Faced with Chen Lin's question, both neighbors looked a little embarrassed.
Finally, the old man spoke first. "You've only just arrived, fellow Daoist, so you wouldn't know. There are plenty of benefits to becoming Madam White Bone's paramour. For Qi Condensation cultivators like us, being chosen guarantees a Foundation Establishment Pill. And rumor has it that her cultivation technique is exceedingly profound. Dual cultivation with her has some remarkable effects on breaking through bottlenecks. Every cultivator who becomes her paramour sees a tremendous increase in cultivation within a short time."
The middle-aged man, Wugui, agreed. "Exactly. If we can reach Foundation Establishment, what does a little dignity matter? Besides, Madam White Bone is a peerless beauty. As men, we aren't losing out either. I really envy Fellow Daoist Zhang. The next time we meet, we might have to call him Senior Zhang!"
Chen Lin had no answer to that.
Everyone thought differently and made different choices. If he hadn't possessed his talent ability, he might have been tempted by an opportunity like this too.
The difference between Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment wasn't merely an increase in strength-it also meant doubling one's lifespan. Few could resist such a temptation.
The old man continued, "Given the current situation, Qi Condensation cultivators like us can only survive by attaching ourselves to someone powerful. Madam White Bone has a special background and extraordinary strength. Once the Alliance collapses, those at her side will stand an excellent chance of breaking out with her. Otherwise, why would all those Foundation Establishment cultivators be so eager?"
Chen Lin silently nodded to himself. Put that way, it made sense. Everyone knew the Alliance was bound to lose, and everyone was looking for a way out!
It was only becoming a paramour. There was no shame in doing