Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 77 [Spirit Field: lv1] (Seeking first subscription)

"One tael is worth 25 spirit stones."

Originally, one or two taels of blood essence cost 20 spirit stones, but now it has risen to 25, which is indeed a significant increase.

Since blood essence is produced daily, and the other party has already come knocking on his door, Ji Yuan naturally exchanged everything in his storage bag for spirit stones.

Not much, only 6 taels, which is equivalent to 150 spirit stones.

After seeing Manager Wu off, Ji Yuan returned home and pondered silently.

Has the Water Dragon Sect increased its demand for blood essence?

What is blood essence used for? It's used to refine blood and qi pills for healing. It seems that the Water Dragon Sect's demand for these blood and qi pills has increased.

If they want this Qi and Blood Pill... then it's probably time for war to break out.

Or are they already at war?

After all, only in battle could so many cultivators be injured... but the specifics of the plan were unclear, and these were all just his guesses.

The next morning.

Ji Yuan was still cultivating at home when he sensed two late-stage Qi Refining auras rapidly approaching from afar, quite obviously, without any attempt to conceal them.

It was as if they were deliberately informing everyone, or rather, informing Ji Yuan... that they had arrived.

Who's here?

Ji Yuan rode his Thunder Falcon Boat from the courtyard and arrived in front of the two men, smiling and cupping his hands in greeting, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Du."

After saying that, he looked at another unfamiliar middle-aged man.

He was dressed in a black and white robe, with a warm smile, and his aura was stronger than mine; I reckon he was probably at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

"My name is Yao Jingfeng. I greet Fellow Daoist Ji."

"Yao Daoyou."

"..."

The three of them chatted in mid-air while piloting their flying boat, while on the ground, Lin Hu and his wife Wu Qin stood under the eaves of their house, looking up at the scene with expressions of shock.

"Is that Brother Ji?"

Wu Qin found it hard to believe.

Lin Hu took a deep breath and then nodded vigorously.

"Um!"

"Brother Ji... he's already at the late stage of Qi Refining."

Wu Qin murmured, "Then, when we see him again next time, should we call him Senior Ji?"

Wu Qin knew very well that they were both only at the early stage of Qi Refining, while Ji Yuan was at the later stage.

The other late-stage Qi Refining cultivators in Zengtou City are usually elusive; even if you do see them and greet them, they might not respond.

"Brother Ji isn't like that." Lin Hu slowly shook his head. "If we really called him Senior Ji, he would actually dislike it."

On the other side, the Wen family, Mr. and Mrs. Wen looked up at the scene, both remaining silent.

After all, they already knew about Ji Yuan's strength.

Only Wen Ling'er kept running between the two of them, saying with a grin, "Brother Ji can fly! I want Brother Ji to take me flying too!"

"..."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ji Yuan invited them into the house.

The three of them took their seats inside the room.

Du Wanyi curiously looked around at the furnishings in the room.

Ji Yuan had already turned off all architectural effects, so she could look at them as she pleased.

"Brother Ji's home is the cleanest I've ever seen among male cultivators," Du Wanyi said earnestly.

Ji Yuan's house has always been kept clean with the "dust-proof" function on, so it is naturally spotless.

"It's alright, it's alright." Ji Yuan smiled.

Du Wanyi rolled her eyes. "Look at Yao Jingfeng. He seems so glamorous on the surface, but that's because you haven't been to his house. It's a complete mess there..."

Before she could finish speaking, Yao Jingfeng blushed, coughed, and interrupted her, "Let's get down to business first, business."

Ji Yuan smiled and changed the subject, "So, the gathering is scheduled for tomorrow at Shop No. 18, Jia?"

This Shop No. 18, Jia, is naturally the Shop No. 18 in Zengtou City.

"Exactly."

Yao Jingfeng smiled slightly and said, "Speaking of which, your Zengtou City is truly a blessed place. Not only did it produce a Heavenly Spirit Root at the beginning of the year, but now it has also produced two more late-stage Qi Refining cultivators."

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Ji, you know that Wu Yan has also broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining, right?"

"I know."

"So, does that mean this rally actually welcomes us both?"

"Um."

As Yao Jingfeng spoke, he glanced at Ji Yuan inadvertently, then got up and paced back and forth in the room.

Ji Yuan could tell that he had something to say but was considering it, so he did not urge him.

On the contrary, Du Wanyi picked up her teacup, took a small sip, turned around and stared at Ji Yuan with her charming peach blossom eyes, and said directly: "The Wu family is only dominant in one market town, they are nothing special. Not to mention that Wu Yan is a good-for-nothing, Wu Wenbin is too."

"In our opinion, Brother Ji is the most likely to become our classmate."

Yao Jingfeng had been holding back for a long time, but Du Wanyi beat him to it, and his face turned red.

"Those who join the Water Dragon Sect in the same year are called 'fellows.' Moreover, although we are all disciples of the Water Dragon Sect Mutual Aid Association, over the years, there have been many disciples, and naturally, our relationships vary in closeness and distance."

Yao Jingfeng explained, "Generally speaking, relationships between people who are the same age are often the best."

With this explanation, Ji Yuan understood.

Yao Jingfeng and Du Wanyi, who are standing in front of us, have both reached the eighth level of Qi Refining, but they did not join the Water Dragon Sect this year. If that's the case, they are probably waiting for the selection three years from now.

"Both of you fellow Daoists have already reached the eighth level of Qi Refining, while I have only just broken through to the seventh level... How can I possibly be worthy of being your contemporary?"

Ji Yuan said with a wry smile.

Yao Jingfeng and Du Wanyi exchanged a glance, seemingly anticipating Ji Yuan's answer.

Then Du Wanyi chuckled and said, "Brother Ji is truly cautious."

"To be honest, Brother Ji, the fact that Yao Jingfeng, Luo Tian, ​​and I have all reached this level of strength at our age is due to some fortuitous circumstances."

"Brother Ji, you must be no exception. So, it shouldn't be a problem for you to join the Water Dragon Sect in three years."

Yao Jingfeng added, "And even if Brother Ji doesn't join after three years, we can just wait another three years."

"You're still young, there's no need to rush."

"In that case, it would be good for the four of us to form a sworn brotherhood in advance. When we join the Water Dragon Sect together, we can establish ourselves in it more quickly."

Ji Yuan didn't rush to answer.

In fact, Du Wanyi and Yao Jingfeng were right. Who doesn't have some luck to stand out in Yunyuze?

Like Han Feiyu, who returned after wandering in Yunyuze for many years, or Dong Qian, who rose to prominence after getting married, or Qiu Qianhai, the current prominent figure in Zengtou City.

However, the opportunities may vary in magnitude.

Some obtained a cultivation technique, some a spell, and some even obtained a high-grade talisman in the early stages of Qi cultivation.

Those are all just chance encounters.

"In that case, I am honored by your high regard, fellow Daoists."

Ji Yuan smiled, stood up, and cupped his hands in greeting.

They're all here to build good karma, so there's no reason to ignore them. Besides, as they both said, everyone has a connection with each other.

With opportunity and strength, there will be benefits; only by gaining benefits can the meaning of forming a friendship be found.

Otherwise, why didn't they go to Wu Yan or Qin Long, but instead came to find Ji Yuan?

Yao Jingfeng and Du Wanyi were delighted to hear that Ji Yuan had agreed.

They then made a pact to meet up with Luo Tian after the gathering the next day, so the four of them could get together again, catch up, and exchange ideas.

After seeing them off, Ji Yuan stood alone in the courtyard, looking at the small patch of land he had reclaimed on his left.

Of all his buildings, only the [Spirit Field] is currently at level 0.

And the conditions for upgrading this [Spirit Field] to level 1.

It was only 50 catties of wood ash and 5 low-grade spirit stones.

These things mean nothing to Ji Yuan. Since that's the case, he might as well go up and see what he can do there. He can plant whatever he wants up there.

With this thought in mind, Ji Yuan went out and found a deserted island, and directly... set it on fire.

Flames shot into the sky.

It attracted many passing fishermen to come and see, but when they saw the figure riding the flying boat above the flames over the deserted island, they all bowed and took their leave.

With someone at the late stage of Qi Refining present, let alone setting fire to an island, they wouldn't dare say a word even if someone set fire to a person.

After a while.

Ji Yuan looked at his small spirit field covered with wood ash and threw in 5 more spirit stones.

Immediately, a thought struck him, and he chose to upgrade.

The number above the [Spirit Field] changes from 0 to 1, and the panel then displays the spiritual effects and upgrade requirements for a level 2 Spirit Field.

(End of this chapter)