Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 57: Lu Jing Becomes Anxious!

”Flee, I must flee!”

After learning the true condition of the Mo family ancestor, Ye Chen was consumed by a single thought. Whether his familyʼs patriarch had broken through to Foundation Establishment or not, there was no longer any reason for him to remain in Silver Moon Market. Once the Mo family ancestor dies, everything here will descend into complete chaos. As for the opportunity to join the Green Cloud Sect, it would be ideal if he could secure it.

But even if he couldnʼt gain entry, with the system at his side, he could sail through smoothly, without the need to put himself at risk. Resolute in his decision, Ye Chen returned to his room, held Lu Jing in his arms, offered a few words of comfort, and then sank into a deep sleep.

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The next day.

The news that the Mo family ancestor had stepped out to suppress the chaos spread quickly throughout Silver Moon Market. Everyone soon learned that the Mo family ancestor was not nearing death, as previously assumed. His absence had merely been a clever ploy, fishing for opportunities.

The deliberately uncleaned bloodstains soaked the streets, staining Silver Moon Market with a pungent, iron-scented atmosphere.

Yet, life in Silver Moon Market returned to normal. Shops reopened, cultivators resumed their walks through the streets. As for the numerous deaths? In the cultivation world, it was hardly a major event. No one paid it any mind.

Ye Chen, however, headed straight for Green Cloud Shop.

”What, you want to buy a flying boat?”

Upon hearing Ye Chenʼs request, Sun Ye was taken aback, his eyes widening in surprise. A flying boat was a magical tool for flight, designed to help cultivators travel quickly. Its speed was unmatched, allowing for swift escapes or rapid travel over long distances.

However, the price was equally high. The materials required were vast, and the array formations complex. Even the most basic flying boat would cost at least one high-grade spirit stone. For lower-tier cultivators, this was an absolute luxury, something only the disciples of major families or prodigies could afford. Foundation Establishment cultivators would also consider such a purchase. Even someone as well-off as Sun Ye had never brought himself to buy a flying boat.

Seeing his surprise, Ye Chen explained it was for his family. Sun Ye nodded but remained skeptical, inwardly wondering if Ye Chenʼs father had embezzled family funds and was now planning to flee, hence buying a flying boat. But Sun Ye didnʼt particularly care where the money came from, as long as he made a profit.

”Green Cloud Shop in Silver Moon Market doesnʼt stock flying boats,” Sun Ye said, leaning forward. ”If you need one, I can send a message to arrange it. Itʼll take about a month for delivery. However, youʼll need to pay a deposit of ten middle-grade spirit stones first.”

Ye Chen nodded without hesitation and paid the deposit. He secured a low-grade flying boat. A low-grade flying boat had no special features other than the ability to fly, and it was small, able to seat only three people.

But for Ye Chen, it was more than enough. After all, he wasnʼt planning to use it for himself. He was buying it to give to someone else. Once the time was right, he would multiply it tenfold or even fifteenfold.

Ye Chen couldnʼt reveal to his family that he had foreseen the Mo family ancestorʼs impending death, and therefore couldnʼt rely entirely on his familyʼs support. Instead, he was preparing the flying boat, ready for a quick getaway whenever the need arose.

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A day passed.

Silver Moon Market had fully returned to its usual tranquility. The massacre from the previous day seemed like nothing more than a fleeting nightmare, with only occasional whispers about it. This stark indifference to life made Ye Chen acutely aware of just how cheap human life was in the cultivation world.

Having grown up in a peaceful environment, this casual disregard for life was something Ye Chen could hardly adapt to. He could only wait for the flying boat to arrive, then leave for Green Cloud City at the earliest opportunity.

Day by day, Ye Chen continued his cultivation routine. His vitality grew stronger, and his cultivation level steadily increased. With the potent effects of the Stalactite Jade Spirit Bead Bed, Ye Chen felt that in no more than six months, he might reach the seventh level of Qi Refining.

Meanwhile, after moving in with Ye Chen, Lu Jing had no intention of leaving. Every night, she would sneak into his room. At first, she had some hesitation. She worried that once Ye Chen had gotten what he wanted, he might lose interest and discard her.

In the cultivation world, such men were far from rare. They would treat a woman as a treasure before getting what they wanted, but once they were satisfied, they would cast her aside without a second thought.

But after this period of time, Lu Jingʼs initial unease turned into impatience. Because Ye Chen hadnʼt taken that final step. They had done everything, but he refused to go all the way.

Lu Jing was completely confused. What was going on with Ye Chen? She knew his body well, and there was no problem there. So why was he acting this way?

In the past few days, Lu Jing even took the initiative, but still nothing happened. However, there was one thing that reassured her. Ye Chen had asked her whether she would go with him to Green Cloud City when the time came. This was exactly what Lu Jing wanted, so of course, she wouldnʼt refuse.

Moreover, during this time, Ye Chen had been giving her gifts every week. He didnʼt even give gifts to Lin Keʼer anymore. This made Lu Jing feel that she had earned Ye Chenʼs favor all to herself. With that, she could finally put her other worries aside. The only thing that still bothered her was that lingering feeling of restlessness... she truly couldnʼt stand it anymore!

As for Lin Keʼer, she had initially planned to return to her original place now that the situation seemed to have calmed down. However, upon realizing that Lu Jing wasnʼt planning to leave, she immediately changed her mind. After all, with Lu Jing staying here, so close to Ye Chen, who knew whether she might completely steal him away? If she moved out now, wouldnʼt that be practically handing Lu Jing the opportunity on a silver platter?

So, Lin Keʼer silently decided to stay, never mentioning returning to her own place again. But the longer she stayed, the more uncomfortable she felt.

Lu Jing cooked for Ye Chen, and although she was invited to join them, the real intimacy was clear. When feeding Ye Chen, Lu Jing was practically glued to him. There were even times when she sat on his lap. And by nighttime, Lu Jing no longer sneaked into his room. Instead, she openly lived with Ye Chen. Most of Ye Chenʼs free time was spent with Lu Jing.

Lin Keʼer noticed that Ye Chen had stopped giving her gifts altogether, clearly saving them all for Lu Jing. Despite the fact that three people were living under the same roof, Lin Keʼer couldnʼt shake the feeling of being ostracized. This feeling of being pushed aside made her deeply uncomfortable. But what could she do? Should she shamelessly throw herself at Ye Chen like Lu Jing did?

Lin Keʼer wasnʼt ready for that. Even though she had witnessed firsthand Ye Chen slay the Qi Refining seventh-level Jin Zhaodi, she still felt reluctant.

But leaving now? She wasnʼt ready to let go. Ye Chen was extravagantly rich, and even his smallest gifts were worth a middle-grade spirit stone. How could she, a loose cultivator, afford to turn down such an opportunity? Not to mention, the prospect of going to Green Cloud City was equally enticing. After all, bigger cities meant more opportunities, and Green Cloud City was like a magnet for someone like her, coming from humble beginnings.

So every day, Lin Keʼer was torn. If she didnʼt offer herself to Ye Chen, she could feel the distance growing between them. After all, he didnʼt even give her gifts recently. But if she did... the moral line inside her was hard to cross.

In the cultivation world, most cultivators held a deep regard for virginity. If a female cultivator was not a virgin, she would never be considered a legitimate Dao partner. This societal norm weighed heavily on Lin Keʼerʼs mind.