Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 2 Luck

Ordinary low-grade spirit fish are priced between 8 and 15 low-grade spirit stones.

The reason why the Cold Blood Bass is so valuable is because its blood contains a special coldness, making it a superior material for making talismans.

Ji Yuan never expected that this upgrade would evolve the only semi-spirit fish in his fishpond into a spirit fish.

It's likely that the upgrade of the fishpond brought about the critical hit.

But regardless, with this cold-blooded perch around, the current predicament is resolved.

Although Ji Yuan didn't want to borrow money from loan sharks, he didn't want to die even more... Having transmigrated once, he even arrived in the world of cultivation that men dream of, where no one wants to die.

In that case, the problem now is to get this Coldblood Bass to the fish market and sell it for spirit stones.

Ji Yuan sat by the fishpond, looking at the spirit fish trapped in the shallow water... It was definitely not a good idea to sell it directly; if someone with ulterior motives saw it, it would likely arouse suspicion.

Arriving in this turbulent world of cultivation, one must be cautious until one's strength reaches a certain level.

Therefore, the best solution is to go to Yunyuze first and pretend that you just captured it.

Just do it.

If it were in the vast Yunyu Marsh, the Cold Blood Bass would only need to flick its tail to catch up with Ji Yuan, but unfortunately, it is now trapped in this small fishpond.

Therefore, Ji Yuan used the "water arrow technique" that the original owner was not yet proficient in to easily kill the Cold Blood Bass with a single arrow.

After the fish died, he quickly dragged its body ashore and even applied hemostatic powder to prevent it from losing more blood.

He then went to the door to check again, and finding no one else, he carried the spirit fish's corpse onto the old awning boat and hid it in the water tank.

Originally, the family also had a fishing boat of basic magical artifact level, but it was also lost in Yunyuze.

After thinking for a moment, Ji Yuan knocked on the gate of Old Huang's courtyard next door.

"What, you've figured it out and are going to find Liu Laizi?" Old Huang asked with a smile, his mouth full of missing teeth.

"I've thought it through. I'll go to Yunyuze again and give it another try. I'll leave the house to you, Grandpa Huang. If anyone comes looking for me, just tell them I went fishing."

"Alright, let's try to survive."

Upon hearing that he wasn't going to see Liu Laizi, Old Man Huang lost interest.

"Um."

Ji Yuan turned around and boarded the fishing boat. With a push of his hands, he propelled the boat into the vast Yunyu Marsh.

Old Huang leaned against the door frame, watching his back as he sighed softly.

"The Heartless Cloud and Rain Marsh is about to have another drowning ghost."

"..."

After a while, Ji Yuan looked back until the shore was completely out of sight. Then he found a small island nearby and cultivated there for half a day before sailing straight to the fish market in Zengtou City.

If you were to ask where the most bustling place in Zengtou City is, one of them would be the male cultivator's ejaculation den.

Secondly, there's this fish enclosure.

Especially this fish market located on the shore, fishermen who go out to fish will almost always come here when they return.

Even though Ji Yuan returned quite early, around three or four in the afternoon, the place was still packed with people.

"Brother Ye, not bad haul! You even caught a swordfish and made another ten spirit stones. How about we go out for some fun tonight?"

"A mid-stage Tier 1 spirit fish came to Huishui Bay and injured several people."

"I heard Han Feiyu has broken through to the eighth level of Qi Refining? Then he will definitely be able to join the Water Dragon Sect this time. He is a talent who has come out of our Zengtou City."

"..."

With so many people around, Ji Yuan didn't dare to delay. He carried the Cold Blood Perch straight to the Water Dragon Sect disciple in charge of collecting fish and put the spirit fish into the fish basket.

As soon as the Cold Blood Bass appeared, the surrounding noise subsided considerably.

"Cold-blooded perch? It's been a long time since I've seen one."

"Damn it, it was captured at the second level of Qi Refining? I must have stepped in dog poop all along the way!"

"..."

Upon seeing that it was a Cold Blood Perch, the Water Dragon Sect disciple became somewhat interested. "The quality is not bad, and the blood is well preserved. I'll give you 18 low-grade spirit stones."

What?!

18 pieces!

The price surprised Ji Yuan. He originally thought that 15 low-grade spirit stones would be enough, but he didn't expect that he would need 3 more.

It wasn't until the Water Dragon Sect disciple placed the small handful of spirit stones in his hand that he realized what was happening and hurriedly asked:

"I need to pay a celestial abode fee. Is that possible?"

The fishpond and the Immortal Abode Fee are both "officially" handled by the Water Dragon Sect. In the past, fishermen preparing to go to the deep waters of Yunyuze would first pay their Immortal Abode Fee for the following month here.

"Can."

The Water Dragon Sect disciple said expressionlessly.

"Room C16".

Ji Yuan gave his address, and the Water Dragon Sect disciple took out a jade slip, glanced at it, and said, "You've been in arrears for two months, a total of six spirit stones."

"Give."

Having given away a third of the spirit stones he had just received and barely had a chance to warm them up, Ji Yuan didn't feel any heartache. On the contrary, he felt relieved to be debt-free.

In this way, at least we won't have to worry about being kicked out of Yunyu Marsh at any time and having no place to live.

After paying the rent, Ji Yuan smiled and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the fishermen watching the commotion nearby.

"Just lucky, just lucky."

After saying that, he slipped into the crowd, dodging left and right a few times, and disappeared.

He didn't look back until he was quite a distance from the fishpond, and only after confirming that no one was following him did he breathe a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the market area is relatively safe, especially during the day.

Touching the spirit stones in his pocket, Ji Yuan glanced at the panel again. If he only wanted to upgrade buildings, with his assets, he could upgrade several.

However, simply upgrading buildings is not enough without other resources.

For example, a fishpond needs enough semi-spirit fish to function properly.

The remaining [Pigsty] can increase muscle mass by 100 jin in seven days and also temper the body, but that requires spirit pigs... which is another expense.

The best course of action right now is to first purchase some semi-spirit fish and make the most of the [fishpond] effect.

Even if it can't evolve into a spirit fish, the 20% increase in growth rate will still make it worthwhile.

As for the building, Ji Yuan plans to upgrade it to a [chicken coop].

I'll buy a few more green and yellow chickens. The spiritual eggs they lay will not only sustain my daily cultivation but also allow me to abstain from grains.

This can also save a considerable amount of money.

They acted immediately. Normally, these spirit stones would have been used to purchase talismans or pills for use in the water, so they could risk their lives in the Yunyu Marsh.

As for now... Ji Yuan said.

You guys handle the dangerous tasks; I'll just stay home, raise fish, and feed chickens.

Before long, Ji Yuan returned to his doorstep in that small, covered boat, carrying five half-spirit fish and three green-yellow chickens that had been tainted with some demonic beast blood.

Old Huang, who was smoking his pipe at his doorstep, stood up in astonishment as Ji Yuan returned laden with his loot and said:

"You little brat, went off to sell your ass?"

You're the one who sells your ass, your whole family sells their asses... Ji Yuan smirked, "Luckily, I encountered a severely injured early-stage spirit fish."

"You really got incredibly lucky."

Old Huang's voice even sounded somewhat envious.

The incident Ji Yuan mentioned has happened before in Zengtou City, but it has occurred less frequently.

Watching Ji Yuan carry fish and chicken into the house, Old Man Huang sneered inwardly... Young, still too young. With a little money, all he thinks about is eating and drinking, instead of saving it to pay next month's celestial residence fee.

Did they really think they could be this lucky every day, finding a badly injured spirit fish every month?

But as he turned to look at the fog-shrouded Yunyuze, Old Man Huang couldn't help but have a bold idea.

Or should I give Yunyuze a try?

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