Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 191: More Surprises?

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time, Ye Chen focused on refining the Human Emperor Banner. Once the refining was completed, he worked on consolidating his spells and Divine Abilities. He was preparing for his future breakthrough to the Golden Core stage.

Suddenly, Ye Chen raised an eyebrow and opened his eyes. He saw Su Yuxuan beside him, now awake. The mischievous, pure, and alluring little demoness now radiated a sense of holiness. Her skin emitted a faint glow. It was an incredibly surreal feeling.

And as Ye Chen sensed Su Yuxuanʼs aura, he realized that she had already reached the peak of Foundation Establishment. Her rapidly growing power filled Su Yuxuan with immense joy. Her greatest obsession had always been to grow stronger.

Previously, it would have taken at least several years, maybe even a decade, to break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage. But now, in just half a month, she had broken through to the peak of Foundation Establishment.

She was just one step away from forming a Golden Core. Once she obtained the spiritual objects needed to form the Golden Core, she could break through to the Golden Core stage. Then, she would be able to kill her Master and free her familyʼs souls. How could Su Yuxuan not be ecstatic?

”Thank you, Senior Brother Ye!”

Su Yuxuan stood up, her delicate little feet hovering in the air as she thanked Ye Chen.

To be honest, even now, Su Yuxuan still found it somewhat unbelievable. Ye Chen had really come specifically to gift her the Glazed Purification Water.

Though she had always known that Ye Chen liked her, the fact that he had given her such a precious treasure as the Glazed Purification Water touched her deeply. Her heart swelled with quiet gratitude. Once she avenged her family and destroyed Misty Sect, being with Ye Chen didnʼt seem bad at all.

However, the unfortunate truth was that after she avenged her family, she probably wouldnʼt have many years left to live. But Ye Chen cared so much for her. Even if it was just a few years of companionship, it would be enough to repay his kindness.

The little demoness, Su Yuxuan, wasnʼt ungrateful—she simply had more pressing matters to attend to. Ye Chen had given her the Foundation Establishment technique, pills, her eyes, and now even traveled far to bring her the Glazed Purification Water. She remembered all these kindnesses clearly.

”Words of thanks are nothing. How about something more practical?” Ye Chen said with a smiling gaze.

The holy aura brought on by the Glazed Purification Water enhanced the little demonessʼs demeanor, giving her an entirely new level of grace. Especially her little feet, which sparkled with a faint glow. It seemed as though they were delicate and soft to the extreme.

Su Yuxuan immediately pouted. If Ye Chen had made such a request before giving her the Glazed Purification Water, she might have reluctantly agreed. But now that she had already used it, he could forget about it. She raised her leg, preparing to leave.

Having broken through to the peak of Foundation Establishment, Su Yuxuan now had a great deal of confidence in her own strength. She believed she could now match Ye Chen in a test of strength. And even if she couldnʼt defeat him, escaping would still be easy.

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However, the next moment, Su Yuxuanʼs little foot stopped. It wasnʼt because Ye Chen made a move. Instead, Ye Chen took an ancient jade out of his storage ring.

Feeling the thick murderous aura and sword intent contained within the jade, Su Yuxuanʼs foot froze in place. A Golden Core spiritual object. Ye Chen actually had a Golden Core spiritual object, and it was filled with a dense, deathly aura. It was undoubtedly a high-quality spiritual object.

As for the sword intent, although it was of no use to her, it wasnʼt a problem. This spiritual object was simply perfect for her. With this ancient jade, could it be that Ye Chen was going to give it to her?

The thought made Su Yuxuanʼs heart race again.

Seeing the desire in Su Yuxuanʼs eyes, Ye Chen immediately smiled and said, ”Su Yuxuan, do you want the spiritual object?”

Su Yuxuan nodded enthusiastically, like a little chick pecking at grains.

Ye Chen smiled, not saying anything more, but he very plainly glanced at Su Yuxuanʼs little feet. Everything was left unsaid.

Su Yuxuan silently ground her teeth in frustration. No wonder Ye Chen had been so quick to give her the Glazed Purification Water before. It turned out he had been waiting for her here. She really needed this Golden Core spiritual object. With it, she could break through to the Golden Core stage within a year.

However, the sticky feeling that wouldnʼt wash away still made her a bit reluctant. She turned her big eyes and said, ”Iʼve crushed a lot of enemiesʼ skulls underfoot before, brother, will you mind?”

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen immediately remembered the scene from half a month ago. To be honest, he was a little repulsed, but it was also somewhat thrilling. After all, Su Yuxuanʼs little feet were truly perfect, and their shape was beautiful to the extreme. Only those who had experienced it could understand just how perfect they were.

After a brief hesitation, Ye Chen nodded, ”I do mind a bit, but forget it! Letʼs just go somewhere else!”

Saying this, Ye Chen looked at Su Yuxuanʼs little face.

When Su Yuxuan heard the first part, her lips curled into a mischievous smile. But the next moment, when she realized Ye Chen was staring at her face, her smile immediately dropped.

Oh no…

Su Yuxuan quickly forced a smile and leaned closer. ”Brother Ye, actually, the blood didnʼt even touch. I also use cleaning spells several times a day. As cultivators, we shouldnʼt care about such little details.”

Ye Chen didnʼt respond. Instead, he put the ancient jade away and casually reclined on the lounge chair he had taken from his storage ring, looking up at the hall above.

Su Yuxuan was getting angry. ”Brother Ye, now that weʼre both at the peak of Foundation Establishment, do you really think Iʼm no match for you…?”

The next moment, terrifying blood spiritual energy erupted. The entire hall seemed to turn into a sea of blood.

However, Ye Chen didnʼt even lift his head. A massive gold hand appeared with a resounding crash. Feeling the terrifying destructive aura within it, the sea of blood instantly vanished.

Su Yuxuanʼs beautiful face was filled with a smile. ”Brother, I was just joking…”

With that, she actively approached and squatted right in front of Ye Chen!

After a long while, Ye Chen stood up, feeling thoroughly satisfied.

”Good work deserves a reward.”

Ye Chen took out the ancient jade and handed it to Su Yuxuan. At this moment, Su Yuxuan only felt a bit overwhelmed. She kept using cleaning spells on her little feet. In her heart, she cursed Ye Chen for being so contradictory. He said he disliked it, but in the end, he used it anyway.

However, when she looked at the ancient jade that was handed to her, her eyes immediately brightened with excitement. She grasped the jade in her hands, feeling its abundant spiritual energy.

Su Yuxuan felt that all her previous hardships had been worth it. With this ancient jade, she was sure to break through to the Golden Core stage. Such a treasure was entirely a matter of opportunity. It was priceless. To think that she had obtained it so easily.

Ye Chen had indeed bullied her, but Su Yuxuan also knew that Ye Chen genuinely wanted to help her. Otherwise, based on the treasures Ye Chen had given her, what kind of female cultivator couldnʼt he find? He could even do much more. Even female direct disciples of the Divine Will Sect would probably be moved. Yet Ye Chen had given it to her so easily.

Looking at Ye Chenʼs face, which was full of a charming smile, Su Yuxuanʼs expression became complicated. There was a mix of love and hatred in her gaze. For a moment, she didnʼt know what to say.

At the same time, the systemʼs prompt sounded in Ye Chenʼs mind.