Chapter 40: Each Day of Life +10 Years
Ma Xiaotao had already consumed a vast amount of energy, and continually using soul power to fight off the corrosive force finally made her faint.
Ye Chen's acupuncture could heal minor wounds, but for an injury of this magnitude, it was nowhere near as effective as a healing-type soul master.
Even so, he could at least stabilize her condition for now.
Gathering frigid spiritual energy in his palms, Ye Chen pressed them over the wound on her back. Ice spread rapidly, freezing the searing flesh and stopping the red corrosive energy from spreading any further.
The blood-colored corrosion solidified, and Ye Chen carefully peeled it away from her skin.
It had fused deeply with her flesh—each removal tore off strips of tissue with it.
Luckily, frost immediately covered the exposed flesh, sealing it before any blood flowed out.
For someone of her strength, these surface wounds were nothing; a Soul Emperor's body could easily withstand it.
This crimson substance was clearly the evil soul master's doing.
"As expected, every evil soul master is monstrous. Just one slip, and you fall right into their traps. No wonder Shrek has such a high fatality rate…" Ye Chen muttered with wry exasperation.
Even someone as powerful as Ma Xiaotao could be caught off guard.
Once he finished scraping away the contamination, he exhaled in relief.
At least the damage wouldn't worsen now.
Then, remembering something, he took out a small piece of whale gelatin and placed it gently in Ma Xiaotao's mouth.
Whale gelatin had many uses—it strengthened the body, restored energy, and promoted healing.
Of course, Ye Chen didn't dare give her too much; too strong a dose could cause complications.
Checking her pulse, he found it steady and calming—her vitality slowly recovering.
That meant there were no internal injuries; as long as her outer wounds healed, she'd be fine.
"Xiao Chen, are you alright!?"
"Junior Brother, how's Xiao Tao?"
At that moment, Zhang Lexuan and Ling Luochen hurried over, both faces full of worry when they saw the unconscious Ma Xiaotao.
"She's fine—just wounded. I froze her injury to stop the spread. Now we just need a healing-type soul master," Ye Chen said with a sigh of relief.
"Let's head back to the city. There's an Overseer station nearby, and every branch has a healer assigned," Zhang Lexuan said quickly.
"Alright."
The three nodded in unison.
Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan left first, while Ling Luochen stayed behind to clean the battlefield—exterminating any surviving remnants and searching for captives who might still be saved.
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In White Stone City, a small courtyard.
The door opened, and a gentle-looking woman stepped out.
"How's it going? Is Sister Xiao Tao alright?" Ye Chen asked anxiously.
"She's fine. Only external injuries, nothing fatal—but my soul power is limited. Full recovery will take time," the woman said apologetically.
This was just a small Overseer outpost; as a Soul Elder-level healer, tending to a Soul Emperor-level patient was taxing.
"You've done more than enough," Ye Chen said, finally relaxing.
Time wasn't important—they'd already completed their mission.
"It's we who should thank you. You've rid us of those monsters and brought peace back to White Stone City," the healer replied with a deep bow, her eyes full of gratitude.
That group of evil soul masters had terrorized the region for months, abducting infants from nearby villages.
Had these Shrek students not intervened, the city's babies might all have been slaughtered before imperial troops arrived months later.
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From midnight until dawn, Ma Xiaotao's wounds were mostly healed. The torn flesh would take time to regenerate, but her condition was stable.
A Soul Emperor's body was resilient—by now, she was practically just nursing surface wounds.
However, her energy was completely drained, so she remained fast asleep, breathing peacefully.
Zhang Lexuan had already left to report back, leaving Ye Chen at her bedside.
"Sister Xiao Tao, you really need to be more careful next time," Ye Chen whispered softly, holding her delicate hand between his own.
It wasn't her fault—he simply wasn't strong enough to protect her yet.
One day, with greater power, he'd fight side by side with her.
Ma Xiaotao could have easily defeated that Soul King if she hadn't lost her temper.
Her ranged attacks could have worn him down, but anger clouded her mind. She chose close combat for vengeance—and paid the price.
Evil soul masters were dangerous primarily because of their madness, their suicidal counterattacks, their willingness to drag others down with them.
Ma Xiaotao knew that. But even so... she'd charged in headfirst.
"Guess that's just how she is," Ye Chen sighed softly.
That recklessness—that spirit—was exactly what made him love her.
If she ever became timid and calculating, she wouldn't be Ma Xiaotao anymore.
Her impulsiveness… was part of her charm.
"System, sign in."
Since she was still resting, Ye Chen decided to perform his daily sign-in right there. Maybe the medical room had some bonus luck for healing-related rewards.
[Sign-in successful, reward acquired: 'Eternal Seed' x1]
[Eternal Seed: Greatly enhances vitality. Grants +10 years of life span daily, infinitely stacking. Life force may be converted into 'Seeds of Life,' which possess strong healing power and rejuvenation—delaying aging and promoting longevity.]
"Hmm? Actual healing capability—with anti-aging effects?" Ye Chen's eyes lit up.
Essentially, it allowed him to spend part of his own life to heal himself or others.
And when unused, it functioned like an eternal youth elixir, continuously adding years to his lifespan and reversing age.
For himself, the conversion was 100% efficient—no loss whatsoever.
For others, it'd be around 90% efficient, still incredible.
One "pill" could make someone a year younger.
If auctioned, nobles and aging duchesses would sell everything they owned for it.
Of course, ordinary nobles wouldn't even get the chance—powerful soul masters would seize it first.
A hundred-year-old cultivator would pay any price to turn back time, hoping for another chance to advance.
This reward was far too valuable. Ye Chen had to keep it secret—only for those close to him.
He was basically a walking healer now, though a rather "expensive" one.
Still, the reward's passive regeneration—10 years of life gained daily—made it worth it. Infinite life in exchange for kindness? A great deal.
Focusing his spirit, Ye Chen condensed a bead of pure green light in his palm.
Soft, translucent, and pulsing like life itself.
It was a Seed of Life, compact yet brimming with vitality.
He'd formed it by sacrificing a year of lifespan. The next moment, that time regenerated automatically.
Ye Chen smiled faintly and looked at the still-sleeping Ma Xiaotao.
He decided to save it until she woke up; only then could he observe the full effect of this new life-restoring power.
(END CHAPTER)
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