Immortality Starts With Investment

Luo Bingling was that fast?

Ye Chen’s chariot wasn’t an Extreme Dao Weapon, and he hadn’t used Movement Secret or Kun Peng Treasure Technique. But her outpacing him? Impressive. A War God Clan secret? He’d need to watch for that in future clan encounters.

Nearing her, Ye Chen slowed, slightly awkward. He’d planned to leave, avoiding embarrassment. Now, facing her, it was weird.

After months of holding her waist and her role in getting the Minor Space Technique, he had to play nice.

”After fighting Lan Nuo, I was stirred, scanned, and missed your presence, Fairy Luo, thinking you’d left. Without you by my side, I felt empty! Your top-tier concealment technique fooled even me! I’m ashamed…”

He called her ”Fairy” for sincerity.

Luo Bingling snorted. Concealment? Nonsense. He forgot her, sped off, and didn’t plan to return. Pointless to argue. Silently, she boarded the chariot, taking the spot he offered.

As Ye Chen, still awkward, considered resuming waist-holding, she grabbed his hand, placing it there herself. He smirked. Not touched—just amused at her effort for the Dao Cauldron. Clan mission, huh?

Knowing her motive, he felt nothing. But then, his brow rose. She turned, solemnly presenting a jade bottle. Puzzled, he looked.

She said casually, ”This is Yellow Spring Water, maybe unfamiliar. From another world, it purifies everything. Gold cores, souls—refined, even upgraded! Its greatest use is First Heaven breaking to Second Heaven, purifying body, soul, and domain for perfect unity!

A Second Heaven cultivator using it gains 20% more combat power. Since Jianmu broke, cutting off other worlds, the Yellow Spring Water vanished here. Even my War God Clan, with vast resources, had only two bottles left! I used one. The Divine Son, reviving at half-Saint, didn’t need it. This last bottle was for the future.”

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”With the cultivation world nearing the End of Dharma, it could sustain our clan longer. But seeing you near Second Heaven, I fought to get it for you. Cherish it, Fellow Daoist Ye…”

She didn’t elaborate. But the water’s value—near clan treasure—implied her struggle to obtain it. Especially mentioning a clan fallout. Her goal was make Ye Chen feel moved, guilty. She labored for him, yet he forgot her. She wanted him so guilty he’d slap himself at midnight.

Ye Chen was surprised. He thought no treasures suited him for a breakthrough. Yellow Spring Water was a pleasant surprise. But moved? Guilty? Not at all.

Luo Bingling came for the Dao Cauldron, backed by War God Clan powerhouses—clearly a clan mission. The Yellow Spring Water was just bait.

Knowing this, Ye Chen felt no emotion. But looking at her, his eyes brightened. Interest shifted from -1 to +1. Why? No critical hit, but she’d keep offering bait for the Dao Cauldron.

The War God Clan, ancient and top-tier, even after the Heavenly Emperor’s slaughter, held treasures. Dangling the Dao Cauldron, he could milk her for gifts or rare opportunities. His gaze on her changed. She was useful. He’d been too narrow-minded.

Luo Bingling noticed his shift—sparkling eyes with regret, guilt, confusion, and a hint of joy after learning the water’s value and her struggle. Joy stirred in her. He’d taken the bait. Her sob story worked. One Yellow Spring Water did this. Next, she’d forgive him, use her feet. He’d kneel, apologizing. She grew smug.

…

”Don’t be shy, Fellow Daoist Ye, take it. Seeing you reach immortality makes me happy…” she pressed, deepening his guilt. No mention of the Dao Cauldron—too obvious.

Ye Chen nodded earnestly. ”Thank you, Fairy Luo. I’ll treasure it—the most precious gift I’ve received. You’re different from other female cultivators…”

She smiled. Watching him carefully store the jade bottle, her lips curved. He’d probably keep the bottle forever. Got him! She moved to strike while hot, slipping off her golden boots to keep him in guilt and awe.

But Ye Chen solemnly produced a jade bottle. ”You gifted me, so I must return the favor. Here’s a bottle of Dao Charm Pills!”

She sneered inwardly. Dao Charm Pills? Boring. But she took them fast. Without the Dao Cauldron, they’d boost her speed.

Ye Chen, seeing the expected 4,000-bottle feedback, wasn’t disappointed. He added, ”Besides the pills, I have another gift…”

Her eyes lit up. So easy? Just gave the Yellow Spring Water, and he’s offering the Dao Cauldron?