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Chapter 374 Hua Yaoyue Protects the Way Again (Part 1) [Requesting Monthly Tickets]

"I have fulfilled my mission!"

After Wen Jiu handed the storage bag containing 10 jin of Hao Ri Meteorite Rock to Ji Yuan, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

There was no other way; these 10 jin of Hao Ri Meteorite Rocks were worth 15 mid-grade spirit stones.

Wen Jiu had no idea how Li Changshou, who was only in the early stage of Core Formation, could produce so many spirit stones in one go.

Even for a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator like him from the Black and White Temple, it would take him a lot of hard work to come up with 1 mid-grade spirit stones.

Therefore, he dared not even think about what would happen if he accidentally lost the storage bag; he would not be able to pay it back even if he sold everything he owned.

Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened.

Ji Yuan took the storage bag with both hands and scanned it with his divine sense.

Inside, there were two rhombus-shaped pieces of ore, grayish-white in color, but inside they could see a liquid that looked like magma, and inside the liquid, there were also specks of light that looked like starlight.

Two pieces, each weighing 5 jin, totaling 10 jin.

At this point, only one material remains for Ji Yuan to upgrade the Meteor Cannon.

He breathed a sigh of relief, and after putting away the storage bag, he stood up and bowed to Wenjiu.

"This time, we owe it all to Brother Wen."

"Brother Li, what are you saying?" Wen Jiu hurriedly reached out to help Ji Yuan up, a genuine smile appearing on his face. "Actually, I should thank Brother Li."

"Oh? Why are you thanking me, Brother Wen?"

Ji Yuan asked in surprise.

Wen Jiu smiled and said, "Last time I helped Brother Li spend a lot of money to exchange for two Nine Luminaries Stones. This time, not to mention, I spent 15 mid-grade spirit stones in one go, which naturally attracted the attention of many cultivators in the Black and White Temple."

"To put it bluntly, they saw my abilities, which raised my status within the organization considerably. Now I have access to many resources that I couldn't get my hands on before."

"That's great news!"

Ji Yuan was overjoyed.

Wen Jiu nodded, but then, as if remembering something, she put away her relaxed expression.

"The Sunburst Meteorite Rock is still within my capabilities, but this Energy Gathering Stone... is something I am powerless to do."

"How so?"

Ji Yuan got up and sat down next to Wen Jiu. "What I just heard from Brother Wen is that you have some connections?"

"have."

He sipped the warm wine, pondered for a moment, and then said thoughtfully:

"I know it's there, but I can't get my hands on it. Brother Li... well, I don't know about your abilities then."

Where?

Ji Yuan hurriedly pressed for an answer.

He doesn't even know where it is, let alone how to get it.

"Yunya Temple".

Wenjiu didn't keep them in suspense; he gave the answer directly.

"...Yunya Temple".

Upon hearing this answer, Ji Yuan subconsciously frowned.

He is currently in the far north, but Yunya Temple is located in the far south, thousands of miles away.

Its sect's location can even be said to be the southernmost of the eight sacred lands.

Because, like the Bone Nightmare Sect and the Soul Refining Hall, it is not located on the Extreme Abyss Continent, but on an island overseas.

The island was originally unnamed, but ever since Yunya Temple established its sect there, the island has been called Yunya Island.

Although Ji Yuan had never been there, he had seen many geomantic maps and heard many rumors.

Of the eight sacred sites, Yunya Temple is the only one that is truly isolated overseas.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they live in complete isolation.

It is located in the southwest of the Abyss Continent, and the distance is very far whether you go east to the Southern Border City or north to the Western Border City.

Therefore, it is extremely difficult for the disciples of Yunya Temple to come out.

However, it is also very difficult for cultivators outside to make a trip to Yunya Temple.

"In its early years, Yunya Temple only had two Nascent Soul cultivators. One was Lu the Carpenter, who was in the middle Nascent Soul stage and was known as the 'Old Monster of the Qian Array,' and the other was Su Baize, who was in the early Nascent Soul stage and was known as the 'Immortal Physician Baize.' Both of them were quite friendly, so even though Yunya Temple was not well-known among the Eight Sacred Lands, it was still on good terms with all the sects and factions."

Wen Jiu slowly explained, "Until a few years ago, a rogue cultivator in the early Nascent Soul stage of the demonic path... Soul Devouring Venerable, for some unknown reason, suddenly claimed to have joined Yunya Temple. This Soul Devouring Venerable had defected from the Soul Refining Hall in his early years and had been hunted down by the Soul Refining Hall ever since... As a result, Yunya Temple, which had always been isolated from the world, became enemies with the Soul Refining Hall."

After finishing speaking, Wenjiu shook his head and sighed.

"I really don't know why Yunya Temple would take such a risky step."

"Even if it's the demonic path, it's still a Nascent Soul cultivator. Who wouldn't want a Nascent Soul cultivator joining?" Ji Yuan smiled, not thinking that much about it.

"That's true. In any case, with the addition of this Soul Devouring Venerable, Yunya Temple now has three Nascent Soul cultivators, which is comparable to any of the Eight Sacred Lands."

Wenjiu nodded and said, "Perhaps there weren't that many reasons to begin with."

"Indeed, Brother Wen, you were talking about this energy-gathering stone..."

Ji Yuan asked tentatively.

"It's on this Soul Devouring Venerable." Wen Jiu pondered, "According to the information I gathered inside the sect, he once took out three Energy Gathering Stones at a Nascent Soul trading fair in the far south, but the price was extremely high, and the deal was not completed. So he most likely still has three Energy Gathering Stones on him."

After listening to Wen Jiu's explanation, Ji Yuan frowned, looking worried.

The Nascent Soul cultivator had three Energy Gathering Stones, which he was asking for an extremely high price, and even other Nascent Soul cultivators couldn't trade with him for them.

If I go there, will I be able to complete the transaction?

That's obviously impossible... but not necessarily. Ji Yuan thought back on the treasures he had, and there were indeed some that would tempt even Nascent Soul stage monsters.

One of them are these cultivation techniques: the "Canglan Nine Tribulations Sword Manual" and the "Transforming Yin and Absorbing Spirit Book" for Dharma practitioners, both of which are cultivation methods that can lead directly to the Nascent Soul stage.

As for the Sword Manual, Ji Yuan swore an oath not to pass it on to outsiders.

However, this "Book of Yin Transformation and Spirit Absorption" was given to me at the risk of my life by the Old Demon Crossing the Sea. If I wanted to sell it, it wouldn't be impossible, since I had already received the inheritance.

In addition, there is the body cultivation technique, "Nine Revolutions Profound Yang Technique." Judging from the reaction of the spirit of the Martial God Tower, if this technique were to spread, it would cause a huge uproar, not to mention the mere Yunya Temple, but even if it were placed on the legendary Martial God Continent.

Therefore, this information cannot be shared with outsiders.

In addition, there is the Fountain of Youth. Ji Yuan still has more than 120 bottles left. One bottle is for one sip, and one sip can extend one's life by 20 years.

Although it has considerable side effects, every cultivator would want this kind of immortal talent that can prolong life.

Only Nascent Soul cultivators truly have the opportunity to plot against them.

Then there are the two rare treasures on Ji Yuan's person.

One hid behind a bamboo hat, the other chased lightning and flew through the clouds.

These two items should also be able to tempt the Nascent Soul stage monsters.

Finally, there's the Nine Netherworld Burning Longevity Wine. Once this item is produced, let alone the mere Cloud Cliff Temple... Ji Yuan has no doubt that if he were to take out this Nine Netherworld Burning Longevity Wine, it would inevitably change the entire landscape of the Extreme Abyss Continent!

If the Black and White Temples truly lost their Nascent Soul Ancestor, and the other holy lands all obtained the Nine Netherworld Burning Longevity Wine... then they wouldn't need to think about maintaining order.

The entire Abyss Continent is bound to descend into chaos.

He wanted to make a deal with a Nascent Soul cultivator, but he didn't have the strength of a Nascent Soul cultivator... No, wait!

A name suddenly popped into Ji Yuan's mind.

【Three Immortal Islands】

"That's why I say there's a way, but it's also the same as not having a way."

Wenjiu sighed as he spoke.

In his view, if Ji Yuan didn't mobilize an ancestor with the same Nascent Soul cultivation level, he probably wouldn't be able to get his hands on this energy-gathering stone.

"Is this energy-gathering stone really that rare?"

Ji Yuan seemed to be struggling internally as he asked the question.

"Yes."

He warmed the wine, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip to moisten his throat, and then continued:

"This energy-gathering stone doesn't have any veins. It's generally produced in only two ways: either as a by-product in other rare mineral veins, like the Hao Ri Meteorite Rock vein that Brother Li needed earlier... Perhaps there's a tiny chance that it can produce this energy-gathering stone."

"Either in various secret and dangerous places, where one seizes the creation of heaven and earth, such a rare object can be produced."

"Actually, the Eight Holy Lands all have some energy-gathering stones, and the Black and White Temple has even more. It's just that with our abilities and strength, it's very difficult for us brothers to get our hands on them."

Wen Jiuduan then explained the whole story for Ji Yuan's reference.

After hearing this, Ji Yuan couldn't help but have a thought in his mind... Maybe it would be faster to ask the Bone Nightmare Old Demon for two pieces.

But this was just wishful thinking. Ji Yuan had no doubt that the moment he uttered this idea, he would be hung up and beaten by the Bone Nightmare Demon.

Ji Yuan wouldn't even dare to dream of making a deal with them.

He even felt that going to the Far East, to the Abyss Land to negotiate a deal with Plum Manor, would be safer than going to the Bone Nightmare Demon.

But to be honest, it really is a solution.

After much thought, Ji Yuan realized that there were only two ways to obtain the energy-gathering stone.

One option is to go to Yunya Temple, but Ji Yuan thinks that we should go to Sanxian Island first for this route.

...Perhaps if we go to the Three Immortal Islands, we can solve it directly.

The other thing is to go find Plum Manor.

If he were to openly and honestly approach him, he would most likely not dare to make a move, but Ji Yuan wouldn't dare to gamble either.

After all, the highest-ranking cultivator at Yunya Temple was only at the Nascent Soul stage, so Ji Yuan still had a chance to escape after taking a sip of wine.

But this old thief from Plum Manor... is a Nascent Soul cultivator. Even if Ji Yuan drank all the wine, he still couldn't defeat him.

"Alright, thank you for your help, Brother Wen. I'll think of something else."

"Yes, Brother Li, please remember to be careful. This matter is very serious and cannot be rushed."

After giving Wenjiu a final word of advice, he got up and left the cave.

After seeing him off, Ji Yuan remained in the cave, still deep in thought.

"Three Immortal Islands... Before my master left, he told me that if I had any trouble, I should go to Three Immortal Islands. No matter what kind of trouble it was, there would be someone there who could help me solve it. At worst, I could just ask him for an energy-gathering stone and see if he could solve it."

"Although Master said that favors are one less to use each time, how can we increase our strength if we don't use them?"

"Once I reach the Nascent Soul stage myself, I estimate this favor will be useless to me."

As Ji Yuan pondered, he paced back and forth inside the cave.

"Although Plum Manor is a road, it is still more dangerous than the road to Yunya Temple. After all, he tried to kill me last time."

After some thought, Ji Yuan naturally made up his mind.

Let's go to Yunya Temple and collect the energy-gathering stone!

However, to get to Yunya Temple, you have to go to Sanxian Island first... Where is Sanxian Island located again?

Ji Yuan took out a geomantic map from his storage bag and spread it out on the table.

"Winter City leads directly to Southland City, and further south, after sailing out to sea, head straight southwest to reach these Three Immortal Islands."

After determining the direction, Ji Yuan couldn't help but think about the origin of the Three Immortal Islands.

Legend has it that the Three Immortals Island was originally nameless, but later three female cultivators at the peak of the Core Formation stage settled there together, saying they would join forces to enter seclusion and break through to the Nascent Soul stage, so they renamed the island Three Immortals Island.

However, the final result... was not as satisfactory as expected.

Otherwise, the Three Immortal Islands would have long been poised to challenge the Eight Sacred Lands.

Not only did the three of them fail to achieve Nascent Soul formation together, but they also all failed to break through to the next level, with one of them nearly dying.

Over time, the Three Immortal Islands faded from public view.

Ji Yuan had to consult many ancient texts before he finally found out the origin of the Three Immortal Islands.

Judging from the normal course of development, those three cultivators who broke through to the peak of the Core Formation stage back then, even if they haven't perished, are probably nearing the end of their lives.

"Could it be that one of these three female cultivators successfully formed her Nascent Soul? And happened to owe Master a favor?"

Otherwise, Ji Yuan wouldn't have been able to think of any other possibilities.

If he were only at the peak of the Core Formation stage, Ji Yuan felt that he still wouldn't be good enough for Hua Yaoyue.

"No matter what, we'll find out once we go and see for ourselves."

Ji Yuan quickly packed his things and, instead of returning to the Bone Nightmare Sect, headed straight for the teleportation port of Winter City.

After he came here to inquire, he learned that the teleportation array to the Southern Border City had just been activated yesterday, and if he wanted to go, he would have to wait at least three more months.

But soon this person gave an alternative method, which was to first teleport to Black and White City, and then from Black and White City to Southern Border City. If calculated this way, it would only take a month.

Since there was nothing wrong with the plan, after paying 5000 mid-grade spirit stones, he arrived at Black and White City, the most famous city in the world.

However, he was only passing through this time, and he didn't have time to experience the grandeur of the Black and White City.

A month later.

Inside the Southern Border City teleportation port, as the teleportation array lit up, a young man in the early Core Formation stage dressed in blue robes curiously looked around.

Upon arriving in this Southern Border City, Ji Yuan immediately felt a familiar humid heat.

Ji Yuan had experienced this feeling before in the South Sea City when he was on the Canglu Continent.

I never imagined that the climate in the Southern Border City would be like this.

"Welcome to Southern Border City."

A cultivator from the Black and White Temple, at the early stage of Core Formation, stepped out from the high platform in mid-air, speaking mechanically as if he were a machine.

Ji Yuan clasped his hands slightly in a fist salute, then transformed into a beam of light and flew away from the place.

After exiting the teleportation port, his view finally changed.

Not only was the sky no longer gray and hazy, but what one could see when looking up was an endless expanse of azure blue, without even a single white cloud in sight.

Unlike Winterhold, the entire Southern City seemed to be built in a dense forest. Looking down from mid-air, Ji Yuan could see many tall trees.

Some shops are built directly on treetops hundreds of meters high, while others are inside tree cavities.

For Ji Yuan, this was quite a novel matter.

As for the cultivators coming and going, whether male or female, they were all dressed quite lightly.

People like Ji Yuan, dressed in a blue robe, were very obvious to them... they were clearly from out of town.

So Ji Yuan made a hand seal, and his blue robe changed into a loose, open-chested style, which made him look much more breathable.

"Forget it, let's wait until we get back to explore. Right now, we need to get on our way and check out the Three Immortal Islands first. If we can't figure it out, I'll think of something else."

With this thought in mind, Ji Yuan, who had been sitting in the empty room, turned around and flew straight south.

Nearly ten days passed in this way.

When Ji Yuan reached a secluded spot, he released the Hundred Insect Immortal, who was in the early stage of Core Formation, from the [Mass Burial Mound] and had him ride the escape light to continue his journey.

Ji Yuan himself then entered the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, and then turned the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain into dust, hiding it in the sleeve of the Hundred Insect Immortal.

In this way, he can cultivate peacefully inside this natal magic treasure.

And you don't have to worry about it being too slow.

With the cultivation level of the Hundred Insect Immortal at the early stage of Core Formation, even though his speed was reduced somewhat after transforming into a corpse puppet, he was still faster than ordinary flying magical artifacts.

Time stands still in the cave.

Ji Yuan continued his cultivation, occasionally venturing out to explore and determine directions, leaving everything else to the Hundred Insect Immortal.

Nearly five months passed before he deduced from the surrounding islands that he had arrived near the Three Immortal Islands.

So he put away the Hundred Insect Immortal and went out on his own to continue his journey.

a few days later.

In Ji Yuan's vision, deep in the endless sea ahead, appeared an island as large as Ice and Fire Island.

But that's not so bad. The real big islands are Refining Soul Island and Cloud Cliff Island. It's said that when cultivators go there, they feel that there's not much difference from the mainland.

"Three Immortal Islands..."

Ji Yuan considered whether to use his divine sense to explore the way, but after some thought, he gave up.

There's a high probability that there are Nascent Soul level cultivators on this island. My own divine sense has at least reached the half-step Nascent Soul level, and it might even be comparable to some slightly weaker early Nascent Soul cultivators.

Therefore, it would be too arrogant of me to use this divine sense to explore the way.

After much deliberation, Ji Yuan still chose to step forward using the escape light.

After about half an incense stick's time, he stopped outside the Three Immortal Islands, still dressed in a green robe. He bowed slightly towards the islands and then said softly:

"Disciple Hua Yaoyue requests an audience with Senior."

The Three Immortals Island is rarely visited by people. Ji Yuan's arrival here with his Core Formation stage cultivation must have already attracted the attention of the Nascent Soul cultivator behind him.

If he really didn't notice, that's fine. He just revealed his master's real name, and that senior should know his identity by then, right?

After Ji Yuan finished speaking, he stood with his hands clasped and waited silently.

After a few breaths, having received no response, he decided to cup his hands and call out again.

But just as he raised his hands again, a somewhat familiar voice rang out in the sky above his mind.

"Hua Yaoyue's disciple? I seem to remember you not looking like this?"

Ji Yuan froze on the spot.

He felt the voice was very familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

But when he tries to remember, he can't.

So for a moment, I didn't know what to say.

But what he was certain of was that the Nascent Soul cultivator on the Three Immortal Islands was not one of the three female cultivators, but someone else entirely.

As he was thinking, the space in front of him rippled slightly, and as a few drops of water scattered, a figure appeared in front of him.

This was an old man wearing a gray cloth robe, with white hair and beard, and a slightly hunched back. He had his hands behind his back and a warm smile on his face.

Ji Yuan felt like he was an old man next door.

But looking at his face, Ji Yuan became even more puzzled.

Ji Yuan racked his brains, almost recalling everyone he had ever met, but still couldn't recognize who the person in front of him was.

Ji Yuan sized him up, and he was sizing up Ji Yuan in return.

"Are you really her last disciple?"

The old man looked Ji Yuan up and down, and even examined him carefully several times with his divine sense, but still could not identify him.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan naturally realized what was going on.

He made a hand seal to remove the shape-shifting talisman from his body, and with a flash of white light, he immediately revealed his original form and appearance.

The old man suddenly realized what was happening.

Ji Yuan bowed slightly and asked curiously, "Senior, have you greeted me?"

"I've seen it."

The old man nodded, turned around, and said in a telepathic voice, "Water Dragon Sect, you must invite me to eat my disciples and grand-disciples."

Ji Yuan, who was already somewhat stunned, froze on the spot.

"You...you...it was you?!"

Ji Yuan originally wanted to say "You old turtle," but before he could finish speaking, he realized what he was saying.

But it was only after realizing what had happened that Ji Yuan was so shocked.

Because the person in front of you... isn't human at all!

It was a real, fully-fledged demon in human form!

This means he is at least at the mid-stage of the fourth rank, which corresponds to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm in the human race!

When Ji Yuan met him, he was still hiding underground in the Water Dragon Sect, keeping a low profile and not daring to show himself.

But now... Ji Yuan never expected that she would see him again in this Abyss Continent.

Moreover, I even saw his incarnation.

"senior……"

Ji Yuan subconsciously thought of the Water Dragon Sect and Hua Yaoyue, so he was somewhat moved.

"This is not the place to talk. Please come with me."

After the old man finished speaking, he led Ji Yuan out.

When he came to his senses, he found himself in a submerged underwater palace.

The formation isolates the inside from the outside; one can see swimming fish when looking up, and everything in sight is extraordinary.

Ji Yuan even felt as if he had entered an underwater dragon palace.

"My real name is Long Ba. You can just call me Senior Long."

The old man walked ahead and spoke slowly.

Ji Yuan quickly cupped his hands in greeting, "This junior greets Uncle Long."

Previously, Ji Yuan did not know who Hua Yaoyue had left him with a backup plan, so he was prepared to be distant and polite.

But now...

Now that he knows who the backup plan is, and that they have such a close relationship... if he doesn't cling to their coattails, Ji Yuan feels like he'd be a complete idiot.

Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared.

Now that I'm ready, the opportunity is right in front of me, so...

"You, you."

Upon hearing this address, Long Ba couldn't help but chuckle.

He never imagined that the aloof Hua Yaoyue would teach such a disciple.

He was still a closed-door disciple.

But then he thought about it again and sighed in his heart... It's good to have this kind of temperament. Only this kind of temperament can live a long life. If I had this kind of temperament, why would I have taken human form only now?

"What happened to the Water Dragon Sect?"

After Long Ba took his seat, he casually served tea to Ji Yuan. "Sit down and let's talk. You don't need to be so formal with me."

"Yes."

Ji Yuan carried the tea with both hands and sat down to the side.

Ji Yuan thought that when this Uncle Long Ba left, the Water Dragon Sect should still be in trouble, so it was normal that he didn't know the situation inside the sect.

He thought for a moment and organized his thoughts.

He then recounted everything he knew about the Water Dragon Sect and the Six Immortals Sect of Shangdong.

Long Ba didn't disturb him and just listened attentively.

After Ji Yuan finished speaking, his first words were:

"The entire Huanxi Palace has moved to the Abyss Continent and has now been merged into Yunya Temple."

"What?!"

Ji Yuan was immediately surprised upon hearing this, even feeling that it was a statement that was sure to shock.

"Joyful Palace...it actually moved to the Abyss Continent? And it even merged with Cloud Cliff Temple?"

When Huanxi Palace left Canglu, Ji Yuan had not yet left.

At that time, he was wondering where the entire Huanxi Palace sect had moved to. Did they find a remote island overseas, or did they go to the Desolate Ancient Continent with the Water Dragon Sect?

Of course, he had considered the Abyss Continent, but he felt that the possibility was really slim.

Because there is a wind barrier separating the two continents from everything, before the teleportation array was activated, people like Ji Yuan who smuggled themselves across the passage faced a near-death experience, let alone the relocation of an entire clan.

"Exactly."

Long Ba nodded, his eyes revealing his seriousness.

"However, very few people know about this. I estimate that only the Black and White Temples might know something about it, while the other holy sites... probably don't know anything about it."

"I happened to be returning from the Western Border City when I ran into that Lady Huanxi. She looked familiar, and that's how I learned about this."

Ji Yuan nodded, having grasped the key point.

"Uncle-Master Long has also been to the Western Border City."

"Hmm..." Long Ba pondered for a moment, then looked up at Ji Yuan and, after a brief pause, said:

"Although your master told me not to tell you this, I feel it's necessary for you to know."

"Please speak, Uncle-Master."

Ji Yuan leaned forward slightly, and even changed his address from "Uncle-Master Long" to "Uncle-Master".

"When you were in seclusion forming your core, a great phenomenon occurred, but it ultimately froze on five auspicious clouds, you know that?"

"I understand."

After Ji Yuan emerged from seclusion, both Liu Yuan and Mu Xueyao told him about it.

"Actually, based on the commotion you made at the time, it's possible that at least seven, eight, or even nine flowers could appear. However, such a phenomenon would be too great and would inevitably attract the covetousness of many people, especially some Nascent Soul cultivators whose lifespans are already limited. They would want to keep you captive and use you as a vessel for possession."

"...So, it was my martial uncle who helped me cover up the strange phenomenon back then?"

Ji Yuan immediately understood the key point in Long Ba's words.

"Yes, your master told me about this before she set off. She also predicted that you would most likely break through in this Western City, so she told me to wait there until you finished breaking through before leaving."

Long Ba nodded and said, "Perhaps it's a small matter to your master, so it's normal that she doesn't take it to heart."

"That's true, that's just her personality."

Without realizing it, Ji Yuan's voice also became somewhat low.

He originally thought that the Three Immortals Island was already the place arranged by Hua Yaoyue to protect him.

Unexpectedly, I ended up protecting myself without even realizing it.

...Master.

Ji Yuan subconsciously muttered to himself.

"She also asked me to remind you to find a safer place before forming your Nascent Soul, otherwise the Nascent Soul phenomenon is too great, and without the protection of fellow Daoists, something might happen... Hmm, she was certain that you would make a lot of enemies."

Long Ba said another sentence.

Ji Yuan took a deep breath and silently made a mental note of the matter.

"Alright, thank you, Uncle-Master. I've got it."

Long Ba stroked his beard and smiled, "Don't worry, if you form your Nascent Soul here on the Abyss Continent, just send a message and I will be there... Don't worry, this wasn't arranged by your master, it was my own decision."

"This disciple thanks my master for his kindness."

Ji Yuan quickly stood up and bowed, but as he stood up, a hint of embarrassment appeared on his face.

"This disciple is currently only at the early stage of Core Formation, and the Nascent Soul stage... is still far from being achieved."

"Don't worry, it'll happen sooner or later."

Long Ba, however, believed it.

Of course, the main reason is still to believe in Hua Yaoyue.

If Ji Yuan, who is her last disciple, can't even reach the Nascent Soul stage, then that would be a huge joke.

When the elders praised him, Ji Yuan smiled shyly and got up to sit back down.

After a few pleasantries and pleasantries, Long Ba finally took a breath and asked:

"You wouldn't come to my temple without a reason. Tell me, you must have come here because you have some trouble."

"No one is more wise than my uncle."

Ji Yuan first uttered a compliment that was practically free, then hesitated for a long time before speaking:

"After I formed my core in the Western Border City, I went to the Winter City for some cultivation matters. I cultivated there for several years, and then, by sheer coincidence, I ran into the Bone Nightmare Old Demon of the Bone Nightmare Sect..."

Ji Yuan then recounted his experiences at the Bone Nightmare Sect in detail.

It includes both the threats and intimidation of the Bone Nightmare Demon and the forceful control by the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother.

However, he portrayed the act of voluntarily giving away his soul as an act of forcibly demanding it.

In addition, he also appropriately concealed his "Severing God Technique".

After all, it's rare to meet an elder in the family, so if you don't act pitiful, how can you expect to get their care?

Unexpectedly, after listening, Long Ba remained silent for a long time before speaking softly:

"You...you don't mean for me to kill the Bone Nightmare Demon couple, do you?"

"...Would it be alright, Martial Uncle?"

Ji Yuan tentatively asked in return.

"Can't."

Long Ba shook his head directly, "I'm not strong enough, but if you really want to handle this matter..."

Long Ba pondered for a moment and said, "The Lord of the Sea Ruins, Mei Zhuang, has always wanted me to join the Sea Ruins, but I have refused. I can use this as a condition to get him to negotiate a deal with the Old Demon Bone Nightmare to exchange you for me. He can definitely handle this."

"No, no need."

Ji Yuan quickly replied, "This disciple has another way to handle this matter."

Upon hearing that it wasn't about that matter, Long Ba secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but outwardly remained calm and asked:

"So, what brings you here to see me?"

"I need two energy-gathering stones for my cultivation. I'm desperate, so I thought of asking my uncle for help."

Ji Yuan told him the truth.

(End of this chapter)