Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 200 Don't Be Greedy [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

When Ji Yuan saw this line of text, he didn't actually gasp, but his heart did instinctively skip a beat.

After a long wait.

The [spiritual vein] that had been tried to activate but failed was suddenly activated so smoothly?

Although the process was arduous and tortuous, it finally succeeded.

"call--"

Ji Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and then brought up the control panel.

[Spirit Vein: lv1 (upgradeable)]

[Effect 1: Within a radius of one mile, the concentration of spiritual energy increases by 50%.]

[Effect 2: Produces 10 low-grade spirit stones daily.]

[Upgrade Requirements: 10 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. (Completed)]

Ji Yuan glanced at the panel.

My joy was even greater.

Not only are the upgrade requirements simple, but a level 1 spiritual vein already has two spiritual effects.

That's all, what more could you want?

To be on the safe side, Ji Yuan didn't hesitate and immediately chose to upgrade.

What if the level 1 [Spirit Vein] isn't developed by now, and the effect here disappears, making it impossible to upgrade?

As 10 mid-grade spirit stones turned to ashes in Ji Yuan's hands, 10 low-grade spirit stones grew from the stone wall in front of him.

It really did grow at a rate visible to the naked eye.

This is what I've gained today.

With 10 low-grade spirit stones a day, it only takes 100 days to replenish the cost of upgrading the [Spirit Vein].

After 100 days, all profits will be positive.

Although it seems like a long time, compared to the long road of cultivation, this amount of time is nothing.

Sometimes, a single retreat can last for several years.

Ji Yuan summoned the Frost Flowing Flying Sword and took out all 10 low-grade spirit stones from the stone wall, storing them in his storage bag.

This was produced by my own [Spirit Vein] building, so there are no array formations or restrictions.

If that's the case, then what about this spiritual vein in front of us?

Ji Yuan's heart skipped a beat. He probed in with his divine sense and found that the spirit stones on the surface had not been taken away, and the spirit stones inside... had not been dug away either!

Xuanweizi manipulated this place, but only devoured a portion of the spiritual vein, yet he didn't seem to want to take away the spirit stones inside. Why is that?

Don't you want these free spirit stones?!

Ji Yuan couldn't figure it out, so he didn't rush to collect the spirit stones inside. He first looked at the panel.

[Spirit Vein: lv2 (cannot be upgraded)]

[Effect 1: Within a radius of two miles, the concentration of spiritual energy increases by 100%.]

[Effect 2: Produces 10 mid-grade spirit stones and 100 low-grade spirit stones daily.]

[Upgrade Requirements: 10 high-grade spirit stones, 100 mid-grade spirit stones, 1000 low-grade spirit stones. (Not met)]

This……

This [spiritual vein] really is related to spirit stones. It doesn't want anything else, it just keeps wanting spirit stones.

The output is also nothing but spirit stones.

Ji Yuan clicked his tongue a few times, sighing inwardly.

Compared to the first level of spiritual effect, the spiritual energy enhancement effect of the [Cave Abode] is somewhat lacking.

The good news is that the effects of these two factors can be combined, resulting in a 1+1>2 effect.

The effect of "Spiritual Effect 2" depends on the conditions for stacking upgrades.

Ji Yuan's only missing item right now is 10 high-grade spirit stones. He currently only has 6, but he needs to exchange for 4 more, which is more than 400 mid-grade spirit stones.

It wasn't difficult for him.

By the way, since the panel is cracked separately, you'll need to exchange it for 1000 low-grade spirit stones, which is even simpler.

It would be great if it could be upgraded.

Ji Yuan put away the panel, preparing to wait a few days until the mining was finished, then go to a nearby city to exchange for the items. He would upgrade the [Spirit Vein] first, so he could receive his daily allowance.

After thinking it through, Ji Yuan's gaze fell on the section of spiritual vein that had been cut off in front of him.

How should this matter be handled?

This is a problem.

To deal with it, we'd have to deal with this part of the spiritual vein in front of us, as well as the two corpses in the storage bag.

As for Zhiyun's body, Ji Yuan examined it carefully on his way back.

They found the place where Zhiyun died, but her body was gone, presumably destroyed by Danxia and the other two.

There are actually only two options when it comes to dealing with it.

One option is to handle it yourself.

Second, it will be handled by the government.

If I handle it myself, the matter of the spiritual vein will have to be kept hidden. As for the deaths of Xuanweizi and Danxia... I can say that I stumbled upon their killing of Zhiyun, and that they tried to silence me, but I successfully turned the tables and killed them instead.

The advantage of this choice is that it allows us to conceal this part of the spiritual vein, as well as this unknown black thread.

The downside is that you'll have to face scrutiny from the sect, or even all three sects combined.

And the ball of black thread in his hand... Ji Yuan found it very strange.

Before Danxia died, she said that this black thread ball was given to Xuanweizi by a senior. It seems that there must be someone else behind Xuanweizi, or even a huge organization.

First and foremost, we can be certain that this ball of black thread is definitely something good.

If they find out about Xuanweizi's death, they will most likely send people to investigate... which will be another problem.

But what if the government handles it?

Naturally, everything should be handed over to the sect, and all matters should be disclosed, including the black thread ball. Then, one can simply extricate oneself from the situation.

The advantage is that you will be safe in the future; even if something happens, it won't be traced back to you.

Moreover, even if the investigation finds out about him, the black thread has already been handed over.

The probability of the other party attacking you again is much smaller.

The downside of this choice is the loss of this small portion of the spiritual vein.

But Ji Yuan changed his mind.

Does this really count as a loss?

"I'll just take all the spirit stones from inside and hand over an empty shell. Anyway, all the accounts can be settled on Xuanweizi and the other two."

"When the higher-ups come to investigate, they'll ask, 'Where are the spirit stones?' They've all taken them, so why aren't they in their storage bags? They must have absorbed them."

Anyway, the living and the dead can't reconcile accounts, and even if they could... they've already become ghosts, living happily ever after within their own Thousand Soul Banner.

Therefore, the downside of this choice is that this small portion of the spiritual vein will be lost in the future.

To be honest, Ji Yuan doesn't lack spirit stones, especially since the [Spirit Vein] building has already been activated, so he has even less to worry about.

Having considered this, Ji Yuan had already made up his mind.

Report it to higher authorities and confiscate it.

However, there are nuances to reporting this information; first and foremost, you must ensure that you are in an invincible position.

Ji Yuan also had his own thoughts on this.

If someone were to secretly steal spiritual veins, such a thing would cause a stir even among the six major immortal sects of Shangdong.

One of the foundations upon which the immortal sects maintain their rule is the spiritual veins.

Without resources like spiritual veins and spirit stones, who would be willing to join a cultivation sect?

Therefore, Xuanweizi's actions were tantamount to digging up the roots of the six major immortal sects.

"It's a pity Master has to escort Senior Sister to her breakthrough; otherwise, with her here, I definitely wouldn't have to panic at all."

"Now, the only option is to have our sect leader come, but... according to my second senior brother Yun Qianzai, he's not very strong. To be on the safe side, I should have him call Elder Li Gang over as well. Elder Li can definitely protect me."

"If our Water Dragon Sect has two Golden Core elders here, and problems still arise, then it can only be said that fate has decreed our demise."

After figuring out the whole story and the subsequent response strategy.

Ji Yuan then took action.

He first used his divine sense to invade this section of spiritual vein and made a rough estimate.

"This section of the spiritual vein, though small, still contains over 400 mid-grade spirit stones and over 1500 low-grade spirit stones. Damn, this spiritual vein is amazing! I definitely need to have my own spiritual vein someday, and then I'll add the [Spiritual Vein] building effect to that section!"

Ji Yuan's obsession with the spiritual veins deepened.

He looked at the section of spiritual vein; taking it all was definitely not an option, he had to leave some behind.

Then let's keep... 11 mid-grade spirit stones and 154 low-grade spirit stones.

Having both whole and odd amounts makes it easier to gain people's trust.

After digging out the spirit stones, Ji Yuan stopped using his flying sword and instead activated the black thread ball, using the thread ends to tie the spirit stones out.

After working so hard for half a day, Ji Yuan was finally satisfied with the newly unearthed spirit stones in his storage bag.

"Oh, and don't waste the spirit stones in Xuanweizi and Danxia's storage bags either."

"Once Master Xuan Shui and the others arrive, these two storage bags will definitely have to be handed over. Why not take them now?"

So Ji Yuan took the spirit stones from their storage bags, but not all of them, leaving a small portion as a cover.

Other magical artifacts, and that talisman treasure in Xuanweizi's storage bag... Ji Yuan really wants that thing!

However, he thought that once True Person Xuanshui arrived, there would definitely be Golden Core True Persons from Medicine King Valley as well, and who knows, Xuanweizi's master might also come...

Taking it would easily cause trouble, so Ji Yuan thought it over and decided against it.

Instead of taking Xuanweizi's talisman, why not ask Xuanshui Zhenren for it when we get back? After making such a great contribution, it's not unreasonable to ask for a talisman, is it?

After making sure everything was in order and checking it over and over again to make sure nothing was missing, Ji Yuan finally stepped out of the mine.

After a while.

With a calm expression, he returned to Liu Yuan's side.

The carefree and elegant Liu Xianren looked Ji Yuan up and down, then asked with a smile, "Brother Ji, why are you back so soon? There's still a day left before it ends!"

"That's because I miss Brother Liu."

Ji Yuan rubbed his hands together with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Dan Chengzi, the Medicine King Valley cultivator on duty opposite, raised his head in astonishment, then silently walked into the mine.

If Xuanweizi hadn't been absent, he probably would have taken the opportunity to escape.

As soon as he left, Ji Yuan's smile vanished.

Seeing this, Liu Yuan knew that Ji Yuan had something to say.

"Brother Liu, can you contact Senior Sister Rou?" Ji Yuan asked telepathically.

"Yes, what should I say to her?"

"Have her contact the sect leader as quickly as possible, and then have the sect leader bring Uncle Li Gang over. Tell him that something big has happened at the spiritual vein... at least two uncles need to come."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan's expression immediately changed.

Ji Yuan continued to instruct, "Tell her to be careful and not let Madam Meiru and Guizhen find out yet. Also, tell her not to come looking for us until we finish this mining trip and are about to leave."

"Don't ask questions yet, hurry!"

"good!"

Liu Yuan didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he used his divine sense to enter the storage bag and sent a message to Rouyi.

A moment later, Liu Yuan gave his reply.

"Senior Sister has already sent a message to the Sect Leader Uncle. No one has disturbed Madam Meiru and Guizhen. Brother Ji, what exactly happened? Could you tell me about it first?"

They even had to call in two Golden Core cultivators to back them up. With such a major event happening right before his eyes, Liu Yuan was genuinely curious.

"It's certainly fine to tell Brother Liu, but please be prepared and don't reveal any flaws, so as not to alarm Dan Chengzi."

Ji Yuan didn't know if Dan Chengzi was Xuan Weizi's accomplice, nor did he know if Gui Zhen and Lady Meiru were accomplices, so he couldn't afford to be careless until the Golden Core True Person arrived.

"Brother Ji, please rest assured."

After receiving Liu Yuan's reply, Ji Yuan then transmitted his voice, saying, "Zhiyun is dead."

"What?!"

Liu Yuan was somewhat surprised to hear this. "Another one died?"

"Xuanweizi and Danxia are also dead," Ji Yuan said calmly.

"ha?"

Liu Yuan was so frightened he almost stood up.

There were only six of us going down into the mine together, and now they're saying three are dead—half of us are dead! What's the point of playing like this?!

What a load of crap!

Ji Yuan remained calm, and Liu Yuan quickly realized what was happening and composed himself.

But then he lowered his voice even more when transmitting his thoughts, "Brother Ji...did you kill him?"

"I killed two of them. Xuanweizi and Danxia killed Zhiyun."

Ji Yuan spoke the truth without any concealment.

Liu Yuan leaned back against the stone wall. "To drive Brother Ji to the point of murder, this matter is probably not that simple, is it?"

Among the people Liu Yuan knew, Ji Yuan was undoubtedly the most cautious.

Now that he's been driven to the point of murder, and even killed two people in this spiritual vein, Liu Yuan thinks... it makes sense to call in two Golden Core cultivators to keep order.

"They have methods to gradually devour the spiritual veins, and can directly steal the spirit stones inside them."

Ji Yuan spoke in a calm tone, yet said the most extraordinary things.

So much so that Liu Yuan was stunned into silence.

If Ji Yuan hadn't directly informed him through telepathy, and the voice had only been in his mind, he would have thought he had misheard.

They devoured the spiritual veins and stole the spiritual stones.

Is this something a human being could do?

Not to mention them, even Liu Yuan, who was well-versed in history, recalled for a long time and had never heard of such a thing.

It took Liu Yuan a while to calm down and accept the fact.

He didn't even ask Ji Yuan if it was true or not; since they were going to invite the sect leader over, it must be true.

"If this gets out, the Six Immortal Sects of Shangdong will probably have to thoroughly investigate their own spiritual veins."

"Most likely, and since this involves three families, our sect leader must come first to seize the initiative."

"Indeed, Brother Ji's considerations are very thorough."

"..."

After these words, both of them fell silent and did not speak again.

Ji Yuan is considering whether the plan is comprehensive.

Liu Yuan was wondering what kind of method would be needed to steal spirit stones from this spiritual vein.

A day passed in the blink of an eye.

When it was time to return, Dan Chengzi waited and waited, but Xuan Weizi didn't come back. He couldn't very well go looking for him, so he kept sending messages using a communication talisman, but there was still no response. Finally, he had no choice but to ask Ji Yuan:

"Brother Wuyou, did you see my Senior Brother Xuanwei while you were patrolling deep within this spiritual vein?"

Of course, one cannot say "spiritual practice" when going out for spiritual practice, as that would be taboo. Saying "patrol" is much better.

"I saw him. Of course I saw him. He's lying peacefully in my storage bag right now..." Ji Yuan neither nodded nor shook his head, but simply said:

"Never mind that, let's get them out of here first."

Dan Chengzi noticed that not only Xuan Weizi hadn't returned, but even the two disciples from Huanxi Palace hadn't come back.

Seeing the reaction of the Island Lord of Worry-Free Island, Dan Chengzi knew that something terrible had happened.

But now that things had come to this, he had no choice but to agree.

"it is good."

More than an hour later, Ji Yuan and his two companions drove the miners out of the spiritual vein, much like herding cattle.

Outside, Rouyi was already waiting.

Not only was she there, but the flamboyant Lady Meiru from Huanxi Palace and the white-robed Guizhen from Medicine King Valley also came here.

As soon as Ji Yuan came out, Rou Yi's voice rang in his mind, "They followed me as soon as I went out. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to fight properly if I went in, so I didn't go in and waited for you outside."

"Junior Brother Ji, what exactly happened that required the arrival of both of our senior uncles?"

Ji Yuan replied telepathically, "Senior Sister will find out soon."

He wasn't in a hurry to speak, because Guizhen and Madam Meiru had already noticed the anomaly.

Gui Zhen stepped forward and approached Dan Chengzi, asking anxiously, "Where is Xuan Weizi? Why did you come up alone?"

Madam Meiru, standing to the side, spoke up even more directly, "And what happened to our two disciples from Huanxi Palace? They're all gone?!"

Upon seeing this, Rouyi first sent a message to the Lord of Yunmiao Island and the Lord of Zhuying Island to come over, while she protected Ji Yuan and Liu Yuan behind her.

Ji Yuan transmitted a few words to Rou Yi.

Rouyi then stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "This matter is of great importance. You two should quickly invite the Golden Core elders from within the sect to come over."

"Fellow Daoist Rou, what is the meaning of this? Why bother the elders? Could it be that all those who disappeared were killed by you?"

Guizhen rebuked him.

Rouyi glanced at him indifferently, "I have already sent a message to the sect leader."

"As I said before, this is a matter of great importance, beyond your ability to handle. That's all I have to say. Take care of yourselves."

After Rouyi finished speaking, she waved her hand and summoned a flying boat, taking Ji Yuan and the other person away.

Gui Zhen wanted to stop her, but seeing that Madam Meiru didn't seem inclined to make a move, he had no choice but to stop.

"What did Madam say?"

Gui Zhen looked at the beautiful woman before him and asked in a deep voice.

Madam Mei ignored him and instead looked at Dan Chengzi, "Tell me, what exactly happened underground?"

Gui Zhen also looked at his junior brother and urged, "Speak quickly."

"I...I don't know either."

Dan Chengzi spread his hands.

"Then tell me everything you know, truthfully."

"Well, after going down into the mine this time, I was on duty as usual, while Senior Brother Xuanweizi and Fellow Daoist Danxia... went on patrol."

Gui Zhen waved his hand impatiently, "If you're looking for fun, then go for fun. What's with the patrol? And then what?"

"Then, not long after, Fellow Daoist Zhiyun also went, and once she left... she never returned."

"Oh right, we're going on patrol together, along with Fellow Daoist Wuyou from the Water Dragon Sect."

"The Lord of Worry-Free Island?"

Madam Meiru grasped the key point.

Gui Zhen narrowed his eyes. "In my opinion, it was most likely the Lord of Wuyou Island who killed them. What do you think, Madam?"

"I say, let's notify the sect first, otherwise we'll be completely at a disadvantage once the Golden Core cultivator from the Water Dragon Sect arrives."

After speaking, Madam Mei turned and gracefully departed.

Gui Zhen, realizing something, exclaimed, "Damn it, when Rouyi made that excuse to leave yesterday, she must have gone to deliver a message. Damn it, that woman lied to us!"

With this thought in mind, he quickly left the place.

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