Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 203 The First Building with 3 Spiritual Effects [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"It's done! It's finally done!"

"All my hard work these past two days has been worth it!"

Ji Yuan looked at the line of text above his head and was overjoyed.

For him, opening the [Spirit Vein] not only meant receiving a daily allowance, but more importantly, it enhanced the surrounding spiritual energy.

Once the [Spirit Vein] is upgraded to level 2, the spiritual energy concentration within a radius of two miles will increase by 100%. Combined with the [Cave Abode] effect, the spiritual energy concentration during the day will increase by 20%, and the spiritual energy concentration at night will increase by 40%.

In addition, Ji Yuan also set up a spirit-gathering array.

With all these effects combined, he dared not even imagine how dense the spiritual energy inside his cave would become.

If that's the case, then what are we waiting for?

Ji Yuan brought up the control panel and took a look.

[Spirit Vein: lv2 (upgradeable)]

[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. (Completed)]

Previously, Ji Yuan had exchanged enough high-grade and low-grade spirit stones on the Island of Myriad Things.

Although "creating a spirit vein" has cost a lot of spirit stones.

But it's still enough.

Ji Yuan swept his right hand across his waist, and the spirit stones instantly transformed into a streak of light that flew out and landed in front of him, arranging themselves in order.

From the first 10 high-grade spirit stones to the 1000 low-grade spirit stones at his feet.

This was the first time Ji Yuan had ever spent so many spirit stones; it added up to more than 1000 mid-grade spirit stones... He would need to refine two Foundation Establishment Pills, and both of them would have to be of the second grade.

"Damn it, that's it! Get promoted!"

With a ruthless heart, Ji Yuan turned the spirit stone in front of him into ashes at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Spirit stones, my precious spirit stones..."

Before Ji Yuan could even feel sad, he immediately saw that many spirit stones had "grown" out of thin air on the stone wall in front of him.

It really is long.

Just like the seeds that have been planted sprouting, many spirit stones pushed through the hard rocks and emerged from the stone wall.

Moreover, level 2 [Spirit Vein] already has building effects.

The entire spiritual vein was enveloped in a blue-white light, and even had a touch of coolness, just like the spiritual vein that Ji Yuan had seen underground in Liancheng Mountain.

"Did I actually create a spiritual vein...?"

Ji Yuan stepped forward, stepped on the powder formed from the spirit stone, and picked a newly grown mid-grade spirit stone from the stone wall.

He circulated his internal energy, and a stream of pure spiritual energy from the spirit stone in his hand was absorbed into his body.

It's no different from other spirit stones... oh no, it's very new, it hasn't been handled by thousands of people, it was just harvested from the [spiritual vein].

Generally speaking, exchanging these mid-grade spirit stones for low-grade spirit stones will usually yield one or two more.

Because it is new, its spiritual energy has not been diminished in the slightest.

After absorbing the spirit stone, Ji Yuan stopped, because the spiritual energy in the [spiritual vein] was already extremely rich, enough to support his daily cultivation needs at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Unless something unexpected happens and you urgently need to replenish your spiritual energy, you won't need spirit stones for cultivation.

After experiencing the architectural effects of the [Spirit Vein], Ji Yuan summoned the panel and looked at the architectural effects of the level 3 [Spirit Vein].

Level 1 can produce low-grade spirit stones.

Level 2 can produce medium-grade spirit stones.

Following this logic, shouldn't level 3 be able to produce high-grade spirit stones?

[Spirit Vein: lv3 (cannot be upgraded)]

[Effect 1: Within a five-mile radius, the concentration of spiritual energy increases by 200%.]

[Effect 2: Produces 100 mid-grade spirit stones and 1000 low-grade spirit stones daily.]

[Effect 3: Produces 1 drop of "Millennium Spirit Milk" per month.]

[Upgrade Requirements: 80 high-grade spirit stones, 1000 mid-grade spirit stones, 10000 low-grade spirit stones, and 10 drops of millennium spirit milk. (Not yet achieved)]

After reading it from top to bottom, the first thought that popped into Ji Yuan's mind was... 3 miraculous effects?!

A level 3 [Spirit Vein] can actually have 3 spiritual effects?

Other buildings, such as the Pigsty and the Cave, already show level 4 building effects, but the third spiritual effect has not yet appeared.

Ji Yuan estimated that at least a level 5 building would be needed to produce 3 spiritual effects.

But now a level 3 [Spirit Vein] can have 3 spiritual effects.

This alone is enough to demonstrate that this building is extraordinary.

There's not much to say about Effect 1 and Effect 2; compared to other building effects, they're just standard upgrades.

The only thing that surprised Ji Yuan was that even with this second-level spiritual effect, it still couldn't produce high-grade spirit stones.

Even if you earn 100 mid-grade spirit stones a day, you won't produce a single high-grade spirit stone.

This alone is enough to illustrate the scarcity of these high-grade spirit stones.

The same applies to spiritual veins.

The spiritual energy contained in this one superior-grade spirit stone is equivalent to that of 100 mid-grade spirit stones.

However, their numbers are much smaller.

This phenomenon has resulted in a slight change in the exchange rate.

For example, when Ji Yuan exchanged items on the Island of Myriad Things, it took 110 mid-grade spirit stones to exchange for 1 high-grade spirit stone.

Because of its scarcity, the price has increased slightly.

But it didn't rise to an outrageous level.

Therefore, unless required in a specific situation, most Foundation Establishment and Core Formation cultivators use mid-grade spirit stones.

Next up is this third effect.

Ji Yuan naturally knew about the Millennium Spirit Milk.

Just one drop can instantly restore all the mana of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, even those at the peak of Foundation Establishment.

It is even of great use to Golden Core cultivators.

Although one drop can't instantly restore your body to full, what about a few more drops?

The effects are excellent, so the price is also extremely high.

Ji Yuan had encountered this once before at an auction, where two drops of Millennium Spirit Milk were auctioned together, and the final transaction price reached 800 mid-grade spirit stones.

All I can say is that the millennium-old spiritual milk is worthless, but my life is worth a fortune.

One drop of Millennium Spirit Milk costs around 400 spirit stones, which is enough to buy a mid-grade spirit weapon.

However, most of the time, a mid-grade spiritual weapon cannot turn the tide of a battle.

However, a single drop of the Millennium Spirit Milk, which can instantly restore mana to full, could very likely turn the tide of battle.

Putting everything else aside, just look at this talisman treasure, and you'll know...

This level 3 [Spirit Vein] can now produce 1 drop every month. The effect is simply amazing!

Even if Ji Yuan were desperately short of spirit stones, he would never sell this thing; he should keep it in reserve for any eventuality.

It's a pity that the current [Spirit Vein] is only level 2. Looking at the spiritual effects of this level 3 building... I'm drooling.

For the next ten days, Ji Yuan didn't go out. He stayed in the spiritual vein and cultivated peacefully, experiencing the effects of the abundant spiritual energy at home.

Moreover, within the spiritual veins of Liancheng Mountain, one must change locations after cultivating for a short period.

This feeling is actually quite uncomfortable, because every time you get into a state of spiritual practice, you have to change places, just like stopping at a certain point.

But what about the spiritual veins in the home?

They can absorb as much as they want, and it doesn't matter if they drain all the spirit stones next to them, because they will grow back anyway, and they are all their own anyway, so no one will investigate.

Ten days later, Ji Yuan looked at the spiritual energy—or rather, spiritual liquid—that had been replenished in his dantian, and smiled with satisfaction.

He swallowed spirit eggs daily to purify the spirit liquid.

This is the first time he has returned to his peak condition.

However, Ji Yuan also knew that as long as he continued to consume the spirit eggs, the spiritual liquid in his dantian would continue to be purified, and he would still have to continue to replenish it.

But none of that matters. If I can consume the spirit egg, I can still absorb spiritual energy.

"call--"

Ji Yuan broke through the barrier and then spent a few days in the nearby [Talisman Room] and [Alchemy Room] to regain his skills.

In the coming period, he also needs to study the pill formulas he obtained from the Joyful Palace, refine some pills suitable for lovemaking, and expand the market in the Water Dragon Sect.

The [Weapon Refining Room] that was originally planned to open could not be located on Misty Island due to the difficulty in igniting the earth fire, so it had to be placed on Worry-Free Island. As a result, the situation had to be postponed.

But even if it's not postponed, we still won't be able to handle it all.

My energy is truly limited, and I can't be in two places at once.

With this thought in mind, Ji Yuan glanced at Tu Yue, who was collecting blood essence... Luckily, she was there, otherwise he wouldn't know what to do.

correct!

Ji Yuan slapped his forehead, remembering something, and quickly took out the third grader from his storage bag.

"Go sleep in the mass grave for a while, thank you for your hard work."

After finishing with the third year of junior high school, Ji Yuan said to Tu Yue, "The spirit stones at the [Beehouse] should be almost gone. Send some over there, and while you're at it, call the Frost Dragon over for me."

After receiving the instructions, Tu Yue left.

Ji Yuan lay down on the spot, and before long, a small dragon crept out of the grass next to him.

The second-tier Frost Dragon naturally possesses the ability to change its size, becoming large or small, rising or hiding. When large, it stirs up clouds and mist; when small, it conceals its form.

The only drawback is that it can only take off briefly. To truly fly through the air and soar above the heavens, it must be promoted to a third-tier demon beast.

After the Frost Dragon arrived, Ji Yuan summoned it and made it bigger, using it as a pillow under his head.

The reason it was called over was because Ji Yuan had just sensed that it had secretly slipped ashore, wanting to go to the [fishpond] for a buffet.

Resting his head on the icy dragon, Ji Yuan raised his right index finger, and two streaks of azure sword light flashed past.

The embryo of the Canglan Sword was transformed into something as soft as silk.

Ji Yuan looked at the two sword blanks spinning around his finger. One was pure blue, while the other had a golden pattern mixed in with the pure blue.

Having firmly established himself in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, Ji Yuan was already able to condense the embryo of the third Canglan Sword.

As for suitable places to condense sword embryos, he also received a detailed introduction from Li Changhe.

The most suitable and closest one is Falling Star River.

The location Li Changhe gave was the mouth of the Falling Star River, where the water transport was extremely large. Not to mention condensing one flying sword, it would be possible to condense two or three in succession.

Ji Yuan was thinking he could go anytime, but Li Changhe suggested that they wait until the last flying sword embryo was formed before going.

The reason... is that the water transport there is too strong.

The last flying sword embryo, formed by the flow of the Falling Star River, can control the other eight flying swords and serve as the main sword.

With the main sword, it becomes much easier for a Golden Core cultivator to open a sword formation.

Therefore, we cannot go to Falling Star River for the time being.

The other places include "Lake of the Underworld" on Bloodbone Island, where it is said that millions of vengeful ghosts float, and the yin energy is extremely heavy, which can condense into a "Sword of the Underworld".

When Ji Yuan heard this, he knew that the Li family was not exactly a righteous sect either.

Ultimately, strength is what matters.

Secondly, there is Tianzhu Peak.

At the summit of Tianzhu Peak, a swirling sea of ​​clouds can be seen on the night of the full moon every month.

The sea of ​​clouds is also water in the sky.

Therefore, a sword embryo of the Azure Wave Sword can be formed here, named "Cloud Palace Sword".

Thirdly, there is Ice and Fire Island.

On Icefire Island, there is a strange pool where the temperature difference between day and night is over a thousand degrees. During the day, the water boils and boils gold and iron, while at midnight, it freezes and seals away the soul.

Choose one of the two.

If the sword embryo is formed during the day, it will be called the "Flame Sword," and it will bring fire magic wherever it goes.

The sword embryo that condenses at night is called the "Frosty Mirage Sword," which can generate countless wisps of frost.

The fourth is the Thunder Pool in the south, located in the Thunderous Lake.

After being struck by lightning for thousands of years, the water of Thunder Pool has long since transformed into "Thunderous Mysterious Liquid," with each drop containing the true essence of thunder.

That place can condense the embryo of the Azure Wave Sword, the "Thunderstrike Sword," and such flying swords have a natural restraining effect on evil cultivators.

Fifthly, within the territory of the Corpse-Driving Mountain, there is an ancient battlefield site, and within the site is a river of blood.

Blood River can condense a sword embryo called "Blood Slaughter Sword", which is unparalleled in killing.

Sixthly, also in the north, within the territory of Yulingmen, there is a lake called "Mirror Lake".

At night, Mirror Lake reflects the trajectory of stars and contains the power of the stars. A "Firefly Sword" can be condensed there, which can extend the starry illusion and evade attacks.

The seventh is in the Medicine King Valley to the west.

Still within the Medicine King Valley sect, Li Changhe said that there was an Immortal Spring within the sect, containing boundless vitality, from which a "Changqing Sword" could be condensed.

The Evergreen Sword can be used to fight enemies and heal wounds.

It's like when you've injured your meridians in battle; once the Evergreen Sword circulates along those meridians, the injury will be completely healed.

In addition, Li Changhe provided two backup options.

First, further north of the Yuling Gate, there is the Kunxu Ruins, where a "Sea Transformation Sword" can be condensed.

Sword energy can transform into a whirlpool in the sea, devouring the opponent's spells.

Secondly, in the Shangshan Mountains to the west, there is a piece of land that is said to have been the illusory sea transformed from the fallen fifth-order mirage demon.

That can condense into a "mirage sword".

The sword energy manifests as three thousand illusory images, yet only one is a real attack, which is extremely powerful.

Li Changhe gave the location, but advised against going, saying that the illusion was too strong and that nine times out of ten people would not be able to get out, as it was too dangerous.

There were nine places in total, all of which were excellent. The sword embryos that were formed all came with various effects. Ji Yuan even regretted forming the first flying sword too early.

The original skin is just the Azure Wave Sword; it doesn't have any special effects.

The second Dragon Qi Sword was much better.

So, for the third sword... Ji Yuan naturally planned to choose the simplest one first, and go to Tianzhu Peak to condense the Yunque Sword.

We'll talk about that later.

If all else fails, we can directly use the Falling Star River to condense the remaining flying sword embryos, since Ji Yuan's natal magic weapon has already been secured.

These nine Canglan swords can at most be considered as part of his natal magic weapon.

Tianzhu Peak is located southeast of the Water Dragon Sect, near the territory of Huanxi Palace.

There is a saying that "when the sky collapses in the southeast, a pillar will support it from behind."

In other words, the southeast side is usually flat, with only Tianzhu Peak towering high. Even if the sky were to collapse, Tianzhu Peak would be there to support it.

The area is relatively peaceful, but it doesn't produce any rare or precious natural treasures, nor does it have any spiritual veins or secret realms.

So usually, it's just a place where some cultivators gather to practice or enjoy the scenery; it's basically a tourist area.

The sect is still busy dealing with the spiritual vein issue, so the rewards probably won't be issued anytime soon. Ji Yuan plans to go and return quickly.

Let's improve our cultivation level first.

Just as he was about to set off, he received a message from Li Changhe.

He said that there was news about the thorough investigation of the spiritual veins within the sect, and he was going to talk to Ji Yuan about it, asking if Ji Yuan was free.

You have to make time for this kind of thing, even if you don't have time.

So Ji Yuan hurriedly returned to Wuyou Island and then invited Li Changhe over.

"I never expected this."

As soon as Li Changhe sat down, he began to marvel.

"How so?"

Ji Yuan poured him some tea and asked curiously.

Li Changhe seemed genuinely thirsty, as he picked up the glass and drank it all in one gulp. "I just came from Shuilong Island and came straight here."

"Brother Ji, you don't know, but the spiritual veins within the sect have been problematic for a long time. The one you discovered in Liancheng Mountain is already too late."

"What?!"

Ji Yuan was surprised. "There were problems all along?"

From this perspective, the inspection inside the gate was far too lax. But on second thought, it makes sense, since who could have imagined that something would go wrong with the spiritual vein?

"Yes, the serious ones are those two top-grade spiritual veins. They've been eroded over a considerable distance. My good-for-nothing father said that the losses to the sect... are probably around that amount."

Li Changhe raised his right hand and held up his right index finger.

"10 million?"

Ji Yuan's tentative guess.

"One million, and that's only for mid-grade spirit stones."

"What?! So many?!"

Ji Yuan was genuinely shocked by the number, because a medium-sized spiritual vein only produces 500 million mid-grade spirit stones a year.

The Water Dragon Sect only has three medium-sized spiritual veins in total, including the one in Liancheng Mountain that needs to be shared among the three families.

Therefore, we are currently losing one-fifth of the annual output of a medium-sized spiritual vein.

For the vast Water Dragon Sect, this was not a major blow, but it was still like losing a valuable piece of flesh.

"Yes, and your second senior brother also made a great contribution in this matter."

"Senior Brother Yun?"

"Yes, he was guarding the large spiritual vein of Qiyun Mountain this time. After the incident, a junior brother in the late Foundation Establishment stage was devouring the spiritual vein. He intended to commit suicide on the spot, but your second senior brother stopped him with an array. Now he has been rescued and taken back to the sect by the Golden Core stage True Person Suxin, who is being interrogated."

"This is a rare live capture for our Water Dragon Sect. We are determined to exterminate those thieves from our Water Dragon Sect."

Ji Yuan listened silently until the end, then asked, "Brother Li, who exactly are those people behind this? Could they be demonic cultivators again?"

"Not a demonic cultivator."

Li Changhe's voice gradually calmed down, "I'm telling you this is nothing, but you must not spread it around."

"Don't worry, Brother Li, I'm very tight-lipped."

As Ji Yuan spoke, he casually tossed out several talismans, which enveloped the room, silencing all other sounds.

"Do you know... the Commercial Court?"

"The Shang Court? Isn't that the powerful force that unified our entire Canglu Continent back then? It's said that the Nine Nether Cave Heaven is the site of the Shang Court."

Ji Yuan was naturally aware of this.

Ask for the moon

(End of this chapter)