An Unexpected Turn: Villain Becomes Dad

Chapter 297

Looking at the green heart beating vigorously in Yang Chen’s body, the Aurora Dao Master clenched her teeth. Her expression shifted from earlier worry to anger. Previously, when Yang Chen was absorbing the life energy in the oasis, she had begun exploring this oasis.

The foundation of the Kunlun Divine Tree was still present, and it was releasing a vast amount of life energy. All of this indicated that the Kunlun Divine Tree was either not completely dead or had left something behind. However, no matter how she searched, she found no trace in the oasis.

This spring, she had naturally investigated as well, but saw nothing. Yet, Yang Chen, a junior, came over and directly obtained the Heart of the Divine Tree.

How infuriating. I, back in the day, spared no effort to help the Kunlun Realm fend off foreign enemies, even sacrificing my own life. But the Heart of the Divine Tree, left behind by that old stick Kunlun Divine Tree, deliberately avoided my detection and instead merged into the body of Yang Chen, this junior.

At this moment, the Aurora Dao Master was grinding her teeth in resentment. She really wanted to pierce through Yang Chen’s body and forcibly dig out the Heart of the Divine Tree.

This Heart of the Divine Tree was extremely important to her. Absorbing life energy could aid her recovery. But with her cultivation, this life energy was merely a drop in the bucket. If she could obtain the Heart of the Divine Tree, the vast amount of life origin within it could allow her to quickly return to her peak.

It might even enable her to break through her original realm and reach a higher level.

How hateful.

The Heart of the Divine Tree instinctively chose a cultivator from the Kunlun Realm. Although she had fought tirelessly for the Kunlun Realm, she wasn’t born there and lacked the mark of a Kunlun Realm cultivator.

At this moment, Yang Chen opened his eyes.

“The Heart of the Divine Tree? Senior, what is this thing? Staying in my body, will it be dangerous? It’s not trying to possess me, is it?”

Hearing the Aurora Dao Master’s earlier exclamation, Yang Chen couldn’t help but ask.

“Hmph, you kid, getting a treasure and still playing coy!” The Aurora Dao Master’s beautiful eyes gave Yang Chen a fierce glare. If it were anyone else, she would have unhesitatingly dug out the Heart of the Divine Tree. But this kid—not only did he do her a favor, but his future potential was boundless, surely the hope for the Kunlun Realm’s revival. Forcibly taking the Heart of the Divine Tree wouldn’t be appropriate. Moreover, the Phoenix Lord, the Sword Emperor, and those others might not be dead yet. Forcibly suppressing the greed in her heart, the Aurora Dao Master said in a deep voice: “The Heart of the Divine Tree is the heart of the Kunlun Divine Tree, containing the life origin of the Kunlun Divine Tree! The Kunlun Divine Tree is the World Tree of the Kunlun Realm. How could it possess a human like you? You kid, just be secretly delighted. With the Heart of the Divine Tree, your cultivation speed will soar, and you’ll even be able to comprehend the Dao of Life!”

The Aurora Dao Master’s voice couldn’t hide her envy and jealousy.

“I see!” Yang Chen immediately felt relieved. Then he added: “The life origin of the Kunlun Divine Tree should be very helpful for Senior’s recovery, right?”

“Nonsense!” The Aurora Dao Master gave Yang Chen another glare. “If I could obtain the Heart of the Divine Tree, it wouldn’t take long for me to return to my peak! At that time, I’ll make a grand return to the Immortal Realm! Unfortunately, the people and trees of your Kunlun Realm are so clannish! Back then, I repaid my debt to the Kunlun Realm in that battle. From now on, I don’t want any ties with your Kunlun Realm!”

Seeing the Aurora Dao Master’s expression as if he owed her money, Yang Chen inwardly grumbled about this beautiful woman but still said sincerely: “Senior, you mustn’t say that. There’s a deep bond between you and the Kunlun Realm. You shouldn’t let this create a rift! Although the Heart of the Divine Tree is in my body, the life origin it contains—Senior should be able to use it too, right?”

“Hm?” The Aurora Dao Master raised her delicate brows, somewhat surprised, and said: “You’re willing to share the life origin in the Heart of the Divine Tree with me?”

“Naturally. As long as it can help Senior recover, this junior is definitely willing!” Yang Chen nodded affirmatively.

“Good, Yang Chen, good child. I didn’t misjudge you!” The Aurora Dao Master’s beautiful eyes immediately lit up with joy, filled with relief. Her jade hand landed heavily on Yang Chen’s shoulder: “No matter what difficulties you face in the future, even if I have to risk my life, I’ll help you!”

“Senior is too kind!” Yang Chen smiled slightly. Then, his gaze fixed on the curvaceous heart area in front of the Aurora Dao Master, his tone somewhat puzzled as he said: “This junior has transferred origin to others before, and it required close physical contact to do so! I just don’t know if transferring this life origin requires heart-to-heart contact?”

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“Hmm? Heart to heart?” Upon hearing this, the Aurora Dao Master’s delicate brows furrowed slightly. Although Yang Chen’s gaze was rather heated, she didn’t notice it at the moment. Her beautiful eyes were filled with contemplation.

At last, she nodded and said, “The transmission of life essence is different from true qi or Immortal energy. It cannot be disturbed by external forces—it can only circulate within one’s own meridians! So indeed, physical contact is necessary for the transfer! However, heart to heart …”

At this point, the Aurora Dao Master lowered her head to glance at the location of her heart. Full and high, her crimson dress was stretched into a stunning curve. As a member of the Three-Eyed Immortal Clan, an ancient race born in the Immortal Realm, her physical body and bloodline were exceptionally powerful. And as the source of bodily strength, her heart was naturally extraordinary, brimming with vigorous vitality.

This was also why, upon awakening, her heart had begun to beat so fiercely. If she were to transmit her life essence, directly accessing the heart would indeed be the best method. However, if this part of her body were to be pressed against Yang Chen’s … wouldn’t that be far too indecent?

She was, after all, a mighty figure of the Immortal Realm, a being who once shook the myriad realms. To have that kind of contact with a junior?

Just thinking about it was …

As this thought crossed her mind, the Aurora Dao Master lifted her head—only to see Yang Chen staring directly at her chest without blinking. Her expression instantly stiffened.

This brat really has no sense of propriety!

She had just praised him a moment ago, and now he was acting so brazenly again.

“Hmph!” A cold snort pierced Yang Chen’s eyes like a needle, causing a jolt of pain and snapping him back to his senses.

He immediately realized that the Aurora Dao Master was glaring at him, her beautiful eyes full of anger. Yang Chen hurriedly laughed awkwardly and said, “Hehe, this junior lost his composure. Please forgive me, senior, please forgive me!”

“You little brat, watch where you’re looking! I’m old enough to be your great-great-grandmother! Not even afraid of getting a stye on your eye?” The Aurora Dao Master scolded him lightly.

This brat really was outrageously bold. Clearly, he had no idea how terrifying her reputation used to be.