NABC Chapter 360 Compensation
Chapter 360 Compensation
Chapter 360 Compensation
His arrival instantly shattered the delicate balance in the hall.
The three women stopped sipping their tea and their gazes all turned toward them.
The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat frozen.
Yue Qingqiu was Chen Yi's former dual cultivation senior sister in name, with whom he had shared intimate physical contact and a deep bond.
Ning Bu'er, on the other hand, established her position through her actions at the most crucial moment for Chen Yi, and is now the Daoist partner that everyone tacitly acknowledges.
Hu Mingyue, nominally his niece, was watching this scene with great interest, a mischievous smile in her clear eyes, wondering how Uncle Chen would solve this problem.
An awkward silence lingered in the air.
However, Chen Yi's reaction was beyond everyone's expectations.
He seemed oblivious to the complex gaze that was almost solidifying, and walked straight to the head seat. His eyes swept over the three people, and without any hesitation, he spoke directly, his tone as calm as if he were arranging a trivial matter.
"Bu Er, arrange a cave dwelling for Qing Qiu later."
"Let her also cultivate in this fourth-grade high-quality spiritual vein."
Ning Bu'er's fingers, which were holding the teacup, tightened almost imperceptibly.
She slightly raised her eyes to look at Chen Yi, a hint of surprise flashing in her cool eyes.
What does Chen Lang mean by this?
Is this to formally bring Yue Qingqiu into the room as well?
Yue Qingqiu froze. She had already prepared for the worst and was even ready to accept Chen Yi's coldness or estrangement.
She thought that with Ning Bu'er as his new love, Junior Brother Chen might have already forgotten about her, his old flame.
But he wanted to make room for her in a cave dwelling.
A complex and inexplicable emotion welled up in her heart, causing a flush to rise instantly on her cheeks. She subconsciously lowered her head, not daring to look into anyone's eyes.
She knew in her heart that Ning Bu'er's all-out help when Chen Yi achieved Nascent Soul had already caused her to lose completely. Even if she could enter this gate now, her status would be completely different.
She should probably start calling Ning Bu'er "elder sister".
A faint hint of resentment flashed across Ning Bu'er's beautiful eyes as she glared at Chen Yi, but ultimately did not utter a word in rebuttal.
She sighed inwardly, already understanding Chen Yi's will.
This man never makes choices.
He will only bring those he approves of under his wing.
With a flick of her wrist, a cave key shimmering with a soft, luminous light appeared in her palm. She looked at Yue Qingqiu, her voice still cold and clear, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.
"Sister Yue, this cave is not far from Chen Lang's place of meditation. Please accept it for now."
"If you need maids or any training supplies in the future, just tell me and I will prepare them for you."
Upon hearing this, Yue Qingqiu trembled and quickly stood up, bowing low and slightly bending her knees, before accepting the key with both hands.
The jade key felt slightly cool to the touch, but her heart was burning hot.
She looked up, her cheeks flushed red as if they were about to bleed, her voice barely audible.
"No, you're the older sister."
"Fairy Ning, rest assured, I—I am here only to cultivate, I will never compete for anything else, and I will not delay you."
After saying that, she glanced quickly at Chen Yi, her eyes filled with shyness, gratitude, and a hint of humility, before quickly sitting back down and burying her head even lower.
Chen Yi seemed completely oblivious to this. He didn't even glance at the interaction between the two women. Instead, he turned his gaze to Ning Bu'er and continued speaking in an unquestionable tone.
"Take out another key to the secret realm."
"Give it to Mingyue."
"In the future, Mingyue can also enter the secret realm of caves for cultivation at any time, just like you, me, and Aunt Xuanyin."
The words fell.
The air in the entire hall fell into a deathly silence.
The swirling spiritual energy ceased its flow, the tea aroma stagnated, and a pin drop could be heard.
"what?"
"ah?
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Two barely suppressed gasps escaped from Ning Bu'er and Yue Qingqiu at the same time.
The two women simultaneously gaped, their beautiful eyes filled with disbelief as they stared at Chen Yi in shock.
What does that mean?
What exactly does he mean?
Even his own niece—
And to announce it so blatantly?
A hidden paradise!
That's no ordinary cave dwelling; it's the core of Qingyun Cave Heaven, a true blessed land! Its cultivation effects far surpass those of a fourth-grade high-level spiritual vein in the outside world.
Even Ning Bu'er, Chen Yi's closest Daoist partner, has only entered that place a handful of times.
There is no other reason than that cultivating within the secret realm of the cave requires extremely high levels of spiritual power and comprehension from the cultivator, demanding an exceptionally keen perception and ability to draw upon the primordial power of heaven and earth.
Chen Yi is actually going to give such a precious cultivation qualification to Hu Mingyue?
Chen Yi bent his fingers and tapped them twice on the stone table.
"What do you mean, 'you guys'? Don't overthink it."
He glanced at Ning Bu'er and Yue Qingqiu, his tone calm but carrying an undeniable force.
"Mingyue's cultivation has reached the peak of the Golden Core stage, and he is only one step away from forming the Nascent Soul stage. Over the years, he has been traveling outside, and his mental state has been tempered to a certain extent, but he lacks a sense of tranquility. I let him go into seclusion in the secret realm so that he can eliminate distracting thoughts and make final preparations for forming the Nascent Soul stage."
Chen Yi had a faint smile on his lips as he chuckled and cursed.
Ning Bu'er and Yue Qingqiu exchanged a glance, their beautiful eyes still holding a hint of scrutiny.
"Oh"
The two of them dragged out their words and slowly sat back down in their original seats.
Chen Yi's explanation sounded flawless, without a single fault.
However, the seeds of doubt remained in the eyes of the two women.
Chen Yi's character wasn't exactly impeccable in their eyes, especially when it came to matters involving female cultivators. His past record had already put them on high alert.
Hu Mingyue sat opposite her, her expression remaining unchanged.
She reached out, her fingertips touching the reward Chen Yi offered, then closed her fingers and gracefully tucked it into her sleeve.
Chen Yi gave the reward readily, and she accepted it as a matter of course.
Their eyes met.
In that instant, it was as if some invisible ripples spread through the air.
In the battle between the Ji family patriarch and the Vajra Temple, the giant hand that spanned the void caused a violent tremor in the causal relationship of this world.
That was a causal strike powerful enough to obliterate an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator.
At that moment, it was Hu Mingyue who secretly plucked the string of cause and effect, annihilating the destructive power aimed at Chen Yi into nothingness.
This is something that can't be discussed openly.
Chen Yi nodded slightly to Hu Mingyue, a sincere gratitude hidden deep in his eyes, and even a hint of respect for the strong.
Hu Mingyue stood up, her posture as upright as a pine tree.
She returned a smile and nodded slightly, acknowledging Chen Yi's gesture.
At this moment, Hu Mingyue's heart was far from as calm as it appeared on the surface.
She was somewhat surprised and doubtful.
In this lower cultivation world where spiritual energy is scarce and laws are incomplete, someone was actually able to detect her subtle movements at the level of cause and effect.
"This cheap Uncle Chen is quite interesting."
Hu Mingyue thought to herself.
Even in her original world, people with such insight were extremely rare.
She re-examined Chen Yi.
With such talent, if placed in a top-tier cultivation holy land, one might truly make a name for oneself.
"If I ascend back to heaven in the future, I'll be missing a reliable assistant. If he performs well enough, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring him along."
With that in mind, Hu Mingyue decided to launch another test.
He wanted to see if Chen Yi's comprehension and talent could truly withstand a greater opportunity.
"By the way, Uncle Chen, I have a feeling that I will face the Nascent Soul Tribulation in six months."
Hu Mingyue's voice was clear and melodious, but it sounded as heavy as a thousand pounds to Chen Yi.
"If Uncle Chen is available at that time, he can come and help me protect the Dharma."
The words "protector of the Dharma" were uttered very softly.
However, in Hu Mingyue's plan, the moment she forms her nascent soul, she will forcibly trigger the operating rules at the very bottom of this world.
That is the embodiment of the Daoist spirit.
Allowing Chen Yi to observe was tantamount to opening a door to the origin of heaven and earth for him.
How much Chen Yi can glean from this will directly determine his value in Hu Mingyue's eyes.
"Six months, good. I'll definitely be there by then."
Chen Yi did not inquire about the Nascent Soul Pill.
He knew very well that someone like Hu Mingyue didn't need any external aids to help her reach the Nascent Soul stage.
The two reached a tacit understanding.
Hu Mingyue turned to look at Ning Bu'er and Yue Qingqiu with a gentle smile, then made an excuse and turned to walk towards her new cave dwelling.
Her steps were extremely steady, each step seemingly on some special rhythm.
Yue Qingqiu sat in the same spot, head bowed, fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, without uttering a word.
Ning Bu'er glared at Chen Yi with a sidelong glance.
"I've also gone into seclusion for spiritual practice. Don't expect to see me for the next ten days to two weeks."
She left with a single sentence, got up and walked away, her demeanor resolute.
Ning Bu'er knew in his heart that Yue Qingqiu had been waiting for this moment for far too long.
Since their parting at the Star Moon Sect years ago, time has passed, and beneath the tranquility of their reunion lies a torrent of emotions.
She was making room for the two of them.
Chen Yi watched Ning Bu'er's disappearing figure, then looked at Yue Qingqiu beside him.
In fact, he hasn't deliberately missed anyone over the years.
The path to immortality lies ahead, an ultimate goal that can make any emotion seem desolate.
When they met again, he felt little emotion.
Yue Qingqiu, however, was getting a little anxious.
She could sense Chen Yi's almost cold calmness.
In this Azure Cloud Cave, in this world of cultivation where powerful figures abound, she needs a foothold, a lever to hold onto.
Chen Yi got up and walked deeper into the cave.
Yue Qingqiu bit her lip tightly and jogged a few steps to catch up.
Upon entering the cave, the heavy stone door slowly closed.
Yue Qingqiu wrapped her arms around Chen Yi's waist from behind, pressing her body tightly against his back.
She turned around and offered him a kiss with a slightly sweet fragrance.
"Junior Brother Chen, I have been accumulating Moon Essence Elixir for many years —"
She whispered in Chen Yi's ear, her voice as soft as a whisper, with a tremor that was impossible to resist.
As Chen Yi felt the soft warmth behind him, the tranquility in his heart was finally shattered.
Since that's the case, there's no need to refuse.
Yue Qingqiu's cultivation method is special, and the process of dual cultivation is indeed a rare baptism for him.
a few days later.
The stone gate opened, and Chen Yi strode out of the cave.
His aura became increasingly smooth and refined, and his previously stable mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation level had now made a significant leap forward.
The nascent soul within his body became more refined, and as his magical power flowed, it faintly carried a trace of pure spiritual light.
This purity made his perception of the origin of heaven and earth even more acute.
Yue Qingqiu lay on the bed behind her, feeling somewhat unwell.
Her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were filled with tenderness. When she looked at Chen Yi, her dependence on him was almost overflowing.
Because her body refinement level was not high enough, her recent frenzy had almost exhausted her physical strength.
"You should go into seclusion here to consolidate your cultivation."
Chen Yi gave a word of advice.
He called over Ning Bu'er and Fairy Xuanyin.
There are still six months until Hu Mingyue completes her Nascent Soul stage, and this time cannot be wasted.
"Let's go, let's go lure Leifeng Pagoda."
Chen Yi rode his escape light, carrying the two women, and sped towards the direction of the Monster Mountain Range.
Leifeng Pagoda.
The world's top-grade Thunder Spirit Array was operating wildly, with dark clouds rolling in the sky and thunder roaring incessantly.
The lightning liquid in the lightning pool has been mostly consumed, leaving less than 30%.
Chen Yi sat at the bottom of the pool.
He was shirtless, wearing only a pair of shorts made of fourth-tier monster hide.
Tiny golden arcs of electricity crackled and popped across his bronze skin.
He opened his palm, and the golden lightning spirit essence at the peak of the fourth rank gathered into a ball, continuously flowing into his meridians.
Every muscle trembled slightly under the tempering of lightning.
Beside the Thunder Pool, Fairy Xuan Yin sat cross-legged.
To facilitate the absorption of lightning power, she wore very little clothing; the thin gauze dress could not conceal her long, fair, jade-like feet.
She extended her fair wrist and offered it to Chen Yi.
Chen Yi pointed his fingers like knives and transferred the refined golden thunder spirit essence into the spiritual treasure on her wrist.
"Buzz—"
Lingbao let out a series of cheerful soft murmurs.
The Ninth Princess's vibrant voice echoed in Chen Yi's mind, carrying a hint of eager anticipation.
Chen Yi got up from time to time.
He precisely injected the golden Thunder Spirit Essence he had condensed in his palm into the major acupoints around the Xuan Yin Fairy's body.
This was his compensation to Fairy Xuanyin.
When they dealt with the Vajra Temple and Ji Yinglong, both Fairy Xuanyin and the Ninth Princess suffered heavy losses.
These Thunder Spirit Essences are the best tonics.
On the other side of the Thunder Pool, Ning Bu'er was lying in the spirit-gathering array that Chen Yi had specially set up.
Her eyes were closed, and her breathing was even.
Chen Yi used a dual cultivation method that combined physical body and soul to transfer thousands of strands of lightning essence into her body.
That violent power was tamed by Chen Yi and became extremely docile, gradually seeping into her bones.
Ning Bu'er was too preoccupied with jealousy at this point.
This intense ordeal left her no time to think about Yue Qingqiu.
Chen Yi's mid-stage fourth-order physical body is simply too strong.
She couldn't handle that domineering power on her own, and her consciousness even became somewhat blurred. She could only passively digest the amazing benefits.
Time flew by amidst the lightning.
Five months have passed in the blink of an eye.
The liquid lightning in the lightning pool had run dry, and the golden lightning had become much thinner.
The Ninth Princess's soul unfolded within the spirit treasure.
That long-suppressed fatigue finally dissipated, replaced by an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.
She let out a satisfied sigh, her spiritual energy lingering above the Thunder Pool for a long time.
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