Immortality Starts With Investment

”What?”

”What!”

”What!?”

Dugu Sheng, meeting the Saint ancestor, was confident he could persuade him to intervene. As the Dugu clan’s most gifted prodigy, he expected support. But after a few words, he was dumbfounded…

The ancestor didn’t side with him. He seemed indifferent to the Dugu bloodline. When Dugu Sheng suggested using the ancestor’s authority to pressure Ye Chen, the ancestor firmly opposed it.

Dugu Sheng felt he’d met a fake ancestor. For years, the ancestor had supported him in the Central Continent with resources, showing clear favor. He’d hoped Dugu Sheng would return to lead the Sword Sect. Why the sudden change?

Dugu Sheng tried to plead with reason and emotion. But the ancestor waved him off, issuing an eviction.

”Go. For the Dugu Wooden Sword, ask Gu Yunyun yourself if she’s willing to trade. No coercion or threats. Or I’ll clean house!”

With a wave, the ancestor expelled him. Dugu Sheng stood outside, stunned. What happened? Had he fallen out of favor? Did the ancestor have a new, prodigious heir? With the Immortal Path open, what use was that now? Ancestor, please love me again!

…

The ancestor’s stance upended Dugu Sheng’s plans. After settling Luo Bingling, he returned to his cave, deep in thought. He had to solve this. The Dugu Wooden Sword was non-negotiable.

For the secret realm’s treasures to break through to the third tier, and for Luo Bingling, he’d take the risk. Even without the ancestor’s support, he’d try. After days of planning, Dugu Sheng met several Dugu clan Supreme Elders. Preparations complete, he headed to Gu Yunyun’s cave.

…

Luo Bingling, not seeing Dugu Sheng for days, wasn’t anxious. She didn’t care much for him. She spent her time wandering the Sword Sect, especially near Gu Yunyun’s cave.

Human gazes of awe or wariness didn’t faze her. But days passed, and Gu Yunyun’s cave remained sealed. No chance encounter with Ye Chen. Her disdain for him grew. Such a womanizer, wasting his supreme talent. With her War God vertical pupil, she’d cultivate tirelessly. Why come to a backwater like the Great Yan Continent, mingling with former slaves?

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Growing impatient, Luo Bingling sought Dugu Sheng. ”Fellow Daoist Dugu, is the Dugu Wooden Sword settled? When we found the secret realm, it was hidden, but others could discover it anytime. Sooner is better. If it’s impossible, I’ll leave to find another way to open it!”

Dugu Sheng smiled. ”Don’t worry. I was just catching up with the Saint ancestor these past days… As the Dugu clan’s top prodigy, the Sword Sect’s treasures are mine. I’ll speak, and Gu Yunyun will hand it over. I gave her days to bond with the Heavenly Emperor’s heir. Now it’s time for business! Fellow Daoist Luo, let’s go!”

With that, Dugu Sheng flew toward the cave.

Hearing this, Luo Bingling’s eyes lit up. Finally, a formal meeting with Ye Chen. She cast a water mirror technique, inspecting herself. Her face was refined, perfect. Her figure was curvaceous, her waist swaying with flawless abs, unhidden. Paired with her gem-like navel, she was breathtakingly beautiful. She’d seen Gu Yunyun’s portrait—far inferior.

Even Ye Chen’s other confidantes, she believed she could easily outshine. Only Fan Qinghe and Yi Qingwu might compare. But one was a third-rate sect’s Divine Maiden, serving with beauty. The other, a mere second-rate Broad Cold Immortal Body. How could they rival her?

Given Ye Chen’s ways, he’d be stunned by her. He might ditch his master and follow her to the Immortal Path. If the Dao Cauldron was with him, she’d use every trick to get it.

Confident, Luo Bingling smiled, rising gracefully to follow Dugu Sheng. Soon, they arrived at Gu Yunyun’s cave. Oddly, several Sword Sect elders were present. Their auras were mediocre—mere ants.

Dugu Sheng scanned the area, ensuring all was ready. He lightly triggered the restriction, sending a visit request.

…

Inside the cave, Ye Chen sensed the system’s feedback cooldown end. He presented a prepared gift.

Gu Yunyun, still upset from earlier, ignored him. But after he pried her mouth open, she couldn’t hold out. Glaring, she accepted the gift.

Ye Chen smiled at the system’s feedback. Even angry, her gift acceptance triggered a critical hit. She wasn’t truly mad—likely just shy. Her heart wasn’t as steadfast as Senior An’s. But that’s what he loved about her.

Seeing her take the gift and turn away, Ye Chen’s desire surged. Though he had more feedback gifts, they weren’t high-value. And his master was just too adorable. Adorable, tempting…

Defying his usual profit-driven nature, Ye Chen made a rebellious choice. Today was the day. But as he approached, ready to bridge the master-disciple gap, the cave’s array chimed.

A visitor.

Ye Chen moved to silence it. Who answers calls at a moment like this?

But Gu Yunyun, unaware of his thoughts and duty-bound as sect leader, thought it might be sect business. She stood, activating the transmission.

A voice rang out: ”Sect Leader Gu, I’m Dugu Sheng. I’ve returned to the Sword Sect with a small matter to discuss…”

Dugu Sheng?

Gu Yunyun raised a brow, familiar with the name.