Translator: CinderTL
He hadn't expected making up with Chen Zilu to unlock two achievements at once.
And the kicker?
Both achievements were legendary!
The system's description clearly indicated their extraordinary significance.
"Restore a damaged treasure to its original state? Cooldown: one month," Jiang Ye thought, his mind reeling.
This ability was simply absurd.
Imagine this:
If a priceless treasure, completely destroyed and discarded as worthless junk, ended up in a landfill...
Jiang Ye could simply repair it with this ability and make a fortune!
"The stronger my power, the higher the tier of treasures I can repair?" Jiang Ye suddenly noticed this line. "So, not all treasures can be repaired."
What tier of treasures could he repair now?
Jiang Ye didn't know. He'd have to wait for an opportunity to test it.
"Martial Saint Bond?"
"Martial Saint refers to Chen Zilu," Jiang Ye mused. "So, according to the system's classification, the fourth breakthrough is equivalent to becoming a Martial Saint."
"Being with Chen Zilu will enhance all my attributes?"
Jiang Ye gazed at the slender figure ahead.
Looks like I have no choice but to stay with Senior Sister now.
Whoosh! Jiang Ye moved like a flash of light, darting after Chen Zilu.
Following Chen Zilu, Jiang Ye ventured deep into Black Blaze Ridge.
They traversed towering mountain ranges and squeezed through hidden caves.
Finally, they arrived at a mysterious space.
"Where are we?" Jiang Ye asked, his eyes scanning the pitch-black surroundings.
"This is the Secret Treasure Space of Black Blaze Ridge," Chen Zilu explained. "It's the core region and the greatest benefit of this place."
As she spoke, a flash of light emanated from her pale wrist, transforming into several perfectly round, jet-black orbs.
"Jiang Ye, take these," Chen Zilu said.
"What are these?" Jiang Ye asked, eyeing the black orbs in her palm.
"These will accelerate your cultivation technique's progress," Chen Zilu replied. "They'll help you reach the third breakthrough sooner."
"Senior Sister, you should keep them for yourself," Jiang Ye said with a smile, shaking his head. "I already have the Enlightenment Divine Jade."
He could already sense the extraordinary power contained within those dark, lumpy objects.
The sensation was remarkably similar to what he had felt after consuming the Thunder Essence Spirit Nectar.
Clearly, despite their unappealing appearance, these dark lumps were some kind of astonishing treasure, possibly even an Upper B-Tier Opportunity.
Chen Zilu had risked her life to obtain these items, fighting her way through ambushes by foreign races.
Jiang Ye didn't want to simply take them.
"Hurry up," Chen Zilu said, her delicate eyebrows furrowing in mock anger. "You said you'd protect me, but you haven't even reached the third breakthrough yet. How can you protect me like this?"
She pressed the dark lumps into Jiang Ye's hand.
"Break through to the third breakthrough within three days," she huffed.
"Or don't bother staying here," she added.
Jiang Ye stared helplessly at the girl.
Three days? She's really pushing it!
His True God Manual was still 15% incomplete. It would take at least half a month to finish.
Still, Jiang Ye knew Chen Zilu was just venting her frustration. She wouldn't actually kick him out after three days.
"Alright, I'll do as Senior Sister says," Jiang Ye said with a smile. "I'll strive to reach the third breakthrough within three days!"
Chen Zilu let out a soft hmph and turned away, ignoring him.
She had deliberately said that. Achieving a third breakthrough within three days? That was impossible.
The young woman strode away.
Whoosh! Her battle armor flowed back into her wristband like liquid.
Chen Zilu stood in a pristine white gown that cascaded like a snowy waterfall.
She sat down with some effort, crossing her legs, and glanced at her abdomen.
There, a bloody wound oozed, staining her white dress crimson.
"The battle just now reopened the wound," Chen Zilu murmured, pressing a hand against the bleeding hole. The searing pain made her wince slightly.
The injury itself wasn't serious.
The real problem was the strange illness within her, which amplified the pain a thousandfold, making it unbearable.
Just then, Jiang Ye's voice called out, "Senior Sister."
Chen Zilu looked up and saw Jiang Ye had somehow appeared beside her.
"I might be able to help you," Jiang Ye said, crouching down. "Let me try?"
"You?" Chen Zilu blinked in surprise.
Then, she asked skeptically, "How could you possibly help?"
"Senior sister, please loosen your grip," Jiang Ye said.
Chen Zilu hesitated for a moment before finally removing her small hand from the wound.
A bloody, gaping hole was revealed.
Jiang Ye's heart clenched as he gazed at her injury.
I hope this works.
He took a deep breath, then extended his right hand, slowly placing his palm over the wound.
"You..." A flicker of hesitation crossed Chen Zilu's eyes.
But in the end, she didn't resist, allowing Jiang Ye's hand to cover the wound.
Whether it was the sensitive area of her abdomen he was touching or the pain itself, Jiang Ye could clearly feel the girl's delicate body tremble slightly the moment his right hand made contact.
Soon, Jiang Ye's five fingers pressed firmly against her abdomen.
Chen Zilu's waist and abdomen were fair and slender, without a trace of excess fat. The skin felt incredibly soft and smooth beneath his touch.
At that moment, Jiang Ye and the girl were incredibly close. He could hear her faint breathing and catch the faint, sweet fragrance emanating from her.
Yet Jiang Ye's mind remained utterly focused.
He pressed down firmly on the wound, closing his eyes slightly.
Broken Mirror, Reunited! Jiang Ye silently chanted.
The next moment, he felt a faint warmth spreading through his palm, as if some strange energy were flowing from his hand into Chen Zilu.
Hiss!
A faint hissing sound echoed in the air.
Jiang Ye quickly withdrew his hand.
The bloody hole in Chen Zilu's abdomen was visibly closing at an astonishing rate.
Within seconds, the wound vanished completely, leaving behind flawless, snow-white skin.
"This..." Chen Zilu's peach-blossom eyes widened slightly, her expression one of utter astonishment.
"It worked!" Jiang Ye exhaled in relief.
He had long suspected that the Broken Mirror, Reunited technique wasn't limited to repairing treasures. If that were the case, could it also heal wounds?
His experiment had proven his theory correct.
It's a pity I can only use it once a month.
Still, it's worth it to see Senior Sister recovering. Jiang Ye smiled faintly.
Then...
"Senior Sister, are you alright?" Jiang Ye asked, his voice filled with concern.
Chen Zilu didn't respond, still seemingly stunned and unable to recover from the scene she had just witnessed.
"Senior Sister?" Jiang Ye waved his hand in front of her beautiful eyes.
"Mm."
"My wound has completely healed," Chen Zilu said, looking up at him, her delicate face filled with astonishment. "What kind of ability is this?"
"It's probably a power from my Martial Bone Awakening," Jiang Ye replied with a smile. "I'm not entirely sure myself."
"Martial Bone Awakening..." Chen Zilu fell silent.
This was the explanation she had initially given Jiang Ye.
But now, she couldn't quite understand it!
Could a Martial Bone Awakening truly grant such a heaven-defying ability?
"Senior Sister, please don't tell anyone about this," Jiang Ye said earnestly. "It's my trump card."
"Alright."
"I won't," Chen Zilu replied, her gaze suddenly serious. "Using this ability... it doesn't have any adverse effects on you, does it?"
A hint of genuine concern and worry flickered in her peach-blossom eyes.
Such extraordinary powers usually came with a price.
"Don't worry, there are no side effects," Jiang Ye assured her with a smile.
Chen Zilu studied him intently before finally nodding. "Thank you."
"Senior Sister, you're being too formal," Jiang Ye chuckled. "It's only natural for me to help you."
As he spoke, he suddenly noticed that the stellar radiance that had been glowing between her towering peaks had vanished.
It seemed she really had been angry earlier, not even wearing the necklace he'd given her.
All that talk about not being upset was just stubbornness.
"Senior sister, I'm going to cultivate now," Jiang Ye said with a smile, keeping his words brief. "Get some rest."
"Mm, go ahead," Chen Zilu nodded.
Jiang Ye turned and walked away.
Once he was out of sight, Chen Zilu flipped her palm, revealing a pale golden necklace shimmering with stellar radiance in her delicate hand.
She glanced in Jiang Ye's direction and suddenly let out a soft hum.
Then, with meticulous care, she fastened the necklace around her snow-white swan-like neck.
The girl gazed at the stellar radiance resting against her chest, a smile blooming in her eyes.
She had been wearing this necklace all along.
Jiang Ye remained unaware of Chen Zilu's thoughts.
By now, he had settled into a cross-legged meditation posture, preparing to enter cultivation.
"A third breakthrough within three days?"
"That seems impossible," Jiang Ye thought, shaking his head inwardly. "But I should still try."
He retrieved the black lumps.
"Such an intense spiritual essence."
"No less potent than the Thunder Essence Spirit Nectar," Jiang Ye mused, his heart racing slightly. "Perhaps even stronger."
"I wonder what effect they'll have?"
His eyes gleaming with anticipation, Jiang Ye opened his mouth and swallowed one of the black lumps whole.
The next instant—
Boom!!!
(End of the Chapter)
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