Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 834 - 343: Level 4 [Fish Pond]; Level 2 [Ant Nest]

”Ant Tribe Giant? Wouldn’t that make it an Antman?”

Ji Yuan joked to himself, then smoothly activated this Spirit Effect.

Soon, the scattered blazing fire army ants on the ground seemed to be summoned, flowing like a tide toward the direction of the Ant King.

In just a moment, a large number of ants had gathered around the Ant King, climbing over each other and piling up, with the Ant King’s position getting higher and higher.

Seeing this, Ji Yuan felt as if he could hear the Ant King’s call.

”I’m here to form the head!”

After about three or five breaths of time, a huge black Antman appeared before Ji Yuan.

It stood about two zhang tall.

Two zhang was not the limit of this Antman, but the limit of the cave.

”Not bad. The Ant King plus three early-tier two army ants form an Antman with late-stage Foundation Establishment strength. Given time, when the Ant King reaches the peak of tier two, the Antman should have Golden Core stage power.”

”If it upgrades to tier three... then this Antman will be strong.”

With this thought, Ji Yuan looked at this level 3 [Ant Nest] Spirit Effect again.

[Ant Nest: lv3 (Upgradable)]

[Spirit Effect 1: Ant colony reproduction speed +50%; Ant colony recovery speed +40%; Ant colony advancement probability +15%.]

[Spirit Effect 2 (Fire God Spear): Blazing fire army ants can transform into the Fire God Spear, striking like a dragon, unstoppable!]

[Upgrade Conditions: 900 Mid-grade Spirit Stones; Ant King Cultivation reaches tier three; Ant colony reaches 80,000; 3 Tier Three Demon Pills; 1 Divine Fire Ant corpse. (Not achieved)]

Sure enough, it appeared!

Seeing this second Spirit Effect, Ji Yuan instantly got excited, wishing he could upgrade the [Ant Nest] to level 3 right on the spot.

By that time, dressed in Spirit Devouring Armor and wielding the Fire God Spear, his body cultivation strength would definitely receive a further boost.

When that time comes... hehehe!

Who knows what realm the strongest body cultivator on the Extreme Abyss Continent is in?

Wonder if there are any Bone Forging Realm cultivators; if there are, he could make acquaintances and see if he can borrow their Body Cultivation Techniques to peruse.

After looking at the Spirit Effects, Ji Yuan dispersed the giant Antman.

His life returned to peacefulness, only venturing out to purchase materials needed for building upgrades when receiving messages from various auction houses.

The remaining concern was with Liu Yuan.

For half a year, there was no news, causing Ji Yuan to become increasingly worried.

In the vast Extreme Abyss, who knows where Du Wanyi was taken.

Actually, when Ji Yuan returned from Yunkong City, he had a suspicion.

That was about the Turtle Shell Du Wanyi last left behind.

Logically, she left it in front of that strange person. Why didn’t that person destroy the Turtle Shell but let it remain?

Ji Yuan did not know.

All he could do was search through various materials during his leisure time to see if he could find any description related to that strange person.

A year after returning from Yunkong City.

Liu Yuan finally visited, unsurprisingly with no results.

”I contacted four forces, basically scoured the entire West Border City but couldn’t find the Isle Master of Taian, seems she likely didn’t come to this West Border City.”

Ji Yuan stayed silent for a long time, then could only agree.

”Brother Ji, you should focus on cultivation, strive to achieve Core Formation soon. When you have strength and find the Isle Master of Taian’s clues, we’ll be able to go rescue her.”

Liu Yuan worried this matter would affect Ji Yuan’s mindset, so he spoke reassuringly.

”Alright, I understand this matter.”

Ji Yuan nodded, showing he was fine.

He then called Mu Xueyao over, allowing Liu Yuan to meet her, after all, they might cross paths in the future, better to know each other’s existence.

Two years later.

Ji Yuan finally obtained a tier three Ice Attribute Demon Pill at an auction hosted by Pavilion Master Tingtao.

With this, the [Fish Pond] upgrade was finally settled.

On this day.

The weather was clear.

In Ji Yuan’s [Cave Mansion], he first set up the tier three Reversed Rivers and Lakes Arrays, then arranged several other arrays to conceal aura.

He came to the [Fish Pond], didn’t hesitate, and took out all the upgrade materials.

Mid-grade Spirit Stones, one still-warm tier three Ice Attribute Demon, the tier three Poison Serpent he slayed before, and three Dragon Blood Stones brought from Cangluo Continent.

After taking out these things, he summoned back two tier three Frost Serpents.

Also in the [Fish Pond], he had pre-placed several carp-type Spirit Fish.

Thinking of watching the upgrade process, hoping for more Frost Serpent offspring to appear.

As his heart thought fell, the upgrade materials turned into ash.

Soon, the whole [Fish Pond] showed threads of golden aura, and on the surrounding stone walls, golden patterns emerged.

Watching the anomaly caused by the upgrade, Ji Yuan hurriedly concealed the building’s appearance.

If it manifested further, and Heaven sends a five-colored rainbow, attracting people from the Black and White Divine Hall, then there’d be trouble.

The anomaly disappeared, but the upgrade effect did not fade.

Because in just moments, within Ji Yuan’s Divine Sense, two new Frost Serpents appeared in the [Fish Pond].

Though they’re young, what does it matter?

Because one of the 4-level [Fish Pond]’s Spirit Effects is [Serpent Transforming into a Dragon]

[Spirit Effect 2 (Serpent Transforming into a Dragon): Serpent-type Demon Beasts have a small chance to evolve into tier four Spirit Beast — Serpent.]

As long as they’re serpents, they have the opportunity to transform into tier four Spirit Beast Serpents!

Ji Yuan just waited, but even as the upgrade effect passed, the two silly tier three Frost Serpents didn’t transform into the legendary tier four Spirit Beast.

Leaving Ji Yuan somewhat disappointed.

”Aow aow!”

Monday sensed the changes from the [Fish Pond], feeling pleased, began to shout loudly at its master.

As for Tuesday, it shrank its form, swam to the other two new Frost Serpents, intimidating the little serpents.

Before Ji Yuan could check the 5-level [Fish Pond]’s Spirit Effects, something appeared out of thin air above the water.

As soon as this thing appeared, all four Frost Serpents raised their heads.

The nearest, Monday, flicked its tail, attempting to snatch it.

It’s fast, but Ji Yuan is faster!

He stepped forward and appeared next to the thing, then slapped Monday on the face, sending it back to the water’s surface.

The other three serpents wisely lowered their heads.

Ji Yuan took out a prepared Jade Bottle, successfully collecting this item within.

The first Spirit Effect of the 4-level [Fish Pond].

Each year produces one tael of Thousand-year Cold Spirit Milk!

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Alright, apologies, overestimated myself, delayed Core Formation for setting up the second sister’s plot.

Then let’s try again, tomorrow shall be Core Formation!

If I can’t achieve Core Formation, I’ll chop... begging for monthly votes, sob sob sob.