Chapter 4170 - 4189: A Broader Path Forward

Hao Tong’s face showed disappointment.

He couldn’t practice martial arts and had originally been in despair. But suddenly learning about the completely different path of cultivation gave him countless hopes.

He even wondered if his inability to practice martial arts was Heaven’s enlightenment for him, after all, if he could practice martial arts, he would never have the opportunity to tread the path of immortal cultivation and longevity.

Filled with excitement, he finally awaited the testing "Immortal Fate" magic ball, but the result was a heavy blow to him.

He refused to accept it.

When he heard that Lin Chen actually knew his daughter, hope surfaced in his heart once again. After all, being a Heaven Deity, the most powerful in the Cultivation World, would he have a way to change everything?

Lin Chen’s words made his heart sink into the abyss.

It was all just his overthinking.

It’s not Heaven enlightening him, but his destiny is to be an ordinary person.

No matter how smart he was, it still wouldn’t change any result.

Looking at Hao Tong’s face full of disappointment, Lin Chen smiled faintly, took out a fruit from his Spatial Ring, and it floated in front of Hao Tong.

"This is a Spiritual Fruit; it can help you extend your lifespan by at least ten years."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Mr. Hao helped the Xu Family solve their trouble before; Xu Qingchuan is my friend, and I recognize this favor."

Extend lifespan by ten years?

Hao Tong’s originally disappointed face suddenly lit up.

Even though Federation technology is advanced and can help extend his life for quite some time, no matter what, he is ultimately an ordinary person, and the life extension is limited.

He had already learned that the Cultivation World has various Elixirs and natural treasures, which even non-cultivators can consume to extend their lifespan. Moreover, the effects are more natural and do not conflict with Federation technology.

Simply put, Federation technology extending life is one thing, but the various Elixirs of the Cultivation World extending life is another thing.

Ten years is not very long, but it’s definitely not short for an ordinary person’s lifespan.

Moreover, given Lin Chen’s status, he can produce a Spiritual Fruit that extends life by ten years; does he have other things that extend life for a longer time?

"Thank you, Mr. Lin, this is the most valuable thing for me."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Mr. Hao, you’re too kind. Currently, many things from the Cultivation World have already flowed into the Federation. With the status of the Hao Family, obtaining some of them should not be difficult. This Spiritual Fruit isn’t considered very good, just a token of my gratitude."

Hao Tong carefully put away the Spiritual Fruit, sighed, and said, "Yes, the Cultivation World has been discovered for such a long time, and the Federation is researching and developing the Cultivation World. But those things that can extend life are all highly sought after, even though I am from the Hao Family, it doesn’t mean I can easily obtain them."

"Let alone the various wealthy families on each planet, just speaking of the Emperor Star, how many powerful people are unable to practice martial arts, among them, how many are on the verge of death? Just in our Hao Family, there are countless people wanting things to extend their life..."

Lin Chen thought it made sense. He only considered the power of the Hao Family, but overlooked the number of people in need.

Practicing martial arts, like cultivation, also requires talent, and the percentage is not high.

Given this, even among the Imperial Star Thirty-six Elite Families, there are many ordinary people unable to practice martial arts. Hao Tong, though a strategist of the Hao Family, is in his prime, and if there were life-extending items, it probably wouldn’t be his turn temporarily.

Hao Tong hesitated for a moment but couldn’t help asking, "Does Mr. Lin have any medicinal pill or other items that can extend life for a longer time?"

Lin Chen smiled faintly and said, "Just a few, but these were prepared when I left the Heavenly Immortal Realm for future needs of those around me. Since the Federation’s development of the Heavenly God Realm continues, even if I return as a Heaven Deity, I fear no one would listen. Trying to get something might not be possible."

Hao Tong nodded and didn’t ask or seek to buy, but raised his wine glass with a smile and said, "Mr. Lin thinks ahead, that’s great."

He understood the implication in Lin Chen’s words, "I have the items, but I won’t sell them to you. Sending you a Spiritual Fruit is repaying the favor you did for the Xu Family."

Hao Tong kept silent but had already made a plan in his mind.

You’re not selling, right?

No problem.

You lack neither money nor cultivation resources, but living on the Emperor Star, you will always need help sometime. Later, I’ll exchange favors.

Lin Chen said it this way, isn’t that what he meant?

Good items are not sold for money but can be exchanged for favors.

"I feel unworthy to receive this Spiritual Fruit, but regarding the extension of life, I truly cannot refuse, and I can only shamelessly accept it. But if Mr. Lin needs help in the future, feel free to find me. Although I am an ordinary person, my words still carry some weight in the Hao Family..."

Lin Chen smiled and raised his glass to clink with Hao Tong.

"If I truly need help, I will definitely look for you."

Lin Chen raised his glass and drank with a bright smile on his face.

Today, the purpose of this wine has been achieved.

The favor has been repaid, friendships formed, and the path widened.