Chapter 683: Personally Taking Action

Looking at the extremely alluring Chu Xue before him, Wu Zhene swallowed hard, silently reciting the Heart-Cleansing Mantra tens of thousands of times in his mind before finally calming himself down.

Meanwhile, Chu Xue gazed affectionately at Wu Zhene and said, 'It's been a long time since we've been together.'

Hearing Chu Xue's words, a flicker of guilt flashed in Wu Zhene's eyes. Although it was Chu Xue who had forced him initially, in truth, during the time they spent together, it was impossible for Wu Zhene to say he had no feelings for her.

So, after sighing, Wu Zhene took the initiative to approach Chu Xue. As for the matter of the ancient jade of devouring taboo, he would deal with it later. After all, if one wants to gain something, one must give something in return.

Seeing Wu Zhene's initiative, Chu Xue's eyes couldn't help but light up.

About a year later, this great battle finally came to an end.

Chu Xue nestled in Wu Zhene's arms, like a little bird seeking shelter. If the great powers of the Final Return World saw this scene, their jaws would surely drop in shock. Was this still the decisive and ruthless World Lord from daily life? How had he turned into a love-struck fool?

Gazing at Chu Xue in his arms, Wu Zhene's expression was extremely complex. After all, his relationship with Chu Xue was rather delicate, so he didn't know how to bring it up or how Chu Xue would react upon finding out.

But just as Wu Zhene was about to speak, Chu Xue took the lead and said, 'Alright, go ahead. What is it you're hiding from me? Do you need my help?'

Hearing Chu Xue speak, Wu Zhene couldn't help but widen his eyes, clearly not expecting Chu Xue to have guessed his intentions.

'How did you know?'

'Hmph, how else would I know? After all, you never take the initiative to come find me normally. Now that you've finally returned to the Final Return World, you actually come to see me. I wouldn't believe you if you said you didn't need my help.'

Chu Xue looked at Wu Zhene, her tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction, as if blaming him for never voluntarily seeking her out.

Hearing this, Wu Zhene felt even more guilty inside. But after sighing, he still took out the ancient jade of devouring taboo from his embrace.

The moment she saw the ancient jade of devouring taboo, Chu Xue's pupils trembled. Without caring about anything else, she took the ancient jade of devouring taboo from Wu Zhene's hand and said in an utterly shocked tone, 'The ancient jade of devouring taboo! I remember this thing was in the hands of the Ten Heavens Sect. How did you get it?'

As a super great power at the seventeenth-level Perfection realm, she naturally knew about the ancient jade of devouring taboo and the Ten Heavens Sect. Although the Ten Heavens Sect was nothing to her, Wu Zhene was only at the ninth-level Early Stage. How could he possibly be a match for the Ten Heavens Sect under such circumstances?

Hearing this, Wu Zhene sighed, shrugged, and said somewhat helplessly, 'As you can see, I managed to obtain the ancient jade of devouring taboo from the Ten Heavens Sect by sheer luck.'

'So, you want me to protect you and make the Ten Heavens Sect overlook this matter?'

Chu Xue tentatively inquired. If it were something like that, it wouldn't be a big problem for her.

But Wu Zhene shook his head, looking at Chu Xue with an extremely serious tone, 'What I want to do isn't that. You should be able to see that the ancient jade of devouring taboo is in a damaged state. So, I want to ask if you know any way to repair the ancient jade of devouring taboo.'

'I see. That's a bit troublesome.'

After hearing Wu Zhene's request, Chu Xue couldn't help but frown. With her strength, she could naturally see that the ancient jade of devouring taboo was in a damaged state. But if one wanted to repair the ancient jade of devouring taboo, it would be extremely difficult, after all, the current ancient jade of devouring taboo was already at the terrifying grade of a seventeenth-grade forbidden artifact.

If it were repaired, it would reach the terrifying grade of the eighteenth level.

In the current Forbidden Realm, the number of eighteenth-level forbidden artifacts could be counted on one hand. So, if one wanted to repair the ancient jade of devouring taboo to the eighteenth level, the difficulty would be as immense as climbing to the heavens.

Beside her, Wu Zhene, upon hearing this, looked at Chu Xue somewhat hesitantly and said, 'A bit troublesome, but that doesn't mean it can't be repaired, right?'

'Hmm, I do know some powerful forces that possess the ability to repair the ancient jade of devouring taboo. But you must understand one thing: in the Forbidden Realm, the Law is always survival of the fittest. If other forces learn that we possess an eighteenth-level forbidden artifact, even I would find it hard to escape death.'

Chu Xue said with utmost seriousness. Although seventeenth-level Perfection was considered very powerful in the Forbidden Realm, it wasn't omnipotent. There were plenty of existences that could easily kill her.

Then Wu Zhene thought of something, took a deep breath, and made up his mind, saying, 'If that's the case, then why not let me join some powerful artifact-forging forces within the Forbidden Realm? Then I can personally repair the ancient jade of devouring taboo to the eighteenth level!'

Wu Zhene believed that with his talent, given a little time, he could repair the ancient jade of devouring taboo, though the required time might be somewhat long.

However, the current ancient jade of devouring taboo was sufficient for him to use for a long time, at least long enough for him to Cultivate to the seventeenth level.

Beside him, Chu Xue's face flashed with hesitation upon hearing this, but she ultimately made up her mind and said, 'If you want to join a powerful artifact-forging force, I have some means to get you into a force within the Forbidden Realm capable of forging eighteenth-level forbidden artifacts.'

Hearing this, a flicker of joy appeared on Wu Zhene's face, and he thanked Chu Xue.

'In that case, thank you very much.'

'Hey, don't thank me so quickly. There are some conditions for me to recommend you.'

Chu Xue quickly interrupted Wu Zhene's thanks. Upon hearing that there were conditions, Wu Zhene's expression became somewhat conflicted, but he ultimately nodded firmly.

'Go ahead. As long as it's within my capabilities, I'll agree to it.'

'Don't worry, they're all things you can do. What I want is for you to spend five years with me every century, even after you join those forces.'

Chu Xue looked at Wu Zhene seriously and said. What she wanted was simply a bit more care from the person she loved.

Upon hearing Chu Xue's words, Wu Zhene felt even more guilty inside, never expecting that what Chu Xue wanted was so simple.

So, without another word, Wu Zhene directly nodded in agreement.

'I promise you.'

'Alright, then I'll prepare to recommend you. Get ready.'

After saying this, Chu Xue intended to leave and make preparations for Wu Zhene.

But just as Chu Xue was about to leave, Wu Zhene stopped her.

Seeing this, Chu Xue was somewhat puzzled, but Wu Zhene didn't waste words. Instead, he directly kissed Chu Xue's red lips.

Next, he would use his own practical actions to repay Chu Xue!