Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 686: Chapter 298: The Water Dragon Sect’s Ultimate Fate

As he was about to speak, a sudden voice sounded in his mind, with only two simple words.

"Come over."

Ice and Fire Elder.

Ji Yuan naturally thought something had happened, so he got up and said: "Ice and Fire Elder is calling me, if you have nothing else, please help guard here, I’ll go and see."

"Go, go."

Liu Yuan waved his hand.

But just as Ji Yuan was about to leave, he suddenly thought of something... Surely Ice and Fire Elder isn’t calling for me to join the Demon Hunting Squad again?

Probably... not, right.

Previously, Ice and Fire Elder had called twice, and if this was another call, it would be the third time.

Well, once I go over, I’ll find out.

Ji Yuan continued to navigate his Wind Willow Flying Boat, calmly and steadily arriving at the Alchemy Square main hall.

Upon arrival, he noticed that he wasn’t alone here, besides himself, there was also Chang Kun from Sword Ruins... he’s currently the captain of the Demon Hunting Squad.

Upon seeing him, Ji Yuan felt he’d probably guessed right.

"He will now be under your Demon Hunting Squad."

Ice and Fire Elder’s face appeared somewhat unpleasant, hence there was no room for negotiation, and the task allocation was straightforward.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan knew this time, running away wasn’t an option, yet he still raised his hands.

Just as he was about to speak, Ice and Fire Elder leaned slightly forward, as if drawing closer, and asked softly: "Are you going to disobey orders?"

"No, I dare not."

Ji Yuan took the initiative to express his attitude, which eased Ice and Fire Elder’s mind a bit.

"Then what else do you want?"

"I just think, can our Demon Hunting Squad add one more person? As far as I know, marketplaces like Huaishui Market and Jingcheng Market, their squads all have seven or eight members, only ours has six."

"So I thought, perhaps we can add another person, then I would follow as a support, and if we encounter danger, I could serve as a trump card, catching the enemy off guard."

Ji Yuan knew he couldn’t escape.

Saying flat out that he wouldn’t go was certainly not an option, so he’d better choose a compromise, ensuring he won’t follow the main team... after all, being in that team felt like being a living target.

"Oh?"

Ice and Fire Elder didn’t outright refuse, which showed there was hope.

Thus Ji Yuan quickly transmitted his voice to Chang Kun, saying: "Senior Brother, aren’t you going to help out? The chance to enhance our team is right before us!"

Feeling belatedly, Chang Kun stepped forward, cupping his hands and said: "Elder, I think Junior Brother Wu You speaks sensibly."

"Speak, who do you have your eye on?"

Ice and Fire Elder asked straightforwardly.

Chang Kun spoke honestly, "Junior Sister Weichen from Medicine King Valley, her healing skills are exceptional. If she were in our team... we could handle any dangers more composedly."

"Alright then."

Ice and Fire Elder nodded, "Then I’ll call her over."

Soon, a faint green light flowed in from outside, landing and transforming into a petite girl dressed in a green skirt, carrying a slight herbal fragrance.

"Greetings Ice and Fire Elder, Daoist Changkun, Daoist Wu You."

She cupped her hands to all and smiled brightly.

"From now on, you’ll join the Demon Hunting Squad with them."

With others, Ice and Fire Elder left no room for negotiation, his instructions were direct.

"What? Me?"

Weichen from Medicine King Valley was stunned, quickly pointing at herself, "Replying to Elder, I just recently advanced to the Peak of Foundation Establishment... I’m afraid I’d be a burden to the Daoist friends."

"No worries, your sole responsibility will be healing them."

Ice and Fire Elder waved, "Alright, that’s settled, the rest you’ll discuss among yourselves."

Having said that, he transformed into an escape light and disappeared from the scene.

Only Ji Yuan and the others were left looking at each other, eventually leaving.

...

Meanwhile, after Ice and Fire Elder left, he arrived at another Golden Core Zhenren’s residence.

As soon as he sat down, Ice and Fire Elder started eating, no need for words, he came over just to feast.

"How did it go? Did that boy agree?"

Celestial Chef Zhenren nibbled a pork leg, eating with oil dripping.

"I spoke up, whether he agreed or not didn’t matter; he’ll have to comply."

Ice and Fire Elder’s tone was matter-of-fact.

"Well, that boy’s been eyeing my territory lately, probably looking to escape. Sending him outside for a stroll, letting him know how dangerous it is out there, he’ll then be willing to stay honestly at the Alchemy Square."

Celestial Chef Zhenren spat out a bone casually.

"Why the special attention to him?"

Ice and Fire Elder nibbled some stir-fried venison curiously.

"Ha."

Celestial Chef Zhenren sneered, unsure who he was mocking.

"Before I came here, Duocai asked me to look after his son, which was fine, he even particularly instructed to watch over Isle Master Wuyou."

"And then Junior Brother Xuanshui also came seeking me, asking me to protect Isle Master Wuyou."

"That’s fine as well."

"Finally, when I was about to set off, Wang... Senior Sister Wang You actually silently infiltrated my island, without me knowing she appeared in front of me, telling me to watch over Isle Master Wuyou, saying if something happened to him, it’d happen to me too. What kind of logic is that?"

The more Celestial Chef Zhenren spoke, the more aggrieved he felt, ending with trembling hands:

"If you knew, you’d see I’m a Golden Core Zhenren, if not, you’d think I’m Isle Master Wuyou’s servant."

Ice and Fire Elder stifled his laughter, while reaching out to pat the fat on his shoulder.