Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 181: You Came at the Perfect Time!

Hearing the sound of footsteps fading away, Ye Chenʼs cold expression finally disappeared. The VCR naturally could not continue playing. If it kept going, it would turn into a confession video.

Honestly, there wouldnʼt have been much of a problem if things hadnʼt gone this way. Green Cloud Sect had the 200-fold of his master. The Divine Will Sect had the 300-fold of Li Feihuang. The 100-fold of An Yuyi was truly unnecessary. It was like a side dish—insignificant. But her aunt, An Miaoli, was quite a different matter.

So, Ye Chenʼs earlier actions had nothing to do with An Yuyi; they were all for An Miaoli. As long as he could avoid making An Miaoli harbor any ill feelings toward him, that was all that mattered.

However, to his surprise, the VCR had an astounding effect. It not only made An Miaoli grateful to him, but it seemed that even An Yuyi, this little princess, was feeling a bit guilty.

Ye Chen would rather give away the Divine Will Pool slot than keep it for himself. However, having just given away the direct disciple slot to Li Feihuang, the system cooldown would take another week.

This gave Ye Chen a perfect opportunity to see how An Miaoli would thank him for saving her niece. It would be a good chance to build a relationship with her, making it easier in the future to bypass An Yuyi and deal directly with An Miaoli.

As Ye Chen pondered, there was a knock on his door. He initially thought it might be Li Feihuang or the An aunt and niece.

But when Ye Chen expanded his spirit sense, he smiled. The visitor was his guide, Caidie. He opened the door to see Caidie, with her delicate, graceful appearance, standing outside. Her gaze held a determined resolve, as though ready to take a chance. The month-long arrangement had technically ended today.

Ye Chen had told her the day before that she didnʼt need to come today. But Caidie was unwilling to let go of such a generous senior. Not to mention that she had witnessed Ye Chen sweeping through the Divine Will Conference, securing first place and becoming the revered direct disciple. She might even become a Golden Core powerhouse in the future.

Caidie asked herself, a senior with such a promising future could very well be the highest-level person she could ever come into contact with. If she missed this chance, it would be a regret sheʼd carry for the rest of her life. So, she had spent the entire afternoon preparing and now knocked on the door.

When Ye Chen saw the anxious yet hopeful expression on Caidieʼs face, he immediately understood what she was thinking. Ye Chen was someone who always cherished delicate beauty and couldnʼt bear to see a girl suffer from rejection.

Besides, this weekʼs gift had already been given to Li Feihuang. Next week, he would most likely offer the Divine Will Pool slot to An Miaoli. In such circumstances, whether Caidie could return the favor no longer mattered.

Ye Chen gazed at Caidie and nodded calmly. ”Since youʼve come, then please, come in.”

Upon hearing this, a joyful expression immediately appeared on Caidieʼs face. She hurried to Ye Chenʼs side and hooked her arm around his.

However, just as Ye Chen was about to wave his hand to close the gate, his brows slightly furrowed. For the next moment, another graceful figure appeared at the entrance of the courtyard. It was none other than Yun Qianyue, who had previously guided Ye Chen.

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Yun Qianyue had suspected something earlier. But Caidie remained vigilant, never allowing Yun Qianyue to discern anything.

Yet today, upon hearing the name of the top performer at the Divine Will Assembly, Yun Qianyue realized that Ye Chen had arrived. And with a momentʼs thought, it became clear to her that Caidieʼs employer was Ye Chen. Thus, Yun Qianyue quietly followed Caidie to this place.

At this moment, Yun Qianyueʼs heart was filled with unease. She feared that Ye Chen didnʼt wish to see her at all. Perhaps he might even ignore her completely.

Right now, Yun Qianyue looked at Ye Chen, who had his arm around Caidieʼs, and the hope in her eyes instantly dimmed.

”Ye... Ye Chen... Sorry, I might have come at the wrong time.”

Ye Chen heard her words and immediately smiled. ”No. You came at just the right time.”

With that, he extended his hand toward Yun Qianyue.

Yun Qianyueʼs face brightened with joy, and without a second thought, she ran over and grabbed Ye Chenʼs other arm, not caring that Caidie was already beside him.

Ye Chenʼs thoughts stirred. The gate closed on its own.

The two women didnʼt return to the sect for the next few days. Instead, they stayed at Ye Chenʼs side, serving him. The feeling of both joy and cultivation improvement was simply too delightful. Not to mention that Ye Chen was truly generous with his gifts. He casually gave out pills and magic tools, all of the highest quality. This directly led to the two women, though disciples of the Divine Will Sect, willingly staying by Ye Chenʼs side, acting as his maidservants.

On the third day, Ye Chen gently sipped his spiritual tea. Yun Qianyue massaged his legs. Caidie propped up his head with a pillow. Life was certainly very comfortable.

However, on this day, a visitor arrived at the small courtyard. Yun Qianyue immediately stood up to open the door. But when she saw the visitorʼs face, her eyes widened in surprise. ”Senior Sister An?”

The visitor was none other than An Yuyi.

An Yuyi glanced at Yun Qianyue and frowned slightly. She could sense Ye Chenʼs aura on Yun Qianyue, as well as the aura of another woman. What this implied was obvious.

This discovery made An Yuyi quite unhappy. But recalling that her purpose for coming today was to seek Ye Chenʼs forgiveness, An Yuyi suppressed her anger and coldly spoke, ”Iʼm here to see Ye Chen.”

Yun Qianyue naturally recognized An Yuyi, as she was the niece of the Grand Elder.

However, before Yun Qianyue could announce her arrival, Ye Chenʼs cold voice sounded. ”I donʼt want to see her!”

Yun Qianyue was immediately shocked upon hearing this. After all, An Yuyi was the Grand Elderʼs niece with a powerful background. Ye Chen had such an attitude?

What shocked Yun Qianyue even more was that, despite being so rudely turned away, An Yuyi didnʼt show any signs of anger. Instead, she lowered her stance and spoke softly. ”Ye Chen, I truly know I was wrong! The things that happened before were indeed my fault!

”But when I thought about it, I realize it canʼt all be blamed on me; you were wrong as well! If you had saved me, then why hide it? Why not just tell me directly? But you chose to keep it hidden, making me overthink everything. If not for that, how could I have treated you like that? We both have faults in this matter. How about we just let it go?”

Yun Qianyueʼs mouth hung open in shock. Senior Sister An Yuyi was actually admitting her mistake to Ye Chen? This was truly astonishing…

Ye Chen, who was inside the courtyard, couldnʼt help but laugh upon hearing this. An Yuyi was being a bit outrageous.

”I admit Iʼm wrong, but donʼt you have even the slightest bit of fault?”

The more Ye Chen thought about it, the less he cared to entertain An Yuyi. He simply waved his hand. The courtyard gate slammed shut.

An Yuyi was left standing outside, not even seeing Ye Chenʼs face. She pouted in frustration. But she still shouted loudly, ”Ye Chen, I know youʼre still angry with me. Itʼs fine, I can wait. But you donʼt have to do things like that, just to spite me, by randomly picking a few female cultivators for such things. Promise me, donʼt do it again, okay?”

Ye Chen couldnʼt help but twitch the corner of his mouth as he heard her.

This An Yuyi—her logic was already absurd, but was her self-perception really this good?

”Please, just leave. Let your aunt come instead!”