Chapter 240: Has Li Feihuang Gotten Cocky?

“Gift successful…”

“500x feedback in progress!”

“Reward: 500 pieces of Star River Purple Sand!”

“Delivered to host’s storage space!”

Five hundred pieces of Star River Purple Sand?

Ye Chen frowned at the reward. In terms of profit, it was an absolute windfall. One piece was worth 20,000 high-grade spirit stones, so 500 pieces equated to 10 million—a sum that would make even a Unity Stage powerhouse call him master and beg to learn his ways. A few more years of this, and he’d collapse the cultivation world’s economy.

But the problem was… this wasn’t what he wanted. He’d gone to great lengths, orchestrating a whole act with Sun Ye’s cunning cooperation. If he only wanted a 500x feedback, why bother with the theatrics? He could’ve just handed over the gift directly.

I practically bankrupted myself to give you this gift, and you’re not even touched?

Looking at Li Feihuang, radiant and brimming with vitality, Ye Chen had a suspicion. Had she gotten cocky?

Back when she was a fugitive, filled with uncertainty, the phoenix blood was her only lifeline. She’d clung to his help, valuing it immensely, which led to multiple critical hits.

But now, having broken through to the Golden Core stage, with her Fire Phoenix Spirit Body upgraded to a Moon Phoenix Body and even awakening a True Phoenix Treasure Technique, she likely believed the imperial throne was already hers. His help? Just icing on the cake, not enough to stir her emotions. Or maybe the Star River Purple Sand simply wasn’t that important to her, so it didn’t trigger a critical hit.

Ye Chen wasn’t sure if his guess was right. Regardless, with a 500x multiplier, he was still making a fortune. Star River Purple Sand had plenty of uses for him too.

As for Li Feihuang’s mindset, he’d test it a few more times. If there was no critical hit this time, it’d confirm she’d indeed gotten cocky.

“Many thanks for your help, Fellow Daoist Ye!” Li Feihuang said with a gentle smile, expressing her gratitude. “I’ll remember this kindness and repay you in the future.”

With that, she prepared to leave. Her focus now was on cultivating diligently, aiming to reach mid-Golden Core before the imperial throne contest. That way, she’d have a chance to defeat the late-stage Golden Core Champion King.

Ye Chen escorted her out of the courtyard, watching her exaggerated silhouette in the golden dress fade into the distance. His suspicions grew stronger. Li Feihuang had definitely gotten cocky. With her newfound strength, she seemed convinced the throne was hers for the taking.

But solving this wasn’t straightforward. Beat her in a fight to bring her back to reality? That wouldn’t work. Even if she realized she couldn’t beat him, he wasn’t her rival for the throne. It wouldn’t spark any sense of urgency in her.

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The only way was to instill some competitive spirit in her, like with Lu Jing and Lin Ke’er back in the day. With that in mind, Ye Chen decided to gradually distance himself from Li Feihuang and act closer to An Miaoli and the others. Perhaps that would rekindle her appreciation.