Listening to Yao Xi's words, Ye Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness. When offering a gift, the worst thing was the endless back-and-forth, wasting precious ti.
Ye Chen had been eagerly anticipating the feedback reward from the Foundation Establishnt Pills. Thus, as soon as the system cooldown ended, he could no longer hold himself back and hurried to Yao Xi's side in the middle of the night. He was determined to present the Foundation Establishnt Pill.
"Senior Sister, reaching the ninth level of Qi Refining will be a matter for next year. Once I break through next year, the sect will grant
a low-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill. At that ti, I'll take first place in the grand competition. With that, the low-grade pill will beco a high-grade one, significantly increasing the chances of a successful breakthrough. So, please take this Foundation Establishnt Pill, Senior Sister."
Hearing this, Yao Xi smiled gently and shook her head, speaking softly, "Then keep it. The more Foundation Establishnt Pills, the greater the chance of success."
Ye Chen's spiritual roots were too poor. Even two might not be enough.
Before Ye Chen could say more, Yao Xi stepped forward and took the initiative to grasp his hand. "Junior Brother, you ca all the way here in the dead of night, and all you want to say is this? Is there nothing else you wish to discuss with ?"
There was a hint of daze in Yao Xi's eyes. She stood very close to Ye Chen. If there had been even a trace of hesitation in her heart, then at this mont, Ye Chen's late-night gesture of presenting the Foundation Establishnt Pill completely captivated her body and soul. She was now willing to offer her most treasured possession to Ye Chen.
Ye Chen: "..."
This developnt felt sowhat off.
Of course, Yao Xi was undeniably captivating. With a thirtyfold multiplier, it was likely that half of it stemd from her figure. But the issue was that Ye Chen had yet to find a suitable replacent with a higher multiplier than Yao Xi.
Therefore, it was out of the question to make a move on her. Not to ntion, he hadn't even given her the Foundation Establishnt Pill yet. When it ca to won versus his future, Ye Chen was very clear in his priorities.
Without hesitation, Ye Chen released Yao Xi's hand. Seeing the bewildered look in her eyes, he spoke seriously, "I only wish to witness you reach Foundation Establishnt, Senior Sister."
As he spoke, Ye Chen, amidst Yao Xi's stunned gaze, picked up the pill bottle from the table, then moved behind her, his hands gently resting on her slender waist.
Yao Xi felt no resistance to Ye Chen's actions. She allowed him to embrace her from behind without a word.
As Ye Chen held her, feeling the soft curve of her form, he whispered gently in her ear, "Senior sister, I understand your feelings. However, I would prefer that we wait until your Foundation Establishnt is complete."
The warm breath that escaped his lips caused a blush to spread across Yao Xi's delicate face. Yet, his words only deepened her feelings of gratitude. She had already made her intentions so clear.
Ye Chen, of course, could not have failed to understand her heart. Yet, all he did was hold her close, insisting that they wait until her Foundation Establishnt was achieved.
Clearly, Ye Chen was afraid that she might later regret her decision. After all, the chances of him breaking through to Foundation Establishnt were slim. It was even possible that he would never achieve it in this lifeti. Once she reached Foundation Establishnt, the gap between them would grow vast.
The difference between Foundation Establishnt and Qi Refining was not rely one of strength, but of status as well. Ye Chen feared that her progress toward Foundation Establishnt might be hindered. He was even more afraid that, once she achieved Foundation Establishnt, she would look back on tonight and regret it.
That was why, despite his own desires, he had firmly rejected her. As for why she knew that Ye Chen desired her, it was because she had deliberately changed into a particularly soft dress. At this mont, it was clear that Ye Chen's sword hilt pressed gently against the center of her soft form.
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In any case, Ye Chen's constant consideration for her well-being only deepened Yao Xi's gratitude. After a mont's hesitation, she spoke seriously, "Alright! Since that is the case, then I must thank you, Junior Brother!"
Yao Xi had made her decision. The world of cultivation was far from safe. Since her chances of breaking through to Foundation Establishnt were greater, she would take matters into her own hands. That way, if the cultivation world ever descended into chaos, she would at least be able to protect Ye Chen.
Furthermore, once she successfully broke through to Foundation Establishnt, she would imdiately seek Ye Chen upon exiting her seclusion. She would make sure Ye Chen knew that she had no regrets. As she thought about it, a playful glint appeared in Yao Xi's eyes as she swayed her slender waist. It was clear that Ye Chen, holding her, tensed for a mont.
When Ye Chen finally released her, Yao Xi turned her head and was t with the sight of his beaming face. This made Yao Xi smile brightly in return. It was she who had accepted Ye Chen's offering, yet it was Ye Chen who always seed so happy. What a fool he was!
...
"Since that is the case, I will take my leave," Ye Chen said, his voice filled with resolve. "Best of luck to you, Senior Sister, in your Foundation Establishnt!"
Ye Chen bowed slightly, his farewell brisk and decisive.
Yao Xi, initially puzzled by the slight curve of his back after she turned, now understood. She couldn't help but giggle. "Junior Brother, you know, today could work. Do you really intend to wait until my Foundation Establishnt?"
Ye Chen, ever resolute, left without hesitation.
As for Yao Xi, she truly was a srizing beauty. Her physical allure was overwhelming. Especially that playful sway of her waist earlier—it had been almost scandalous. What man could possibly resist?
However, Ye Chen quickly refocused his mind. The system's notification brought a greater pull of attention.
"Gift successfully given!"
"The gift is a Low-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill."
"Feedback is in progress..."
"Thirty-fold feedback activated..."
"System detects that the gift given by the host is extrely significant to the recipient, exceeding their expectations, causing a trendous shift in their mindset, triggering a critical hit reward!"
"Reward: Thirty top-grade Foundation Establishnt Pills."
"Top-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill: Increases breakthrough chances by forty percent, and, when consud, protects the body's ridian foundation. Failure will not result in Qi damage..."
Looking at the reward, Ye Chen's smile grew even wider. The low-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill increased the breakthrough chances by ten percent. The dium-grade offered twenty percent. The high-grade, thirty percent. Moreover, the protective effect also increased accordingly.
However, no matter the grade, these pills couldn't be used indefinitely. Each failure still caused so damage to one's Qi; it only varied in how much was lost. Even the high-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill could only support seven or eight breakthroughs at most before its potential was exhausted, with no further opportunities.
The low-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill, on the other hand, could only support two or three breakthroughs. But the top-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill, however, could allow for infinite breakthroughs. As long as you possessed the top-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill, a failed breakthrough would have no lasting consequences.
For Ye Chen, this was invaluable. After all, he had little confidence in his own ability to breakthrough. A third-grade spiritual root was, indeed, a considerable disadvantage.
As for treasures that could improve one's spiritual root, Ye Chen had tried searching. Such treasures did exist in the world of cultivation.
But Ye Chen had only seen them in books. They were mostly monopolized by top-tier factions like Sacred Grounds, used exclusively by their disciples. For outsiders, acquiring them was nearly impossible. Improving his natural aptitude seed out of reach for now.
Thus, for Ye Chen, the top-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill was the most crucial item. With enough of these, he was certain he could successfully reach Foundation Establishnt.
...
According to Yao Xi's multiplier, the system should have rewarded him with thirty low-grade Foundation Establishnt Pills. But with the critical hit, they had all turned into top-grade ones. It was almost too good to be true.
The difference in value between top-grade and low-grade Foundation Establishnt Pills was at least a hundredfold. For ordinary cultivators, the top-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill was of imnse importance. With enough of them, one could certainly break through.
But refining Foundation Establishnt Pills was an arduous process. And the primary ingredients were quickly becoming extinct, mostly controlled by monopolistic factions. Alchemists had few opportunities to craft them, so producing top-grade Pills was exceedingly rare. Even the top factions, like Sacred Grounds, might not have many of them.
Thus, top-grade Foundation Establishnt Pills were practically priceless in the cultivation world. And now, the system had rewarded him with thirty of them. It was truly a blessing.
But thirty top-grade Foundation Establishnt Pills were not enough. Ye Chen needed more. Next year, he would surely reach the ninth layer of Qi Refining and win the Sect Competition, which would grant him high-grade Foundation Establishnt Pills.
If Yao Xi hadn't broken through by then, he'd give it to her. If he offered her a high-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill, he was confident that the feedback would result in even more top-grade Foundation Establishnt Pills...
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