Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 147 Level 2 Talisman Room [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

For Ji Yuan, laying the foundation is only a matter of time.

It's only a matter of time before those three jars of wine taste better.

Following this logic, becoming Master Yaoyue's disciple is only a matter of time.

If that's the case, then we naturally need to find out about her network of connections beforehand. If she's on the Elder's side, then everyone will be happy, and we'll all be on the same side.

If she's on the sect leader's side, it's not a big problem; at worst, we can just switch sects with her.

But if she's on the Third Elder's side, then things will be a bit tricky.

"Her."

The Iron Hammer Island Master naturally knew this senior uncle as well.

"She's different."

The Iron Hammer Island Master shook his head.

"Different? How are they different?"

Ji Yuan asked in confusion.

"She is powerful. Although she is only in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, she can kill other Golden Core cultivators. No one dares to force her to take sides. Even the First Elder and the Third Elder treat her with respect."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan immediately felt relieved.

As long as it's not from the Third Elder's side, it's fine.

"As for the sect leader..."

The Iron Hammer Island Master leaned closer and whispered in a gossipy tone, "Actually, among these Golden Core elders, none of them really respect the sect leader. Because according to the unwritten rule, the sect leader of each generation is always the weakest Golden Core cultivator."

"What?!"

This "insider information" really surprised Ji Yuan. He originally thought that each generation of sect leader, even if not the strongest, would not be the weakest.

"Think about it, what's so good about being the sect leader? No matter how big or small the sect affairs are, the sect leader has to handle them. If he really had the power, that would be fine. But when it comes to anything big, it's still the elders who make the decisions."

"Not to mention there's a Supreme Elder above him."

"The position of sect leader is one that no one with any real strength would take. In places like the Corpse Driving Mountain in the north, they just randomly picked someone at the Foundation Establishment stage to be the sect leader, and there's even less to it."

As a veteran Foundation Establishment cultivator, the Iron Hammer Island Master was very clear about the ins and outs of these immortal sects.

Ji Yuan, standing beside him, listened in stunned silence.

But no matter what, as long as Master Yaoyue isn't on the Third Elder's side, then after I successfully establish my foundation and become a disciple...

Factions?!

I'm naturally on my master's side. If you're not happy about that, you can fight my master!

"Alright, I've told you everything. Where's your drink? Bring out two jars to quench your thirst."

The Iron Hammer Island Master extended his large hand.

So Ji Yuan, who had previously told Hua Yaoyue that he had no more wine, took out a jar of wine from his storage bag.

They haven't even officially become apprentices yet, and they've already started scamming people... Their methods are quite deceitful.

"..."

Two days later.

Ji Yuan has returned to his loyal Misty Island.

Ever since the incident of Pi Fang digging a tunnel, Ji Yuan has stopped trusting even the Dragon Hatchery Island.

He only believed in his own Misty Island.

Now that he's back on the island, he has even less to do.

Foundation Building Pills... I already have 3.

The Thousand-Year Illusion Grass is also on its way.

I also have the cultivation techniques after Foundation Establishment, the kind that can lead directly to the Nascent Soul stage.

Even the master for the Foundation Establishment stage has already been chosen in advance.

Everything is ready.

All that's missing is the Thousand-Year Illusion Grass.

Ji Yuan decided to spend the rest of his time waiting on Misty Island, and would not go anywhere except to occasionally return to the sect.

To avoid causing trouble.

My cultivation has reached the peak of Qi Refining, but I haven't achieved Foundation Establishment yet. No matter how I cultivate, I'll remain like this.

So he spent more time refining elixirs and inscribing talismans.

As for pills, with the second-tier Crimson Blood Three-Legged Cauldron that I got on credit, plus the fact that my [Alchemy Room] has been upgraded to level 2, refining pills is much more efficient.

As for second-tier pill formulas, Ji Yuan only has the Water Spirit Pill, the Spirit Gathering Pill, and the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Unable to refine Foundation Establishment Pills, he focused on refining Water Spirit Pills and Spirit Gathering Pills.

In any case, both of these pills are best-selling items in the Water Dragon Sect, so there's no worry about finding a market for them.

As for talismans, Ji Yuan had already become a second-tier talisman master when he drew the second-tier "Copper Wall Talisman".

He then used the Level 2 Enlightenment Room to comprehend the drawing method of the Thousand Swords Talisman in one fell swoop.

This gave them another way to make a living.

Six months have passed in the blink of an eye.

In the past six months, he has not forgotten the promise he made to Han Feiyu and Dong Qian.

The four met again at Han Feiyu's house.

During this meeting, both Han Feiyu and Du Wanyi made it clear that they wanted to go to the Nine Netherworld Cave.

Ji Yuan also clearly stated his attitude.

Don't go.

I just won't go.

Du Wanyi already knew, but didn't react too obviously.

However, Han Feiyu still tried to persuade Ji Yuan.

They all said things like, "If you don't go this time, you'll never have another chance," and that the four of them working together could fight against Foundation Establishment cultivators, etc.

Dong Qian was still undecided and did not give a definite answer.

As for the message, Ji Yuan relayed what Li Changhe had told them and warned the three of them to be careful.

Du Wanyi and the others also shared the information they had received.

Han Feiyu even found out that when the Nine Nether Cave Heaven opens, those who have registered will receive a jade slip issued by the sect.

It includes some basic information about the Nine Netherworld Cave, such as what kinds of rare and precious materials are produced in which places, and what dangers exist in each place.

This information was discovered by the predecessors of the Water Dragon Sect at the cost of their lives.

This is one of the benefits of joining a sect. If you are a rogue cultivator... it's extremely difficult to even come into contact with the Nine Netherworld Cave.

Even if one were to come into contact with it, it would be impossible to obtain such complete information resources.

Since that incident, Ji Yuan has made it clear that he might not come to the next gathering. He has no plans to go to the Nine Nether Cave Heaven, so there's no point in him coming. He's also too lazy to bother finding out any information.

Two months later, Ji Yuan went to Wanwu Island to sell talismans and pills.

I unexpectedly met Dong Qian.

She told Ji Yuan that she was not planning to go to the Nine Netherworld Cave either.

This news... was somewhat unexpected for Ji Yuan, but upon closer reflection, it made perfect sense.

Having experienced their previous outing together, Ji Yuan knew that Dong Qian was a cautious person, so it was understandable that she wouldn't go to the extremely dangerous Nine Nether Cave Heaven.

Surprisingly, Ji Yuan didn't expect that she could resist the temptation of Foundation Establishment.

The saying that those with pseudo-spiritual roots cannot establish a foundation without entering the Nine Netherworlds is crude in expression but reasonable in principle.

If that's the case, then the difficulty for Dong Qian to achieve Foundation Establishment... will probably skyrocket.

But Ji Yuan couldn't care less about that; he himself hadn't even reached the Foundation Establishment stage yet, let alone help others.

You have to make sure you're full before you can do anything.

During that time, he also took the opportunity to visit the Iron Hammer Island Master, pay off the debt, and also invited Old Master Xu along.

The three of them ate and drank for a while longer.

As for Master Yaoyue, she seemed to have forgotten about it after giving the spirit wine to Ji Yuan.

Even though Ji Yuan would always seek out Qinghe Island Master every time he returned to the Water Dragon Sect, asking him to send a batch of wine as a tribute to his Master Yaoyue.

Things are different now than before.

Previously, Ji Yuan would give out three jars at a time, but now... Ji Yuan has calculated it out, giving out one jar every two days.

It wasn't that Ji Yuan was reluctant to give out a jar a day, but he felt that drinking too much of this wine was not good for Master Yaoyue's health.

No matter how much Ji Yuan tried to please her, Hua Yaoyue remained silent.

Even so, Ji Yuan did not stop showing filial piety.

After all, he wasn't delivering the drinks for personal gain; he simply wanted to show his respect to his master.

Time quickly came to the day for registering for the Nine Netherworld Grotto.

For this reason, Ji Yuan even returned from Misty Island and went to Water Dragon Island, the main island of the Water Dragon Sect, to take a look at the grand scene of registration from afar.

It has to be said, there are a lot of people who signed up.

Ji Yuan was also experiencing the profound knowledge and influence of the Shangdong Six Immortals Sect for the first time.

Even though the requirements were already limited to the peak of Qi Refining, there were still a huge number of people signing up, but there were also quite a few people who came to watch the show.

Even some Foundation Establishment stage experts came to watch the spectacle.

Some were even talking animatedly, seemingly recalling their own experiences when they went to the Nine Netherworld Cave.

There are too many people.

Ji Yuan only saw one acquaintance, Feng Yichen, come to register.

He spoke because as soon as he arrived, everyone greeted him, and some even made way for him, which is why Ji Yuan saw him.

Ji Yuan saw him, but he didn't see Ji Yuan.

Because from beginning to end, Ji Yuan stood outside the crowd like an outsider, watching silently, as if he were admiring the scenery.

He was looking at the scenery.

Those who are admiring the scenery are also admiring him.

Above the clouds, two stunningly beautiful women sat atop a giant purple-gold gourd. One of them, dressed in a snow-white dress, was exceptionally tall, and even as she leaned drunkenly against the gourd, her extraordinary physique was still evident.

The other one was wearing a fiery red dress, sitting on the purple-gold gourd with her legs hanging down naturally. Her two snow-white calves swayed gently, making her look very lively.

If Ji Yuan were here, he would definitely recognize him.

These two people were his master, Yaoyue, and Feng Zhitao, with whom he had shared a room.

"Master, I really have a special connection with this junior brother. Let me tell you, the courtyard I lived in back then..."

As Feng Zhitao was speaking, she found that her mouth had naturally closed.

As if feigning sleep, Hua Yaoyue raised a finger and said, "Come out with me once. This is the fifth time you've repeated that."

"Now that this junior brother has joined, I won't be the youngest anymore. Then I'll have someone to boss around."

Feng Zhitao's mouth was forcibly shut, but she still spoke through her voice.

"What's the rush? I haven't even said I'd take him as my apprentice yet!"

Hua Yaoyue remained as languid as ever.

"If you didn't have that thought, why did you come here? Hmph, you're just afraid he'll go into the Nine Netherworld and you won't have any wine to drink... Ouch, ouch, ouch, Master, let go!"

As Feng Zhitao spoke, she quickly covered her ears.

Hua Yaoyue didn't move, but gently blew a breath, and Feng Zhitao felt the stinging pain in her ears disappear. She let go, and her ears turned bright red.

She's learned her lesson; she's stopped talking.

After a moment of silence, Hua Yaoyue casually asked, "Do you think he'll go to this Nine Netherworld Grotto?"

"He'll probably go. He's already at the peak of Qi Refining at such a young age, so naturally he's aiming for Foundation Establishment... The younger he is, the less he can afford to wait."

When it came to serious matters, Feng Zhitao stopped joking around and began to analyze the situation very seriously.

"Too."

The younger you are, the more impatient you tend to be. Such people can't wait. On the contrary, it is some older people who understand the meaning of "you have everything as long as you're alive".

"Master, should I go and give him a little pointer?"

Feng Zhitao turned to look at her master.

"No need, just go."

Hua Yaoyue said casually.

"What if... you die?"

"So be it, I'll just die."

Hua Yaoyue remained completely unmoved.

Feng Zhitao remained silent. She knew that Hua Yaoyue was telling the truth; very few things could stir her emotions.

The only reason I'm here today to see my future junior brother is because of the drinks he's brought me day and night.

Feng Zhitao looked down again, but in the short time the two of them had been talking, she discovered that... Ji Yuan was gone!

She hurriedly scanned the crowd several times, but couldn't see anyone. Then she turned around and looked at Hua Yaoyue, "Master...Master, he's gone."

"Gone?"

Hua Yaoyue, who had been listless, seemed somewhat surprised. "You didn't sign up?"

"without."

"Okay, go back now."

Hua Yaoyue naturally didn't care whether Ji Yuan had registered today or if he would register again in a few days.

For her, she came with high spirits, and now that she's leaving with high spirits, that's the best thing that can happen.

"Alright, then Master, you can't keep dragging me into drinking."

"..."

Ji Yuan had no idea that his future master had already come to see him. If he had known, he would have flown up to Hua Yaoyue and offered her a lot of spirit wine.

During this time, he collected quite a few fine wines on Wanwu Island.

They were all processed again in the wine cellar.

Therefore, he even took the time to upgrade the [Wine Cellar] to level 2, although brewing spirit wine is a bit troublesome.

He spent 2 mid-grade spirit stones to purchase a recipe for a wine called "Drunken Plum Wine".

Brewing is not difficult, but it takes a lot of time to wait for fermentation.

There is no quick fix.

Ji Yuan estimated that once the [Wine Cellar] reached level 2, and he had already successfully become an apprentice...

Hua Yaoyue will also take better care of herself.

After watching the grand spectacle, Ji Yuan went to Wanwu Island to sell the Thousand Swords Talisman and Copper Wall Talisman that he had drawn during this time.

They also purchased some second-tier talisman paper.

Upon returning, he prepared to attempt to conquer the Five Elements Talisman.

Once the Five Elements Talismans are mastered, the Talisman Room will be upgraded to level 2, at which point you will automatically acquire the "Shape-Changing Talisman" technique.

One day later.

Ji Yuan returned to his cave dwelling on Misty Island. He first went to the wine cellar, preparing to process the dozen or so jars of spirit wine he had brought back from his trip.

But as soon as he stepped into the [wine cellar], he smelled a rich aroma of wine.

Its fragrance was so strong that Ji Yuan felt intoxicated after just one sniff.

Ordinary wines and spirits don't have this power; the only ones that can produce this effect are the three jars of spirit wine that Hua Yaoyue gave us.

To this end, Ji Yuan piled all the other wines around these three jars, hoping to absorb some of their spiritual essence.

After finishing this matter, he went to the Enlightenment Room next door to try to conquer the Five Elements Talisman.

The Five Elements Talisman purchased by Ji Yuan is a Five Elements Protective Talisman.

It is divided into five parts, which can be drawn separately.

Once all five talismans are drawn, they can be combined during the "spirit activation." When outlining the talisman corners, leave a hook to ensure that the five talismans can be combined into a talisman array.

Ji Yuan was already very familiar with this talisman technique.

So after calming down, he took out a second-tier talisman pen that he had bought two months ago.

The talisman brush is named "Howling Moon," which comes from the fact that it is made from the whiskers of the Howling Moon Blue Wolf, a late-stage second-tier demon beast, and has a great enhancement effect on the drawing of second-tier talismans.

It can enhance the flow of spiritual energy and also smoothly outline the design, directly filling in any minor errors.

This cost Ji Yuan nearly 60 mid-grade spirit stones.

But it was all worth it. Just like now, Ji Yuan drew this second-tier talisman "Water Element Amulet". Although it was his first time doing it, he succeeded on the first try and did it easily.

Looking at the talisman radiating a light blue glow in his hand, Ji Yuan didn't relax.

Among the Five Elements talismans, Ji Yuan drew the water-based talismans the most, so it was only natural that he succeeded on his first try.

For example, he failed three times before finally succeeding with one "Golden Element Amulet". He was thinking of trying another one, but he failed the fourth one and only succeeded on the fifth one.

Ji Yuan failed four times before succeeding in making the remaining "Wood Element Amulet" and "Fire Element Amulet".

These four talismans alone took Ji Yuan a whole day to make.

The remaining "Earth Element Amulet" is the most difficult for Ji Yuan because he does not have an earth elemental root. To draw this earth elemental talisman, he would have to rely on some external means.

For example, special talisman ink.

"Earth Dragon Blood Ink," imbued with earth elemental energy, is also a type of second-tier talisman ink. It is extremely expensive, costing one mid-grade spirit stone for every 1 qian of ink.

Even so, Ji Yuan still purchased 5 qian.

That's all for today.

He took a few hours to rest and fully restore his spiritual energy before attempting to draw the "Earth Element Amulet," which made it even more difficult.

Even with the help of talismans, he failed eight times.

It wasn't until the ninth attempt that they finally succeeded.

Once you succeed once, things will be much easier.

[Enlightenment Room] step down, [Talisman Room] come up.

Although the enhancement effect of a level 1 [Talisman Room] on a level 2 talisman is only 5%, it is still an enhancement.

Ji Yuan spent three days preparing three complete sets of Five Elements amulets before returning to the Enlightenment Room to perform the final activation.

I don't know if it was good luck or if they really had the ability.

Just when Ji Yuan thought that he would have to destroy two sets of talisman arrays in order to succeed with one set.

Unexpectedly, the first set of talisman arrays was successfully completed on the spot.

Looking at the talisman array slowly rotating in his hand, radiating five-colored light, it would be impossible for Ji Yuan not to be overjoyed.

The Five Elements Talisman Array protects the body; if cast by someone in the early Foundation Establishment stage, it can withstand spells cast by someone in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

The effect is undeniably good.

I just don't know how much it costs... Ji Yuan plans to upgrade this talisman room to level 2, and then he will specialize in drawing these five elements amulets.

It's both about increasing one's own strength and about making money.

He then activated the remaining two sets of talisman arrays.

One set succeeded, the other failed.

The failed attempt resulted in all five talismans turning to ashes, a sight that pained Ji Yuan deeply.

He summoned the panel and looked at the [Talisman Room] section.

[Upgrade Requirements: 20 Medium-grade Spirit Stones, 10 catties Mica Crystal Clusters, 1 Crimson Marrow Thunder Jade, Successfully Craft a Set of Five Elements Talismans (Completed)]

The spirit stones were available, and Ji Yuan also bought the mica crystal clusters from the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.

The Crimson Marrow Thunder Jade was obtained at an auction.

Now that the Five Elements Talismans are complete, it's time to upgrade this [Talisman Room].

Ji Yuan also wanted to see what the "Shape-Changing Talisman" was all about.

As he chose to upgrade, an unfamiliar memory immediately surfaced in his mind.

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