Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 704: Chapter 304: To the Desolate Ancient Continent? A Dead End?

”Hey—”

Ji Yuan called out next to its ear using a sound transmission.

As Tuesday opened its eyes, its form instinctively shrank several times, stopping only when it was about the size of a mid-stage second rank.

...I lose a small realm just by going out, but look at you, losing two small realms without even leaving.

Tuesday had already sensed the presence of its master, Ji Yuan, but still did not move, nor did it show any sign of coming out.

With no other choice, Ji Yuan had to call again.

”Come out.”

Only then did Tuesday unwillingly drag itself out.

Ji Yuan thought that if he let it stay in the fish pond any longer, it wouldn’t work; the longer it stayed, the more reclusive it would become. It’s better to bring it out sooner to see the world.

So, after Tuesday crawled out of the water, Ji Yuan unceremoniously put it back into the Spirit Beast Bag, alongside Monday.

Having two fellow serpents together would at least provide some company.

Of course, given their dispositions, they wouldn’t fight, which is why Ji Yuan felt assured in keeping them together.

The remaining Spirit Fish, though some were of the carp genus, Ji Yuan felt that they had little chance of transforming into serpents.

After all, they were already Tier Two Spirit Fish. To nurture a serpent, it would have to be a small Tier One Spirit Fish.

With his Divine Sense enveloping the surroundings, there was also the Spirit Field, with Spirit Grain planted near the mountaintop, and rice planted in the water-accessible parts at the foot of the mountain.

Currently, it’s summer. They were all bearing ears; the wind blew over the lush sea of grain, making for a beautiful sight.

...It’s just a pity that the ten-year period has not yet come, and the Spirit Field has yet to produce the next Pill Essence Fruit.

Next was the Chaotic Burial Mound and the Beehive located on the other side of the island.

There wasn’t much to say about the Chaotic Burial Mound. As long as Ji Yuan didn’t bury bodies there, it wouldn’t naturally produce any on its own.

Therefore, it looked the same as when he had left before.

The only difference was the emergence of a Foundation Establishment stage corpse puppet, but it was at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment, unfamiliar in appearance, likely unearthed from somewhere.

It wasn’t of much use.

The Beehive, on the other hand, was quite good.

At this moment, within the dense forest beside the Chaotic Burial Mound, tens of thousands of Spirit-Devouring Bees, while not taking off en masse, still produced a humming vibration.

So much so that even the most unruly Spirit Pigs on Wuyou Island dared not approach.

Let alone those Spiritual Birds.

Ji Yuan estimated roughly that when he had previously gone to the Alchemy Square, he had taken nearly 40,000 Spirit-Devouring Bees.

Judging by the scale here, there should be another 40,000, and combined, it must be enough for the Beehive to level up to Level 3 with the required 80,000 Spirit-Devouring Bees.

But the other condition... for the Bee King to advance to Tier Three, that’s quite the challenge.

Despite Ji Yuan raising so many spirit beasts, not one was a Tier Three spirit beast; the highest cultivation was the two Frost Serpents at the Peak of Tier Two.

Like the Bee King of the Spirit-Devouring Bee swarm, it was still only at late stage Tier Two.

...I wonder if there’s a way to accelerate the cultivation of these Spirit-Devouring Bees.

Having experienced the might of the Insect Demon, Ji Yuan found these Spirit-Devouring Bees quite useful.

Seeing that everything at home was as it should be, Ji Yuan felt at ease.

After landing, he hadn’t moved, and Tu Yue, having already sensed his aura, was waiting patiently by the side.

Seeing the Little Corpse Puppet that had followed him for so long about to be brought out of his Storage Bag, Ji Yuan waved his hand first.

”Prepare hot water; I’ll take a bath first.”

”...”

After a while, as Ji Yuan soaked in a pool mixed with various Spirit Liquids, he felt utterly comfortable.

The hardships he endured along the journey seemed to vanish with this bath.

With a relaxed mind, he was able to ponder over Hua Yaoyue’s words.

She seemed to have other plans for him?

Ji Yuan wasn’t sure what she was thinking, but from her words, it seemed the Water Dragon Sect had other alternatives as well.

But no matter what alternatives there were, nothing was as important as his own strength. Only strength was his true way out.

...For now, there was no way to enhance his magic cultivation.

Being at the Peak of Foundation Establishment, even to take one more step, he could only first enter the Fake Pill Realm.

As for Core Formation... Ji Yuan had not the slightest clue.

A Fake Pill should not pose too much of a problem.

Before taking his bath, Ji Yuan glanced at the Sword Manual proficiency in the Scripture Pavilion.

[Canglan Nine Tribulations Sword Manual]

[Proficiency: 95/100]

He estimated that once it reached 100, he would gain some insights into Core Formation, and could then attempt to form a Fake Pill.

But what truly seemed feasible to Ji Yuan was body cultivation.

Currently, his body cultivation was also at the Peak of Foundation Establishment.

Just a step further into the ”Muscle Tempering” realm would allow his body to rival the Golden Core in strength.

If he truly reached this stage, then at that time it would be similar to when he was in Foundation Establishment; his physical capabilities would lead his mana.

This would be good, as having the strength of Core Formation in his body would make acquiring the resources needed for Core Formation Realm more assured.

With this thought, Ji Yuan summoned Tu Yue, who was waiting outside, back in.

Although he was naked in the bath, Tu Yue remained expressionless upon seeing him.

She obediently crouched down and then, following Ji Yuan’s instructions, presented her Storage Bag with both hands.

This time there were two instead of the usual one.

Ji Yuan received them casually, and with a sweep of his Divine Sense... his eyebrows shot up immediately.

For nothing other than the fact that the harvest from farming was overwhelming.

No need to mention the Spirit Pigs, Spirit Fish, and Spiritual Birds; they were all stuffed full in a separate Storage Bag with the harvested Spirit Grain and Spirit Rice.