Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 506: Chapter 239: Men of Righteousness! [Monthly Ticket Requested]_3

Ji Yuan had never before seen his second senior brother pay such great respect to Hua Yaoyue, and couldn’t help but show a bit of surprise on his face.

“Master, when I head to Shang Mountain, I’ll be with my senior brother. If there’s a rotation of duties, I will definitely bring him back!”

Upon hearing this, Hua Yaoyue’s expression softened slightly.

“Barring any surprises, he should have already formed a core. Once you both get there, just stay with him. With you guys around, he won’t dare to act recklessly.”

After saying this, she waved her hand briefly and lay back down.

Phoenix Peach and Yun Qianzai exchanged glances and took their leave one after the other.

Ji Yuan remained in place, unmoved.

Hua Yaoyue glanced at him but said nothing.

Ji Yuan knew what she was asking, and quickly cupped his hands, saying, “Disciple will not go.”

“Why have you joined Shang Court again?”

“Well, it’s like this…”

Ji Yuan then recounted everything that had happened between him and the Isle Master of Cloud Mist, from their initial meeting on Liancheng Mountain to his recent parting with the old demon Qu.

After listening, Hua Yaoyue immediately provided an answer.

“Initially, he wanted to kill you because you uncovered their method of stealing the spirit vein. But then they got busy and forgot about you until Mei Manor reconnected with him.”

“I thought so too,” Ji Yuan agreed.

“Hmm. With the war between righteous and demon paths underway, they won’t have the mind to focus on a ’small fry’ like you. Besides, even if they need something from you, they’ll likely offer some benefits,” Hua Yaoyue said casually.

But to Ji Yuan’s ears, her whole sentence boiled down to two words.

“Small fry.”

Indeed, if he were at the Golden Core stage, they might spare him a glance. Just like this old demon Qu; Mei Manor had probably warned him long ago.

Yet, all these years, he never made a move.

The reason he acted today was merely due to the coincidental encounter on Water Dragon Island.

Thus, it is highly likely he won’t seek him out again.

“Once the great trends commence, each must take care of themselves. Engaging with Shang Court is both a risk and an opportunity. How much you can grasp depends on your ability.”

“Understood.”

“Since Yun Qianzai and Phoenix Peach are going, let them go. With Ran Kui guarding Shang Mountain for who knows how many years now, our line has contributed more than enough, so your Sect Leader Martial Uncle won’t be too hard on you.”

“Even if you are given a task, it won’t be too dangerous. Just cultivate well.”

“If you need to break through to the peak of Foundation Establishment, you can come to me, and I’ll guard you then.”

Perhaps due to Yun Qianzai and Phoenix Peach, Hua Yaoyue’s guidance to Ji Yuan was rather meticulous this time.

“Thank you, Master,” Ji Yuan expressed his gratitude.

Without another word, Hua Yaoyue had revealed to Ji Yuan the real name of the Shang Court remnant possessing the Isle Master of Cloud Mist… Qu Luo Hun.

This reminded Ji Yuan of Han Feiyu’s Luo Hun Island.

At once, this thread seemed to be connected by Ji Yuan.

The one whom Han Feiyu feared was most likely this Qu Luo Hun, and it’s highly probable there’s something else between them, such as Qu Luo Hun’s first intended soul-holder being Han Feiyu?

Subsequently, Ji Yuan inquired about several matters regarding Shang Court, to which Hua Yaoyue replied one by one, only then did he depart.

Yet, upon leaving Wan You Island, he noticed changes in the Water Dragon Sect… flying boats traveling back and forth, most of which belonged to Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Even those Qi Cultivation cultivators, despite piloting flying boats, only dared to fly them close to the lake’s surface.

This left the “aerial passage” clear.

As a “mid-stage Foundation Establishment” Great Cultivator now, Ji Yuan found it unsuitable to hug the lake shore. Thus, he navigated his flying boat through mid-air and noticed many unfamiliar senior brothers and sisters.

And they all appeared rather aged.

As one of the Shang Dong Six Immortal Sects, Water Dragon Sect had a thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators, indicating that it indeed had the necessary foundation.

A day later.

Ji Yuan returned once more to Hu Yue Island, where he met Dong Qian.

But today, neither of them had any mind for dual cultivation, and both appeared quite solemn.

“Have we gathered enough people?”

Ji Yuan asked as soon as they met.

“We have. Several senior brothers and sisters have emerged from closed-door cultivation, amassing enough for the first wave of participants. We’ve even pushed out many of the already registered young cultivators, insisting that if anyone is to die, it should be them first,” Dong Qian replied.

Listening to Dong Qian’s words, Ji Yuan’s expression darkened.

No matter how he thought, here in Shang Dong… Pure righteous cultivators are still numerous.

They may have petty acts in daily life, but when it comes to significant matters of principle, they can distinguish clearly.

“Truly people of righteousness,” Ji Yuan couldn’t help but sigh.

Knowing they’re heading to near-certain death yet willing to go, that alone takes extraordinary courage.

“Indeed,” Dong Qian nodded slightly, “Once this wave of senior brothers and sisters departs, the sect should issue new defensive maps after two or three days.”

As Dong Qian spoke, she gently waved her right hand, causing a map of Shang Dong to appear before them.

“Before you arrived, the Sect Leader Martial Uncle already mentioned it briefly.”

“He said the Shang Dong Six Immortal Sects have formed a Six Sect Alliance over the Sword Ruins, and all matters regarding the righteous-demon war will be decided by this alliance.”

“All cultivators in Shang Dong must obey the alliance’s commands.”

Dong Qian pointed to various spots east of Shang Mountain, along the Starfall River banks, making several light spots appear.

“These are our spirit veins in Shang Dong and some critical fortresses, which will inevitably face focused attacks from demon path spies. We must take strict precautions. It’s been suggested that we establish several large-scale markets concerning Pill Array Talisman and Device. At that time, cultivators skilled in these techniques must provide full assistance, and the Immortal Materials produced will be sent directly to the Shang Mountain frontline.”

“If nothing unexpected happens, I’ll be heading to one of the alchemy markets.”

“What about you, junior brother?”

Ji Yuan, gazing at this map, found himself momentarily unable to decide.

“I’ll follow the sect’s arrangements when the time comes; it’s too early to discuss now.”

“True enough,” Dong Qian nodded as she put away the map.

Afterwards, the two of them continued their detailed conversation for half a day before Ji Yuan eventually rose to take his leave.

Upon departure, he headed straight south towards Mist Island. Only through Dong Qian’s reminder did he remember.

His Pill Array Talisman and Device four buildings could now be combined into new structures!

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(Author’s note: It was Ji Celestial Venerable who forgot to combine the buildings, not the author.)