Chapter 230: Seclusion! Breakthrough!

“Young Master, why not call Ke’er back?” Lu Jing said the next morning, serving Ye Chen a meticulously prepared breakfast while putting in a good word for Lin Ke’er. “I can’t keep up with you alone. When Ke’er visited me a while back, she was crying her eyes out, begging to return to your side.”

When the other two maids had been sent away, leaving her alone, Lu Jing had been thrilled to have Ye Chen to herself. But his stamina was overwhelming. She was struggling. That morning, she’d downed several cups of water just to feel normal again, and it was clear Ye Chen hadn’t been fully satisfied either.

So, she figured it was best to bring Lin Ke’er and the others back. Sure, Ke’er sometimes pushed her to hurry up or used tricks to cut her turn short, but that didn’t matter. As long as Ye Chen was happy, he’d come back more often.

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow but nodded. “It’s a small matter—handle it as you see fit. Just make sure to cultivate diligently afterward.”

Green Cloud Sect’s market was small, its business modest. Sending a trusted disciple to manage things was enough. The sect would eventually belong to his master, which meant, indirectly, it was his. No need to worry.

Lu Jing shook her head. “My spirit root is too poor. Reaching Foundation Establishment was already a stroke of luck, all thanks to your favor and the treasures you’ve given me. I don’t dare hope for higher realms. I’ve taken an appearance-preserving pill, so serving you for three hundred years is enough for me.”

Lu Jing knew the value of contentment. Living in a major sect like Green Cloud, with even elders treating her respectfully when she went out, was a life she’d never dared dream of before.

Ye Chen felt a twinge of admiration for her simple satisfaction. She spoke the truth. With a fourth-grade spirit root, breaking through to Foundation Establishment was a fluke. Even with various elixirs, her cultivation speed would never be impressive.

Ye Chen gave a light smile and pulled out an Azure Hill Jade Bamboo Core, handing it to Lu Jing. “Three hundred years isn’t enough. Stay by my side always.”

Lu Jing held the Azure Hill Jade Bamboo Core, feeling its vibrant life force pulse through it, her eyes wide with confusion. She had no idea what it was.

“This might elevate your spirit root to Earth-grade,” Ye Chen explained casually. “Even if it doesn’t reach that level, it’ll at least become an attribute spirit root.”

Lu Jing’s eyes widened in shock.

“Go refine it,” he added. Lu Jing’s unassuming, contented attitude genuinely pleased him. He wasn’t stingy.

As Ye Chen drifted away, Lu Jing stared at the Azure Hill Jade Bamboo Core, her heart swelling with one thought: following Young Master was the best decision she’d ever made.

Cultivation was effortless, resources were never lacking, and now, even a legendary treasure that could enhance her spirit root was casually bestowed upon her. Even an attribute spirit root was precious enough to breeze into a sect like Divine Will and possibly become a direct disciple.

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A Golden Core breakthrough wasn’t out of reach. Such a priceless treasure, and Young Master had given it to her without a second thought. Staying by his side was, without doubt, the wisest choice of her life.

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After leaving the courtyard, Ye Chen glanced up. His master was still in seclusion. He flew toward Pill Peak, but mid-air, a graceful figure approached—his Senior Sister.

“Junior Brother, you’re back?” Yao Xi’s face lit up with joy upon seeing him.

Ye Chen didn’t hold back, wrapping an arm around her as they flew to Pill Peak. Yao Xi’s courtyard was expansive, filled with blooming flowers and herbs, a breathtaking scene alive with fluttering spiritual bees and butterflies.