Immortality Starts With Investment

The old man spoke with authority, decisively naming the next Holy Maiden.

Sensing an aura akin to Elder Mo’s, Ye Chen immediately recognized the newcomer as another Unity realm powerhouse. It left him slightly wistful. Before becoming a Holy Son, he’d never even seen a Deity Transformation cultivator. Now, as a Holy Son, Unity realm experts seemed to pop up everywhere.

But he understood why. Different realms revealed different worlds. In his past life, an ordinary person would rarely encounter a billionaire in daily life. For a rich heir, though, it was effortless. It was simply a matter of status.

Yao Gu, spotting the old man, was visibly surprised and quickly bowed. ”Greetings, Ancestor.” In an ancient immortal family like the Yao clan, Unity realm figures were rare, all revered as ancestors.

The old man nodded with a smile, his gaze settling on Ye Chen. ”Let Yao Xi return. I guarantee the Holy Maiden position is hers.”

He wasn’t joking. Compared to other factions, the Yao family’s Holy Maiden role wasn’t overly critical. Yao men with pure bloodlines could awaken immortal physiques, like Yao Xuanji, a rare pure-blood immortal physique unmatched in the clan’s history. Women, however, couldn’t awaken such physiques, only the Primordial Spirit Body.

The Primordial Spirit Body was remarkable, with myriad mystical abilities, but it wasn’t geared for combat—more for support. Thus, who filled the Holy Maiden role wasn’t a pressing concern. If they could use it to win over or even poach Ye Chen, having him support Yao Xuanji on the immortal path, it would be an ideal outcome.

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Hearing this, Ye Chen frowned slightly and sent a mental message to Elder Mo, questioning the authenticity. An ancient immortal family treating the Holy Maiden position so casually seemed dubious.

Elder Mo soon replied: it wasn’t a scam.

Ye Chen nodded to Yao Xi. This was her decision to make.

Suppressing her unease, Yao Xi cautiously asked, ”Senior, can I truly become the Holy Maiden and gain the Primordial Spirit Body?”

The old man smiled warmly. ”Of course. The Primordial Spirit Body cultivates swiftly and has a higher ceiling, though its combat prowess isn’t exceptional. Its true strength lies in its affinity with the world’s origin energies, making it easier to locate spiritual mines and treasures. It can also channel those energies to temporarily boost others’ combat strength.”

Yao Xi’s eyes lit up. She didn’t care about personal combat power; her only desire was to keep up with Ye Chen and aid him. The Primordial Spirit Body, with its rapid cultivation and ability to find treasures and enhance others’ strength, seemed perfect. If she could obtain it, wouldn’t she finally be able to help Ye Chen?

Having witnessed the recent battle, Yao Xi understood the terrifying prowess of the cultivation world’s top prodigies—like Yao Xuanji, the Yao family’s Holy Son, whom Yao Gu had mentioned.

Yao Xi was certain that Ye Chen would one day face powerhouses like Yao Xuanji. The path ahead would undoubtedly be fraught with danger. If she could wield the Primordial Spirit Body and bolster Ye Chen’s strength, it would make his journey on the immortal path far steadier.

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At that thought, Yao Xi nearly agreed on the spot. But she quickly restrained her impulse, her expression turning serious as she asked, ”If I become the Yao family’s Holy Maiden, will I have to marry for the sake of the clan?”

This was crucial. If marriage alliances were required, Yao Xi would rather stay put.

The old man chuckled, his face radiating pride. ”Our Yao family, an ancient immortal clan, has no need to rely on marriages to outsiders to boost our strength. Even Heavenly Evolution Holy Land or Heavenly Intention Holy Land mean nothing to us.”

He continued, ”Our Holy Maiden can marry whomever she chooses. If you wish, once you become Holy Maiden, you can form a dao companion bond with young friend Ye Chen. I’ll personally ask the patriarch to officiate for you both!”

The old man’s confidence was palpable.

From the sky, Elder Mo’s voice boomed, laced with irritation. ”Not even regarding Heavenly Evolution Holy Land? Let’s have a match, then!”

The old man smirked, pretending not to hear, and kept his warm gaze on Yao Xi.

Yao Xi, reassured by his answer, felt a weight lift. She turned to Ye Chen, her eyes soft as she sought his opinion. ”Junior Brother, I want to go to the Yao family and become their Holy Maiden. Is that okay?”

Ye Chen’s brow furrowed slightly. With his system, his potential was near limitless. If Yao Xi stayed by his side, her future would surely be bright. But how long would that take?

The Primordial Spirit Body, on the other hand, seemed perfectly suited for her. An ancient immortal clan like the Yao family would also have countless treasures to aid her cultivation.

After a moment’s hesitation, Ye Chen nodded. ”If that’s what you want, then go.”

Yao Xi’s face lit up with a radiant smile. She sent a mental message to Ye Chen, her voice tender. ”The thought of being able to help you in the future makes me so happy, Junior Brother. Don’t worry—if you ever face the Yao family in battle, I’ll stand behind you, boosting your strength to take down that Yao Xuanji!”

Her cultivation was low, and her transmission technique was rudimentary, so both the Yao family elder and Yao Gu overheard every word, their mouths twitching. Their new Holy Maiden seemed to have a rebellious streak.

But they pretended not to hear, gazing skyward.

Ye Chen couldn’t help but smile. His Senior Sister Yao Xi was different from Lu Jing. Lu Jing was like a delicate dodder flower, seeking a man’s protection and craving stability.

Yao Xi, however, was different. Her previous indifference stemmed from self-doubt and an awareness of her own limitations, which kept her from leaving with him. Deep down, she longed to stand by his side and support him.

That’s why the Holy Maiden opportunity, falling from the heavens, had stirred her heart so fiercely.

Ye Chen understood her feelings and gently stroked Yao Xi’s silky hair, his voice soft. ”I get it, Senior Sister. Grow quickly, and in the future, help me seize opportunities.”

Yao Xi’s smile was radiant as she nodded eagerly.

”We should get going…” The Yao family elder interrupted their tender moment, then turned to Ye Chen. ”If young friend Ye is worried, you’re welcome to visit our Yao family and see for yourself.”

But Elder Mo’s voice quickly cut in. ”The Holy Land has learned of the Holy Son’s presence, and the Holy Lord is urging him to return as soon as possible. So, the Holy Son has no time.”

Ye Chen smiled, his gaze lingering on Yao Xi. Her departure to the Yao family meant it could be a long time before they met again. Though the Yao family elder guaranteed her the Holy Maiden position, suggesting little danger, Ye Chen still wanted to give her some protective treasures.

He considered gifting the Black Yellow Primordial Essence Bell. Though the Black Yellow Primordial Essence came from his system, he had personally forged the bell. Just as system-provided herbs could be refined into pills and gifted to trigger feedback, the bell should work similarly.

But after a moment’s hesitation, he dismissed the idea. The bell was too precious, and he feared it might bring Yao Xi trouble instead. Better to keep refining it and give it to her when she had the strength to wield it.

Instead, Ye Chen retrieved over ninety Soul-Swaying Divine Stones from his small world, leftovers from An Miaoli’s use. He also pulled out several talismans capable of harming Nascent Soul cultivators and a Concentric Talisman that would let him sense her. Handing them to Yao Xi, he instructed her to crush the talisman immediately if she faced any trouble.

The Yao family elder’s eyes flickered with surprise as he saw the Soul-Swaying Divine Stones, his gaze toward Ye Chen growing even more intrigued.