Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 937: Tool Race

Looking at the three generations of the Heavenly Desire Sect before him, Ye Chen was in a good mood. Each one was charming and seductive in her own way, exuding boundless allure. Any single one of them, if taken outside, could easily play the role of the classic heroine that frequently appeared in movies from his previous life. But… why was one missing? Why hadnʼt the Saint King ancestor come?

Ye Chen frowned slightly. The ancestor had to be here. It wouldnʼt do otherwise. His own foundation was becoming more and more outrageous. Last time, the three of them had only managed to absorb half of what he provided.

Although he had deliberately not sent any cultivation resources to the Heavenly Desire Sect afterward—fearing that if the three womenʼs cultivations rose too high, they would absorb less from him—three people really werenʼt enough.

Just as Ye Chen was wondering whether he should drop a hint, Fan Qinghe spoke up, a little embarrassed. Her voice was soft and coquettish beside his ear: ”Brother Ye… My ancestor has been stuck at the peak of Saint King for far too long! Although she has taken life-prolonging medicines, such undying pills cannot be too many! A few hundred years will pass in the blink of an eye…

”Unless she breaks through to Great Saint, otherwise the ancestor… So, Brother Ye… can you bring the ancestor along this time? She only needs a tiny bit, just enough to barely complete the transformation. She wonʼt take much… I can absorb a little less, too!”

The moment Fan Qinghe finished speaking, both her master and grandmaster looked at Ye Chen carefully, afraid that even the slightest trace of displeasure would appear on his face. If it did, they would immediately speak up to remedy the situation.

Under the three womenʼs gazes, Ye Chenʼs expression remained calm, as if he were thinking. After a long while, the corners of his mouth finally curved into a smile. He dotingly ruffled Fan Qingheʼs green-black hair. ”The Immortal Path has always been a solitary one. Everyone only thinks of themselves. Only you are still willing to sacrifice for others. Iʼve already brought your master and grandmaster. Adding one more ancestor makes no difference… Go and call her over!”

Ye Chenʼs unconditional doting made Fan Qingheʼs face bloom with happiness. She stood on tiptoe, gave him a quick kiss, then immediately flew toward the ancestorʼs cave residence. She had to deliver this good news to the ancestor. Ye Chen was too good to her. This time during the Nirvana, she absolutely had to use the combined technique she had practiced with her master and grandmaster to repay her protector properly.

Fan Qinghe left joyfully.

Ye Chen, on the other hand, was supported by the visibly excited master and grandmaster as they headed toward the cave residence. Although, given their status, they really shouldnʼt be this intimate with their discipleʼs protector, they had already done the Nirvana once. There was no point being overly proper now… Before the ceremony began, letting Ye Chen have some appetizers could also express their gratitude.

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Inside the cave residence.

The ancestorʼs peerlessly beautiful face carried a trace of nervousness. Of course, she knew Ye Chen had arrived, but she had deliberately stayed inside. If she took the initiative and was rejected, there would be no room to maneuver.

On the other hand, if she stayed away and Ye Chen refused, she could ”accidentally” pass by the cave residence entrance once they had started, sigh a few times… As long as she wasnʼt rejected to her face, there would still be plenty of opportunities.

The Heavenly Desire Sectʼs cultivation method was very peculiar. As long as the Nirvana succeeded, there would be no bottlenecks until the next Nirvana… But without the next Nirvana, no matter how good oneʼs aptitude was, one would remain stuck. She had been stuck at the peak of Saint King for far too long. Every moment, she longed to break through to the Great Saint realm…

While she was still thinking of countermeasures, the transmission talisman at the cave residence entrance lit up. The ancestorʼs heart skipped a beat. Knowing the result had come, she looked outside with trepidation. Then she saw Fan Qingheʼs face full of joy. Seeing this, the heart that had been hanging in suspense—afraid of missing this ride—finally settled down. It was stable…

With graceful charm, she raised her hand and opened the cave residence doors.

Fan Qinghe hurried in. ”Ancestor, Ye Chen knows youʼve been stuck at the peak of Saint King for too long and feels uneasy about it. Plus, you helped him without hesitation last time by standing up against his enemies… So he is willing to lend you a hand and help you complete this Nirvana.”

Surprise flashed across the ancestorʼs face, but she quickly showed hesitation and reluctance. ”This… isnʼt it too improper? He is your protector. How can I make use of him? Qinghe, you are a good girl. Ancestor is already very satisfied that you have this heart. But forget it. Ancestor is already at ease just watching you all grow…”

Fan Qinghe really liked her ancestor, who had always treated her like family. Now that there was a chance to pull her along, how could she give up just because of this small reason?

Besides, both her master and grandmaster had already done it once. One more ancestor made no difference. She could tell that Ye Chen also quite enjoyed the process. Even if it was just to make Ye Chen happy, she was willing.

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So she firmly took the ancestorʼs small hand. ”We are one family. Why speak of these roundabout things… If there were truly no other way, then there would be nothing we could do. But when there is clearly a chance to advance further and live longer, I donʼt want to watch you wither away alone and turn into white bones and a skeleton! So you must come. Otherwise, we will all be sad.”

The ancestorʼs face was filled with complex emotions. After a long time, she finally let out a soft, pitiful sigh. ”Sigh… Qinghe, you really are a good girl… Then… Iʼll listen to you.”

Fan Qingheʼs face bloomed with joy. She took the ancestorʼs small hand and flew straight toward the cave residence.

Finally…The four generations of the Heavenly Desire Sect had gathered together at this moment.

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Inside the cave residence.

Of course, they had to wait for Fan Qinghe before the real feast began.

Fan Qinghe was the main course. So Ye Chen only casually enjoyed himself for now. Only when Fan Qinghe and the ancestor arrived did the atmosphere turn serious.

Fan Qingheʼs face was full of happiness. Her protector loved her, and her master, grandmaster, and ancestor could all advance together. She felt everything was perfect. Her master and grandmaster were filled with anticipation. As for the ancestor, she looked a little embarrassed, standing behind the others and not daring to meet Ye Chenʼs eyes.

Ye Chen was amused. This ancestor really knew how to play. To be honest, playing the shy and timid card inside the Heavenly Desire Sect created quite the contrast. She was a true expert.

Apart from the ancestor, everyone was already very familiar with each other and knew one anotherʼs depths. But they still had to say the proper polite words.

Ye Chen looked at Fan Qinghe with deep affection and said, ”Qinghe, everything I give during the ceremony is a gift I prepared for you… As for sharing it with others, that is your decision. Do you understand?”

Fan Qinghe nodded, her eyes misty as if she were drunk on happiness. She could tell that Ye Chen had enjoyed the previous Nirvana ceremonies and had a strong curiosity. But in his heart, she was still the most important.

He had never neglected her even slightly just because her master and grandmaster were highly skilled. He even specifically emphasized that everything was for her and that she could decide how to share it.

In this way, the gratitude of her master, grandmaster, and ancestor all fell on her. It made her the most beloved person in the Heavenly Desire Sect. Ye Chen really loved her so much.

After Fan Qinghe nodded and thanked him in her sweet voice, they finally discussed the actual matter: the order of the Nirvana.

Fan Qinghe was once again rejected by Ye Chen. She could only participate through spiritual connection and ordinary channels. As for her master, grandmaster, and the ancestor, they had no objections. They could enjoy the most efficient method with the maximum transmission volume.

The problem was that Ye Chen was only one person. They would have to take turns. The question was whether they should fully feed one person until she reached the peak of Saint King and completed a perfect Nirvana before moving to the next, or distribute it evenly, giving each a segment, rotating repeatedly, and growing together.

After a brief discussion, Ye Chen made the final decision. They chose the second method. Thus, the gifting soon began. The master and grandmaster were very direct. Their robes immediately floated up as if blown away by the wind.

The ancestor, though appearing a little shy, followed suit. Among the four generations of the Heavenly Desire Sect, aside from Fan Qingheʼs special amber skin tone, the other three all had fair, snow-white skin.

For a moment, the entire cave residence seemed to light up, as if three large light bulbs had been added.

However, the sound of ringing bells left everyone stunned. Their gazes turned and saw that the ancestor—who was participating for the first time—had actually brought bells and a tail.

Even Ye Chen was shocked. She brought props? What a connoisseur!

Fan Qinghe, on the other hand, was puzzled. The ancestor had still been hesitant and unwilling to come earlier. When had she put these on?

This…

Fan Qinghe felt something was off. Her master and grandmaster gave the ancestor a resentful glance. Then they all opened their cave heavens, took out suitable artifacts, and began arming themselves.

Thus, Ye Chen watched helplessly as what was supposed to be a normal race instantly upgraded into a tool race.

This… Sigh… I only wanted to help the Divine Maiden cultivate. How did it turn out like this? This ancestor is truly a troublemaker. She must be suppressed severely…

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The Heavenly Desire Sectʼs cultivation method was truly peculiar in this way. As long as the protector was strong enough, it could completely ignore realm requirements. One could raise the realm first and fulfill the necessary conditions for each realm later.

Just like last time, the three of them had first advanced to the peak of the third layer, only opening their cave heavens afterward. This time was the same. There was no need to sever the Dao or condense the Heavenly Heart Imprint.

Except for the ancestor, everyoneʼs cultivation was soaring madly.

The ancestor, who was being pulled along, was so envious that she could die. When had she ever seen such a luxurious life of advancing through a protector?

Qingheʼs protector was truly amazing. As expected of an existence that still possessed the potential to become an immortal even in this golden great era.

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Because Ye Chen was only one person—although he could cultivate clone techniques that would probably have the same effect—even with a single consciousness, Ye Chen still felt it was awkward. So even if the efficiency was not the highest, he preferred to waste a little more time.

In this manner, half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Fan Qinghe exclusively enjoyed the soul connection and other channels. As for her master, grandmaster, and the ancestor, the three of them could only take turns using the most efficient method.

Therefore, their cultivation speeds ended up roughly the same. All of them reached the peak of Saint King and officially began this Nirvana…

The ancestor cherished this opportunity greatly. She planned to refine as much as Ye Chen was willing to give. If she could achieve a perfect Nirvana, then her entire life would have been worth it.

As for Fan Qinghe and the others, what they had said earlier about ”not being able to endure” was truly laughable. Young people simply had not experienced hard times. There was nothing they could not endure.

Another half a month passed like this.

”My Nirvana this time has been completed. It was a perfect Nirvana that exceeded expectations. Brother, really, Iʼm not lying this time…”

After several failed attempts to surrender, and even being encouraged by the ancestor, Fan Qingheʼs honey-colored pretty face was flushed red. Her eyes were unfocused, with far more white than black showing…

Completely drained and spiritually dazed, she collapsed directly. Then, one after another, her master and grandmaster—who had been forcing themselves to hold on—went down roughly every half hour…

At this moment, only the light ringing of bells remained in the cave residence…

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