Chapter 288: [Bustling Matters] (6600)
"In this world, all tricks and shortcuts come with a price."
Chen Yan recalled what a philosophy teacher said to him during his school days.
Everyone somewhat understands this principle; everyone has likely encountered similar sentiments.
There's a saying that [pies don't drop from the sky].
In a more literary tone: [Every gift of fate comes with a hidden price tag].
This idea is universally understood; everyone has heard of it.
Yet, human nature always harbors hope; we think, what if…
When encountering shortcuts or handsome deals, it's hard not to fantasize at least a little.
Before the formation of the Ghost Race and the revelation of the powerful cultivation technique created by an eminent figure, the Domain Realm's various sects and families all shared this mentality, even those of great power!
Indeed, even the Venerable Saints who deliberately attended the revelation found it hard to deny this expectation.
