Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 644: I Want It All!

Upon meeting Ye Chen this time, his demeanor was notably cold. If Luo Bingling hadn't delved into his background and observed his gaze lingering on her waist, she might have mistaken him for being completely oblivious.

However, her confidence now soared. His earlier aloofness was merely an act, likely intended to placate that unremarkable woman. It seemed Ye Chen harbored feelings for her. Once they were apart, he shed the pretense, resorting to gifts in an attempt to win her favor.

Luo Bingling surmised his true intention was to touch her waist. Unless he could lay claim to the Dao Cauldron, he could forget about it.

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In Ye Chen's grasp was a bottle filled with Dao Charm Pills, meticulously crafted from the leaves of the Enlightenment Tea Tree. He had previously offered the leaves themselves, but finding them fruitless, he considered it a waste. Subsequently, he discovered a refining method for these pills within the Holy Land's vast treasury.

The Dao Charm Pills, utilizing the tree's leaves as their foundation, were far superior to brewed tea in aiding spiritual enlightenment. Their efficacy spanned all cultivation realms, extending even to the Mahayana stage. Lacking suitable treasures for his Second Heaven cultivation, Ye Chen chose to present this offering. However, his primary objective was to gauge Luo Bingling's true worth.

Her hidden motives were transparent. If she proved to be a mere opportunist, solely seeking personal gain, and his gift elicited a significant response, he wouldn't object to her machinations. He would indulge her fully, satisfying her desires without reservation. But should she display no gratitude or excitement, she would be deemed entirely useless. After all, his master's investment yield, now his Dao companion, had already surged from a mere 2,000-fold to 4,000-fold, with a one-day cooldown period. Why expend effort on her when he had such exceptional returns elsewhere?

"Ten Dao Charm Pills, derived from the leaves of the Enlightenment Tea Tree, combined with rare alchemical materials. These can accelerate Mahayana cultivation speed by thirty percent, with each pill's effect lasting for a week."

Fearing Luo Bingling might not fully grasp their significance, Ye Chen provided a detailed explanation. Once finished, he offered the jade bottle with a gentle smile.

Luo Bingling's eyes immediately brightened. She was intimately familiar with Dao Charm Pills. They were a creation of the War God Clan. In the era before the Dao Cauldron, when the Enlightenment Tea Tree was accessible to countless races, her clan had obtained leaves to compensate for their naturally slow Mahayana cultivation speed.

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However, even with those leaves, their yield was meager – a mere 365 leaves annually. Consequently, their most skilled cultivators devised the Dao Charm Pills to amplify their effectiveness. With the advent of the Dao Cauldron, the importance of these pills diminished significantly. It was only later that the Heavenly Emperor annihilated the tree, causing the clan to largely disregard the pills.

But when the Dao Cauldron itself was shattered and its fragments scattered throughout the Six Paths of Reincarnation by the Heavenly Emperor, they were plunged into a state of panic. Nothing remained...

Now, Ye Chen possessed Dao Charm Pills? The Heavenly Emperor must have hoarded the leaves. Perhaps the tree was not truly destroyed but concealed by him, and now resided in Ye Chen's possession. If this were the case, her ambition would extend to claiming the tree as well. The combination of the tree and the cauldron promised unparalleled cultivation speed. Most crucially, if the supposedly "dead" tree was still alive, the Dao Cauldron likely was too. Its alleged "shattering" was merely a deception orchestrated by the Heavenly Emperor.

Lost in contemplation, Luo Bingling accepted the pill bottle. Upon opening it, she inhaled deeply, her body trembling with a profound sense of pleasure, a soft moan escaping her lips. Yes, this was the unmistakable aroma. Her clan possessed only three such pills, which she had coveted for years.

Yet, upon the divine son's awakening, all of them were allocated to him. She had only managed to catch a fleeting whiff, an insult that fueled her desire to exact revenge upon him and the elders. Now, she held ten. With these, her cultivation over the next ten weeks would rival that of the most exceptional prodigies.

However, the satisfaction was transient. Ten pills were simply not enough. She craved more. Why hadn't he offered them earlier, perhaps back at the Sword Sect? She wouldn't have wasted so much precious time.

Ye Chen, in possession of the Heavenly Emperor's myriad treasures, undoubtedly had more. These pills were merely a trifle. With continued interaction and a calculated display of charm, she was confident he would yield everything to her. The Dao Cauldron and the Enlightenment Tea Tree were insufficient goals. The Heavenly Emperor had likely concealed everything he claimed to have "destroyed." She intended to seize it all. With her formidable strength, she would achieve immortality. And her ultimate ambition? To annihilate them all!

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"My deepest gratitude, Esteemed Daoist Ye. I am utterly delighted! You see, the War God Clan, even at the Mahayana stage and possessed of exceptional talent, cultivates at a pace slower than true prodigies. We once had the Dao Cauldron, but it was shattered. The Enlightenment Tea Tree perished. Our clan subsequently declined. Among the myriad races, my female fellow Daoists – I surpassed them easily before reaching Mahayana. However, upon entering Mahayana, my progress stagnated. Two of them have now reached the peak of the Third Heaven Realm, while I remain trapped in the Second Heaven. They have both surpassed and belittled me, undermining my Dao heart! With your Dao Charm Pills, my cultivation will experience a dramatic surge over the next ten weeks. Thank you, Esteemed Daoist Ye, your gift is far too precious!"

Luo Bingling expressed her thanks with utmost sincerity, even executing a bow despite her inner revulsion. This display was meticulously rehearsed. Ye Chen offers gifts; she responds with overwhelming positivity. Her gratitude would be conveyed not just through words but also through displays of affection, a deepening connection, and even physical intimacy. It was akin to training a dog. Such positive reinforcement would undoubtedly incentivize Ye Chen to shower her with further gifts, believing it would foster their bond. She would acquire all she desired with minimal effort.

Confronted with her effusive gratitude, Ye Chen's expression remained devoid of joy. He waited, then a frown creased his brow. Casting a glance her way, his interest visibly waned...