[Identity: Dao Yi Sacred Sect disciple (Host's follower)!] [Encounter: His father was severely injured when an enemy came seeking revenge. Unless something unexpected happens, he will die in half a month. His mother, overcome with grief, will follow him in death, causing Chu Ming to turn evil!] [Note: This person has decent natural talent. Host can invest in him!]
Listening to the voice in his mind,
Su Changqing paused, then blinked.
"Invest?"
He remembered that the system had an investment feature, and successful investments could also yield a critical return!
That meant he could get himself a capable assistant, didn't it?
After all, in the original story, the little antagonist before him was one of the best among the protagonist's followers. It was just that the author had written him as too brainless, making him a stepping stone for the male lead.
How could he pass up a chance to invest?
Seeing that Su Changqing still hadn't said anything,
Chu Ming looked anxious, but did his best to hide it, forcing a smile. "If it's not possible, Holy Son... I... I'll take my leave."
"Here are ten Spirit Nurturing Pills. Take them."
Su Changqing waved his hand, and a delicate jade bottle floated into view.
At that,
Chu Ming, who had been about to turn away, stared at the jade bottle in shock. He looked at it, then at Su Changqing's calm expression.
"This... Holy Son..."
His heart raced, and his mind went blank.
What was going on?
The Holy Son was giving him pills—precious Spirit Nurturing Pills, no less. There were ten of them!!!
An ordinary outer sect disciple would probably have to save up spirit stones for years to afford even one!
Even inner sect disciples would have a hard time getting one!
These pills not only greatly aided cultivation, but could also bring someone on the brink of death back from the dead. They were immensely useful!
Seeing this,
Su Changqing said calmly, "Go on. Don't worry."
With that, he turned around and said no more.
Watching the figure before him,
Chu Ming breathed rapidly, his body trembling with excitement!
"Chu Ming... thanks the Holy Son!!!"
He took the pills, tears glimmering in his eyes, and immediately dropped to his knees, kowtowing hard!
His father could be saved!
He didn't say anything else. He knew that his strength was too weak right now.
But from this day forward, he would swear to follow the Holy Son to the death!
After getting to his feet,
Chu Ming said nothing more and hurried away!
At that moment,
[Ding!] [Congratulations, Host! Investment successful. You have earned Chu Ming's absolute loyalty!] [Congratulations, Host! You have received a critical return—Purple Gold Marrow Refining Pill!] [Note: The Purple Gold Marrow Refining Pill has a powerful consolidating effect. It provides considerable benefits and significant results to cultivators at every realm!]
The system's voice rang out again.
Purple Gold Marrow Refining Pill?
As for the pill he'd received in return,
Su Changqing smiled faintly, then swallowed the pill, which shimmered with a strange light, as casually as if it were candy.
"Mmm..."
The moment the pill entered his mouth, he felt it turn into a warm stream that flowed down his throat.
Then his body trembled slightly.
The spiritual energy within him surged like a landslide!
After a brief moment...
Su Changqing's aura was a notch stronger than before. He couldn't help but marvel.
"My foundation after reaching the Saint realm has been completely consolidated in just a moment?"
His eyes were full of surprise, and he was quite pleased with the result.
If he could make more investments, it would undoubtedly be another way to improve himself.
And he could also gain powerful followers!
What was there not to like about an investment like that?
Not far away,
Ling Qianxue had witnessed the whole thing, her eyes full of confusion.
"What is Su Changqing doing?"
Was a mere disciple really worth Su Changqing personally meeting him and even giving him pills?!
She'd thought she was seeing things.
Had his personality changed so much after regaining his memories?
At the thought, she couldn't help feeling a pang of heartache.
But after that disciple left,
Ling Qianxue also sensed that Su Changqing, who had his back to her, had grown even stronger!
"Gasp..."
She drew in a sharp breath, her heart shaken.
Was this guy's cultivation improving every moment?!
So powerful!!!
That only made her more determined not to let Su Changqing fall into depravity!
Before Ling Qianxue could decide to approach him...
[Go back. It'd be good to see my father at home one more time...]
[In the future... everything will be destroyed. In my previous life, perhaps I wouldn't have cared, but now, it doesn't matter anymore.]
[If I don't let him go back this time, maybe I'll never see him again in this life. I should leave no regrets!]
[If he can grow stronger, I hope he'll be able to resist when the Dark Turmoil arrives... Heh, I'm thinking too much. The great terror of the Dark Turmoil in the future will be impossible to resist...]
[As for me... there's someone I want to see, too...]
The Diary Instance appeared, revealing its updated contents.
Ling Qianxue read the words, her eyes full of heartache.
"So that's how it is..."
She sighed. She knew that Su Changqing's personality had changed drastically.
And the culprit behind it all was the Dark Turmoil of the future!
Other than feeling sorry for him, she didn't know what else she could do.
Her nose began to sting.
After gathering her thoughts,
Ling Qianxue plucked up the courage and walked over.
"Phew..."
She was nervous, her heart pounding.
Hearing footsteps behind him,
Su Changqing slowly turned around and saw Ling Qianxue, who looked like a celestial maiden.
"Mm... Junior Sister Qianxue?"
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