Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 828 - 342: Preparations Before Core Formation

”This is the residence order for West Border City. I bought the permit for one year, during this time Brother Ji can stroll around the city first, and we can discuss any ideas you have later.”

Mu Xueyao communicated through telepathy and then placed a token in Ji Yuan’s hand.

With a sweep of his divine sense, Ji Yuan noticed that the token was adorned with numerous restrictions, some of which were linked to the City Defense Array, as if it were... a mother-daughter array?

Quite interesting, as Ji Yuan realized these were methods beyond his capability to fathom.

Ji Yuan did not ask how many spirit stones were spent on the one-year token.

He knew that even if offered, Mu Xueyao would not accept them, best to owe it and repay altogether later.

”Alright, let me show Brother Ji around West Border City first.”

Thus, Ji Yuan followed Mu Xueyao, spending more than a month to barely complete a tour of West Border City.

This was due to many places still not visited.

Thinking that if every place were fully explored... it may indeed take a whole year.

The pleasure quarters, for instance, occupied an entire mountain.

From the foot to the summit, each level offered different entertainments.

Surely a great destination for male cultivators.

As for the entire West Border City... it was divided into four layers.

The first layer mainly housed mortals, with only a small number of cultivators lingering there.

The second layer mostly comprised Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators. Here, those in the Qi Cultivation Stage could not fly; only those at Foundation Establishment Stage and above could.

The third layer predominantly consisted of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Similarly, only Core Formation cultivators could use Escape Light to fly.

As for the fourth layer closest to the summit, even Core Formation cultivators could not control the sky.

Proceeding further, Mu Xueyao mentioned that only Nascent Soul monsters could reach the very top.

Other areas in West Border City also had specific divisions.

Such as the Array area, Elixir area, Talisman area, and Beast Taming area, etc.

In addition, there were several series of mountains specifically allocated for cultivators to operate shops.

Everything was available within.

Ji Yuan even encountered a long-lost trade among those mountains... beautiful female cultivators running small shops.

However, compared to those Kun cultivators back in Cloud Rain Marsh, they stood apart.

Operating such businesses, at least they were Foundation Establishment cultivators, each possessing unique skills.

Either practicing some dual cultivation technique or comprehending a secret technique for entertainment.

Ji Yuan was not very interested in these, so he merely glanced at them before leaving.

Mu Xueyao finally took him to the tallest peak in West Border City.

”This is the cultivation peak of West Border City, also the area with the richest spiritual qi in the entire city. Whenever cultivators need to make breakthroughs, they often choose to go into seclusion here.”

Looking at the high mountain before him, shrouded in clouds due to abundant spiritual qi, Ji Yuan felt somewhat dazed.

For a moment, he sensed the gap between the Jiyuan Continent and the Cangluo Continent.

Just the grandeur of West Border City couldn’t be compared to by Cangluo Continent.

Not to mention the Black and White City, the largest city in Extreme Abyss, which he hadn’t visited.

”Like outside, the lowest level is for Qi Cultivation cultivators’ seclusion, and it’s the cheapest, with a cost of 10 mid-grade spirit stones per month for cultivation.”

”Above that are Foundation Establishment cultivators...”

Clearly, Mu Xueyao had spent much time in West Border City and was very familiar with various aspects of the city.

”As for the cave mansion for seclusion and Core Formation impact, it’s the most expensive among them, as Nascent Soul Formation certainly wouldn’t be within the city.”

”How many spirit stones are needed to rent a cave mansion for a year to impact Core Formation?”

Ji Yuan was mentally prepared, but when waiting for Mu Xueyao’s answer, he was somewhat surprised.

”A year costs 10,000 mid-grade spirit stones!”

...Alright, that indeed was quite expensive.

However, that’s just for the cave mansion used for seclusion and breakthrough; ordinary cave mansion residences outside were much cheaper.

Ji Yuan, after considering there was no better place, rented a cultivation cave mansion in West Border City to settle down for now.

Mu Xueyao, this Core Formation cultivator, naturally became his neighbor, which made Ji Yuan quite helpless.

But fortunately, she was obedient.

Because Ji Yuan had many buildings to place, he naturally rented the largest cave mansion.

Once settled, he began pondering his next plans.

First and foremost was Core Formation.

He swept his divine sense over his storage bag inventory, ”I currently have two Pill Essence Fruits; I could attempt Core Formation. However, I possess a pseudo spirit root and have consumed many tri-colored spirit eggs, erring on the side of caution, it’s better to wait until the Spirit Field produces the third Pill Essence Fruit.”

”It’s merely a matter of waiting a few more years, considering my situation on this Jiyuan Continent, I can absolutely afford to wait.”

”Also, I need to continue gathering news about Second Sister Du Wanyi and Liu Yuan, at least connect with one of them for starters.”

”Additionally, I need to learn more about the customs, major forces, and key cultivators on this Jiyuan Continent, especially this information is crucial.”

”Furthermore, I have to continue collecting Void Nether Stones and materials for building upgrades... These items were difficult to collect on Cangluo Continent, but now on this larger Jiyuan Continent, it shouldn’t be an issue.”

”As for collecting the needed spirit stones... after saving for so long, now is the perfect time to utilize them, though such extensive procurement requires caution, best to change the Transformation Talisman on each outing.”

”Fortunately, the years prior to Core Formation could be spent busying with these matters. Once successful, building upgrades will push my strength towards rapid growth.”

...

After organizing his thoughts, Ji Yuan commenced his cultivation journey in West Border City.

Not long after, Mu Xueyao returned with news.

Celestial Killer Mountain announced that Old Demon Ji hadn’t gone to Cangluo Continent but still wandered in Jiyuan Continent, attracting bounty hunters to continue their pursuits.

A thoroughly disguised Ji Yuan naturally wasn’t worried about this.

That day.

While browsing the list of Core Formation cultivators in West Border City, Ji Yuan suddenly saw a familiar name.

”Jiu Jian Zhenren—Liu Yuan!”

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[Core Formation Tomorrow]