Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 300 "My Nascent Soul Father and My Nascent Soul Mother" [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"Twenty miles north of here, there is a cave that blends into the mountain's shape. Fellow Daoist Wang Luo set up an array there earlier. We can go there to rest for a while and recover our strength."

Captain Chang Kun's voice rang in Ji Yuan's mind.

Then the team, which was close to the ground, turned sharply north and disappeared into the ravine.

They had been out for almost ten days, and Ji Yuan was still mixed in with the group, scouting the surrounding area. During this time, they encountered two groups of demonic cultivators. One group only had three Foundation Establishment cultivators, the highest of whom was only at the late Foundation Establishment stage. Their group easily defeated them.

The other group consisted of more than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators. Ji Yuan and his group watched for a while before having no choice but to keep their distance.

Firstly, the opponent is too strong. Once a fight breaks out, they may get stuck in the mud and unable to escape, which would attract more demonic cultivators.

Secondly, it's because they weren't the target of the demon hunter team's mission.

While they were still at the alchemy workshop, Ji Yuan had already heard Chang Kun and the others explain the objective of this operation.

There used to be a town nearby called Baisui Town, which was inhabited by many cultivators. However, the demonic path invaded and occupied the area.

The group of demonic cultivators was neither strong nor weak. They were led by a pseudo-core cultivator and included eight Foundation Establishment cultivators, whose cultivation levels ranged from the early to the peak of Foundation Establishment. They were the kind of people that the demon-hunting team could target.

Changkun and his group did indeed keep an eye on them, but somehow their trail was discovered by that group of demonic cultivators.

So the demonic cultivator at the pseudo-core stage secretly followed him, and during his next move, he ambushed and killed Wang Luo.

Left with no other choice, Changkun and the others had to retreat back to the alchemy workshop first.

Therefore, their main purpose in going out this time was to seek revenge against the demonic cultivators in Baishui Town.

"This formation... can only be entrusted to Junior Brother Wuyou."

Chang Kun and the others couldn't learn how to form formations.

Previously at the alchemy workshop, Ji Yuan also revealed that he knew a little bit about formations.

"It's alright."

Ji Yuan's figure swept over from a distance. Holding the array plate, he easily took over the simple concealment array in a few moments. After a while, the group of people rested in the cave.

This little thing is not even enough for Ji Yuan to warm up, let alone rest.

He was indeed a body cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

But since they'd all settled down and Ji Yuan had rediscovered the feeling of wandering the martial world, there was no point in him staying in the group any longer.

He found Changkun meditating.

When the latter saw him coming, he opened his eyes and called out.

"Yes, senior brother, I'm going to go out and act on my own now."

Ji Yuan had mentioned this matter back when they were still at the alchemy workshop, so now he was just speaking up directly.

The reason is simple: he is used to fighting alone and is skilled in stealth, so he can play a greater role if he goes out alone.

Of course, these are all just the official explanations.

After all, Changkun wasn't stupid. He could tell from Ji Yuan's words that he had his own secrets and it was inconvenient for him to act with the others.

Since the Old Man of Ice and Fire had given him prior instructions, he didn't make things difficult for him, only saying with a hint of surprise, "So fast?"

"Um."

Ji Yuan nodded. "Now this location isn't far from Baishui Town. I'll go scout ahead first. If anything happens, we can contact each other using a communication talisman. If you're about to take action, remember to send me a message first. If I don't reply... I suggest you don't rush into action."

"Okay...don't worry."

In terms of stability, Changkun is indeed someone you can trust.

The others also knew that Ji Yuan was going to act alone, so they all urged him to be careful.

Ji Yuan didn't say much, but waited until they were outside the door before transmitting his voice to Liu Yuan, saying, "If I hadn't sent you a message, even if I had taken action, I would have kept something in reserve."

"it is good."

Liu Yuan trusted Ji Yuan and didn't ask why.

According to the feng shui map given by Chang Kun, Bai Sui Town is located due east of this place. Therefore, after Ji Yuan left this place, he changed direction slightly and went to the northeast.

He initially piloted the Sky-Splitting Flying Boat, and after traveling for about an hour, he finally spotted a lake deep in the mountains.

He piloted the flying boat into it and stayed inside for about four or five breaths. When he came out again, the flying boat beneath his feet had transformed into the skull-shaped flying boat that Yin Tongzi had originally used.

The blue robe he was wearing was gone, and he had put on the demonic robe that Liu Tian had given him when they were in the demon cave.

Its color is grayish-black, covered with blood-red patterns, and with a little activation, it is protected by black mist.

In addition, the Seven Fiends Baby Crying Bell hovering around Ji Yuan caused infants to wail and thick smoke to billow wherever he went, making him even more demonic than a demonic cultivator.

If we had to proceed with extreme caution during the previous actions, then proceeding again now...

careful?

Since the demonic forces from the west haven't managed to break in, I, from the east of the west, need to be careful.

Now that Shangxi's demonic forces have invaded, do I have to be careful?

Then Shang west's demonic path was all for nothing!

The ones who should be wary now are that bunch of useless righteous people!

Ji Yuan... oh no, "Qiu Qianhai" adjusted his mindset, and thus became even more unrestrained in his actions. Wherever he went, if he encountered other demonic cultivators, he would glare at them fiercely.

Until he encountered another demonic cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage.

Ji Yuan's cultivation level was still outwardly at the late Foundation Establishment stage, while the other party was at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Moreover, he watched from afar for quite a while before daring to approach and speak.

"May I ask if you are a native cultivator of Shangdong?"

Ji Yuan stared at the effeminate man in the blue robe before him and asked, "How did you know?"

Although he appeared fierce, Ji Yuan was actually prepared to take action, and he also saw a trace of an old friend in this person.

Huli.

That cunning demonic cultivator is slippery; he runs faster than anyone else when danger strikes.

He was also effeminate, but his appearance was better than that of the demonic cultivator in front of him.

...Given his scoundrelly nature, he managed to survive in an environment like Shangdong before, let alone now. I just don't know if I'll have the chance to meet him again next time.

"Because our fellow Daoists from Shangxi can't walk with such domineering strides."

The demonic cultivator in green robes cupped his hands and smiled.

Are you making fun of me?

Ji Yuan reached out with his right hand and a huge bone claw appeared out of thin air, as if to grab the demonic cultivator and crush him in his palm.

But it was all just for show. If it really came down to a fight, Ji Yuan would have already used his physical cultivation techniques to smash his opponent into dust with a single punch.

The demonic cultivator in green robes quickly transformed into a wisp of black smoke and fled, reappearing in the distance. He hurriedly begged for mercy, saying, "I had no such intention. Please forgive me, fellow Daoist."

"Then what do you mean!"

Holding the Bone-Melting Claw, Ji Yuan grinned maliciously at him, "Do you perhaps look down on me, Qiu Qianhai?!"

"No, no, we just came from Shangxi and don't know what the situation is like in Shangdong. So we'd like to find a local Daoist from Shangdong to guide us."

"Oh."

Ji Yuan sneered, "You've been here for so long, how could you not even have someone to guide you? They're just trying to recruit me since I'm all alone."

"Speak! Who are you? Tell me your name right now!"

The smile on the green-robed demonic cultivator's face froze. He hadn't expected that Qiu Qianhai, who seemed reckless, was actually quite meticulous. Therefore, he became more serious and replied:

"Since you understand my thoughts and are willing to pay attention, I suppose you also have this idea."

"To be honest, we are under the command of the White Bone Sect of the Three Sacred Sects of Shangxi. We are currently stationed in the nearby Hundred-Year-Old Town. If you are interested, you can come with me to take a look."

"By the way, my name is Camel."

...A llama? A horse that fell from its horse?

Fellow Daoist, your name is not auspicious.

"The White Bone Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan's heart stirred, and naturally, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

The White Bone Sect, one of the three demonic sects of Shangxi, holds an even higher position in Shangxi than the Six Immortals Sect in Shangdong.

Of course, there are far more than just the three Demonic Sects in Shangxi, but these three are the largest demonic forces. It is somewhat fortunate that they were able to encounter cultivators from the White Bone Sect.

However, this also explains why Wang Luo, a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator from Corpse Driving Mountain, was still assassinated in one strike.

Because this opponent also came from a respectable background.

"Exactly."

The lama leaned back slightly, revealing its chin.

The White Bone Sect is a holy land in the eyes of the demonic cultivators in Shangxi, but it is not in the eyes of the demonic path in Shangdong.

No, no, no, that's a sacred place.

So as long as these three words are uttered, there's no worry that Shang Dong's demonic path won't be tempted, just like... right now.

"In that case, I'll go with you and take a look."

In fact, Ji Yuan was already tempted when the camel uttered the words "Hundred-Year-Old Town," since the closest gathering place for demonic cultivators was Hundred-Year-Old Town.

So it's not surprising that this guy is here.

"Fellow Daoist Qiu, please follow me."

After saying this, the camel took the lead and flew forward, and Ji Yuan hurriedly followed.

Several hours later, in Ji Yuan's field of vision, a small riverside town filled with demonic energy appeared. All the fish and shrimp in the river had died, and the river water had turned black.

It's unclear what these demonic cultivators did, but the surrounding trees are showing signs of withering.

"This is the true spirit of my demonic path."

Ji Yuan praised him insincerely.

"Hey, Fellow Daoist Qiu, you haven't met us in the old days, have you? Those hypocrites from the righteous path, they use all sorts of demonic methods in private, yet they call us the demonic path."

Luo Ma sneered, "Fellow Daoist Qiu, you may not know this, but some time ago we killed a Foundation Establishment cultivator from Medicine King Valley. Do you know what we found in his storage bag?"

"What?"

Ji Yuan asked curiously.

"Human hearts are taken from living people, and also from the corpses of those who were tortured and murdered. Their Medicine King Valley claims to be the righteous path, yet they use living people to refine pills. Is this the righteous path?"

The llama became increasingly sarcastic.

This inevitably reminded Ji Yuan of his previous experience of buying corpses near the Water Dragon Sect. Corpses, also known as immortal materials, were said by Hu Li to be the core cultivators of the Water Dragon Sect behind the business. He wondered who they were.

"We've arrived. Fellow Daoist Qiu, please follow me."

Ji Yuan had already done this kind of thing countless times before, such as the Great Love Sect at the beginning, meeting Jiang Hong at the ancient battlefield ruins, and going to the Demon Cave a year ago.

It's almost always the same.

In short, when navigating the world, having multiple identities is never a burden.

The same is true nowadays.

Following behind the camel, Ji Yuan naturally came across the demonic cultivator at the pseudo-core realm, named "Konghun Sanren." It was unclear what kind of demonic art he had cultivated, but he looked as if his yang energy had been drained, his face was strangely pale, and he even walked somewhat woodenly.

However, his aura as a pseudo-core cultivator was anything but dull.

Konghun Sanren was naturally very welcoming of Ji Yuan, a late-stage Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator, for joining him. He quickly summoned the other Foundation Establishment demonic cultivators and held a welcome banquet together.

If Ji Yuan wasn't quite used to such occasions when he was at the Da Ai Sect, then...

Then you'll be somewhat familiar with ancient battlefield ruins.

As for now... it can only be described in four words: like a fish in water.

It even felt like returning home.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, the Empty Soul Hermit called Ji Yuan aside. He first poured Ji Yuan a cup of wine laced with an unknown blood, then asked with a smile:

"Where did Brother Qiu hang out before?"

...So, someone's come to find out their background?

Since the righteous path was initially in the lead, we must be wary of spies from the demonic path.

Now that the demonic path has the upper hand, we must be wary of spies from the righteous path.

Fortunately, Qiu Qianhai, this demonic cultivator, has a very upright background.

Ji Yuan held the wine but didn't drink it. He just smiled and said, "I used to be in the Huanxi Palace, at Guixuntang. I don't know if Brother Konghun has heard of it. I joined the Da'ai Sect back then, but not long after, that small force was destroyed, and then I continued to go into exile."

"Things got a bit easier a few years ago, so I joined another branch. And look, I still have all my gear."

Ji Yuan patted his robe.

"Hey, don't worry, life will only get better for us demonic cultivators from now on."

Listening to Ji Yuan's account, Kong Hun Sanren felt somewhat relieved.

At least he knew the name Gui Xuntang, and with Qiu Qianhai's behavior in front of him... just his act of calling each other brothers at the banquet just now, he was even more demonic than a demonic cultivator.

"Definitely."

Ji Yuan said it as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"Alright, Brother Qiu, do your best and make a good impression. Then we'll take you to see our young master." Konghun Sanren patted Ji Yuan on the shoulder and left with a big laugh.

"Young Master?"

Soon, Ji Yuan learned about the young master from Luo Ma. He not only found out about the young master of the White Bone Sect, but also about the young masters of Blood Luo Mountain and Demon Flame Palace.

After all, some things are secrets to Ji Yuan, a cultivator from the Eastern Shang region, but common knowledge to these cultivators from the Western Shang region.

For example, the young master of Xueluo Mountain is actually an old friend of Ji Yuan.

Jiang Hong.

"Jiang Hong?"

"Yes, Fellow Daoist Qiu, have you heard of this Young Master Jiang? He is now undoubtedly the number one young master of Shangxi."

"I click my tongue in amazement," the camel remarked.

Ji Yuan thought for a moment before carefully saying, "A few months ago, I met a fellow Daoist from Shangxi. He said that Young Master Jiang's strength didn't seem to be that great before."

Indeed, he's not very good. He couldn't even beat his former self. And yet he's the number one young master of Shangxi. That title is a bit too much.

"This Jiang Hong, tsk, his identity is indeed worth mentioning."

"I think back," camel said.

"Oh? Brother Camel, please elaborate."

Ji Yuan was genuinely interested and even poured the man a glass of wine.

Camel found a chair and sat down. Instead of speaking directly, he transmitted his voice and said:

"Actually, whether it's Young Master Ye of our White Bone Sect or Young Master Ji of the Demon Flame Palace, they both only have a Nascent Soul True Monarch standing behind them, which already makes them nobles in the mortal realm. But what about this Young Master Jiang?"

"How is he?"

Ji Yuan asked curiously.

"This Young Master Jiang has two Nascent Soul True Monarchs standing behind him. His mother is a Nascent Soul cultivator, and his father... is also a Nascent Soul cultivator, and he is also the number one cultivator in Shangxi, the Blood Luo King."

When Luo Ma Lian transmitted his voice, he always kept his voice down.

"Wh...what?!"

Ji Yuan was quite shocked and pretended to "take a deep breath," but in reality... there wasn't much of an acting involved.

Because he was genuinely shocked.

During their fight, he knew that Jiang Hong had a Nascent Soul cultivator behind him, who was the son of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

But I've never heard of his parents being Nascent Soul cultivators!

And his father is the number one cultivator in Shangxi... Just what kind of person was I fighting back then?

No, he really needs both his parents to be Nascent Soul cultivators.

Even a dog could take off, right?

I didn't think they were that strong back then.

...In any case, the Heavenly Silkworm Immortal can no longer be released casually in the future. If he is discovered and the news gets out, it will be dangerous for him in the future.

"The news you heard must be from before. Before, Jiang Hong was just following his mother, Blood Lady, and his identity was not recognized by his father, Blood King Luo. I heard that Blood Lady didn't like him either, saying that his coming into this world was an accident."

"What?! There's such a secret here!"

Whether they are cultivators from the East or West of the Shang Dynasty, they naturally feel a sense of familiarity when it comes to things like the Eight Trigrams.

The same applies to Ji Yuan.

So at this moment, the old devil used an exaggerated tone to cooperate.

"That's absolutely right. Back when my parents didn't love me, I heard that Jiang Hong's strength wasn't that great. But not long ago, something happened."

The camel was very satisfied with Ji Yuan's performance, so it spoke even more enthusiastically.

"What is it, Brother Camel? Tell me quickly!"

Luo Ma paused, then said in silence, "My surname is Luo, and my given name is Ma. Brother Qiu, you can just call me Brother Luo."

"It's alright, it's more friendly to call him Brother Luo Ma."

"Very well, then so be it. Not long ago, for some reason, Jiang Hong suddenly returned to his ancestral home, gained the approval of the Blood King, and also won the favor of the Blood Lady. As a result, he was showered with the love of the world and even received the personal inheritance of two Nascent Soul cultivators. Naturally, his strength has risen accordingly. It is said that he, who is only at the peak of Foundation Establishment, can already defeat Golden Core cultivators head-on."

"That's too powerful..."

Ji Yuan pondered for a moment.

If that's true, then Jiang Hong's strength is definitely greater than his.

To kill at least one Core Formation cultivator, Ji Yuan would have to choose one who was severely injured.

"Hey, do you think their Nascent Soul parents are fake?"

"Brother Camel, could you tell me more about our two young masters from the White Bone Sect and the Demon Flame Palace?"

Since he had finally met someone easy to talk to, Ji Yuan naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to gather information.

(End of this chapter)