A mid Golden Core Formation cultivator is still stronger than an early Core Formation cultivator, and releasing Spiritual Power was a sign of trying to stand out. Ma Dong now realized he had been rash. He shouldn't have exposed the matter in public, and certainly not in front of two Golden Core Formation cultivators.
"In my eyes, this young friend is righteous and upright, and would never do anything thievish. Just now, when he took away the tier-4 Monster Core, he didn't even crack a smile. This old woman simply doesn't believe he's a thief. To forcefully search his storage bag—could it be that you're actually coveting the treasures inside?!" With that, the old woman also released her Spiritual Power, showing her intent to intervene.
The reason she chose to do this was that she, too, was a swordsman. Although she had already reached Golden Core cultivation, she had yet to cultivate Sword Intent. Her questioning just now had been aimed precisely at gaining insight into Sword Intent. Doing a favor for Zhou Chuan was naturally done in order to acquire the cultivation method.
Chapter 300