64: Marriage exchanged for a fairy destiny

Chu Ye chuckled softly, his fingertips lingering on her plump curves as he teased, "Madam, staying awake late at night, dressed like this, and even bathed in incense... Could it be you are specifically waiting for this Prince to 'favor' you?"

Madam Hua Yu looked up at him, her eyes shimmering as she shed her Sect Master's majesty, revealing the unique languor and charm of a mature woman. She whispered reproachfully, "Doesn't Master... just love this sort of thing?"

As she spoke, she reached out to undress him like an ordinary wife, her movements natural and familiar.

Chu Ye could no longer restrain himself. He immediately transformed into a hungry wolf, pouncing on her upon the brocade quilt.

An intense session of Dual Cultivation homework lasted for a full day.

Afterward, Madam Hua Yu's aura became increasingly solid and powerful, her face as radiant as a famous flower watered overnight by immortal dew.

Chu Ye toyed with her, reluctant to let go, before finally getting down to business.

"Madam, how much do you know about the Guanghan Immortal Palace? Also, regarding the rumors of the Central Region secretly planning to besiege me... have you heard any specific movements on your end?"

He didn't believe that this new "pillow partner" of his, who presided over the Myriad Spirits Heavenly Sect and possessed an information network spanning the Central Region, would be ignorant of such a major trend.

Madam Hua Yu snuggled beside Chu Ye, her expression no longer lazy and seductive but filled with gravity as she revealed the core intelligence she had gathered.

"Their primary goal in joining forces this time is indeed the 'Immortal Opportunity' you possess."

She spoke bluntly, "If you could only influence the Emperor Realm, those top-tier forces might try to recruit or trade with you, but they wouldn't necessarily go to such lengths. This is because the Emperor Realm is not enough to overturn the status quo they have maintained for ten thousand years."

She tilted her head slightly, looking at Chu Ye. "But an Immortal is different. The birth of a new Immortal is enough to propel a second-rate force to the first-rate, and give a first-rate force the qualification to compete for hegemony."

"This is a variable that can shift the balance of power in the entire Central Region. How can those high-and-mighty established forces allow a True Dragon to easily leap out of the 'pond' below?"

"Joining forces to suppress you and nipping the danger in the bud is their logic."

As for why the Guanghan Immortal Palace was the most active and even the implicit leader, Madam Hua Yu also looked puzzled. "I haven't fully investigated the specific reason. I've only vaguely heard that there seems to be a certain existence in the Palace who urgently needs an Immortal Opportunity to break through their Realm, to the point where it cannot be delayed. And they... could never agree to your 'conditions'."

She paused and explained, "The foundation of the Guanghan Immortal Palace is female chastity and the Heartless Great Dao. Their palace rules are strict: they only accept female Disciples, who must be virgins upon entry, and they must Cultivate the 'Cold Emotion Art' to sever the seven emotions and six desires, focusing solely on the Dao."

"Your method of... 'exchanging marriage for Immortal Opportunity' is, in their eyes, no different from an evil path that desecrates their palace rules and defiles their orthodoxy."

"Since they want the opportunities you carry but cannot follow your 'rules',"

Madam Hua Yu concluded, "there is only one path left: to first use force to control you, capture you, and then discuss other matters. Only once they have the initiative will they perhaps consider how to 'safely' obtain what they need."

Hearing this, Chu Ye showed no fear; instead, his eyes suddenly lit up, much like a hungry wolf discovering a lush pasture full of fat lambs!

"All female Disciples? Must be virgins? Cultivating the Heartless Dao?"

He repeated in a low voice, his fingertips unconsciously wandering over Madam Hua Yu's smooth back. His lips curled into a meaningful, even slightly excited arc. "How is this a threat... this is practically the System's mission prompt ringing frantically in my ears!"

Regardless of what noble reasons the other party had for dealing with him, in Chu Ye's eyes, the Guanghan Immortal Palace had transformed from a "potential threat" into a glittering "super dungeon" filled with high-score, stunning targets!

Ask him to give up?

How could that be possible!

Madam Hua Yu felt the change in his emotions. Seeing the strange light flashing in his eyes, she didn't feel relieved; instead, she became even more worried.

She couldn't help but remind him, "Do not underestimate the enemy. The cultivation of that Palace Mistress of Guanghan, Fairy Li Yue, is likely unfathomable. She hasn't appeared in the world for a long time. Her ranking on the great dao golden ranking list is based on her cultivation of the fourth level of the Immortal Realm from her last appearance. But comparing it vaguely with my current perception as a ninth-level Immortal Realm... her aura is still above mine."

She spoke in a heavy tone, "To give me such a clear sense of pressure, I'm afraid... she has reached the Peak of the Immortal Realm, and may even have half a foot in the threshold of the legendary Heavenly Immortal. This is the real trouble."

Chu Ye heard the genuine concern in her words. This former formidable Sect Master of Myriad Spirits had clearly tied her interests and even her safety tightly to Chu Ye, far exceeding her maintenance of the old status quo in the Central Region.

He felt a slight warmth in his heart, and his soothing movements became gentler. Gently stroking her graceful curves, he chuckled, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Since they've come, I'll deal with them. They want to treat me as prey to be besieged..."

A light as sharp as a blade flashed in Chu Ye's eyes, mixed with playfulness and absolute confidence.

"But in this game, who is the real hunter and who is the ignorant prey wandering into a trap... it's still too early to draw a conclusion."

He lowered his head and planted a kiss on Madam Hua Yu's smooth forehead, his tone certain. "Let's see how they make their move. We will... counter their moves as they come, and collect some 'interest' along the way."

Chu Ye weighed the combat power of both sides. The Palace Mistress of Guanghan, Li Yue, was suspected to be at the Peak of the Immortal Realm. On his side, the only one who could barely match up seemed to be Madam Hua Yu, the ninth-level Immortal Realm beauty in his arms.

Qin Ni Chang, the Witch Queen, the Fox Immortal, and the Buddhist Abbess had infinite potential, but what they lacked right now was time to accumulate.

His gaze fell on the charming Sect Master in his arms. Chu Ye wound a strand of her hair around his finger and spoke slowly, "Do you want to... take another step up and see the scenery of a True Immortal?"

Madam Hua Yu's delicate body trembled imperceptibly, and her eyes instantly brightened with startling intensity.

True Immortal!

That was the legendary Realm that countless Immortal Realm giants dreamed of but could never reach!

She had no doubt that this little man before her had the ability; after all, miracles seemed like a common occurrence for him.

Suppressing the turmoil in her heart, she snuggled into his arms even more submissively, raising her seductive eyes. Her voice carried a perfect touch of testing and caution: "This concubine naturally desires it immensely."

"It's just... for such a Heaven-Defying Opportunity, what kind of price must I pay?"

She knew all too well that there was no such thing as a free lunch, especially since Chu Ye's "lunches" always came with a high price tag.

Chu Ye looked at her with appreciation. This woman was smart enough and pragmatic enough.

To the outside, she was a majestic Sect Master; to her daughter, a loving mother; and to him, she could position herself correctly and make good use of her mature charm.

Used well, she was a handy and eye-pleasing sharp blade.

"The price, indeed, exists." Chu Ye didn't beat around the bush. He lightly tilted her chin up and looked directly into her eyes. "Under normal circumstances, helping you break through might not be difficult. But time is tight right now. To give you crushing strength before the enemies strike, we must use some unconventional methods."

He lowered his voice, sounding a bit mysterious. "I have an array derived from the Legacy of the heavenly secret abacus, called the 'Time Flow Tracing Array'."

"To put it simply, it's buying time with money. By investing enough resources to activate it, the time flow inside the array can reach ten times that of the outside world! Ten days of cultivation inside is only one day outside."

"As for what this 'bought' time will be used for?"

Chu Ye's lips curled into a mischievous and certain smile. "Dual Cultivation."