"Flee, I must flee!"

  After learning the true condition of the Mo family ancestor, Ye Chen was consumed by a single thought. Whether his family's patriarch had broken through to Foundation Establishment or not, there was no longer any reason for him to remain in Silver Moon Market. Once the Mo family ancestor dies, everything here will descend into complete chaos. As for the opportunity to join the Green Cloud Sect, it would be ideal if he could secure it.

  But even if he couldn't gain entry, with the system at his side, he could sail through smoothly, without the need to put himself at risk. Resolute in his decision, Ye Chen returned to his room, held Lu Jing in his arms, offered a few words of comfort, and then sank into a deep sleep.

  ...

  The next day.

  The news that the Mo family ancestor had stepped out to suppress the chaos spread quickly throughout Silver Moon Market. Everyone soon learned that the Mo family ancestor was not nearing death, as previously assumed. His absence had merely been a clever ploy, fishing for opportunities.

  The deliberately uncleaned bloodstains soaked the streets, staining Silver Moon Market with a pungent, iron-scented atmosphere.

  Yet, life in Silver Moon Market returned to normal. Shops reopened, cultivators resumed their walks through the streets. As for the numerous deaths? In the cultivation world, it was hardly a major event. No one paid it any mind.

  Ye Chen, however, headed straight for Green Cloud Shop.

  "What, you want to buy a flying boat?"

  Upon hearing Ye Chen's request, Sun Ye was taken aback, his eyes widening in surprise. A flying boat was a magical tool for flight, designed to help cultivators travel quickly. Its speed was unmatched, allowing for swift escapes or rapid travel over long distances.

  However, the price was equally high. The materials required were vast, and the array formations complex. Even the most basic flying boat would cost at least one high-grade spirit stone. For lower-tier cultivators, this was an absolute luxury, something only the disciples of major families or prodigies could afford. Foundation Establishment cultivators would also consider such a purchase. Even someone as well-off as Sun Ye had never brought himself to buy a flying boat.

  Seeing his surprise, Ye Chen explained it was for his family. Sun Ye nodded but remained skeptical, inwardly wondering if Ye Chen's father had embezzled family funds and was now planning to flee, hence buying a flying boat. But Sun Ye didn't particularly care where the money came from, as long as he made a profit.

  "Green Cloud Shop in Silver Moon Market doesn't stock flying boats," Sun Ye said, leaning forward. "If you need one, I can send a message to arrange it. It'll take about a month for delivery. However, you'll need to pay a deposit of ten middle-grade spirit stones first."

  Ye Chen nodded without hesitation and paid the deposit. He secured a low-grade flying boat. A low-grade flying boat had no special features other than the ability to fly, and it was small, able to seat only three people.

  But for Ye Chen, it was more than enough. After all, he wasn't planning to use it for himself. He was buying it to give to someone else. Once the time was right, he would multiply it tenfold or even fifteenfold.

  Ye Chen couldn't reveal to his family that he had foreseen the Mo family ancestor's impending death, and therefore couldn't rely entirely on his family's support. Instead, he was preparing the flying boat, ready for a quick getaway whenever the need arose.

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  A day passed.

  Silver Moon Market had fully returned to its usual tranquility. The massacre from the previous day seemed like nothing more than a fleeting nightmare, with only occasional whispers about it. This stark indifference to life made Ye Chen acutely aware of just how cheap human life was in the cultivation world.

  Having grown up in a peaceful environment, this casual disregard for life was something Ye Chen could hardly adapt to. He could only wait for the flying boat to arrive, then leave for Green Cloud City at the earliest opportunity.

  Day by day, Ye Chen continued his cultivation routine. His vitality grew stronger, and his cultivation level steadily increased. With the potent effects of the Stalactite Jade Spirit Bead Bed, Ye Chen felt that in no more than six months, he might reach the seventh level of Qi Refining.

  Meanwhile, after moving in with Ye Chen, Lu Jing had no intention of leaving. Every night, she would sneak into his room. At first, she had some hesitation. She worried that once Ye Chen had gotten what he wanted, he might lose interest and discard her.

  In the cultivation world, such men were far from rare. They would treat a woman as a treasure before getting what they wanted, but once they were satisfied, they would cast her aside without a second thought.

  But after this period of time, Lu Jing's initial unease turned into impatience. Because Ye Chen hadn't taken that final step. They had done everything, but he refused to go all the way.

  Lu Jing was completely confused. What was going on with Ye Chen? She knew his body well, and there was no problem there. So why was he acting this way?

  In the past few days, Lu Jing even took the initiative, but still nothing happened. However, there was one thing that reassured her. Ye Chen had asked her whether she would go with him to Green Cloud City when the time came. This was exactly what Lu Jing wanted, so of course, she wouldn't refuse.

  Moreover, during this time, Ye Chen had been giving her gifts every week. He didn't even give gifts to Lin Ke'er anymore. This made Lu Jing feel that she had earned Ye Chen's favor all to herself. With that, she could finally put her other worries aside. The only thing that still bothered her was that lingering feeling of restlessness... she truly couldn't stand it anymore!

  As for Lin Ke'er, she had initially planned to return to her original place now that the situation seemed to have calmed down. However, upon realizing that Lu Jing wasn't planning to leave, she immediately changed her mind. After all, with Lu Jing staying here, so close to Ye Chen, who knew whether she might completely steal him away? If she moved out now, wouldn't that be practically handing Lu Jing the opportunity on a silver platter?

  So, Lin Ke'er silently decided to stay, never mentioning returning to her own place again. But the longer she stayed, the more uncomfortable she felt.

  Lu Jing cooked for Ye Chen, and although she was invited to join them, the real intimacy was clear. When feeding Ye Chen, Lu Jing was practically glued to him. There were even times when she sat on his lap. And by nighttime, Lu Jing no longer sneaked into his room. Instead, she openly lived with Ye Chen. Most of Ye Chen's free time was spent with Lu Jing.

  Lin Ke'er noticed that Ye Chen had stopped giving her gifts altogether, clearly saving them all for Lu Jing. Despite the fact that three people were living under the same roof, Lin Ke'er couldn't shake the feeling of being ostracized. This feeling of being pushed aside made her deeply uncomfortable. But what could she do? Should she shamelessly throw herself at Ye Chen like Lu Jing did?

  Lin Ke'er wasn't ready for that. Even though she had witnessed firsthand Ye Chen slay the Qi Refining seventh-level Jin Zhaodi, she still felt reluctant.

  But leaving now? She wasn't ready to let go. Ye Chen was extravagantly rich, and even his smallest gifts were worth a middle-grade spirit stone. How could she, a loose cultivator, afford to turn down such an opportunity? Not to mention, the prospect of going to Green Cloud City was equally enticing. After all, bigger cities meant more opportunities, and Green Cloud City was like a magnet for someone like her, coming from humble beginnings.

  So every day, Lin Ke'er was torn. If she didn't offer herself to Ye Chen, she could feel the distance growing between them. After all, he didn't even give her gifts recently. But if she did... the moral line inside her was hard to cross.

  In the cultivation world, most cultivators held a deep regard for virginity. If a female cultivator was not a virgin, she would never be considered a legitimate Dao partner. This societal norm weighed heavily on Lin Ke'er's mind.