Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 673: I'm Part of Your Play?

Yi Qingwu, despite her initial displeasure at Ye Chen transforming Holy Maiden Peak into an extension of Ascension Peak, did not banish the female disciples or elders. She maintained the custom of weekly sermons, occasionally presiding over them herself. Such a day was today. Following the sermon, as she journeyed towards her cave dwelling, she suddenly convulsed, her legs giving way, nearly plummeting from the sky.

The disciples observed her with confusion. Their Holy Maiden, a mighty powerhouse in the Mahayana stage, should not have faltered. Regaining her composure, her countenance radiated with elation. She then directed her flight towards the entrance of the Heavenly Intention Holy Land. Only one individual possessed the ability to elicit such a potent reaction from her internal markings.

The vibrational sensation indicated Ye Chen's proximity. She had been aware of his departure to the Central Continent, anticipating a prolonged stay of several years on the Immortal Path. While she harbored no doubts about his capabilities, she felt insignificant in his presence. His myriad adversaries posed a significant threat, and accompanying him there might render her a burden. Thus, she had remained behind, focusing on her cultivation, awaiting his eventual return. Yet, his reappearance was sooner than expected.

Upon reaching the gate, she discerned his familiar chariot. And then, him. Seated beside him was a female cultivator adorned in golden armor, possessing a vertical pupil and locks of purple hair.

Yi Qingwu surmised her identity but felt no apprehension. Her self-assurance was absolute. Her exquisite beauty was unparalleled. Gracefully alighting onto the chariot, she confronted Ye Chen with an air of composure. "What brings you here? The alliance between the holy lands does not equate to my approval. I shall never relinquish the animosity stemming from our blood feud. And cease that infernal vibration!"

Ye Chen responded with a grin, accustomed to her characteristic demeanor. Following the "fountain of gratitude" incident, any talk of feuds seemed baseless. He reached out, intending to draw her onto his lap. She offered a brief resistance before settling herself with an air of haughtiness.

With her chin held high, she declared, "The alliance represents the will of the elders; it is unavoidable. Given the presence of many individuals, I permitted your actions to preserve their dignity. However, within my cave dwelling, should you attempt such a maneuver, I shall demonstrate my might!"

He let out a soft chuckle, acknowledging her statement with a nod. "Very well, very well." He then proceeded into the Heavenly Intention Holy Land. His considerable renown within the holy land attracted a multitude of disciples and elders to greet him. The elders and disciples of Holy Maiden Peak, their eyes welling with emotion, resembled neglected consorts, their gazes burning with intensity.

Ye Chen, demonstrating his generosity, bestowed upon each visitor a vial of Dao Charm Pills. He possessed an abundance of these pills, acquired from Luo Bingling, to the extent that he could consume them as casually as snacks. His actions left the holy land in astonishment, their gazes intensifying further. Even Elder Ling, who had previously faulted Feng Baiyu for misunderstanding Ye Chen, emerged from his seclusion, extending an invitation for a visit.

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Throughout this entire exchange, Yi Qingwu remained seated regally upon his lap, projecting an aura of the mistress of the household.

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Following a series of protracted greetings, the chariot eventually came to rest before Yi Qingwu's cave mansion.

Ye Chen then turned his attention to Luo Bingling. "Fairy Luo, I must confer with my fiancée on certain matters. Would you be amenable to stepping aside?"

Yi Qingwu arched an eyebrow, gesturing for an elder to escort Luo Bingling to Guest Peak. However, Luo Bingling remained firmly seated, showing no inclination to move. "No, unfamiliar surroundings distress me. I find solace only in the presence of Fellow Daoist Ye..."

Perceiving their close proximity, she was already feeling indignant. Yi Qingwu's feigned indifference, her eyes practically melting with adoration, further irked her. Her beauty, in fact, eclipsed that of Su Yuxuan.

Aware of Ye Chen's inherent nature, Luo Bingling harbored concerns about the duration of their stay within the cave. She had no intention of waiting. She resolved to accompany them, thereby disrupting their intimacy. A swift resolution to this encounter would allow for a quicker return to her secluded cultivation at the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land.

Furthermore, this would prevent Ye Chen from becoming overly engrossed and forgetting her once more. She had learned her lesson from past experiences, though she felt she had him sufficiently under control. Vigilance remained paramount. And she desired retribution. Ye Chen's earlier gaze, filled with longing, had shifted to her, only to be ignored in favor of Yi Qingwu. She intended to disrupt his endeavors and deny him any pleasure.

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Ye Chen's brow furrowed.

Yi Qingwu, a fellow cultivator, instantly recognized the jealousy radiating from Luo Bingling. Many harbored envy towards her. That young girl, barefoot and without talent, was no different. There was no envy, only a lack of inherent ability. If Luo Bingling wished to observe and suffer vicariously, so be it. In the absence of a recording artifact, Yi Qingwu remained unfazed.

Ye Chen, noting his fiancée's apparent indifference, raised no objections. He stowed the chariot and, with his arm encircling Yi Qingwu, entered the cave. Luo Bingling followed without hesitation, maintaining a close proximity.

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Inside, Ye Chen embraced Yi Qingwu. After such a considerable period, and with only minor romantic interludes during their journey, her aloof charm proved irresistible. With three days remaining until the gift cooldown period expired, he directed his focus toward "business."Bathed in the moonlight, they remained entirely unperturbed, leaving Luo Bingling in a state of bewilderment, her mind a mix of serenity, confusion, and utter astonishment. Instead of disturbing their tranquil atmosphere, her very presence seemed to amplify it. A wave of regret washed over her; perhaps, she mused, venturing here was a misjudgment...