Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 1009: Chapter 377: Rules of the Rashamon Sea

“Remember, we all choose to be Loose Cultivators.”

“Yes!”

Ji Yuan and the others cupped their fists and bowed.

“Hmm.” Bone Nightmare Old Demon nodded slightly and said, “Here is information on the other Eight Holy Lands and some top-notch Loose Cultivators. Take it back and study it well, especially those Peak Core Formation Cultivators in the Black and White Divine Hall, and the core heirs of the Eight Holy Lands.”

After Bone Nightmare Old Demon finished speaking, three Jade Scrolls flew out, and Ji Yuan found himself holding one as well.

Just as he was about to explore it with his Divine Sense, Bone Nightmare Old Demon spoke again, “Alright, you two can leave now, Hu Beizhi stays behind.”

“Go back and prepare well. It shouldn’t take more than a few months before we set off.”

“Yes.”

Ma Gui and Yin Bone Master cupped their fists and left.

Especially Ma Gui, who looked at Ji Yuan before leaving with a smile full of meaning.

After they left, Bone Nightmare Old Demon glanced at Ji Yuan and smiled, “You seem to have good fortune. If you had broken through a few months later, I might have had to drag you out.”

“Hehe, thanks to the Sect Leader.”

Ji Yuan smiled.

“Alright, enough with the small talk. When you go inside, your sole objective is to retrieve a Returning Essence Fruit. This thing is definitely inside. Whether you earn it by completing trials or obtain it by killing others and seizing treasures, it’s up to you.”

Bone Nightmare Old Demon leaned forward suddenly, lowered his voice, and said sinisterly:

“As long as you get this Returning Essence Fruit, I will return that strand of Divine Soul to you.”

… Hehe, perhaps once I have the item, you’d want to refine me immediately!

But rest assured, once I enter this Rashamon Sea, you’ll receive word that I’ve already perished… Ji Yuan thought to himself, while outwardly maintaining a stern expression and said:

“Sect Leader, even if my mentor and Sect Leader need it, I will fight with my life to obtain that Returning Essence Fruit!”

“Your resolve is enough.”

Bone Nightmare Old Demon smiled as he patted Ji Yuan’s shoulder, then sat back down.

Ji Yuan looked at them, his expression showing some difficulty, but finally, he struggled to speak up: “Master, Sect Leader, the Rashamon Sea is fraught with danger. Not only will I have to guard against the perils of the Secret Realm, but also against the disciples from the Black and White Divine Hall who joined Yin Ghost Sect, and even fellow Loose Cultivators like us… I need to be cautious.”

“Currently, I’m barely Mid-stage Core Formation. There are bound to be many Late-stage Core Formation and even Peak Core Formation Cultivators in the Secret Realm. With my meager Cultivation, I’m honestly afraid I might be powerless.”

“You just need some Protective Talismans, that’s all.” Ma Gui clearly saw through Ji Yuan’s thoughts.

“This…”

Ji Yuan feigned an awkward smile.

Since he was planning to escape, he might as well get as many benefits as he could to avoid wasting resources.

“Here, take this True Treasure Talisman. Use it in a crucial moment, and it will definitely ensure your safety.”

Bone Nightmare Old Demon tossed out a Talisman.

Ji Yuan hurriedly caught it with both hands, seeing that this Talisman was entirely pitch black as if it had been fished out of an ink pool, while its surface was inscribed with gold powder depicting a… wolf brush!

So this is Bone Nightmare Old Demon’s Lifebound Magical Treasure, and it’s actually a brush?

“Yes, thank you, Sect Leader, for granting me the treasure.”

It was Ji Yuan’s first time receiving a legendary True Treasure, naturally filling him with joy. But upon realizing it was being used to stake his life, he found little reason to be truly happy.

“Alright, go on. Don’t go outside during this time, and wait for my orders.”

Bone Nightmare Old Demon waved his hand.

“Yes, I take my leave.”

Ji Yuan saluted to both sides, then stored the True Treasure and flew away, returning straight to Great Dream Island.

Once everyone had left, Bone Nightmare Old Demon sat back next to Fire Spirit Ghost Mother.

“Husband.”

Fire Spirit Ghost Mother couldn’t help but hold Bone Nightmare Old Demon’s hands, her voice worried, and her eyes full of fear.

“Don’t be afraid, my dear, your husband has everything covered.” Bone Nightmare Old Demon gently patted the back of Fire Spirit Ghost Mother’s hand, soothing her softly.

Seeing that she still wanted to speak, Bone Nightmare Old Demon continued:

“Just like last time, Black and White Dual Fiends are definitely after the secret of Divinity Transformation in this journey to Rashamon Sea. No one will contest them for this, nor can anyone outmatch them.”

“All we need is some resources suitable for breakthroughs. For this, we would only have to compete against Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Among those cultivators, with us two combined, no one can challenge us.”

Fire Spirit Ghost Mother gradually calmed down upon hearing this.

“And what about Hu Beizhi…”

“No need to worry about him. Between his life and the Returning Essence Fruit, he knows what to choose. Moreover, with his current strength, combined with the Yin Corpse Demon Fire and the True Treasure I gave him, there won’t be many stronger than him among the Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators.”

Bone Nightmare Old Demon revealed a confident smile.

“At that time, when Hu Beizhi retrieves the Returning Essence Fruit, Ma Gui will act as a backup to snatch the Chang Chun Fruit that can extend life by twenty years. We will then take the opportunity needed for breakthroughs; with these three prongs… even if one thing goes wrong, it won’t be too big a deal.”

Perhaps infected by Bone Nightmare Old Demon’s confident smile, Fire Spirit Ghost Mother felt much more at ease.

“Yan’Er, I’m glad to have you.”

Fire Spirit Ghost Mother couldn’t resist caressing Bone Nightmare Old Demon’s face, speaking passionately.

“I’m also glad to have you.”

The gaze in Bone Nightmare Old Demon’s eyes was full of warmth.

“…”

“I must join the faction of the Yin Ghost Sect, and cannot remain a Loose Cultivator!”

This was the first decision Ji Yuan made upon returning to Great Dream Island after pondering all the way.