Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 307 Ji Yuan's Way Out [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"How does the master arrange things for his disciples?"

As Ji Yuan said this, the master and disciple had already returned to the pavilion on the mountaintop.

At some point, Hua Yaoyue actually hung the wind chimes that Ji Yuan had bought on the first floor of this small building. The mountain wind was stronger here, so the wind chimes rang more frequently.

Ji Yuan only listened for a short while before he sensed it.

The sound of wind chimes soothes the soul.

Hua Yaoyue's mind was still unsettled.

Just like now, she came here but did not write or paint. Instead, she sat on the edge of the cliff of this small house, enjoying the cool breeze blowing from afar.

"I'll take your second senior brother and third senior sister with me, leaving you and your eldest senior brother here on the Cangluo Continent to fend for yourselves. How about that?"

Hua Yaoyue looked at the lake and said without turning her head.

"That's good. There are some things that disciples should always have to face on their own."

That's true.

But there was nothing that could be done. If there hadn't been a war between good and evil, and the Water Dragon Sect and the sect had been able to do well, then Ji Yuan would naturally have chosen to cultivate peacefully on this Worry-Free Island.

Instead of being chased around like this.

Perhaps because she heard Ji Yuan say that, Hua Yaoyue turned around and looked at him for a long time before finally saying in a deep voice:

"After we leave, you shouldn't stay in the Water Dragon Sect. Once we're gone, the Demonic Path will soon find out. At that time, the Water Dragon Sect will be an empty shell and won't be able to hold out for long."

"Go find somewhere else yourself. I know you're resourceful enough to survive."

"As for Canglu, since Shangxi's demonic path has contacted the people of the Abyss Continent, they will definitely come over. But by the time they arrive, Shangdong will have been almost completely captured."

"They certainly won't leave empty-handed, and the demonic path of Shangxi will definitely not be willing to let them take too much. However, the people of the Abyss Continent have always been greedy, so there will definitely be another battle between them. See if you can get some benefits. If you can, then do so. If not, then go to the Abyss Continent."

All of the previous jokes were just that—jokes. Only now is Hua Yaoyue truly making arrangements for Ji Yuan's future.

So she spoke in great detail.

"To the Abyss Continent?"

Ji Yuan had thought about this, but he hadn't thought about it in detail because he felt that it hadn't come to that point yet... If he really went to the Abyss Continent, he would definitely be hunted down here on the Canglu Continent with nowhere to go but to the heavens and nowhere to the earth.

"Yes, there are two reasons why I'm sending you to the Abyss Continent."

"Please speak, Master."

Ji Yuan stood with his hands clasped, listening intently.

"Firstly, although the Abyss Continent is chaotic and the distinction between good and evil is blurred, at least it is chaotic in a way that has its own rules... Their rule is that whoever has the biggest fist is right."

"Over there, as long as you have the strength, everything is negotiable, unlike here in Canglu, where it's all about reasoning with fists, yet there's this distinction between good and evil, which is incredibly hypocritical."

Hua Yaoyue mocked, and Ji Yuan agreed.

If there were such a strong distinction between good and evil, then the Yuling Sect wouldn't have considered joining Shangxi.

"Secondly, it's you."

"I?"

Ji Yuan pointed to himself.

"Hmm, it seems that your great opportunity requires a huge amount of resources."

"Well...maybe so."

Ji Yuan admitted somewhat embarrassedly that the resources required for building upgrades were indeed considerable, but the opportunities generated after the upgrades were also extremely high.

"The Abyss Continent is not only larger than the Canglu Continent, but it also has more resources, so you can grow faster there."

"Like the third-tier demon core you need... It's not easy to find third-tier demon beasts on the Canglu Continent, but there are plenty on the Jiyuan Continent. Not only does it have the Hundred Thousand Mountains that can accommodate countless demon beasts, but it also has the Sea Ruins that can accommodate countless sea beasts."

"……I see."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan truly felt that he should go to the Abyss Continent.

We should have gone even earlier.

That place is rich in resources, and where strength reigns supreme, there's no need to distinguish between good and evil... Isn't that Qiu Qianhai's paradise?

Moreover, I went to a new place where nobody knew me, Ji Yuan.

So he just went around killing people under the guise of Qiu Qianhai.

At that time, we will form the Golden Core and the Nascent Soul as quickly as possible.

The more Ji Yuan thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

"If you're going, just follow the route shown on the nautical chart. I've already checked it out for you; the route is fine, and the round trip will be smooth."

"Master..."

Looking at the composed Hua Yaoyue before him, Ji Yuan couldn't help but feel moved.

In today's world, how many masters can do that?

There are far too many instances of masters and disciples betraying each other.

However, Hua Yaoyue didn't seem to notice anything. She continued casually, "You have a sea chart, so you can travel freely between the two continents. Relying on the resources of these two continents, helping you reach the Nascent Soul stage will definitely not be a problem at all."

"But remember, do not travel to other continents before you have formed your Nascent Soul."

"Okay." Ji Yuan nodded and noted it down, but still asked, "Why is that?"

Hua Yaoyue replied, "From the perspective of the entire human realm, Cangluo Continent and Jiyuan Continent are relatively small. So even a Nascent Soul cultivator can become a powerful figure here. But in other continents... only Core Formation cultivators are qualified to travel, and even then, their status isn't high. If you go to other continents, I hope other cultivators will take you seriously."

"Then you need to have at least the cultivation level of Nascent Soul."

"...Is that so?"

Ji Yuan felt more and more that this place was vast and boundless.

"I heard before that the Holy Lord of the Commercial Court went out. Considering their Nascent Soul stage cultivation, they should be considered local lords once they leave."

"You're overthinking it. If you have the Refinement of Void cultivation, then yes, you can establish yourself on any continent. But forget about the Nascent Soul stage."

Hua Yaoyue shook her head.

That's roughly how things are. You should prepare well in the meantime.

"Yes."

There was nothing Ji Yuan could do but accept it.

"When our sect leaves, how many people can we take with us?" Ji Yuan asked curiously.

"That depends on Kong Xifeng's intentions. She definitely wants to take all the Golden Core cultivators with her, and as for the remaining Foundation Establishment cultivators... she can probably only take one or two disciples with each Golden Core cultivator. She can't take too many; if she takes too many, no one will be able to leave."

"Too."

Ji Yuan nodded silently.

Seeing that he was about to leave, Hua Yaoyue seemed to have thought of something and said, "You and your senior brother will stay on this Canglu Continent. You know his temperament. If you can help save him... then lend a hand."

"That's natural."

Ji Yuan said with a straight face.

Although he is cautious, if his senior brother encounters danger, he will definitely be saved.

"If he can save himself, then save him; but if he can't even save himself, then forget it. After all, this is his fate."

Hua Yaoyue sighed.

Ji Yuan: "..."

"Then this disciple will take his leave."

Ji Yuan originally intended to give Hua Yaoyue all the wine he had saved up over the past year, as well as the wine cellar that was packed full of wine.

But after this conversation, he decided to let it go.

Keep it.

I'll give it to you when we part ways, and give you a little more at once, as a keepsake.

After all, this separation... to put it nicely, might mean not seeing each other for over a hundred years.

But to be realistic, it's normal not to see something for thousands of years, so the drinks... naturally, I gave them all I could, since I don't need them later.

Ji Yuan came, and then Ji Yuan left.

When he returned to the nearby Worry-Free Island, his relaxed expression disappeared. He sat down under the pine tree at the highest point of the mountain and stared into the distance, lost in thought.

There is no never-ending feast.

He naturally understood this principle.

He had long known that Hua Yaoyue would eventually leave.

After all, someone like Hua Yaoyue, who harbors such a great secret, could not possibly spend her entire life hiding on this small Canglu Island. He just didn't expect that this day would come so soon.

"The demonic path has invaded, Corpse-Driving Mountain is gone, and now the Water Dragon Sect is also fleeing."

"Master and senior sister are leaving, and the remaining senior brother... he and I are not on the same path. It seems that from now on, I will truly be all alone, fighting to the death on this Canglu Continent."

"But this is for the best. The sect is gone, the master is gone, and even most of my friends are gone. At that time, I can really do whatever I want without any taboos."

"It's a pity that the Void Stone is hard to find. Otherwise, if all these buildings could be contained within the Spirit Platform Square Inch Mountain, then there would truly be no taboos."

"..."

The best scenario Ji Yuan could imagine was that he would go overseas, reduce Lingtai Fangcun Mountain to the size of a speck of dust, and then hide inside Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

Only by going with the flow can one achieve true freedom.

Perhaps sensing his presence on the mountaintop, Tu Yue, who was patrolling the [Spirit Field], also came up and stood obediently behind him.

Ji Yuan turned around and glanced at her, then couldn't help but smile.

"I forgot I had you with me. So it seems I'm not so lonely after all."

Tu Yue naturally couldn't give any response.

After laughing, Ji Yuan couldn't help but sigh, then took out several communication talismans from his storage bag.

Du Wanyi, Li Changhe, Liu Yuan... and even Han Feiyu.

There's no need to worry about Li Changhe; with his father around, he'll definitely be taken away.

The rest is Liu Yuan.

He is the disciple of the Grand Elder, and in terms of talent and other aspects, he is not bad. Even in the entire Water Dragon Sect, he can be considered a future pillar.

Reaching the Core Formation stage is no problem at all.

Therefore, it was practically a foregone conclusion that he would be taken to the Desolate Ancient Continent.

That is precisely why Ji Yuan hesitated.

He felt that Liu Yuan had good talent, a good temperament, and was capable but not reckless... If he could have a bit more luck, he might have a chance to reach a higher level in the future.

But if you go to the desolate ancient continent, with this dead-end road, then it's hard to say.

Ji Yuan hesitated, wondering whether he should stop him from going to the Desolate Ancient Continent.

But if he doesn't go, whether he stays on the Canglu Continent or goes to the Jiyuan Continent, it's dangerous... Is this path really better than going to the Desolate Ancient Continent?

Ji Yuan was struggling with this issue.

As for Du Wanyi, it's a different story... If we don't lend a hand, she definitely won't be able to go to the Desolate Ancient Continent and will only be able to stay in this Water Dragon Sect as cannon fodder.

She's the second eldest sister, so naturally I have to help her with this.

Ji Yuan couldn't bear to watch her stay at the Water Dragon Sect and die.

So the first communication talisman he picked up was Du Wanyi's.

When he passed by Tai'an Island earlier, he noticed that she hadn't returned yet, and he didn't know if she had returned now... Ji Yuan sent a message and waited for a long time, but still hadn't received a reply.

...They still haven't come back?

That would be a bit tricky.

Ji Yuan had no choice but to look at the remaining communication talisman belonging to Han Feiyu in his hand.

Ji Yuan had no intention of helping this old friend leave the Canglu Continent. The reason was simple: their relationship wasn't good enough.

The reason I took out his communication talisman now is to see if he has returned to the Water Dragon Sect, and then ask him about his recent situation.

After all... he's someone connected to the Shang court.

They certainly won't die that quickly.

Unfortunately, there was no reply after the message was sent.

It seems he hasn't returned to the Water Dragon Sect.

Ji Yuan waited a moment, then summoned the Wind Locust Flying Boat and left Worry-Free Island.

He planned to go to Shuilong Island to investigate what mission Du Wanyi had gone on and why she hadn't returned yet. If it was convenient, he could try to pick her up.

My next step is to ask Master Xuanshui when the Water Dragon Sect will actually set off.

After waiting for Ji Yuan to leave Wuyou Island, they discovered that the Water Dragon Sect had indeed seen a significant increase in the number of visiting cultivators.

Firstly, many of them returned, and secondly, the territory of the Water Dragon Sect had shrunk.

Especially when he passed by the Chick Dragon Island and saw so many Qi Refining cultivators, he really felt that the Water Dragon Sect had regained its former prosperity.

Unfortunately, he also knew that these were all illusions.

Or rather... a final burst of energy before death.

Most of these Qi Refining cultivators were cannon fodder, the embers of this war between good and evil.

After a while, he arrived at Water Dragon Island and learned from Xuan Shui Zhenren that the cross-sea ship bound for the Desolate Ancient Continent would set sail in no more than ten days.

Such matters should not be circulated outside, but Master Xuanshui also learned some information and details from Ancestor Kong Xifeng.

This kind of thing can be kept from others, but there's no need to hide it from Ji Yuan.

"Ten days...that's very fast, it'll be over in the blink of an eye."

After thinking about it, Ji Yuan felt a sense of urgency.

"By the way, Uncle-Master, I also want to check on the whereabouts of a friend and see what mission she went on." Ji Yuan asked again.

The same applies to this matter.

According to the rules, the privacy of each disciple must be protected.

Unfortunately, for Master Xuan Shui... fate is the rule.

"Okay, give me your name and I'll look it up for you."

Even though there were countless things to do at the moment, Xuan Shui still patiently inquired.

"The mistress of Tai'an Island, Du Wanyi."

"Du Wanyi..."

Master Xuan Shui frowned slightly, then raised his right hand to begin calculating. At the same time, he began to rapidly flip through the books on the bookshelf in the corner of the hall.

It was only a short while before Master Xuanshui replied.

"Du Wanyi...she hasn't returned to the clan yet."

"right."

"Two years ago, she was transferred from Huanglin City to the Jiuxiao Mountain Weapon Refining Workshop, and she worked there until three months ago, when the workshop was besieged by Xueluo Mountain and Moyan Palace."

"A breach was made in the market. She must have been worried that the market would fall, so she fled the market with some cultivators from Medicine King Valley and Corpse Driving Mountain, and then disappeared."

"This is all the records about Du Wanyi in the sect in recent years."

After listening to what Master Xuanshui had to say, Ji Yuan also felt that things were getting difficult.

"The Nine Heavens Mountain Weapon Forging Workshop... is that the one within the Corpse-Driving Mountain area?"

"That's right. The weapon-refining workshop has always been managed by Corpse Driving Mountain and Spirit Control Sect. As for the current situation there... you know it, my dear nephew."

Master Xuanshui sighed deeply and said nothing more.

"Is her soul lamp... still lit?"

Ji Yuan was heavy-hearted and could only make this worst-case scenario plan.

"Nephew, please wait a moment, let me ask for you."

After Xuan Shui Zhenren finished speaking, he took out a communication talisman.

The soul lamps of the Water Dragon Sect are all lit in the Ancestral Hall. To find out the results, you naturally have to ask the people in the Ancestral Hall.

After Xuan Shui Zhenren sent the message, the communication talisman in his hand trembled slightly within a few breaths.

"The person is still alive, but their exact location is unknown."

"Alright, thank you for your trouble, Uncle-Master."

Ji Yuan bowed to him and said, "By the way, if this transfer list comes out, could you give me a copy, Uncle?"

"Can."

Master Xuanshui nodded slightly.

"This disciple takes his leave."

She received the news, but not the news she wanted, yet Ji Yuan still left.

After leaving Water Dragon Island, he instinctively flew south.

It wasn't until he saw that the original location of Worry-Free Island was now empty that he realized his island was no longer there.

His gaze naturally fell back on Tai'an Island.

"Second sister..."

Ji Yuan muttered to himself.

Looking back now, it's really difficult, mainly because we don't know where Du Wanyi went.

If he knew the exact location... Ji Yuan would be willing to go out even if it meant asking Hua Yaoyue to come out.

Du Wanyi was not particularly talented to begin with, and she also lacked good fortune.

To put it bluntly, it's already quite difficult to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, let alone the Core Formation stage.

Therefore, for her, going to the Ancient Wilderness Continent would be the best way out.

But now she has disappeared... Ji Yuan looked at Tai'an Island with its formation fully activated, feeling utterly helpless.

But when I left, I gave her so much immortal resources, including quite a few improved Qi and Blood Pills.

Moreover, Du Wanyi is a cautious person and not a reckless one.

As long as you're not killed in one blow, surviving shouldn't be a big problem.

Of course, Ji Yuan mainly thought of her previous performance in the Nine Netherworld Cave.

As long as she's not too unlucky, surviving shouldn't be a problem.

But if that happens, she probably won't be able to go to the Desolate Ancient Continent... Ji Yuan sighed inwardly.

He only stayed there for a short while before he saw a female cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage fly up from the island to the east of Fox Moon Island.

"Greetings, Junior Brother Wuyou."

Ji Yuan looked at her; she was, in a way, his former neighbor.

"Senior Sister Youlan."

Ji Yuan returned the gift.

The two then exchanged a few polite words, the content of which was nothing more than a lament about the state of the world.

Just as Ji Yuan was about to find an excuse to leave, he heard the Lord of Youlan Island transmit his voice:

"Is Junior Brother Wuyou searching for the Lord of Tai'an Island?"

"I was stationed with her at the weapon-refining workshop on Mount Jiuxiao a couple of years ago, and I heard some news about her..."

(End of this chapter)