Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 679: Chapter 296: The Second Building Contained

’Is there a flying sword message for me?’

This matter indeed sparked Ji Yuan’s interest.

Ever since he gave up Shang Mountain and began guarding this Alchemy Square, he seemed to have lost contact with the Water Dragon Sect, his apparent sect.

He had thought several times about whether to return to the sect for a visit.

But he never found a suitable opportunity.

Firstly, there was too much work to leave; secondly, there wasn’t an appropriate group.

Given the current situation, heading back to the Water Dragon Sect alone… Ji Yuan felt it would be somewhat dangerous.

Furthermore, things weren’t bad at the Alchemy Square, especially after the arrival of Ice and Fire Elder, he wasn’t oppressed, nor did he suffer aggrievedly, even receiving special treatment at times.

He had sent a flying sword message to Hua Yaoyue once, but never received a reply.

Looking at this now, one of the flying sword messages might just be from Hua Yaoyue.

With this thought, Ji Yuan immediately returned a message to the Isle Master of Red Flower.

’Junior sister, please wait a moment; I’ll be right over.’

As for the matter mentioned by Li Changhe and Liu Qingshan, Ji Yuan didn’t take it too seriously.

It’s just several people dead, after all.

Quite normal.

Ji Yuan wouldn’t find it strange just because the deceased had some minor conflicts with him.

Considering the state of the world today, anyone’s death seems quite normal.

Much less, their demon-hunting team often walks the line between life and death.

Life extinguished, cultivation dispersed—such is a normal occurrence indeed, which is why Ji Yuan firmly rejected Ice and Fire Elder’s kindness back then.

Those treasures from the six sects to assist with Core Formation, no matter how good, require one to live to enjoy them.

So, as Ji Yuan headed to the Isle Master of Red Flower’s residence, he sent a message to Li Changhe and Liu Qingshan:

’It’s a bit regrettable; I suppose I’ll mourn for him for a moment then.’

Li Changhe’s response was swift.

And it started with an exclamation.

’Tsk, tsk, indeed it’s true what Old Ji said, this world, strength is important, but what truly matters is who lives the longest.’

’As long as one lives long enough, enemies, even if not killed, may eventually die out.’

Liu Qingshan’s message was a bit delayed, but was quite straightforward.

He laughed heartily:

’Brother Ji, hearing this news, I am overjoyed, truly delighted, truly delighted!’

Listening to their messages, Ji Yuan chuckled, not paying them much mind, and instead, thought of other matters.

Earlier, he had excavated a passageway underground, attempting to place 11 pounds of Void Nether Stone inside, to see if a “Void Nether Stone lode” could be established.

The result was a failure.

Since it couldn’t be used for construction, it would have to be used for storing constructions.

Though items like the Celestial Craft Square and Enlightenment Room could not be stored within.

Yet, perhaps smaller constructions like the Chicken Cage and Wine Cellar might be accommodated.

Whether to save the Void Nether Stone for large constructions or store smaller constructions first in the Mountain of Mind and Heart remained to be seen.

After much deliberation,

Ji Yuan decided to first check if there were any structures that could be stored in his Lifebound Magical Treasure.

After all, according to the panel, each stored structure enhances the power of his treasure.

With resources at hand, he must quickly convert them into strength.

Saving… saving is unreliable.

This understanding is akin to “Enemies hoard grains, I hoard guns; enemies thereby become my granary.”

Void Nether Stone should be left to others for saving; as for himself, Ji Yuan figures saving strength is best.

Amidst his contemplation, he soon arrived at the residence of the Isle Master of Red Flower within the Alchemy Square.

This Isle Master of Red Flower could be considered Ji Yuan’s junior sister, having achieved Foundation Establishment after he had; now she is merely a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

With limited strength, Hunting Owl Zhenren didn’t assign her the dangerous task of guarding the city but rather had her handle flying sword communications and other miscellaneous tasks.

As for the weaker Liu Qingshan, there was no need to mention him, as supervising alchemy in the city was his designated role.

’Greetings, Senior Brother Wu You.’

The Isle Master of Red Flower appeared to be a gentle female cultivator, yet Ji Yuan heard Li Changhe once comment that she excelled in using poison…

’No need to stand on ceremony, Red Flower.’

Ji Yuan spoke with a courteous smile.

The Isle Master of Red Flower returned the courtesy, then retrieved two miniature flying swords from inside, featuring intricate array patterns and slightly shimmering white light.

’Both of these are flying sword messages meant for Senior Brother.’

Ji Yuan handed over 100 mid-grade spirit stones before accepting the two flying swords.

One can only say, the Cultivation Realm’s “delivery fee,” or rather “phone fee,” is absurdly expensive.

Fortunately, only long-distance flying sword communications are so costly; for short distances, using communication talismans incurs no such costs.

After obtaining the two flying swords, Ji Yuan hurried back to his cave mansion.

Then, from his storage bag, he extracted the flying swords of communication; on the way back, Ji Yuan had already discerned clearly.

One was Hua Yaoyue’s return message.

The other… was from his old friend, Liu Yuan.

Rarely does Liu Yuan send messages; perhaps something significant has occurred?

Ji Yuan first directed his divine sense into that flying sword, eager to know Liu Yuan’s purpose in contacting him.

Soon, the voice of this “Little Sword Immortal” resonated within Ji Yuan’s mind.

’Brother Ji, how have you been? It’s Old Liu here. Today, I heard the sect’s arrangement seems to be sending me to Wangcheng Mountain’s Alchemy Square for defense duties. I inquired ahead and heard you’re there, that’s great; I was just worried about feeling lonely once there.’