"Ye Chen, what nonsense are you spouting?" Zi Han said coldly. "You're a friend of my daughter, and moreover, Qing Ge's grand-disciple, how dare you say such words to me?"

Because Ye Chen is her daughter's friend, because Ye Chen is Qing Ge's junior, because Ye Chen is indeed outstanding...

Thus, Zi Han very much admires Ye Chen, even tolerating his disrespect, because it matters not.

However, when Ye Chen uttered, "I like you," Zi Han's composure faltered.

What does this kid think he's doing?

Even though Zi Han has a gentle nature, she is not without a temper, and Ye Chen's brazen behavior has already angered her.

"I see no issue in speaking of my affection," Ye Chen said. "Moreover, as cultivators, we should always be true to our hearts, how can I advance to the great Transcendence if I can't even admit whom I like?"

"..." Zi Han was taken aback by Ye Chen's shamelessness.

"Zi Han, I truly like you. Even though you're older than me, I don't mind!" Ye Chen shamelessly continued.

"Get out!" Zi Han's expression turned icy.

For a woman, a man's confession often adds to her charm.

However, Ye Chen's words were initially pleasant, and even if Zi Han wasn't willing to accept, they were still nice to hear...

But when Ye Chen abruptly said, he didn't mind her being older, it was a jarring statement that almost made Zi Han want to smack him.

What does it matter if I'm older, I'm naturally stunning, surpassing any young beauty by a mile!

You immature brat, you may not mind, but I certainly do!

Because of Ye Chen's words, Zi Han felt displeased and mentally sentenced him to death.

"Zi Han, I..." Ye Chen wanted to salvage something.

"Alright, that's enough for today, I'm leaving." Zi Han turned to leave.

However, when Zi Han wanted to leave, Ye Chen wouldn't allow it.

Ye Chen's figure flickered, blocking Zi Han's path, not letting her leave.

"Ye Chen, don't go too far!" Zi Han said. "I'm letting the previous matter slide, but you..."

"Zi Han, I have something for you!" Ye Chen interrupted, taking out a swirling aura and offering it to Zi Han.

"What is this?" Zi Han's heart trembled.

"Chaos Qi," Ye Chen said. "I obtained this by chance, but have been unable to refine it. As a great Transcendence expert, you should be able to refine it!"

If you don't sacrifice, you won't gain. Ye Chen, desiring to win over the goddess, naturally had to offer something significant.

However, Zi Han, being a great Transcendence expert, wasn't easily moved by many things.

With only the Chaos Qi in his possession being capable of stirring Zi Han, thus making it irresistible.

The Chaos Qi is the primordial breath of Heaven and Earth, useful even for great Transcendence. Obtaining it, Zi Han stood a good chance of comprehending profound mysteries, reaching the Heavenly Dao Domain.

But the Heavenly Dao Domain is an abstruse place, not achievable overnight, requiring time to immerse in.

"Chaos Qi!"

Zi Han looked at the air in Ye Chen's hands, with excitement causing her voice to tremble.

Zi Han naturally knew what Chaos Qi was.

However, Chaos Qi was merely a legend, no one had truly seen it. How did Ye Chen obtain it? Moreover, Chaos Qi is peculiar and cannot be faked, the swirling air in Ye Chen's hand was indisputably Chaos Qi.

Searching through several epochs, one would be hard-pressed to find even a wisp of Chaos Qi, yet Ye Chen possessed an entire bundle… and he wanted to give it to her?

Originally, Zi Han had intended to leave, but with Ye Chen holding Chaos Qi out to her, she found it hard to move.

"This bundle of Chaos Qi is useless to me. You are my most cherished person, so of course, I want to give it to you." Ye Chen said innocently and honestly.

"No." Zi Han suppressed her restlessness, looking seriously at Ye Chen. "Chaos Qi is too precious and too useful for you, I cannot accept it."

"But I insist on giving it." Ye Chen said. "I like you, even if you wanted the stars in the sky, I would find a way to get them for you!"

Ye Chen's method of courting was old-fashioned, but it was effective with Zi Han... she was moved.

Chaos Qi was exceedingly precious, and Ye Chen surely knew this, yet he was willing to offer it to her with open hands, what kind of affection was this?

Could it be, he truly liked her and was not joking?

"This bundle of Chaos Qi is my sentiment; you can refine it yourself, just don't give it to Qing Ge." Ye Chen said.

"I..." Zi Han didn't know what to do.

If Ye Chen was offering something else, Zi Han wouldn't even glance at it, but this was Chaos Qi!

With this bundle of Chaos Qi, Zi Han would become stronger by a degree, and even advance towards the Heavenly Dao Domain, which is what she longed for.

"I'll be going." Ye Chen said. "Even if you don't accept me, don't reject me either, I only want to quietly watch over you."

Finally, Ye Chen handed the Chaos Qi to Zi Han, then turned and left without uttering another word.

No strategies like playing hard to get were needed, Ye Chen had mastered them long ago. Besides, as long as Zi Han refined the Chaos Qi, she'd be intertwined with him, unable to escape his grasp.

Sure enough, after Ye Chen left, Zi Han stood there, dumbfounded, with a blank expression.

"Does Ye Chen really like me?"

Ye Chen's sudden confession left Zi Han unprepared, yet somewhat touched.

She had many admirers in her youth, but she rejected them all, never having had a romantic relationship in her life.

And after rejecting Ye Chen, he surprisingly gifted a bundle of Chaos Qi, not feeling dejected despite the rejection, only wanting to quietly observe her... this stirred something within Zi Han.

"Zi Han, what's wrong with you?" a cool voice chimed in, Qing Ge had arrived.

"It's nothing."

Zi Han quickly stored away the Chaos Qi, not wanting Qing Ge to see it.

Chaos Qi was a gift from Ye Chen to her, although Zi Han and Qing Ge were close, she didn't wish to share it... this was a little secret between her and Ye Chen.

"I've been in seclusion these past few days, how is Ye Chen progressing?" Qing Ge asked.

Qing Ge, being at the peak of great Transcendence, had insights into the Heavenly Dao, although she couldn't quite cross that threshold, she was steadily refining her strength.

"Ye Chen is making significant progress," Zi Han said. "However, his foundation is still shallow, he needs more time to gather experience before advancing to the Transcendence."

"Oh," Qing Ge replied.

In truth, the situation with Ye Chen was clear to both of them, though he was extraordinarily talented, he was still too young. Advancing to great Transcendence requires more time.

"That Immortal Elixir will soon mature; I must adjust my state to strike at my strongest," Zi Han said. "I will be in seclusion these next few days, and Ye Chen... I'll leave him in your hands."

Zi Han intended to refine the Chaos Qi, attempting that breakthrough; even if unsuccessful, her battle strength would nonetheless increase greatly.

"Alright, go into seclusion, I'll handle things here."

Qing Ge agreed without hesitation.

"Boom!"

In a secluded place, Ye Chen's whole body was aglow, once again attempting to break through to the Transcendent Realm.

Qing Ge and Zi Han had underestimated him; under their guidance, he was constantly improving and could achieve great Transcendence at any moment.

Moreover, Qing Ge and Zi Han hadn't concealed anything, telling him about the Immortal Elixir, which sparked an idea within him to claim it for himself.

If he could reach great Transcendence and obtain that Immortal Elixir, his power would surge dramatically, and even if not entering the Heavenly Dao Domain, he would no longer fear Qing Ge and Zi Han.

"Breakthrough!"

Ye Chen had attempted to break through to the great Transcendence once, although he failed in the end, he had gained priceless experience.

Furthermore, with three thousand Heavenly Emperor Runes engraved, Ye Chen continually gained insights, and with the guidance of the two women, his foundation was now deep enough.

At this moment, Ye Chen had reached an unprecedented peak, naturally attempting once more to break through to the Transcendence, entering that supreme domain.

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