Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 732: Chapter 312: Finally Reunited with Second Sister

Isolated from the world, to end this remnant life.

’If there’s a next life, let me be a mortal, to live peacefully at the foot of the mountain. Life on the mountain... is simply not meant for humans.’

Du Wanyi slowly closed her eyes, and once again, tears streamed down her face.

Why?

Because the immortals on the mountain have long lifespans, they cannot bear the thought of ending it all, and the bitterness of love and hatred lasts much longer than for the mortals below.

But fortunately, after crying for a while, Du Wanyi composed herself.

In a daze, she seemed to have thought of something.

”We agreed that the four of us would achieve Foundation Establishment together and become immortals together. How did it come to this, that I am the only one left...”

Du Wanyi murmured softly.

At that moment, a gentle laugh sounded behind her.

The most familiar voice that could not be more familiar then echoed.

”Second Sister is talking nonsense again. I’m clearly still here, so how can it be that you’re the only one left?”

”Or are you saying that Second Sister doesn’t even consider me human?”

Du Wanyi was startled, seemingly incredulous, but after a moment, she stood up suddenly and turned around.

With a loud clatter, the chair fell heavily to the ground.

She saw the figure standing behind her, wearing the green robe she had gifted, and she could no longer hold back. She rushed up to him and embraced him.

Outside the door, Xiao He, upon hearing the commotion, quickly ran out.

But when she saw her lady actually embracing an unfamiliar man, she hurriedly covered her face and ran away.

Sensing the warmth emanating from Du Wanyi’s body, Ji Yuan couldn’t help but feel a bit touched as he reached out and embraced the sobbing Second Sister.

”It’s okay, I’m still here, I didn’t leave.”

Perhaps because they both came from the same place, and knew each other from very early on...

And had sworn to become siblings of the same year.

Later, after various changes, only the two of them remained in the Water Dragon Sect to help each other.

This kind of bond is truly incomparable to others, which is why Du Wanyi always holds a heavy place in Ji Yuan’s heart.

If it weren’t for that, Ji Yuan wouldn’t have returned to find her during these chaotic times, but fortunately, he found her, and she was okay.

If an accident had happened, and he couldn’t find her, Ji Yuan wouldn’t know what to do.

As it is now, the only regret is not sending Du Wanyi to the Desolate Ancient Continent, given her abilities, staying on Cangluo Continent is still somewhat dangerous.

Or... go to the Jiyuan Continent?

The two hugged for quite a while before Du Wanyi finally calmed down. She looked up at Ji Yuan with tearful eyes.

”Fourth Brother, is it really you?”

”No, I am your Fourth Brother.”

Ji Yuan joked, instantly making Du Wanyi laugh, and with a smile, everything seemed much better.

She let go and wiped the tears from her face, but before she could fully enjoy her happiness, she remembered something, looking at Ji Yuan with some panic.

”Fourth Brother, you... weren’t you supposed to go to the Desolate Ancient Continent? Why, why didn’t you go?”

Du Wanyi had always thought Ji Yuan went to the Desolate Ancient Continent, which was why she was so distressed.

But seeing Ji Yuan didn’t go to the Desolate Ancient Continent, she was happy, but after the joy, there was... concern?

Because going to the Desolate Ancient Continent meant complete safety, but staying on Cangluo Continent was still very dangerous.

Du Wanyi didn’t want Ji Yuan to go to the Desolate Ancient Continent.

But at the same time, she wished he had gone to the Desolate Ancient Continent.

Listening to this question, Ji Yuan didn’t answer immediately.

Truly, the best answer, if sincere, would be, ”Because I couldn’t bear to leave you, Second Sister, so I didn’t leave. If it meant never seeing you again in exchange for safety, I’d rather not go...”

Ji Yuan could feel Du Wanyi’s feelings for him, so if he said this... Du Wanyi would definitely be overjoyed.

But the truth is, Ji Yuan doesn’t have those feelings for Second Sister...

Or rather, Ji Yuan can’t give her what she wants, staying with him would be even more dangerous.

So he could only say: ”It’s inconvenient to cultivate on the Desolate Ancient Continent, so I didn’t go.”

Du Wanyi was silent for a long moment upon hearing this.

”Fourth Brother, you’re still the same, so steadfast in your path of cultivation.”

”And you, Second Sister? I heard from Sister Youlan that you went missing around Artifact Refining Workshop on Corpse Transporting Mountain, so how did you end up in a small mortal kingdom southeast of the Water Dragon Sect.”

Ji Yuan said as he sat down nearby; without needing Du Wanyi to speak, he poured himself a cup of tea.

”It’s a long story.”

Du Wanyi followed and sat beside him.

”It’s okay, there’s no rush, we have plenty of time. You can tell me slowly, Second Sister.”

Previously, when he couldn’t see her, Ji Yuan was very worried, but now that he could see her, he completely relaxed.

”Mm.”

Du Wanyi nodded in response, then organized her thoughts before telling Ji Yuan about her experiences.

She indeed escaped from the Artifact Refining Workshop on Nine Heavens Mountain, initially hiding within the borders of Corpse Transporting Mountain, until an incident occurred and Corpse Transporting Mountain was destroyed; she took advantage of the chaos to escape from North of Water to Shuinan.

But life in Shuinan was also hard, with demon cultivators everywhere, she hid constantly, barely making it to near the Water Dragon Sect.

Then she heard that not only was Corpse Transporting Mountain gone, but her own sect was gone too.

Fortunately, the Water Dragon Sect wasn’t exterminated but had fled with the core strength of the sect.

The remaining ones were left on Cangluo Continent.

This instantly shattered the hope Du Wanyi had been holding onto; when she was in the outside world, she had always thought that once she returned to the sect, she would be safe, there would be hope.

But now... especially upon thinking that Ji Yuan had already left.

The breath she had held onto in her heart instantly dissipated.

Once that breath was gone, she had no will for anything.

So she chose to come to this mortal realm, settling down, planning to end her days.

But unexpectedly, her Fourth Brother did not leave, and instead found her!

For a moment, Du Wanyi was truly surprised and delighted.

After listening to Du Wanyi’s detailed account, Ji Yuan pondered and said: ”Then what about the future? Second Sister, do you have any plans?”

”If not, I have a way... it should be feasible.”