Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 1285: Chapter 435: Thousand Souls Banner → Ten Thousand Souls Banner! [Requesting Monthly Pass]

She definitely does not have that kind of strength.

In other words, Ji Yuan now possesses strength surpassing hers.

’It can only be said that Old Demon Ji truly lives up to his reputation.’

Fairy Baihua couldn’t help but think.

”I happen to have a few questions and would like to consult with Senior Sister. I wonder if you have some free time.”

”I do, Junior Brother, please ask away.”

”...”

A moment later, inside Ji Yuan’s cave mansion.

He first poured some spirit tea for Fairy Baihua, then sat down opposite her.

”It’s like this, I just recently broke through, and I happen to be in need of some things... I was hoping to inquire with Senior Sister about them.”

”Go ahead, Junior Brother.”

Perhaps the tea was too hot, Fairy Baihua took a sip after picking it up, then put it down.

Ji Yuan pondered for a moment and said, ”Celestial Essence Tree resin, lapis lazuli, spirit candle fruit, corrosive heart locust, heart-devouring willow... oh, and the array map for the basic teleportation array. I wonder if Senior Sister knows who might have them?”

”You...”

Hearing the names Ji Yuan mentioned, Fairy Baihua felt a slight headache.

Any one of these items is a treasure for Nascent Soul cultivators.

Yet Ji Yuan needs all of them at once.

”No worries, Senior Sister, just a clue would suffice.”

Ji Yuan smiled apologetically. He didn’t expect Fairy Baihua to provide these items, a clue would be more than enough.

Fairy Baihua uttered an ”um,” then after pondering for a while, she slowly said:

”As for the Celestial Essence Tree resin, the Dan Ding Sect has it.”

”Dan Ding Sect has it?”

This was somewhat unexpected for Ji Yuan. He initially thought it would be troublesome, requiring considerable effort to obtain.

Now it seems as if it could be procured effortlessly.

”Yes, the Dan Ding Sect has a Celestial Essence Tree, but if you want the resin... it would definitely damage the tree. Honestly, it’s difficult. If you just needed a leaf or something, that would be one thing, but resin... Danxu and Dan Yang, those two old fellows, are known for being stingy.”

With no outsiders present, Fairy Baihua spoke candidly.

As for their stinginess, Sword Wuchen had also mentioned it previously.

”Isn’t there any way to negotiate?”

Ji Yuan frowned and asked.

”Negotiation is possible, but unless you can offer them treasures they cannot resist, they certainly won’t agree to damage the Celestial Essence Tree.”

Fairy Baihua explained.

Ji Yuan instinctively thought of the ”Nether Old Spring,” a life-extending treasure that he could offer.

But drinking this stuff stops your cultivation growth, which feels a bit unscrupulous.

...I wonder if the Mansion Master of Xuan Snake drank it.

Ji Yuan instinctively thought of this. If he drank the Nether Old Spring, that would be perfect.

”Alright, I’ve noted it.”

Ji Yuan nodded and said.

Knowing where to find something is helpful; it’s better than wandering around aimlessly.

”I’ve never heard of lapis lazuli or spirit candle fruit either.”

Fairy Baihua shook her head, ”Next time, you can ask Senior Brother Zhou. He’s knowledgeable and might have heard about them.”

”As for the teleportation array map, in the Jiyuan Continent, only the Black and White Divine Hall has it. On the Desolate Ancient Continent, the Taiyi Immortal Sect has it as well, and there might be a few other immortal sects that have it.”

This point aligned with Ji Yuan’s expectations.

Acquiring a teleportation array map seems difficult.

Unless one can overpower the Black and White Dual Fiends and demand it from them directly.

Otherwise, other means might also be challenging... or maybe not. I am a man with a heart demon seed.

Perhaps I could find a way to control one or two Nascent Soul cultivators from the Black and White Divine Hall to fetch the map for me.

”As for the corrosive heart locust and heart-devouring willow... these two items belong to the Demon Dao, right?”

Fairy Baihua hesitated as she spoke.

Seeing her reaction, Ji Yuan did not deny it. After all, some things are bound to become known sooner or later.

”Senior Sister knows too; I used to be a loose cultivator back in the day, so I have skills from both the righteous and demon paths.”

”That, I do know, as long as Junior Brother doesn’t engage in any heinous deeds.”

Fairy Baihua nodded gently.

”The corrosive heart locust and heart-devouring willow can be found in the Extreme Abyss continent.”

”Oh?”

”Both are found at Celestial Killer Mountain, where these demon items are their core means, used for cultivating a Nascent Soul secret technique called ’Heart-plucking Hand.’ So, these immortal talents are likely held by the Nascent Soul cultivators there, perhaps only in the hands of the Old Demon of Celestial Killer.”

Celestial Killer Mountain... seems like I’ll need to make another trip to West Border City. Then I’ll decide whether to return to the Cangluo Continent to advance in cultivation or first head to Celestial Killer Mountain to procure these immortal talents.

Having received news of these matters, Ji Yuan felt relieved.

”Thank you, Senior Sister.”

Ji Yuan stood up and slightly cupped his hands to Fairy Baihua.

Before Fairy Baihua could return the gesture, he continued to ask: ”By the way, Senior Sister, does our Tingtiao Pavilion have any old grudges with the Soul Refining Hall?”

”Soul Refining Hall... old grudges.”

Fairy Baihua was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Ji Yuan to ask this question.

But after a bit of thought, she quickly said:

”The two sects being so close, with the divide between the righteous and demon paths, there are not just old grudges but also many new ones. Two years ago, the Soul Refining Hall killed a Core Formation cultivator from our Tingtiao Pavilion.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan instinctively squinted his eyes, lightly rubbing the fingers of his right hand placed on the table.

”This means they deem us insignificant.”

Upon hearing Ji Yuan’s words, Fairy Baihua immediately understood his intention.

”Junior Brother Ji, are you planning to take action against the Soul Refining Hall?”