Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 40 Swordsmanship

"It is I."

Ji Yuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, never expecting that this senior would still remember him.

"What? You've really mastered the Water Drop Finger technique?" The white-haired cultivator looked at the handsome young man in front of him with some surprise.

Ji Yuan still had that same smiling look on his face, "Lucky, lucky."

"Come on, show me what you've got."

The white-haired monk also became interested.

Mastering the "Water Drop Finger" technique isn't difficult, but executing it smoothly is quite challenging.

Ji Yuan looked around, wondering how he could possibly put his plan into action in this treasure trove.

The old man with a pale face and white hair was even more direct. He made a hand seal with one hand and summoned two water shields, then patted his chest and said, "Come on, attack me."

"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Ji Yuan was a little hesitant, but thankfully the spell room was separate; otherwise, the commotion would have attracted quite a crowd.

"Just hit me when I tell you to, stop talking nonsense!"

The old man glared, releasing his late-stage Qi Refining aura, which put some pressure on Ji Yuan.

"Then you'd better be careful, senior."

Having said all that, Ji Yuan didn't hesitate any longer. He immediately reached out and tapped several times, sending out several beams of spiritual light that broke through two water shields in succession.

Just as another water droplet-shaped finger struck the old man's chest, a red light emanated from his body, and the water droplet-shaped finger vanished in an instant.

The power of the robes is extremely strong.

"Senior, are you alright?"

Ji Yuan saw a water droplet actually hit him, so he quickly asked what happened.

"It's nothing, what's wrong?"

The old man's hands, which were behind his back, trembled slightly.

It wasn't that I was injured, but I was just scared. Having lived in this Baibaolou for over a decade, I had long forgotten what it felt like to fight to the death.

So when that spell got close, it really startled him.

He originally thought that Ji Yuan could only use one Water Drop Finger at most, but he never expected that he could use so many in succession.

The cultivators on duty outside noticed the fluctuations of spiritual energy inside the room and came to inquire. Several of them were even looking at Ji Yuan with wary expressions.

The old man gave them a long explanation before finally seeing them off, his gaze returning to Ji Yuan.

"You've been so quiet, you must have mastered body refinement to a very high level."

"This junior doesn't know either, he's just practicing blindly." Ji Yuan really didn't know how the body refinement levels were divided.

"Show me your skills," the old man said.

It was a rare opportunity to meet a senior who was willing to give some pointers, so Ji Yuan naturally wouldn't let it pass. He quickly did as instructed and casually performed a set of boxing moves in the room.

The old man stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly after reading it.

"Not bad, your body refinement has reached a minor success."

"Xiao Cheng?"

"Well, body refinement doesn't have that many subdivisions. There's beginner, minor success, major success, and then you'll reach the point where your body is as strong as steel. Once you've reached that level, you can withstand Foundation Establishment stage spells with your bare body. In the mortal world, that would be considered invincible."

After the old man finished speaking, Ji Yuan finally understood.

"Indeed, you have a natural talent for body cultivation. If you can join the Water Dragon Sect in the future, I will introduce you to a senior... a Foundation Establishment Master who cultivates both Qi and body. His path should be suitable for you."

The old man seemed to remember something, let out a long sigh, and looked somewhat forlorn. "But you have to hurry, because I can't wait much longer."

Before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, one's lifespan is only a little over a hundred years; there's not much time left to live.

Ji Yuan bowed deeply to him with solemnity.

"Thank you, senior."

"These are the second and third levels of the 'Water Drop Finger' technique. It'll cost you 35 spirit stones in total. Here you go."

Ji Yuan first paid with spirit stones, and then placed his hand on the jade slip. As the inheritance surged, Ji Yuan understood the effects of the second and third layers of the Water Drop Finger.

The second layer is called "Piercing Stone".

Three thin, hair-like azure rays of light condensed at the fingertips, intertwined in a spiral. Upon striking the target, the rays would penetrate the same spot continuously with the force of "water dripping through stone." With the cumulative damage, both the opponent's magical artifacts and protective spells would be easily broken.

The second layer of this "Water Drop Finger" can be described as a weapon that can penetrate armor.

The third level requires reaching the late stage of Qi Refining to unleash its power.

Its name is "accumulated explosion".

After Ji Yuan understood, he felt that it was like a water mine, drawing out his own spiritual energy, compressing it into a drop of deep black water, shooting it out and exploding, then turning into a hundred water blades that indiscriminately cut through an area of ​​ten feet in radius.

It has extremely high attack power and is a rare area-of-effect attack.

However, compared to the first two layers, the third layer consumes significantly more energy.

No problem, let's go back and master the second level first.

I estimate I'll have to wait until the later stages of Qi Refining to learn the third level.

Just as the white-haired old man was about to lie down and rest, Ji Yuan asked again, "Senior, do you have any spells suitable for flying swords?"

"Flying sword?"

Ji Yuan summoned the White Water Flying Sword with a wave of his hand.

"Water element, the quality is alright." The old man closed his eyes and pondered for a moment before saying, "You already have the 'Water Drop Finger' for attack, so pursuing ultimate attack power is not very meaningful. What do you think of this sword technique?"

After saying that, he took out another jade slip.

Ji Yuan reached out and pressed the button. This time, it wasn't the whole content, just a simple summary.

Ji Yuan glanced at it briefly and his eyes lit up immediately.

The old man chuckled, "The first layer of the 'Canglang Sword Technique,' 'Entangling Waves,' traps the enemy and can stack with the second layer of your 'Water Drop Finger.'"

"The second layer of 'overlapping mirrors' can interfere with enemies, and it is quite effective whether used for dodging or escaping."

"The third level, 'Nine Waves,' is the ultimate attack. In my experience, this sword technique should be the most suitable for you."

Ji Yuan shared the same view, so he nodded vigorously.

"This one's the one. How many spirit stones?"

For such a technique, especially since it involves purchasing three layers at once, Ji Yuan was prepared to suffer a huge financial loss.

Unexpectedly, the old man shook his head at the last minute.

"No spirit stones needed."

"Um?"

Ji Yuan looked up, instinctively thinking that he had misheard.

Unexpectedly, the old man smiled and said, "I obtained this sword technique from a cultivator in my early years and then included it in the sect's library. Therefore, I have the right to decide whether or not to charge for it."

"Senior, this..."

Before Ji Yuan could finish speaking, the old man raised his hand and brushed the jade slip. A blue light flashed, and a memory was immediately added to Ji Yuan's mind.

Did I really... get it for free?!

Ji Yuan stopped and instead bowed respectfully to the white-haired cultivator, saying, "Junior Ji Yuan thanks you for your great kindness, senior."

"There's nothing to thank me for. Just go back and practice hard. If you don't understand anything, you can come here and ask me."

Ji Yuan stood up, looked at the senior who had taken care of him, and asked softly, "May I ask your honorable name, senior?"

"I don't have a big name, Xu Fugui. You can just call me Grandpa Xu," the old man said in a very easygoing manner.

"Thank you, Grandpa Xu."

Ji Yuan changed to a slightly more appropriate form of address.

Xu Fugui waved his hand, letting him leave.

Only after he left did Xu Fugui's gaze become somewhat dazed. He then turned his head to look due north and thought to himself:

"Master, your disciple is dull-witted and can only do his best to find a junior brother to bring back."

The senior Xu Fugui had mentioned earlier, who cultivated both Qi and body refinement, was none other than his master.

Unfortunately, he lacked talent in body cultivation and could not achieve significant progress.

Not to mention inheriting his mantle.

Now that he has finally encountered a junior like Ji Yuan who has such talent in body refinement, he is naturally willing to lend a helping hand.

If it works out, great; if not... he won't lose anything.

After leaving the house, Ji Yuan pondered for a long time, wondering why Old Master Xu was so kind to him.

I can't figure it out no matter how much I think about it, so I can only assume that he is one of their people.

On the path of cultivating immortality, one needs wealth, methods, companions, and suitable environment. Perhaps this old man Xu is a benefactor on the road to longevity.

Before leaving, Ji Yuan went to buy a few more high-grade talismans to protect his life. Then, on his way home, he began to ponder silently.

You should learn "Water Drop Finger".

You must learn the "Canglang Sword Manual".

There's also the Yin Ghost Formation that needs some modification.

All of this depends on one's own...comprehension. So, can I use the method of creating a [Talisman Room] to create a [Comprehension Room] for myself?

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