Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 375 Meeting a Fellow Villager in a Foreign Land! [Requesting Double Monthly Tickets]

"Energy-gathering stone?"

Long Ba, who had just thought he had gotten an easy job, immediately frowned, because this item was also extremely difficult for him to find.

Even the first solution he could think of was to go to Plum Manor.

There was nothing they could do; after all, Mei Zhuang was a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

He could roam freely throughout the entire Abyss Continent, so this little matter was naturally a piece of cake for him.

"Exactly."

Seeing Long Shishu's reaction, Ji Yuan knew that he didn't have any left, so he immediately said, "This disciple knows where to find some, but they are quite difficult to obtain, which is why I thought of asking Shishu for help."

Where?

Long Ba asked.

"At Yunya Temple, the Soul Devouring Venerable has three pieces, but I only need two of them."

As soon as Ji Yuan finished speaking, Long Ba's brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed again.

"You don't mean for me to kill this Soul Devourer, do you?"

He then began to explain, "After Lady Huanxi joined Yunya Temple, although she had the strength of the mid-Nascent Soul stage, she was always controlled by the old monster Qianzhen and the physician Bai Ze of Yunya Temple. Later, she had no choice but to use the Dual Cultivation Technique to attract the rogue cultivator Soul Devouring Venerable to join Yunya Temple together. Now she can be considered to have formed a standoff with the old monster Qianzhen and the other two."

"...I see. So now Yunya Temple has become the strongest force on the righteous path, with four Nascent Soul cultivators and a mid-stage fourth-order array master like Qianzhen Old Monster. It's even stronger than Xuanqing Sect."

"Then we'll see if Yunya Temple can hold its ground and avoid splitting up."

Long Ba said with a smile.

"That's true."

Ji Yuan could naturally understand the meaning behind Long Ba's words.

The Cloud Cliff Sect may seem powerful now, but the division between the righteous and the demonic has actually taken shape. If they can't reach an agreement internally... it could be a big problem.

"But it should be alright; if we split up, both will lose; if we unite, both will win."

Long Ba's relaxed expression vanished. "So, if this Soul Devouring Venerable were still a rogue cultivator, it wouldn't matter. But now that he's become that Lady Joy's lover..."

"If I wanted to kill him, not only would Lady Huanxi disagree, but even Old Monster Qianzhen and the others wouldn't agree."

Ji Yuan discovered that his newly acquainted Uncle Long... seemed a bit stubborn. In his view, there seemed to be only one way to deal with things: kill!

"What I mean is, we can think of other ways; there's no need to kill them right away, right?"

Ji Yuan rubbed his hands together awkwardly, after all, for a Core Formation cultivator like him, these words were already extremely presumptuous.

"right."

Long Ba didn't think much of it and nodded directly. "Scheming is something that your human race is good at. Just do what you think is best. I'll accompany you to Cloud Cliff Island later."

Hearing such words of trust, Ji Yuan was somewhat moved.

Regardless, at least for now, this Uncle Long is still extremely reliable.

Either he is inherently trustworthy, or... Hua Yaoyue used some other means to make him so obedient.

For example, a grand oath or something like that.

Therefore, Ji Yuan still planned to continue to make contact. If this Uncle Long Ba was really reliable, Ji Yuan would prepare to give him a pot of Nine Netherworld Burning Longevity Wine as a trump card.

With an annual yield of one ounce, Ji Yuan has already saved quite a bit.

This stuff can't be drunk in large quantities, so storing too much won't make a difference. It's better to give out a pot first to maximize its potential.

After all, Ji Yuan could only reach the Nascent Soul stage at most after taking a sip.

However, if Long Ba were to take a sip, he would directly reach the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

Forget about the Bone Nightmare Demon, even if it were Plum Manor, they could still chase and beat it up.

In addition, his true form is an old tortoise... Tortoise-type demon beasts have the longest lifespans.

Therefore, for Long Ba, burning fifty years of lifespan with a single sip of Nine Netherworld Burning Longevity Wine should not be a big deal.

If it really comes to a life-or-death battle, he could probably withstand a few sips of alcohol.

"Alright, does Martial Uncle know anything about this Soul Devouring Venerable? If not, we'll have to go to Cloud Cliff Island to inquire about it first."

"I'm not sure. After all, that's human territory. I don't want to go there unless it's absolutely necessary."

Long Ba shook his head. "In that case, let's not delay and go explore first."

"it is good."

Having received such dedicated assistance from a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, Ji Yuan had nothing more to say.

So the two of them discussed it and realized that Long Ba didn't have much to prepare, so he immediately left the water mansion with Ji Yuan.

However, after leaving the Water Mansion, Ji Yuan affixed a shape-changing talisman to his body, changing his identity and appearance. Long Ba watched this and guessed that such a miraculous method was most likely left behind by Hua Yaoyue.

"By the way, Uncle-Master, I heard there were originally three Core Formation Peak cultivators on Three Immortal Islands, but why didn't I sense their presence there just now?"

On the way west to Yunya Island, Ji Yuan asked curiously.

"Dead, the last one... He held on until I reached the Three Immortal Islands, and after seeing me, he died too."

Long Ba did not hide anything, but spoke frankly.

"Hmm? What do you mean by that, Martial Uncle?"

Ji Yuan could clearly tell that there seemed to be a hidden meaning in those words.

"They have a history with my clan. The Three Immortal Islands were originally called Divine Turtle Island, and they are my clan's territory. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come here directly after returning to the Abyss Continent."

"I see... So Martial Uncle came from this Abyss Continent?"

As he said this, a hint of nostalgia appeared in Long Ba's eyes.

For some unknown reason, he remained silent for a long while before saying, "When I went to Canglu, the Shang Dynasty had not yet been destroyed."

"Wh...what?!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan immediately turned his head and looked at his Uncle Long beside him in disbelief.

This isn't some junior uncle, this is clearly a living fossil... Shang Ting is a ruthless character who has survived to this day, damn it, no wonder he caught Master's eye.

However, Long Ba clearly didn't want to talk about this topic anymore, and immediately shut up after he finished speaking.

Ji Yuan was still immersed in what Long Ba had said. After thinking about it for a while, he felt that the lifespan of the demon race was really damn long... Long Ba in front of him, and Meizhuang in the faraway sea ruins, were living fossils that had lived from the Shang court to the present day.

A fourth-tier demonic beast, equivalent to the Nascent Soul stage, can have a lifespan of several thousand years.

But what about the Nascent Soul cultivators of the human race?

Those who can live for a thousand years are considered to have lived an extremely long life.

"Uncle-Master, how's things going in the Sea Ruins?"

It was rare to run into someone from the same family, especially someone at the Nascent Soul stage, so Ji Yuan naturally wanted to find out more information.

After all, this kind of thing... is just like the Bone Nightmare Demon marrying his master's wife. This kind of thing will only spread within the small circle of Nascent Soul cultivators, and outsiders will never know about it.

However, it is a well-known fact among Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Plum Manor... is very strong." Long Ba sighed, "When I say strong, I don't mean cultivation level, but rather his methods of managing subordinates."

"Ever since the previous Lord of the Sea Ruins was nearing the end of his lifespan, the entire Sea Ruins has been in chaos. Several mid-Nascent Soul stage old demons fought each other, none of them willing to submit to the others. Finally, after Mei Zhuang came from Cang Luo, he first met with the previous Lord of the Sea Ruins. It is unknown what they talked about, but when Mei Zhuang reappeared, he had already obtained the scepter of the Lord of the Sea Ruins."

"After he ascended to the throne, he first used force to kill a sea beast in the mid-Nascent Soul stage, and the other races immediately submitted upon seeing this."

"Nowadays... all the sea creatures of the entire Abyss Continent are at his command. I may seem to have a leisurely status now, but if he really wants to pressure me with important matters, I still have to obey his orders."

...This Master Mei seems to have some real skills.

"I always feel like he's plotting something big. If you run into him, be careful. If you have to, just mention my name."

There was a hint of helplessness in Long Ba's words.

"This disciple thanks my master."

Regardless of whether it was useful or not, Long Ba's words made Ji Yuan feel concerned.

The two then chatted casually, with Ji Yuan asking questions and Long Ba telling stories most of the time.

After all, some things that Ji Yuan read in books were still information that had been passed around many times, like some unofficial histories... making it impossible to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

But for Long Ba, it was something he had personally experienced.

For example, Ji Yuan asked about Mei Zhuang's identity in the Shang Court in his early years... Ji Yuan had read in unofficial history that Mei Zhuang was actually the mount of the Shang Court's Holy Lord.

When I asked... I was surprised to find it was true!

It was only after the Holy Lord and his wife left that Plum Manor was freed from its suppression and restraints, and it gradually transformed from a mount into a person of extraordinary strength, thus becoming the revered Master Plum Manor.

Ji Yuan then asked about the Bone Nightmare Old Demon and his master, Nightmare True Lord, but Long Ba didn't know much about this.

After all, he was already on the Canglu Continent at that time.

He didn't know much about the Yin Ghost Sect, let alone the boundless wind barrier that separated the Canglu and Jiyuan continents, or the terrifying Fallen Immortal Ravine.

All I can say is that Long Ba knows some things, but not much.

The speed of a Nascent Soul cultivator traveling is naturally far beyond that of a Core Formation cultivator like Ji Yuan. However, even for a Nascent Soul cultivator like Long Ba, it took him more than a month to fly from the Three Immortal Islands to Cloud Cliff Island.

Ji Yuan had heard that there was a teleportation array inside the Black and White Temple that led directly to the Eight Holy Lands.

Unfortunately, that kind of teleportation array is unusable even by Wenjiu herself, let alone through Wenjiu's connections. She can only travel on her own.

When Ji Yuan saw Yunya Island from afar on the sea, he couldn't help but have a feeling.

...This isn't an island, it's clearly a continent.

The two landed at the southern end of Yunya Island. As soon as they arrived, there was a large city by the sea called "South Cloud City", and at the northernmost point there was "North Cloud City".

The Yunya Temple is located in the very center of Yunya Island.

Ji Yuan had already seen the topographical map of Yunya Island. The entire eastern part of Yunya Island was traversed by a mountain range, so the population of Yunya Island was concentrated in the west.

"Nanyun City..."

Before Ji Yuan could even get close, Long Ba beside him had already given the answer.

"The highest cultivation level is at the peak of the Golden Core stage; there is no Nascent Soul cultivator in charge."

Ji Yuan: "..."

...So taking a Nascent Soul cultivator out is this awesome?

If it were Ji Yuan, he might have to be careful and cautious at all times, but now that Long Ba is by his side... what is there to be afraid of?

At this moment, Ji Yuan even had a real idea: to catch that Soul Devouring Venerable, kill him, plunder his treasure, and then escape.

"Nephew, what do you think? Why don't we go into the city first and see if we can find out the location of this Soul Devourer Venerable?" Ji Yuan suggested tentatively.

"What's so difficult about that?"

Long Ba said nonchalantly, "You wait here, I'll go find someone to ask."

After he finished speaking, without waiting for Ji Yuan's reply, he vanished from the spot in a flash.

Ji Yuan floated in mid-air, looked up towards the east, his gaze piercing through layers of clouds and landing on the mountain range that stretched from north to south.

Actually, there is a very simple and effective way to achieve success.

That is to get involved, hide Long Ba in Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, and then go to see the Soul Devouring Venerable... Once they meet, release Long Ba.

When faced with a life-or-death situation, the Soul Devourer will surely be able to make a decision.

However, if they were to actually do that, firstly, they would have to expose the secret of their magical treasure, and secondly, they would inevitably face a life-or-death escape afterward.

It has to be the kind where they run away with Long Ba.

However, compared to this method, there is a slightly safer way: have Long Ba take you to make a trade... one is to use the Fountain of Youth, and the other is to use the "Book of Yin Transformation and Spirit Absorption".

Either of these two things would surely tempt the Soul Devourer.

Of the two, Ji Yuan prefers to use the "Transforming Yin and Absorbing Spirit Book" because he has already passed on this technique and has memorized all the techniques and secrets recorded in it, so there is no point in keeping it.

But the Fountain of Youth is different... this thing.

Ji Yuan felt that even if he were to become a deity, he would still find this item very useful.

Long Ba went out to gather information, so Ji Yuan couldn't use his divine sense to investigate and follow him. He could only wait silently in mid-air until, after about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, his Uncle Long returned, accompanied by a few drops of water.

"I found out."

Long Ba strolled leisurely, saying casually, "It's both good news and bad news."

"How so?"

Ji Yuan leaned forward slightly and asked curiously.

"The Soul Devourer did not live at Yunya Temple, but lived with the Joyful Lady on Luoyun Island overseas. It is said that the two of them have been cultivating together there."

Long Ba explained.

"this……"

Ji Yuan immediately conjured up a geomantic map of Yunya Island and its surroundings in his mind. The location of Luoyun Island was on the endless ocean east of Yunya Island.

The good news is that the Soul Devourer isn't at Cloud Cliff Temple, otherwise it wouldn't be so easy to even see him.

The bad news is that this Soul Devourer is with the Joyful Lady.

With Long Ba's strength... he's a tough opponent.

"If we're hoping for something, we hope that the Joyful Lady isn't on Luoyun Island, so that we can take advantage of the situation."

Ji Yuan transmitted his voice.

"I have a way to lure the tiger away from the mountain, but I can only use it once... If Lady Joy and the Soul Devourer leave together, then there's nothing we can do. But if they can separate, that will be our chance."

Long Ba pondered before answering.

"Is what you say true, Uncle-Master?" Ji Yuan's eyes lit up. If it was true, it would be a completely unexpected surprise.

It could even be said that things went much more smoothly than Ji Yuan had imagined.

"Well, let's go take a look first. If it really doesn't work, we'll think of another way."

After Long Ba finished speaking, he and Ji Yuan vanished in a flash, leaving only a few drops of water on the spot.

Luoyun Island is located in the northeast of Nanyun City.

It took Ji Yuan about five days to arrive near Luoyun Island.

This time, however, Long Ba did not use his divine sense to investigate directly. The two landed on a deserted island and looked north towards Luo Yun Island in the far distance.

Ji Yuan had carefully examined Luo Yun Island while he was still in mid-air.

They also understood why the Joyful Lady was cultivating together with the Soul Devouring Venerable here.

Because the entire island is the territory of the Joyful Palace, even the flying boats that travel to and fro, as well as the flags hanging on the island, are not from the Cloud Cliff Temple, but rather the Joyful Palace's previous symbols on the Canglu Continent.

When Ji Yuan saw this scene, he felt a sense of familiarity and warmth.

"If Lady Huanxi is on the island, she will definitely notice me if I go up there. Do you have any ideas, kid? If not, I'll use magic to see if I can lure them out."

Long Ba asked telepathically.

Ji Yuan was still considering whether or not to take Long Ba into Lingtai Fangcun Mountain. He couldn't make up his mind, so he said:

"Uncle-Master, why don't you try casting a spell first? It would be best if you could lure it out."

"it is good."

Without hesitation, Long Ba flipped his left hand, and a tortoise shell appeared in his hand. He raised his left hand and, with the surge of magic power, fine lines resembling array patterns appeared on the tortoise shell.

He brought his right index and middle fingers together, forming a sword-like gesture, with a shimmering, spiritual light swirling around his fingertips. He continued to draw and paint on the tortoise shell while muttering incantations.

Ji Yuan dared not utter a word and simply watched.

As Long Ba's drawing speed increased, Ji Yuan soon discovered that the tortoise shell was actually slowly "growing".

It grew limbs and a new head.

One of the tortoise shells transformed into a living tortoise.

Moreover, the head that this turtle grew was actually... a dragon's head.

Dragon's head, turtle's body.

What is this?

Mythical Beast – Baxia!

So this is the true form of Dragon Tyrant?

His true form is actually the divine beast Baxia?!

Ji Yuan slowly turned his head, as if he were meeting this "Uncle-Master Long" for the first time. If he were an ordinary fourth-order demon beast, to be honest, he would be nothing special.

But if it were truly Baxia, then it would be a different story.

Once a fourth-tier monster reaches the fourth tier, its form is basically set.

But if it's a Baxia, it can continue to grow, potentially becoming a fifth, sixth, or even seventh-tier demon beast!

In the brief moment that Ji Yuan was distracted, Long Ba had already finished casting his spell. With a wave of his hand, he threw the lifelike Baxia into the endless sea.

After entering the water, Baxia turned its body and swam straight eastward at an incredibly fast speed.

At first, Ji Yuan could not sense its presence, but after half an incense stick's worth of time had passed, Ji Yuan felt a strong pressure from the far east.

Nascent Soul cultivation!

The Baxia Divine Turtle revealed its Nascent Soul aura. Although the two appeared to be far apart, to a Nascent Soul cultivator, they were only a few breaths apart.

To display one's cultivation level at such close range is practically a provocation.

Not to mention that this was originally a demonic beast that came to human territory to wreak havoc.

It can be said that as long as Lady Huanxi is on Luoyun Island, she will definitely come out to take a look no matter what.

Even without taking action, she would still drive this fourth-tier demonic beast away.

Ji Yuan and the other waited for a while, until all the Huanxi Palace cultivators outside Luoyun Island had retreated into Luoyun Island, but they still didn't see Huanxi Niangniang appear.

"Are you being that careful?"

Long Ba frowned slightly. "This clone I created only has the strength of the early fourth tier. Even the Joyful Lady doesn't dare to show herself?"

"Is it possible that the Joyful Lady isn't on the island?" Ji Yuan asked tentatively.

"This is very likely it. If she were here, she would definitely come out."

After Long Ba finished speaking, he turned to look at Ji Yuan, his eyes filled with a questioning look.

As mentioned at the beginning, he was only responsible for taking action to save his own life; the rest of the specific operations were up to Ji Yuan.

So Ji Yuan remained silent for a moment, but eventually made a decision.

Although storing Long Ba inside Lingtai Fangcun Mountain and carrying it with you is the safest way.

But Ji Yuan dared not gamble... Wealth tempts the heart.

Not to mention this kind of magical treasure from a hidden cave.

Ji Yuan believed in Hua Yaoyue, but he believed even more in human nature. Although he didn't know why Long Ba was taking such good care of him, Hua Yaoyue was no longer by his side.

What if he sees his own natal magic weapon and harbors evil intentions?

He was always by her side, so Ji Yuan couldn't always be on guard against him.

Therefore, the best solution is...

"I'll go up to the island to scout it out first. My martial uncle can meet me outside the island. If we can get our hands on it, that's fine. If not... we'll think of another way."

"Okay, better safe than sorry."

Long Ba gave Ji Yuan a word of advice and then let him leave.

Just before setting off, Ji Yuan changed the shape-shifting talisman on his body once again.

He transformed from a blue-robed man in the early stages of Core Formation into a handsome young man in a white robe.

It even has a face that comes with its own name.

Changkun.

Sword Ruins - Changkun Zhenren.

Chang Kun had already perished in the great war between good and evil on the Canglu Continent years ago. Ji Yuan is now using his identity to try and see if he can find any "acquaintances".

Perhaps because the fourth-order demonic beast arrived so quickly, many cultivators nearby were unable to reach the island, and the island's protective formation was not completely shut down.

With his Core Formation stage cultivation, Ji Yuan transformed into a beam of light and vanished in a flash, entering the island from above the numerous cultivators.

Upon arriving at Luoyun Island, he revealed his true form and took several deep breaths to calm his panic.

Beside him, a middle-aged man carrying two swords who had entered earlier moved closer and transmitted his thoughts telepathically:

"Fellow Daoist, you look unfamiliar. Could it be that you are not from my Yunya Temple?"

"No, I am Chang Kun, a wandering cultivator from overseas." Ji Yuan clasped his hands in a fist salute to him. "I am deeply grateful for the rescue I received from your esteemed land after this sudden calamity."

Upon hearing that Ji Yuan was a rogue cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation, the middle-aged man immediately felt a greater desire to be close to him.

"Fellow Daoist Changkun, you are too kind. Who would have thought that a fourth-order demon beast would appear near Luoyun Island... Since the unification of the Sea Ruins, they have truly become lawless."

"yes."

As Ji Yuan spoke, he turned to look into the depths of the island and continued to transmit his voice, "I've always heard that there's a Nascent Soul senior guarding this island, so I suppose these fourth-order sea beasts won't dare to be too arrogant."

"Probably."

The middle-aged man didn't say much about the issue, and even seemed rather ambiguous.

It seems that very few people know about the merger of Huanxi Palace into Yunya Temple.

Ji Yuan had hoped to get some information out of him, but he failed.

In just a short while, two pink streaks of light flew out from the island.

"Clear the area inside and out, and shut down the formation!"

Before the people arrive, the sound comes first.

Ji Yuan felt relieved that he had arrived quickly, and then stepped aside slightly, leaving the center position for the two Core Formation cultivators from the Joyful Palace.

But just as the two revealed themselves, Ji Yuan noticed someone's gaze falling on him, and then subconsciously called out, "Fellow Daoist Chang... Chang Kun..."

Then, the other person's gaze immediately fell on him, and after seeing him clearly, he was also slightly stunned.

"Fellow Daoist Changkun, you..."

Ji Yuan's gaze swept across their faces, but he only recognized one of them.

Huanxi Palace – Lady Meiru.

When Ji Yuan was stationed at the Liancheng Mountain spiritual vein, he had worked with her.

As for the other person, I've never seen him.

It can be considered as meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

So Ji Yuan was also slightly distracted, but soon he put his hand to his mouth, frowned slightly, and made a shushing gesture.

Lady Meiru immediately understood and, without saying anything more, flew to the front to appease the cultivators.

The other woman then began to shut down the island's protective formation without saying a word.

Those who come in are considered lucky, while those who don't are considered unlucky.

However, Ji Yuan also knew that this was just a false alarm and nothing serious would happen.

Instead, the middle-aged man beside him looked around and asked Ji Yuan again via telepathy:

"One of our own?"

Ji Yuan smiled and said directly, "We're one of them."

The middle-aged man smiled, but a hint of caution crept into his eyes.

Just like when Madam Meiru and the others came over, they didn't greet each other.

It seems the conflict between Huanxi Palace and Yunya Temple is deeper than I imagined... Ji Yuan couldn't help but think this.

Once the island-protecting formation is fully activated, those inside and outside the formation will be worlds apart.

Those who came in first were spared.

Those who didn't get in... well, good luck to them.

Immediately, Madam Mei and the others ignored the shouts and cries of the Yunya Temple disciples and rogue cultivators outside the formation. They turned and left, not forgetting to send a message to Ji Yuan before they left.

"This is not the place to talk. Fellow Daoist Changkun, please follow me quickly. Let's find another place to talk."

Hearing the voice echoing in his mind, Ji Yuan turned around and greeted the unknown fellow Daoist before following Madam Meiru away.

The light traveled straight to the depths of Luoyun Island. Ji Yuan didn't know who was on the island, so he couldn't release his divine sense to investigate.

Before long, the three of them landed in a mountain cave. After taking their seats and being served tea, Madam Meiru asked impatiently, "Fellow Daoist Changkun, what brings you to the Abyss Continent? We heard... we heard that the Sword Ruins sect committed suicide..."

When the entire Huanxi Palace relocated, the Sword Ruins were still there, so they probably only found out about this news after they moved to the Abyss Continent.

Ji Yuan clenched his right fist on the stone table, then sighed deeply before saying:

"It is shameful to say that I was seriously injured at the time and fell into the mortal realm. It took me several years to recover. After returning to Shang Mountain, I learned that... the world had already changed."

"Left with no other choice, I had to turn to the Abyss Continent, intending to cultivate first and then avenge my sect!"

Madam Meiru nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, then exchanged a glance with the long-legged female cultivator beside her before saying with a somber expression:

"That's what we at Huanxi Palace think too, otherwise who would want to be someone who leaves their homeland?"

Ji Yuan nodded silently.

"I heard that the entire Huanxi Palace had moved to the Jiyuan Continent, but I searched for you for a long time after I came here and never found you. I never expected to meet you here today."

"When we first arrived, we were also struggling alone, but fortunately we were later incorporated into Yunya Temple."

Madam Meiru gave what sounded like a bitter laugh.

"Enough. Meeting an old friend in a foreign land is a rare and joyous occasion. Let's not dwell on these unpleasant things."

Ji Yuan responded, "I wonder if Uncle Huanxi and the others are here? I'm new here, so I should pay them a visit."

Ji Yuan is now a Core Formation cultivator, and since he comes from Sword Ruins, it is appropriate for him to be addressed as Uncle Huanxi.

Moreover, since he borrowed Changkun's identity, it would be strange if he didn't react at all and showed no manners.

"The Palace Master has gone out on business, and the Palace is currently under the management of Uncle-Master Soul Devourer."

Madam Meiru had no suspicions and did not hide anything.

As for the palace master she mentioned... Ji Yuan guessed that it was probably the Joyful Lady who stepped forward after arriving in the Extreme Abyss Continent and took over the position of palace master of the Joyful Palace again.

After all, the Abyss Continent is quite different from the Azure Fall Continent.

In the Cangluo Continent, anyone can be chosen as the sect leader, but it's different in the Jiyuan Continent.

Here, the one with the highest cultivation level is usually the one who takes the position of sect leader.

"Soul-Devouring Martial Uncle?"

Ji Yuan was slightly surprised, then seemed to realize something and said:

"Could it be the Soul Devouring Venerable?"

"Exactly."

Madam Meiru nodded.

As Ji Yuan nodded, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes, as if he were thinking of the Sword Ruins of the past.

However, he was thinking about something else.

If nothing unexpected happens, Consort Huanxi is truly not on Luoyun Island now.

Why not take over Long Ba and directly intimidate this Soul Devourer Venerable?

Otherwise, if he really had to rely on himself, Ji Yuan felt the chances were too slim.

He didn't speak, and Madam Meiru assumed he was thinking of the Sword Ruins, so she didn't disturb him and instead communicated with the female cultivator beside her via telepathy.

After a short while, Ji Yuan calmed down.

She then tentatively asked, "Does Fellow Daoist Changkun currently have a sect on this Abyss Continent?"

"If not, why not join my Joyful Palace? We're all from the same hometown, so it's more friendly than dealing with outsiders."

Ji Yuan remained silent for a while before saying, "Let me think about it some more."

"Alright, there's no rush. Fellow Daoist Changkun can stay on our Luoyun Island first."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, fellow Daoist."

Ji Yuan nodded, then turned to look towards the direction outside the island, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

He had originally intended to ask Madam Meiru to do him a favor and see if she could let Long Ba in.

However, even if he could let Long Ba in and then leave, it would leave trouble for Madam Meiru.

This is something that can be done or not.

Because, apart from getting them to open the door, Ji Yuan, as a third-tier array master, and possessing the Eye of Truth, could barely discern the fourth-tier array before him.

Therefore, if they want to let Long Ba in, Ji Yuan can handle the matter himself.

Madam Mei noticed the worry in Ji Yuan's eyes, but since Ji Yuan didn't say anything, she didn't ask.

After arranging accommodations for Ji Yuan, she didn't think about it anymore.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, Ji Yuan quietly arrived at the south side of Luoyun Island by himself.

He first used his Eye of Truth to see through the protective formation of Luoyun Island, and then took out Long Ba's communication talisman and sent a message.

After making sure everything was ready, he then used his divine sense to scan the entire Luoyun Island.

Indeed... there was only a wisp of Nascent Soul aura!

Deep within Luoyun Island, a man in black, who was gazing eastward, suddenly turned around, a hint of doubt in his mind.

"A Nascent Soul cultivator?"

(End of this chapter)