Immortality Starts With Investment

The several generations of Heavenly Desire Sect divine maidens felt somewhat embarrassed under the loli Ancestor’s wide-eyed stare. After all, the situation was indeed a bit chaotic—even by the standards of the Heavenly Desire Sect.

But Qinghe’s protector was truly too useful. The loli Ancestor’s disciple, one of the ancestors, spoke up to explain that the Heavenly Emperor’s heir was not only overwhelmingly powerful on the outside, but equally formidable internally. He had single-handedly fed and satisfied all of them, allowing every single one to achieve perfect transformation.

The loli Ancestor was stunned. She had known Ye Chen was strong. But she had never imagined he could be this strong. While suppressing the entire cultivation world, he had still managed to single-handedly support four generations of divine maidens.

Moreover, they had all broken through perfectly, and their cultivation had basically been absorbed rather than cultivated by themselves. What kind of divine life was this? The younger generation was living far too comfortably. It was simply unbelievable.

”Is the Heavenly Emperor’s heir truly that powerful? You must not take advantage of Qinghe’s filial piety and only think of your own interests, delaying her own transformation!”

The loli Ancestor spoke sternly.

Hearing this, the women quickly protested their innocence. Qinghe also stepped forward to explain on behalf of her master, grandmaster, and ancestors. ”It’s not like that. He treats me very well, and every time he remains completely composed…”

”In the end, it’s usually us who can’t hold on and have to cut off the transmission ourselves. He even complains that we refine too little.”

At these words, the loli Ancestor felt her heart break.

As divine maidens, when had they ever experienced the hardship of being unable to eat their fill? Why was she, a quasi-immortal, so weak—practically the weakest quasi-immortal?

In the Land of Fallen Immortals, she had been the weakest one, assigned to the outermost perimeter. It was all because she had only managed barely passable transformations throughout her journey. Perfect transformation? She had never even dared to dream of it. Yet these women were saying they could not eat any more?

Looking at them, anger surged within her. Young people these days just could not endure hardship. They were unwilling to suffer even this little. If it had been her, she would have devoured everything clean, leaving not a single drop behind. Now that she had returned, she would properly educate them.

With this thought, the loli Ancestor swept her cold gaze over her disciple, grand-disciple, and great-grand-disciple. ”You few, if you don’t seize opportunities properly, you will regret it later! If you are unwilling to endure hardship now, you will suffer for the rest of your lives…”

The women looked at each other in dismay. For a moment, they seemed to see their own past selves reflected in the loli Ancestor.

The loli Ancestor then turned to Fan Qinghe, her expression softening into a warm smile. ”Qinghe, you have done very well. I never imagined our Heavenly Desire Sect would produce a divine maiden like you, one capable of securing the current contender for immortality as her protector…

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”You are also full of filial piety, generously sharing him with your elders without hesitation. You are undoubtedly the finest divine maiden in the history of our Heavenly Desire Sect.”

”However, you must not become complacent. When I returned this time, I traveled with the Heavenly Emperor’s heir. Yet even when we reached the sect’s gate, I invited him several times, and he still refused to enter our Heavenly Desire Sect.

”While we were in the Central Continent, just the number of top-tier female cultivators I saw casting flirtatious glances at him was countless. Even I found many of them stunning…”

Fan Qinghe’s heart tightened with alarm. Ye Chen had passed by but not come in?

This made her feel uneasy and anxious.

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Upon returning to the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, Elder Shangguan’s arrival caused a stir throughout the sect.

Ye Chen, however, did not waste time on pleasantries. He headed straight for Senior An’s cave abode.

Senior An still wore her usual cold and aloof expression. She was not particularly welcoming of Ye Chen’s visit.

”Fellow Daoist Ye, come back after you reach the quasi-immortal realm!”

Passing by her door so many times without entering had truly become unbearable for her. Even though she enjoyed being close to Ye Chen and the process of dispelling his poison, she still wanted to push him away. She wanted him to go bother someone else. Only after he became a quasi-immortal should he come find her again.

The corners of Ye Chen’s mouth curved upward, a mischievous grin appearing on his face. Senior An had indeed suffered quite a bit.

At that moment, An Yuyi, having heard the news, rushed over and threw herself at him with immense joy.

An Yuyi still had the appearance of a loli—her face youthful and delicate, her figure not particularly tall. But she had the advantage of being voluptuous, which made her far more attractive to Ye Chen than the loli Ancestor.

Seeing the helpless expression on Senior An’s face, Ye Chen felt a surge of naughty thoughts. Without mentioning that he had already gathered all twelve immortal roots, he took Senior An’s small hand and had her join An Yuyi in dispelling his poison.

Senior An wore a helpless look but ultimately could not bear to refuse him. Yet as she watched An Yuyi flipping and spinning about, her expression grew extremely complicated.

A long while later, An Yuyi collapsed into a heap and fell into a deep sleep.

Ye Chen stroked Senior An’s small hand and asked with a smile, ”Senior, do you envy Yuyi?”

An Miaoli did not blush at the question. She quietly glanced at An Yuyi to confirm she was truly asleep. Only then did she reply in an expressionless, light voice, ”I do envy her…”

Seeing Senior An maintain her cold, indifferent face while speaking words of envy was simply too stimulating for Ye Chen. It also proved that Senior An was truly suffering. She could no longer even claim to have a clear conscience!

Ye Chen could not bear to let Senior An continue waiting and tormenting herself. He immediately raised his hand and took out a pear that radiated Immortal Qi and shone with crystalline transparency.

An Miaoli was slightly startled. She did not recognize the item, but she could sense its extraordinariness at a glance. She looked at Ye Chen in surprise.

Ye Chen’s lips curved as he gently explained the effects of the fruit.

An Miaoli’s eyes immediately lit up. ”After consuming this, can I advance to the Seven Extremes Immortal Body?”

Under normal circumstances, An Miaoli would have politely declined. But she wanted an immortal physique too badly—it would make her feel complete and fulfilled. Moreover, their relationship had already reached this point, so there was no need for pointless courtesy. She spoke directly.

Ye Chen shook his head. ”What this fruit provides is only an ordinary immortal physique, not the Seven Extremes Immortal Body. I am giving it to Senior to help you advance your spiritual root to the saint level.”

Upon hearing this, An Miaoli’s excitement visibly dimmed. A sacred spiritual root was certainly impressive. In the current cultivation world, there had originally been only two. One belonged to Lan Nuo, the other to the Celestial Prince.

One had relied on external treasures, the other on a million years of accumulation to advance. This showed just how precious a sacred spiritual root was. But in the end, it was not what An Miaoli desired the most.