Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 473: Youʼve Really Put Me Through a Lot!

”Holy Son, may I enter?” Lin Qingtanʼs voice prompted a smile from Ye Chen. Perfect timing. He opened the cabin door.

Lin Qingtan entered, wearing a form-fitting azure dress with a high slit, revealing long, dazzling legs with each step. No trace of demonic runes remained on her face, hands, or exposed skin—her complexion glowed. The chilling Yin Nether aura was gone, replaced by a warm, Unity presence. The Golden Crow Fire had transformed her.

More strikingly, Ye Chen noticed sheʼd broken through to mid-Deity Transformation. Her system multiplier had also updated: 1,500 times.

Sensing his gaze, Lin Qingtan smiled, gracefully closing the door before bowing. ”I was stuck at Deity Transformation for decades, my Yin Nether Demon Body amassing pure yin energy. Now, with the Great Yang Immortal Scripture, Fusang rootʼs Great Yang Holy Power, and Golden Crow Fire, Iʼve achieved yin-yang balance. My constitution transformed into something unique, naturally balanced, letting me break through to mid-Deity Transformation. All thanks to you, Holy Son!”

Her eyes brimmed with gratitude, her low neckline revealing sincerity as she bowed. Ye Chen nodded, pleased. ”Youʼve not only resolved your constitutionʼs flaws but gained a stronger one. Iʼm relieved—great news.”

Lin Qingtan warmed at his genuine joy. Before she could speak, Ye Chen produced thirty gleaming Golden Crow tail feathers. ”Your progress on the immortal path delights me. As Holy Son, I should offer a gift. I lack suitable items now, but since youʼve refined Golden Crow Fire, take these. Craft them into your natal weapon for vast potential.”

Lin Qingtanʼs words froze. Staring at the radiant feathers, she was speechless. She suddenly understood why Ye Chen risked offending the Golden Crows, humiliating them to gather these treasures—for her.

The fire accelerated her rootʼs refinement, and the feathers, sharing its origin, would make a formidable natal weapon. The Golden Crow blood was likely for her too, held back to avoid overwhelming her. Next time, heʼd probably gift it.

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Her eyes softened, nearly tearing up. Her husky voice trembled. ”Holy Son, how am I worthy of such care?” Joining Ascension Peak, sheʼd only sought to borrow a prodigyʼs luck. But this? Holy Son was showering her with treasures. The unpredictability of fate overwhelmed her.

Ye Chen smiled gently. ”Youʼre worthy of all the worldʼs beauty. Take it! Back at the Holy Land, think about crafting your natal weapon. Need help? Find me.”

Lin Qingtanʼs heart skipped, hearing she deserved all things wonderful. Without hesitation, she joyfully accepted the thirty Golden Crow tail feathers arrayed before her.

Instantly, the system chimed:

”Congratulations, Host, gift successfully given!”

”Gift: Thirty Golden Crow Tail Feathers! 1,500-fold feedback…”

”Detected significant emotional impact on recipient…”

”Critical reward triggered.”

”Reward: One thousand Mahayana-stage True Phoenix Tail Feathers!”

Ye Chenʼs eyes sparkled. Mahayana True Phoenix feathers—priceless, with a thousand in hand? Endless possibilities, even for crafting Extreme Dao Weapons. Lin Qingtanʼs feedback never disappointed, from the Battle Secret to now. A treasure worth nurturing on Ascension Peak for life.

Lin Qingtan, clutching the gift, gazed at him with watery eyes. ”I canʼt refuse Holy Sonʼs gifts. Please donʼt refuse my gratitude!” With resolve, her azure dress vanished—woven of Qi, leaving nothing. All the worldʼs beauty seemed bared before Ye Chen.

He glanced, then frowned, meeting her eyes. ”I said Iʼm not helping for this! No more of this nonsense.”

A treasure like her, consistently triggering criticals, he couldnʼt bear to exploit.

Lin Qingtan, undeterred by his rejection, spoke with a wronged tone in her sultry voice. ”But what if I want to?”

Ye Chenʼs eyes widened. That mature voice, laced with grievance—who could resist? Sighing helplessly, he said, ”They all think Iʼm helping you for your body. If we do this, wonʼt it confirm their rumors?”

Lin Qingtan shrugged, unconcerned. ”So what? I know who you are. As long as our hearts are clear, thatʼs enough!”

Ye Chenʼs mouth twitched. Clear conscience, huh? Facing her now rune-free, slightly less distinctive yet stunning form, and her pleading expression, he sighed, extending a hand. ”Youʼve really put me through it…”

A critical-hit treasure, yet insisting on repayment, trapping him in a dilemma. Still, he wouldnʼt let multipliers hurt those close to him. If she insisted, heʼd indulge her.

Besides, the little demonessʼs hundredfold gift upgraded the system with a dual multiplier for partners. Lin Qingtanʼs 1,500-fold might trigger another upgrade, unlocking new features.