Immortality Starts With Investment

This was a crucial detail. If practicing demonic techniques had turned her into some hideous creature, that simply wouldnʼt do. After all, his system valued beauty above all else.

Upon hearing Ye Chenʼs question, the elderʼs lips twitched slightly. This was the enemy sectʼs female cultivator. Instead of worrying about possibly being outmatched, Ye Chen actually asked whether she was beautiful?

Recalling recent rumors involving this direct disciple—A renowned golden couple within the sect had their relationship disrupted by Ye Chen, leading them to quarrel incessantly and threaten breakup daily.

The elder rubbed his temples, feeling a throbbing headache coming on. ”I donʼt really know, but she should be rather attractive. But you must remember clearly, Ye Chen—our sect and the Misty Demon Sect are sworn enemies, locked in eternal conflict. Currently, this is merely a temporary truce. The two of you would absolutely not be suitable! If you allow yourself to be seduced by her, it would constitute severe treason against the sect. Even the Peak Master himself would hunt you down relentlessly, to the bitter end.”

The elder expressed deep worry over Ye Chenʼs possible reaction, hurriedly emphasizing the gravity of the situation. He feared that Ye Chen might indeed be tempted by this female demon cultivator. If it had been any other disciple, he wouldnʼt be this concerned. After all, what normal person would betray their sect merely because they were charmed by an enemy female cultivator?

Yet this direct disciple was different. Whenever a beautiful woman appeared, he completely lost his self-control. Nor was he particularly devoted; he fell in love easily and frequently. If he truly fell under the spell of a demonic beauty and betrayed the sect, even the elder himself would inevitably suffer the consequences.

The elderʼs earnest warnings, filled with stern seriousness, along with the peculiar gazes from the other disciples, left Ye Chen feeling rather helpless. Would he really betray the sect just for a woman? Was he that kind of man? He had merely been curious—nothing more.

Forget it, heʼd stop asking. Heʼd see her clearly enough once they arrived at the Secret Realm. Once the system activated, everything would become crystal clear…

…

”Direct Disciple Ye, After entering the Middle Mountain Secret Realm, could you perhaps yield the spiritual fire to me? With my unique Fire Spiritual Root, the spiritual fire would provide extraordinary benefits—itʼs incredibly important to me. If Direct Disciple Ye can aid me, my Master will surely offer substantial compensation. Additionally, I would owe you a personal favor, and you may request anything of me.”

As they approached the Secret Realm, Fa Zhen quietly approached Ye Chen, whispering his request.

Ye Chen glanced at him regretfully. This young man was undeniably handsome. He had a refined presence. And possessed a fire spiritual root. His only flaw, unfortunately, was that he was male. Had he been a woman, Ye Chen was sure his multiplier would have been quite significant.

Ye Chen sympathetically patted Fa Zhen on the shoulder, shaking his head with a sigh. ”If you were a woman, I would certainly agree! What a pity youʼre a man… Keep dreaming!”

Ye Chenʼs blunt words left Fa Zhenʼs lips twitching involuntarily. For the first time in his life, he felt the sharp sting of discrimination simply for being a man.

At this moment, the flying ship landed atop the mountain. The Middle Mountain Secret Realm had officially been reached.

”Jie jie jie! Old man Deng, I thought your Green Cloud Sect was too timid, afraid of sacrificing your disciples, and wouldnʼt dare come.”

Dozens of people already waited at the mountain peak. An elderly man in blood-red robes, his entire bearing eerily sinister, sneered coldly.

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow, about to remark sarcastically whether demon sects were incapable of normal laughter.

Just then, a familiar voice rang abruptly inside his head.

”System match detected.”

”Su Yuxuan: Fiftyfold!”

Ye Chenʼs eyes immediately widened in astonishment.

Fiftyfold? A full twentyfold higher than Yao Xi!