Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 633: Defying the Ancestorʼs Decision!

”What?”

”What!”

”What!?”

Dugu Sheng, meeting the Saint ancestor, was confident he could persuade him to intervene. As the Dugu clanʼs most gifted prodigy, he expected support. But after a few words, he was dumbfounded…

The ancestor didnʼt side with him. He seemed indifferent to the Dugu bloodline. When Dugu Sheng suggested using the ancestorʼs authority to pressure Ye Chen, the ancestor firmly opposed it.

Dugu Sheng felt heʼd met a fake ancestor. For years, the ancestor had supported him in the Central Continent with resources, showing clear favor. Heʼd hoped Dugu Sheng would return to lead the Sword Sect. Why the sudden change?

Dugu Sheng tried to plead with reason and emotion. But the ancestor waved him off, issuing an eviction.

”Go. For the Dugu Wooden Sword, ask Gu Yunyun yourself if sheʼs willing to trade. No coercion or threats. Or Iʼll clean house!”

With a wave, the ancestor expelled him. Dugu Sheng stood outside, stunned. What happened? Had he fallen out of favor? Did the ancestor have a new, prodigious heir? With the Immortal Path open, what use was that now? Ancestor, please love me again!

…

The ancestorʼs stance upended Dugu Shengʼs plans. After settling Luo Bingling, he returned to his cave, deep in thought. He had to solve this. The Dugu Wooden Sword was non-negotiable.

For the secret realmʼs treasures to break through to the third tier, and for Luo Bingling, heʼd take the risk. Even without the ancestorʼs support, heʼd try. After days of planning, Dugu Sheng met several Dugu clan Supreme Elders. Preparations complete, he headed to Gu Yunyunʼs cave.

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Luo Bingling, not seeing Dugu Sheng for days, wasnʼt anxious. She didnʼt care much for him. She spent her time wandering the Sword Sect, especially near Gu Yunyunʼs cave.

Human gazes of awe or wariness didnʼt faze her. But days passed, and Gu Yunyunʼs cave remained sealed. No chance encounter with Ye Chen. Her disdain for him grew. Such a womanizer, wasting his supreme talent. With her War God vertical pupil, sheʼd cultivate tirelessly. Why come to a backwater like the Great Yan Continent, mingling with former slaves?

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Growing impatient, Luo Bingling sought Dugu Sheng. ”Fellow Daoist Dugu, is the Dugu Wooden Sword settled? When we found the secret realm, it was hidden, but others could discover it anytime. Sooner is better. If itʼs impossible, Iʼll leave to find another way to open it!”

Dugu Sheng smiled. ”Donʼt worry. I was just catching up with the Saint ancestor these past days… As the Dugu clanʼs top prodigy, the Sword Sectʼs treasures are mine. Iʼll speak, and Gu Yunyun will hand it over. I gave her days to bond with the Heavenly Emperorʼs heir. Now itʼs time for business! Fellow Daoist Luo, letʼs go!”

With that, Dugu Sheng flew toward the cave.

Hearing this, Luo Binglingʼs eyes lit up. Finally, a formal meeting with Ye Chen. She cast a water mirror technique, inspecting herself. Her face was refined, perfect. Her figure was curvaceous, her waist swaying with flawless abs, unhidden. Paired with her gem-like navel, she was breathtakingly beautiful. Sheʼd seen Gu Yunyunʼs portrait—far inferior.

Even Ye Chenʼs other confidantes, she believed she could easily outshine. Only Fan Qinghe and Yi Qingwu might compare. But one was a third-rate sectʼs Divine Maiden, serving with beauty. The other, a mere second-rate Broad Cold Immortal Body. How could they rival her?

Given Ye Chenʼs ways, heʼd be stunned by her. He might ditch his master and follow her to the Immortal Path. If the Dao Cauldron was with him, sheʼd use every trick to get it.

Confident, Luo Bingling smiled, rising gracefully to follow Dugu Sheng. Soon, they arrived at Gu Yunyunʼs cave. Oddly, several Sword Sect elders were present. Their auras were mediocre—mere ants.

Dugu Sheng scanned the area, ensuring all was ready. He lightly triggered the restriction, sending a visit request.

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Inside the cave, Ye Chen sensed the systemʼs feedback cooldown end. He presented a prepared gift.

Gu Yunyun, still upset from earlier, ignored him. But after he pried her mouth open, she couldnʼt hold out. Glaring, she accepted the gift.

Ye Chen smiled at the systemʼs feedback. Even angry, her gift acceptance triggered a critical hit. She wasnʼt truly mad—likely just shy. Her heart wasnʼt as steadfast as Senior Anʼs. But thatʼs what he loved about her.

Seeing her take the gift and turn away, Ye Chenʼs desire surged. Though he had more feedback gifts, they werenʼt high-value. And his master was just too adorable. Adorable, tempting…

Defying his usual profit-driven nature, Ye Chen made a rebellious choice. Today was the day. But as he approached, ready to bridge the master-disciple gap, the caveʼs array chimed.

A visitor.

Ye Chen moved to silence it. Who answers calls at a moment like this?

But Gu Yunyun, unaware of his thoughts and duty-bound as sect leader, thought it might be sect business. She stood, activating the transmission.

A voice rang out: ”Sect Leader Gu, Iʼm Dugu Sheng. Iʼve returned to the Sword Sect with a small matter to discuss…”

Dugu Sheng?

Gu Yunyun raised a brow, familiar with the name.