Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 674: Good Reward
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Chapter 674: Good Reward
The teal radiance collapsed back into the form of a scroll and was pulled away.
The Celestial Jade Marrow, emitting a tempting purple-golden glow, was suddenly enveloped by the blue light, flying back until it settled firmly within the grasp of Hua Jin the True One.
It felt silky and warm in her palm; a massive, untainted torrent of spiritual energy immediately flooded into her frame, rejuvenating her very soul.
At that moment, Hua Jin the True One felt an unexpected wave of emotion.
This was the first high-grade Celestial Jade Marrow of the current cycle—and she finally held it.
What sort of miserable existence had she been leading until now?
This was the true density of spiritual energy that a Celestial Jade Marrow ought to possess.
This was a treasure with the power to instantly restore a Sect to its former glory!
“Roar!!! Hua Jin! You are seeking death!!” Seeing the premium Celestial Jade Marrow stolen from under his nose, Chen Niu erupted with rage; smoke seemed to billow from his seven orifices in his fury. His savage demonic power slammed against the Sword Mountain restraints binding him, but it was futile—he could do nothing but let out powerless, enraged screams.While Hua Jin and Chen Niu were locked in their intense struggle,
Chen Huaian was lounging in a rocking chair, fiddling with his phone as if he didn't have a care in the world.
Naturally, he was playing the Electronic Girlfriend game.
Following a single use of Divine Wandering in the Void, Li Qingran’s favorability rating had shifted to: ♡♡♡♥♥♥.
He had three activations left.
Initially, Divine Wandering in the Void had been a tool used solely to meet Li Qingran.
But now that they could not only see each other but also engage in deep communication, the remaining charges of Divine Wandering in the Void had become less critical.
The mobile screen brightened.
Li Qingran’s stunningly fresh face—currently flushed with a hint of victorious thrill—appeared on the display.
She was sitting in a meditative posture within her cave dwelling in the Cangyun Realm, clutching the two premium Celestial Jade Marrows she had just seized like priceless treasures.
The purple-gold radiance from the pair of crystals shimmered on her dainty face, making her lips look even more crimson and her skin appear paler—seductive and captivating.
Chen Huaian took a breath and swallowed.
Even though it had been less than thirty minutes since their last encounter,
he found himself thinking about it again.
“Master! Master! Look!”
Li Qingran held up the premium Celestial Jade Marrows like sacred offerings, tilting them toward the focal point of Chen Huaian’s aura. Her large eyes danced with pride. “Is your disciple not incredible? Master requested one, but your disciple seized two—I finished the task with a bonus! That old monk’s talons looked intimidating, but he couldn't even graze the hem of my robe!”
She scrunched up her nose with the cunning of a little fox.
“Incredible. My Qingran is indeed the best.” Chen Huaian gave a smile, his voice full of affection. “What sort of reward do you desire? Your master shall grant it.”
This was the specific moment Li Qingran had been anticipating.
Her beautiful face flushed like two blooming roses; her small hands nervously fiddled with the edge of her garment, and even her delicate ears turned a shade of pink.
She had pondered this earlier,
but expressing it out loud still left her feeling a bit bashful.
Had she become a little too attached to her master recently?
Whether she was dining, sleeping, or focused on Cultivation, she was nearly always glued to her master’s side.
Then again, she reasoned: he was her Dao Companion and her master. If she didn't cling to him every day, wouldn't she be leaving a gap for other female cultivators to take her place?
The moment that thought took hold, her hesitation was cast aside.
Li Qingran gazed at Chen Huaian across the void, her eyes shimmering with a watery charm. She bit down gently on her full bottom lip with her white teeth; her voice was velvet-soft and sweet: “Master… your disciple, your disciple wants…”
Feeling that mere words were not enough, she leaned forward slightly, drawing closer to Chen Huaian’s presence.
It was as if she hoped her master could feel her more intimately this way.
“Master, I do not know what has come over me… ever since… since that time, I cannot stop thinking about it whenever I am idle…”
She pouted and asked in a sorrowful tone, “Master, do you think your disciple has fallen ill…?”
This little enchantress…
Chen Huaian’s throat tightened as his Adam’s apple bobbed.
To be honest, it wasn’t only Li Qingran who was “ill”—he seemed to be suffering from the same affliction.
This little disciple of his… was becoming increasingly skilled at provocative behavior.
Chen Huaian stifled the heat rising in his chest and said with a stern tone, “Cultivation is important, but we must handle our affairs first!”
“Master, your disciple believes… believes that dual cultivation IS the affair…”
Chen Huaian: “……”
One had to admit,
considering the present circumstances, that monk and Hua Jin could likely keep at it for another half hour.
Furthermore, the next surge of Celestial Jade Marrow wouldn't happen for some time.
He actually had enough time to go back to the Cangyun Realm and stay with Li Qingran…
The idea gripped Chen Huaian’s mind in an instant.
“Li Qingran, stay there. Your master will return immediately!”
After sending his reply to Li Qingran, he turned at once to Wang Shouyi, who was standing nearby, and said, “This venerable one has a pressing matter and must depart for the duration of one incense stick; if anything critical occurs, summon me!”
“Eh?” Wang Shouyi was stunned.
In the current state of things, what could possibly be more pressing than the fight for the Celestial Jade Marrow?
It had to be something of immense gravity.
Wang Shouyi’s face immediately became solemn. He had failed to aid his seniors during the incident at the Demon Sealing Pagoda in Yun Province with Muscle Tyrant; this time, he was determined to be of use. “Senior, what is this urgent business? Perhaps I can provide assistance?”
“How could you help!” Chen Huaian’s face darkened. “This involves the lives of my countless people. Just stay here and be quiet!”
With those words, Chen Huaian located a hidden spot near the basin.
Right next to Lin Fan, he pulled on a VR headset.
Why choose a spot next to Lin Fan? For a sense of safety, of course.
Chen Huaian assumed his physical body stayed right where it was; he had no idea that, in Lin Fan’s perspective, he appeared only as a faint soul fragment wrapped in gray Qi.
“As expected of an ancestor…” Lin Fan was filled with reverence.
Most experts would manifest a yang soul or a clone.
The ancestor did the opposite—he had his physical body depart entirely.
Lin Fan couldn't begin to fathom the logic behind such a bizarre technique.
“But if the ancestor is doing it, there must be a profound reason for it.”
Lin Fan whispered to himself and dutifully sat down beside Chen Huaian’s lingering soul, syncing his spirit with the Zhang Yibai formation to secretly monitor the entire area.
Consequently, the pressure weighing down on Chen Niu now originated from four different sources.
In addition to the Burial Sword Array, there was Lin Fan at the Void Shattering-realm, Zhang Yibai at the Unity-realm, and Gu Changsheng—with these four powers acting in unison, even Chen Niu in his Demon Immortal form could not hope to resist.
“The sect leader has already made his move, so…”
Lin Fan’s eyes sharpened as he peered toward the center of the basin where the spiritual energy was erupting and purple Qi was swirling.
“It is nearly time for this old man to join the fray! Heh heh heh!”
…
Cangyun Realm.
Chen Huaian arrived and went straight to Li Qingran’s chambers.
He could no longer restrain his desire to discuss their upcoming strategy with her. Li Qingran had finished bathing and had donned a light gauze gown, waiting for him on the bed.
Through the sheer, silk canopy that looked like cicada wings, a blurry, graceful silhouette was visible.
Li Qingran was lying on her side, curled up; a smooth, jade-like calf emerged from the hem of her gown, her toes slightly arched. The curve of her ankle was elegant, her bone structure as fine as carved jade.
Her bare skin shone with a soft ivory glow in the flickering candlelight. Her little toes were shiny and cute, softly brushing against the silk beneath her.
She likely heard Chen Huaian come in.
The silk curtain shifted as a pale hand quietly pulled back a corner.
Li Qingran peeked out, showing half her face.
Damp strands of hair stuck to her slightly reddened cheeks, making her complexion seem whiter than the snow.
“Master~” the girl smiled with her eyes as she watched the eager Chen Huaian and teased, “Master returns so boldly—are you not worried about ruining the plan? If Master has pressing matters, you should attend to those first.”
Master Chen Huaian had already declared his return.
And he had taken precautions—his phone was fully charged this time.
The Electronic Girlfriend system also featured a call notification setting; he could simply disconnect if the situation required it.
“Enough talk!”
Chen Huaian walked to the side of the bed and pulled her into his arms, holding her soft form close.
“Your master must give you a proper reward today!”