ISWI Chapter 643-645

Chapter 643: Ye Chen's Bound to Fawn Over Me!

Ye Chen ignored Luo Bingling's question. He waved to his master, then smiled at the Sword Sect ancestor. "Thanks for caring for my master!"

Summoning a Kun Peng true spirit, he soared away.

Gu Yunyun smiled. Watching him leave, she felt this was fine. No need for the Immortal Path, she'd cultivate quietly in the Sword Sect. Ye Chen could visit when free.

The ancestor, hearing Ye Chen's words, beamed like a blooming chrysanthemum. He'd chosen right. Focus on nurturing Gu Yunyun, and with the fourth Holy Son's generosity, rewards would follow. He might extend his lifespan, break through minor realms.

If Ye Chen became an immortal, his bond with Gu Yunyun could secure an Immortal Realm slot. He had to pamper her. With utmost patience, he smiled at Gu Yunyun. "Ready? Let's head to the sea eye for your breakthrough, no delays! Ask me any sword Dao questions during the process…"

Gu Yunyun glanced at him, surprised. A Saint lecturing personally? A rare chance. Sword Dao? After Ye Chen's full teachings, she felt no need for guidance. She almost wanted to ask if he had questions.

…

Leaving the Sword Sect, Ye Chen finally eyed Luo Bingling. Her features were bold, strikingly beautiful. Her figure matched—nearly as voluptuous as his master, rivaling Senior Sister Yao Xi's fullness. Her waist stole the show—refined, powerful, with defined abs when she moved, with a gem on her navel sparkled. Unique beauty.

Despite her suspicious motives, her 4,000-fold multiplier prompted a calm reply. "The Heavenly Emperor's chariot was struck by a myriad race immortal, losing spirituality, dropping from Supreme to ordinary Dao Weapon."

Luo Bingling nodded, scanning it approvingly. With a Vicious Ten spirit, if restored, it'd be a supreme Extreme Dao Weapon. She'd dominate with it. A pity it was damaged.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, you should repair it. With the Heavenly Emperor's treasury—divine materials, immortal treasures, even artifacts—fixing it should be easy!"

She hoped he'd restore it, then gift it to her. She already found him sitting beside her annoying. This chariot was meant for her alone.

Ye Chen glanced at Luo Bingling when she mentioned the Heavenly Emperor's treasury. Did she really think he was the Heavenly Emperor's heir, with access to some treasury? And mentioning immortal artifacts? Did she, or the War God Clan, believe the Heavenly Emperor hid the Dao Cauldron? Was she probing him?

He pondered but answered casually, "No repairs. Too many supreme Extreme Dao Weapons. If I fix the chariot, others would just sit in the treasury!"

Luo Bingling shot him a sidelong glance. Was that human speech? Even she, a War God Clan princess, wouldn't dare say that. Always showing off?

She sneered inwardly. Her clan was ruthless, action-oriented, no nonsense. After a pause, she asked, "How long will you stay at Heavenly Evolution Holy Land? The secret realm's about to open!"

Ye Chen's lips curved. Still fishing with the secret realm? Opening just for him?

Hiding his thoughts, he replied flatly, "I'll prepare to break through to late First Heaven. Otherwise, I might not handle enemies on the Immortal Path. Probably one or two months."

Luo Bingling frowned. Another one or two months? Human-filled air nauseated her. And Ye Chen, so strong, worried about losing? No invincible will? The War God Clan would never think that. But breaking through to late First Heaven Mahayana in a month or two? He'd just reached Mahayana, hit mid-tier in the Sword Sect, and now neared late-tier. That speed was absurd. Did he really have the Dao Cauldron?

Feigning shock, she asked, "Fellow Daoist Ye, how's your breakthrough so fast? Talent? Or a special method?"

Ye Chen smiled faintly. "No talent or special tricks. Just effort."

Her fist clenched on the chariot's rail. Two and a half months with a woman, and he called it effort? Effort, my foot! Die, all of you!

She went silent, realizing Ye Chen, despite his womanizing, wouldn't spill secrets to just any woman. She'd need to get closer, build trust. Her plan was set: on the Immortal Path, she'd draw Ye Chen's old enemies. They'd fight side by side. She'd take a hit for him at a critical moment.

Nothing built bonds like shared battles. By then, she'd have him hooked, fishing for answers. But he was stronger than expected—not human boasts, but real. She'd need more enemies for him.

…

Luo Bingling stayed quiet. Ye Chen, in sage mode, ignored her waist, focused on reaching the Holy Land. A week later, they entered Heavenly Evolution Holy Land's range. The faint outline of its gate was visible, tens of thousands of miles away.

The chariot stopped. Luo Bingling looked at Ye Chen, puzzled. He smiled lightly. "Meeting Fellow Daoist Luo is fate, and your secret realm invite delights me. Its value is immense; I can't ignore it! So, I gift you this. Please accept…"

He wanted to test this 4,000-fold woman's worth.

Luo Bingling raised a brow, chin lifting, sneering inwardly.

See? As expected. His earlier coldness was all an act!

Chapter 644: I Want It All!

Honestly, meeting Ye Chen this time, he'd been cold. If Luo Bingling hadn't studied his rumors and noticed him staring at her waist, she'd think he was blind.

Now, her confidence surged. His earlier aloofness was an act. Likely to avoid upsetting that woman with nothing but curves. Ye Chen seemed to care for her. Away from her, he dropped the pretense, offering gifts to win her favor.

Luo Bingling guessed he wanted to touch her waist. Unless she saw the Dao Cauldron, he could forget it.

…

In Ye Chen's hand was a bottle of Dao Charm Pills made from Enlightenment Tea Tree leaves. He'd been gifting leaves, but they didn't yield returns, a waste. He found a refining method in the Holy Land's treasury.

Dao Charm Pills, using leaves as the base, aided enlightenment, surpassing brewed tea. Effective for all realms, even Mahayana. Lacking treasures for the Second Heaven, Ye Chen offered this. But he was testing Luo Bingling's worth.

Her ulterior motives were clear. If she was just a gold-digger, seeking benefits, and his gift triggered a critical hit, he wouldn't mind her schemes. He'd indulge her, fulfilling her desires completely. But if she felt no gratitude or excitement, she was useless. His master, now his Dao companion, doubled from 2,000 to 4,000-fold, with a one-day cooldown. Why not gift her instead?

"Ten Dao Charm Pills, made from Enlightenment Tea Tree leaves, plus rare materials. Boosts Mahayana cultivation speed by thirty percent, each lasting a week."

Fearing Luo Bingling's ignorance, Ye Chen explained carefully. Finished, he smiled, offering the jade bottle.

Luo Bingling's eyes lit up. She knew Dao Charm Pills. The War God Clan created them. Before the Dao Cauldron, when the Enlightenment Tea Tree was shared among myriad races, her clan got leaves to offset slow Mahayana cultivation.

But even they got little—365 leaves yearly. So, their experts devised Dao Charm Pills to enhance effects. With the Dao Cauldron, the pills became less vital. Then the Heavenly Emperor destroyed the tree. They didn't care much.

But when the Dao Cauldron shattered, its fragments blasted into the Six Paths of Reincarnation by the Heavenly Emperor, and they panicked. Nothing was left…

Now, Ye Chen had Dao Charm Pills? The Heavenly Emperor must've hoarded leaves. Maybe the tree wasn't dead, hidden by him, now in Ye Chen's hands. If so, she'd aim for the tree too. Tree plus cauldron—unmatched cultivation speed. Most crucially, if the "dead" tree lived, the Dao Cauldron likely did too. Its "shattering" was the Heavenly Emperor's ruse.

Luo Bingling, deep in thought, took the pill bottle. Opening it, she inhaled deeply. Her body trembled with pleasure, a soft moan escaping. Yes, this was the scent. Her clan had three pills left, which she'd coveted for years.

But when the divine son awoke, they all went to him. She only got a whiff, infuriating her enough to want to kill him and the elders. Now, she had ten. With these, her next ten weeks of cultivation would match top prodigies.

But the satisfaction was fleeting. Ten weren't enough. She wanted more. Why not gift them earlier, at the Sword Sect? She wouldn't have wasted time.

Ye Chen, with the Heavenly Emperor's treasures, surely had more. These pills were nothing. With more contact and a bit of charm, he'd give her everything. The Dao Cauldron and Enlightenment Tea Tree weren't enough. The Heavenly Emperor likely hid everything he "destroyed." She'd take it all. With her strength, she'd become immortal. And then? Kill them all!

…

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ye. I love it! You know, the War God Clan at Mahayana, even with top talent, cultivates slower than prodigies. We had the Dao Cauldron, but it shattered. The Enlightenment Tea Tree died. Our clan fell. Among the myriad races, my female fellow daoists—I outpaced them before Mahayana. But at Mahayana, I stagnated. Two are now at peak Third Heaven Realm, while I'm stuck at Second Heaven. They surpassed me, mocked and suppressed me, tainting my Dao heart! With your Dao Charm Pills, my cultivation will surge for ten weeks. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ye, your gift is too precious!"

Luo Bingling thanked him earnestly, even bowing despite her disgust. She'd practiced this. Ye Chen gifts, she responds positively. Not just words—closeness, connection, even physical contact. Like training a dog. Positive feedback would make Ye Chen shower her with gifts, knowing it'd bring them closer. She'd get everything without effort.

Facing her gratitude, Ye Chen's face showed no joy. He waited, then frowned. Glancing at her, his interest plummeted…

Chapter 645: To the Immortal Path!

"Congratulations, host, gift successful…"

"Gift: Ten Dao Charm Pills!"

"Processing 4,000-fold feedback…"

"Feedback: 40,000 Dao Charm Pills!"

The system's response was concise. Ye Chen's interest in the captivating waist faded sharply. 40,000 Dao Charm Pills were a fortune, but to him, negligible. In his small world, two immortal peaks served as treasuries.

The first held gift-feedback treasures. The second, system-feedback items, spirit stones, and more. The second peak was nearly full, needing another. Even his Ye Boutique couldn't sell fast enough to match the system's output. Many treasures couldn't be sold in bulk, lest they lose value. His hoard was countless. A standard critical hit, just quantity, didn't excite him.

Glancing at Luo Bingling, he said no more, drifting toward Heavenly Evolution Holy Land's gate.

Luo Bingling, thinking her response gave Ye Chen strong emotional feedback, was puzzled by his lack of enthusiasm. She didn't care. With the pills, her cultivation speed would rise. Even if Ye Chen stayed one or two months, she wouldn't lose out.

…

Back at Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, Ye Chen settled Luo Bingling at Guest Peak. He floated to Cloud Summit Heaven Palace to see the Holy Master.

"I'm about to seclude. What's up?" Feng Baiyu's face was sour.

Rumors from Heavenly Intention Holy Land claimed the fourth Holy Son was pure and kind. His theft of the Holy Maiden and killing of Heavenly Intention's Holy Son were all Feng Baiyu's schemes to weaken and annex Heavenly Intention. The fourth Holy Son was innocent. As victims, Heavenly Intention's rumors held weight.

Feng Baiyu was baffled. Ye Chen killed a fiancé, took the bride, and built a harem peak at Heavenly Intention, reaping all benefits. Yet Feng Baiyu took the blame?

Ye Chen, seeing the sour face but unaware why, pulled out a bottle of thousands of Dao Charm Pills. "Holy Master, these are Dao Charm Pills for you, each using an Enlightenment Tea Tree leaf…"

Feng Baiyu's face lit up. "You're too polite, bringing gifts! I'm nearing Second Heaven. I'll step down as Holy Master soon. You're my top choice. I'll fully support you."

Ye Chen's lips twitched. The Holy Master position suited Feng Baiyu better. He waved it off, getting to business. "This War God Clan woman, Luo Bingling, is suspicious, but I'm curious about the Immortal Path. Can we prepare early?"

Ye Chen was intrigued by the Immortal Path, wondering if it could boost his cultivation speed. If it did, he'd stay and cultivate there. If not, he'd rather relax at his Holy Son Peak, visiting Heavenly Intention Holy Land or the Sword Sect. But he'd go once. Also, he hadn't given up on Luo Bingling. No critical hit from the gift, but maybe her War God Clan princess status made her dismissive of small favors.

Ye Chen was patient with women. Unless they were hopeless like Li Feihuang, he wouldn't abandon them. If the secret realm was real, he'd gift her the Space Divine Stone.

A critical hit? Great for both. No hit? She's no good, and he'd ignore her. He was also wary of Alkaid's heir, cunning despite weak strength. Best to kill him early.

Feng Baiyu's eyes lit up. "You've got enemies in Central Continent, and many want you dead. The myriad races, especially the War God Clan, likely hate you as the Heavenly Emperor's heir. An ambush is possible. It's risky, but we can prepare. Got more ginseng fruits? I'll summon some Saint ancestors. Saints alone won't do. We need a Saint King to hold the fort!"

Saints were Fifth Heaven Mahayana. Saint Kings, Sixth Heaven—pinnacle existences. The Holy Master was cautious as ever.

Ye Chen, without hesitation, pulled out ten ginseng fruits. "Enough? I've got more…"

Feng Baiyu's lips twitched. "Enough! You're our Holy Son, not an outsider. They'd come without gifts, but gifts make them try harder. It'll take time. A month?"

Ye Chen shook his head. "Two months." He needed two months to reach late First Heaven. As for Luo Bingling's schemes, let her wait.

Feng Baiyu nodded, elegantly fanning his Golden Crow feather fan, signaling all was set.

…

Planning the Central Continent trip, Ye Chen returned to Holy Son Peak to cultivate. With the Dao Cauldron, his speed was astonishing. Whether Senior An visited with Yuyi or Senior Lin, who came uninvited after waiting, Ye Chen welcomed all, ensuring their satisfaction before resuming cultivation.

Luo Bingling, boosted by Dao Charm Pills, immersed herself in rapid progress. Still, she wanted to head to Central Continent to bond with Ye Chen and secure the Dao Cauldron. But visiting Holy Son Peak to check on him, she often saw women leaving his cave.

One, cold with a red brow mark, with a childlike girl. Another, fiery with strange facial patterns. A red-haired woman lingered outside, hesitating.

Luo Bingling frowned, her disdain for Ye Chen's cave growing. What decent person's seclusion had women coming and going? Fresh from the Sword Sect, he was back at it. Was it that fun?