Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 142 [Meditation Room: lv1]

Become!

I succeeded!

When Ji Yuan saw the words "Upgradeable" on the panel, his previously anxious heart finally settled down.

The panel only allows you to kill early Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, but it doesn't specify how to do it. As long as you kill them yourself, you can upgrade this [Meditation Room].

According to the panel, once the [Meditation Room] is upgraded, it will allow one to possess divine consciousness even during the Qi Refining stage.

Ji Yuan wondered if this upgrade would bring any changes or impacts to her.

With this in mind, he decided to wait until he returned to Misty Island before leveling up. He had already come this far, so what difference would a little more time make?

As for whether the matter of killing Yang Shunan will be exposed...

It's certain that the news will be leaked; since I didn't wipe out the entire Yang family, the news will definitely get out.

But what does it matter?

He was not using his original appearance, and Yang Shunan, the only one who could see his original appearance, was already gone.

According to others, Yang Dianfeng knew his "real name".

So, the one who committed the murder was Qiu Qianhai, what does it have to do with me, Ji Yuan?

I'm just a Qi Refining cultivator, how could I possibly kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator? That's simply impossible.

Two days later.

On Misty Island, Ji Yuan released the giant toad from the spirit beast pouch. The giant toad was naturally very dissatisfied, having been confined in that small, cramped place for so long.

So Ji Yuan fed him three spirit pigs, which finally satisfied the fellow.

Six spirit pigs were used to buy the life of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. That's way too expensive!

Ji Yuan was in a great mood after arriving home, and even Tu Yue, who was passing by, got her cheek pinched by him.

Hmm... It feels cool to the touch and is quite soft.

Unfortunately, Tu Yue didn't react at all, just like a corpse, no, she was a corpse, letting Ji Yuan play with her.

"Forget it, you should go feed the pigs instead."

Ji Yuan looked at the wild grass in Tu Yue's hand; it was all stuff for feeding pigs.

Tu Yue walked away expressionlessly.

Ji Yuan returned to his cave dwelling. The stone chambers he had previously opened up were all used up, and now that a meditation room had been added, he naturally had to continue opening it up.

The previously superior-grade Azure Flying Sword has now become the top-grade Purple Lightning Flying Sword.

The speed of opening up the cave was significantly faster; in just over half an hour, a new stone chamber was successfully opened.

The thought of gaining divine consciousness filled Ji Yuan with excitement. He went to the Enlightenment Room to sit for a while, drank some tea, and calmed himself down. Then he simply stayed there...

Upgrade the Meditation Room!

As soon as he had a thought, he didn't know if there had been any changes in the meditation room.

Most likely not, a level 1 building shouldn't have much of an architectural appearance.

The changes he could perceive were those of his soul.

He didn't feel anything at first, but after he upgraded the [Meditation Room], he suddenly found that his head seemed to be getting lighter.

Or it could be described as a state of floating, as if the whole person is floating higher and higher, as if they are on a cloud.

This is... the feeling of spiritual elevation?

I thought that improving one's soul would be just as painful as improving one's body... Ji Yuan was even prepared for a headache because of it.

But to my surprise, it turned out to be so comfortable.

The comfortable Ji Yuan leaned back and lay down on the floor of the Enlightenment Room.

The light feeling in his mind continued, making Ji Yuan feel as if he was experiencing a leap in life.

Gradually, he finally noticed something unusual.

Because even though he was lying on the ground, looking up at the stone wall above him, he could still "see" the surrounding scenery.

There was a slight depression in the ground next to my left ear, which must have been caused by not leveling the ground when I slashed it earlier.

The futon I was just sitting on, which I had flattened, is now slowly returning to its original shape.

Ji Yuan could even "see" the fluff balls that had formed on the futon.

Absolutely clear.

Moreover, as his mind became lighter, Ji Yuan discovered that the range of his vision was gradually expanding.

Until the entire [Enlightenment Room] is included.

Ji Yuan then tried to use his divine sense to penetrate the wall, and it only had a slight effect. However, after penetrating about three zhang (approximately 10 meters) in, he found that his head began to throb.

I reckon it's reached its limit.

He quickly withdrew his consciousness, and the stinging pain disappeared.

"call--"

With this thing, you don't have to worry about being attacked from behind. Of course, you can't keep your divine sense active all the time.

Ji Yuan estimated that if he continued to release the energy, he would be considered quite impressive if he could last for about half an incense stick's time.

After lying on the ground for a while, he went to the meditation room next door, just as he had expected.

The meditation room is no different from other places; just being here makes all the previous fatigue disappear.

Meditation, but what should one meditate on?

Ji Yuan sat down in the stone chamber and tried to meditate that he was a stone, a tree growing on the edge of a cliff, or an eagle, but none of it worked.

So he began to meditate on Erlang Shen, the Great God of the Three Altars and the Great God of the Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder and Universal Transformation... but still there was no response.

He then realized that meditation must also have its own specific techniques.

Or one could look at portraits of powerful beings that retain Daoist charm, or certain relics, and so on.

In short, I'm not just making things up.

After experiencing the effects of divine sense and the [Meditation Room], Ji Yuan summoned the panel to view the effects of the level 2 [Meditation Room].

[Meditation Room: lv2]

[Effect: Meditation strengthens the soul and spirit, increasing spiritual awareness by 200% at the current cultivation level.]

[Upgrade condition: Foundation Establishment stage cultivator kills 1 Golden Core cultivator. (Not achieved)]

Good guy.

Ji Yuan was first surprised by the miraculous effect. A level 2 [Meditation Room] had directly doubled his divine sense?

A 200% increase—this is the first time Ji Yuan has ever seen a building with such a large increase.

Sure enough, this core building is different.

Of course, the upgrade requirements are also difficult.

They actually want to kill a Golden Core cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage.

If you want to upgrade the [Meditation Room] to level 3, wouldn't you have to kill a Nascent Soul cultivator with a Golden Core cultivation level?

Is this something a human being could do?!

Well, there's always a way out, and things will work themselves out. It's too early to worry about these things now.

Who knows, you might just stumble upon a dying Nascent Soul cultivator on the street, and then casually kill him to gain a great opportunity.

Ji Yuan then spent the entire day in the meditation room and discovered that as long as he stayed there, his spiritual consciousness would gradually become stronger.

The growth rate is just a bit slow.

But that doesn't matter, as long as it works.

He then emerged from the cave and went to the highest point of the Misty Island, where he unleashed his divine sense to his heart's content.

His divine sense spread outwards, and all the plants, insects, and ants around him were under Ji Yuan's control.

On this mountaintop, without the obstruction of stone walls, Ji Yuan was able to unleash his divine sense to its fullest extent and thus discovered the limits of his divine sense.

It can cover an area of ​​half a mile in radius.

In the early stages of Foundation Establishment, one's divine sense can cover an area of ​​one mile. Even before I have established my foundation, I can already cover an area of ​​half a mile.

With this strength, what more could one ask for?!

After you complete your foundation building, you will receive this 80% attribute bonus.

His divine sense, even at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, could reach about two miles, which was comparable to that of the mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

With the upgrade of the Meditation Room complete, Ji Yuan felt relieved. Now it was time to take stock of what he had gained from the trip.

A storage bag containing a Qi Refining Peak cultivator and a Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivator must be worth quite a bit of money, right?

Half a day later.

Inside the cave, Ji Yuan looked at the numerous items that had been categorized and was quite satisfied.

First of all, there are spirit stones. Actually, there aren't that many of them. Ji Yuan guessed that the Yang family probably had some kind of treasure vault, and a large number of spirit stones should be stored in that vault.

Unfortunately, I didn't have time to look for it at the time.

Currently, the two storage bags together only contain 213 mid-grade spirit stones.

It's not as much as Ji Yuan has.

There were two magical artifacts, both of which were taken from the storage bag of Yang Shunan, a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

A flying boat, plus a halberd.

The flying boat is named "Skyward," and the halberd is named "Mountain Breaker."

Ji Yuan tested it out on this misty island, and the speed of this flying boat was naturally faster than his Thunder Falcon Boat.

The Thunder Falcon Boat needs to activate its backup hidden energy source in order to compete with the speed of this airship.

Good stuff, of course it's good stuff.

Unfortunately, Ji Yuan dared not take it out to use.

This is dirty stuff. If I use it and someone sees it, my killing of Yang Shunan will probably be exposed.

Even when selling, one must be extremely careful.

Ji Yuan was in no hurry to sell it, but instead put it in his storage bag for use in escaping.

When you actually need to escape for your life, will you still care about these things?

The Mountain-Breaking Halberd is not much different from the Water-Splitting Dragon Spear; it contains a powerful spell that can shatter mountains.

In that case, the Water Spear can retire.

This halberd can be used as a close-combat magical weapon, but of course, it can only be used in life-or-death battles.

Having two spiritual artifacts in the early stages of Foundation Establishment is already quite impressive.

Ji Yuan guessed that his second brother from the Water Dragon Sect, Yang Tai'an, had probably helped him a lot.

There were a few more top-grade magical artifacts left, both on Yang Shun'an and Yang Yunxiang.

Two offensive flying swords, plus a top-quality protective shield, plus a top-quality magic robe.

In addition, there is a fish basket of the highest quality magical artifact.

This thing has a natural restraining effect on water-type monsters, making it a rare magical artifact.

Ji Yuan planned to put away this fish basket, and find an opportunity to sell the rest.

Unlike spiritual artifacts, these magical artifacts are much easier to handle.

As for talismans... none.

There are still too few of these.

They did have quite a few second-tier talismans; they found them in both of their storage bags.

Ji Yuan even found two sets of special speed talismans for flying boats. These talismans, when attached to the flying boat, have the same effect as activating a backup hidden energy source.

He planned to combine it with the airship for later use.

A life-saving tool.

As for pills, the Foundation Establishment Pill that Ji Yuan longed for the most... was unavailable.

He guessed that the Yang family probably had one or two of them, and even if Yang Shunan didn't need them, Yang Yunxiang would.

It's impossible for them to be completely unprepared.

It's either in that treasure vault or on Yang Tai'an.

All that's left are some odds and ends.

They're all just money-making products.

Things like the meat of a second-tier demon beast.

Ji Yuan then stayed on Misty Island for two more days before preparing to return to his sect.

Firstly, they wanted to find out if Yang Shunan's death had caused any trouble within the sect.

Secondly, I need to buy some things.

The Water Dragon Sect's standard robes were damaged in the battle with the Jian Sect, and the robes Ji Yuan is wearing now are just intermediate-grade robes that he picked up from somewhere.

Although this rank is lower, it's more likely to be noticed.

But that's a bit too low. A dignified peak Qi Refining expert going out wearing a mid-level robe, who wouldn't know you're hiding something?

For the current situation, the most suitable robe is still the standard robe of the Water Dragon Sect, which is worn by the most people in the sect and is the most common.

I also need to go to the Treasure Pavilion on Wanwu Island to buy a few sets of auxiliary medicines for refining Foundation Establishment Pills.

Having acquired two thousand-year-old Qinghui Grasses at the auction, now that we have the main ingredient, we naturally need to get the auxiliary ingredients as well.

correct.

We should also bring some of this spirit wine. It's been several months since we last submitted the task, and we can't keep them hanging on forever.

It's enough to whet your appetite a little every now and then.

With this thought in mind, Ji Yuan returned to the wine cellar and took out more than ten jars of spirit wine. He took a few of each kind so that even if he didn't submit them, he could keep them in his storage bag and drink them himself.

Or you could give it to Grandpa Xu and the Iron Hammer Island Master.

Thinking of this, Ji Yuan brought a few more jars.

After packing his things, he also took with him all the things Tu Yue had collected during this time, planning to sell some of them when he got there.

Things like blood essence disappeared as the fighting at Liancheng Mountain subsided.

The prices subsequently dropped, as did the prices of other first-tier talismans and pills.

After a while, a Crimson Sky Boat sailed away from this misty area, heading straight for the Water Dragon Sect.

Upon returning to the sect, Ji Yuan did not rush back to Chulong Island. Instead, he went to Wanwu Island first, planning to buy some things and then return to Chulong Island via Qianji Island.

Whether it's the supplementary medicine for Foundation Establishment Pills or the standard robes of the Water Dragon Sect, you have to go to the Treasure Pavilion.

So Ji Yuan went directly to the highest point of Wanwu Island, ran around the towers a few times, and then left with what he needed.

I also sold those top-grade magic artifacts. These things aren't particularly eye-catching, so I haven't sold the spiritual artifacts yet.

Waiting for him to come out of the Treasure Pavilion.

The robe he was wearing had changed from a mid-grade robe to a high-grade robe in the style of the Water Dragon Sect.

Just as he was about to leave the Island of All Things and head to the Island of Thousand Machines, he suddenly saw a flying boat land beside him.

"Damn it, I knew I wasn't mistaken. Where have you been making your fortune lately? I haven't seen you for months."

Hearing a familiar voice, Ji Yuan was overjoyed and immediately said with a smile, "I've gone into seclusion to break through my cultivation level. Grandpa Xu, look at what realm I'm at now."

As Ji Yuan spoke, he also showed off his peak Qi Refining cultivation level.

Xu Fugui, who had just put away the flying boat, stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, "Not bad, you didn't embarrass your old man."

Since Ji Yuan joined the Water Dragon Sect, Xu Fugui's attitude towards him has become even more casual.

This simple excuse was enough to stop Xu Fugui from dwelling on the previous matter.

Ji Yuan could guess that Xu Fugui must have gone to his courtyard to look for him in the past few months.

But every time, I was turned away.

Therefore, Ji Yuan pushed forward the breakthrough in cultivation, since nothing was more important than a breakthrough.

"Where did Grandpa Xu go?"

"Where else can I go? My master sent a message saying he wants to drink and asked me to come over and keep him company, and bring some snacks to go with the drinks."

Xu Fugui said with considerable displeasure, "I'm cultivating myself, and I have to go and keep him company. He's really just wasting his time."

That being said, the way they got along as master and disciple... did make Ji Yuan somewhat envious.

"Let's go together. I'd also like to pay a visit to Senior Iron Hammer."

Although Ji Yuan is busy with his spiritual practice, he can still spare some time for this day.

Furthermore, the breakthrough in his physical abilities was largely due to the help of the Iron Hammer Island Master.

It's only right to thank them now.

"Okay, then I'll go buy more meat."

As Xu Fugui spoke, he began to head towards the island.

"What else do you need to buy? I have everything I need, including drinks."

As Ji Yuan spoke, he took out a piece of second-tier monster meat and flashed it at Xu Fugui.

"Alright, then this time we'll eat yours, kid. Not bad, you're only eating second-tier meat now."

Xu Fugui chuckled and said.

As Ji Yuan's relationship improved, he was naturally happy.

"Of course, if we hadn't already finished all the third-tier monster meat we bought last time, we would have had to go for a big one this time."

When he was with him, Ji Yuan started bragging.

"You're just bragging, aren't you? Why don't you just say you ate the flesh of transformed demonic beasts?"

"Ugh, that meat is too tough, it'll get stuck in my teeth..."

"..."

A day later.

Iron Hammer Island.

The Iron Hammer Island Master was naturally very happy to see Ji Yuan come to visit him.

So he said as soon as he opened his mouth, "Come on, kid Ji, let's have a fight first."

The fight he was referring to was, of course, close-quarters combat between body cultivators.

Ji Yuan hesitated... Last time he was worried about being killed by the Iron Hammer Island Master, but this time he was worried about killing the Iron Hammer Island Master.

This Foundation Establishment cultivation is no joke!

"What are you afraid of? I'm not heartless. I'll just let you recover for a few days at most."

The Iron Hammer Island Master casually pulled Ji Yuan to the backyard, which was the place where Ji Yuan had previously achieved great success in body tempering.

As soon as Ji Yuan entered, he saw the cauldron inside had been replaced.

The previous one was a large bronze cauldron that was as tall as two people, but this one has become a small bronze cauldron that is only half the height of a person.

"this……"

Ji Yuan broke free from the Iron Hammer Island Master's hand and took another step to stand in front of the bronze cauldron.

As a "master alchemist" who had already entered the second-tier alchemy field, he could naturally tell that this was a pill cauldron.

And it's a second-tier alchemy cauldron!

"Ahem, senior, senior Iron Hammer?"

Ji Yuan's voice became much more obsequious.

The Iron Hammer Island Lord naturally saw through Ji Yuan's thoughts, so he crossed his arms and looked down at Ji Yuan, saying:

"What, you're an alchemist, kid?"

"This junior is unworthy, but I have only achieved the rank of second-level alchemist." As Ji Yuan spoke, he rubbed his hands together, saying rather embarrassedly:

"That's exactly what I need: a suitable second-tier pill-making cauldron."

The second-tier alchemy cauldron is also known as a spiritual artifact alchemy cauldron.

Not cheap.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, the Iron Hammer Island Master walked to the alchemy cauldron in one step and easily lifted the bronze cauldron with one hand.

Only then did Ji Yuan notice that the bottom of the cauldron was actually crimson red.

Judging from this, starting a fire will be much easier, and it will certainly be much more efficient for refining second-tier pills.

"My alchemy cauldron is not cheap; it took me eighty-one days just to refine it."

"Cough cough."

Xu Fugui, who followed in from behind, immediately said, "Master, didn't you tell me last time it would be forty-nine days?"

"Hey, you old rascal."

The Iron Hammer Island Master casually tossed the alchemy cauldron to the ground, pointed at Xu Fugui, and cursed, "Am I your master or is he your master? Damn it, you're siding with outsiders, aren't you?"

Xu Fugui was completely unafraid.

"Master, you call me 'old bastard,' while he calls me 'grandpa.' Tell me, whose side should I take? If you're so capable, why don't you call me that too..."

"Ouch, ouch, ouch."

Before Xu Fugui could finish speaking, the Iron Hammer Island Master was already in front of him, reaching out to grab his ear, clearly not taking this eighty- or ninety-year-old man seriously.

Ji Yuan ignored the master and disciple's playful antics and instead went to the alchemy cauldron to examine it closely.

This pill cauldron is probably a mid-stage second-tier pill cauldron. It's more than capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills. If I can get my hands on this pill cauldron, I'll definitely make great progress on the path of refining Foundation Establishment Pills.

"What, you're really interested in this Crimson Blood Three-Legged Cauldron, aren't you?"

At some point, the Iron Hammer Island Master returned to Ji Yuan's side.

"Um!"

Ji Yuan nodded vigorously.

Such a pill-making cauldron is quite rare. If it were taken to the Qingye Auction House, it might even be auctioned off.

"That price isn't cheap."

The Iron Hammer Island Master stood with his hands on his hips, looking at the young man in front of him with a half-smile.

Ji Yuan glanced at his storage bag. He had just killed a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and his spirit stones had accumulated to 485, all of which were of medium quality.

If that's not enough, I also have a few top-grade magical artifacts that can handle it.

That should be enough to take it down.

"May I ask how much it costs, senior?"

(End of this chapter)