Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 219 Nobody's a Fool [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"A river of blood?"

Hu Li frowned slightly, but when he spoke, it was in a flattering tone, "Senior is indeed very knowledgeable. I only heard about the Blood River here from some people after I came to this ancient battlefield."

"But in the past few months, we have searched almost the entire ancient battlefield, but we still haven't found the location of this River of Blood."

"Didn't find it?"

Ji Yuan frowned as well.

Before we came, Li Changhe said that the Blood River was hard to find and that we had to find a local. But I never expected it to be so hard to find.

Does that mean we absolutely have to find someone from the Wei family?

However, it's not absolute. With the Heavenly Silkworm Immortal and Jiang Hong around, they should be able to find the location of the Blood River.

"Yes, because we were looking for someone, we searched the entire ancient battlefield. We didn't even see a trace of the Blood River, let alone the Blood River."

As Hu Li spoke, he sat down opposite Ji Yuan, but only dared to put half of his buttocks on the stool.

Seeing his appearance, Ji Yuan suspected that he had studied somewhere.

"What we know now is that only the Wei family can find the Blood River, but they would rather die than tell us. Young Master Jiang's idea is to wait until the Wei family is destroyed, and then we will naturally be able to find the Blood River."

"Too."

Ji Yuan nodded slightly. "It is indeed a method; it's simple, direct, and effective."

Seeing this, Hu Li leaned closer and whispered, "Don't worry, senior. I will inform you as soon as there is any news about the Blood River."

Ji Yuan gave him a deep look.

They're all smart people.

"Thank you for your help."

Ji Yuan reached out and patted him on the shoulder.

Hu Li looked flattered. With each pat from Ji Yuan, his shoulders slumped down a little. After the patting was over, he was already squatting in front of this "Senior Qiu".

"No trouble at all, it's an honor for me to be able to help Senior Qiu."

"Then I'll leave this cave to you, senior. I'll find somewhere else to stay."

Hu Li tried to get up, but Ji Yuan held him down, and with a little force, he found himself completely unable to move...

This old man... how come he's so strong? What kind of demonic cultivator is he?

"You're so careless. Stay here, I'll find somewhere else to stay."

After Ji Yuan finished speaking, he got up from the soft chair and walked towards the door.

Huli seemed to only then realize what was happening, and slapped himself. "Look at my stupid brain! Senior, senior, this is my communication talisman. You can send me a message anytime if you need anything."

As Huli spoke, he used his telekinesis to send out a golden communication talisman.

Ji Yuan turned around, looking at him with a half-smile, "What, have you forgotten you already gave me one?"

"this……"

Hu Li was about to take it back, but Ji Yuan casually took it.

"I destroyed that one, but I'll keep this one safe."

Hu Li was deeply moved upon hearing this, and whether it was true or not, he was almost in tears.

What does this mean?

This means that Senior Qiu has finally accepted him!

Ji Yuan watched his exaggerated acting, then left the cave. After searching around the mountains, he found an empty cave and checked in.

After half an incense stick's time, he had cleaned the cave thoroughly.

Instead of using a formation, they still used talismans as a restriction.

After making some simple arrangements, he took out a soft chair from his storage bag, lay down on it, and began to review the day's events.

The first to be affected were naturally Jiang Hong and Tiancan Zhenren.

They... most likely didn't realize the abnormality of their identities.

The Heavenly Silkworm Immortal was only at the Golden Core stage, so he couldn't see through either the Shape-Changing Talisman or the Breath-Concealing Technique. In addition, there was Hu Li's deception and his own meager acting skills.

Therefore, there is no problem with his/her identity.

As for avenging Xu Fugui and the Iron Hammer Island Master, Ji Yuan can only act according to circumstances. If such a heaven-sent opportunity comes along, he will not let it go.

If not, you'll have to wait until next time.

After all, no matter what happens, Ji Yuan feels that his own life is the most important thing.

As for their purpose here, the explanation that they are using blood and qi to temper their minds is plausible, but if it is to temper their minds, why do they have to kill everyone in this ancient battlefield?

Ji Yuan was skeptical of this, feeling that there must be something else hidden here.

Even Hu Li didn't know that.

Next up is the Wei family. The suspicious thing about the Wei family is the six-tailed fox demon. No one knows where they found their helper. The most likely candidate is that they came from the Yuling Sect in the north.

With the cultivation level of Foundation Establishment, one can control a third-tier demonic beast. With such strength, where in the world can one not go?

Why would someone risk their life here... Ji Yuan couldn't understand it.

Finally, there's Hu Li. It's no wonder he's still alive.

From the very beginning, when dealing with me, I was already watertight, and after realizing that my strength was suspected to be that of a Golden Core cultivator, I changed my tactics without hesitation... But is that really the case?

Ji Yuan initially thought so too, but upon closer examination, he realized that it was not the case at all.

He introduced a Foundation Establishment cultivator to Jiang Hong and the Heavenly Silkworm Immortal, thus earning merit.

Although he seemed to be looking out for me, upon closer reflection, the information he revealed... was exactly what I should have been told.

The conflict between Jiang Hong and the Wei family must be discussed, because it won't be long before he has to go back to guard the formation.

As for Blood River, anyone can easily find out the situation by asking around; it's hardly a secret.

Even his final words of advice were the same... Once Blood River is exposed, does he still need to say it?

Everyone knows that.

These were messages he should have been told, but he changed his tone and posture when he spoke, and his whole attitude completely changed.

It was as if he said it because the relationship between the two was special.

This guy is a smart man.

Moreover, before leaving, he said he would give up his cave dwelling to him. Wasn't that obviously meant to tell Jiang Hong and the Heavenly Silkworm Immortal that his identity was not simple?

He wants to harm himself?

No, with his intelligence, even if he wanted to harm me, he wouldn't do it in such an obvious way... I can't be completely sure, maybe he just wanted to use this stupid method to expose himself to Master Tiancan and the others.

"Looks like I'll have to find an opportunity to kill him this time."

"I've seen Qiu Qianhai twice already, and he's still so clever. Keeping him around is probably a problem; I'll only feel at ease if I kill him."

Ji Yuan made up his mind and showed no mercy.

In the following days, Ji Yuan did not stay in the cave, but visited the other "colleagues" to find out the enemy's situation.

Aside from Ji Yuan, there were nine others, including two in the late Foundation Establishment stage, six in the mid Foundation Establishment stage, two in the early Foundation Establishment stage, and none in the peak Foundation Establishment stage.

Those two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators were the same two people Ji Yuan had seen at the foot of this mountain earlier.

The woman's name was Feng Xiuxiu, and the man with the scarred face was Zhong Daoke.

When I used my righteous identity to contact them before, I found them extremely difficult to approach, and I couldn't even have a normal conversation with them. But now that I'm using my demonic identity to contact them, it's a completely different story.

Ji Yuan discovered that each of these demonic cultivators was a talent.

He speaks very pleasantly.

Moreover, because they were working with a major client, they didn't have as many hidden agendas and didn't need to fight amongst themselves, unlike Qiu Qianhai, who was in the Great Love Sect, where there was constant infighting and immense pressure once they joined.

He hadn't been there long before he started calling them "Brother Qiu" all the time.

Especially after Ji Yuan brought out several jars of spirit wine that had been blessed by the [Wine Cellar] for them to taste, they were all full of praise.

Zhong Dao Ke, who seemed very rude, and in fact... well, he really was rude, even tried to get Ji Yuan to become sworn brothers with Qiu Qian Hai.

Ji Yuan felt that he might not live long, so he gave up.

Over the past few days, Ji Yuan had also subtly inquired about the Blood River from them.

Just as Hu Li had predicted, they searched the entire ancient battlefield but couldn't find any trace of the Blood River. In the end, they still had to destroy the Wei family first.

Five days later.

As a newcomer to the gang, it was time for Ji Yuan to take his turn at the Wei family's place.

It's called a rotation, but it really just means watching over this formation.

Let this formation gradually and persistently annihilate the Wei family.

Ji Yuan was brought by Hu Li, so he naturally followed Hu Li. There were four people in total, including Ji Yuan, who went to the Wei family for their turn to take over.

Feng Xiuxiu, who was in the late Foundation Establishment stage, led the team. The remaining person, who was in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, was named Shi Yuntao, and everyone called him Taozi.

"senior."

During the journey westward, Ji Yuan heard Hu Li's voice transmission in his mind, "The formation that envelops the Wei family is called the Four Symbols Boiling Sea Formation. It is a third-order fire-element formation, brought by True Person Heavenly Silkworm from the west of Shang."

"As for the Wei family, although none of their ancestors produced a Golden Core cultivator, they somehow possess a third-tier protective formation, which is also water-based."

"If they didn't lack a Golden Core cultivator to oversee things, we probably wouldn't have had such an easy time breaking through the Wei family's formation."

As Ji Yuan listened to Hu Li's introduction, a thought suddenly struck him.

A third-tier protective formation, and it's water-based. Could it have been given to Li Changhe's family?

It's quite possible. If they don't offer something good, the Wei family won't be willing to help them wholeheartedly.

"So what's the situation now?"

Ji Yuan asked telepathically.

"Right now, our Four Symbols Boiling Sea Formation is using the fire-burning method to break their water-based formation. Firstly, they don't have as many spirit stones as we do, and secondly, they don't have a Golden Core cultivator in charge, so it's only a matter of time before they are breached."

"Once the formation is broken, even with that six-tailed fox demon by their side, they will not escape death."

Hu Li gave Ji Yuan a detailed introduction.

"That's true."

"It'll be quick. If their formation hadn't happened to be a water-based formation, we probably would have broken through it long ago."

The two chatted idly for over a day before Feng Xiuxiu, who was at the front, finally spoke up:

"arrive."

Ji Yuan looked up and saw another towering stone mountain appear on the horizon ahead.

These two stone mountains are similar to the one Jiang Hong and his group chose earlier, and they are also the only two stone mountains that Ji Yuan has seen in this ancient battlefield.

He said, as if making conversation for the sake of it:

"The Wei family lives so far from our base?"

Hu Li, sitting next to him, seemed to be a perfect straight man, replying with a smile, "It is indeed quite far."

"Then why don't we set up this base near the Wei family's residence? That way, we can monitor them day and night, and if anything happens, we can detect it immediately."

Ji Yuan voiced the question that had been on his mind.

Taozi, on the other hand, laughed and said, "Who knows? Perhaps the young master and his companions are all highly skilled individuals, so naturally they have to live in high places."

"Taozi, be careful what you say."

Feng Xiuxiu, who was at the front, turned around and said something, and Taozi quickly shut up.

But they often gossiped about Jiang Hong behind his back, so it wasn't a big deal.

Ji Yuan and Hu Li burst into laughter upon hearing this.

But in reality... Ji Yuan felt there must be some significance to this, since the only two stone mountains in the ancient battlefield were located one in the east and one in the west.

Instead of settling down anywhere else, Jiang Hong and his group chose that rocky mountain, which was so far away from the Wei family's residence.

Ji Yuan felt it was unlikely that there wouldn't be some intricacies involved.

But he didn't know the specifics.

Amidst the joking, the four of them arrived at the Four Symbols Boiling Sea Formation. However, as soon as they got close, Ji Yuan felt a wave of scalding heat rushing towards him.

It's a bit much to ask a water-based cultivator like him to manage a fire-based formation.

Same rules, same place.

Upon arriving at this point, Feng Xiuxiu gave Ji Yuan a word of advice, then turned to him and said, "Qiu Qianhai, this is your first time. Come with me, and I'll teach you how to do it."

"it is good."

Ji Yuan then activated the skull beneath his feet and followed.

The Four Symbols Boiling Sea Formation is divided into four corners: east, south, west, and north. Hu Li occupied the west, Tao Zi went to the south, and Feng Xiuxiu took Ji Yuan to the north.

"This is the method for entering the formation; remember it."

Feng Xiuxiu first taught Ji Yuan a few simple incantations. After Ji Yuan memorized them, she continued, "Our task is extremely simple. Once you go in, you will find a storage bag inside filled with spirit stones. These are used to maintain the formation and must not be used for cultivation."

"There is a miniature Four Symbols Boiling Sea Formation inside. You just need to put spirit stones in the four corners. Under normal circumstances, as long as the Wei family does not retaliate, the spirit stones will be replaced once a day. If they retaliate, the consumption will increase. You must remember to replace the spirit stones in time and not delay, so as not to delay the young master's important matter."

Feng Xiuxiu spoke earnestly, and Ji Yuan answered earnestly as well.

He nodded vigorously. "Don't worry, Sister Feng, I know what's important."

"Okay, you're a smart person."

After saying that, Feng Xiuxiu didn't forget to give Ji Yuan a big reward, "Perform well, and when our Holy Sect conquers the Six Sects, we will be great heroes. By following you, young master, we will have everything, and who knows, we might even be able to form our core."

"Don't worry, Sister Feng, I swear to repay your kindness, young master!"

Ji Yuan immediately declared, "Yes, I swear to kill Jiang Hong."

"Alright, alright, go ahead."

Feng Xiuxiu was very satisfied with Ji Yuan's performance and left with a smile.

Following the incantation she gave him, Ji Yuan entered the formation, replaced the mid-Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator inside, and then took his place in the formation.

It has to be said that as soon as he entered the formation, he felt as if he had arrived at a fiery mountain. He quickly activated his robe to insulate himself from the intense heat and began to look around.

This was a small space of about six square meters, with a miniature Four Symbols Boiling Sea Array appearing in each of the four corners, and a mid-grade spirit stone placed in each of the rings above.

In addition, there was a storage bag at Ji Yuan's feet.

He scanned it with his divine sense and found more than 100 mid-grade spirit stones inside.

And this is just for maintaining the operation of the formation... In addition, Jiang Hong also distributes so many spirit stones to his subordinates every month.

Upon realizing this, Ji Yuan felt a stirring in his heart.

If we could kill Jiang Hong, we'd make a fortune off the dead.

He's so extravagant; he must have at least tens of thousands of mid-grade spirit stones on him, right?

Even far more.

Damn, it's so great to have a mother who's at the Nascent Soul stage.

The thought flashed through Ji Yuan's mind, but he quickly suppressed it. With a Golden Core cultivator present, he couldn't reveal his killing intent towards Jiang Hong.

The rest is simple: sit here and continue to study the "Sword Canon," then keep an eye on the spirit stones in the four corners, and replace them promptly if they run out.

……

at the same time.

The Wei family was surrounded by a formation.

Inside the main hall atop the mountain, Wei Kun, the head of the Wei family, sat in the lower seat, while the main seat was given to a middle-aged woman dressed in black robes.

The woman had an ordinary face, but a very exquisite figure.

Even wearing a loose black robe, it was difficult to conceal the towering snow-capped peaks on her chest.

"Master, according to our observations and calculations, our protective formation can only hold out for a month at most before it is breached. If that Golden Core cultivator attacks a few more times, it probably won't even last a month. Your... what method you mentioned, is it really effective?"

The woman in black robes raised her right hand, and a palm-sized, six-tailed fox leaped from the ground and landed in her hand.

She reached out and gently stroked the fox's back, whispering, "Does Patriarch Wei have any other ideas?"

"this……"

Wei Kun was at a loss for words.

"Whether we live or die, it all comes down to this one gamble. What does it matter if we live, or what do we fear if we die?"

After listening, Wei Kun bowed deeply to the woman in black robes before him and said, "Yes."

"The entire Wei family is willing to die for their master!"

The woman in black hummed in response and said nothing more.

Wei Kun had no choice but to bow and retreat.

After leaving the main hall, he went down the mountain and finally arrived at a courtyard at the foot of the mountain, where a number of people had already gathered, including several Foundation Establishment elders of the Wei family, as well as his wife and daughters.

As soon as they saw him return, they immediately surrounded him.

"Master, how is it? Does the family have any solutions?"

"Could this truly be the fate of our tomb-guarding clan? To be born guarding tombs, and to die guarding tombs?"

"The main family must be the last remaining branch, right? Does she really intend to stay here and die with us?"

"You mean she has a way to escape and is just leaving us here to die, right?"

"..."

Listening to the discussions around me.

Wei Kun took a deep breath, and after everyone quieted down, he said, "Without the master family of that time, there would be no Wei family as we are today."

"The debt of gratitude owed to our ancestors is now our responsibility to repay."

"Just as the master said, what is there to fear in death?"

"Let's fight!"

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