Chapter 229: Taking Xian Lin'er 3
Half an hour later.
Ye Chen was thoroughly satisfied.
Xian Lin'er discarded her soiled stockings and shed her lab coat, revealing the tailored business suit beneath.
Though not as explosively curvaceous as Ma Xiaotao, Xian Lin'er possessed a perfectly proportioned figure. As a mature woman in her prime, certain areas were exceptionally soft and supple—exactly Ye Chen's taste.
Xian Lin'er reclined diagonally on the sofa.
Ye Chen lay on top of her, about to open his mouth to taste her, when Xian Lin'er pinched his cheek.
"Cut the crap. Where's my gift?" Xian Lin'er whined.
That scoundrel Ye Chen was trying to get something for nothing again—absolutely unacceptable.
At the same time, a hint of suspicion flickered in Xian Lin'er's gaze as she looked at him.
Could that rascal have lied to her?
That would be even more despicable!
"Ahem, Teacher, don't look at me like that. I really did prepare a gift~" Feeling a bit flustered under Xian Lin'er's gaze, Ye Chen decided to stop playing coy.
He straightened up, then took out a jade box and placed it firmly on Xian Lin'er's chest, where it sat steady without any sign of slipping.
"What is this?"
Xian Lin'er glanced down at it, then looked back up at Ye Chen without rushing to open it.
Ye Chen smiled faintly and explained, "Teacher, you should know I gave Sister Xiao Tao a gift that caused her martial soul to evolve, right?"
As Ye Chen finished speaking, Xian Lin'er's breathing suddenly grew rapid.
"You mean... this gift could also evolve my martial soul!"
Xian Lin'er sat bolt upright, her face filled with shock.
Possessing even one such treasure was already a heaven-defying stroke of luck.
When she learned of Ma Xiaotao's soul evolution, she had even harbored some resentment toward Ye Chen—why hadn't he kept such a precious treasure for himself?
She never imagined Ye Chen possessed another one.
And if there was a second one, who knew if there might be a third...
Where on earth did this guy Ye Chen get such mind-blowing opportunities?
Could it be that Ye Chen's own martial soul evolved because he consumed such a treasure?
"Teacher, your martial soul is already incredibly powerful and has no flaws. It's impossible for every martial soul to undergo evolution..."
Ye Chen shook his head, sounding somewhat resigned. "The reason Sister Xiaotao's martial soul evolved was mainly because the treasure I gave her had compatible attributes. Plus, her martial soul was already quite powerful, though it had flaws. The treasure I gave her primarily compensated for those flaws, which is why Sister Xiaotao's martial soul underwent such a profound transformation."
"But that makes it incredibly precious..."
Such a priceless treasure would make even a titled Douluo envious—its value surpassing even a hundred-thousand-year soul bone.
And now, such a treasure had appeared in her hands...
Xian Lin'er cradled the jade box against her chest, her hands trembling slightly.
"This is nothing. In my heart, you, Teacher, are the most important~"
Ye Chen chuckled softly, then gently took Xian Lin'er's small hand and together they opened the jade box.
Inside the box lay a flawless ginseng root, resting in serene stillness.
The ginseng's form was both strange and magnificent. Its body was divided into nine distinct sections, not the usual fibrous strands of common ginseng, but rather nine meticulously carved, seamless pieces of glazed crystal.
Each segment was exquisitely translucent, filled with a semi-solid sap that resembled the purest melted white jade. Under the light, it emitted a luminous glow, each segment pulsing faintly as if alive.
The surface of the ginseng root is exceptionally clean, with almost no excess roots or fibers. Only at its very base cling a few extremely fine, jade-colored root filaments, like strands of solidified chalcedony.
The sap does not overflow but seems sealed within this glass-like heart-shaped shell, glistening and dripping with moisture, radiating waves of pure, unadulterated life energy.
As the jade box opened, a refreshingly fragrant scent wafted out.
Merely inhaling the aroma, Xian Lin'er felt the fatigue that had accumulated over recent days dissipate by more than half.
"This treasure is called the Nine-Heart Mystic Jade Ginseng," Ye Chen explained slowly. "It possesses profound effects: replenishing vital essence, extending longevity, enhancing cultivation, calming the spirit, and clearing the mind to bring enlightenment."
Of course, its most crucial effect was enhancing insight and purifying the spirit—making it perfectly suited for a research-oriented soul master like Xian Lin'er.
"Extend longevity? Is that even real?!"
Xian Lin'er instantly clutched it like a priceless treasure, her eyes sparkling with uncontrollable excitement.
Clearly, women's priorities were different—especially for a beautiful young woman like Xian Lin'er, who was intensely devoted to beauty.
"Ahem, the primary effects are enhancing cultivation and increasing insight..." Ye Chen explained somewhat awkwardly.
As for longevity, the "Seed of Life" he had condensed possessed the most potent effects.
Ye Chen was a bit speechless. Had he known Xian Lin'er cared so much about this aspect, he would have simply given her the "Seed of Life" directly. Why go through all this trouble...
But he could always give her the "Seed of Life" later.
Hmm, there was no rush.
"Alright..."
Xian Lin'er sighed resignedly, though not entirely disappointed. "How should I take this?"
"Just swallow it. It won't disappoint you, Teacher." " Ye Chen hurriedly added.
"Xiao Chen... thank you."
A thousand words seemed condensed into those three simple characters.
After speaking, Xian Lin'er extended her slender fingers and carefully removed the nine-segmented, glassy-like mystical jade ginseng from the jade box.
The ginseng felt icy to the touch, radiating a strange vitality, as if a faint pulse was transmitting through her fingertips.
Xian Lin'er hesitated no longer and placed one segment into her mouth.
Something wondrous happened instantly.
The segment, seemingly as hard as glass, melted the moment it touched her tongue!
It was neither as tough and chewy as imagined, nor as bitter as anticipated.
Instead, it felt like condensed, supremely pure nectar, carrying an indescribable, refreshing herbal sweetness that slid incredibly smoothly down her throat.
Almost the instant it dissolved—
BOOM!
An unimaginable torrent of pure energy exploded within Xian Lin'er, instantly coursing through her entire body.
Gentle yet colossal, this energy surged through every corner of her being with unstoppable force.
Her limbs and bones, like parched land receiving long-awaited rain, greedily absorbed this supremely pure nourishment.
"Mmm..."
Xian Lin'er couldn't help but let out an extremely suppressed moan.
The impact was too strong, too sudden—a hundred times more intense than she had anticipated!
Her body tensed involuntarily. Beneath her fair skin, a faint blue glow of soul power seeped out uncontrollably, instantly enveloping her entire being.
The powerful aura of a titled Douluo broke free from its restraints, erupting like a long-suppressed mountain flood!
The temperature in the laboratory shot up abruptly. The air seemed ignited, emitting a faint hum.
Nearby, on the lab bench, several scattered flakes of lightweight metal were swept up by this invisible force, suspended midair.
For the first time, the soul-guided array runes covering the walls and floor—designed to isolate energy disturbances—flickered wildly, their light flickering erratically under the impact of Xian Lin'er's uncontrolled aura.
Ye Chen hastily activated the "Mental Domain" of the Spirit Domain Realm, sealing off all commotion to avoid drawing others' attention.
After all, if anyone else saw Xian Lin'er in her current disheveled state, it would be disastrous.
(END CHAPTER)
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