Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 873 - 351: Heaven-defying Fate Alteration [Void Teleportation]

As Huang Hun spoke, a trace of regret flashed across his face.

”Well... Actually, it’s my first time going to Lindong City. Daoist, could you help with a brief introduction? Of course, if it’s inconvenient, I can familiarize myself with it once I arrive.”

Ji Yuan wore a proper smile on his face.

”What harm is there in that? We’re waiting idly anyway; I can certainly elaborate with Daoist Changgeng.”

Huang Hun waved his large hand, immediately starting a detailed introduction to Lindong City for Ji Yuan.

Ji Yuan listened attentively, comparing it in detail with the information he had obtained from Mu Xueyao.

As expected, he found quite a few differences.

For instance, the places Mu Xueyao mentioned were mostly frequented by loose cultivators, seeking affordability.

But the places Huang Hun described were those often visited by disciples from the Holy Land.

The prices were slightly higher, but the quality was guaranteed.

Additionally, regardless of what place he mentioned, Huang Hun could always link it to establishments of romance and leisure.

For example, female cultivators adept at the arts of ice and fire in one place, or those good at group efforts elsewhere.

For a moment, Ji Yuan understood why this Daoist Huang looked so languid.

Regarding the Soul-Eroding Ghost Willow, Ji Yuan felt it inappropriate to inquire.

Only when the cultivator from the Black and White Divine Hall mentioned that it was time to depart did Ji Yuan quickly send out his Communication Talisman.

He expressed heartfelt gratitude, promising to treat Huang Hun to a meal once they arrived at Lindong City, as a token of thanks.

Initially, Huang Hun refused, but after some polite refusals, he accepted.

Thus, through this exchange, the two naturally formed a bond.

Such is the cultivation world.

Besides battles and conflicts, human relations are more significant.

Including the Nine-Yao Stone, without exchanging a bit of camaraderie with Wenjiu, acquiring the item would have been nearly impossible.

After just a brief moment, all cultivators taking the Teleportation Array appeared ready.

The late-stage Core Formation cultivator operating the Teleportation Array began his task.

Excluding the fixed-point Teleportation Order, this was indeed Ji Yuan’s first time using a Teleportation Array, so he was understandably somewhat nervous.

The cultivator from the Black and White Divine Hall first summoned a steady stream of Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag, scattering them across the various nodes of the Teleportation Array.

Then he activated the Array Plate in his hand, and immediately the four elliptical walls emitted a series of ”kaka” sounds, beginning to close.

The sky gradually dimmed.

Only the ground and corners glowed with a faint white light.

’Activating a Teleportation Array to Lindong City requires around 50,000 Spirit Stones; calculated this way, the Black and White Divine Hall earns quite a bit each time!’ thought Ji Yuan.

His thoughts hadn’t yet concluded when he noticed the surrounding energies start to ripple.

”Swish—”

A distinct sound reached his ears from below, before Ji Yuan could react.

He found himself already floating...

”...”

”Lindong City, arrived.”

”Welcome, everyone!”

When the light once again shone upon him, Ji Yuan heard a man’s deep voice in his ears.

Looking up, he saw identical buildings, identical faces beneath iron armor, late-stage Core Formation cultivators dressed in black and white robes.

If Ji Yuan couldn’t clearly feel the changes in the environment, he might have thought he hadn’t moved at all.

Several Foundation Establishment cultivators cupped their hands towards the late-stage Core Formation cultivator on the high platform, while some Golden Core cultivators directly transformed into escape light and left.

”Daoist Changgeng, shall we go?”

”Daoist Huang, please.”

Ji Yuan was new to the city; naturally, Huang Hun would lead the way.

The two transformed into escape light and departed successively.

Only after leaving the Teleportation Port did Ji Yuan realize he had indeed arrived at Lindong City.

Before, at West Border City, it was still early autumn, the sky dimly lit, yellow covering the mountains.

But now, at Lindong City?

Anywhere Ji Yuan could see was wrapped in a blanket of silver, snow-covered peaks.

Even now, light snow was still drifting down from the sky.

Seeing Ji Yuan slow his pace, Huang Hun followed suit and transmitted his voice:

”Daoist Changgeng, is it possible that this is your first time seeing a snowy landscape?”

Ji Yuan, already possessing a bit of Lindong City’s accent, knew claiming this was his first time seeing snow would be inappropriate.

”Not really, it’s just been decades since I’ve seen such a scene, and I’m feeling sentimental.”

”Haha, I didn’t expect Brother Changgeng to be such a sentimental person.”

Huang Hun chuckled, and the two again transformed into escape light and left.

While traversing inside Lindong City, Ji Yuan discovered that it indeed earned its name as Demon City.

Among the cultivators seen, ninety percent were demon cultivators.

Though not overwhelming with demonic qi, their presence was definitely imposing.

Few of them seemed benevolent.

Cultivators like Huang Hun, with a deathly pale complexion, looked almost like normal people.

Others with protruding bones, human bodies with bull heads, half-ghost forms, they were aplenty.

...It seems next time I change my identity, I’ll need to appear more lively, thought Ji Yuan.

Next, he and Huang Hun visited a restaurant inside Lindong City to savor Northern delicacies.

The flavors certainly differed.

Whether the Spirit Fish from the North Sea or the Demon Beast from the northern desert, the tastes and textures were extremely different from what Ji Yuan usually experienced.

Overall, quite delightful.

During the meal, Ji Yuan casually revealed his proficiency in formation skills.