Chapter 997: Of Course I Choose the Little Demoness!

Everyone was stunned.

Ye Chen, on the other hand, found it amusing. This was exactly the little demoness's personality. He naturally knew that Yan Ruyu needed the power of new life. He had already left the Chaos Azure Lotus seed in the Myriad Races Immortal City for her. So at this moment, there was actually nothing much to think about.

Su Yuxuan had already curled up completely in Ye Chen's arms. While drawing circles on his chest as if no one else was around, she smiled sweetly and asked, "Senior Brother, both my master and Fairy Yan Ruyu need it. Who are you planning to give it to?"

In an instant, Manjusaka grew nervous. She actually felt somewhat embarrassed about offering herself, since Ye Chen was her disciple's Dao companion.

However, Ye Chen had never been picky. He had not even spared her own master, let alone others. Moreover, Su Yuxuan had already persuaded her earlier. So she could let it go.

But right now, she was still tense. After all, an immortal corpse's origin accompanied by the power of new life was something that could only be encountered by chance. If Ye Chen gave it to Yan Ruyu, she did not know how many more years she would have to wait for another opportunity.

And Ye Chen clearly favored Yan Ruyu. He had given her the Black Tortoise Undying Fruit without hesitation earlier. In the past, he had even shamelessly pursued her despite his unrivaled status, continuing to chase after her even after being publicly rejected in front of everyone. This made Manjusaka extremely worried. Ripples surged across her soul body.

Yan Ruyu's emotions were also complicated at this moment. She felt that, given how much Ye Chen valued her, he would most likely choose to give it to her. But she was someone who had reached her current level through decisive choices. She had already made up her mind.

The moment Ye Chen spoke, she would proactively refuse, then apologize to him, express her regret and her true feelings, and take the initiative to ask him to become her Dao companion. That way, once the news spread, no one would criticize Ye Chen anymore. After all, it would be her taking the initiative.

Everyone was waiting for Ye Chen to speak.

Ye Chen, of course, knew that the little demoness was feeling a bit jealous. Therefore, without the slightest hesitation, he stroked her hair and said softly, "You and I have known each other since we were weak, going through love and hate all the way to today. Your position in my heart is unique and irreplaceable. So this immortal corpse's origin will naturally be given to your master…"

As soon as his words fell, Ye Chen raised his hand. The immortal corpse's origin, which he had just put away and which was still surging with green light, was brought out again and sent in front of Manjusaka.

Hearing Ye Chen's voice and watching his actions, the little demoness's eyes sparkled brightly.

Although she did not mind how many female cultivators Ye Chen had, the fact that he had chosen her without any hesitation in front of Yan Ruyu made her extremely satisfied. Her entire body softened as she clung to Ye Chen. "Senior Brother, you're so good to me…"

Her voice was charming and seductive, full of twists and turns. It sounded as if she was about to set up a formation at any moment to isolate everyone around them.

Manjusaka was struck by surprise. Her Nine Nether Blood Soul surged like massive waves.

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"Thank you, Senior… I am endlessly grateful. Once I reshape my physical body, I will offer myself immediately."

Hearing this, the corners of Ye Chen's mouth twitched. He could not help but wave his hand. Then he turned his gaze toward Yan Ruyu.

At this moment, Yan Ruyu's expression shifted subtly. A huge wave surged in her heart. She had indeed been prepared to refuse. But Ye Chen had not hesitated for even a fraction of a second before giving the origin to Manjusaka.

This truly created a huge sense of loss in her.

On one hand, she became even more attracted to Ye Chen. After all, he had valued his former Dao companion so highly and had not shown the slightest hesitation because of her. This showed how devoted he was. If Ye Chen entered the immortal realm in the future and met someone better than her, he definitely would not forget her or grow tired of the old and fond of the new.

On the other hand, Yan Ruyu could not help but feel disappointed. Along with the disappointment came deep anxiety. Would Ye Chen eventually lose interest in her because he had never obtained her, or because the novelty had worn off?

There was also the possibility that her public rejection had hurt his heart. She had already developed feelings. But if Ye Chen had already lost interest in her, she would find it truly hard to accept. In the current situation, she could not speak up. Otherwise, Ye Chen might think she was trying to compete for the immortal corpse's origin.

Ye Chen noticed the changing expressions on Yan Ruyu's face but did not think too much about it. He did not care whether Yan Ruyu liked him or not. Even though her appearance was peerless and could stand shoulder to shoulder with his fiancée, and her temperament was almost unmatched by anyone, Ye Chen truly did not care much about these things. He only cared about critical strikes.

Ye Chen smiled and said a polite line, "Fairy Yan, my apologies!"

Yan Ruyu gently shook her head. "Fellow Daoist Ye is too polite. I already owe you far too much, and this time you even saved my life… It is I who should be thanking you."

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. He felt that when Yan Ruyu spoke now, the previous polite and distant tone was gone. Instead, there was a different flavor in her voice.

However, Ye Chen did not dwell on it. After all, the little demoness was still drawing circles on his chest. At the same time, the system notification sounded in his mind.

"Congratulations, host. Gift successfully given…"

"Gift: Immortal Corpse Origin!"

"Three thousand times feedback in progress…"

"Detected that the gifted item holds extreme importance to the recipient…"

"Triggering maximum critical strike feedback…"

"Host possesses the Primordial Chaos Supreme Body."

"Feedback automatically converted into Primordial Chaos Supreme Body origin."

"Host's Primordial Chaos Supreme Body increased to 1%!"

Hearing the system feedback, Ye Chen shook his head. This wave was actually a loss.

First, the power of new life had been thrown in as a bonus with no feedback.

Second, although Manjusaka had also triggered a maximum critical strike, the immortal corpse's origin was extremely rich. If given to his fiancée, it could have easily jumped his physique from four-thousandths to at least two percent, or even three percent.

This could be said to be the first time Ye Chen had taken such a loss when giving a gift. But at his current realm and strength, losing a little was no big deal. Once he entered the immortal realm, there should be even more opportunities.

…

Manjusaka had finally obtained the immortal corpse's origin. She was about to gain the physical body she had dreamed of and regain human form instead of drifting around like a soul all day. This naturally made her extremely anxious.

Manjusaka immediately said, "I intend to reshape my physical body right now. Yuxuan, help me set up a formation…"

Reshaping a physical body was a major event. Moreover, the process could not be watched by outsiders. It needed to be isolated.

Su Yuxuan, who had been rubbing her small feet and drawing circles on Ye Chen's chest, immediately brightened up when she heard this. Without hesitation, she took out an array disk and threw it down.

In an instant, a grand formation rose up. It could block external divine sense and vision—even quasi-immortals would not be able to probe inside or see clearly.

"Yuxuan, come with me…"

Reshaping a physical body involved many complicated steps. Manjusaka had prepared many divine materials and treasures for this. It would be difficult to handle alone.

Su Yuxuan nodded at once and pulled Ye Chen along as she prepared to step into the formation.

Manjusaka's pupils shrank slightly…

Su Yuxuan explained softly, "Master, the immortal corpse's origin is not that easy to refine. If any problems arise midway, it would be best if Senior Brother is present…"

Hearing this explanation, Manjusaka still felt somewhat embarrassed.