Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 364 [Wine Cellar: lv4] - Nine Netherworld Burning Longevity Brew!

Liuji Tongzi was not tall to begin with, and could only sit cross-legged on a chair. Upon hearing this, he jumped off the chair and stood on the ground.

"Master's wife, I..."

"Master's wife?"

Before Liuji Tongzi could finish speaking, Huoling Guimu sneered, "You even look down on your junior brother, so what are you calling 'Master's Wife'?"

"roll!"

After saying this, the Six Extremes Child seemed to have been severely injured, his body flying straight backward and crashing into the door, spitting out blood.

After being beaten, Liuji Tongzi actually breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good that the Demon Mother can take action.

Being beaten means the matter is over.

Then, the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother turned to look at the Yin Bone Immortal who had already stood up, "What, you old ghost, do you have any objections too?"

"I wouldn't dare."

Yin Gu Shangren bowed his head and said.

"Is it that you don't want to, or that you're afraid to?"

Fire Spirit Demon Mother pressed for an answer.

Yin Gu Shangren first slowly turned his head to look at Ji Yuan, and then said, "This junior did not know that Fellow Daoist Hu was valued so highly by the Ghost Mother. From now on, this junior will treat him as an equal."

Upon hearing this, the Fire Spirit Demon Mother narrowed her eyes and stared at him for a while before finally speaking in a hoarse voice:

"From this day forward, whenever you see Hu Beizhi, you shall see me as if I were your own!"

Yin Gu Shangren remained calm and composed. He nodded, then turned to Ji Yuan, cupping his hands in greeting:

"Greetings, Senior Hu."

Ji Yuan was puzzled as to why the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother would act this way. He was about to return the greeting when he found himself unable to move. In the end, he could only say:

"Fellow Daoist Yin Gu, there's no need to be so polite."

Fire Spirit Ghost Mother then gave a satisfied snort, before turning to look at the other Core Formation cultivators.

She glanced at it indifferently, said nothing, and with one step, disappeared from the hall.

As soon as she left, the oppressive aura disappeared, and these Core Formation cultivators were able to move again.

Of course, if I really wanted to resist, I could have moved just now.

But who would dare to openly defy a Nascent Soul stage demon?

With his master gone, Ji Yuan noticed that the Core Formation cultivators were looking at him with significantly more enthusiasm.

Of course, there are many more who envy them.

Who wouldn't envy someone who has a Nascent Soul cultivator backing them up like this?

The Six Extremes Child, who had just been kicked out of the door, flew back, obediently cupped his hands to Ji Yuan, and wore a kind smile on his face.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Junior Brother Hu. You are truly a man of striking good looks."

"Senior Brother Liuji, you are too kind. I believe you are the true dragon among men."

Ji Yuan was also smiling, as if what had just happened had never occurred.

As for the Yin Gu Master opposite him, he sat down again, seemingly unaffected by what had just happened.

So Ji Yuan also took a wine cup and stepped forward to offer a toast to the person.

Master Yin Gu still addressed him as "Senior Hu," and Ji Yuan couldn't say anything.

You can't just undermine your master right after the Fire Spirit Demon Mother leaves, can you?

Ji Yuan then took his seat, and the other Core Formation cultivators came up to chat with him.

It could be a simple toast, or just chatting.

In short, no one inquired about Ji Yuan's origins anymore.

Ma Gui then introduced the other party's identity from the side.

In just half a day, Ji Yuan's "circle of friends" had expanded to include dozens of Core Formation cultivators.

What is this?

That's what connections are all about!

So, seeing that they had almost finished eating and drinking, and having gotten to know this group of Core Formation cultivators, Ji Yuan looked for a quiet moment when few people were talking and coughed slightly.

His cough silenced all the Core Formation cultivators present, who turned to look at him.

Once he uttered those words, dozens of Core Formation cultivators had to listen attentively.

This feeling truly gave Ji Yuan a small sense of satisfaction.

But he also knew that this feeling was entirely due to the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother. If it weren't for this Nascent Soul old monster as his master and supporting him so much, how could these Core Formation cultivators value him so much?

Ultimately, this is still a cultivation society where might makes right.

Ji Yuan's passionate thoughts quickly calmed down.

He looked at everyone, first stood up and gave a slight bow, then smiled apologetically.

"It is like this, I have been searching for this Nine Nether Fragrance for a long time. I wonder if any of you fellow Daoists have it? I am willing to offer my immortal funds to purchase it. If you have any clues about this Nine Nether Fragrance, that would also be appreciated."

"Nine Nether Fragrance?"

Ma Gui subconsciously started thinking about whether there was anything in the sect's treasure vault.

Having already made the treasure vault his home, he quickly finished his thought... No.

Of course, most of the valuable treasures are on the Bone Nightmare Old Demon, so whether or not they exist within the Bone Nightmare Sect remains to be seen.

He didn't know either.

Upon hearing this, the Core Formation cultivators present whispered among themselves, clearly asking their fellow cultivators if they knew anyone who possessed such an item.

Ji Yuan is also waiting for their answer.

A gaunt old man with an eerie bluish-gray complexion stood up in the center of the arena and gave Ji Yuan a slight bow.

"Is what Fellow Daoist Hu needs the Nine Nether Fragrance, extracted from the Nine-Bend Intestine Grass and sourced from the extremely Yin Nine Nether Lands?"

"Exactly!"

Ji Yuan's eyes lit up. "May I ask if Fellow Daoist Yougu knows where this item can be found?"

The Wandering Bone Hermit, with a mid-stage Core Formation cultivation level, was told by Ma Gui that his natal magic weapon was a White Bone Withered Heart Staff, and that he cultivated the "White Bone Soul Refining Technique." Perhaps he really did know where to find it...

Just as Ji Yuan was filled with anticipation, he saw You Gu Sanren shake his head and sit back down.

"This item is extremely rare; I have only seen it mentioned in books."

Ji Yuan could only sigh... "Why did you stand up and say anything? You made me get all worked up."

"All right."

Just as Ji Yuan had given up on this plan and was about to go back to ask the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother, a charming female voice suddenly rang out in the sky above his sea of ​​consciousness.

"Fellow Daoist Hu, I do have some Nine Nether Incense, but only three ounces. Would that be enough?"

Ji Yuan's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm on the surface and didn't look at the person who sent the message. He simply replied in his own mind:

"Enough! May I ask if you, fellow Daoist, are willing to part with it?"

"A trade is possible. How about this: I'll come find Fellow Daoist Hu again after the banquet?"

"Can!"

Ji Yuan agreed.

Of course, on the surface he sat back down with great regret, looking disappointed at not getting what he wanted.

After sitting down, his gaze inadvertently swept over the woman who had just spoken.

The woman had fair skin and exquisitely beautiful features. She wore a black gauze dress that was semi-transparent, and even when she was sitting casually, she exuded a captivating charm.

She was sitting near the door, which meant she was only at the early stage of Core Formation.

The Demon Slave, also known as the "Poisonous Consort," is said to have originally been a royal consort in a mortal kingdom. Born into poverty, she entered the palace through her looks and then used her power to obtain a cultivation technique, gradually embarking on the path of cultivation. Eventually, she even joined the Bone Nightmare Sect.

A cultivator who can single-handedly break through the mortal realm is, in terms of temperament alone, a first-rate expert.

At least... it's not that easy to die.

Just like now, she could clearly say it out loud and make a deal with Ji Yuan, so that Ji Yuan would owe her a huge favor.

But she didn't do that; instead, she chose to conduct the transaction privately.

This alone is enough to show her caution.

After glancing at her once, Ji Yuan stopped looking at her. Everyone present was shrewd; if he looked at her a few more times, they would probably be able to guess why.

After eating and drinking their fill, they greeted each other.

The Core Formation Gathering is almost over. Afterwards, everyone usually takes this opportunity to hold a small Core Formation Trading Fair.

"I have a third-tier water-attribute demon core, the corpse of a third-tier Kui Water Flood Dragon, and a magic weapon."

The first person to speak was once again this reclusive hermit.

This time, he didn't get up, but remained seated with his right hand raised in a gesture.

He took out the water-attribute demon core and the magic weapon shaped like a spiked club.

However, he didn't take out the corpse of the third-tier dragon. Instead, he showed it to everyone through a storage bag. Once the bag was open, everyone could examine it with their divine sense.

No sooner had he finished speaking than a bald man opposite him said in a deep voice, "Yougu, it really was you who pulled off that heist on Qingjiao Island in Yazhou Bay! Last time when we asked, you said it wasn't you."

Yougu Sanren stroked his beard and chuckled sinisterly, "It wasn't before, but it is now."

Soon, another old woman spoke up: "Fellow Daoist Yougu, although your third-tier demon core is also of the water attribute, it doesn't seem to be the demon core of this dragon."

"No, I used the dragon demon core myself. This demon core came from a third-tier sea-breaking hyena."

Yougu Sanren turned to look at the old woman who had spoken and explained.

The Core Formation Ceremony is almost over; the trade fair is about to begin.

As a result, more and more Core Formation cultivators began to display their immortal potential, and they all traded the immortal resources they needed.

Ji Yuan didn't see anything he liked, so he just watched the play.

However, after watching for only a short while, he realized that all the auctions he had attended before were... what were they?

The items that were to be auctioned off as the finale were surprisingly common here, and many of them were even unwanted rare treasures.

"As expected, each realm has its own unique scenery. I wonder if there are any Nascent Soul stage trade fairs on the Extreme Abyss Continent."

While pondering, Ji Yuan glanced at his storage bag, where he still had 130 bottles of the Fountain of Youth.

Although each bottle contains a small amount, each bottle is enough to extend a cultivator's lifespan by twenty years.

If it were really taken out, even Nascent Soul stage monsters would probably come and fight over it.

Especially that Fire Spirit Demon Mother.

Based on his experience that day, Ji Yuan deduced that the old woman was nearing the end of her life.

"I have a divine fire ant, a pair of venom sacs from a third-tier poisonous scorpion, and a high-level spell."

A sound rang out from inside the main hall.

Ji Yuan immediately looked up and saw that the person making the transaction was a young man with a single horn on his forehead, who was quite handsome.

Mid-stage Core Formation, just now when Ma Gui introduced him, he seemed to have said his name was Feng Ma... The thought flashed through Ji Yuan's mind, and he called out:

"I am willing to trade spirit stones for the corpse of this divine fire ant. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Feng would be willing to part with it?"

As soon as Ji Yuan spoke, the other cultivators fell silent.

After all, this was Ji Yuan's first time making a deal.

Fengma turned his head and smiled, "Since Brother Hu needs it, this item is a gift for you."

"No, no, no..."

After a considerable struggle, Ji Yuan finally managed to purchase the item using spirit stones.

At this point, one of the conditions for upgrading the [Ant Nest] has finally been met.

The transaction continued, and within about an hour, Ji Yuan made several moves.

All the items traded were for raising spirit beasts.

He didn't try to hide it, so all the Core Formation cultivators present could guess that, in addition to his own cultivation, Ji Yuan also kept a spirit beast, which looked like an ant-beast.

"Looking at all the people trading, it seems like only early and mid-stage Core Formation cultivators are involved. The late-stage Core Formation cultivators sitting next to me... only the Blood Spirit Island Lord made a move once. It seems like Ma Gui and the others don't even want these things."

On second thought, it makes sense. Both Ma Gui and Liu Ji Tong Zi are disciples of the Bone Nightmare Old Demon, so they naturally have no shortage of ordinary cultivation resources. As for rare items, they are something that can only be encountered by chance and cannot be sought after. It is impossible for them to appear at this small trade fair.

This Yin Bone Master is even more so; having already reached the peak of the Golden Core stage, he should currently only be interested in items that can assist in the formation of the Nascent Soul stage.

Another half hour passed, and the trade fair was coming to an end, with no one else bringing out items to trade.

Ji Yuan then announced the end of the Core Formation Conference.

Then everyone dispersed.

Ji Yuan stayed where he was, saying goodbye to some of the cultivators who came forward to say goodbye. Only after everyone had left did he thank Ma Gui, and then he transformed into a beam of light and returned to Dameng Island.

Back on his own island, Ji Yuan let out a long sigh of relief without any attempt to hide it.

Although the Core Formation Meeting only lasted one day, and I only met a few people.

However, for Ji Yuan, the energy expenditure was tantamount to fighting a life-or-death battle.

Especially when the Fire Spirit Demon Mother appeared.

Although it greatly shocked the other Core Formation cultivators, it was also unpleasant for Ji Yuan.

This feeling of being out of control, of having one's life hanging in the balance with someone else, left Ji Yuan feeling utterly helpless.

"Thankfully, everything is settled. Once I get the Nine Nether Fragrance from the demon slave, I can go into seclusion in peace."

Thinking of this demon slave, Ji Yuan also thought of some other things.

When he returned to Winter City some time ago, in addition to buying various immortal herbs for brewing wine, he also inquired about and bought a lot of information about the Bone Nightmare Sect.

Especially information about these Core Formation cultivators.

For example, Ji Yuan saw a description of this demon slave above... It roughly said that before this demon slave joined the Bone Nightmare Sect, there was some controversy surrounding the sect's number one beauty.

But ever since the demon slave joined, the title of the most beautiful woman in the Bone Nightmare Sect has firmly been placed on her.

It has a certain right to it.

Some even say that this demon slave is the most beautiful woman in Winter City.

This includes the Soul Refining Hall and many independent cultivators.

However, Ji Yuan also remembered that when the demon servant came to toast him earlier, Ma Gui didn't seem to introduce him much, only saying that he was a demon servant.

But Ji Yuan didn't think too much about it. Right now, he was already under someone else's control, let alone these matters of love and romance.

Let alone the most beautiful woman in Winter City, even if she were the most beautiful woman in the Abyss Continent, so what?

They are all the seeds of trouble.

Ji Yuan shook his head, no longer thinking about it, and went to the meditation room to adjust his breathing and wait.

About two days later.

In the past two days, Ji Yuan also sensed several Core Formation stage auras passing by his island.

This kind of thing never happened in the previous few months, but now it happens so many times in just two days.

There's no need to overthink it; these people are simply here to visit my Dream Island.

Ji Yuan ignored it until a presence swept in from the bottom of the Endless Sea and came straight to the outside of his island-protecting formation.

With a little perception, he knew who the visitor was.

He first turned off many architectural effects to ensure everything was correct before coming to the outside of the cave. He then activated the Inverted Jianghu Formation and the Inverted Big Dipper Formation to let the demon slave in.

A streak of black light shot out from the sea and landed directly in front of Ji Yuan.

Even before the person arrives, a faint fragrance can be smelled in the breeze.

"Greetings, Brother Hu."

After landing, the demon servant clasped his hands in a slight gesture of respect.

"I have met the enchanting lady."

Since the other party no longer addressed him as "fellow Daoist," Ji Yuan felt it inappropriate to distance himself from them.

After exchanging greetings, Ji Yuan invited him into the house and served him tea.

Once the two were seated, Ji Yuan smiled and said, "I have been searching for this Nine Nether Fragrance for a long time, and I never expected that Miss Yao would have it. It is truly my good fortune."

The demon slave was also smiling, and her voice was alluring.

"Brother Hu is joking. I came across this item by chance. Although I know it is valuable, I have never used it. After thinking it over, I have no choice but to put it up for trade."

After she finished speaking, she gently touched the storage bag at her waist with her right hand and pulled out a porcelain bottle wrapped in sandalwood.

She reached out her delicate hand and gently uncorked the bottle.

As soon as the bottle cap was opened, Ji Yuan smelled a rich aroma, but the aroma was quite strange. At first, it smelled like wine, but the wine aroma quickly disappeared, and he felt a little lightheaded.

The demon slave seemed to be experienced; he opened it for only a moment before immediately putting the lid back on.

The moment the lid closed, Ji Yuan felt a cool sensation rush to the top of his head, instantly waking him up.

...This fragrance is indeed the same as the Nine Nether Fragrance described in the book. No wonder the Nine Nether Burning Longevity Brew is made with this Nine Nether Fragrance.

Ji Yuan had a thought flash through his mind, but on the surface he just smiled calmly.

"I can say that I benefited from the demon girl's influence, which allowed me to witness the Nine Nether Fragrance."

"Brother Hu is joking."

With a faint smile on her face, the demon slave closed the Nine Nether Incense, placed it on the table, and handed it to the two of them.

Ji Yuan glanced down at it, but instead of reaching out to take it, he asked first:

"What does this enchanting young lady wish to trade? Spirit stones? Magical artifacts? Or cultivation techniques?"

Having finally found the Nine Nether Fragrance, Ji Yuan naturally felt that whatever the demon slave needed, he had to find a way to get it for him.

"No need for that, I'm willing to give this to Brother Hu."

The demon slave slowly shook his head.

Upon hearing the word "send," Ji Yuan's heart sank.

What is the most expensive thing?

The most expensive things are the free ones.

Especially since even a demon servant is willing to give away such a treasure... this must be quite a big deal.

Ji Yuan did not answer immediately, but pondered for a while.

He has just extricated himself from many turmoil and has temporarily found a safe haven.

I don't want to get involved in these trivial matters anymore.

He just wants to cultivate peacefully in the Bone Nightmare Sect for a while now. Although he doesn't know when the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother will make her move on him... he should be fine within five years.

However, the Nine Nether Incense is extremely rare; otherwise, the entire Bone Nightmare Sect wouldn't only have it in the hands of the Demon Slave.

After much thought, Ji Yuan decided to listen to what she had to say first.

We will make a decision after we understand the reasons behind the matter.

"Please, my lady, just tell me what you need me to do." Ji Yuan tapped lightly on the table with her hand.

The demon slave smiled somewhat embarrassedly.

"There's nothing for you to do, Brother Hu. I just want to move my island next to yours... so we can be neighbors."

"Oh?"

Should we move in and become neighbors?

Ji Yuan pondered for a moment and then understood the meaning behind the demon slave's words. This was not about being neighbors; it was clearly about seeking protection.

To be precise, it's not about seeking one's own protection, but rather the protection of the Fire Spirit Mother!

After all, he was just a cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation.

Since it's the early stage of Core Formation, what can offer protection?

"Who did you offend?"

Ji Yuan simply asked directly.

Upon hearing this, the demon slave didn't rush to answer, but remained silent for a moment before shaking his head.

"I have not offended anyone."

After she finished speaking, she stood up, placed her hands in front of her, touched her left hand's fingers with her right hand, and whispered:

"Brother Hu, you must have heard about some of my stories. My appearance has certainly caused me a lot of trouble."

"So someone's got their eye on that enchanting girl?"

Ji Yuan asked.

That makes things much simpler.

It's simply that someone is lusting after her beauty, or to put it bluntly, someone is after her body.

"Wind Horse".

The demon slave said it outright.

"he?"

Ji Yuan immediately recalled the Core Formation cultivator who had traded Divine Fire Ants with him; he was quite handsome.

But I never expected him to be such a lustful person.

He's only at the mid-stage of Core Formation, and hasn't even formally become a disciple of a Nascent Soul cultivator. I suppose even if he has the skills, that's about it.

If it really came down to a fight, I wouldn't even need the Fire Spirit Mother's protection; I could take him down myself.

However, just to be on the safe side, Ji Yuan asked one more question.

"Who else?"

Upon hearing this, the demon servant, who had been facing away from Ji Yuan, turned around and said with a wry smile:

"As expected, you can't hide anything from Brother Hu."

"The one who really gave me a way out was Ma Gui. At first, I could handle Fuma, but later Ma Gui set his sights on me. His strength and identity... left me powerless, so I had no choice but to seek help from Brother Hu."

...It was Ma Gui!

No wonder he only mentioned the demon slave briefly without any explanation when he introduced him. So that's where the problem lies. That explains it.

Ji Yuan frowned in thought. If it's just a wind horse, then there's no question, just move it over.

Several of them, only at the mid-stage of Core Formation, have already died at Ji Yuan's hands.

But now that it involves Ma Gui... he's in a bit of a predicament.

He definitely wouldn't dare to take action.

But doing so would offend Ma Gui.

But am I afraid of offending him?

What a joke! The Fire Spirit Mother would be afraid of the Hemp Ghost?

Furthermore, Ji Yuan and this bastard are practically mortal enemies. Not only had he been threatened by him back in Winter City, but Ji Yuan had also been threatened by him before.

He even implicated himself in the Black and White Temple, which has now led to the Black and White Temple hunting him down all over the world.

As a result, "Brother Chang Geng" had to hide and dare not show his face.

Ji Yuan is only not confident in killing Ma Gui right now; otherwise, he would have already found an opportunity to lure him outside and killed him with one strike.

Fine, I'll take this opportunity to keep that rascal away from me!

As for whether or not to offend them, I'll have to betray the Bone Nightmare Sect anyway, so what's a mere ghost?

When he was in the Bone Nightmare Sect, he was protected by the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother, so the ghost dared not do anything. But when he left the Bone Nightmare Sect, even those two Nascent Soul stage monsters would probably come after him. By then, a mere Pockmarked Ghost would be nothing at all.

"I know this is a bit of a dilemma. If Brother Hu finds it inconvenient, then let's just forget about it."

The demon slave forced a smile and chuckled dryly a few times.

"It's alright."

Ji Yuan finally spoke with a smile.

The demon servant instinctively thought he had misheard. "Wh... Brother Hu, what did you say?"

"I said it's just a nobody, nothing to worry about."

Ji Yuan gave a calm smile. "If it really is just these two people, Miss Yao can move in anytime."

"really?!"

The demon slave's face showed a hint of surprise. "I guarantee there are only these two! Even if I have some enemies, they are all rogue cultivators. Now that I have joined a sect, they dare not provoke me."

"Within the sect, I have no enemies, but these two are just beyond my control."

Ji Yuan nodded slightly.

"Alright, that enchanting girl, go back and prepare. You can move in when the time comes. If they have any ideas, just tell them you'll listen to me and let them come find me."

Having made up his mind to protect her, Ji Yuan didn't care about anything else.

After all, the Fire Spirit Demon Mother also said that when she goes out now, she represents her reputation!

"good!"

Upon hearing this, the demon slave felt as if she were about to cry tears of joy, and even nodded vigorously, causing the deep abyss on her chest to tremble.

"Thank you... thank you, Brother Hu!"

After speaking, the demon servant bowed deeply to Ji Yuan, then hurriedly stepped forward and pushed the bottle of Nine Nether Incense in front of Ji Yuan.

"Then I'll go back and prepare now."

"Okay, go ahead."

Ji Yuan glanced at Jiu Youxiang in front of him and nodded slightly.

The demon slave came quickly and left quickly, and even took the same route he came from.

For a cultivator at the Core Formation stage to travel underwater instead of flying is quite cautious.

The fact that she could do this after receiving Ji Yuan's approval shows that she is indeed a cautious person.

That's good, then there's no need to worry about her causing trouble or getting herself into trouble after she moves in.

After seeing her off, Ji Yuan reopened the formation, picked up the Nine Nether Incense from the table, and plunged into the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

Upon arriving at the cave, he first glanced at the ancient pine tree supported by jade branches.

The Yin Corpse Demon Fire inside was still burning. Judging from the outside, the pine tree hadn't changed much, meaning the fire hadn't reached the outside yet.

Ji Yuan sensed the interior again.

It turned out that the Yin Corpse Demon Fire had been burning for so long, yet it had only burned one percent of the ancient pine tree.

"It seems it will take several years to burn completely. That's good. The longer it burns, the more it will help the Yin Corpse Demon Fire."

Ji Yuan pondered for a moment, then paid no further attention.

He then opened the porcelain bottle in his hand. As soon as the cap was opened, the rich fragrance of Nine Nether Fragrance wafted out, extremely intoxicating.

Ji Yuan quickly scanned the bottle with his divine sense, and after understanding the situation, he closed the bottle cap.

They were afraid that the medicine's effects would dissipate.

But in that one glance, he saw clearly that the Nine Nether Fragrance inside was actually layers of powder, seemingly scraped off from tree bark, and was brownish in color.

At this point, all the conditions for upgrading the [Wine Cellar] have been met, and all Ji Yuan can do is wait.

We await the successful brewing of these five spirit wines.

Five days after he obtained the Nine Nether Fragrance, the demon slave moved in.

She abandoned her original island and built a new isolated island in the waters next to the Great Dream Island of Jiyuan. It was very close to the island, clearly indicating that the two had a close relationship.

This incident immediately alarmed the entire Bone Nightmare Sect.

At the last Core Formation Ceremony, the name "Great Dream True Man Hu Beizhi" had already spread throughout the entire Bone Nightmare Sect.

And this happened just a few days after the last incident, before the dust had even settled... Of course, the only ones who could truly see through it were the Core Formation cultivators of the Bone Nightmare Sect.

For them, this was the first time Hu Beizhi, a Nascent Soul disciple, had asserted his "sovereignty" since arriving at the Bone Nightmare Sect.

Still going head-to-head with Ma Gui...

After all, Ji Yuan, the newcomer, didn't know about the matter between Ma Gui and the demon slave, but the veteran cultivators of the Bone Nightmare Sect knew it all very well.

Now that Ji Yuan's Core Formation Conference has just started, he has already taken over the Demon Slave. The reasons behind this are quite intriguing.

Especially in the minds of these many Core Formation cultivators, Ma Gui is basically the designated next leader of the Bone Nightmare Sect.

Otherwise, the Bone Nightmare Demon would not have entrusted so many matters to Ma Gui for management.

But now, Hu Beizhi has suddenly appeared out of nowhere, making everything unpredictable.

Ji Yuan was unaware of these things, but even if he had, it wouldn't have mattered much.

The demon doesn't dare to make a move, what's he afraid of?

If they really have to take action, then things will be much easier.

Therefore, since the Core Formation Conference, he hasn't even left the house again.

Even when the demon servant tried to visit him several times to express his gratitude, he refused.

For him, having obtained the Nine Nether Incense and had the demon servants move it over, the matter was considered closed.

Since then, he has devoted himself to seclusion.

When the demon slave failed to befriend Ji Yuan, she turned to another of Ji Yuan's neighbors, a socially awkward woman named An Yue.

The two had frequent interactions.

Ji Yuan didn't think much of it.

In short, after that incident, Ma Gui never came to the door again. Even if there was anything going on inside, he would just send a message to inform them.

As for his salary, he always had it delivered by messengers.

Aside from spending all his time in the Enlightenment Chamber practicing the Sword Manual to improve his cultivation, Ji Yuan spent the rest of his time raising several spirit pets.

Dream Butterfly, Blazing Army Ant, Soul-Eating Bee, Frost Dragon, and the two newly appeared Golden-Feathered Thunder Chickens.

Having a large family and business requires a lot of energy.

Fortunately, with Tu Yue's help, many things were saved, allowing Ji Yuan to focus on his cultivation.

Although the sky inside the Bone Nightmare Sect is gloomy all year round, the sun revolves day and night without ceasing, and it does not stop operating just because the Bone Nightmare Sect has no sun.

Therefore, these five years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Five years later, although Ji Yuan didn't open the jars of spirit wine, he would call up the panel every few days to check if the [Wine Cellar] had met the upgrade requirements.

is the day.

An ordinary day.

Ji Yuan summoned the panel as usual, glanced at it, and his eyes lit up instantly.

Wine Cellar: Level 4 (Upgradeable)

at last!

coming!

Ji Yuan entered Lingtai Fangcun Mountain immediately and arrived at the second floor [wine cellar]. As soon as he arrived, he smelled an extremely rich aroma of wine.

He glanced at the ground.

He had already laid out 888 mid-grade spirit stones, 1 jin of Heart-Devouring Water, and 3 liang of Nine Nether Fragrance on the ground.

This is the moment we've been waiting for!

"【Wine Cellar】Upgrade!"

Ji Yuan's heart stirred, and the three things in front of him turned to ashes and vanished. In turn, a rich aroma of wine filled the interior of the wine cellar.

Ji Yuan took a breath and found himself feeling somewhat lightheaded.

But behind this elation, he discovered that his cultivation level was actually increasing, and his understanding of the "Sword Canon" had also improved.

This wine cellar upgrade has such amazing effects!

Ji Yuan had just sat down, preparing to cultivate for a while, when he found three jugs of wine in front of him.

Two of the jugs were his familiar "Free Spirit Wine" and "Peerless Wine," but this newly appeared jug...

This wine pot is only the size of a palm. The body is carved from warm jade, with a faint moonlight white hue. It is engraved with intertwined cloud patterns all over the body, and the lid is a small piece of red jade, which is extremely beautiful.

The moment Ji Yuan saw the pot of wine, he already knew what it was.

The Nine Netherworlds Burn Longevity Wine!

(End of this chapter)