Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 643: Ye Chen's Bound to Fawn Over Me!

Disregarding Luo Bingling's inquiry, Ye Chen offered a nod to his master and a smile to the Sword Sect's ancestor. "Thank you for looking after my master!"

With the summoning of a Kun Peng's true spirit, he ascended and departed.

Gu Yunyun watched him go, a smile gracing her lips. She found solace in the thought that this was acceptable. While the Immortal Path beckoned, she would cultivate in quietude within the Sword Sect's embrace. Ye Chen could visit whenever his schedule permitted.

The ancestor, having overheard Ye Chen's expression of gratitude, beamed with joy, his face alight like a blossoming chrysanthemum. He had made the correct choice. By dedicating himself to nurturing Gu Yunyun, and with the benevolence of the fourth Holy Son, future rewards were practically assured. He might even extend his own lifespan or make breakthroughs in minor cultivation realms.

Should Ye Chen achieve immortality, his connection with Gu Yunyun could guarantee a place in the Immortal Realm. Thus, he resolved to cherish her. With profound patience, he turned to Gu Yunyun, a gentle smile on his face. "Are you prepared? We shall journey to the sea's eye for your breakthrough, without any delay! Feel free to ask me any questions regarding the sword Dao during our passage..."

Gu Yunyun regarded him with surprise. A Saint personally imparting knowledge? What a rare opportunity. Sword Dao? After receiving Ye Chen's comprehensive instruction, she felt no lingering need for further guidance. She almost found herself wanting to ask if *he* had any questions.

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Having left the Sword Sect, Ye Chen finally turned his attention to Luo Bingling. Her features were striking, her beauty bold and arresting. Her physique was equally impressive—almost as voluptuous as his master's, rivaling even Senior Sister Yao Xi's ample curves. Her waist, however, was the true spectacle—slender yet strong, revealing defined abs with her every movement, further accentuated by a sparkling gem adorning her navel. A unique and captivating beauty.

Despite harborings suspicions about her intentions, her 4,000-fold multiplier compelled a measured response. "The Heavenly Emperor's chariot was assaulted by immortals from a myriad of races, causing it to lose its spirituality. It fell from the status of a Supreme Dao Weapon to that of an ordinary one."

Luo Bingling nodded, her gaze assessing the chariot with approval. Possessing a Vicious Ten spirit, if restored, it could undoubtedly become a supreme Extreme Dao Weapon. With such an artifact, she would achieve unparalleled dominance. A true pity that it was damaged.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, you should endeavor to repair it. With the Heavenly Emperor's treasury—said to hold divine materials, immortal treasures, and even artifacts—fixing it should be a simple matter!"

She harbored a secret hope that he would indeed restore it, only to gift it to her. His presence beside her was already becoming tiresome. This chariot, she felt, was destined for her alone.

Ye Chen's eyes narrowed slightly as Luo Bingling mentioned the Heavenly Emperor's treasury. Did she genuinely believe he was the heir to the Heavenly Emperor, possessing access to some hidden vault? And her mention of immortal artifacts? Could it be that she, or perhaps the War God Clan, suspected the Heavenly Emperor had concealed the Dao Cauldron? Was this a subtle interrogation?

He considered her words but responded with feigned nonchalance. "No repairs will be made. There are simply too many supreme Extreme Dao Weapons in existence. If I were to restore this chariot, it would merely join the ranks of those gathering dust in a treasury!"

Luo Bingling shot him a skeptical sideways glance. Was that truly what he, a human, had just said? Even she, a princess of the War God Clan, would not dare utter such a remark. Was this his incessant need to flaunt his prowess?

She scoffed inwardly. Her clan was known for its ruthlessness and action-oriented approach, devoid of unnecessary pretense. After a brief pause, she posed another question. "How long do you intend to remain at the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land? The secret realm is on the verge of opening!"

A slight curve touched Ye Chen's lips. Was she still attempting to lure him with tales of the secret realm? As if it were opening solely for his benefit?

Concealing his true thoughts, he replied drily, "I will be preparing to break through to the late stage of First Heaven. Failing that, I fear I may not be able to contend with the adversaries that await on the Immortal Path. Perhaps one or two months."

Luo Bingling's brow furrowed. Another month or two? The very air around humans seemed to suffocate her. And Ye Chen, so formidable, was concerned about potential defeat? Did he lack that invincible will? Such a thought would never cross the mind of anyone from the War God Clan. Yet, the prospect of advancing to the late stage of First Heaven Mahayana within a month or two was astounding. He had only recently reached the Mahayana realm, achieved mid-tier cultivation within the Sword Sect, and now he was nearing the late tier. This progression was nothing short of absurd. Could he truly possess the Dao Cauldron?

Feigning astonishment, she inquired, "Fellow Daoist Ye, how is it that your breakthrough proceeds with such unprecedented speed? Is it due to innate talent, or perhaps a special cultivation method?"

Ye Chen offered a faint smile. "Neither talent nor any special tricks. Merely diligent effort."

Her fist clenched tightly on the chariot's railing. Two and a half months spent in the company of women, and he dismissed it as mere 'effort'? Effort, indeed! May they all perish!

She fell silent, realizing that Ye Chen, despite his apparent dalliances, would not divulge his secrets to just any woman. She would need to forge a closer connection, to build a foundation of trust. Her plan was solid: on the Immortal Path, she would lure Ye Chen's established enemies into conflict. They would then be compelled to fight side-by-side. At a critical juncture, she would take a blow meant for him.

Nothing forged bonds quite like shared combat. By then, she was confident she would have him captivated, eager to pry secrets from his lips. However, his strength surpassed her expectations—not mere boasts, but palpable power. She would need to engineer encounters with even more formidable adversaries for him.

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Luo Bingling remained silent. Ye Chen, entering a state of sage-like focus, paid no heed to her presence, directing all his attention toward reaching the Holy Land. A week later, they approached the vicinity of the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land. The faint outline of its imposing gate could be discerned in the distance, tens of thousands of miles away.