Chapter 105: Heart Command Talisman

The following month passed swiftly. Yao Xi had been focusing on adjusting her condition and preparing for her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

Ye Chen, ever the devoted one, naturally did everything in his power to assist Yao Xi in gathering the necessary resources. For instance, she needed Clear Heart Pills, which helped cultivators maintain a clear mind and make fewer mistakes.

Typically, two pills would suffice. But Ye Chen was having none of it. “Two pills? How could two pills be enough! If the other direct disciples see this, they’ll think I, Ye Chen, can’t afford more! Ten pills, it must be ten! You need ten, just for yourself! And they must be top-grade Clear Heart Pills! You’re after Clear Mirror Incense? I’ll go buy it right away!”

Ye Chen was especially generous when it came to gifting.

Yao Xi couldn’t help but feel a little helpless, but she didn’t feel embarrassed in the least. On the contrary, she accepted his offerings without hesitation. She smiled sweetly. After all, the moment she accepted the Foundation Establishment Pills, Yao Xi had already considered herself to be Ye Chen’s.

It was just that Ye Chen loved her too much, which was why things hadn’t gone any further yet. Since she already belonged to him, accepting a few more gifts didn’t matter. After all, her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment would also benefit Ye Chen in the end.

In any case, with Ye Chen’s help, Yao Xi’s preparations for her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment were complete, and all the necessary pills and items were ready.

“Junior Brother, wait for me to come out!”

In front of the sect’s designated seclusion cave, Yao Xi embraced Ye Chen tightly. Their bodies, perfectly fitting together, left no space between them.

Ye Chen smiled warmly. “I wish you a smooth and successful breakthrough, Senior Sister. May you become a powerful Foundation Establishment cultivator.”

To break through to Foundation Establishment, most cultivators needed to enter seclusion for about a month. Of course, it wasn’t the breakthrough itself that took so long. It was the time spent adjusting one’s state, finding the right moment, breaking through, and solidifying the new realm—all of these steps combined made up the time.

Though this meant that Ye Chen would not be seeing Yao Xi for over a month, he wasn’t in any rush. If it came down to it, he could always go and send a gift to that one female disciple with a twenty-fold multiplier. Though she was ten times less than Yao Xi, it would still be acceptable for a quick fix.

As for whether Yao Xi would successfully break through, Ye Chen didn’t have any strong opinions. A successful breakthrough would, of course, be ideal. He himself was planning to break through to Foundation Establishment by the end of the year at the latest.

If Yao Xi became a Foundation Establishment cultivator ahead of him, it would be more convenient for him to send her the necessary items for her breakthrough. The feedback he would receive could be directly used once he himself reached that stage.

However, if Yao Xi were to fail, he would continue sending her Foundation Establishment Pills and other treasures that could increase her chances of success. In any case, he wouldn’t lose out.

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After sending Yao Xi into her seclusion cave, Ye Chen leisurely made his way to the market. He intended to see if there was anything he fancied, something he could buy as a gift. As he passed by, the disciples who saw him all bowed respectfully.

In the past, everyone had thought Ye Chen was a nobody, someone who might not even remain a direct disciple in a few years. No one bothered to get close to him.

But ever since the Sect Competition, when Ye Chen had decisively defeated Fa Zhen, his reputation had completely changed. Now, he was undoubtedly the number one disciple of the Green Cloud Sect.

In the cultivation world, strength commanded respect. Anyone who saw Ye Chen had to address him as “Senior Brother Ye.” Some even called him “Big Brother Ye,” trying to curry favor with him.

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“Senior Brother Ye, I have a second-grade Beauty Pill here. It may have been stored for a long time, but at least half of its effects remain. You should buy it and give it to Senior Sister; she’ll surely love it.”

“Senior Brother Ye, look at this hand-stitched undergarment I made with spiritual silk. See the hollowed-out design? It also contains a Heart Protection Formation. If you gift it, both she and you will benefit…”

“Senior Brother Ye, what do you think of this cloak? It has a detection-warding function. Any beautiful female cultivator who wears it will appear unrecognizable, making it impossible for anyone to discern her gender. It can protect female cultivators when they travel, preventing them from being targeted by rogue cultivators…”

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As Ye Chen listened to the various calls of the vendors, the corners of his mouth twitched. The majority of the things being recommended to him were clearly meant for female cultivators.