Chapter 12: Lin Ke’er’s Breakthrough

Looking at Ye Chen about to offer her more pills, Lin Ke’er felt a swirl of conflicting emotions in her heart. She truly hadn’t come here today with the intention of accepting anything else from Ye Chen.

After all, the Dragon Elephant Fist he had given her earlier was far too precious. It was an external technique that many cultivators would eagerly seek, and Ye Chen had given it to her without a second thought. Now, he was also offering her cultivation pills, once again being thoughtful and generous.

This touched Lin Ke’er deeply, but it also made her realize how much she had overthought things before. Ye Chen still harbored goodwill toward her. The reason he hadn’t been actively seeking her out lately or speaking to her after gifting her something wasn’t because he had lost interest. It was simply that he didn’t want to put too much pressure on her.

Lin Ke’er asked herself, ever since stepping onto the path of cultivation, had she ever encountered anyone like Ye Chen? A person who selflessly gave without expecting anything in return?

What cultivator wasn’t driven by personal gain? No one would ever do something without a benefit in mind. Even Dao partners were usually cautious with one another, often scheming and calculating.

But Ye Chen had always been quietly giving to her. If she were to become Dao partners with someone like him, life would surely be much more peaceful and comfortable.

However, the cultivation world was fraught with danger. Demonic beasts and tribulations were numerous. Take the Silver Moon Market, for example. This was already the third generation of the market. The first generation had been destroyed by a beast tide, turning it into ruins. The second generation had been obliterated when a Golden Core demonic beast fought a powerful expert deep in the mountains; the shockwaves from that fight had razed the entire market.

This world was simply too dangerous, and Lin Ke’er still wished to grow stronger, to climb higher. Yet, the Ye family was merely a Qi Refining-level family. Even though Ye Chen had some talent, the support he could offer was limited and would never help her reach greater heights.

As perfect as Ye Chen seemed, he simply wasn’t the right person for her. What a shame!

Looking at the pill bottle in her hand, Lin Ke’er hesitated for a moment before reaching out and accepting it, sincerely thanking, “Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ye….”

Ye Chen, on the other hand, smiled at the prompt sound echoing in his mind. “No need for thanks, Fellow Daoist. Just focus on your cultivation,” he replied with a warm smile.

To Lin Ke’er, Ye Chen’s smile seemed to be a reflection of his joy at her accepting his gift, which, in turn, made her feel a bit of pressure. Ye Chen really liked her, didn’t he?

What if, in the future, she couldn’t return his feelings? What if, out of love unreciprocated, resentment arose? Would he want everything back? And if she couldn’t repay him, might he try to force her…?

For a moment, Lin Ke’er’s thoughts were in disarray, but a loud thud broke her train of thought.

Ye Chen, after giving the gift, simply returned to his room. Lin Ke’er paused in surprise but soon let out a sigh of relief. Perhaps this was for the best. With that, she quickly left the backyard and headed back to her cultivation, pushing the complex feelings aside for now.

…

Meanwhile, inside his room, Ye Chen was thoroughly pleased with the tenfold rewards he had received.

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“Five lower-grade Elephant Blood Pills have turned into twenty-five upper-grade ones. Five middle-grade Qi Gathering Pills have turned into fifty middle-grade Qi Gathering Pills, perfect for selling and earning more spirit stones. This system really is thoughtful, adjusting the rewards based on my needs.”

Ye Chen was incredibly satisfied with the result. Without hesitation, he swallowed one of the upper-grade Elephant Blood Pills. The more refined medicinal power surged through his body, filling him with vitality and vigor. His blood boiled, and he immediately began to cultivate using the postures from the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique.