Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 374: Chapter 197: Even Nascent Soul Can Be Killed!

”Divine Soul Technique?”

Hua Yaoyue repeated.

”Indeed.”

Ji Yuan nodded.

Hua Yaoyue did not ask further but instead probed the Jade Scroll in Ji Yuan’s hand with her Divine Sense. After a moment, she regained her composure, still with a look of shock in her eyes.

Truth be told, she was initially skeptical.

Even when she released her Divine Sense, she still thought that perhaps Ji Yuan had mistaken another cultivation technique for a Divine Soul Technique.

But it was only after learning about the ”Ninefold Soul Suppression Scripture” that she dared to be certain.

The cultivation technique Ji Yuan provided was indeed a genuine Divine Soul Technique!

Hua Yaoyue took a deep breath, raised her hand to activate the array on Wan You Island, and covered the entire island with her Divine Sense before asking:

”Did you create this yourself?”

”No, it was a rare opportunity I encountered during my travels, though unfortunately, it’s only the first half and incomplete.”

”That’s already quite good.”

Hua Yaoyue praised.

Ji Yuan took a step back and respectfully cupped his hands, saying, ”It’s enough if it can assist Master.”

”More than just assist; there are only a few across the Cangluo Continent who know Divine Soul Techniques.” Hua Yaoyue adapted and reverted to her previous calm and serene demeanor.

”Do you know why these Divine Soul Techniques are so rare?”

”Disciple does not know.”

”Because the Divine Soul is unlike the physical body; if your body is injured, a bit of rest can often heal it, but the Divine Soul is different. Once it is wounded, it generally cannot recover, and even a slight touch can cause pain, let alone attempting to create a technique with one’s own Divine Soul.”

Ji Yuan understood, ”I see.”

”Hmm, I just checked your ’Ninefold Soul Suppression Scripture,’ you’ve already started cultivating it, right?” Hua Yaoyue asked.

”The disciple is fortunate, just at the entry level.”

”Then cultivate well. From what I’ve seen of this technique, the Soul Suppressing Bell in the first half not only can protect the Divine Soul, but with prolonged cultivation, it can also strengthen the Divine Sense. If your Divine Sense is strong, you’ll have a significant advantage when battling peers.”

”What, this Divine Soul Technique can actually strengthen the Divine Sense?”

Ji Yuan’s expression was one of delight, yet inwardly he found it amusing.

Strengthening the Divine Sense—isn’t that the function of my [Meditation Room]?

So, does that mean my [Meditation Room] is actually equivalent to a Divine Soul Technique?

And it’s one without side effects, not requiring any extra cultivation—looking at it that way, by rounding up, it’s as if I’ve created a Divine Soul Technique myself.

”Yes, it’s an associated effect, extremely beneficial.”

Hua Yaoyue spoke these words with some emphasis.

”Then Master should cultivate properly as well, and not just think about drinking wine.” Ji Yuan smiled subtly.

”What, are you taking my place as the master now?”

Hua Yaoyue squinted at him.

Could I not? I call you Master, and you can call me Master, each speaking their own words... Ji Yuan took a step back, ”Disciple dares not.”

”Alright, the matter of the Divine Soul Technique might bring about enormous complications. The best outcome is not to inform anyone, but since you’ve informed me, then I owe you a great favor.”

Hua Yaoyue softly said, ”Between you and me, I won’t say the usual words. If you ever need anything, you can come to me at any time.”

”Let this favor of the cultivation technique be a personal debt; if you ever need it, you can tell me, even if it requires me to...risk my life.”

”Master, there’s no need for that!”

Ji Yuan quickly bowed respectfully and spoke earnestly.

Indeed, when he provided the Divine Soul Technique, he hadn’t thought it through so much. He merely thought that cultivation techniques are the same whether cultivated by one person or two, and giving it away cost nothing, and helping Hua Yaoyue was akin to helping himself.

If Hua Yaoyue grew stronger, his own life would also be better protected.

”Thus is the way of cause and effect; having received your cause, one must naturally repay the effect. You need not persuade otherwise.”

”Then...fine.”

Ji Yuan had no choice but to agree; at worst, he would come up with something difficult yet not dangerous for Hua Yaoyue to help with when the time came.

For example, when there’s a shortage of materials to upgrade a building in the future, he could call on Master.

Yet, looking at Hua Yaoyue in front of him, Ji Yuan couldn’t contain his curiosity and softly asked, ”If that’s the case, may I ask what kind of enemy would require you to risk your life, Master?”

Hua Yaoyue seemingly anticipated that Ji Yuan would ask this, so she crossed her arms over her chest.

”In a few years, when the great battle between righteousness and demons breaks out, then...”

After listening to Hua Yaoyue, Ji Yuan found himself lost in thought for a long time.

Though he had anticipated it, he still found it hard to believe when Hua Yaoyue finally spoke the simple yet impactful five words.

She said:

”Even Nascent Souls can be killed.”

”...”

Even upon returning to Mist Island, Hua Yaoyue’s words echoed in Ji Yuan’s mind.

Even Nascent Souls can be killed.

Every time he thought of this phrase, Ji Yuan felt as if his back could not be bent anymore.

A disciple of a Golden Core Zhenren?

What of it; my Master’s a Nascent Soul powerhouse!

When the demon cultivators come knocking, I’ll just hide behind Master, and there’ll be nothing to fear!

But it’s still best to keep a low profile, avoid stirring up trouble if possible... Master should be regarded as a hidden trump card.

But only a master who’s not been revealed can be considered a trump card; if everyone knows my Master is a Nascent Soul powerhouse, then it’s no longer a trump card.

As for the ”Ninefold Soul Suppression Scripture,” Ji Yuan decided to heed Hua Yaoyue’s advice and not spread it.

It would suffice for himself and Master to cultivate it; spreading it widely might lead to unnecessary troubles.