Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 640: Something's Off with This Woman!

Rejected?

Luo Bingling was dumbfounded. Which cultivator, upon hearing of a Space Divine Stone, wouldn't leap at the chance and rush to claim it, fearing even a moment's delay? Yet Ye Chen, informed that it was opening soon, simply gave up? What could possibly be more important than a Space Divine Stone? Did he possess any true heart for the Dao? Did he believe his talent would allow him to do anything he pleased?

Dugu Sheng, battered and bruised, perked up at Ye Chen's refusal. "The fourth Holy Son is occupied. I shall accompany you, Fellow Daoist!"

However, Luo Bingling paid him no mind, her fists clenched as she forced herself to speak. "Fellow Daoist Ye, a Space Divine Stone is a treasure beyond measure. Unless something is critically urgent, you should go. We will handle the matter swiftly, and you can return afterward."

Ye Chen, now beside his master, offered her a grin without turning around. "What I am about to do is the most important thing!"

Gu Yunyun’s cheeks flushed with a blush.

Dugu Sheng tried once more. "It appears Fellow Daoist Ye is truly busy. I shall accompany you, Fellow Daoist Luo…"

Luo Bingling gritted her teeth, unsure how to persuade him further. What was Ye Chen's predicament? Was the timing truly so terrible? She had come for him, not for the secret realm. If he chose to stay, then so would she.

Although Ye Chen was only at the First Heaven of Mahayana, his breakthrough to the Second Heaven was imminent. A Space Divine Stone was crucial. Gu Yunyun, aware of the stone's immense value, spoke up.

"You need not rush here. I will remain within the Sword Sect. Return when you are finished."

But Ye Chen did not hesitate. "No, I have waited for decades… I cannot bear to wait another moment!"

Gu Yunyun's head drooped, nearly disappearing into her form, afraid that others might perceive her feelings.

Ye Chen, openly and boldly, took her hand and led her towards the cave entrance.

Everyone present was astonished. They had no idea what he was undertaking, but it clearly appeared urgent. Decades of waiting? This was undoubtedly vital.

Dugu Sheng, filled with elation, stepped in front of Luo Bingling. "Fellow Daoist Luo, when the fourth Holy Son emerges from seclusion, it could take ages… Let us depart. I have friends among the sword cultivators who might—"

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She seemed oblivious to him, her voice directed at Ye Chen's retreating back. "Then proceed with your important matters, Fellow Daoist Ye. I shall await you in the Sword Sect, and then we shall journey to the Immortal Path together. Please make haste!"

Ye Chen, looking back with puzzlement, asked himself, Wasn't it urgent just moments ago? Now she could wait? There was something peculiar about this outsider. Could she be targeting him? The War God Clan, having suffered greatly from the Heavenly Emperor, might be seeking retribution. And her request to 'make haste'? Apologies, but he was built for the long haul!

Already indifferent despite her 4,000-fold multiplier, Ye Chen's suspicions about her true motives entirely extinguished any remaining curiosity. Too apathetic to engage further, he guided his blushing master into the cave. He did not even extend a greeting to the Saint ancestor of the Sword Sect, acting purely out of spite.

As the cave's entrance sealed shut, a profound silence descended. The ancestor noted Ye Chen's initial lack of courtesy. It wasn't about rescuing Dugu Sheng—Ye Chen likely viewed him as insignificant. The issue stemmed from the ancestor's insistence on keeping Gu Yunyun. What alternative did he possess? He resolved to thoroughly explore the Sword Sect's hidden treasures, intending to bestow anything useful upon Gu Yunyun. Keeping her content appeared to be the most effective way to manage Ye Chen's disposition.

Dugu Sheng, having been utterly ignored for so long, became completely despondent…

In the ensuing days, the Sword Sect ancestor, finding Dugu Sheng's persistent presence irksome, commanded him to depart. Dugu Sheng, however, was reluctant and repeatedly sought out Luo Bingling. But she remained steadfast in her resolve, waiting for Ye Chen to emerge.

Dugu Sheng's spirit finally broke. When he departed the Sword Sect, his mind in a daze, the cold wind howled around him, bleak and desolate. He had arrived with a beauty, poised to claim the Dugu Wooden Sword, brimming with confidence and vigor.

Now, leaving? Without his sword. Without the beauty. Even his Extreme Dao Weapon lay shattered! His barely intact sword heart was now truly fractured…

…

"How is it that you are familiar with the Sword Grass Treasure Technique? When did you begin cultivating the sword Dao?"

Back within the confines of the cave, Gu Yunyun pursed her lips, her question soft.

Ye Chen chuckled. Over the years, he had exhibited numerous anomalies, yet she had never voiced a single inquiry. Now, her questioning was not a fundamental change in her nature but a sign of her nervousness.

Pressing her gently against the cave wall, he grinned. "Master, are you feeling nervous?"

Gu Yunyun stiffened, her gaze meeting his with a shy, angry glint. She closed her eyes, letting out a scoff. "Rebellious disciple! I truly should not have gone to Green Cloud City for you…"

Ye Chen laughed, recalling their initial encounter. Back then, a Foundation Establishment cultivator in crimson robes, she had utterly captivated the insignificant cultivator he was. Years later, the moment to reap what had been sown had finally arrived. Even he, accustomed to the presence of celestial maidens, felt a rare surge of excitement, his heart pounding. Yet, he did not rush the occasion.

Leaning close to her ear, he teased, "Master, are you willing to be… 'bullied' by this rebellious disciple of yours?"

Her delicate sensibilities made teasing her in private an irresistible delight, unlike the guilt-free Senior An.

Gu Yunyun, her anger intensifying, bit her lip. "You disobedient, master-defying disciple, so powerful you can shatter an Extreme Dao Weapon with a mere leaf. As a weakling in the Unity stage, do I even have a choice?"

A weakling in the Unity stage?

Ye Chen's smile grew broader as he drew her into his embrace. "If you weren't a weakling in the Unity stage, would you have been willing?"

Her face flushed crimson, and she remained silent, mumbling softly.

Ye Chen understood her feelings perfectly. With a flick of his wrist, he gently lifted her, and a spatial rift materialized. Taking one step, they disappeared from the confines of the cave.