Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 134 Foundation Establishment Pill Acquired

The jade vase has two handles, and exquisite carvings of birds, beasts, insects, and fish are also on it.

Ji Yuan reached out and grasped the jade bottle, which was now in his hand. It was icy cold to the touch... Damn, it was actually a jade bottle carved from a spirit stone mine. No wonder it looked so high quality.

By sheer coincidence, there happened to be a pill lying inside this jade bottle.

Ji Yuan's originally calm mood gradually became somewhat excited.

Foundation Building Pill.

I think so, right?

In that instant, Ji Yuan finally understood what it meant to have an excited heart and trembling hands.

He gently uncorked the bottle, and a rich aroma of medicinal pills immediately filled the entire stone chamber. Ji Yuan only took one sniff and felt the medicinal cloud in his dantian seem to stir.

Foundation Building Pill!

This is definitely a Foundation Establishment Pill!

He looked down and saw a round, brown pill lying inside, with two reddish-gold patterns on its surface.

It's actually a second-level Foundation Establishment Pill!

This single pill alone has a starting price of 500 mid-grade spirit stones, and if it were put up for auction, the price would be even higher.

Ji Yuan was somewhat excited.

He didn't expect to get a Foundation Establishment Pill so quickly, especially one with two patterns.

If that's the case, what should we do with this Foundation Establishment Pill?

Taking it directly is definitely not an option. With the potential of a pseudo-spiritual root, don't even think about succeeding in establishing your foundation with just one Foundation Establishment Pill. Even people with true spiritual roots usually prepare two or three Foundation Establishment Pills before attempting to establish their foundation.

Should I keep it for later use?

For ordinary cultivators, this would naturally be the best solution, but Ji Yuan didn't think so. Others might lack Foundation Establishment Pills, but he only lacked the materials for them.

Once Ji Yuan's alchemy skills reach the second level and he has enough materials, he will basically never lack Foundation Establishment Pills.

So instead of keeping this Foundation Establishment Pill, it's better to... sell it!

The best way to maximize profits is to exchange spirit stones for spirit stones and then purchase raw materials such as Qinghui grass to refine more Foundation Establishment Pills yourself.

After all, the most needed ingredient for refining Foundation Establishment Pills is the Thousand-Year Illusionary Spirit Grass, and he can only get a basic living allowance.

In that case, this one Foundation Establishment Pill can be turned into many Foundation Establishment Pills.

Ji Yuan doesn't plan to sell it now. Instead, he plans to upgrade the [Alchemy Room] to level 2 and obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill refining method before selling it.

It's never too much to be careful in everything you do.

With the elixir in hand, the initiative is entirely in our own hands.

After thinking it over, Ji Yuan put away the Foundation Establishment Pill. Most of the other pills were first-tier pills, and the only two bottles of second-tier pills were Spirit Gathering Pills needed for cultivation.

Ji Yuan's cultivation has already reached the peak of Qi Refining, so there's no use in having it. He'll just wait until he successfully establishes his foundation.

Having looked at all the talismans and pills, Ji Yuan's gaze then fell upon the magical artifacts.

A flying boat, a vine shield, a talisman pen, a throwing knife... and a blood-red broadsword.

Ji Yuan first picked up the snow-white flying boat, and after refining it slightly, he obtained information about the flying boat.

He had experienced the speed of this flying boat before, and he originally thought it was a flying boat of the spirit weapon level, after all, it could catch up with the Thunder Falcon Boat at full speed.

He only found out after he had refined it.

This is nothing more than a top-grade magical artifact-level flying boat, named "Flying Snow".

So it seems that the reason he was so fast earlier was because he had attached a special speed-enhancing talisman to the flying boat, but Ji Yuan didn't find it in his storage bag.

I reckon he was using one of the last few cards when he was pursuing me.

The effect was not as good as the Thunder Falcon Boat, so Ji Yuan planned to sell it for spirit stones, but he had to be careful when selling it. The flying boat of the Jianzong sect should be a symbolic magic weapon.

If you're not careful, you might get targeted.

Then Ji Yuan reached out and summoned the throwing knife again.

Red Lightning, a superior magical artifact.

It's not much different from Ji Yuan's Qingfu Flying Sword. Its camouflage effect isn't as good as Chidian's, but its speed is slightly faster.

Ji Yuan planned to keep it for himself.

Next was the rattan shield. Ji Yuan's protective magic artifacts had been completely destroyed, so he naturally had some expectations for this one.

But as it turned out, this magical artifact truly lived up to his expectations.

Green snake vine shield, a top-grade protective magic weapon.

It turned out to be a top-grade protective magic weapon. No wonder it was able to withstand a close-range charged attack. Perfect, it fills the gap in the Hundred Fish Shield.

Moreover, this vine shield is engraved with a spell. Once activated, a phantom of a green snake can emerge from the shield, either to entangle or kill, making it extremely useful.

After reading all this, Ji Yuan finally picked up the blood-red broadsword.

The tip of the broadsword looked like it had been chopped off, and the blade was covered in scars, with dried blood filling the two blood grooves.

"This thing looks a bit eerie."

Ji Yuan didn't dare to refine it extensively, only slightly... Even so, he still felt a strong blood energy rushing towards him, and it seemed to be rushing straight to his brain.

He immediately mobilized his own blood and energy, displaying an immovable and primordial demeanor.

Immediately, the broadsword became obedient.

Ji Yuan also obtained information about the large sword.

Low health, mid-grade spiritual weapon.

Two intermediate spells, "Bloodthirsty Dragon" and "Blood Rage," were engraved on the blade, which Ji Yuan understood after a little perception.

The dragon that Jianzong released earlier, as well as the spell he used to overturn the talismans, were both released through this spiritual weapon, the greatsword. They were intermediate-level spells, no wonder they were so powerful.

Ji Yuan still thought it was a spell he had cast.

It's a magical artifact, even though it's a bit damaged, it's still a magical artifact, isn't it?

Sure enough, Jian Zong's ability to dominate among the Qi Refining disciples in Medicine King Valley was due to some fortuitous circumstances!

But now it's all my fault... Ji Yuan brandished the blood-soaked greatsword a few times, and killing intent surged around him, his blood energy soaring to the heavens.

Damn it, the more I look at this magical artifact, the more sinister it seems.

This doesn't seem like something used for legitimate purposes.

Could it be a demonic soldier? Ji Yuan gripped the broadsword... Whether it's righteous or demonic, as long as they have the strength, that's all that matters. At worst, they can just use it as a trump card, like the Yin Ghost Formation.

Once it's unleashed, it's the kind of weapon that will inevitably take a life.

It's likely that Emperor Jianzong thought the same way, which is why he used the severely damaged greatsword right from the start.

After thinking for a while, Ji Yuan finally put away the Bloodstained Greatsword. Bloodstained, Bloodstained—even the name didn't quite fit.

The remaining item is that superior-grade talisman brush, named the Ink Dragon Star-Pointing Brush.

The penholder is made of black jade bamboo, while the brush whiskers are made from the whiskers of a second-tier demon beast, the black dragon.

No wonder it's called the Ink Dragon Star-Pointing Brush.

Perfect timing! Ji Yuan needs this superior talisman brush to try out second-tier talismans.

Just like a pillow delivered when you're sleepy.

After looking at these things, what's left are just miscellaneous items, such as materials for first-tier demonic beasts, or things like talisman ink and talisman paper.

Ji Yuan took stock of everything and decided to sell what needed to be sold and keep what needed to be kept.

After taking inventory, he discovered that Emperor Jianzong's storage bag was much larger than his own.

Even so, Ji Yuan doesn't plan to use it.

I plan to sell it to the sect later.

He finally lay in the [Alchemy Room], savoring the joy of the great battle and the breakthrough in his cultivation.

Overall, although the battle was dangerous, the gains were also considerable.

The biggest gains were naturally the Foundation Establishment Pill, the talisman, and the mid-grade spiritual weapon.

With these three things, both his strength and trump cards were greatly enhanced, and the battle with this Jianzong also allowed him to understand the strength of his body cultivation.

Next time I encounter a similar situation, I'll know whether to fight or run away.

After a while, Ji Yuan patted his bottom and got up before coming out of the cave.

Ever since he learned that Ji Yuan had returned, the big toad had been like a hungry little boy, guarding the door all day long and unwilling to leave, until Ji Yuan came out and gave him a spirit pig, at which point he hopped away contentedly.

Not only was there a giant toad, but Tu Yue was also at the entrance.

When she saw Ji Yuan come out, she lowered her head and pointed with a hint of fear towards the small wooden house.

"Is something going on?"

Ji Yuan was puzzled, but unfortunately Tu Yue couldn't answer him; she only knew to lead the way.

Ji Yuan didn't wait for her and went straight to the front of the cabin in a few steps.

The chicken coop is intact, and the dozens of Lushu chickens are plump. We can slaughter a few later for stewing, grilling, or stir-frying.

The pigpen is alright, except that the spirit pig just heard the croaking of the giant toad and was so frightened that it was trembling.

[Lingtian]...Holy crap!

Ji Yuan took another step and came to the front of the spirit field. Looking at the dark blue herb, it would be a lie to say he wasn't delighted.

Before they knew it, a year had passed since the upgrade of the [Spirit Field]. The second effect of the Spirit, "Millennium Illusionary Spirit," was triggered again, giving birth to a second Millennium Illusionary Spirit Grass.

Ji Yuan looked at the panel and saw that there was a 30% chance of harvesting two crops and a 5% chance of harvesting three crops.

This reminded him of the time last year when the 30% effect was triggered, allowing him to obtain two plants at once.

I dare not even think about this possibility.

He is not greedy.

He only wanted to trigger the 5% chance to obtain 3 Millennium Illusion Grasses at once.

Lost in his fantasies, Ji Yuan took out a jade shovel from his storage bag and began to dig carefully.

Even after the entire Thousand-Year Illusion Grass was in his hands, he still hadn't seen the notification on the panel.

They didn't even see the Illusion Grass in their hand turn into two.

"grass!"

Ji Yuan looked at the Illusionary Spirit Grass in his hand, cursed, and got up.

Can't a lucky person have good luck every day? It's really unfair... Although Ji Yuan was disappointed, he still carefully put it into his storage bag.

Three thousand-year-old Qinghui grasses and three thousand-year-old Huanling grasses.

In this way, he had gathered enough materials to make the Foundation Establishment Pill for three times.

According to the description of the Foundation Establishment Pill recipe, one batch of materials can produce 5 pills, but the exact number remaining depends on the alchemist's skill.

Ji Yuan estimated that with his alchemy skills, plus the help of architectural effects, he could achieve great results.

To be on the safe side, it should be no problem to successfully produce 3 grains in one batch.

So I have 9 pills on me, plus the one that Emperor Jianzong gave me at the cost of his life, making a total of 10 Foundation Establishment Pills... but that's still a bit too few.

Of the three seniors in the sect who have established their foundations with pseudo-spiritual roots, one succeeded with five roots, and the other two with seven and eleven.

According to what Ji Yuan has learned during this period, there was even a pseudo-spiritual root at Huanxi Palace who only succeeded after using 16 Foundation Establishment Pills... all thanks to the many materials he snatched from the Nine Nether Cave Heaven.

Building a foundation is something that requires a burst of energy; if you fail the first time, it becomes much more difficult to succeed the next time.

There's no rush to make a plan.

He planned to wait another two years, until he had enough materials, before refining the Foundation Establishment Pill.

As things stand now, even if I wanted to refine them, I couldn't, because my alchemy skills haven't improved yet... So it's time to work harder! [Enlightenment Room], give me all the points!

is the day.

On this misty island, Ji Yuan slaughtered chickens, pigs, and fish, and even had a giant toad catch a second-stage early-stage demon beast to eat for fun.

After enjoying two carefree days, Ji Yuan resumed his seclusion.

This time, either alchemy or talisman drawing must be upgraded to the second level!

Otherwise, I swear I will not leave this place!

……

Half a month later.

"Emperor Jianzong died nearby. Quickly listen to the rumors and see if you can hear anything."

That night, Dongqing led an old man who looked extremely aged to the place where Jianzong had died.

Recently, he has found two Foundation Establishment cultivators who "voluntarily" took the Regression Pill, and this first task is solved.

But there was no sign of another task.

Danyangzi, the head of Medicine King Valley, was urging him to find the person who killed Jianzong as soon as possible.

Dong Qing guessed that the sect leader was going to use some underhanded tricks to reduce the Water Dragon Sect's fighting strength during the opening of the Nine Nether Cave.

I heard that the Corpse-Driving Mountain and the Spirit Control Sect, north of Falling Star River, are also locked in fierce battle.

Sword Ruins is aloof from worldly affairs, and no force dares to provoke it.

As for the Joyful Palace, they are already fighting fiercely enough on their own, so there is no need for outsiders to interfere.

Just when Dongqing was troubled, through the introduction of a friend, he met the rogue monk "Spiritual Master" in front of him. He had a secret method that allowed him to hear past events, that is, to hear some conversations that had happened in this place before.

After learning about it, Dongqing immediately spent a lot of money to invite him over.

Emperor Jianzong was not an incompetent man. Although he was dead, he must have spoken with the person who did the attack before he died, and he might have been able to deduce the other party's identity from that conversation.

"This is it."

Master Tongling looked around and said in a deep voice, "This place, which has been turned upside down, does not look like a place where Qi Refining stage cultivators fought. Fellow Daoist, please do not mislead me."

"My secret technique can only hear the whispers of those with lower cultivation levels than me. If this were a place where Foundation Establishment cultivators fought, and the opponent's cultivation level was higher than mine, I would probably die if I heard it!"

"No, no."

Dong Qing waved his hand, "The one who died was a Qi Refining stage disciple from my sect. You can rest assured and listen. I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong."

"Ha, by then the old Taoist will be dead, what good will it do you to take the blame?"

Although the Master Tongling spoke fiercely, he had already begun to form hand seals.

There was nothing they could do; Medicine King Valley was incredibly wealthy and generous, giving them far too much.

Seeing that he was casting a spell, Dongqing took a few steps back and did not disturb him any further.

All that could be heard was the psychic master chanting incantations, his hands forming hand seals, a faint green light emanating from them, and his feet moving back and forth in a series of steps.

Seeing this, Dongqing couldn't help but nod repeatedly.

These spirit stones were well spent; this old man must have real skills.

The spiritual master paced back and forth for a moment, then suddenly stopped. He placed his hands on his right ear, leaned forward slightly, as if silently listening to some sound.

Just a moment later, he heard a few words carried by the wind from the past.

"Emperor Jianzong..."

"Water Dragon Sect... Qiu Qianhai!"

It turns out that two major factions are fighting, and the deceased is Emperor Jianzong... Good heavens, this is a big deal.

The Spirit Master's face turned pale upon hearing this. As a rogue cultivator, he had become involved in such a serious matter because of his greed for spirit stones. This was not a good sign.

Seeing this, Dongqing didn't rush forward to ask questions. Instead, he waited for a moment and waited until the spiritual master had stopped his magic before he eagerly stepped forward.

"how?"

"I heard you."

The Master Tongling said this.

Holly visibly relaxed. "Tell me quickly."

"That man... said he was a rogue cultivator named Qiu Qianhai!"

"The rogue cultivator Qiu Qianhai?"

Holly repeated, "Are you serious?"

"really!"

Master Tongling insisted.

In any case, it's definitely not something we can get involved in, but since we've already received the spirit stones, we can't just sit idly by. So changing the name of the Water Dragon Sect to "Rogue Cultivator" is the most appropriate solution.

Firstly, it's about being true to one's conscience.

Secondly, to distance oneself from the matter.

Even if something was found out, I didn't lie; at least I recognized the name Qiu Qianhai.

As for rogue cultivators?

That's exactly what they said. If you don't believe me, listen to what they said back then.

What? You can't hear me? Then you can't blame me.

Shortly after, Dongqing paid the remaining spirit stones and then left.

Master Tongling felt he had avoided a conflict between two major powers and had even gained a considerable amount of spirit stones, so it wasn't a loss for him... he had made a profit.

With a thought, he summoned his flying boat.

Before he could leave, a flying sword suddenly appeared out of thin air, piercing through his brow in an instant. Then, a dazzling light seemed to burst forth from his brow, splitting his body in two.

Only after seeing that he was completely dead did Dongqing's figure emerge from the ground.

He was slightly out of breath; killing a Foundation Establishment cultivator in an instant had taken a toll on him.

But it was all worth it… Dongqing weighed the storage bag in his hand, looked at the corpse of the Spirit Master, spat, and cursed:

"Damn it, doesn't he even know his place? A mere rogue cultivator, how dare he take so many of my spirit stones?"

They're really risking their lives for money.

After burning the body to destroy all evidence and ensuring nothing was left behind, Dongqing left.

at the same time.

In the far reaches of the ocean depths, a figure who had been sitting for ages seemed to stir slightly.

"This is... another clone that died?"

(End of this chapter)