the strong are revered" was particularly evident in Dongyang.
Looking at the time, it was almost noon, so Lin Chuan nodded slightly, indicating his agreement.
Then, led by Qian Gu Lidai, Lin Chuan went to a small, quaint restaurant within the Qian Gu Family.
Here, Lin Chuan enjoyed a grand meal, dishes made from Tier 2 avian demonic beasts.
This was the daily food of aristocratic family members; it had to be said, it was truly luxurious.
In the Star Rock Federation, a meal like this would cost at least 300,000 star rock coin.
After the meal, they rested for a while.
Qian Gu Lidai then began assisting Lin Chuan with resource exchange.
Within the Thousand Valley Secret Realm, there was a specialized hall for resource exchange, a very classical and elegant Dongyang-style building.
The interior was like an exhibition hall, with a dazzling array of items displayed in showcases, each one exceptionally rare: skill secret manuals, Meditation and Synergy Dance secret manuals, spirit beast equipment and items, medicines, and even sealed orbs containing spirit beast Larva for sale.
Of course, these were just display items for visitors to see.
To exchange, one still had to follow procedures.
Qian Gu Lidai communicated with the administrator there for a moment.
After explaining Lin Chuan's situation and Qian Gu Zhengxiong's instructions, and receiving permission, Qian Gu Lidai led Lin Chuan into a small room.
Sitting in front of a specialized computer device, Qian Gu Lidai operated it for a bit, opening a window similar to a shopping website.
Then Qian Gu Lidai asked Lin Chuan what he wanted to exchange for.
If there was a specific item, and it needed to be searched, she would assist as an agent.
The total of 600 points of Qian Gu Family contribution points was neither a lot nor a little.
It was impossible to exchange for extremely valuable items, but one could exchange for a large quantity of relatively common items.
First, Lin Chuan wanted to exchange for fantasy mushroom.
After eating it last time, Lin Chuan couldn't forget it.
Not only for its effect in aiding illusion cultivation, but more importantly, its taste was truly delicious!!
It could almost be called the best ingredient for hotpot; just throwing in some meat and vegetables to cook with it made the taste incredibly fresh and savory.
1 contribution point could be exchanged for 1 pack of fantasy mushroom, so Lin Chuan asked Qian Gu Lidai to add 100 packs to the shopping cart.
Indeed, Star Rock people are all foodies.
Qian Gu Lidai wanted to laugh but held it back, glancing at Lin Chuan and silently adding 100 packs of fantasy mushroom to the shopping cart as per Lin Chuan's request.
Lin Chuan felt it was a pity that the culture medium for fantasy mushroom was not available for exchange; otherwise, Lin Chuan would have directly exchanged for the culture medium and grown them himself. Then, upon returning to the Sixth Academy, he could also grow mushrooms and sell them on the academy's internal resource platform. With such a fresh taste, he believed the sales would definitely be good.
There were 500 contribution points remaining.
Lin Chuan asked Qian Gu Lidai to help him search for high-tier spirit beast materials. Lin Chuan had already collected many low-tier spirit beast materials in the Light Realm, including a large quantity of basic Five Elements skills, as well as light and dark attribute skill materials. Unfortunately, Illusion Attribute ones were very scarce, especially those that could be used as reincarnation materials for White Snow.
When White Snow awakens from this slumber, she should be close to Tier 2.
When she reaches Tier 2, it will be time for reincarnation.
Currently, White Snow is the only one in the team without the Illusion Attribute.
According to the archived data obtained from previous reincarnation experiments, the best materials for White Snow's reincarnation are preferably from the Dragon or Ya Long race.
"Dragon Illusion, or Wind Illusion Attribute, or even just Illusion Attribute is fine, but the key is that it must be a material from the Ya Long race?"
Lin Chuan stated his requirements, only mentioning the Ya Long race, not the Dragon race.
True Dragon race materials, even if the Qian Gu Family had them, could not be exchanged for a mere 500 contribution points.
Dragon Illusion Attribute materials were the first choice, Wind Illusion the second.
Lastly, pure Illusion Attribute.
Dragon Illusion dual-attribute, such an attribute configuration, is not something ordinary spirit beasts or demonic beasts can possess. Spirit beasts or demonic beasts with such an attribute configuration would have at least a Ruler Tier bloodline, and very likely a Wang (King)-Rank or even Emperor Tier.
Wind Illusion, on the other hand, was not as difficult.
Although the Wind Attribute is a superior attribute, it is considered the most common superior attribute. Unfortunately, the requirement that it must originate from the Ya Long race is too restrictive; otherwise, 500 contribution points could probably exchange for a very good material.
As for pure Illusion Attribute, there were more choices.
"No need for very precious parts like hearts; common claws or scales are also acceptable."
Lin Chuan proactively lowered his conditions.
Qian Gu Lidai nodded slightly and began searching on the device.
Soon, according to Lin Chuan's request, Qian Gu Lidai found the relevant types of materials and displayed them to Lin Chuan.
"Illusion Attribute, materials from Ya Long-type spirit beasts."
"Mr. Lin Chuan, how about this one?"
Qian Gu Lidai said.
On the computer screen was a video clip.
In the video, there was a demonic beast about 2 meters long, entirely dark green, with a body shape similar to a chameleon from his previous life. Its most striking feature was its pair of huge, protruding eyes, like those of a goldfish, which almost occupied one-third of its entire head. In the video, its large eyeballs rotated in all directions without blind spots.
"Phantom Hidden Lizard, Illusion Attribute, Ya Long-type demonic beast. Although it's a Ya Long race, it doesn't possess the Dragon Attribute. It's General Tier Upper Level, and the related material is the Phantom Hidden Lizard Eyes. A pair of Phantom Hidden Lizard Eyes requires 10 contribution points."
It didn't quite meet the requirements for White Snow's reincarnation material.
Lin Chuan was worried that if such material was used to assist in reincarnation, White Snow's eyes might also grow to resemble those of a Phantom Hidden Lizard, which would be too ugly.
Being strong is a matter of one version, but being handsome is eternal!
Despite that, Lin Chuan was tempted by the Phantom Hidden Lizard Eyes.
The Phantom Hidden Lizard, this type of spirit beast, is known for its two skills: invisibility and Illusion Eye.
Leaving invisibility aside, the Illusion Eye skill automatically awakened after Sakura's first evolution.
However, Lin Chuan had never found any skill qualities related to Illusion Eye, they were truly too rare. Therefore, he had been unable to add points and could only practice it diligently himself.
Currently, Sakura had already trained Illusion Eye to the Proficient Tier, which could be said to be exceptionally talented.
But if he could obtain materials related to Illusion Eye and directly add points to Master Tier, it would save a lot of time. Coupled with the Master Tier Rosemary Illusion Incense and Proficient Tier Bewitching Sound, Sakura's Combination Skill, Illusion Dream Realm, could probably reach Proficient Tier instantly.
He would note this material down for now.
If there were any remaining contribution points later, he would exchange for all of them; he could even return some fantasy mushroom to exchange for it.
Lin Chuan asked Qian Gu Lidai to mark the Phantom Hidden Lizard Eyes, and then signaled her to continue introducing other materials.
"For Wind Illusion Attribute, there's the Flash Wing Dragon-Patterned Butterfly, Marshal Tier Upper Level. The related material is the Flash Wing Dragon-Patterned Wing; a pair of butterfly wings requires 300 contribution points."
The Flash Wing Dragon-Patterned Butterfly, a spirit beast unique to the Dongyang region.
Its appearance is that of a butterfly, about half a meter in size, with a silver main body and wings adorned with patterns resembling True Dragon.
When the Flash Wing Dragon-Patterned Butterfly flaps its wings, these True Dragon-like patterns seem to come alive and flow naturally, as if a real Dragon is sealed within its wings.
The Flash Wing Dragon-Patterned Butterfly is also known as the Storm Dragon Butterfly.
When natural disasters like hurricanes descend, the Flash Wing Dragon-Patterned Butterfly will appear with them. It can be said that these are a group of demonic beasts constantly chasing storms.
Qian Gu Lidai continued her introduction.
Finally, the computer screen stopped on a completely white demonic beast with a dragon head and horse body.
Lin Chuan found it familiar, as if he saw a hint of the Light Unicorn in this demonic beast.
"Phantom Winged Beast, Wang (King)-Rank Middle Level bloodline, Dragon Illusion Light triple-attribute, related material is..."
Qian Gu Lidai was reading the relevant introductory content, but Lin Chuan wasn't listening.
With a solemn gaze, Lin Chuan stared at the video playing.
The dragon-headed, horse-bodied demonic beast was running through the forest.
Suddenly, it let out a long cry, and a pair of huge wings made of light grew from its back.
With a flap of its light wings, it soared into the sky.
Lin Chuan remained silent.
Perhaps, he knew why Little Tail and Hui Yue hated humans so much.