To reach the fifth layer of the Nascent Soul Realm, he would probably have to devour several more glazed Nascent Souls.
And it would take even longer.
Who knew how many years that would take?
So He Pingsheng chose not to advance again and emerged from seclusion instead.
It was time to bring all these causes and consequences to an end.
He Pingsheng silently walked out of the Daoist Grounds and reached the Commerce Association out front with a single step.
The Commerce Association had been open for many years, and its stock had finally grown abundant.
Both the first and second floors had plentiful supplies of all sorts of materials, with even fifth-grade materials appearing on occasion.
Auctions were also held regularly on the third floor.
More people were coming to consign items, and the Commerce Association was buying more fine goods as well. There was no shortage of auction lots at all.
As He Pingsheng entered the Commerce Association, Ling Zhiwang was up front lecturing a young man. "Listen, Little Long, I only took you in back then because I pitied you. Just keep your head down and work. If our customers offer any opportunities, you'll get your share!"
"Stop letting your mind wander all day. Do you think you can see Senior He whenever you please?"
He had just said this when he abruptly looked up and spotted He Pingsheng.
"Fellow Daoist He... oh, no... Senior He, you've emerged from seclusion?" A trace of flattery appeared on Ling Zhiwang's face that had never been there before.
He Pingsheng smiled!
He had now advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm, while Ling Zhiwang was still a Golden Core cultivator, so addressing him as Senior was only natural.
But He Pingsheng waved a hand. "No need to be so polite.