Chapter 263: Breaking Through to Golden Core
For Captain Qian, such an enormous expenditure of Spirit Stones might have remained beyond his means even after he passed the ideal age for attempting to break through to the Golden Core. But under Lei Dong's persuasion, it had taken only a few words to help him raise such a vast sum. Though he would be deeply in debt, it would all be worth it if he broke through to the Golden Core. As a Golden Core expert, he would be far more efficient and secure while making a living in the Endless Sea than he was now. He stared at Lei Dong in disbelief. "But what if I fail to break through to the Golden Core?"
"Then you can keep making a living in the Endless Sea like before. Only, you won't have to repay double the Spirit Stones." Lei Dong shrugged and grinned. "With the spoils from this time included, I believe you can make one desperate attempt. Succeed, and you'll lord it over the world. Fail, and it won't be the end of the world. After all, according to your original plan, your chances of reaching the Golden Core were even slimmer."
The words "Golden Core" held a fatal allure—and a lethal sting—for every Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Captain Qian gritted his teeth. "I'll do it. A sixty percent chance is enough to make the risk worthwhile. Rather than attempt it again and again, I'd rather gamble everything on one try. Besides, I'm getting on in years. If I wait any longer, I'll probably pass the ideal age for breaking through to the Golden Core."
"Good. Since everyone agrees, we still need to take a few precautions." Lei Dong glanced at the others. "Especially you, Captain Qian. Everyone trusts you,