Chapter 67: Sun Ruoxin, Lured by the Scent?

Ye Chen had obtained a coveted spot to enter the Green Cloud Sect. When the news reached them, both Lu Jing and Lin Ke’er were utterly shocked.

Lu Jing, of course, was pleased. She had no grand ambitions. She simply wished to live a quiet and peaceful life.

However, in the world of cultivation, strength was everything. Without power, one could only rely on a partner. And Lu Jing had already set her heart on Ye Chen.

Now that Ye Chen had gained the opportunity to join the Green Cloud Sect, there was a significant chance he would break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. Even if he didn’t reach Foundation Establishment, it was highly likely he would become a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

That would be more than enough to ensure his ability to protect her. So Lu Jing was genuinely delighted.

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Lin Ke’er, on the other hand, was in a very different state of mind. Looking at the Green Cloud Token in Ye Chen’s hand, her heart was filled with regret. She had originally believed that with Ye Chen’s father’s death, the resources Ye Chen would have access to would drastically decrease. She even thought that the opportunity to enter the Green Cloud Sect would be out of his reach. That was why she had hesitated before.

But she never expected Ye Chen to obtain the Green Cloud Sect’s entry token after all. From now on, Ye Chen would be a disciple of the Green Cloud Sect. His future was now limitless. Not to mention, he would have vast networks and connections.

And it was clear from Ye Chen’s generous demeanor that he was a man of considerable means. This was exactly what she had hoped for in a partner. So Lin Ke’er truly regretted her earlier actions.

When she first learned of Ye Chen’s father’s death, she should have done what Lu Jing did and comfort him immediately. Although she had made a poor decision, there was still a chance for redemption.

That night, Lin Ke’er didn’t hesitate for a moment, changing into a delicate white gauze dress. She quietly opened the door and made her way to Ye Chen’s room. However, when she reached the doorway, she could already hear sounds coming from inside.

“Ye Chen, you’re so bad….”

“Please… come in….”

Lin Ke’er’s face instantly flushed crimson. Lu Jing had already arrived. Hesitation surged in her heart. The scene was so stimulating that she could hardly bring herself to face it.

But then, her thoughts turned to Ye Chen’s future. She recalled how, after returning today, Ye Chen’s treatment of Lu Jing had been markedly warmer than his treatment of her. If she didn’t seize the opportunity now, it was very likely she’d lose her chance forever.

Lin Ke’er was always a decisive woman. Once she had made up her mind, she raised her slender hand and gently knocked on the door.

“Fellow Daoist Ye, are you there?”

The strange noises within the room abruptly ceased. In the ensuing silence, Lin Ke’er faintly heard the sound of water.

Strange….

After a moment, Ye Chen’s voice, tinged with mild displeasure, responded, “What is it? If it’s not urgent, come back tomorrow.”

No one liked being disturbed.

Lin Ke’er spoke softly, “Fellow Daoist Ye, this is my first time at the Green Cloud Sect, and I’m feeling a little scared….”

As soon as Lin Ke’er’s voice fell, there was a brief silence from within the room. But after a moment, Ye Chen’s voice, now laced with a hint of amusement, came through, “In that case, come on in.”

The door to the room creaked open. Through the thin veils of the bed, Lin Ke’er could vaguely make out some shadows. But she acted as if she hadn’t seen anything. With her long, silky hair flowing, she stepped into the room, closing the door behind her.

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The next morning, Ye Chen stepped out of his room, feeling refreshed as he stretched lazily.

Lin Ke’er had come to his room, but of course, nothing had happened between them. After all, their relationship had been nothing more than a polite “Fellow Daoist” kind of exchange. How could anything else occur?