Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 614: Who Approves? Who Objects?

Heavenly Intention Palace fell silent. The exchange between Ye Chen and Yi Qingwu was bizarre, sparking wild speculation. Everyone knew Ye Chen killed the Heavenly Intention Holy Son, making Yi Qingwu his enemy. Yet, their greeting felt nothing like enemies meeting. Instead, it was as if long-separated lovers feared for each otherʼs safety.

Ye Chenʼs gentle ”Iʼm here. Iʼve always been here” left the crowd stuffed with awkwardness, feeling like outsiders.

Wang Teng had the ugliest expression. Ignored by Yi Qingwu and now Ye Chen, treated like air, he glared at Ye Chen, voice icy. ”Heavenly Emperorʼs heir, answer me!”

Ye Chen glanced at him. In an instant, he moved.

Under countless shocked gazes, Ye Chen vanished, reappearing before Wang Teng like a flash, his trajectory invisible. A domineering fist shot out.

Wang Tengʼs face twisted. Ye Chen was too fast—he couldnʼt activate his physique or channel his laws. The fist slammed into his chest.

Boom!

Wang Tengʼs limbs and head exploded, his body pierced through, sent crashing into the divine spring around the pavilion, unleashing a massive wave.

The immortal city quaked, its grand array flaring in response.

Everyoneʼs eyes widened in disbelief. The Mahayana Stageʼs gaps between heavens were vast, yet Ye Chen had crippled a Second Heaven King Body with one punch? His talent seemed even more monstrous than before.

Rumors of his origin injuries or dao backlash were forgotten. His absence wasnʼt what theyʼd thought.

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Ye Chen didnʼt spare Wang Teng a glance. With a wave, he seized the two treasures Wang Teng had flaunted, still floating in the air. His voice rang out, calm but commanding. ”Before the Heavenly Intention Holy Son died, he said I was stronger, more worthy of being Qingwuʼs man, and entrusted me to care for her. I keep my promises, so of course, Qingwuʼs affairs are mine to handle. Who approves? Who objects?”

The crowd was stunned. Ye Chenʼs story was absurd—killing someone, then claiming they entrusted their fiancée to him? Did he believe his own nonsense?

But his terrifying presence silenced even the Star River Clan. No one dared object, yet none agreed.

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Noticing the awkward silence, Ye Chen turned to the prodigy whoʼd championed Wang Teng and Yi Qingwuʼs match, grinning. ”Tell me, am I right? Do you approve?”

The prodigy, pinned by Ye Chenʼs gaze, felt his power freeze. Fearing a fist like Wang Tengʼs, he nodded frantically, blurring with speed.

Ye Chen turned to the crowd. They nodded in unison, their haste stirring a whirlwind in Heavenly Intention Palace.

Satisfied, Ye Chenʼs black hair danced in the vortex. Reputation mattered, and heʼd maintain it. Weighing the two treasures, he strode to Yi Qingwu.

Yi Qingwu brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, tilting her head at Ye Chenʼs approach. ”Why come to me right after seclusion? You killed my fiancé. No matter what he said, youʼre my enemy. Once I reach Mahayana, Iʼll kill you!”

The nodding crowd froze, minds reeling. Moments ago, their gazes were tender, almost dripping with affection. Now threats? Was this love-hate drama?

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. His fiancée was putting on an act again. When she fed him osmanthus spirit liquid, her words were far sweeter. But he wouldnʼt expose her.

Looking at the fiancée, he only wanted to give her a gift. Her multiplier had soared since their last meeting. His systemʼs voice echoed in his mind: ”Detected gift target Yi Qingwu multiplier update… Yi Qingwu: 3,500 times!”

The multiplier thrilled him—only 500 less than Heavy Pupil Lan Nuo. Her surge wasnʼt surprising. The Heavenly Intention Holy Son had devoured many, amassing immense origin. Yi Qingwu, refining it with the Indestructible Heavenly Art, naturally boosted her multiplier.

Facing her threat, Ye Chen nodded perfunctorily. ”I emerged yesterday and rushed here upon hearing the news. Of course, I missed you.”

Yi Qingwuʼs gaze softened.

Not giving her a chance to speak, Ye Chen raised the two wooden boxes. ”Which one do you want?”

The crowd fell silent again. The Star River King Body lay half-dead, and Ye Chen was already gifting his treasures? Yi Qingwu had rejected them once, dismissing them with disdain while vowing to kill him. Would she accept now?

To their shock, Yi Qingwu propped her flawless chin, pondered, then pointed at the Law Qi box. ”I want that one.”

Ye Chen asked, ”Important to you?”

She nodded.

Without hesitation, he offered the box containing the 108-Law Qi. Though her expression remained cool, joy sparkled in her eyes.

Simultaneously, the systemʼs voice rang in Ye Chenʼs mind:

”Congratulations, host, gift successful…”

”Gift: Law Qi with 108 laws! 3,500x feedback processing…”

”Detected significant emotional impact on target…”

”Critical reward triggered!”

”Reward: A strand of immortal qi sufficient for forging an Immortal Platform!”

Ye Chenʼs smile widened. His fiancée delivered. Gifting Fan Qinghe, even at max critical, hadnʼt yielded Immortal Qi directly—heʼd had to gather it himself. Now, Yi Qingwuʼs gift triggered it instantly. Though this gift was more valuable, her potency was clear, nearly matching Lan Nuoʼs multiplier.

Ye Chen had amassed ample origins, including three from Mahayana cultivators. The third-generation Star River King Body, as suspected, practiced the Devouring Heaven Demon Art—Ye Chenʼs Indestructible Heavenly Art sensed it. From obscurity to prodigy, heʼd devoured plenty.

Soon, Ye Chen would extract his origin, merge it with his stockpile, and purify it through the Devouring Heaven Demon Jar. Heʼd gift it to Yi Qingwu, boosting her multiplier further. His own physique might climb higher with this gift.