ISWI Chapter 670-671

Chapter 670: Ye Chen's Guilty Face-Slapping!

Luo Bingling was that fast?

Ye Chen's chariot wasn't an Extreme Dao Weapon, and he hadn't used Movement Secret or Kun Peng Treasure Technique. But her outpacing him? Impressive. A War God Clan secret? He'd need to watch for that in future clan encounters.

Nearing her, Ye Chen slowed, slightly awkward. He'd planned to leave, avoiding embarrassment. Now, facing her, it was weird.

After months of holding her waist and her role in getting the Minor Space Technique, he had to play nice.

"After fighting Lan Nuo, I was stirred, scanned, and missed your presence, Fairy Luo, thinking you'd left. Without you by my side, I felt empty! Your top-tier concealment technique fooled even me! I'm ashamed…"

He called her "Fairy" for sincerity.

Luo Bingling snorted. Concealment? Nonsense. He forgot her, sped off, and didn't plan to return. Pointless to argue. Silently, she boarded the chariot, taking the spot he offered.

As Ye Chen, still awkward, considered resuming waist-holding, she grabbed his hand, placing it there herself. He smirked. Not touched—just amused at her effort for the Dao Cauldron. Clan mission, huh?

Knowing her motive, he felt nothing. But then, his brow rose. She turned, solemnly presenting a jade bottle. Puzzled, he looked.

She said casually, "This is Yellow Spring Water, maybe unfamiliar. From another world, it purifies everything. Gold cores, souls—refined, even upgraded! Its greatest use is First Heaven breaking to Second Heaven, purifying body, soul, and domain for perfect unity!

A Second Heaven cultivator using it gains 20% more combat power. Since Jianmu broke, cutting off other worlds, the Yellow Spring Water vanished here. Even my War God Clan, with vast resources, had only two bottles left! I used one. The Divine Son, reviving at half-Saint, didn't need it. This last bottle was for the future."

"With the cultivation world nearing the End of Dharma, it could sustain our clan longer. But seeing you near Second Heaven, I fought to get it for you. Cherish it, Fellow Daoist Ye…"

She didn't elaborate. But the water's value—near clan treasure—implied her struggle to obtain it. Especially mentioning a clan fallout. Her goal was make Ye Chen feel moved, guilty. She labored for him, yet he forgot her. She wanted him so guilty he'd slap himself at midnight.

Ye Chen was surprised. He thought no treasures suited him for a breakthrough. Yellow Spring Water was a pleasant surprise. But moved? Guilty? Not at all.

Luo Bingling came for the Dao Cauldron, backed by War God Clan powerhouses—clearly a clan mission. The Yellow Spring Water was just bait.

Knowing this, Ye Chen felt no emotion. But looking at her, his eyes brightened. Interest shifted from -1 to +1. Why? No critical hit, but she'd keep offering bait for the Dao Cauldron.

The War God Clan, ancient and top-tier, even after the Heavenly Emperor's slaughter, held treasures. Dangling the Dao Cauldron, he could milk her for gifts or rare opportunities. His gaze on her changed. She was useful. He'd been too narrow-minded.

Luo Bingling noticed his shift—sparkling eyes with regret, guilt, confusion, and a hint of joy after learning the water's value and her struggle. Joy stirred in her. He'd taken the bait. Her sob story worked. One Yellow Spring Water did this. Next, she'd forgive him, use her feet. He'd kneel, apologizing. She grew smug.

…

"Don't be shy, Fellow Daoist Ye, take it. Seeing you reach immortality makes me happy…" she pressed, deepening his guilt. No mention of the Dao Cauldron—too obvious.

Ye Chen nodded earnestly. "Thank you, Fairy Luo. I'll treasure it—the most precious gift I've received. You're different from other female cultivators…"

She smiled. Watching him carefully store the jade bottle, her lips curved. He'd probably keep the bottle forever. Got him! She moved to strike while hot, slipping off her golden boots to keep him in guilt and awe.

But Ye Chen solemnly produced a jade bottle. "You gifted me, so I must return the favor. Here's a bottle of Dao Charm Pills!"

She sneered inwardly. Dao Charm Pills? Boring. But she took them fast. Without the Dao Cauldron, they'd boost her speed.

Ye Chen, seeing the expected 4,000-bottle feedback, wasn't disappointed. He added, "Besides the pills, I have another gift…"

Her eyes lit up. So easy? Just gave the Yellow Spring Water, and he's offering the Dao Cauldron?

Chapter 671: Effort in the Right Direction!

Luo Bingling's eyes lit up at Ye Chen's words. Previously, his gifts were just a single bottle, nothing more. Now, after Dao Charm Pills, another gift? Her curiosity surged. But she quickly calmed. Ye Chen wouldn't easily part with the Dao Cauldron. Other gifts? Beneath her notice. Instead of hoping, she'd strike, upping the "dose" to fully captivate him.

She shook her head. "Fellow Daoist Ye, no need. I gave you Yellow Spring Water not for rewards. Save your gifts for other female cultivators."

She upheld her persona while subtly shading others. To cut him off, she lifted her hand, slipped off her golden boots, and placed her fair foot on his lap. Ye Chen raised a brow, unsurprised. He'd touched them before.

Under sunlight, her feet, slightly larger than Su Yuxuan's, were jade-like, blending delicacy with strength, flowing smoothly from heel to toe, like a silver crescent glowing softly. In short, fine feet.

Ye Chen, pondering bait, instinctively reached out. Her foot kicked his hand away. He froze—only look, no touch? But then, her foot nimbly slipped in. His pupils shrank, breath catching.

"Fairy Luo, not there…"

But she had her plan. Helpless, he let it be. His gaze on her grew complex. Her effort for the Dao Cauldron was escalating. Her learning was sharp—she'd mastered 90% of Su Yuxuan's signature move, adding her own flair. It brought a unique sensation. Crucially, he was driving. Anyone could see. The thrill was intense. He raised the chariot higher, hiding from prying eyes.

…

After a while, Luo Bingling lowered her head, face full of disdain, casting a cleansing spell to erase traces. Lifting her head, disdain gone, she smiled, seeing Ye Chen savoring the afterglow, eyes closed.

She'd caught his complex expressions, his joy clear. She adjusted her rhythm by his subtle cues. Though her first time, she was sure she surpassed all before, including Su Yuxuan. She considered pushing further. Make him so blissful he'd drool, head tilted, forgetting Su Yuxuan entirely—revenge for that splash. Her execution was swift.

As she moved to act, Ye Chen stopped her. Luo Bingling smirked, thinking Ye Chen was too easy to manipulate, just half-resisting. His firm grip on her foot surprised her, but she soon smiled. He spoke earnestly, "Fairy Luo, pause. I said there's another gift…"

She considered, then stopped, waiting.

Ye Chen planned to lay bait. The Dao Cauldron? Never. Even with a critical hit, it gave no feedback. But he needed to reward her enough to keep her hooked, lest she give up and leave. Before, her departure wouldn't matter. Now, he was reluctant.

Not due to her "special" moves, but her Yellow Spring Water showed her potential. She was fishing; he'd fish back. Make her feel the Dao Cauldron was close, keeping her by his side for unique opportunities. He spoke gently, "Fairy, you're nearing Third Heaven King! Space Divine Stone is precious, but Minor Space Technique is better. I'll gift it to you, for a perfect Third Heaven breakthrough…"

Her eyes flickered, mood tepid. He'd given it to Lan Nuo first, despite getting it with her. No thrill in receiving it now. But he continued, "I wanted to give it to you first, but it was incomplete. I waited to perfect it. Now, I've completed it. It's time to gift it to you!"

Her eyes widened. Completed? Was he joking?

Seeing her doubt, he smiled vaguely. "I have artifacts boosting my enlightenment. I succeeded—the effect matches the original!"

His palm pressed her navel. The full Minor Space Technique transmitted. She frowned—transmission via navel, not forehead? But then, her expression turned serious.

The text, a few thousand words, held profound space truths, deeply enlightening. Mastering it would boost her combat power and forge a terrifying Cave Heaven, far surpassing a Space Divine Stone. It was complete, flawless. Her gaze on Ye Chen shifted.

Completing such a technique? He'd said Lan Nuo got a fragment. So he did complete it. How? The Dao Cauldron? It made sense. He couldn't carry it, but maybe connected remotely, empowered by it. Certain the Dao Cauldron was intact and his, her eyes shone brighter. Her efforts were on track.

Delighted, she smiled. Feeling no resistance, her lips curved, starting round two. Confidence surged. Before, he gave her nothing good. One foot move, and he offered the full Minor Space Technique. Push harder, and the Dao Cauldron was hers! Ye Chen, tamed!