Immortality Starts With Investment Chapter 678: Come, Eat!

"Here, don't you like to eat? Go ahead!"

On the chariot, Luo Bingling did not sit beside Ye Chen. She stood boldly before him. Having made up her mind, she felt no embarrassment, meeting his wide-eyed stare. The chariot sped onward, but she remained standing firm, her long legs level with his seated gaze.

Ye Chen, nearly dumbfounded, stared back, then twitched his lips. She had learned from the fiancée! Copying Su Yuxuan before, and now Yi Qingwu. Was her aim to master all styles? After a long look, he waved it off. "I appreciate it, but I'm not hungry."

Her eyes widened, stunned that he would refuse. She had offered so much.

Smiling, Ye Chen pulled her to sit. "I have fully comprehended the Minor Space Technique. I will share all my insights. Furthermore, part of the Kun Peng Treasure Technique, which is also space-related, will aid in your Cave Heaven forging." He wouldn't take her bait but decided to offer her a treat instead. Her efforts, though wild, deserved some positive feedback.

Her eyes flickered with interest. She sought the Dao Cauldron in order to grow stronger. With his "Dao Cauldron boost," his insights could save her considerable time, helping forge a stronger Cave Heaven.

The Kun Peng Treasure Technique, being a top-tier technique, would undoubtedly speed her progress. The next time he forgot her, she vowed to catch him without any protector's help. This was a huge gain. She allowed him to transmit insights via her navel. However, she still frowned, remaining unhappy.

Why did he only offer Yi Qingwu's "offerings" and not hers? Was she somehow lesser? Nonsense—she was pure, far surpassing Yi Qingwu! Once resistant, rejection seemed to have flipped her mindset. She was fine with it—why wasn't he?

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Ye Chen observed her sulking despite the imparted insights, his lips twitching as he guessed her thoughts. His enthusiasm with the fiancée was due to her significant growth potential. Unwilling to bind her as a Dao companion, he couldn't continue to wrong her. She was already playful—holding back too long might cause her disposition to darken. Thus, he indulged her. But he preferred her efforts over his own.

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Luo Bingling, standing brazenly, tossed out a "Come, eat…" He'd be mad to accept. Compared to the fiancée's flawless allure, Luo Bingling's purple hair was far too lush. He feared it would tickle his nose…

Ye Chen, aware of Luo Bingling's displeasure, remained unfazed. The return trip was smooth, and they reached the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land in precisely one week.

Upon arriving at Holy Son Peak, Luo Bingling exhaled, preparing to seclude herself for her breakthrough. Mahayana had nine heavens, but only the third, sixth, and ninth heavens triggered tribulations. They could seclude together, fostering their bond.

Reflecting, she realized closer ties might sway Ye Chen. She boldly offered, "Fellow Daoist Ye, let us seclude together!"

He shook his head. "I have matters to attend to…"

Her brow furrowed, ready to question what could possibly trump a breakthrough, when several female cultivators approached.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, is all well?"

"Senior Brother, I missed you!"

"Holy Son, my patterns improved, forming a black tail, but the heart shape is still off. Can you guide me deeply?"

Luo Bingling's face darkened as she finally understood his true "matters." With her breakthrough imminent and fearing another disruptive incident, she relented. Muttering about his absurdity, she followed an elder to a guest cave.

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Ye Chen subsequently visited Yunding Heavenly Palace, engaging in conversation with the recently returned Holy Master. Following that, he visited the caves of the female cultivators. Senior An was the first on his list, being the most trusted. An Yuyi tagged along, benefiting from the association.

He revealed his Dragon-Subduing Yellow Spring Diagram, a vast scroll depicting a painted world. This diagram could trap enemies, drowning them in Yellow Spring Water. In its normal state, the water served to refine impurities. Even during Jianmu's era, a single bottle for a prodigy was enviable. Now, they possessed a veritable river.

Upon hearing its effects, An Yuyi eagerly jumped in. An Miaoli hesitated for a brief moment—bathing together seemed somewhat improper. However, it greatly aided cultivation, and Yuyi, being weaker, required her protection. With no guilt, she then entered gracefully.

A week later, the trio concluded their refining. An Miaoli and An Yuyi, having greatly benefited, entered seclusion. Ye Chen then visited Elder Lin, where he was warmly welcomed, admiring her wings and tail. Her heart-shaped tail, adorned with intricate patterns, bore a striking resemblance to a succubus from his past life's comic books…

Finally concluding his tasks, Ye Chen's body, soul, and domain, refined by the endless Yellow Spring Water, reached their peak. He entered the Holy Son Mansion, commencing his seclusion to break through to the Second Heaven of Mahayana.