Chapter 207: Fragmented Chapter—Immortal Scripture!

Ye Chen didn’t take the old sect master’s story too seriously. In his previous life working, he had seen plenty of near-retirement veterans who had accomplished nothing noteworthy in their careers. But when they were around newcomers, they just couldn’t resist boasting about their so-called glorious pasts. And if their own lives didn’t offer much to brag about?

Well, it was only natural to start borrowing someone else’s tale and pass it off as their own. Still, it wasn’t worth exposing them.

The old sect master was, after all, only a Golden Core early-stage cultivator. He didn’t even seem capable of defeating that Old Monster Wang. At best, he probably had twenty-something years left to live. Let the old man enjoy his final days, boast a little, and feel good about himself…

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Ye Chen didn’t head straight for the Divine Will Mountains. Instead, he first made his way to Divine Will City. Partly to prepare the materials he would need for his breakthrough to the Golden Core stage. And partly to see if he could buy any treasures that would enhance his aptitude.

Whether it was cultivation techniques required for forming the Golden Core, spirit artifacts, or rare treasures that could elevate one’s talent, they were all extremely expensive.

But to Ye Chen, it was nothing. After the past few years of accumulation, the total value of spirit stones and treasures in Ye Chen’s possession had reached at least five hundred thousand upper-grade spirit stones. Forget the Golden Core stage, even Nascent Soul cultivators might not have his level of wealth. So anything he needed, he could afford to buy without hesitation.

This time arriving in Divine Will City, Ye Chen didn’t bother with a guide as he had before. He went directly to the Divine Will City branch of the Ye Boutique.

With An Miaoli, the Divine Will Sect’s Grand Elder, personally offering him protection. And with An Yuyi and Li Feihuang often visiting as well, no one dared to mess with the place. Plus, although the Ye Boutique sold a wide variety of miscellaneous items, it was known for offering only high-quality goods.

Even better, the prices they paid when buying items were roughly thirty percent higher than elsewhere. It was quite popular among rogue cultivators. Even disciples of the Divine Will Sect would frequently drop by to see if they could pick up any hidden treasures. Business was booming.

When Ye Chen arrived, Sun Ye, who had been leisurely seated at the counter, immediately stood up.

“Greetings, Young Master!”

He quickly led Ye Chen to the back courtyard. There, he activated a defensive formation—one that even a Golden Core stage cultivator would struggle to break through in a short time.

From within, he retrieved a storage pouch and handed it over.

“Young Master, these are the treasures and spirit stones we’ve acquired recently, along with the account ledger.”

Ye Chen gave it a cursory glance and nodded in satisfaction. Sun Ye had managed to collect quite a few interesting items, including several rare and hard-to-find treasures. Some were suitable for triggering critical hits for Ye Chen’s own use. Others could be sold at double their value for a hefty profit.

All in all, the haul was impressive. Unfortunately, he didn’t spot anything related to enhancing spiritual root aptitude.

Still, Ye Chen wasn’t disappointed. Top-tier treasures had always been rare—it all came down to luck. He handed over the various items he’d received as feedback during this period, letting Sun Ye handle the sorting and sales.

Just as Ye Chen was preparing to visit the Heavenly Evolution Pavilion to check for any new inventory or upcoming auctions, Sun Ruoxin came rushing in, breathless with excitement.

Sun Ye tactfully took his leave.

“Young Master, you finally came! I thought you’d forgotten all about me!”

Sun Ruoxin looked a little aggrieved. Though she had been dispatched elsewhere by Ye Chen, her resources remained abundant, far beyond what even Divine Will Sect disciples enjoyed. Still, it was nowhere near as comfortable as being by Ye Chen’s side.

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Back when she had been near him, she could literally cultivate by lying down and doing nothing. Now, even though managing the Divine Will City branch appeared glamorous, Sun Ruoxin knew the truth: She had been exiled after losing the harem power struggle.

Just thinking about Lu Jing still being at Ye Chen’s side, serving him day and night, eating her fill every evening made Sun Ruoxin grit her teeth.

That woman, Lu Jing, was too cunning. Always soft-spoken and unassuming, never competing for anything. Even when Ruoxin urged her to “come down early,” Lu Jing would just give a pitiful nod and move faster. And it worked—she won Ye Chen’s sympathy.