Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 1274: Chapter 432: My Surname Is Ji, the Ji of Old Demon Ji!

As for this, Ji Yuan isn’t too worried.

Not to mention that if it comes to a real fight, he is very likely to be able to kill them both.

Even if he can’t kill them, the two of them can’t catch up with the Star-Stepping Wheel; at worst, he’ll head to the Desolate Ancient Continent first to meet Yun Qianzai and Phoenix Peach.

Then, find a deserted island to cultivate for a period of time, and after his strength improves... it’s time to fight back to the Extreme Abyss Continent!

First, kill the people of the Extreme Abyss Continent, then kill the people of the Cangluo Continent.

Once the Blood Luo King and the others are all killed, Ji Yuan estimates that he should be invincible at the Nascent Soul Stage, and then consider walking in the Mortal World to further enhance his strength.

Having plans and arrangements for the future, Ji Yuan then turned to Tu Yue and said:

"Clean up the Spirit Vein, I have something to attend to."

"Yes, Master."

Tu Yue sweetly responded.

"Once I solve this matter, you should first break through to the Golden Core Stage."

With that said, Ji Yuan left the Mountain of Mind and Heart with a single thought.

Since he has broken through, the cultivation of the Artifact Spirit must also rise accordingly.

Above Brewing Peak, a water-blue stream of light swept past, and Ji Yuan’s figure appeared out of thin air beside the Old Drunkard.

Rarely, the Old Drunkard wasn’t drinking or napping, but personally cleaning every nook and cranny of Brewing Peak.

Since Ji Yuan had been in seclusion to break through to the Nascent Soul, the Old Drunkard had seldom fallen into that drunken stupor again.

If the Peak Master really succeeds in forming a Nascent Soul... what status will I achieve?

So he has to perform well, and this has gone on for several years, until a few days ago, he found that the Peak Master actually succeeded in forming a Nascent Soul!

This joy is not to be shared lightly with outsiders.

Thus, the Old Drunkard is now in a state of inebriation without drinking

"What? Not even you are drinking anymore, Old Drunkard?"

The voice appearing out of thin air startled the Old Drunkard, then, upon realizing who it was, he hurriedly kneeled on the ground, chanting: "Greetings to the Peak Master. Congratulations to the Peak Master on forming the Nascent Soul! Congratulations, Peak Master!"

"Alright, alright, it’s just the Nascent Soul; it’s nothing major."

Although Ji Yuan said so, he couldn’t resist narrowing his eyes a bit.

...Being a Nascent Soul cultivator really feels quite nice.

"Rise."

"Yes, Peak Master."

Though the Old Drunkard stood up, he didn’t dare to look up, only dared to stand humbly behind Ji Yuan.

"Anything major happen during my years of seclusion?"

Ji Yuan, with his hands behind his back, asked, "Within the Sect, Xingluo Archipelago, and those on the Desolate Ancient and Extreme Abyss Continents, tell me what you know."

The Old Drunkard had not wasted away in drunkenness these years and thus grasped quite a bit of information. He pondered briefly, organized his words, and immediately said, "Replying to the Peak Master, there hasn’t been any major events within our Sect or the Xingluo Archipelago in recent years. If anything, it’s that Sword Wu Ya from the Heavenly Sword Sect seemed to have briefly engaged with the Old Demon of the Ten Thousand Venom Valley, but without a decisive result."

"The war between the Desolate Ancient Continent and the Barbarian God Continent is growing more intense, and it is heard that both the Extreme Abyss Continent and Cangluo Continent have sent reinforcements twice already."

"Oh, there’s a small rumor, uncertain if it’s accurate..."

"Go ahead and speak."

Ji Yuan casually said.

"Yes, the small rumor says that the Desolate Ancient Continent is already considering drafting cultivators from the Xingluo Archipelago over there, whether they plan to include Nascent Soul cultivators... that I do not know."

"Hmm."

Ji Yuan nodded slightly, "Alright, I have somewhere to be, go about your tasks."

"Yes, Peak Master."

The Old Drunkard quickly clasped his hands and stepped back a few paces to depart elsewhere.

Since leaving seclusion, Ji Yuan did not conceal his aura. As his Nascent Soul aura manifested above Brewing Peak, it immediately attracted the attention of Fairy Baihua and Zhou Cang.

Both of them had been waiting in the Ancestral Hall and exchanged glances before using their escape techniques to transform into a green and a blue streamer, arriving at the outskirts of Brewing Peak.

Previously, for mere Brewing Peak, they would have barged in without hesitation.

But now things were different, with Ji Yuan being a fellow Nascent Soul cultivator. The respect that was due had to be given.

So upon arriving at the outskirts of Brewing Peak, they slightly clasped their fists and said in unison, "Congratulations, Daoist Xu, on forming a Nascent Soul."

Ji Yuan waved his hand to open a gap in the array, then transformed into an escape light, arriving in front of them, smiling as he returned the courtesy, "You two are too kind, fellow Daoists."

After Zhou Cang rose, he looked at Ji Yuan, unable to conceal his delight in his eyes.

He rubbed his hands together and tentatively asked:

"Brother Xu, do you have time to visit the Ancestral Hall for a talk?"

Inviting Ji Yuan to the Ancestral Hall at this point had a very clear meaning. If Ji Yuan agreed, it meant he still acknowledged his identity as a member of the Cloud Rain Sect.

If he was unwilling... well, that issue needed to be discussed.

Thus after asking this question, both Zhou Cang and Fairy Baihua felt somewhat anxious.

Ji Yuan too pondered for a moment, then smiled brightly.

"I have the time."

"Haha, in that case, let’s go."

Zhou Cang exhaled a breath of relief without hiding it. Then, the three escape lights darted over the Cloud Rain Sect, finally landing in front of the Ancestral Hall.

Zhou Cang had made prior arrangements, so now there were only the three of them in the Cloud Rain Sect’s Ancestral Hall.

Just upon entering, he eagerly poured spirit tea for Ji Yuan.

This action inevitably stirred a thought in Ji Yuan’s mind—when would he ever have a Nascent Soul cultivator pour tea for him?

Moreover, this time Zhou Cang and Fairy Baihua no longer sat on a high platform but sat across from Ji Yuan, their faces genuinely joyful.

"Brother Xu’s successful formation of the Nascent Soul this time is truly a major joy for our Cloud Rain Sect."

Zhou Cang said happily, seeming to search for words to say.

Ji Yuan didn’t know how to respond, so he only smiled and remained silent.

Zhou Cang and the others noticed Ji Yuan’s meaning, exchanged glances, slightly toned down their expressions, and said, "Brother Xu, did you have a sect affiliation before?"

Ji Yuan pondered for a moment. Ultimately, he did not choose to answer directly; instead, he asked the question on his own mind.

"Are you two Daoists actually asking if I am willing to stay in the Cloud Rain Sect?"

"This..."

Zhou Cang originally wanted to build up to it or to hint at the question, but Ji Yuan was so straightforward. Just as he was about to consult Fairy Baihua.

Fairy Baihua already nodded and said, "Exactly, so what does Daoist Xu think?"

Ji Yuan still didn’t answer immediately and continued pondering.

Without him speaking, Zhou Cang and Fairy Baihua naturally became anxious.

"If Brother Xu is willing to stay, you can be like the two of us and become a Supreme Elder in our Cloud Rain Sect. At that time, whether in cultivation or other matters, you can freely command disciples to serve you."

Zhou Cang said slowly, stroking his beard:

"Moreover, our Cloud Rain Sect... also has some other secrets, which will naturally be shared with you if you are willing to join."

...Secrets like the disappearance of Elder Xuanji and the mysterious cave behind the waterfall?

Ji Yuan was somewhat curious about this.

Zhou Cang seized the opportunity and continued, "Since Brother Xu has been a Loose Cultivator before, you naturally know the hardships of being a Loose Cultivator, especially now when the world is in chaos, with all the continents unsettled... Since there are no outsiders, I’ll be true to you, even us Nascent Soul cultivators today are banding together for warmth."

This was indeed a primary reason why Ji Yuan considered staying in the Cloud Rain Sect.

Though solitary pursuit was admirable, should something truly arise... having a reliable same-tier cultivator by one’s side is always beneficial, and Ji Yuan, having observed for decades, knows that Zhou Cang and Fairy Baihua are not ones to make trouble.

On the contrary, the entire Cloud Rain Sect conducted itself discreetly.

"Staying in the Cloud Rain Sect... isn’t impossible."

Ji Yuan finally spoke.

"Does Brother Xu perhaps have any difficulties?" Fairy Baihua asked, "If so, perhaps our brother and sister could help a bit."

"There’s really none."

Ji Yuan shook his head, looking at them seriously, then said, "Xu Beimu is merely a pseudonym of mine; my real name is Ji Yuan."

Saying this, he pondered for a moment and then added in a steady tone.

"Ji as in Old Demon Ji."