Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 235: Chapter 150: Apprentice to the Golden Core

Last year, I didn’t follow his orders to go to the Nine Nether Cave Heaven; instead, I found a place to hide and establish my foundation. This clearly shows defiance. Now that I’ve successfully established my foundation, the moment I step out, he comes…

It’s like a weasel wishing a chicken a happy new year.

Ji Yuan had never interacted with the Sect Leader of the Water Dragon Sect, and had rarely even heard of his deeds, so he had no idea what kind of person he was.

But that didn’t stop Ji Yuan from preparing for the worst. He was here to make things difficult for him.

Thus, Ji Yuan immediately focused his heart thought; his Spiritual Qi and Divine Sense invaded his Storage Bag, finding the Communication Talisman left by Hua Yaoyue.

Previously, during the Qi Cultivation Stage, his mana would touch this Communication Talisman, and it was like a copper wall, impossible to infuse.

But now, having successfully established his foundation, his Foundation Establishment Stage mana easily broke the restrictions on the Communication Talisman. He then used telepathy on the talisman and said:

“Junior Martial Uncle Wang You, it’s Ji Yuan. Do you remember me? I’ve successfully established my foundation, and I’m currently at Sifang Island… Oh, and I’ve improved the Spirit Wine and brought it all over.”

By saying this, as long as Hua Yaoyue isn’t pretending to be clueless, she should understand his meaning.

In other words, this wandering disciple of hers finally wants to return to her side and show filial piety.

The news that Sect Leader Master Xuan Shui is also here is something Ji Yuan didn’t mention, fearing that if he did, Master Yao Yue might not come.

As for being found out… they won’t find out. If they really ask, Ji Yuan would just say: “I just sent the message to you, Master, and the Sect Leader Martial Uncle came over, almost one after the other.”

Though many thoughts flashed through his mind, it actually took only an instant.

During the transmission, Ji Yuan paused slightly, making it seem like he was somewhat stunned.

“Greetings, Sect Leader… Martial Uncle.”

Ji Yuan bowed and saluted. Initially, he wanted to call him “Sect Leader,” but then he remembered that now he was also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Foundation Establishment calling Golden Core is the same as Qi Cultivation calling Foundation Establishment, just calling “Martial Uncle” would suffice.

“Hmm, you must be Ji Yuan, right?”

Master Xuan Shui stroked his beard and smiled.

“Indeed.”

“Not bad, truly living up to the old saying, ’Heroes emerge from the young.’”

Master Xuan Shui chuckled, his gaze exactly like an elder seeing their junior achieve success.

This made Ji Yuan feel somewhat uneasy. This Sect Leader… is he really that magnanimous, that good?

If he were really so magnanimous, he wouldn’t have used his authority as Sect Leader back then to summon him to the Nine Nether Cave Heaven, right?

As expected, when Ji Yuan hesitated on how to respond, Master Xuan Shui asked, “If I remember correctly, last year I had Feng Yichen invite you to go to the Nine Nether Cave Heaven, right?”

“Why didn’t you go?”

Master Xuan Shui’s tone didn’t change, sounding just like a normal question.

But Ji Yuan knew that if he answered well, that would be fine. But if he answered poorly… Master Xuan Shui could accuse him of defiance.

There would be no escape.

Moreover, to some extent, he did defy the order.

As a chill crept down Ji Yuan’s back, pondering how to reply and wondering why Master Yao Yue hadn’t shown up yet, a familiar hearty laugh echoed from the door.

“I wondered who was moving faster than me; turns out it’s Sect Leader Martial Uncle here.”

“I am Li Changhe, paying respects to Sect Leader Martial Uncle.”

On Li Changhe’s shoulder still perched the Tier Three Demon Beast, a young Winged Flying Tiger.

He didn’t bow down, simply clasping hands from a distance as a form of salute.

“Oh? So it’s Nephew Li Changhe.”

Upon Li Changhe’s arrival, the smile on Master Xuan Shui’s face became a bit more genuine as he turned around, still stroking his beard.

“Does Sect Leader Martial Uncle know my Junior Brother Ji too?”

Li Changhe stepped forward, naturally placing a hand on Ji Yuan’s shoulder.

“Brother Li.”

Ji Yuan hurriedly greeted, feeling secretly relieved.

With Li Changhe here, even if Hua Yaoyue didn’t come immediately, Master Xuan Shui shouldn’t give him too much of a hard time, right?

“I know him. As the Sect Leader, when a disciple within the sect successfully establishes their foundation, it’s essential for me to come and meet them, even more so for a talented person like Ji Yuan.”

Master Xuan Shui said with a hearty laugh.

“Oh?”

Upon hearing this, Li Changhe felt something was slightly off, and so with a smile he said, “My Junior Brother Ji, what kind of talent does he have to warrant the Sect Leader Martial Uncle personally making a trip? Junior Brother Ji, that’s your fault.”

Ji Yuan immediately understood and smiled apologetically, clasping hands towards Master Xuan Shui: “Last year, I had planned to go with Senior Brother… Nephew Feng to the Nine Nether Cave Heaven, but I suddenly sensed a breakthrough opportunity. Besides, I was on Sifang Island, preparing to refine a few furnaces of elixirs to use in the Nine Nether Cave Heaven.”

“That being the case, I didn’t have time to send a message before going into seclusion for the breakthrough. I hope Sect Leader Martial Uncle can understand.”

“Oh, so that’s how it is; naturally, a breakthrough takes priority.”

Master Xuan Shui seemed to suddenly realize, nodding repeatedly with a smile.

The arriving Li Changhe naturally did not know about this matter. He looked around and asked: “What’s going on here?”

“Nothing, just a misunder…”

With the other party already giving an out, Ji Yuan certainly wouldn’t want to make things difficult for Master Xuan Shui again. However, what he didn’t expect was that the Sect Leader Martial Uncle would bring it up himself.

“It’s a trivial matter. I just intended to ask Nephew Ji why he didn’t go to the Nine Nether Cave Heaven last year. Unexpectedly, it coincided with Nephew Ji’s breakthrough, and I received no response, so I came to ask.”

Master Xuan Shui considered himself open-minded.

If Ji Yuan swept it under the carpet, it would seem like he owed him a favor. If it were a big deal, that would be different, but for such trivial matters, it wasn’t worth it.

“I see.”

Li Changhe suddenly understood what was going on.

Most likely, Master Xuan Shui wanted Ji Yuan to go to the Nine Nether Cave Heaven, to Ghost Flood Dragon Lake to seize treasures. But given Ji Yuan’s character, he certainly wouldn’t go. So, he hurriedly found an opportunity to hide and achieve a breakthrough.

In Li Changhe’s view, this truly wasn’t a big deal.

Of course, provided Ji Yuan didn’t go to the Nine Nether Cave Heaven and happened to have a breakthrough outside.

If either of these conditions were not met, then it wouldn’t be a trivial matter.

“By the way, how did Nephew Li become familiar with Nephew Ji?”

Master Xuan Shui seemed curious and asked.

Now it seemed their relationship was not ordinary; otherwise, Ji Yuan couldn’t possibly have sent a message to him immediately after breaking through.

Yes, Ji Yuan’s prior telepathy naturally couldn’t escape the notice of Golden Core Realm Master Xuan Shui.

He noticed it but didn’t stop it, wanting to see who Ji Yuan would contact.

Unexpectedly, it was Li Changhe.

“My acquaintance with Junior Brother Ji is all due to fate…”

Before Li Changhe could finish speaking with a smile, a lazy voice suddenly reached everyone’s ears.

“I hear Junior Brother Xuan Shui wants my disciple to go to the Nine Nether Cave Heaven?”