Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 111 Ji Yuan: Me, go to the front lines? Impossible!

"I?"

Ji Yuan pointed to himself, slightly surprised.

Now that I've joined the Water Dragon Sect, what else could happen? They can't possibly send me back to the front lines... Ji Yuan thought to himself, "This is bad."

His mind was instantly drawn to the communication talisman in the storage bag.

If that's the case, then we'll have to call Li Changhe to come and save the day.

No, perhaps not. Having this Ascension Token is probably enough to prove one's identity.

"Um."

Yun Shangping nodded gently.

Ji Yuan and Du Wanyi exchanged a glance, and finally had no choice but to step forward and stand in front of Yun Shangping.

"Greetings, Uncle Yun."

In the Water Dragon Sect, unless there is a clear master-disciple relationship, Qi Refining stage disciples address Foundation Establishment stage cultivators as "Uncle-Master".

"Um."

Yun Shangping stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the two of them with a slight smile, and said, "Among the seven of you today, you are undoubtedly the strongest."

"This disciple is unworthy of such praise."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan immediately cupped his hands in greeting.

"In our Water Dragon Sect, there's always been a rule: the greater the strength, the greater the responsibility, like the Supreme Elder..."

Yun Shangping looked up to the north, his eyes filled with respect.

"He single-handedly upheld the great name of our Water Dragon Sect on this Canglu Continent."

The Supreme Elder mentioned by Yun Shangping must be a Nascent Soul cultivator... Everyone present was somewhat intrigued, but Ji Yuan felt increasingly uneasy as he listened.

This tone sounds exactly like the boss is about to start the CPU (powerful control mechanism).

"So...you guys too!"

Yun Shangping's voice deepened as he swept his gaze over the crowd present, "You are all highly skilled, so naturally you must make substantial contributions to our Water Dragon Sect."

"yes!"

The newly joined disciples of the Water Dragon Sect all bowed in greeting.

Yun Shangping's gaze finally returned to Ji Yuan before he said, "You will leave with Uncle Gu in a while. Remember, keep it a secret and don't tell anyone."

Ji Yuan felt increasingly uneasy as he listened.

Whether it's going to the front lines or being entrusted with important responsibilities by the sect... Ji Yuan has no interest in it.

So, before Yun Shangping could even look away, he had already taken out the Ascension Token given to him by Li Changhe from his storage bag.

He didn't show off; he just placed it in front of him with his back to everyone.

"What?!"

When Yun Shangping saw the Ascension Token in Ji Yuan's hand, his eyes narrowed and he instinctively shouted out.

Even Gu Liben, who was standing to the side, felt the same way.

The Ascension Token is a rare item; within the Water Dragon Sect, only elders at the Golden Core stage can issue it.

With this Ascension Token, regardless of talent or strength, anyone with this token can join the Water Dragon Sect!

Even if the other party is a fool with no cultivation, the Water Dragon Sect still wants him!

Therefore, the fact that Ji Yuan could produce this Ascension Token means that behind him, or rather his family, there is at least one Golden Core cultivator!

"This...which senior gave it to you?"

Gu Liben's voice even softened considerably.

Ji Yuan didn't speak, but turned around and glanced at the crowd behind him. He saw that they were all looking at him with astonishment, as if they wanted to know what he had taken out that had surprised these two Foundation Establishment cultivators so much.

Yun Shangping immediately understood.

"Nephew, please come inside and talk."

After saying this, he took the lead and entered the cabin. Ji Yuan thought for a moment, then put away the Ascension Token and followed him into the cabin, with Gu Liben following behind.

After the three of them came in, Gu Liben casually stuck a talisman on the door before saying in an annoyed tone:

"You scoundrel, if you had this Ascension Token, you should have just taken it out earlier. Why are you playing these tricks on us?"

His tone seemed harsh, but it was actually quite friendly.

Ji Yuanqian smiled and said, "I feel that my strength is sufficient and I should be able to pass our sect's selection, so I thought I wouldn't waste this opportunity."

"Your strength is more than just passable. If you can't even join our Water Dragon Sect with your abilities, then what about the others?"

Yun Shangping, who had already sat down, stroked his beard and smiled.

"Alright, tell me, which senior gave you this Ascension Token?"

Ji Yuan hesitated for a moment, but still chose to tell the truth, "This was given to me by Senior Li Changhe."

"What?! Senior Brother Li?"

Yun Shangping was immediately stunned; Ji Yuan's answer seemed to have taken him somewhat by surprise.

But then I thought about it again and realized that although Li Changhe was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, he had a Golden Core stage father... so he couldn't compare.

Gu Liben then asked with a smile, "Could it be that the rumors from a while ago were actually true?"

"What rumor?"

"Rumor has it that some time ago, Senior Brother Li Changhe was in danger and was rescued by someone... That person should be you, Junior Nephew Ji, right?" Yun Shangping said with a smile.

"this……"

Ji Yuan said somewhat embarrassedly, "It was really just luck. Please keep it a secret, my two senior uncles."

"That's natural."

Yun Shangping stroked his beard and smiled, "Since it was Senior Brother Li who gave you the Ascension Token, then you're one of us. Very well, then I won't let you go to Liancheng Mountain. I'll send someone else instead."

Damn it, it really is going to the front lines... Ji Yuan's expression was one of surprise.

"This important mission...it's going to the front lines?"

"right."

Gu Liben nodded and said, "That female cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining must be your friend, so let's just leave it at that. In that case, let Sang Zhongyuan and Chu Jingtong go."

"With two people gone, there's not much left to say about Chengshan's side."

"Can."

Yun Shangping nodded slightly.

With just a few words, the two had already decided the fate of Sang Zhongyuan and Chu Jingtong.

"In that case, you can go out now and call the other two in."

After Yun Shangping finished speaking, seeing Ji Yuan's hesitant expression, he stroked his beard and smiled, "Don't worry, it won't involve you."

"Thank you, Uncle-Master."

Ji Yuan bowed respectfully before leaving the room and then spoke to Sang Zhongyuan and Chu Jingtong about the matter.

"us?"

They exchanged a glance.

Ji Yuan sighed, looking rather regretful. "Hmm."

Sang Zhongyuan and Chu Jingtong had initially thought that Ji Yuan had received some important mission and were already envious, but seeing this reaction now... they quickly went into the cabin.

Ji Yuan returned to Du Wanyi's side. The others, though curious about his reaction, dared not ask.

They waited for a while.

Sang Zhongyuan and Chu Jingtong both came out.

No one knows what Yun Shangping said to them, only that when they came out, they looked very happy, and even went up to Ji Yuan and cupped their hands in greeting, saying:

"Thank you, Brother Ji."

"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it."

Ji Yuan quickly returned the greeting, and silently offered his blessings to the two of them.

This made the people present even more curious. Even Du Wanyi wanted to ask, but then Yun Shangping and the other person came out, so they didn't dare to ask.

After traveling north for about half a cup of tea's time, Gu Liben, who had been sitting at the back of the boat, stood up and said, "You two, come with me."

After saying that, he released a gray-black flying boat, which hovered above.

Sang Zhongyuan and his companion hurriedly boarded Gu Liben's flying boat.

The latter nodded to Yun Shangping, then transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the distance... Ji Yuan glanced at the direction; it was southeast.

That's the direction where the Palace of Joy is located...

The remaining cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining, Fang Jie, finally couldn't contain himself any longer. He approached Yun Shangping, cupped his hands slightly, and asked, "Uncle-Master Yun, were Sang Zhongyuan and the other two sent to Liancheng Mountain?"

Liancheng Mountain was the place where the Water Dragon Sect and the Joyful Palace fought. Ji Yuan learned from Li Changhe that the two families fought there for the spiritual vein.

Those present knew more or less about the situation, and their expressions immediately changed when they heard Fang Jie's question.

But after they realized what was happening, their gazes toward Ji Yuan became even more complicated.

He was supposed to be sent to the front lines, but he was able to get rid of the situation and even be treated with respect by these two Foundation Establishment seniors... Just what kind of background does Ji Yuan have?

"Huh? What's it to you?!"

Yun Shangping frowned as he looked at this rude junior, his voice even showing some displeasure.

However, Fang Jie seemed not to hear him and continued to smile as he said, "Master Liuyuan is my cousin. I have heard that he is on good terms with Uncle Yun. Please forgive him, Uncle Yun."

Upon hearing the name "Liu Yuan," Yun Shangping's expression immediately changed, and his gaze towards Fang Jie softened considerably, with a hint of a smile appearing on his face.

"So you're related to Brother Liu. In that case, there's nothing to be ashamed of."

Yun Shangping glanced at the others present, pondered for a moment, and instead of using telepathy, said in public, "The Medicine King Valley has also gotten involved in Liancheng Mountain. Now the three are in a three-way standoff, so a fight is unlikely. We just need some manpower to boost our morale."

Having received the answer, Fang Jie returned to his original location.

Everyone fell silent.

After a long while, Yun Shangping spoke again:

"I will then send you to Dragon Hatchery Island. You can go to Dragon Hatchery Hall to collect your own cave dwelling number. After that, you can do whatever you want. Some of you can heal your wounds, others can visit friends, it's all up to you."

"..."

One day later.

The scattered islands beneath their feet gradually diminished, and what gradually appeared before them was a vast ocean-like lake. Even the islands in front of them became incredibly large, no longer resembling islands, but rather like a continent.

As we got to this area, we saw an increase in the number of flying boats in the sky and on the water.

Occasionally, a streak of light could be seen flashing by at incredible speed... Ji Yuan guessed that was a Foundation Establishment cultivator's magical flying boat.

If he were to fully activate the Thunder Falcon Spirit in his Thunder Falcon Boat, he could achieve a similar speed.

However, it doesn't last long and easily withers.

To maintain this speed for a long time, you need a magical artifact.

Upon arriving there, Yun Shangping maneuvered the flying boat to head northeast.

According to the map, the large island directly in front of Ji Yuan should be the Thousand Machine Island of the Water Dragon Sect, the location for receiving and dispatching missions, so there are more cultivators coming and going.

If it were another island, such as a medicinal herb island, there would be far fewer people.

After flying northeast for half a day, we finally saw another large island. Looking down from the air, it seemed to stretch as far as the eye could see.

There are many houses built on it, and each house is separated by a distance.

Seeing this, Ji Yuan breathed a sigh of relief once again... Thank goodness, he was finally no longer cultivating immortality in a shantytown.

A detached house with its own yard.

Judging from this, the living conditions in the Water Dragon Sect must be quite good. After all, the Water Dragon Sect is one of the six major immortal sects in Shangdong.

Given the size of the territory it occupies, how bad could its conditions be?

Moreover, when Ji Yuan first arrived near Thousand Machine Island, he keenly noticed that the spiritual energy near the Water Dragon Sect was significantly denser than that of Yun Yu Ze.

It is said that the immortal sects choose their sites on a spiritual vein... So, there must be a spiritual vein underwater too?

"We've arrived. You can go down now. I won't see you off."

The flying ships hovered above the fledgling dragon island, and Yun Shangping remained still.

Ji Yuan and the others bowed to him in thanks before summoning their respective flying boats and leaving.

Ji Yuan had already put away the Thunder Falcon Boat and instead summoned the Crimson Sky Boat that the sect had just issued. As for his clothes... he had already put on a light blue standard robe.

He wore bronze armor under his robes.

The moment he released the flying boat, Du Wanyi turned to look at him, her eyes seeming to say... Fourth brother, you're being far too cautious.

(End of this chapter)