Chapter 107: Breakthrough!

Lu Jing and Lin Ke’er had long become accustomed to Ye Chen’s weekly routine of leaving in the afternoon and returning just in time for dinner. So, as usual, they prepared the meal just before Ye Chen’s return.

“Young Master…”

Upon seeing Ye Chen, both women smiled warmly. But when they saw Sun Ruoxin behind him, their expressions soured, and their brows furrowed.

To be honest, neither Lu Jing nor Lin Ke’er held any fondness for Sun Ruoxin. They were well aware of how Sun Ruoxin had repented after Ye Chen had abandoned her, and they had taken satisfaction in it for a long time.

However, today, Sun Ruoxin had followed Ye Chen up to Sword Peak. Had she received Ye Chen’s forgiveness?

For both women, this was not good news. After all, time was limited. Although they were somewhat exhausted, they could still endure. None of them wanted another person to share the benefits.

Ye Chen didn’t pay any attention to the expressions of the two women. After dining, he prepared to return to his room to organize the gains from this period. Before heading to his room, Ye Chen glanced at Sun Ruoxin. “Come to my room later. As for the two of you, take the night off and rest well!”

Upon hearing this, Sun Ruoxin immediately nodded eagerly. She had just cried her eyes out a moment ago, and her appearance had surely been affected. It was true she needed some time to tidy herself up.

Meanwhile, the two women showed disappointment. As expected, their worst fear had come true. Tonight, they wouldn’t even have a chance to practice.

After Ye Chen left, the two women exchanged a glance. Having spent over a year cultivating together, though there was competition, there had also been cooperation. They had developed a lot of mutual understanding.

Lu Jing walked up to Sun Ruoxin and spoke softly, “Fellow Daoist Sun, you’d better think carefully. You may never be able to break through to Foundation Establishment in this lifetime. If I were you, I’d focus on cultivation. After all, cultivation is everything! Once you have strength, it will be easier to earn Junior Brother’s forgiveness, don’t you think?”

Sun Ruoxin had originally been a little nervous, fearing the two women’s dissatisfaction and the possibility of them targeting or ostracizing her.

But upon hearing their concern, she sighed with relief. “If I can’t reach Foundation Establishment, then I can’t. Honestly, my chances were slim to begin with. As long as I can get Junior Brother’s forgiveness, I’m willing to do anything.”

Lin Ke’er, standing beside them, frowned slightly. “I suggest you leave. Let me tell you, Junior Brother actually has a bit of a…”

Lu Jing nodded in agreement. “Yes, Junior Brother knows all sorts of strange things.”

“…”

“We’re both trapped, already deep in the abyss. But Sun Fellow Daoist, you’re still young. Don’t make a rash decision!”

Sun Ruoxin was shocked. Junior Brother, so he has this side to him, huh? But even so, I’d be willing to accept him. If you love someone, you must accept everything about them. And honestly, it doesn’t sound so bad. In fact, it even seems… intriguing.

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“Thank you both for your concern, but I’m fine!” she replied. With those words, she took out the prepared cleansing talisman and a new set of clothes.

Lu Jing and Lin Ke’er exchanged glances. Not only did their words not scare Sun Ruoxin away, but it seemed as if Sun Ruoxin was even more eager than before.

…

Meanwhile, Ye Chen was busy sorting through the items in his storage ring, planning to pick out a batch of things suitable for selling. Some items were of high value, others of low value. He couldn’t bring everything out all at once.

The cultivation world was not Earth. Or rather, even if it were Earth, the same rules applied. When your wealth far exceeds your social status and strength, you inevitably attract covetous eyes. It was like when a poor person wins the lottery and a rich person makes a business deal—they both earn five million.

The rich person is envied, even courted, because they have the strength to back it up. But the poor person’s money, which was earned purely by luck, makes others greedy.

In fact, it’s common for lottery winners to be swindled, losing everything and ending up with their lives ruined. The cultivation world, however, was even worse. Holding wealth that surpasses your cultivation level can truly get you killed.

Thus, Ye Chen knew better than to unload everything at once. It was best to take things slowly, one step at a time. After finishing up his preparations, Ye Chen’s door was knocked on. From the rhythm of the knocking, he could tell it wasn’t Lu Jing or Lin Ke’er.

“Come in,” Ye Chen called.

The door immediately swung open.