Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 688: Chapter 299: My Nascent Soul Father and My Nascent Soul Mother

"Twenty li to the north, there is a cave that blends with the mountain’s form. Earlier, Daoist Wang Luo laid an array there. We can go there to rest for a while and recover."

The voice of Captain Chang Kun echoed in Ji Yuan’s mind.

Soon, the team that had been close to the ground swiftly turned north and disappeared into the mountain ravine.

They had been out for nearly ten days, and Ji Yuan was still mingling within the team, scouting the surrounding situation. During this time, they encountered two groups of demon cultivators. One group only had three Foundation Establishment cultivators, with the highest cultivation being only at the late-stage Foundation Establishment. Naturally, their team easily took them down.

The other group was composed of over ten Foundation Establishment cultivators, and Ji Yuan’s team had no choice but to avoid them from afar.

Firstly, the opposing force was too strong. If a battle ensued, they could get stuck in a quagmire, unable to escape, attracting more demon cultivators.

Secondly, because they were not the target of the demon-hunting squad’s mission.

Previously, while still at the Alchemy Square, Ji Yuan had heard Chang Kun and the others introduce the target of this operation.

Once, there was a town nearby called Hundred Year Town, where many cultivators lived. However, later, the area was overtaken by the Demon Dao.

The group of demon cultivators was neither too strong nor too weak, led by a Fake Pill cultivator and accompanied by eight Foundation Establishment cultivators, whose cultivations ranged from early-stage Foundation Establishment to the peak of Foundation Establishment, just the kind that the demon-hunting squad would target.

At that time, Chang Kun and his team indeed targeted them, but somehow the group of demon cultivators discovered their whereabouts.

Thus, that Fake Pill Realm demon cultivator secretly followed and, in their next action, ambushed and killed Wang Luo.

Left with no choice, Chang Kun and his team had to retreat to the Alchemy Square first.

Therefore, on this outing, their main aim was to seek revenge against the demon cultivators stationed at Hundred Year Town.

"This array... can only be entrusted to Junior Brother Wu You."

Chang Kun and the others were unable to master arrays.

While at the Alchemy Square, Ji Yuan had also revealed that he knew a bit about arrays.

"No problem."

Ji Yuan swiftly approached, holding an array plate, and easily took over the simple concealing array. After a while, the group rested in the cave.

This was barely a warm-up for Ji Yuan, let alone a rest.

Being a Peak of Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator was indeed much.

Having mingled enough, Ji Yuan regained the feeling of roaming the martial world, thus staying with the team was now meaningless.

He found Chang Kun, who was meditating.

Upon seeing Ji Yuan approach, the latter opened his eyes and called out.

"Hmm, Senior Brother, I plan to go out and act alone from now on."

Ji Yuan had discussed this during their time at the Alchemy Square, so he directly spoke now.

The reason was simple: he was used to working solo and excelled in the Concealing Technique. Acting alone would allow him to be more effective.

Of course, these were the stated reasons.

Chang Kun wasn’t foolish; he knew Ji Yuan had his own secrets that weren’t suitable for group actions.

Moreover, the Ice and Fire Elder had given prior instructions, so he didn’t trouble Ji Yuan, only spoke with a hint of surprise, "So soon?"

"Yes."

Ji Yuan nodded, "We’re not far from Hundred Year Town now. I’ll go ahead and scout the area. If anything happens, we can communicate via talisman. If you’re planning to act, make sure to inform me first. If I don’t respond... I’d suggest not rushing."

"Alright... rest assured."

In terms of reliability, Chang Kun was indeed trustworthy.

The others also knew Ji Yuan was going to act alone, so they all reminded him to be careful.

Ji Yuan didn’t say much; once he left the cave, he used a transmission to speak to Liu Yuan, "If I don’t contact you, even if you act, keep a backup plan."

"Alright."

Liu Yuan trusted Ji Yuan and didn’t question further.

According to the geomancy map provided by Chang Kun, the location of Hundred Year Town was directly east of here. Thus, Ji Yuan slightly altered his direction upon leaving and headed northeast.

Initially, he piloted the Rift Sky Flying Boat, traveling for about an hour and a half until he finally spotted a lake nestled deep within the mountains.

He maneuvered the flying boat to dive into the lake, staying underwater for four to five breaths. When he emerged again, the Rift Sky Flying Boat beneath his feet had transformed into the skull boat originally belonging to Yin Tongzi.

The cyan robe he had worn disappeared, replaced by the demon dao standard-issue robe given by Liu Tian during his time at the Demon Cave.

The robe was gray-black, accented with blood patterns, and upon activation, surrounded him with protective black mist.

Coupled with the seven fiend baby cry bells hovering around Ji Yuan, his presence caused wailing like ghost cries, while thick smoke billowed, making him appear even more sinister than demon cultivators.

If he had to be cautious during previous actions, at this point...

Cautious?

Shangxi’s Demon Dao hadn’t infiltrated, but I, Shang Dong’s Demon Dao, should be cautious.

Now that Shangxi’s Demon Dao has infiltrated, should I still be cautious?

Then Shangxi’s Demon Dao came for nothing!

Now, the ones who should be worried are those worthless righteous cultivators!

Ji Yuan... oh no, "Qiu Qianhai" adjusted his mentality and acted with boundless disdain, glaring fiercely whenever he encountered other demon cultivators.

Until he met another Foundation Establishment Stage demon cultivator.

Ji Yuan’s cultivation appeared to remain at the late-stage Foundation Establishment, while the other was mid-stage Foundation Establishment, hesitating a while before approaching to speak.