Chapter 257: Portable Cave Abode!

“The color-changing function helps adapt to various environments. The cultivation world is full of dangers, and it can aid in concealment at critical moments,” Ye Chen explained with a serious tone.

An Miaoli’s deep, luminous eyes studied him for a long moment before she nodded, reluctantly accepting the explanation.

“Then give it a try, Senior! How about black first?” Ye Chen suggested eagerly.

An Miaoli didn’t respond verbally. With a thought, the white spiritual artifact covering her body instantly turned black.

Ye Chen’s eyes lit up. In white, Senior An’s ethereal aura was amplified, exuding a pure, almost alluring charm. Black, however, was different—it accentuated her sleek, slender figure, perfectly balanced and elegant. She radiated a cool, mature, imperial aura.

Thanks to Ye Chen’s meticulous design, the texture varied with color, and the black silk even gleamed faintly, making her breathtakingly stunning.

“Senior An, you could try purple next,” Ye Chen continued. “I also designed additional features, like adjustable silk density. Depending on the situation, you can alter the weaving pattern and coverage area—like a fishnet style or stopping at the calves…”

He elaborated on the functions, keen to test the artifact’s quality.

Unfortunately, An Miaoli declined. The black silk reverted to a ribbon as she spoke calmly, “I’ll pass this to Yuyi. If there’s nothing else, I’ll return to my cultivation.”

Clearly, the top-grade spiritual artifact Ye Chen had gifted was a bit beyond her comfort zone. Ye Chen wasn’t discouraged—there was time to ease her into it.

But seeing her in the black silk had stirred something. “Senior, I feel the Nether Toxin hasn’t been fully purged. There might be some remnants, and lately, it’s been flaring up, hindering my cultivation,” he said earnestly.

An Miaoli frowned, her misty eyes fixed on him for a long while. Just as Ye Chen thought his ploy might fail, she nodded. “The Nether Toxin is no small matter—it can affect your immortal path. Come to my cave abode, and we’ll examine it.”

Ye Chen broke into a grin, following the expressionless An Miaoli toward her cave abode.

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Two hours later, An Miaoli slowly withdrew her secret technique. The black spiritual artifact on her hand reverted to a silk ribbon. She spoke calmly, “It should be fully purged this time.”

Ye Chen, feigning guilt, replied, “I’m not sure why, but I do feel much better. I’m so sorry for offending you again, Senior.”

An Miaoli shook her head. “No matter. It’s all for Yuyi. Just treat her well. As for you and me, a clear conscience is enough.”

Ye Chen nodded earnestly. With that, An Miaoli politely showed him out. He didn’t linger, thanking her again for her “life-saving” aid before leaving.

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On the way back to his cave abode, Ye Chen was in high spirits. Though there was no critical hit this time, the system had rewarded him with two hundred top-grade spiritual artifacts—a massive haul.