Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 108 Water Dragon Sect Selection - Begins! [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Pills, talismans, and water mines are all unusable... but I still carry them all in my storage bag.

It's unclear whether the formation can be used or not, but even if it could be used at this time, Ji Yuan wouldn't dare to take out the Yin Ghost Flag... The Yin Ghost Flag is a thing that exudes overwhelming Yin energy as soon as it's taken out; it's only suitable for desperate battles, not for ordinary combat.

It seems I can only wait until I join the Water Dragon Sect and see if I can find a way to buy a slightly more normal formation.

As for ritual implements, there will be plenty.

There were already six high-grade magic artifacts, and with the bronze armor obtained from the Yue family patriarch, there are now seven high-grade magic artifacts.

With these things in place, there shouldn't be any major problems.

Ji Yuan sensed his dantian again to make sure that his spiritual energy reserves were at their peak before pushing open the door and leaving.

To his surprise, the Wen family of three and the Lin family of three were already waiting outside his courtyard.

"What, are you going to give me a ride?"

Ji Yuan looked at them and asked with a smile.

"Yes... I'm sure."

Lin Hu stammered a bit, and upon closer inspection, one could see that his eyes were bloodshot, as if he hadn't slept well all night.

Wen Lin's face was full of reluctance, but he still laughed it off.

"Ling'er has to go get her spiritual root tested soon, so she thought she'd come over and share in Brother Ji's good fortune."

Ji Yuan only then noticed that Wen Ling'er had specially changed into a new outfit today.

She wore a pale yellow brocade jacket on the outside, with a inch-wide strip of white fox fur trim around the collar and sleeves. The fur trembled slightly as she moved. She wore a pomegranate red satin cotton skirt with a butterfly pattern embroidered on the skirt with gold and silver threads.

They're so beautiful, like dolls straight out of a traditional Chinese New Year painting.

When Wen Ling'er noticed Ji Yuan looking over, she tilted her head, holding Zhao Yuechan's hand, and said with a grin, "Come on, Ling'er is going to become Brother Ji's junior sister today, hee hee."

"Alright, then when I enter the Water Dragon Sect, I'll have to rely on Ling'er to take care of me."

Ji Yuan also joked with a smile.

He then glanced at Lin Hu's family before saying thoughtfully, "You guys go ahead first. I have some things to take care of at home, I'll come back later."

"it is good."

Wen Lin immediately agreed.

He figured that Ji Yuan probably needed to prepare something at home that he didn't want outsiders to know, so he pulled Wen Ling'er along and prepared to leave.

Lin Hu had originally intended to ask if he needed any help, but seeing Wen Lin's reaction, he had no choice but to go along with him.

Seeing that their figures had all disappeared into the Yunyu Marsh, Ji Yuan took out a small storage bag from his storage bag. It was the smallest kind, with a space of only one foot square.

This can be considered as a final gift he prepared for Lin Hu.

The storage bag was stolen; Ji Yuan couldn't even remember who he stole it from. Inside were... four mid-grade first-tier talismans that Ji Yuan had drawn himself.

Two for self-defense, two for attack.

In addition, there was a bottle of pills suitable for breaking through from the early stage of Qi Refining to the middle stage, which Ji Yuan also refined himself.

No matter how much more... Ji Yuan can afford to give.

For low-grade magical artifacts like magic boats, in the current realm of divination, it's just a matter of drawing a few talismans, which won't take up much time, let alone energy.

But being able to give and being willing to give are two different things.

Ji Yuan clearly understood the principle that "a small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment."

What he's giving Lin Hu is just enough to help him break through to the fourth level of Qi Refining. With those talismans in hand, even if he goes to the Water Dragon Sect, it will be enough for him to establish himself in Zengtou City.

The rest... is up to him.

But judging from his ability to quit gambling, his mind must still be firm.

If that's the case, then there's probably no problem.

As for the Wen family, Ji Yuan doesn't plan to give it to them.

Firstly, there wasn't much to give. Both Wen Lin and his wife were at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and Wen Lin was also an alchemist. They could live quite comfortably in this Yunyu Marsh.

Secondly, perhaps the relationship isn't quite strong enough.

Ji Yuan and Lin Hu are childhood friends, so naturally Ji Yuan should take extra care of them.

Before leaving, Ji Yuan arrived at the Lin family's house, placed the storage bag on the table, and then closed the door and left.

He stood on the falcon boat for the last time, looking back at the lakeside cottage that had been with him for several years... He was very reluctant to leave, after all, this place held all his memories of these past few years.

The initial pain of being transported here, followed by the joy of unlocking the cheat system.

He then proceeded step by step until he broke through to the late stage of Qi Refining and became the most powerful in Yunyuze.

All of this was witnessed by this little house.

But once I leave... I don't know when we'll meet again, and as soon as I leave, new people will definitely move into this courtyard next month.

You can't exactly say that you've been paying the celestial residence fee all this time, or that you've bought the courtyard.

No need, that's too extravagant.

After a period of reminiscing, Ji Yuan took one last look at the two bare peach trees in the yard, wondering which future generation would benefit from them.

"Very well, let's go then."

With a thought, Ji Yuan sent the Thunder Falcon Boat into a streak of light, which vanished into the distance in an instant.

With full force, Ji Yuan propelled the Thunder Falcon Boat, and in just a few breaths, he had already traveled from the lakeside hut to the fish market in Zengtou City.

At that time, the fish market was already full of people.

Even the on-duty cultivators of the Water Dragon Sect have arrived here, waiting for the Foundation Establishment cultivators to arrive so that the formal selection process can begin.

Although Ji Yuan rarely appeared in Zengtou City, many people recognized him. When his flying boat arrived, many fishermen consciously made room for him and greeted him one by one.

"Brother Ji, you've finally arrived! Haha, this year, Zengtou City is all counting on you, Brother Ji."

"Senior Ji is still as charming as ever."

"Brother Ji, could you please look at me a little longer?"

"..."

Among the fishermen at the early and middle stages of Qi Refining, Ji Yuan spotted a figure at the late stage of Qi Refining. He then piloted his flying boat to land beside him, a smile appearing on his face.

"Brother Du, you've arrived early."

What he saw was naturally another late-stage Qi Refining cultivator from Zengtou City... Du Kang.

He was away on business last year, so he escaped the selection process, but this year he has to give it a try.

"Brother Ji, you're not late either."

Du Kang greeted him with a smile.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ji Yuan took out a... communication talisman.

Hong Xiuwen's communication talisman.

This was given to Ji Yuan by Hong Xiuwen, the cultivator on duty in the talisman area, when Ji Yuan participated in the selection three years ago. At that time, he also valued Ji Yuan's talent for drawing talismans.

He also told Ji Yuan that he could contact him again during this year's selection process.

Ji Yuan glanced at the communication talisman in his hand, then put it away.

This year, Ji Yuan plans to infiltrate using his own flying sword, rather than by using talismans. Therefore, contacting Hong Xiuwen again would be of little use.

It's better to wait and meet him at the Water Dragon Sect.

After putting away the communication talisman, Ji Yuan looked at the Water Dragon Sect cultivators on duty. Good, there wasn't a single familiar face among them.

He saw Lin Hu and his family of three among other acquaintances, not far behind him.

The Wen family of three hadn't been seen since. They were probably at the spiritual root testing site, which was quite far away and crowded, so Ji Yuan hadn't seen them either.

"Brother Ji, it seems like only the two of us from Zengtou City participated this year."

Du Kang said softly.

Ji Yuan recalled that it was true. For example, the Qin and Wu families either joined or died early. As for the others... it seems that last year there was a fisherman who was in the middle stage of Qi Refining who broke through to the late stage of Qi Refining.

But since I'm only at the seventh level of Qi Refining, I definitely won't participate.

"That should be the case. A lot went in last year, so there shouldn't be many people in the entire Yunyuze this year."

No sooner had Ji Yuan finished speaking than a sword light descended from the sky, heading straight for Zengtou City.

Its imposing presence instantly silenced the entire fishpond.

By the time Ji Yuan reacted again, he saw a young man in white robes hovering above everyone's heads, riding a flying sword.

"Who are the late-stage Qi Refining cultivators who will participate in the Water Dragon Sect's selection this year? Step forward."

The young man looked around without paying attention, simply standing on the flying sword and speaking lazily.

Ji Yuan and Du Kang exchanged a glance, then simultaneously summoned their flying boats, finally ascending to the Foundation Establishment cultivator's location and bowing respectfully.

"Greetings, senior."

Upon hearing the voice, the young man glanced at them and casually remarked, "One is at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and the other is at the eighth level. Zengtou City is not bad."

"I heard that Ling Shan Fang hasn't had a single Qi Refining Stage 3 cultivator this year. They're really useless."

"Very well, the selection rules have changed this year. During the beast fighting, talismans, pills, formations and other external objects are not allowed. Only magical artifacts and spells can be used. Violators will be disqualified from the selection."

"What?!"

Ji Yuan was the first to exclaim in surprise.

Du Kang was no different; upon hearing the news for the first time, he even retreated slightly from his flying boat.

Not only them, but also the fishermen who came to the fish market to watch the excitement were somewhat shocked when they heard these words.

In the same realm, demonic beasts are already difficult to kill, and now they're not allowed to use talismans or pills. Isn't this pushing people to their deaths? Who would dare to go for it?

But this Foundation Establishment cultivator seemed to have a bad temper, so they didn't dare to speak and could only look at Ji Yuan and Du Kang one by one.

Some people were hoping they would die in the beast fight, so they were eager for both of them to participate in the selection.

Some felt it was dangerous and hoped they would wait until the next time to participate... Lin Hu, for example, stared intently at Ji Yuan's figure, opening his mouth several times but unable to utter a word.

"Well, it's not too late to back out now. If you wait until you get to Shanyu Island, it will be too late."

The young cultivator looked at Ji Yuan and the other person with a half-smile.

He quite enjoys watching other people make choices, especially those that can affect someone's entire life, because such choices... mean that the other person is embarking on a new path.

"Brother Du, what about you?"

Ji Yuan's expression showed a hint of hesitation, as if he couldn't make up his mind.

Du Kang first looked at the Foundation Establishment cultivator, cupped his hands, and asked, "May I ask, senior, if we are defeated, are you willing to surrender?"

"That's certainly possible." The young man nodded, then added, "But this monster is ferocious. If we can't rescue it in time... then there's nothing we can do."

"Um."

Du Kang then said to Ji Yuan, "Brother Ji, I'm not young anymore. Waiting another three years... why not give it a shot now? But you're still young, so you can wait a bit longer."

"Since Brother Du is willing to go, then I will also give it a try. At worst, I can admit defeat and surrender, and wait for three more years. Consider it a chance to broaden my horizons."

Having prepared for this for so long, Ji Yuan naturally couldn't wait any longer.

After saying this, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to the Foundation Establishment cultivator, saying, "This junior is willing to go!"

"Good, he's someone who's not afraid to die."

The young man looked at Ji Yuan, who was also young, and gave him a slightly more serious look... At such a young age, with a pseudo-spiritual root, he was still able to reach the ninth level of Qi Refining in a place like Yunyuze.

They probably have some real strength.

"I will go with you."

Du Kang also hurriedly expressed his opinion.

"it is good."

The Foundation Establishment cultivator nodded, glanced down, and said, "Hey you, take them both to Mountain Rain Island and hand them over to Senior Brother Yun."

"Yes."

The Water Dragon Sect disciple he had chosen immediately bowed and accepted, then summoned his flying boat and took the lead in flying towards the depths of the Cloud Rain Marsh.

Ji Yuan and Du Kang hurriedly followed.

He hadn't gone far when he heard the young man's lazy voice again behind him.

"alright."

"The selection process for the Water Dragon Sect shall now begin."

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