Chapter 104: Critical Strike!

Listening to Yao Xi’s words, Ye Chen couldn’t help but feel a sense of helplessness. When offering a gift, the worst thing was the endless back-and-forth, wasting precious time.

Ye Chen had been eagerly anticipating the feedback reward from the Foundation Establishment Pills. Thus, as soon as the system cooldown ended, he could no longer hold himself back and hurried to Yao Xi’s side in the middle of the night. He was determined to present the Foundation Establishment Pill.

“Senior Sister, reaching the ninth level of Qi Refining will be a matter for next year. Once I break through next year, the sect will grant me a low-grade Foundation Establishment Pill. At that time, I’ll take first place in the grand competition. With that, the low-grade pill will become a high-grade one, significantly increasing the chances of a successful breakthrough. So, please take this Foundation Establishment Pill, Senior Sister.”

Hearing this, Yao Xi smiled gently and shook her head, speaking softly, “Then keep it. The more Foundation Establishment Pills, the greater the chance of success.”

Ye Chen’s spiritual roots were too poor. Even two might not be enough.

Before Ye Chen could say more, Yao Xi stepped forward and took the initiative to grasp his hand. “Junior Brother, you came all the way here in the dead of night, and all you want to say is this? Is there nothing else you wish to discuss with me?”

There was a hint of daze in Yao Xi’s eyes. She stood very close to Ye Chen. If there had been even a trace of hesitation in her heart, then at this moment, Ye Chen’s late-night gesture of presenting the Foundation Establishment Pill completely captivated her body and soul. She was now willing to offer her most treasured possession to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen: “…”

This development felt somewhat off.

Of course, Yao Xi was undeniably captivating. With a thirtyfold multiplier, it was likely that half of it stemmed from her figure. But the issue was that Ye Chen had yet to find a suitable replacement with a higher multiplier than Yao Xi.

Therefore, it was out of the question to make a move on her. Not to mention, he hadn’t even given her the Foundation Establishment Pill yet. When it came to women versus his future, Ye Chen was very clear in his priorities.

Without hesitation, Ye Chen released Yao Xi’s hand. Seeing the bewildered look in her eyes, he spoke seriously, “I only wish to witness you reach Foundation Establishment, Senior Sister.”

As he spoke, Ye Chen, amidst Yao Xi’s stunned gaze, picked up the pill bottle from the table, then moved behind her, his hands gently resting on her slender waist.

Yao Xi felt no resistance to Ye Chen’s actions. She allowed him to embrace her from behind without a word.

As Ye Chen held her, feeling the soft curve of her form, he whispered gently in her ear, “Senior sister, I understand your feelings. However, I would prefer that we wait until your Foundation Establishment is complete.”

The warm breath that escaped his lips caused a blush to spread across Yao Xi’s delicate face. Yet, his words only deepened her feelings of gratitude. She had already made her intentions so clear.

Ye Chen, of course, could not have failed to understand her heart. Yet, all he did was hold her close, insisting that they wait until her Foundation Establishment was achieved.

Clearly, Ye Chen was afraid that she might later regret her decision. After all, the chances of him breaking through to Foundation Establishment were slim. It was even possible that he would never achieve it in this lifetime. Once she reached Foundation Establishment, the gap between them would grow vast.

The difference between Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining was not merely one of strength, but of status as well. Ye Chen feared that her progress toward Foundation Establishment might be hindered. He was even more afraid that, once she achieved Foundation Establishment, she would look back on tonight and regret it.

That was why, despite his own desires, he had firmly rejected her. As for why she knew that Ye Chen desired her, it was because she had deliberately changed into a particularly soft dress. At this moment, it was clear that Ye Chen’s sword hilt pressed gently against the center of her soft form.

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In any case, Ye Chen’s constant consideration for her well-being only deepened Yao Xi’s gratitude. After a moment’s hesitation, she spoke seriously, “Alright! Since that is the case, then I must thank you, Junior Brother!”

Yao Xi had made her decision. The world of cultivation was far from safe. Since her chances of breaking through to Foundation Establishment were greater, she would take matters into her own hands. That way, if the cultivation world ever descended into chaos, she would at least be able to protect Ye Chen.

Furthermore, once she successfully broke through to Foundation Establishment, she would immediately seek Ye Chen upon exiting her seclusion. She would make sure Ye Chen knew that she had no regrets. As she thought about it, a playful glint appeared in Yao Xi’s eyes as she swayed her slender waist. It was clear that Ye Chen, holding her, tensed for a moment.

When Ye Chen finally released her, Yao Xi turned her head and was met with the sight of his beaming face. This made Yao Xi smile brightly in return. It was she who had accepted Ye Chen’s offering, yet it was Ye Chen who always seemed so happy. What a fool he was!

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“Since that is the case, I will take my leave,” Ye Chen said, his voice filled with resolve. “Best of luck to you, Senior Sister, in your Foundation Establishment!”