Immortality Starts With Investment

To An Miaoli, it seemed that Ye Chen’s insistence on gifting the Star Thunder Sound method to her was likely a way for him to establish a future connection. He might need her help someday.

As a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, An Miaoli was one of the top elders in Divine Will Sect.For Ye Chen to seek a connection with her through a gesture of kindness seemed perfectly natural. Many families did the same.

As for the possibility that Ye Chen’s gift was motivated by her beauty, An Miaoli didn’t even consider it. After all, even among the elders of Divine Will Sect, few had the courage to pursue An Miaoli.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator like Ye Chen certainly couldn’t have that kind of audacity. An Miaoli had always preferred to keep her distance from others, avoiding entanglements.

However, this time, she truly had a request. Her brother had died during an expedition to a secret realm. Her niece, An Yuyi, was her only remaining family. Now, the perfectly compatible cultivation method for An Yuyi was right in front of her, and An Miaoli was determined to secure it.

After a brief moment of hesitation, An Miaoli’s voice floated through the air. ”In that case, thank you, Fellow Daoist.”

Ye Chen immediately smiled and extended the jade slip containing the method.

An Miaoli didn’t take it from his hand directly. Instead, the jade slip flew gently into her palm. To secure the perfect cultivation method for her niece, even An Miaoli couldn’t suppress the joy in her heart.

At that moment, Ye Chen also smiled. Because in his mind, the system prompt resounded:

”Gift successfully given!”

”Gift: Star Thunder Sound Foundation Establishment method.”

”Processing feedback…”

”Two-hundredfold feedback in progress…”

”Detected that the gift given to the target is extremely important for the match. Triggering critical reward!”

”Reward: Western Empress Scripture Foundation Establishment method.”

”Reward: One-day projection of the Western Empress’s phantom.”

When Ye Chen heard the rewards, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

The system had actually rewarded him with the Western Empress Scripture Foundation Establishment method? This was absolutely unbelievable. It was well-known that cultivation methods were divided into four major categories: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow.

However, above the Tian-tier methods, there was another level—Immortal Scripture! Immortal Scripture, the scriptures created by immortals. And the Western Empress Scripture was the immortal scripture created by the Immortal Empress, Western Empress, from the Jade Pool Holy Land. It was renowned throughout the entire cultivation world.

The Western Empress Scripture Foundation Establishment method was especially revered as the strongest and most comprehensive among all immortal scriptures. The system had actually rewarded Ye Chen with the Western Empress Scripture Foundation Establishment method, which was truly incredible.

After all, even disciples from the Holy Lands rarely had the chance to cultivate Immortal Scripture. Only the most exceptional talents—those who would eventually inherit the leadership of their sects—were allowed to cultivate such methods.

Usually, only one or two individuals were granted such an opportunity per generation. This alone made the Western Empress Scripture Foundation Establishment method immensely valuable. It was clear that the two-hundredfold multiplier cultivator’s reward was truly outrageous.

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Ye Chen never expected something like this. The rewards were far beyond what he had ever anticipated. This made Ye Chen look at An Miaoli as if she were the most perfect creation in the world. If he had the chance to stay by her side and receive rewards every day, Ye Chen wouldn’t hesitate for a moment.

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Unfortunately, it was clear that An Miaoli had no intention of keeping Ye Chen close. With a faint smile, she spoke to Ye Chen, ”Thank you, Fellow Daoist. This Purple Mist Heavenly Gate method is my gift to you in return! Yuyi, let’s go.”

With a slight nod toward Ye Chen and Heavenly Evolution Pavilion, An Miaoli turned and left. An Yuyi, glaring angrily at Ye Chen, quickly followed her aunt out.

The two didn’t linger at Heavenly Evolution Pavilion and immediately left. On the way to Divine Will Sect, An Yuyi couldn’t help but clutch the Star Thunder Sound method jade slip, unwilling to put it down, eager to begin cultivating as soon as they arrived. But as soon as she thought about how Ye Chen had completely ignored her, she became enraged once again.

”Aunt, that man is definitely just a sycophant, trying to get close to you. He’ll definitely come looking for us later. Aunt, when that happens, please don’t entertain him. After all, we already gave him an upper-tier method as a return gift. In the end, he’s the one who got the better deal!”

An Yuyi assumed that Ye Chen was simply trying to establish a connection. Standing in the void, her white robes flowing gracefully, black hair dancing in the breeze, An Miaoli shared a similar thought.

Ye Chen was likely a Foundation Establishment cultivator from a nearby sect or family. He had given her a gift, and she assumed he would definitely come seeking something in the future.

However, An Miaoli did not agree with An Yuyi’s perspective. Her voice was ethereal as she replied, ”In truth, it is we who have asked him for help. Although we left a return gift... we have still created a connection. But the connection is not deep. If his future requests are reasonable, I will help.”

But regarding Ye Chen, An Miaoli did not have a particularly favorable opinion. He was too scheming, with a strong sense of purpose.

An Yuyi didn’t quite agree with her aunt’s words. Exchanging an upper-tier method for a mid-tier one, it was clear who had gained the advantage. Yet, they had to owe a favor? That man was truly calculating. Next time they met, she was determined to find a chance to knock some sense into him.

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In the private box, the Heavenly Evolution Pavilion deacon looked at the return gift from An Miaoli and raised an eyebrow. Initially, he hadn’t understood why Ye Chen chose to gift the method instead of trading. He had thought perhaps Ye Chen had been pressured.

But now, it clicked. Given An Miaoli’s reputation, there was no way she would just accept the gift. She would undoubtedly send something in return. Although it was still an exchange of cultivation methods, this made the whole thing shift from a transaction to a mutual gift-giving.

Ye Chen still received a high-tier method. And in return, An Miaoli would owe him a favor. This kid, indeed, had quite the mind!

Ye Chen, noticing the deacon’s gaze, could roughly guess what the deacon was thinking and couldn’t help but feel a twitch at the corner of his mouth. He wasn’t a scheming man! He had genuinely wanted to gift the method with sincerity. There were no ulterior motives or twists.

But regarding An Miaoli’s return gift, Ye Chen admired the gesture and gladly accepted it. Why refuse something free? An upper-tier Earth-grade method would be perfect for giving to Yao Xi.

Though he already possessed the Western Empress Scripture Foundation Establishment method, the Purple Mist Heavenly Gate Foundation Establishment method was still a valuable item. If he ever needed money, he could sell it without a loss. His pockets were empty of spirit stones. There was no need to attend the upcoming auction.

Ye Chen left the Heavenly Evolution Pavilion and returned to the inn. He planned to leave for the Green Cloud Sect the following day. Although the niece and aunt of the An family were incredibly impressive, one a senior elder of the Divine Will Sect and the other possessing dual extraordinary spirit roots, they were undoubtedly among the sect’s top talents. To even encounter them was already a stroke of luck.

As a member of the Green Cloud Sect, Ye Chen knew there was no chance to get close to them here in Divine Will City. Thus, returning was the wisest choice. He would wait until his strength had grown, until he was capable of reaching out to them, before trying again.

Arriving at the inn’s entrance, he saw Yun Qianyue waiting there. She had dressed with care, her beauty now even more striking.

”Senior, are you going out again today...?”

Ye Chen shook his head.

”I leave tomorrow. There’s no need!”

The opportunity for feedback had already passed. And with no spirit stones left in his possession. There was naturally no reason to stroll about.

Without further ado, Ye Chen entered the inn, and Yun Qianyue hurried to follow. There was no other male cultivator in the entire Divine Will Sect who could match Ye Chen’s lavish generosity.

Naturally, Yun Qianyue was unwilling to let such an opportunity slip away. She made up her mind to use her body to firmly capture Ye Chen’s attention. And as Ye Chen noticed Yun Qianyue following him, he made no move to resist. Soon, the two entered the courtyard together...