Immortality Starts With Investment

Ye Chen paid no mind to how Sun Ye and his daughter viewed him. Once back in his room, he immediately took out the system reward. The Stalactite Jade Spirit Bead Bed measured two meters wide and two meters long. It was a perfect square. The entire bed radiated a soft azure glow, emitting a faint chill.

However, as Ye Chen sat cross-legged upon it, he felt no coldness, nor did it feel hard in the slightest. The surface of the bed had a smooth, jelly-like texture. Sleeping on it would surely be incredibly comfortable.

Ye Chen sat cross-legged and immediately began to cultivate, eager to test its effects. Two hours passed in the blink of an eye.

When Ye Chen opened his eyes, his expression was one of astonishment. The results from these two hours of cultivation were more than double what he had previously achieved in the same amount of time. The Stalactite Jade Spirit Bead Bed’s ability to absorb spirit Qi was extraordinarily potent. The surrounding spirit Qi concentration had increased severalfold compared to usual. It flowed into his meridians effortlessly, as if it were being directly poured into his acupoints.

Moreover, the bed could purify spirit Qi to a great extent, and the speed of its transformation was dramatically enhanced. All of this significantly boosted Ye Chen’s cultivation efficiency.

Initially, Ye Chen had estimated that it would take him at least a year to break through to the sixth level of Qi Refining. But now, it seemed that, at most, a month would be required. It was undoubtedly a tremendous profit.

Sun Ruoxin’s fifteenfold enhancement was, indeed, effective. If he had given this to Lu Jing or Lin Ke’er, even with a critical hit, it would have been unlikely to yield such a powerful item. Therefore, in the future, he would have to increase his efforts.

While Ye Chen was already considering sending an even more precious gift to Sun Ruoxin, she was having similar thoughts. Though their motives differed, their intentions aligned perfectly.

In the days that followed, Ye Chen’s life returned to normal. Aside from attending class once a week, he spent the rest of his time holed up at home, cultivating. As for Lin Ke’er and Lu Jing, they had now become regular visitors, coming up with all sorts of ways to approach Ye Chen.

The various benefits made Ye Chen feel quite satisfied. When he had time, Ye Chen would also accompany Lu Jing or Lin Ke’er to the market, hoping to find more treasures like the bracelet he had received.

Unfortunately, most of the items in the market were low-grade goods for cultivators just starting out. Nothing worth taking. As for Sun Ruoxin, they met once a week. She had grown warmer towards him. The frequent interactions in class allowed Ye Chen to learn more about this long-legged young woman. Her personality was lively and playful, with a touch of mischievousness. She had a vivacity that neither Lin Ke’er nor Lu Jing possessed. It was easy to understand why that was the case.

Lin Ke’er and Lu Jing were both loose cultivators, without any external support, and thus had to live cautiously.

As for Sun Ruoxin? She had the backing of a seventh-level Qi Refining cultivator father, and had grown up with no worries about food or resources. She had never lacked cultivation materials. Naturally, her disposition was bright and cheerful.

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Despite becoming acquainted with Sun Ruoxin, Ye Chen didn’t send her gifts every week. The reason was that Sun Ruoxin was, after all, quite well-off. The system had strict requirements for triggering returns.

For example, if the person already had a high-grade magic robe, sending another high-grade robe would not be counted as a gift that fulfilled their needs. Even if the person wanted it, they would simply sell it for spirit stones once received. Sun Ruoxin wore a high-grade magic robe, and her magic tools were also of the best quality. She used the finest elixirs available. As for spells, she was well-equipped as well. It was clear that Sun Ye treasured his daughter deeply.

In this case, Ye Chen truly found it difficult to find suitable gifts for her. But with Lin Ke’er and Lu Jing, things were different. Thanks to the tenfold reward, Ye Chen continued to accumulate spirit stones. When the right treasure came along, he would be able to purchase it and give it to Sun Ruoxin.

As for Lin Ke’er and Lu Jing, the past two months had been incredibly lucrative for them. Both now possessed high-grade magic robes and received various spells as gifts from Ye Chen. This only increased the two women’s regard for him. As they grew more accustomed to enjoying these benefits, they no longer resisted Ye Chen’s advances, though they remained half-reluctant. Still, both women were a bit curious. The bracelet Ye Chen had received had never been given to them, nor had they seen him wearing it. What, then, had Ye Chen done with it?

Two months passed in the blink of an eye.

With prolonged use, Ye Chen increasingly appreciated the effectiveness of the Stalactite Jade Spirit Bead Bed. It did not only accelerate his cultivation speed, but it had even solidified his spiritual power. When spiritual power became more solid, the strength of spells cast would naturally increase. This was immensely beneficial for his future breakthrough into Foundation Establishment. Even without cultivating, simply resting on the bed had a miraculous effect.

The rest it provided was incredibly refreshing. Every time Ye Chen woke up, he felt revitalized. His physical body, too, had been nourished by the spirit Qi, becoming even stronger. In short, the Stalactite Jade Spirit Bead Bed was undoubtedly a divine artifact. The fifteenfold reward from the female cultivator was very powerful.

Today was another class day. After finishing his cultivation, Ye Chen stored the Stalactite Jade Spirit Bead Bed into his storage bracelet. He then made his way to the Green Cloud Shop. Once he arrived, the attendants at the market greeted him with familiarity. They immediately led him toward the rear courtyard.

However, at that moment, Sun Ye came down from the second floor. Upon seeing Ye Chen, he immediately smiled and spoke:

”No need to rush to class. We’ve just received a new shipment, and there are many good items. Why don’t you come take a look?”

Ye Chen’s eyes lit up at those words. Since he had given Sun Ruoxin the bracelet, every time he visited, Sun Ye had been trying to get him to buy things. He would slyly suggest that they were things Sun Ruoxin might want. But Ye Chen knew better. He could see at a glance that these items were not suitable for Sun Ruoxin, so he never bought them.

But today, with the new goods arriving, Ye Chen was genuinely interested. If there was something Sun Ruoxin truly needed, Ye Chen wouldn’t hesitate. After all, with the fifteenfold reward, it was essentially a guaranteed return. How could Ye Chen possibly be reluctant? So, he followed Sun Ye upstairs.

”This is a top-tier spell, Shadowless Cloak. Once you master it, you can envelope yourself with a part of your formless and colorless spiritual power, making it difficult for enemies to see you. In combat, this is a significant advantage.

“For example, by enveloping just your hands, your enemy won’t know how you intend to attack, whether you’re holding a talisman or preparing to cast a spell. Moreover, once you have mastered Shadowless Cloak, you can become invisible. It hides all of your presence. Other cultivators below Foundation Establishment realm won’t be able to see you at all!

“However, there is a downside. When invisible, you cannot move. If you do, your presence will be revealed. Even so, it is a masterful technique. It is incredibly effective for self-preservation or for surprise attacks.…”

Ye Chen’s eyes lit up as he listened to the description. The Shadowless Cloak was certainly something impressive!