Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 739: Chapter 315: Exotic Insect vs. Exotic Insect

“How could it be? My admiration for the Hundred Insects Old Immortal is as endless as this Starfall River.”

Hu Li said very earnestly.

“Oh.”

Ji Yuan replied casually, “That’s a coincidence, I have a life-and-death feud with this Hundred Insects Old Immortal. Since you admire him so much… then you should die.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a flying sword stopped by Ji Yuan’s side.

Hu Li’s expression instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

Yet the flying sword had no other action, merely pointing its tip at him—clearly it wanted him to make a statement.

Not making a statement, is that even possible?

“Junior… well, junior is indeed eyeing that inheritance.”

Hu Li finished this sentence and instantly looked defeated.

Ji Yuan let out a cold sneer, then put away the flying sword.

With a demon cultivator like Hu Li, how could Ji Yuan not know what scheme he was plotting?

“So, do you want him to take you as a disciple, or are you thinking of killing him and taking his place?”

Ji Yuan asked with interest.

Since it was all out in the open, Hu Li had no reason to hide anything, “Initially I was hoping the old demon would take me as a disciple, but after interacting with him, I found he is extremely distrustful and taking disciples is essentially out of the question.”

“Moreover, this seems related to his previous disciple.”

“Why do you say that?”

Ji Yuan asked curiously.

“Not long ago, junior encountered a fellow cultivator from Shangxi in Peony City. She told me that Hundred Insects Old Immortal once took a disciple and treated him very well.”

“But who would have thought, that disciple also had designs on his inheritance. Hundred Insects Old Immortal was schemed against by his disciple, causing his cultivation to stagnate with no progress.”

As Hu Li spoke, he sighed and shook his head.

“As for killing… junior is merely at late-stage Foundation Establishment, while the old demon is already at early-stage Core Formation. How could junior kill him?”

“Currently, junior is stuck in this muddy trap, unable to escape. Only by working day and night for the old demon, when he’s in a good mood, would he reluctantly reward some cultivation materials.”

“Does it matter?”

Ji Yuan chuckled, “Isn’t it because of your own greed?”

“The path you choose, you must see it through even if on your knees, brother.”

Listening to this, Hu Li gritted his teeth and immediately kowtowed heavily to Ji Yuan.

“If senior wishes to take action against Hundred Insects Old Immortal, junior is willing to be the inside agent!”

“I’m not greedy.”

Ji Yuan shook his head.

Listening to this, Hu Li’s heart sank halfway.

Ji Yuan was speaking the truth; to confront an early-stage Core Formation Cultivator over an inheritance.

Especially this early-stage Core Formation Cultivator, who has techniques so strong that even late-stage cultivators give him face.

Such an enemy, Ji Yuan had no intention to provoke.

As for the Spirit-Devouring Bee, Ji Yuan currently has them, and after being enhanced by the “No Poison, No Bee” spirit effect, they count as improved versions.

Curiosity is curiosity.

Risking for this effect is not worth it.

“Alright, you as well, since you’ve joined, just work diligently for them; maybe one day you’ll be taken as a disciple.”

“Constantly thinking of betraying one’s master is not a good habit.”

“I’m leaving.”

After saying this, Ji Yuan stepped out, his figure instantly rising into the air, about to leave when he appeared to recall something, and thus inquired about the location of the Hundred Insects Old Immortal’s cave mansion from Hu Li.

Afterwards, he stepped into the air and left.

Meanwhile, Hu Li waved him off, no longer expecting Elder Qiu to take action against the old demon, only hoping Elder Qiu would return his talisman treasure!

Unfortunately, until the end, he did not dare to voice this request.

But soon he thought of something… what if Qiu Qianhai, lacking martial virtue, went to tell the old demon what he just said? Wouldn’t that spell his end?

Running… is also not feasible, the old demon has poisoned him, without taking the antidote given on time, it would be a dead end.

Forget it, death is coming from all sides, better check things back home first.

This Qiu old demon should not know Hundred Insects Old Immortal’s cave mansion, even if found it would take some time. As long as I get back first, even if he comes, I can defend myself.

With this thought, Hu Li hurriedly gathered the immortal talents placed around before leaving.

Meanwhile, after Ji Yuan left here, he replaced the transformation talisman and arrived at another location within the city.

The reason he doesn’t dare to take risks involves another crucial reason.

That is, Hu Li can’t be trusted.

Fate is fate.

If fate is taken as trust, one might die without knowing how.

“Ah, welcome to this senior.”

Ji Yuan entered the small shop, his expression becoming much darker, his voice turning hoarse.

“So, have the immortal materials I ordered arrived?”

This small shop was mentioned by a demon cultivator in a previous encounter; it reportedly sells a few immortal materials.

However, they are expensive.

Additionally, if other items are needed, inquiries can be made here.

If found, the other party will name their price.

Ji Yuan came intending to try his luck.

Unexpectedly, he actually found something.

“Yes, fellow cultivator, follow me to check the quality.”

The masked demon cultivator said as he closed the shop door and opened a hidden door leading underground.

Even though Ji Yuan had previously been down to see, even if he hadn’t, the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator posed no threat to him.

Especially at such a close distance.

He followed down to the underground, seeing familiar scenes.