Immortality Starts With Investment

Chapter 657: Changing Faces So Fast!

Luo Bingling's reversed generosity made Ye Chen connect the dots. She was after the Dao Cauldron. But the Dao Cauldron? Non-negotiable.

With the Enlightenment Tea Tree, his physique's cultivation boost, and relentless effort, it was his expressway to immortality. Plus, it couldn't be shared—impossible to gift. Not even for a 10,000x multiplier, let alone her 4,000x.

Ye Chen didn't mind women scheming. He only cared if they were grateful. He'd lost most interest in Luo Bingling. The Space Divine Stone was precious—perfect for breaking through to a Third Heaven King, forming a cave heaven. He'd planned to gift it to Lan Nuo, also at peak second-tier, nearing King. Give her a chance to show off, and a critical hit was guaranteed.

But now, with the Minor Space Technique, far superior, the stone was dispensable. Perfect to test Luo Bingling one last time. At 4,000x, she deserved another shot. A critical hit, and she's a good girl—past forgiven, a fresh start. Maybe she could dip into the Dao Cauldron's benefits. No critical hit? She's useless. Back where she came from.

So, facing her, Ye Chen took the Space Divine Stone without hesitation.

"Thanks, Fellow Daoist Luo!"

Luo Bingling, stunned by his swift acceptance, showed surprise on her striking face. Given Ye Chen's usual generosity, shouldn't he have pushed back? She'd planned to feign reluctance, say touching words to sway him, maximizing the effect. Why did he just take it?

"I'm relieved you accepted. After this, I'll return to the War God Clan. Cultivation's so hard without the Dao Cauldron—I'll never reach higher realms. I might stay stuck at third-tier King, unable to climb peaks with you or fight alongside. Gazing up at you is enough. Don't seek me later. You'll be a Saint, Saint King, or Great Saint, and I won't be worthy…"

Her mournful words fell flat.

Ye Chen thought her acting was subpar—worse than Lu Jing or Lin Ke'er. Taking the stone, he handed it back.

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Luo Bingling froze.

Ye Chen said, "Fellow Daoist Luo gifted me the stone, so I gift it back! You're at peak Second Heaven, perfect for it. I'm not close to Third Heaven yet. Keeping it would be a waste."

Luo Bingling was about to refuse and perform her act. But Ye Chen flicked the Space Divine Stone toward her, then took the jade mat, saying calmly, "Don't refuse, Fellow Daoist Luo. My gifts don't return. This suits you better—how could I snatch it? The jade mat fits me, so I'll take it."

Luo Bingling's mouth hung open.

Ye Chen floated up, flying out of the cave heaven. His voice drifted back, "I'm touched by your kindness, Fellow Daoist Luo! But if you refuse, leave it for another fated one…"

Luo Bingling was speechless. Her gaze on Ye Chen's back was complex. She'd doubted rumors of his lavish gifting. But now, seeing him toss the Space Divine Stone and leave without hesitation, she was convinced. Such boldness was stunning. Strength and magnanimity.

She sighed—if not for his many Dao companions, against War God Clan tradition, she might've truly fallen for him. Soon, she cleared her chaotic thoughts.

Looking at the Space Divine Stone, she reached out. Since Ye Chen accepted her gesture and was so resolute, she'd take it. Without needing to approach him, she'd have claimed it anyway. It was just returning to its owner. Twice as large as her clan's stone, it'd be far better for forming a cave heaven.

Smiling, she said, "Since you insist, I'll accept!" She thought Ye Chen would pause, waiting for her. But after she took it, his figure briefly halted—then flew faster...

Luo Bingling was stunned. Now was the time to press her advantage, lamenting her cultivation struggles. Ye Chen, swayed by her beauty and waist, gave her the stone—he wouldn't bear her suffering. If he had the Dao Cauldron, he'd hint at it. Stowing the stone, her golden armor gleaming, she chased after him…

…

"So fast for the Heavenly Emperor's heir?"

"Way too quick!"

In the Immortal Path's second realm, cultivators guarding the relic were shocked Ye Chen emerged so soon, marveling at his speed.

Seeing the 4,000 Space Divine Stones, Ye Chen felt unsurprised. This woman was done. But the Minor Space Technique fragment was better. He summoned his bronze chariot, heading for the second realm's teleportation array to find Lan Nuo in Central Continent.

"Where are you going, Fellow Daoist Ye?" Luo Bingling, emerging, was shocked to see him ready to leave.

Ye Chen glanced coolly. "To fight Lan Nuo! Aren't you returning to the War God Clan? Go!"

His earlier warmth turned cold, baffling her. Was her acting flawed? Return to the War God Clan? No way. Staying with Ye Chen meant at least Dao Charm Pills, boosting her cultivation. Leaving now would waste months. Unacceptable! But what was with him? This dog man—changing faces so fast?