Chapter 15: Level Up! Black Yellow Sword Finger!

Everyone was stunned when they heard Ye Chen’s words. They had never expected that, upon learning Lin Ke’er was leaving, Ye Chen’s first reaction wasn’t sadness, wasn’t sorrow. Instead, he was worried about Lin Ke’er? Because he was concerned that the herb-gathering trip would be dangerous, he had gone out of his way to buy a spell for her?

This was absolutely absurd! It should be known that truly effective spells were far from cheap. The crowd was at a loss for words, unsure of how to describe the situation. They could only wonder, just how much did Ye Chen like Lin Ke’er? How could he act this shamelessly?

Lin Ke’er was also taken aback. Ye Chen’s unexpected move had left her speechless. Her usual quick wit failed her in the face of this sudden turn of events, and for a moment, she didn’t even know how to respond.

Before she could say anything, Ye Chen continued, “This spell is one I carefully selected at Green Cloud Shop just now, priced at a medium-grade spirit stone. Fairy Lin, please make sure you’ve mastered it before heading to the mountains. It will make your journey much safer.”

As Ye Chen finished speaking, the attendants, who had already been internally mocking him, couldn’t hold back their astonished exclamations.

A medium-grade spirit stone? That was an exorbitant price for a spell. Given their annual income of thirty to forty lower-grade spirit stones, they would have to go without food or drink for at least two or three years just to afford such a spell. And yet, Ye Chen was simply giving it away?

At this point, the attendants couldn’t help but feel a mix of envy and disdain. How could anyone be such a pushover? If they had Ye Chen’s wealth and background, they would invest in themselves. With strength, what woman wouldn’t be within reach? How could anyone choose to be a simp like this? It was truly embarrassing.

The crowd’s feelings were complex. As Lin Ke’er looked at the jade slip Ye Chen handed over, a storm of emotions surged within her heart. She had always regarded Ye Chen as a stepping stone. But this time, she was genuinely moved. Her departure was, in essence, a form of betrayal. It was the act of taking what she needed and leaving without a second thought.

Yet Ye Chen wasn’t angry in the slightest. In fact, he was this concerned for her. This made Lin Ke’er’s heart swirl with conflicting emotions. Gratitude, guilt….

“Fellow Daoist Ye, I don’t deserve this.”

For the first time, Lin Ke’er genuinely felt that she couldn’t accept Ye Chen’s kindness. In the face of Ye Chen’s sincere feelings, she felt unworthy of his affection. Compared to Ye Chen’s purity, she felt she was truly inadequate.

Meanwhile, Ye Chen, who had inflated the price in order to make Lin Ke’er feel moved and trigger a critical hit reward, smiled lightly and shook his head. “Don’t say that! Ke’er, you deserve everything good in this world. I only regret that when I can’t offer you more help, having to watch you go into the dangerous mountains to gather herbs. You must accept it. Because no matter what happens in the future, as long as you’re safe, it will be a sunny day for me.”

With that, Ye Chen took Lin Ke’er’s jade hand in his own. Her hand was soft and smooth, cool to the touch, with an excellent feel. After placing the jade slip in her hand, Ye Chen turned around and walked away.

The main reason being, the sweet words he had just spoken were almost too much to bear. If he laughed, it would completely ruin the atmosphere.

As Lin Ke’er held the jade slip in her hand, she deeply bowed, her voice sincere and filled with gratitude: “Fellow Daoist Ye, your kindness, I shall never forget for all my life. One day, I will repay this.”

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This time, Lin Ke’er was not merely speaking empty words. She was genuinely moved.

“As long as you’re safe, it will be a sunny day for me.”

Such a pure sentiment. How could she not be touched? Although she was wholeheartedly focused on her cultivation, unwilling to bear the weight of such emotions, Lin Ke’er made a vow. Once her own cultivation reached a higher level, she would find a few exceptional Dao companions for Ye Chen to make up for his sacrifice.

The jade slip was a one-time item. To prevent others from coveting it, Lin Ke’er pressed it to her forehead and activated it.

“Sword Finger Technique! Using the finger as a sword, unleash swift invisible sword qi!”

As she read the description, Lin Ke’er’s excitement grew. This technique was far superior to any spell she had purchased in the past. It was worth the value of a middle-grade spirit stone. With this technique, her combat strength would certainly increase dramatically. Her ability to protect herself when entering the mountains would be much stronger.

Ye Chen had truly done her a great favor. With Dragon Elephant Palm and the Sword Finger Technique, she could even contend with enemies more powerful than her.

“Ye Chen.…”

She silently whispered his name as she left, her expression filled with mixed emotions.

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