NovelYeni Chapter 169: Cohabiting with Ji Ruxue
Chapter 169: Cohabiting with Ji Ruxue
Jiang Chen and Xie Zhen bowed respectfully, their hands clasped in front of their chests, toward the places where Ji Mingxiu and the four Supreme Elders had stood.
Then, Xie Zhen gave Jiang Chen a nod of approval, his eyes filled with gratitude and respect. Shortly after, he too disappeared from sight.
His departure silently affirmed Ji Mingxiu’s decision to entrust the two young women to Jiang Chen’s watchful care.
"Until we meet again, Elder Xie Zhen," Jiang Chen murmured, bowing his head respectfully toward the spot where Xie Zhen had just stood.
’Could this be the result of a particular cultivation technique?’ Jiang Chen wondered as he noticed the sharp contrast between Elder Xie Zhen’s reserved manner and the lively nature of his granddaughter, Xie Xiaojing.
He quickly brushed aside the thought, his attention shifting back to the pills he had received from Ji Mingxiu and the others. His face lit up with excitement.
These were top-grade pills, designed for practitioners at the Heavenly Origin realm.
In terms of Villain Value points, they would be worth tens of thousands!
Although Jiang Chen couldn’t use these pills himself, he intended to secretly give the soul-nourishing pills to Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning!
Given their current states, the soul-nourishing pills of the Heavenly Origin rank could have a significant positive effect.
Of course, he would only distribute his share after setting aside the pills that Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing didn’t need.
After arranging this, Jiang Chen sat cross-legged beside the unconscious maidens, delving into silent cultivation as he patiently waited for them to awaken.
Time passed slowly. Two hours later.
Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing slowly opened their eyes, a hint of confusion in their gaze.
They quickly recognized the familiar face looking down at them, his smile warm and reassuring.
"You’re awake," Jiang Chen said, his relief clear in his voice. "I’m glad to see the treatment worked so well." His smile remained steady.
"Senior Brother Jiang Chen!"
"Jiang Chen, you’ve saved us!"
Seeing Jiang Chen so close, Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing’s eyes lit up with various emotions, their joy and gratitude clearly visible in their bright eyes.
Truthfully, during the infiltration by the Demonic Spiritual Qi, their minds were terrifyingly clear, yet they were helpless against their own violent thoughts.
All efforts to fight this invasion had been futile.
They had felt powerless, witnessing the slow deterioration of their bodies and spirits under the eerie power’s influence.
They knew that if the corrosion had completed, the ensuing torment would have been worse than death itself.
Miraculously, thanks to Jiang Chen, they were spared from such a fate!
"Don’t worry, you two. You’re completely safe now. As long as I’m here, no harm will come to you," Jiang Chen reassured them, his voice gaining a mature and charming resonance.
"Senior Brother Jiang Chen, we owe you so much!" Xie Xiaojing’s eyes were full of gratitude as she spoke earnestly to Jiang Chen.
’I’m curious to see my current Villain Value tally!’ With this thought, Jiang Chen opened his status panel, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
[Host: Jiang Chen
Aptitude: Perfect Grade
Innate Talent: Eternal Boundless Body (Death Calamity True Dragon)
Realm: Early-stage Inquiring Journey
True Combat Power: Late-stage Inquiring Journey+
Cultivation Methods: Purple Heaven Dark Star Heavenly Scripture (Dao Palace, Main Technique), Silent Annihilation Heavenly Sword Art, Crimson Jade Clear Sky Scroll, Moonstride Starshift Steps, Dao Origin Bright Flow Chart, Great Martial Eight Ghostly Steps (Inquiring Journey, Perfect-level), Wind Void Steps Manual, Dormant Spirit Stirring Divine Art, Seven Extremes Body Refinement Art, Heavenly Spring Coalescing Sea Art, Void Rainbow Sword Technique (Heavenly Origin, Perfect-level)...
Main Equipment: Purple Orchid Meteor Leaf (Inquiring Journey, Top-grade), Unbroken Thousand Strings Holy Vessel (Heavenly Origin, Top-grade), Shadowblade Sword (Heavenly Origin, Lower-grade), Carefree Heavenly Extreme Robe (Heavenly Origin, Lower-grade), Black Crystal Sky Piercing Shuttle (Mysterious Platform, Top-grade)...
Villain Value: 23,600 points
Black Heavenly Fate Value: 15,848 points
Heaven-Defying Fate Changers: Villain Eye, Burning World Red Lotus, Eternal Vows Binding Ring, Wordless Heavenly Jade
System Mall: Level 2]
’Exceeding twenty thousand, not too shabby,’ Jiang Chen mused, satisfaction evident in his thoughts. ’But the primary gain here is the weakening of Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value,’ a smirk tugged at the corners of his lips.
While Jiang Chen was engrossed in his thoughts, they finally reached Ji Ruxue’s residence.
Given its close proximity to Ji Mingxiu’s dwelling, their journey was brief, inducing a twinge of disappointment in Jiang Chen, who perhaps hoped for a longer time.
Subsequently, the trio made their way into Ji Ruxue’s main palace.
"Jiang Chen, in the coming days, Xiaojing and I will be living together. You can—well, you’re welcome to stay in the adjacent quarters. If anything happens, you’ll be able to help us quickly," Ji Ruxue said, a blush tinting her cheeks as she spoke to Jiang Chen.
Inviting a man to stay so close to her personal space was a novel and somewhat unsettling experience for her.
It was only natural for her to feel somewhat bashful.
Yet, considering the potential for unexpected complications for both her and Xie Xiaojing, they had no choice but to make this arrangement.
"Understood!" Jiang Chen nodded and, with a friendly smile, took out some pills and presented them to the two women. "These pills were given to me by Master, Elder Xie Zhen, and the four Supreme Elders, for your recovery."
"At present, the Great Peace Cleansing Heart Profound Pill is the most beneficial for you. Here, take one each," he added.
Without saying a word, Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing nodded and readily accepted the pills, then proceeded onward.
Jiang Chen followed closely behind.
Shortly thereafter, navigating through a series of pavilions and corridors, they arrived at a jade-hued, three-story structure surrounded by a courtyard.
This was Ji Ruxue’s private living quarters.
’Starting today, I’ll be residing in Ji Ruxue’s personal home. I can’t help but wonder how Fang Yuan will react once he learns of this, hehe!’ Jiang Chen’s heart brimmed with silent mirth as he accompanied Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing through the formation gateway into the jade-colored edifice.