Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 561: Parting

Watching Yi Qingwuʼs departing figure, Ye Chenʼs eyes held complex emotions. After today, who knew what his reputation would become? But what could he do, stuck with this ”simp” system?

Sighing inwardly, the system flashed, displaying its name: Gift-Offering Bonding System. Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. After years, he finally learned its name.

”Senior Brother, you keep staring at her back. Reluctant to let her go? Are you blaming me for not yielding? I wanted to, but I felt uneasy. Youʼll forgive my little tantrum, right? If youʼre mad, next time Iʼll swap places with her, okay?”

Su Yuxuan, noticing his distraction, unleashed her coy charm. Ye Chenʼs lips twitched. He glanced at her, appreciating her week-long steadfastness—likely exhausting, even for a cultivatorʼs resilience. Patting his little helper, he said gently, ”Iʼm not mad. I only feel for you.”

Her smile widened, humming triumphantly at Yi Qingwuʼs back. Compete with me? If not for Nether God Holy Landʼs internal opportunities and the First Nether Sonʼs death promising more benefits, sheʼd cling to Ye Chen endlessly, leaving Yi Qingwu no chance.

They exited the arrayʼs lowest layer.

Ye Chen stored the array disc and asked, ”Come back to Heavenly Evolution Holy Land with me?”

Su Yuxuan shook her head. ”I want to stay with you, Senior Brother, but materials for the Masterʼs body are only in the Central Continent. Masterʼs grace is immense. Without her, Iʼd have died long ago, never reaching today. Despite my reluctance, I must part with you.”

Her tearful, reluctant eyes didnʼt surprise Ye Chen. Nearby, Manjusaka, her master, was touched, feeling sheʼd chosen the right disciple.

”Huh, the Three Yin True Water?”

Su Yuxuan glanced at its spawning spot, stunned—it was gone. Manjusaka transmitted that a Nether God elder, leading a charge when Heavenly Evolutionʼs elders arrived, had snatched it.

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Su Yuxuanʼs lips twitched. Heavenly Evolutionʼs conduct seemed questionable. Three Yin True Water, vital for enhancing domains, was once common in the Emperorʼs era but now rare post-Immortal Realm isolation, its value skyrocketing. For Manjusaka, it was essential for crafting a perfect body—its absence would weaken the result.

Deeply grateful to her master, Su Yuxuan clung to Ye Chenʼs arm, cooing, ”Senior Brother, that waterʼs crucial for Masterʼs body… She gave her all for me. Besides staying with you, my biggest wish is to craft her a perfect body. Can you help me, please?”

Ye Chen ignored her coy act, transmitting to the Holy Master. Soon, a Supreme Elder nodded, smiling warmly, and flicked a jade bottle to Ye Chen. Holy Land rules dictated shared spoils based on strength, contributions, or treasures.

Ye Chen taking it for gifting broke protocol. But the elders had heard of his Great Yang Dynasty ruins stunt—hogging loot but compensating with spirit stones, Enlightenment Tea leaves, and even hundreds of Soul-Swaying Divine Stones for an elderʼs less-gifted junior.

Generous, grateful, and supremely talented—beating peers like eating or drinking, with potential to ascend. Who wouldnʼt adore such a junior? Plus, they craved more tea.

Ye Chen easily reclaimed the Three Yin True Water, making Su Yuxuan and Manjusakaʼs eyes light up. Manjusaka was especially thrilled—it was a key material for her bodyʼs reconstruction, bringing her closer to her goal.

Su Yuxuan, seeing Ye Chen secure such a treasure with a word, marveled at his lofty Holy Son status—far surpassing the First Nether Sonʼs trembling before Supreme Elders.

”Senior Brother, youʼre amazing! Iʼm so impressed…”

Su Yuxuan clasped her hands, waiting for Ye Chen to hand over the water. But he didnʼt glance at her, instead striding toward Manjusaka, speaking earnestly, ”Thanks to Seniorʼs protection, Yuxuan survived this danger and recovered. Iʼm deeply grateful. This is my token of thanks—may Senior soon restore your body. If you need materials for it, come to me. With my share of the Heavenly Emperorʼs legacy, Iʼll help however I can.”

He presented the Three Yin True Water with both hands, solemnly. Manjusakaʼs heart stirred with mixed emotions. Sheʼd disapproved of Ye Chenʼs earlier antics with two women, thinking he disrespected them.

But his sincere gratitude for saving Yuxuan shifted her view—perhaps he simply cared deeply, unwilling to let either feel neglected. The Three Yin True Water, valuable for enhancing his Unity realm domain, was given without hesitation. His earnest promise, backed by his formidable strength and the Emperorʼs legacy, felt genuine. He might truly aid her in the future. His actions and attitude deeply touched her, softening her gaze.

Softly, she said, ”This is vital to me. Thank you, Holy Son.”

Nearby, Su Yuxuan, hands still clasped, squinted, sensing something off…