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Chapter 179 Gradually Fading Away [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"Beishan Castle?!"

"Isn't Old Master Xu in Beishan City? And not long ago, Island Master Iron Hammer said that Old Master Xu would be back soon, and they would have a meal together then. Could it be... could it be..."

Ji Yuan dared not think any further.

He stepped in front of the Qi Refining disciple who had spoken earlier.

Upon seeing this, the latter quickly cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Greetings, Martial Uncle."

"Do you have a list of the cultivators on board that flying ship that was hijacked by the demonic cultivators?" Ji Yuan asked.

"I haven't heard of it yet."

The Qi Refining disciple replied, "But I heard that the sect is already verifying it, and once the list of personnel is confirmed, it will be announced on Water Dragon Island."

Before the man could finish speaking, Ji Yuan had already urged the flying boat to rise from Qianji Island and head straight for Shuilong Island.

In Ji Yuan's view, none of the tasks involving the bloodthirsty venomous bees were as important as this matter.

Xu Fugui can be considered a great benefactor on his cultivation path, whether it was guiding him in magic in Zengtou City or helping to introduce him to the Iron Hammer Island Master after he came to the Water Dragon Sect.

It can be said that without Xu Fugui, Ji Yuan would never have met the Iron Hammer Island Master.

Without the Iron Hammer Island Master, Ji Yuan's physique would definitely still be hovering around the Great Perfection of Body Refinement.

Ji Yuan had only one thought in his mind: he hoped that Xu Fugui's name would not be on the list!

After a while, when Ji Yuan rushed to Water Dragon Island, he saw that the list had already been announced. Many Qi Refining cultivators were watching, while some Foundation Establishment cultivators flew by in their flying boats, and left after scanning the list with their divine sense.

Ji Yuan was in the same boat; with a sweep of his divine sense, he already knew the names on the list.

Disciples of Chulong Island: Huang Da, Xu Fugui...

Ji Yuan, who was standing on the flying boat, immediately stopped.

Old Master Xu really was on that flying boat...

That makes sense. Beishan City is just a city, and there are only so many Water Dragon Sect disciples stationed there. There are also very few flying boats coming and going. It's normal for them to only make one round trip every ten days or half a month.

Moreover, it is extremely far from the Water Dragon Sect, and it is usually visited by Foundation Establishment cultivators who travel there and back in large flying boats.

Unexpectedly, the demonic cultivators even dared to plunder such a large flying boat that was operating under the banner of the Water Dragon Sect.

Ji Yuan was at a loss for words.

Regarding Old Master Xu's fondness for traveling, he and the Iron Hammer Island Master had tried to dissuade him; on the contrary, they would talk to the old man about it every time they ate meat and drank wine.

They say he's quite old, so he rarely goes out unless there's something to do. He just stays in the sect, finds a simple job, and focuses on retiring.

He always said "okay, okay" but as soon as he returned to Dragon Hatchery Island, he turned around and ran out with Baibaolou.

According to his drunken words, he just couldn't stay idle and wanted to retire. Staying in the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, without having to fight or kill, was already a form of retirement for him.

If he's really stuck in this Water Dragon Sect and can't even leave the sect, he might as well be dead.

"But how could you really die!"

Ji Yuan felt extremely bitter.

He had given Old Master Xu good things before, such as second-tier talismans, quite a few of them. When he gave them, the Iron Hammer Island Lord would also give them to him.

But what can a Qi Refining cultivator do, no matter how many tricks he has up his sleeve, when faced with such an ambush that even Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn't escape?

They all die.

Given such a vast difference in their levels of understanding, there was simply no way to reverse the situation.

Ji Yuan sighed. He wasn't in a hurry to find the Iron Hammer Island Master. Now that he had arrived at Water Dragon Island, he naturally had to ask the sect leader, True Person Xuan Shui, to see what was going on.

How could demonic cultivators be so rampant and arrogant?

Ji Yuan first sent a message to Xuan Shui Zhenren.

However, the response was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no reply received.

Ji Yuan didn't think it was because Master Xuan Shui wasn't replying. As long as he was in the sect and received the message, he would at least say something, no matter how busy he was.

If that's the case, then he's most likely no longer in the sect.

Ji Yuan made a special trip to the main hall of Water Dragon Island to inquire with the senior brother on duty there.

The answer we received was, "Our sect leader and Uncle Qingyu have gone to Beishan City to investigate the matter of this demonic cultivator's disturbance."

really.

Moreover, the Water Dragon Sect actually dispatched two Golden Core cultivators at once this time, so it seems that this matter is probably quite unusual.

"Thank you, senior brother."

Since Master Xuan Shui was not present, Ji Yuan bowed and thanked him before leaving Water Dragon Island.

He piloted his flying boat, drifting through the air, holding a golden communication talisman he had just taken from his storage bag—it was the communication talisman of the Iron Hammer Island Lord.

Ji Yuan didn't know if he knew about this.

Perhaps they knew.

Or perhaps they don't know yet.

Should I tell him?

Ji Yuan thought for a moment, then first asked telepathically, "Senior, are you inside the sect?"

The message was sent, and the communication talisman flashed quickly. Ji Yuan poured in his spiritual energy, and the voice of that senior elder rang in his mind.

"I already know, come here."

His voice was neither happy nor sad, and even through the communication talisman, Ji Yuan couldn't tell what he was really thinking.

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Several hours later.

Ji Yuan arrived at Iron Hammer Island and met the island's lord, who was sitting inside drinking tea.

Just like when he transmitted his voice, now when I look at him, I can't tell if he's happy or sad.

"You just found out about his situation, right?"

The Iron Hammer Island Master poured Ji Yuan a cup of tea and asked.

"Um."

Ji Yuan sat down opposite him.

"Last night, I received a message from the sect saying that my disciple is dead... dead."

When the topic of Xu Fugui's death came up, the Iron Hammer Island Master was still somewhat moved.

"Actually, I expected this. The world is in turmoil these days, and he's only at the Qi Refining stage, always running around. It was just a matter of time. Actually... I was prepared to break his legs when he came back this time, so he wouldn't keep running around. But, but..."

But man is not as good as God.

Nobody expected this to happen.

Ji Yuan sighed, unsure of what to say.

Please accept my condolences.

That's just unnecessary nonsense.

"I just came from Water Dragon Island. The sect leader and Uncle Qingyu have already set off for Beishan City," Ji Yuan said.

"Yes, it's good that the sect leader and his senior uncles went."

The Iron Hammer Island Master also breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to look at Ji Yuan, forcing a smile, and said, "Are you still worried that I'll go and avenge that old bastard?"

Ji Yuan hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "I was worried about this on the way here."

"Don't worry, I may be old, but I'm not so old as to seek death."

The Iron Hammer Island Master shook his head and said, "The Foundation Establishment cultivator who died on that flying boat was Senior Brother Fei Ye. He was a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator who was extremely skilled in killing. Even he died, so it's estimated that a peak Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator made the move. If I go there, I'll just be throwing my life away. I won't go."

"It's fine if you don't go."

Ji Yuan crossed his hands over his lower abdomen, turned to look at the door, and said, "The sect leader and the others have gone there. They should be able to find some clues. As for this matter... Senior, don't worry, I will avenge Old Master Xu."

"you?"

The Iron Hammer Island Lord glanced at him and said, "Indeed, I have heard about the incident a year ago when you killed two demonic cultivators of the same level. You'd better live well and avenge that old bastard."

"If you die before that demonic cultivator, forget about revenge. I might even have to avenge you... Oh, no need. I forgot your master is Uncle Wangyou."

Ji Yuan remained silent.

The Iron Hammer Island Master stood up and sighed.

"Alright, you should go back and cultivate as soon as possible to improve your strength."

"I need to cultivate too. I need to establish my foundation as soon as possible. Once I succeed, I'll try to break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Damn it, once I reach Core Formation, I'll see how I wipe out all those demonic cultivators and avenge that old bastard!"

The Iron Hammer Island Master waved his hand, his voice booming like thunder.

Ji Yuan sensed the old man's anger from this.

"Alright, then I'll take my leave now. If you ever need any more pills, please let me know."

He bowed slightly, bid farewell, and left.

As the Iron Hammer Island Master watched Ji Yuan's departing figure, he called out loudly, "Ji boy, thanks!"

This was the first time the Iron Hammer Island Master had thanked Ji Yuan. Even when Ji Yuan had given him the pill before, he had only said that he would repay him. But this time, he thanked him.

Ji Yuan turned his back to him, waved his hand, and steered the flying boat away.

Just like what the Iron Hammer Island Master said, you still need to have strength.

A demonic cultivator, suspected to be at the peak of Foundation Establishment, made a move. Ji Yuan is not even at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage yet... So what if he went to the north? He is no match for them at all.

After leaving Iron Hammer Island, Ji Yuan returned to Thousand Machine Island.

He hadn't forgotten that his return to the sect was because someone had completed the task he had assigned.

They brought back the carcass of the Bloodsucking Poison Bee.

The spirit stones required for the mission had already been paid. This time, they were just coming to collect the poisonous bee's corpse from Qianji Hall, the "intermediary."

The carcass of the Bloodthirsty Wasp was placed in a storage bag. It was quite large, and its stinger, in particular, glowed with an extremely noticeable green light.

Its body is covered with black and yellow stripes.

The fatal wound was a sword cut that cleaved his neck, almost splitting his body in two.

It's clear that it was killed by a senior brother or sister who was extremely skilled in swordsmanship.

To be on the safe side, Ji Yuan even bought the demon core of the Blood Poison Bee along with the mission.

With the matter settled, he left Thousand Machine Island with the monster's corpse.

When he returned to Misty Island from the south, he received another message from Dong Qian.

She said she had already purchased the formation and asked Ji Yuan when he would be free to help her call the formation repairman to set it up.

Upon receiving the message, Ji Yuan reconsidered. Since he wasn't in the mood to settle down and cultivate anyway, he might as well help Dong Qian set up the island-protecting formation first.

With this thought in mind, he slightly turned the bow of the ship, changing his target from Misty Island to Worry-Free Island.

Half a day later, Ji Yuan descended from the sky and landed directly outside Dong Qian's "Fox Moon Island".

"Junior brother, why did you come so early?"

Dong Qian was still very happy to see Ji Yuan.

But Ji Yuan didn't have his usual smile this time. He tried to smile, but his mind was filled with the scene of Xu Fugui instructing him... Fate is cruel.

"Didn't Senior Sister say she was going to set up an array?"

Ji Yuan asked directly.

Dong Qian noticed his mood was off and stopped smiling. "Yes, but this formation..."

"I will set up the formation."

Ji Yuan's simple sentence left Dong Qian speechless.

Admittedly, the story of Ji Yuan killing two demonic cultivators was only circulating among the Foundation Establishment disciples within the sect.

Disciples at the Qi Refining stage are unaware of these secrets.

Therefore, Dong Qian still doesn't know that Ji Yuan knows formations; all she knows is that Ji Yuan is an alchemist.

After all, the two of them went to the Medicine King Valley to pick the Illusion Heart Flower in order to refine pills.

Now Ji Yuan actually claims to be a formation master, capable of setting up this second-tier formation.

How could Dong Qian not be surprised?

With such talent, it's no wonder he has such strength... Dong Qian naturally assumed that this was Ji Yuan's hidden trump card, so she didn't ask any further questions.

"This is an array formation. Thank you for your help, junior brother."

As she spoke, Dong Qian took out a array plate and four array flags from her storage bag.

Ji Yuan glanced at it and knew that this was a common formation in the sect, called the Four Directions Water Moving Formation.

It can be considered as a combination of offense and defense.

Once activated, it can be used to kill enemies with water magic, or to protect oneself.

Back on Tian Shu Island, Yun Qianzai used this formation to explain the differences between first and second-order formations to Ji Yuan.

Therefore, Ji Yuan was quite familiar with the Four Directions Water Transfer Formation, but this was the first time he had ever set up the formation himself.

"Thank you for your trouble, junior brother."

Dong Qian thanked Ji Yuan after he took the array plate.

Then Ji Yuan first piloted the flying boat and toured the entire island several times, looking for a suitable location to place the array flags.

In addition, one must also understand the five elements and directions of the island in order for the formation to receive any blessing effect.

This Four Directions Water-Moving Formation is a water-based formation.

If the array's core is placed in the fire position, then the array will be difficult to unleash its full power.

However, if placed in water, the formation's effect will be enhanced.

This is the art of formation.

Similarly... is also the way to break the formation.

If you want to find someone else's key formation but don't know how, you can look for it from the Five Elements and directions.

Half a day later, Ji Yuan had figured out the five elements and directions of Fox Moon Island perfectly.

Setting up the formation was naturally a piece of cake.

The crescent moon is like a fox.

There are two formation flags on each side.

The final key point of the formation is located in the very center of the island.

No matter where the enemy is, Dong Qian, who is stationed in the center of the island, will be able to fight them safely.

Once the formation was in place, Dong Qian breathed a sigh of relief.

To her, the island without any formations was no different from being naked.

For example, a while ago, when those Foundation Establishment cultivators who lived nearby came to pay their respects, she felt extremely uncomfortable.

Now that the formation is activated, she feels safe.

At the very center of Fox Moon Island, at the hook-shaped bend, Dong Qian settled her residence halfway up the cliff.

There is a vacant lot that extends outwards, which is perfect for building houses.

This was Ji Yuan's first time here.

He carried the tea that Dong Qian handed him and came to the front of the small courtyard. At first, his view was blocked by the islands on the left and right, but the further he went, the better the view became.

After watching for a while, his mood improved somewhat.

Dong Qian, who was also holding a cup of tea, stood next to him, but was half a step behind.

She glanced at his profile discreetly and asked softly, "Junior Brother, is something troubling you?"

"If you have any, you can tell your senior sister."

Ji Yuan snapped out of his daze and drank the tea in his hand in one gulp.

"fine."

It's not that nothing's wrong, it's just that there's not much to say.

The death of a close friend is something that almost everyone in the cultivation world has experienced.

Ji Yuan hasn't reached the point where she needs comforting from others.

"it is good."

Ji Yuan didn't say anything, so Dong Qian didn't press him further.

The two stood there on the mountainside, watching the sun set over the lake.

Worry-Free Island is located to the west of Fox Moon Island.

The crescent moon over Fox Moon Island also faces west.

"The demonic cultivators are rampant outside right now, so it would be best if you were to go out, Senior Sister."

Ji Yuan spoke up to remind him.

He didn't have many friends to begin with.

Let's try to survive as much as possible.

"Okay, junior brother, don't worry, I'll be careful."

Ji Yuan was indeed more at ease with Dong Qian's personality.

"Alright, I'll head back now. If anything comes up, just let me know."

"Alright, junior brother too. I've reached Foundation Establishment now, so I can be of help to you."

After exchanging a few words, Ji Yuan returned to...Forget-Worry Island.

That's why he doesn't want to be neighbors with people he knows.

It was like this before on Dragon Hatchery Island, and it's the same now on Forget-Worry Island.

He figured that once Du Wanyi finished her Foundation Establishment, she would probably place the island near him...

Well, one senior sister is easy to deal with, two senior sisters will be even easier.

Ji Yuan had just entered from the east side of Wuyou Island when he came out from the west side.

He held his breath, entered the water, and disappeared without a trace.

After returning to Misty Island, Ji Yuan calmed down and waited for Hua Yaoyue's summons.

Of course, Ji Yuan did not forget to meditate in the Enlightenment Room.

If one could comprehend the Sword Canon on their own without Hua Yaoyue's help and advance to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, that would be even better.

However, after waiting for half a month, he still did not receive a message from Hua Yaoyue.

Ji Yuan then asked Feng Zhitao, and the three senior sisters also said that their master had not yet returned from his trip.

Ji Yuan didn't know where she had gone, so he could only wait silently.

But instead of receiving news from Hua Yaoyue, they received news from Dong Qian.

She said that in the past few days, a male cultivator in the Qi Refining stage has been lingering outside Ji Yuan's Worry-Free Island, as if something is wrong.

Dong Qian stepped forward to ask, and the man only said that he had accepted a mission from Qianji Hall.

If you ask again, she won't say anything.

"A mission from Qianji Hall? I haven't posted any missions from Qianji Hall recently."

The only time Ji Yuan recently issued a mission was the "Bloodthirsty Poison Bee".

Ji Yuan then asked Dong Qian to ask a few more questions to see if they had mistaken the place.

But the Qi Refining cultivator instead asked Dong Qian if this was Worry-Free Island; if so, then they hadn't come to the wrong place.

Upon hearing that they had indeed come looking for him, Ji Yuan turned his boat back from Misty Island.

He figured that given Dong Qian's personality, she must know he had multiple escape routes, so she hadn't hidden anything much.

They fell directly from the sky and arrived in front of Worry-Free Island.

He indeed found a man at the peak of Qi Refining here.

"Greetings, Martial Uncle. May I ask if you are Martial Uncle Wuyou in person?"

"it's me."

With a wave of his hand, Ji Yuan opened the formation of Wuyou Island, thus revealing his identity.

The man bowed slightly. "I received a mission at the Thousand Machines Hall, and someone asked me to deliver this storage bag to my master."

"Storage bag?"

"Who?"

Ji Yuan looked at the storage bag the person handed over and subconsciously asked a question.

"This disciple does not know."

Seeing that Ji Yuan had accepted the storage bag, the man got up to take his leave.

Ji Yuan returned to Worry-Free Island, completely bewildered, carrying the storage bag.

The matter was strange; Ji Yuan had thrown the storage bag extremely far away before using his divine sense to open it.

There weren't any killing techniques inside.

There was only a familiar large iron furnace, a familiar iron hammer, and a very thick booklet.

In addition, there is a phonograph.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yuan's very consciousness trembled.

With a thought, he took out the recording talisman and held it in his hand. For a moment, he didn't even dare to listen to what was inside.

After remaining silent for a long time, feeling that he had recovered enough, he then infused a wisp of spiritual energy into it.

A familiar voice came from inside.

"Hey kid, sorry, I lied to you. I have to go pick up that old bastard Xu Fugui."

"He's old and timid; he's afraid he won't be able to sleep if he stays outside."

"It's a bit of a pity that I, as his master, lacked the power to bring him back. What, you're asking how I knew beforehand that I couldn't bring him back?"

"Because if I take it back, you won't be able to get this storage bag from me. After all, this is my livelihood; how can I just give it to you like that?"

"Since you received my storage bag, it means my soul lamp... has gone out."

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