In Xianxia With The Investment Return System, Starting My Journey by taking Demon Empress as a Disciple - Chapter 42.1: Yanran's Devotion to Serving Master

Before the Heavenly Dao Hall, Leng Yanran repeatedly exerted herself, launching the Heavenly Demon Finger towards her master with all her might, only for her master to effortlessly neutralize her attacks.

After each interception, Chen Daoxuan would provide guidance on the flaws in her previous strike. Leng Yanran took her master’s words to heart, and as she unleashed the Heavenly Demon Finger, its power became increasingly formidable.

However, despite expanding her Qi Sea by a hundredfold through the Chaos Heavenly Demon Scripture, her energy reserves were still insufficient for such high-intensity consumption. After almost a hundred uses of the Heavenly Demon Finger, Leng Yanran was drenched in sweat, and her Qi Sea was nearly depleted.

But her master didn’t call a halt, and she had no intention of stopping either. How could she shrink back from an opportunity where her master personally guided her?

Determined, she clenched her teeth and channeled the last trace of her spiritual energy to her fingertips, attempting to unleash one final Heavenly Demon Finger.

Unfortunately, she had underestimated the energy consumption of the Heavenly Demon Finger. How could that scant spiritual energy be enough? Before she could execute the technique, her energy was fully depleted, even overdrawing slightly.

Leng Yanran’s body went limp, and she stumbled forward, almost falling.

With a sense of shame, she closed her eyes, not wanting to witness the disappointed expression on her master’s face when he saw her disheveled state.

However, after waiting for a moment, instead of the expected pain from hitting the ground, she felt a warm sensation enveloping her. It was comforting and assuring, and the scent… it was truly delightful.

Her eyelashes fluttered, and upon opening her eyes, her suspicions were confirmed—she was in her master’s embrace.

“Master… I’m truly useless.”

Leng Yanran’s voice was muffled, her face buried deep into her master’s chest. She felt the powerful rhythm of his heart and couldn’t tell if her embarrassment stemmed from shame or another inexplicable reason.

“The Heavenly Demon Finger consumes a substantial amount of energy. You were able to use it over seventy times, which is already quite remarkable.

“At your current realm, the Heavenly Demon Finger is more than sufficient to suppress any formidable opponent. With over seventy uses, you could easily defeat as many Profound Sky Realm cultivators. That’s quite impressive.

“So, there’s no need to worry.”

Chen Daoxuan didn’t notice anything amiss; he simply spoke the truth about Leng Yanran’s current strength.

Finishing his words, he glanced down at the precious bundle in his arms. Only then did he realize the surge of warmth, but he immediately suppressed the rising sensation. After all, this was his disciple!

Chen Daoxuan swiftly quelled the inner turmoil, but a subtle urge still lingered. Seeing Leng Yanran completely depleted of her spiritual energy after executing the Heavenly Demon Finger over seventy times, her body strained by the excessive burden, she was on the brink of collapse.

Thus, Chen Daoxuan acted decisively. He deftly encircled her waist with one hand and supported her legs with the other, lifting her up against his chest as he walked towards the main hall.

“Um…”

Taken by surprise when Master suddenly embraced her, Leng Yanran let out a soft exclamation. Instinctively, she wrapped her arms around his neck as he carried her forward. She lowered her head, speechless.

What could Master possibly be doing?

If Master desired, Yanran would comply!