Social interactions, especially among Core Formation Cultivators, often allow for mutual assistance in many matters.
This is why, after falling behind, gaps gradually form.
This disparity arises because, under the gap of a Great Realm, the daily needs for cultivation and even discussions aren't in the same circle, naturally manifesting this huge difference over time.
Moreover, Old Hu does not have many Spirit Stones reserved, after all, he's just recently formed his Core, and despite being in Bihai Palace, he's only forged a Lifebound Treasure, still owning quite a bit in Spirit Stones.
...
Days later.
The bustling event of the Five Dragon Island Market was in full swing, with the auction drawing an impressive number of cultivators that night.
Even many cultivators from the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea hid their appearances and concealed their auras to attend.
"Mr. Lin."
"Mr. Hu."
