Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 384: Chapter 200: Sect Rewards

In just a few breaths, the Isle Master of Cloud Mist and the Master of Bamboo Shadow Island also arrived. Master Xuan Shui raised his hand to cast a restriction, enveloping the entire hall, and only then did he say in a deep voice, “Nephew Ji, you may speak truthfully now.”

Ji Yuan stepped forward and slightly cupped his hands.

“Yes.”

The Isle Master of Cloud Mist and the Master of Bamboo Shadow Island exchanged glances, unable to hide their curiosity.

By now, neither of them knew what had happened. They had thought about asking, but since Ji Yuan and Rou Yi remained silent, there was nothing they could do.

Ji Yuan then recounted the events in detail. Of course, much time had passed, and some details inevitably had some inaccuracies.

For example, when it came to killing Xuan Weizi and Danxia, he claimed he used a Supreme Treasure given by his master, Master Wang You. Otherwise, with just his own early-stage Foundation Establishment strength, there was no way he could have killed two mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Not to mention that these two mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators were also disciples of a Golden Core Zhenren.

This part was indeed the truth.

If it were a head-on battle in the open, Ji Yuan felt he truly couldn’t defeat those two, considering the Talisman Treasure in Xuan Weizi’s storage bag, or their other wondrous magical techniques.

It wasn’t easy to kill them.

He was only able to do so by relying on various tactics, intimidation, and making them lose their composure.

For instance, he also went into the mine to see the segment of the Spirit Vein that Xuan Weizi and his companion had been consuming, only to find that the Spirit Vein had been emptied, which was truly hateful!

Once Ji Yuan finished speaking, Master Xuan Shui and Li Gang appeared much more calm.

Especially Li Gang, who stroked his beard and said with narrowed eyes, “Recently, I heard a rumor that the Spirit Vein in the northern Corpse Transporting Mountain also seemed to have been stolen in such a manner. At the time, I didn’t believe it, but now it seems that even within our Shang Dong’s six Immortal Sects, such issues have occurred.”

“Are they Demon Cultivators, Junior Martial Uncle Li?”

Rou Yi immediately asked.

Li Gang glanced at him and then spoke softly, “Some people are far more terrifying than Demon Cultivators.”

Master Xuan Shui did not interject into this conversation, but instead spoke to Ji Yuan, “Virtuous Nephew, bring out that black thread ball for us to see.”

With these words, Ji Yuan became the center of everyone’s attention.

He did not disappoint them, taking out the black thread ball capable of consuming Spirit Veins.

Master Xuan Shui reached out and took it, injecting a bit of Spiritual Qi into it. The black thread ball seemed to come alive, with the threads extending out in all directions.

“Ah—”

Li Changhe, who was closest, was startled and quickly stepped back a few paces to avoid it.

Li Gang and Master Xuan Shui were fully focused on examining this thing, their Divine Sense locking onto it for repeated investigation.

“Senior Brother Li?”

Master Xuan Shui turned to look at Li Gang.

Li Gang frowned deeply. Then the two began to communicate via transmitted sound.

Ji Yuan didn’t know what they were saying, only that Master Xuan Shui’s expression changed repeatedly before finally cursing in a low voice.

“Damn thing!”

Li Gang’s expression was also somewhat unpleasant.

It seemed they knew something, and it was a rather troublesome matter.

“Virtuous Nephew, do you still have the storage bags of those two men?”

Master Xuan Shui asked Ji Yuan.

“I do.”

Ji Yuan immediately handed over the two storage bags, explaining, “I understand the gravity of this matter, so I haven’t touched anything inside. Everything remains intact.”

“Well done, Virtuous Nephew, the loss of these two storage bags will be compensated by my Li Family after we return!”

Li Gang patted his chest, appearing very generous.

“There’s no need to trouble Senior Brother Li. This reward should come from the sect.”

Master Xuan Shui said, while also infiltrating his Divine Sense into the storage bags.

As for the bodies of those two men, Ji Yuan decided not to include them. He pondered for a moment and thought that handing over the bodies might create complications, especially Xuan Weizi’s body, which had been bitten by a Yin Ghost.

It would be better to claim they had been destroyed.

Before leaving, Ji Yuan also didn’t forget to transmit his thoughts to Master Xuan Shui, requesting that he not involve himself in the matter, as it was best if fewer people knew.

Master Xuan Shui readily agreed, reminding everyone present not to divulge any information about Ji Yuan’s involvement.

Liu Yuan gained a better understanding of Ji Yuan’s prudence, and he noted this incident in his mind, thinking that if he ever encountered such a situation in the future, he would know how to handle it.

“Let’s go down to the Spirit Vein and have a look.”

Master Xuan Shui stood up, and the others followed suit. In just a moment, they arrived in front of the Spirit Vein.

To Ji Yuan’s surprise, there were people blocking the entrance to the Spirit Vein.

Gui Zhen and Lady Mei Ru.

They stood on either side of the Spirit Vein entrance, and upon seeing the group, they bowed in unison.

“Greetings, Master Xuan Shui. Greetings, Master Duocai.”

“What’s this, you youngsters intend to stop us?”

Master Duocai, Li Gang, flicked his sleeves and took a step forward with a smile.

Lady Mei Ru bowed to him again. Despite the excessive exposure of her chest, she maintained a facade of calm and respect as she spoke, “According to the previous agreement among the three sects, when a Golden Core Zhenren arrives, the entrance to the Spirit Vein must be witnessed by all three parties before entry.”

“Do you think you can stop us?”

“Naturally, we juniors can’t stop you. If you wish to enter, please do so.”

Lady Mei Ru stepped aside to let them through.

In doing so, she put Li Gang and Master Xuan Shui in a rather difficult position.

With the situation laid out like this, choosing to enter would mean tearing up the treaty among the three Immortal Sects. If nothing went wrong, it would be fine, but should any complications arise, it would become a significant issue.