Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 197 Golden Core Grade [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

The Puppet Master

Ji Yuan had a deep impression of this thing, firstly because this human skin puppet could rival the Yin ghost.

Even if it's just a ghost, it's still at a disadvantage.

Secondly, the puppet's appearance is exactly the same as that of the Yin Child.

I never imagined I would be able to obtain this secret technique now.

After only a brief glance, Ji Yuan abandoned the idea of ​​creating his own human skin puppet.

There's no other reason than that his methods were too demonic.

They actually had to peel off the skin of ten young boys and girls while they were still alive, and then infuse them with their own blood and essence to nourish them...

"The demonic cultivators truly deserve to die."

After Ji Yuan finished reading it, he couldn't help but sigh softly.

Although those who follow the righteous path may appear respectable, those who actually do such things are ultimately few and far between.

But demonic cultivators don't care about such things.

The most useful technique I have is Yin Tongzi's concealment technique, called "Shadow Escape Technique," but its effect is not much better than "Following Shadow."

Ji Yuan then decided not to study it.

The rest are all magical materials used in the demonic path.

Ji Yuan buried them all in the mass grave. They're not needed now, but they can be used to nurture Yin energy. If they need them in the future, they can be dug out and picked out later.

After looting... no, after taking inventory of Yin Tongzi's storage bag.

Ji Yuan then took out Senior Brother Ma's storage bag. In fact, he had already taken stock of it when he was searching for the Yin Ghost Sect's inheritance.

At least they know exactly which items inside are valuable.

As for spirit stones, cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment stage do indeed have more spirit stone reserves than those in the mid Foundation Establishment stage, with 213 stones, enough to raise spirit-devouring bees a few more times.

There is a talisman called the Giant Deer Sword, which can be used twice more, but Ji Yuan has already put it away.

Among magical artifacts, the most precious is the Thousand Soul Banner.

Not only is it powerful in killing, but most importantly, it can also be upgraded in rank, making it a growth-type spiritual weapon.

There was also a mid-grade flying magical artifact, which looked like a locust leaf and was quite fast.

Moreover, it doesn't produce the same smoky, billowing smoke as ordinary magical artifacts.

Its name is "Fenghuai". Ji Yuan planned to keep it for his own use.

The current airship is, after all, only a low-grade spiritual artifact.

Once I break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage and my external cultivation reaches the mid Foundation Establishment stage, I will need to replace my flying artifact.

This locust tree is just right.

In addition, there is a valuable high-grade spiritual artifact, a pill-making cauldron.

Ji Yuan hadn't expected that this Senior Brother Ma was actually an alchemist; no wonder he had so many medicinal herbs in his storage bag.

There weren't many pills; I guess they were sold once before I saw them.

Ji Yuan's current alchemy cauldron is the Crimson Blood Three-Legged Cauldron he previously purchased from the Iron Hammer Island Master; it is a mid-grade spiritual artifact.

It works fairly well, and it doesn't need to be replaced yet.

Now, all the spares have been delivered to our door.

The cauldron is named "Inverted Golden Ear Cauldron". Its shape is very exquisite. After Ji Yuan refined it, he found that this Inverted Golden Ear Cauldron can not only be used to refine pills, but also to fight enemies.

When necessary, the large cauldron can suppress evil, and its power is extremely strong.

"I've accepted it, thank you Senior Brother Ma for the pill cauldron!"

After putting away the alchemy cauldron, Ji Yuan had another shroud in his hand... This thing seemed to have no grade; it was neither a spiritual artifact nor a magic weapon.

When they first met Ma Xingkong, he used this shroud to conceal his presence.

It has to be said that although this thing looks unremarkable, it is really effective.

Even divine sense has difficulty detecting it.

Good stuff, I'll take it!

The protective amulet was nowhere to be found; I don't know if it was damaged by the lightning that day or what.

Speaking of Tianleizi, Ji Yuan originally only spent a lot of money to buy two at the auction.

This is equivalent to a Heavenly Thunder Spear delivered with full force by a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator; the price of one of these is almost the same as a two-pattern Foundation Establishment Pill.

Brother Killer Horse used one of them.

Unexpectedly, after his death, the kind-hearted Senior Brother Ma returned one to him.

Looking at the Thunder Seed wrapped in jade and cotton in the storage bag, Ji Yuan felt a great sense of security.

Use the Thousand-Layer Chain of Stacked Talismans.

From the perspective of Foundation Establishment cultivators, basically whoever they capture dies.

Ji Yuan thought back to how he had initially looked down on the Thousand-Layer Chain; he really didn't know its value.

Ma Xingkong doesn't have many good secret techniques or the like.

On the contrary, Ji Yuan found several pill formulas inside, some suitable for both righteous and demonic paths.

He plans to think about it when he has some free time.

After checking both storage bags, it was another full haul.

Ji Yuan was also in a great mood.

What do you do when you're in a good mood?

That's certainly something to celebrate.

I started a fire, killed chickens, pigs, and fish, and treated myself to a big meal.

Of course, there were also the giant toad and the ice dragon who ate and drank for free.

However, the two still couldn't get along and would fight whenever they met.

Even when it comes to eating, they seem to want to see who can eat more... so neither of them gets any food.

……

The next day.

With the added architectural enhancements, Ji Yuan arrived at the [Enlightenment Room].

The most urgent task is to successfully cultivate the "Nine Palaces Soul-Suppressing Scripture" first.

Sit in meditation, enter a state of deep concentration, and gain enlightenment.

Ji Yuan didn't know if it was because his talent for enlightenment was too high, or because the cultivation effect of the [Enlightenment Room] was too good, because he found that even with this kind of soul cultivation technique, he had already mastered the basics in just one month.

When he looked inward at himself, he could see a large bell emitting a faint golden light outside his soul.

Its name is the Soul-Suppressing Bell.

Perhaps because he was a beginner, the color of the Soul-Suppressing Bell was not very obvious, and its light was somewhat dim.

But that doesn't matter. Once you get the basics down, things will be easier. With practice, the results will improve over time.

Having mastered the basics of the technique, Ji Yuan spent several more days drawing talismans and refining elixirs in his cave.

It's been a while since I've done a side job, so I'm a bit rusty. I'm not looking to earn a lot of spirit stones, but I need to keep up my skills.

During this month-long seclusion, the [Chicken Coop] had already produced more than 30 tri-colored spirit eggs, giving Ji Yuan an extra job of eating eggs in addition to his cultivation.

The long-awaited spiritual practice brought Ji Yuan a deep sense of peace.

They even rediscovered the feeling of being in Zengtou City.

After cultivating on Misty Island for more than a month, Ji Yuan took dozens of jugs of "Wishful Thinking Wine" and went to the sect.

Not only that, he also deliberately brought three jugs of "Peerless Wine" with him this time.

We'll invite the flowers and the moon to appreciate them then.

Firstly, she wanted to see if this "Peerless Wine" could unlock her "Peerless" potential; secondly, she wanted to ask some questions and perhaps even get some free benefits.

The reason given was that he had come up with a new beverage during his trip, but it was not yet fully developed.

I'll also ask Hua Yaoyue for some pointers.

On the way to Forget-Worry Island, Ji Yuan also made a detour back to the island.

He had intended to check if Dong Qian and Du Wanyi were there, to find out about their recent situation, and also to inquire about the situation inside the sect. However, he never expected that Dong Qian was out on a mission and had not yet returned.

Even Du Wanyi received her first assignment and went out.

As for where she went, Ji Yuan had no way of finding out and could only wait until Dong Qian came back next time to see if she knew.

Although everyone has successfully established their foundations, we still see each other very rarely.

Ji Yuan thought about the upcoming war between good and evil, and realized that things would probably be even more difficult then. Moreover, once the front lines were breached, they would likely all be forced to flee their homes.

When that time really comes, Ji Yuan feels that he will need Hua Yaoyue's protection.

Not to mention protecting others.

With worries lingering in his mind, Ji Yuan arrived at Forget-Worry Island.

While he was still on Misty Island, he had already sent a message to Hua Yaoyue to ask if she was on Forget-Worry Island. Only after receiving a reply did Ji Yuan feel at ease to come over.

This time, however, Hua Yaoyue did not enjoy the scenery in her usual pavilion, nor did she rest in the small house on the mountaintop. Instead, she took a rare stroll on the sandy shore.

Ji Yuan landed, put away his flying boat, and bowed slightly to the tall woman in the snow-white dress before him, saying, "Disciple greets Master."

Hua Yaoyue stopped and looked Ji Yuan up and down, as if trying to figure something out.

"Hmm, when did you get back?"

"It's been a few days."

A few days is a few days, and forty-odd days is still a few days, no problem.

Hua Yaoyue didn't ask Ji Yuan if he had succeeded; that was his business, not hers. Only if he spoke up could it become her business.

"If there's nothing else, go and replace your third senior sister in a few days."

"Yes."

Feng Zhitao is still covering for Ji Yuan at the mine in Liancheng Mountain.

Three years in total.

Ji Yuan worked for a year, and Feng Zhitao filled in for him for more than half a year, so there's still more than a year left.

The master and apprentice walked on the sandy shore. Ji Yuan, who had originally been standing in front of Hua Yaoyue, naturally fell behind her.

"Your third senior sister is about to break through to the peak of Foundation Establishment. I need to take her away for a while to help her break through. So, during this period, I won't be in the sect, so try to avoid causing trouble."

It's unclear whether Hua Yaoyue was explaining why Ji Yuan was going to Liancheng Mountain, or simply advising him to be careful.

In short, Ji Yuan quickly explained after hearing this, "This disciple is not someone who likes to cause trouble."

"Well, don't worry if you get into trouble. Just go to your sect leader or Li Gang, they'll take care of it for you."

Hua Yaoyue stopped and turned around.

She stared at Ji Yuan until she saw him start to panic, then said, "There's no more wine."

So that's what it was about. You should have said so earlier... Ji Yuan took out dozens of bottles of the "Sui Xin Jiu" (a type of Chinese liquor) that he had prepared beforehand and placed them in front of the two of them, in large quantities.

Hua Yaoyue's eyes lit up when she saw this.

With a thought, she put away the pot, leaving only one flask, and drank it all in one gulp after removing the cork.

She became happier.

Following one's heart amplifies Hua Yaoyue's current thoughts.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yuan, who was following behind her, immediately stepped forward and said, "Master, during my time away from home, I happened to acquire a few more jugs of wine. I would like to ask you to taste them."

"Um?"

Hua Yaoyue, who seemed to be savoring the wine, didn't think much of it and handed her right hand directly to Ji Yuan.

"Have a taste."

Ji Yuan took out the Peerless Wine that he had prepared in advance, and this time he used a different wine pot.

The previous "Free and Easy Wine" was made in a spirit jade wine pot, so it was clear that the wine was quite exquisite and worth savoring. But what about this "Peerless Wine"?

Ji Yuan, however, used a golden wine pot, the entire pot of which looked like a burning flame, indicating that the wine was very strong.

After taking it, Hua Yaoyue glanced at it with surprise, then, as if remembering something, smiled knowingly and said, "This isn't another one you've already drunk from, is it?"

"This disciple dares not."

Ji Yuan quickly cupped his hands in greeting, while muttering to himself... Master, why are you so vengeful? You've held onto such a small matter for so long.

"I doubt you'd dare."

Ji Yuan wondered if it was just his imagination, but he thought he heard Hua Yaoyue hum softly.

When he looked up again, Hua Yaoyue had already uncorked the bottle and gently sniffed the wine. It was unclear what she smelled, but she frowned slightly. However, she didn't ask any questions and instead took a big gulp.

She doesn't sip her drinks like Ji Yuan does.

She was used to drinking heavily.

Even this peerless wine is no exception.

Even after just one sip of the Peerless Wine, her pretty face turned bright red.

Just as Ji Yuan was thinking of asking what was going on, he suddenly felt an extremely strong pressure emanating from Hua Yaoyue. Even Ji Yuan's heart sank, and he almost knelt down.

Fortunately, the oppressive aura only lasted for a moment before Hua Yaoyue withdrew it.

However, the surging spiritual energy around her continued for three breaths before finally stopping.

"Master...Master?"

Ji Yuan looked at Hua Yaoyue, whose face was unusually rosy, and called out softly.

Three breaths later, Hua Yaoyue returned to normal. She looked at the wine in her hand and said, "It's only because it was you who gave me this wine. If it were anyone else, I would suspect that they had poisoned me."

"This disciple dares not."

Ji Yuan cupped his hands slightly and said, "I have also drunk this Peerless Wine. One sip can greatly enhance one's strength, but it can only last for twenty breaths. Master, it seems to last even shorter."

"Hmm, my strength is different; I can only sustain this for three breaths."

Hua Yaoyue looked at the Peerless Wine in her hand, picked it up again and took a sip. As her spiritual energy surged, this time the effect lasted even shorter.

In less than a breath, he had calmed down.

She took a third sip.

Once you drink that, it has no effect whatsoever.

"It's only effective for the first two doses; the next one will take twelve hours to work," Ji Yuan quickly explained.

"No need, six hours will be enough for me."

Hua Yaoyue put away the drinks. "Peerless Wine? The name's quite nice. Do you have any more?"

For Hua Yaoyue's current cultivation level, any wine that can temporarily boost her strength... it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a rare and precious treasure.

If it were any other kind of pill or spiritual fruit, to achieve the same effect, the price would probably have to be thousands of spirit stones, and this is just the beginning.

The final price will depend on how many cultivators compete for it.

"This disciple has two more flasks."

Ji Yuan quickly took out the remaining two jugs as well. "This is what I mixed after accidentally spilling a few jugs of wine. I'm still experimenting with the specific ingredients and proportions."

"This is not like any other wine; quality is more important than quantity."

Hua Yaoyue put away the two jugs of Peerless Wine, and only then did her gaze fall on Ji Yuan.

"This drink is also beneficial to me. Tell me, is there anything you need?"

"This disciple would like to ask Master a few questions."

"It is my duty as your master to answer your questions, it is not a reward. Please ask."

After Hua Yaoyue finished speaking, she turned her back to Ji Yuan and continued walking forward. Ji Yuan followed behind and asked softly, "Master, are the Golden Cores of Golden Core cultivators also divided into grades?"

"Are there different levels of Golden Core?"

Hua Yaoyue stood with her hands behind her back and said, "There are indeed different levels, but in the Canglu Continent, there's not much to distinguish. Everyone's Golden Core is just an ordinary Golden Core."

"And what's unusual about it?"

"What's unusual is that after the Golden Core, there's a Blood Core, and after the Blood Core, there's a... Purple Core. This core generates purple energy. If you can condense this kind of Golden Core, compared to your opponent at the same cultivation level, your magical power will be at least five times greater!"

Five times?!

What does this mean? When fighting within the same realm, the spiritual energy is basically inexhaustible.

Ji Yuan paused in his breathing upon hearing this.

"May I ask, Master, how can one condense such a golden elixir?"

"I can't help it." Hua Yaoyue stated the result first, and then explained the reason, "One is a cultivation technique. It is said that there is such a secret technique that can purify the golden core after cultivation."

"Another factor is one's lineage. If a powerful elder in the clan is willing to help, they can directly purify the Golden Core and transform it into a Blood Core. However, it is impossible to purify it to the Purple Core."

"The last one is the spirit egg you asked about before. Above the three-colored spirit egg, there is an even rarer four-colored spirit egg, and its effect is the same."

"Perhaps there are other ways, but I don't know them."

As expected, there's hope. It seems that the [Chicken Coop] is still somewhat useful. It's just a pity that Ji Yuan's [Chicken Coop] is still only level 3, so even if he wants to help Hua Yaoyue, he can't.

"I have one more thing to ask."

"explain."

"Master, have you ever heard of cultivation techniques related to the soul?" Ji Yuan asked softly.

Hearing this, Hua Yaoyue couldn't help but turn around and look at him. "Where did you see this news? It's all just old stories. You didn't even finish reading it before coming to ask me."

"this……"

Ji Yuan scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "This disciple has obtained some old objects with records on them, but many of them are broken, so I can only ask Master for help."

"Yes, this stuff is just as rare as the cultivation method for refining golden elixir."

Hua Yaoyue stopped and looked up at the distant lake and sky blending into one, and said softly, "Those who can create Foundation Establishment techniques are relatively common, but those who can create Golden Core techniques can be called geniuses who are one in a hundred years."

"If one can create a Nascent Soul cultivation technique, then one can be hailed as a genius that appears only once in a thousand years."

Hua Yaoyue paused at this point.

Ji Yuan then tentatively asked, "So, someone who can create a divine soul technique is a genius who appears only once in ten thousand years?"

"You're not wrong to think that way."

Hua Yaoyue looked down, seemingly lost in thought, and then said, "Back then on that continent, there was a genius who created his own divine soul cultivation technique. Do you know what he said?"

He did not wait for Ji Yuan's reply.

Hua Yaoyue then said, "He said that if you can create your own Golden Core cultivation method, you will see me as if I were the moon in a well, but if you can create your own Nascent Soul cultivation method, you will see me as if I were a mayfly seeing the blue sky."

"Hiss, isn't that my second senior brother?!"

Ji Yuan blurted it out.

Hua Yaoyue: "..."

She turned her head and gave Ji Yuan a helpless glare. "He has real skills, while your second senior brother is all talk and no action."

Ji Yuan deeply agreed.

At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little curious.

What kind of sect is this Yin Ghost Sect that it has such strength?

They can even get their hands on soul cultivation techniques?

According to Ji Yuan's understanding, the Yin Gui Sect has never existed in the entire Canglu Continent. The most powerful sect that has ever existed in the Canglu Continent was the Shang Court, which dominated the entire continent ten thousand years ago.

Since the Shang Dynasty, the world has been in chaos, and no other sect of such unparalleled power has appeared.

"Does Master possess this soul cultivation technique?" Ji Yuan asked curiously.

"No, there isn't one in the entire Shangdong Six Immortals Sect. It's said there's one in Shangxi, but I don't know if that's true."

Hua Yaoyue blurted it out casually.

Ji Yuan nodded, then stepped forward and handed over a jade slip he had inscribed. "Master, please take a look at this soul cultivation technique of yours... what do you think?"

"Wh-what?!"

Hua Yaoyue looked at the person in front of her in disbelief, as if she had misheard.

Ji Yuan repeated the sentence again.

"Master, what do you think of my soul cultivation technique?"

(End of this chapter)