Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 653: I'm Not That Kind of Person!

With utter disbelief and scorn, the onlookers turned their gazes to Yao Yuekong. Though he presented himself as a formidable warrior, his desperate circumstances revealed a craven soul. The thought of him betraying his sister and aunt simply to cling to life was deemed utterly shameless, a stark contrast to the pride expected of a prodigy.

What compounded the astonishment was the apparent leniency shown by the Heavenly Emperor's heir. Could it be true that Ye Chen was sparing Yao Yuekong's life out of consideration for his sister and aunt?

Whispers circulated about Ye Chen's past exploits: his willingness to brave mortal danger by infiltrating enemy Holy Lands for the sake of women, his lavish gifting of treasures to curry favor, and even his peculiar habit of enhancing the strength of his rivals. It was also rumored that he had established a branch of a harem peak within these territories.

His obsession with women was already considered almost demonic in its intensity. But today, the act of sparing an opponent merely upon the mention of a sister and aunt? Did his infatuation truly run that deep?

A wave of realization washed over Yao Yuekong as he grasped the misunderstanding. He had intended to convey that his sister and aunt would seek vengeance on his behalf. However, observing Ye Chen's momentary hesitation and the subsequent offer of a chance at survival, his lips quivered with immense relief, rendering him speechless.

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Ye Chen's eyes met Yao Yuekong's with a calm, probing gaze. "Is your sister's innate talent truly superior to yours?"

Yao Yuekong inwardly recoiled from answering, the memory of his initial intention to betray his sister surfacing. Yet, sensing Ye Chen's dwindling patience, he eventually inclined his head in affirmation. "My sister's Heavenly Demon Body has been recognized as the most flawless manifestation within our clan for the past million years."

A prenatal attack on their mother during her pregnancy had resulted in a loss of origin for Yao Yuekong, leaving him inherently weakened. His sister, however, had remained untouched by this affliction and had, it was speculated, absorbed the very origin that Yao Yuekong had lost. Her potential was, therefore, extraordinarily immense.

Despite their mother's clear preference for him and her insistence on his restoration, Yao Yuekong understood that without this, he would have been relegated to obscurity. Yet, even at the same cultivation stage, he was only at the Second Heaven of Foundation Establishment, while his sister had already reached the Fourth Heaven. The disparity was undeniably vast.

Ye Chen's brow arched slightly. If Yao Yuekong's claims were accurate, then his sister's potential multiplier must be at least four thousand, possibly even greater.

"Does she have a Dao companion?"

This was a crucial inquiry. Some women from the myriad races were known for their casual approach to relationships. He recalled the Golden Crow princess he had encountered; despite her considerable talent, her multiplier was effectively nonexistent.

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A flicker of humiliation crossed Yao Yuekong's face as he hesitated. Yet, having already crossed certain lines, admitting this felt less arduous. He nodded. "She has always remained within the clan, diligently cultivating and rarely venturing out. When the Immortal Path was unveiled, she was dispatched to the fourth realm and has not since reappeared."

This was favorable news. As for his aunt, Ye Chen had prior knowledge of her. The Peacock Clan was a formidable lineage. In the previous generation, a Peacock King had achieved considerable renown, even extending to the Central Continent. Her combat capabilities were legendary, and her bloodline had regressed to its ancestral form, allowing her to wield five-colored innate tail feathers – a power exceeding that of most Extreme Dao Weapons, making her nearly invincible. Though her fame had waned with time and her withdrawal from public life, she was now a Saint King.

"Is your aunt the former Peacock King, Yan Ruyu?" Ye Chen inquired.

Yao Yuekong stood astounded. He had initially believed Ye Chen's interest was solely in his sister. Now, the audacity to even contemplate his aunt? She was a Sixth Heaven Saint King, merely a single step away from achieving the rank of a Seventh Heaven Great Saint, placing her near the absolute pinnacle of the cultivation world. Did Ye Chen truly harbor such intentions? Was he inviting his own demise?

"Indeed, my aunt is Yan Ruyu, and she is wholly devoted to her cultivation!" Yao Yuekong declared hastily, a knot of dread tightening in his stomach at the prospect of further probing questions. He feared the potential repercussions should his aunt learn of this conversation, leading her to eliminate Ye Chen and subsequently him for besmirching the clan's honor.

The surrounding crowd watched with wide eyes, a mixture of awe and disbelief coloring their expressions. The Heavenly Emperor's heir displayed an astonishing fearlessness, even daring to cast covetous glances toward a Saint King.

Ye Chen, however, felt no apprehension. A Saint King? With his current trajectory and dedication, he anticipated reaching that level in the near future. Even facing such an opponent at present, with the assistance of the Fusang Divine Tree, he harbored no concerns.

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Yao Yuekong harbored a deep fear that Ye Chen might impose unreasonable demands. He would sooner embrace death than concede to anything excessive. Consequently, he articulated his position: "Even my sister rarely heeds my counsel. As for my aunt, I have minimal contact with her, let alone the opportunity for meaningful conversation. At best, I can commit to speaking favorably of you to my sister. Should circumstances permit a union, I will extend an invitation to you as a friend, providing an opportunity to meet her…"

This was the furthest he was willing to go. To promise the hand of his sister in marriage was unthinkable, an act that would surely lead to his demise at the hands of his parents or sister. Concerning his aunt, any further mention would seal his fate instantly.

However, Ye Chen merely waved his hand dismissively.

Yao Yuekong's face drained of color, interpreting this gesture as dissatisfaction on Ye Chen's part. He felt incapable of offering anything more. To his surprise, Ye Chen did not press his demands further.

"I will not compel you. My decision to spare you stems from a reassessment of your actions, which I find somewhat excusable. I do not engage in needless killing," Ye Chen stated with composure. "There is no necessity for introductions. I am not that sort of individual! You may depart."

Ye Chen held no expectations from Yao Yuekong. Considering his opponent's relative weakness, barely on par with Ba Wang, he deemed that any familial standing Yao Yuekong might possess would be insignificant. Attempting to forge a connection with him would likely only result in disdain from Yao Yuekong's more influential relatives.

The act of sparing Yao Yuekong was sufficient. He himself possessed considerable strength, and his sister, endowed with superior talent, represented a significant future potential. Furthermore, concerning the Peacock Clan's Saint King, Yan Ruyu, whose ancestral five-colored tail feathers signified her status as a paramount prodigy of the previous era, she presented an even more promising prospect.

By sparing Yao Yuekong, Ye Chen had created a potential avenue for conversation should he encounter them in the future. This was ample for his current objectives. He did not require introductions to successfully court women. Whether Yao Yuekong lived or perished was secondary; securing a chance with two women possessing such high potential multipliers was, in his estimation, a worthwhile endeavor.

Yao Yuekong was taken aback. The swelling throng stood in stunned silence. Only Luo Bingling's initial shock morphed into sheer contempt.

You claim you're not that kind of person? Truth be told, you embody that very description!