Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 730: Chapter 312: Finally Meeting Second Sister

"Mortal Realm?"

Ji Yuan asked in response.

He also knew that within many areas of Shang Dong, there were countries formed by mortals, but such places were generally areas with sparse Spiritual Qi.

Cultivators often didn’t wish to go there.

Moreover, staying in such places for too long easily caused one to be tainted with too many chaotic auras, making it increasingly difficult to advance in cultivation.

So although this battle between the righteous and demonic paths seemed intense, it actually didn’t have much impact on these mortal realms.

As Ji Yuan knew, there were mortal realms like the one where Phoenix Peach was born and the one Ice and Fire Elder was previously located, which are still doing okay nowadays.

Cultivators generally would not set foot there.

But now, Du Wanyi, a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, was saying she wanted to stay in the mortal realm permanently.

What does this signify?

It means she’s essentially giving up the cultivation path, preparing to... wait for death in that mortal realm.

How can this be?

Ji Yuan remembered that back in Zengtou City, Du Wanyi’s heart in pursuit of the Dao was extremely firm, even after joining the Water Dragon Sect.

This was why she risked death to break into the Nine Nether Cave Heaven.

But how could it turn out like this now?

"Yes, she’s in the mortal realm called Xi Kingdom, southeast of our Water Dragon Sect, in Qingqiu City of that Xi Kingdom."

Isle Master Youlan revealed the whereabouts of Du Wanyi all in one breath.

"Alright, I’ll remember this,"

Ji Yuan said as he stood up and solemnly saluted Isle Master Youlan.

"You’re too kind, Junior Brother,"

Isle Master Youlan quickly stood up and returned the salute, then asked again, "Shouldn’t you have left with the sect? Why are you still lingering in our Cangluo Continent?"

Ji Yuan didn’t use the excuse of not being chosen by the sect because he didn’t want Hua Yaoyue to be misunderstood.

So he frankly said:

"Some choose to leave, naturally some choose to stay."

"It’s normal, nothing strange about it."

Isle Master Youlan couldn’t help but admire Ji Yuan after hearing this.

Indeed, just as Cao Xiangyu had said earlier, Isle Master Youlan didn’t have the opportunity to leave; if she had, she surely would have left with the Water Dragon Sect to the Desolate Ancient Continent.

But now Ji Yuan had that opportunity and still chose to give it up.

Thinking from her perspective, Isle Master Youlan felt she couldn’t do it herself.

She couldn’t do it, but others could, and that was truly admirable.

"Your actions, Junior Brother, truly make me admire you."

"Alright, no need for flattery, Senior Sister," Ji Yuan smiled, quickly changing the topic, "Why haven’t you gone further away, Senior Sister? Why are you lingering near the sect? This is a place of trouble, especially for us Water Dragon Sect disciples."

At the mention of this, Isle Master Youlan’s expression changed.

"It’s a long story; let’s just say your Senior Sister was blind and got deceived..."

Then Ji Yuan listened to Isle Master Youlan recount her tragic experience.

In short, Isle Master Youlan had already fled far away, but recently, a junior sister from the Water Dragon Sect suddenly sought her out, claiming to have found a treasure trove left behind by the sect, containing tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.

Upon hearing this, Isle Master Youlan was naturally tempted. After some contemplation, she decided to follow the junior sister back to seize the treasure.

Unexpectedly, after leaving the Water Dragon Sect, that junior sister had already pledged allegiance to the Medicine King Valley.

She contacted Isle Master Youlan on the instructions of Cao Xiangyu.

The rest needed no elaboration.

Isle Master Youlan realised the deception and fled desperately, eventually encountering Ji Yuan here.

"I could only say I was blind at the time, falling for such a despicable person’s trick!"

Isle Master Youlan said, clenching her left fist, "If I encounter her again, I’ll definitely kill her!"

Cultivators being greedy for wealth is inevitable.

Ji Yuan didn’t know how to respond, so he simply said, "The world is chaotic now, Senior Sister should find a place to lay low, and address this matter later."

"Hmm, after experiencing this, I’ve let go,"

Isle Master Youlan nodded.

"If I hadn’t encountered you today, Junior Brother, I might have died here."

"Okay, I still have matters to attend to, I need to meet with other senior brothers, so I won’t stay here long. I’ve checked earlier, there aren’t any Demon Dao strongholds nearby, Senior Sister shouldn’t have any problems hiding here,"

Ji Yuan said as he took out the Protective Talisman that Cao Xiangyu had intended to use but didn’t, and handed it over.

"Please accept this, Senior Sister; it might save your life in critical times."

Isle Master Youlan, shocked by his words, hastily declined, "It’s already a great fortune to be rescued by you today, Junior Brother. How could I still covet your treasure? Please keep it."

"This is of little use to me; Senior Sister, just accept it. If I truly needed it, why would I give it to you?"

Seeing Ji Yuan’s straightforwardness, Isle Master Youlan, who indeed needed a Protective Talisman, accepted it with both hands.

"Then I humbly thank you, Junior Brother."

Seeing her accept it, Ji Yuan felt at ease.

"In that case, I’ll leave first, Senior Sister, take care."

Ji Yuan clasped his hands and then turned to leave. After heading outside, he retrieved the Disordered River Array, pondered, and set up a Tier Two Illusion Array for Isle Master Youlan for protection.

After finishing these tasks, Ji Yuan first headed north, travelling for several days, finally reaching the vicinity of the Water Dragon Sect.

Disguised as a Demon Cultivator, here he wasn’t conspicuous; he blended into the crowd instead.