Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 316 Strange Insect VS Strange Insect [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"How could that be? My admiration for you, venerable immortal, is as boundless as this galaxy of falling stars."

Hu Li said very seriously.

"oh."

Ji Yuan casually said, "What a coincidence, I have a life-and-death feud with this Hundred Insect Immortal. Since you admire him so much... then you should die."

After he finished speaking, a flying sword hovered beside Ji Yuan.

Hu Li's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

But the flying sword didn't make any other moves, just pointed its tip at me. Wasn't it clearly asking me to make a statement?

If we don't take a stand, how can things possibly work?

"Junior... well, junior is indeed eyeing this inheritance."

Huli deflated instantly after saying that.

Ji Yuan sneered before sheathing his flying sword.

With a demonic cultivator like Hu Li, how could Ji Yuan not know what he was planning?

"So, do you want him to take you as his disciple, or are you thinking of killing him and taking his place?"

Ji Yuan asked with great interest.

Now that things were out in the open, Hu Li had nothing to hide. "At first, I was thinking of seeing if I could be taken as a disciple by this old devil, but after getting to know him, I found that he is extremely difficult to trust others, so there's basically no hope of him taking me as a disciple."

"And this seems to be related to his former disciples."

"How so?"

Ji Yuan asked curiously.

"Not long ago, I met a fellow Daoist from Shangxi in this Peony City. She told me that the Immortal of a Hundred Insects once took in a disciple and treated him very well."

"Unexpectedly, that disciple was also after his inheritance. The Hundred Insect Immortal was ambushed by that disciple, which is why his cultivation stagnated and he could not make any further progress."

Hu Li sighed and shook his head.

"As for killing him... I'm only at the late Foundation Establishment stage, while this old demon is already at the early Core Formation stage. How could I possibly kill him?"

"Now I'm stuck in this quagmire and can't get out. I can only work for this old demon day and night, and only when he's in a good mood can he reluctantly reward me with some cultivation materials."

"So what?"

Ji Yuan chuckled and said, "Isn't it because you were greedy?"

"You have to finish the path you chose, even if you have to crawl on your knees, brother."

Upon hearing this, Hu Li gritted his teeth and immediately knelt down before Ji Yuan, bowing deeply.

"If you, senior, wish to take action against this Immortal of a Hundred Insects, I am willing to act as your inside agent!"

I am not greedy.

Ji Yuan shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Hu Li felt a chill run down his spine.

Ji Yuan was telling the truth; for the sake of a legacy, one had to become an enemy of a cultivator in the early stages of Core Formation.

Unfortunately, this early-stage Core Formation cultivator possessed extremely powerful methods, even managing to get a late-stage Core Formation cultivator to give him face.

Ji Yuan had no intention of provoking such an enemy.

As for the Soul-Devouring Bees, Ji Yuan already has them, and his Soul-Devouring Bees, after being enhanced by the "No poison, no bee" spiritual effect, have actually been improved.

Curiosity aside...

It's not worth the risk for such a small effect.

"Alright, you too. Now that you've joined their ranks, just do your job well. Who knows, you might get accepted as a disciple someday."

"Always thinking about betraying one's master and ancestors is not a good habit."

"I'm gone."

After Ji Yuan finished speaking, he took a step forward and his figure immediately rose into the air. Just as he was about to leave, he seemed to remember something and asked Hu Li about the location of the Hundred Insect Immortal's cave.

Then he stepped into the air and flew away.

Hu Li was still waving when he was about to leave. He no longer expected Senior Qiu to be able to attack that old demon. He only hoped that Senior Qiu could return his talisman!

Unfortunately, he never dared to utter those words until the very end.

But soon, he realized something... What if Qiu Qianhai doesn't have any martial ethics and goes to tell that old devil what I just said? Wouldn't I be finished?

Running away won't work either. That old devil poisoned me, and if I don't take the antidote he gave me on time, I'll die anyway.

Well, it's a lose-lose situation anyway, might as well go back and check first.

This old demon should not know the cave of the Hundred Insect Immortal. Even if he finds it, it will take some time. As long as I go back first, even if he comes, I will have a chance to explain myself.

Upon realizing this, Hu Li quickly gathered up the immortal items placed around him and left the place.

After leaving this place, Ji Yuan changed his shape-shifting talisman and came to another place in the city.

There is another important reason why he dares not take the risk.

That is, Huli is unreliable.

It's all about fate.

If you mistake fate for trust, you might die without even knowing how you died.

"Hey, welcome, senior."

After Ji Yuan stepped into the small shop, his face darkened considerably, and even his voice became hoarse.

"How are things? Have the immortal ingredients I ordered arrived yet?"

Ji Yuan learned about this shop by chance from a demonic cultivator, who said that it could sell a small amount of immortal materials.

However, it is quite expensive.

In addition, if you need anything else, you can inquire about it here.

If we can get our hands on it, they will offer a price.

With the idea of ​​"giving it a shot even if there's no chance," Ji Yuan came over to test the waters.

Unexpectedly, he actually found a way.

"Yes, fellow Daoist, please come with me to see its quality."

The masked demonic cultivator closed the door and then opened a hidden door leading underground.

Even if Ji Yuan had already gone down to check last time, this late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator in front of him posed no threat to him.

Especially at such close range.

He followed them down to the underground and saw a familiar scene.

The monk's corpse, resembling dried meat, was suspended in this dark room by ropes.

With the dim yellow candlelight all around, it looked like a scene from the underworld.

"These are newly arrived goods, all of them are Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, and we even snatched them from Xueluo Mountain."

The masked man spoke with considerable confidence.

After all, now that Xueluo Mountain has merged with Medicine King Valley, it is undoubtedly the number one sect in Canglu.

You really need to be strong to snatch things from them.

"Great, I'll take them all. Calculate how many spirit stones that will cost."

Ji Yuan scanned the corpses with his divine sense and found that they were indeed all Foundation Establishment stage corpses, and none of them were missing limbs.

Then there's no problem.

"this……"

Although the masked man's face could not be seen, judging from his voice, he must have been somewhat embarrassed.

"What, are you afraid I can't afford the price?"

Ji Yuan's voice turned somber.

The domineering and arrogant nature of the demonic path was immediately revealed.

"No, no, no."

The masked man quickly denied it.

"Why are you stammering and hesitating? Tell me quickly!"

"Well... because a large portion of the immortal materials have already been ordered, there's really not much left for this fellow Daoist."

The masked man quickly said.

"How much can you sell it to me for?"

"Three, three bodies."

The masked man immediately regretted bringing this person down with him. If he had known he was like this, he wouldn't have shown off like that.

Three bodies? Are you trying to fob me off like a beggar?

Ji Yuan glanced around and saw a total of eighteen Foundation Establishment stage corpses present. If it were him, it would take him a long time to kill them all... Of course, killing them wouldn't be difficult, but it would be hard to find a suitable opportunity to strike.

We can't really start a massacre right here in Peony City.

The masked man was very distressed. After much haggling, he finally took out five of the corpses and sold them to Ji Yuan.

Just as Ji Yuan was about to leave and stake out the area to see who had taken so many corpses, he heard the masked man say:

"By the way, fellow Daoist, we have news about the Demon Spirit Bee that you asked us to inquire about last time."

"Oh? What news?"

Ji Yuan became interested again upon hearing this.

These Demon Bees are materials for upgrading the [Beehouse] to level 3. Ji Yuan had searched for them for a long time but couldn't find them, so he had to ask someone for help.

He searched for many shops, but unexpectedly, he found a way in here.

"Someone says they have the corpse of a Demon Bee, but they want to trade with you in person. If possible... he'll also be coming to our shop today. What do you think?"

"If you'd like, please sit here for a moment."

The masked man gestured to the seat next to him as he spoke.

"Face-to-face transaction?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan immediately recalled his early days when he was still in Yun Yu Ze.

At that time, what was his name again...? He was the fellow disciple from the Yin Ghost Sect who had the Bone-Rotting Flower, and he also wanted to make a face-to-face transaction.

Therefore, nowadays, as soon as Ji Yuan hears that the transaction is to be done in person, he feels that the other party has ill intentions.

But coincidentally, Ji Yuan wasn't exactly well-intentioned either.

This Demon Spirit Bee is a third-tier demon beast, and it's so rare that its corpse must be quite valuable.

If I had to pay for it, it would be another expense, but it would be great if someone gave it to me for free.

So Ji Yuan thought for a moment, and just when the masked man thought Ji Yuan was about to nod in agreement, he heard him say:

"Never mind then, I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

After saying that, he left the small shop without looking back, leaving behind a masked man with a bewildered expression.

After leaving the small shop, Ji Yuan didn't go far. He stopped on a nearby street and used his divine sense to keep a close eye on the shop.

He had already investigated beforehand and found that although there were a few Core Formation cultivators in Peony City, the highest level of cultivation among them was only the mid-stage of Core Formation.

In terms of spiritual strength, they are about the same as each other.

Unless you investigate in person, the other party will not be able to detect your divine sense.

So for the next half day, Ji Yuan didn't go anywhere; he just quietly waited there.

Just when he thought the masked man was lying, around dark time, his divine sense detected someone knocking on the door of the small shop.

He was also the second cultivator today, besides Ji Yuan.

...So it seems that the buyers of those immortal materials and the seller of this demonic bee are actually the same person?

That saves a lot of trouble.

This person's cultivation level... is quite profound.

Ji Yuan dared not exert his full divine sense to investigate, but merely glanced at it lightly.

He's at least a Core Formation cultivator.

Even a pseudo-core cultivator doesn't possess such profound cultivation.

Moreover, judging from his aura, he wasn't one of the few from Peony City.

That means it came from outside.

...That's interesting. No wonder they dared to propose a face-to-face transaction.

Since he was a Core Formation cultivator, Ji Yuan lost interest in him. It was neither easy to extort him nor easy to take action against him.

I'll run first!

With this thought in mind, Ji Yuan put down his teacup, left a mid-grade spirit stone on the table, made a hand seal with one hand, activated the "Black Mist Dispersion Technique", and instantly disappeared from the spot.

Just as he left, the black-robed man's expression changed slightly beneath the small shop.

"I'll take them all. The spirit stones are here."

After saying that, he threw a storage bag into the masked man's hand, and with a wave of his hand, all the corpses in the dark room disappeared.

Just as the masked man was about to speak, they discovered that he had already vanished in a flash of light.

"So what if he's a Core Formation cultivator? Damn it, when I reach Core Formation... I'll have to be even more impressive than this!"

The masked man weighed the storage bag in his hand, thinking bitterly.

East of Peony City.

As Ji Yuan stood on the Sky-Splitting Boat, the surrounding scenery receded behind him like fleeting shadows.

Now that we've encountered an unknown Core Formation cultivator, it's natural that we need to change our location.

Ji Yuan planned to go back to the nameless island to avoid it for a while, and if he wanted to go again... he planned to go to Shuibei to take a look.

We can't leave all of Qiu Qianhai's care and affection in Shuinan.

We also need to take care of Shuibei.

Just then, Ji Yuan suddenly noticed a strange movement behind him, and he instantly spread out his divine sense.

However, within a short time, his expression changed slightly.

A Core Formation cultivator, whose form was a beam of light, was rapidly approaching. Judging from his aura, he was the same one they had encountered in Peony City.

He actually found me!

"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment."

The man in black robes laughed and said, "I mean no harm, I just have something to discuss with you."

Just as Ji Yuan took out the talisman that Hu Li had just given him, the Core Formation cultivator behind him used a secret technique.

He transformed into a feather and vanished instantly.

When he reappeared, he was already in front of Ji Yuan. He raised his right hand and repeated:

"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment."

Ji Yuan, holding the Escape Shuttle talisman, retreated slightly and said in a deep voice:

"I was merely looking for an old friend and had no intention of spying on you, senior. Please forgive me."

Ji Yuanfu, whose treasure was hidden in his sleeve, bowed slightly to the person in front of him.

He wore a black robe, had gray hair, and a sallow complexion as if he had suffered internal injuries. He also had a faint, unpleasant odor emanating from him. It was unclear what kind of demonic art he had cultivated, as his ten fingers showed slight signs of corrosion.

"Hehe, even if I did spy on you... it's alright."

The black-robed cultivator circled around Ji Yuan, seemingly observing him or searching for something.

"What business do you have with me, senior?"

He turned his body, and Ji Yuan turned with him, always making sure he was facing him.

"It's nothing serious."

The black-robed cultivator finally stopped in his original position, looked at Ji Yuan before him, and slowly said:

"It's just that I want to make a deal with you, Fellow Daoist Xianghe."

"trade?"

"Yes, I am quite interested in the Soul-Devouring Bees on you, fellow Daoist. I wonder if you would be willing to part with them?"

The black-robed cultivator stroked his beard and chuckled, "Of course, this old man wouldn't let you suffer this loss for nothing. I'm willing to purchase it with spirit stones. What do you say?"

How did he know I had these Soul-Devouring Bees on me?

Moreover, he most likely possesses these demonic bees and is a Core Formation cultivator.

A sudden inspiration struck Ji Yuan; he suddenly thought of something.

"Could you perhaps be... the Immortal of a Hundred Insects?"

"Wow, he's quite knowledgeable."

The old immortal of a hundred insects smiled even more as he listened, "I am indeed the old man."

"Therefore, the fact that you have these Soul-Devouring Bees cannot be hidden from me."

"I have a real fondness for these Soul-Devouring Bees, but it's a pity I haven't been able to find them until now. It must be fate that I've finally seen one today."

Ji Yuan turned slightly to the side, looked at the composed old man before him, and slowly said:

"But what if I am unwilling to part with it?"

"Then this old man will have to fetch it himself!"

After the Immortal of a Hundred Insects finished speaking, a buzzing and trembling sound suddenly came from behind him.

But at that moment, Ji Yuan's figure suddenly disappeared, and when he reappeared, he was already in front of the Hundred Insect Immortal.

He threw a seemingly ordinary punch.

"scare--"

The Hundred Insect Immortal's eyes were filled with disbelief. He subconsciously activated his spiritual robe and simultaneously cast a protective spell.

But Ji Yuan's seemingly ordinary punch could have made a difference.

The shield-shaped spell shattered, and the array on the spirit robe was torn apart.

Then this punch pierced through his chest, shattering his heart.

……wrong!

Ji Yuan bit his tongue lightly, instantly waking up. He lightly touched the ground with his feet and immediately leaped backward, finally landing steadily on the Sky-Splitting Boat.

Looking back at where he had been standing, a huge butterfly was now perched there.

The butterfly is covered with black and white spots, and even a glance at it can make you feel a sense of loss.

"This is... the Dream Butterfly, ranked thirty-sixth on the list of strange insects!"

The moment Ji Yuan recognized the butterfly, he was already extremely shocked.

Therefore, from the very beginning, I was trapped in this illusion created by the butterfly dream.

If it weren't for the fact that my blood and energy far surpassed that of ordinary people, and my soul was not incredibly powerful... I might have already fallen into the trap of this Hundred Insect Immortal!

"He's not badly capable."

The old immortal of a hundred insects, whose figure floated in the distance and did not approach at all, stroked his beard and smiled.

The butterfly immediately flapped its wings and landed back on his shoulder.

"But judging from your methods... it seems a bit like the style of a body cultivator?"

The Hundred Insect Immortal frowned as he spoke, "Hasn't it been rumored long ago that the path of body cultivation on our Canglu Island has been severed?"

Ji Yuan responded with only a flying sword prototype.

Its name is... Firefly!

The Firefly Flying Sword originated from Mirror Lake, and its hidden water-based energy can extend into a starry illusion.

The night sky was bright, and the stars shone brilliantly.

As the Firefly Flying Sword was unleashed, an illusion suddenly appeared around them.

Immediately afterward, the Sky-Splitting Flying Boat pressed down, and Ji Yuan's figure plummeted straight towards the ground.

"You think you can escape now that I've got my eye on you?"

The Immortal of a Hundred Insects chuckled, and the Dream Butterfly on his shoulder gently fluttered its wings.

Immediately afterwards, a ripple of spiritual energy spread out, and wherever it passed, the starry illusion extended from the Firefly Flying Sword shattered inch by inch.

...That strong?!

Ji Yuan quickly retracted the flying sword embryo into his mind. Before his body even landed, he made hand seals, and more than ten light blue array flags appeared, which were planted horizontally on the surrounding mountain walls.

The Hundred Insect Immortal, who had been following closely behind in his original form, suddenly stopped. He released his divine sense while floating in the air and immediately saw through the truth.

"A formation?"

"Hehe, I don't need to break the formation myself."

After saying that, he gently patted the spirit beast pouch at his waist.

In an instant, countless black ants burning with fire flew out and surged toward the magic array released by Ji Yuan.

Finally, it attached itself to the outside of the magic circle and began to gnaw at the formation.

"This is……

Inside the upside-down Jianghu formation, Ji Yuan's expression grew increasingly grim.

"These are the fiery army ants Huli mentioned? How can they even break this formation!"

As soon as Ji Yuan had this thought, countless strange insects—Spirit-Devouring Bees—flew out of the spirit beast pouch at his waist!

(End of this chapter)