Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 651: Chapter 286: My Violet Eye Is Gone

Afterwards, things became simple. Seeing no one leaving, the Ice and Fire Elder had each of the Foundation Establishment cultivators state their tasks.

It wasn’t until then that Ji Yuan understood just how capable this former emperor, the Ice and Fire Elder, really was.

Because he merely listened to a few brief statements from each person and had an extremely clear understanding of the entire Alchemy Square, making casual adjustments and task exchanges that were just right.

Of course, when it came to Ji Yuan, he indeed showed some favoritism.

After Huang Risheng’s death, he transferred the cultivation of Gathering Spirit Street and Returning Spirit Street under Ji Yuan’s name, letting him oversee the production of these two kinds of elixirs.

With heavier tasks, naturally, the compensation had to increase.

There were no over-the-top rewards; it was simply that his salary was doubled, which made Ji Yuan extremely satisfied.

After all, what he lacked the most right now was Spirit Stones.

“Alright, everyone else may leave now; Isle Master Wuyou stay behind.”

The Ice and Fire Elder waved his hand, and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators all retreated, although as they left, their eyes lingered on Ji Yuan for a moment, extremely complex in expression.

This feeling made Ji Yuan feel as if he was sitting on pins and needles.

Fortunately, there weren’t too many Foundation Establishment cultivators here; aside from Huang Risheng, whom he killed, there were only a dozen or so left.

But once most of the people had left, one person remained beside Ji Yuan.

Li Changhe.

“Why are you still here?”

The Ice and Fire Elder looked at him and asked with a frown.

Li Changhe pointed at himself with his hand, with a blank expression, “Should I also leave?”

His words were spoken with a tone of grievance, as if saying, how come upon seeing Ji Yuan, I’ve also become an outsider?

“Get out.”

The Ice and Fire Elder said flatly.

“Okay.”

Li Changhe chuckled and rolled out.

Once there were no outsiders left, the Ice and Fire Elder casually opened a restriction, enveloping the entire hall, and then asked, “Earlier outside, what did you want to say to me?”

“Senior, I wanted to say that my purple vertical eye is gone!”

Ji Yuan finished speaking and immediately attempted to unleash the PWoang Divine Eyes, trying several times, causing his face to flush red, yet the vertical eye on his brow didn’t reappear.

The Ice and Fire Elder sat on the high platform of the hall, lightly tapping his knee with his finger. He watched Ji Yuan’s attempts in silence and only spoke after a while:

“Alright, stop trying, not only is your vertical eye gone, mine is gone too.”

… Everything is really on me, the fake on you is naturally gone.

“What? Yours is gone too?!”

Ji Yuan looked at the Ice and Fire Elder on the platform with shock on his face.

The latter stood up and stepped to Ji Yuan’s side, walking slowly with his hands behind his back, “Actually, having it gone is good too. This thing has been with me for over a hundred years, having something on me that isn’t mine always feels strange.”

Ji Yuan pondered, “Indeed, during this period, I’ve always been worried, fearing that the purple eye might cause some trouble, now that it’s gone… I’m at ease.”

“Hmm, it’s gone, then let it be gone. Go back and cultivate well, and strive for Core Formation as soon as possible; that’s the right path.”

The Ice and Fire Elder issued a subtle order to leave, and Ji Yuan wisely bowed and left the hall.

Watched his departing back, the Ice and Fire Elder remained silent for a long time… Honestly, with his temperament, to be safe, he actually wanted to catch Ji Yuan and examine him thoroughly.

After all, the purple vertical eye had indeed brought the Ice and Fire Elder considerable help over the years.

Now suddenly losing this method is actually a form of weakening for him.

But previously, when he was on Shang Mountain, he discreetly learned from Li Gang that Ji Yuan’s Golden Core master behind him… is extremely formidable.

Having late-stage Golden Core combat power decades ago, now no one knows to what extent it’s been strengthened.

So, after thinking it over, the Ice and Fire Elder decided to abandon this plan. For a potential possibility, worsening relations and inviting a powerful enemy was not worth it.

He had never revealed to anyone that his vertical eye was gone, so Ji Yuan naturally couldn’t know.

That he proactively mentioned this upon meeting means his own vertical eye is most likely really gone.

Meanwhile, Ji Yuan left the hall, and before returning to his residence, he saw Li Changhe already waiting at the entrance from afar.

“Hey, isn’t this the honored guest of Icefire Senior? How come you’re back so soon?”

Li Changhe rolled his eyes and said in a mocking tone.

“I was preparing to trade some good stuff with you, but it seems I should forget it; you wouldn’t like it.”

Ji Yuan said this and pushed open the door, walked inside; after being away for over a month, fortunately, there was no change inside the courtyard, everything was normal.

“Don’t, don’t, now you’re making us sound like strangers.”

Li Changhe came inside, quickly admitting defeat.

He knew that anything Ji Yuan considered good must be something remarkable, maybe even something that could bring some benefit to his family.

Inside the house, after sitting down, Ji Yuan first asked, “When do we distribute the shares?”

“Hmm?”

Li Changhe looked up puzzled at him, “Soon, right? How come you’re still thinking about this small sum of money? This isn’t like you.”

Ji Yuan had traded with the Li Family several times, and Li Changhe knew his generosity.

“What do you mean small money.”

Ji Yuan shook his head, “I’m working hard here every day, why can’t I care about my pay?”

“What do you mean working hard pay, it’s soon, this month’s hasn’t been issued yet.”

“Alright then.”

“Okay, tell me, what good stuff did you get?”

Li Changhe leaned forward, his eyes shining as he asked.

Ji Yuan hesitated slightly before nodding, “Fine, I’ll let you see.”

With that, he activated the Star Spiral Cloud Barrier array inherent to the Cave Mansion.

With the array enveloping the whole residence, Ji Yuan took out a small jade bottle from his storage bag, containing deep green Spirit Liquid inside.

Under Li Changhe’s curious gaze, he pulled out the bottle’s stopper.

Immediately, a dense life force filled the entire room.

Ji Yuan quickly closed it, “How is it?”

“This is…”

Li Changhe was momentarily confused, “What is this?”

Ji Yuan first stored the jade bottle in the storage bag, then inhaled sharply, absorbing all the lingering life force in the room into his body, and then said lightly:

“It’s nothing special, just the Fountain of Eternal Youth from the Medicine King Valley.”

Hearing this, Li Changhe stepped forward to Ji Yuan’s side, looped his arm over his shoulder, and said seriously:

“Brother Ji, such a heavy responsibility, please entrust it to me!”