Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 941: Chapter 363: [Wine Cellar: Level 4]—Nine Nether Burning Life Brew!_3

This Yin Bone Master, having reached the peak of the Golden Core, should currently only be interested in items that assist in Nascent Soul Formation.

Thus, after another half an hour passed, the trading event was drawing to a close, and no one else offered items for trade.

Ji Yuan then announced the end of this Core Formation Conference.

Only then did everyone disperse.

Ji Yuan remained in place, bidding farewell to some cultivators who came forward to say their goodbyes, until everyone had left. He then thanked Ma Gui and transformed into escape light, returning to Great Dream Island.

Back on his own island, Ji Yuan let out a long sigh without concealing it.

Though this Core Formation Conference lasted just one day, and he merely met some people.

For Ji Yuan, the mental exertion felt like a life-or-death battle.

Especially when the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother appeared.

Though her appearance greatly shocked the other Core Formation cultivators, Ji Yuan did not fare well either.

The feeling of things slipping out of control, his life hanging on someone else’s whim, left Ji Yuan shackled.

“Thankfully, it’s all settled. Once I get the Nine Nether Incense from the Demon Slave, I can retreat peacefully.”

Thinking of the Demon Slave, Ji Yuan also recalled some other matters.

A while back, when he returned to Lindong City, besides purchasing all kinds of celestial herbs for brewing wine, he also inquired and bought quite a lot of information about the Bone Nightmare Sect.

Especially intelligence regarding these Core Formation cultivators.

For instance, this Demon Slave, Ji Yuan read a description of her… which said, before she joined the Bone Nightmare Sect, there was some dispute about who was the most beautiful woman in the sect.

But since the Demon Slave joined, the title of the sect’s most beautiful woman securely fell to her.

It was a feeling of well-deserved recognition.

Some even said the Demon Slave was the most beautiful woman in Lindong City.

This included the Soul Refining Hall and many Loose Cultivators.

However, Ji Yuan remembered that when the Demon Slave came to offer him a drink earlier, Ma Gui didn’t introduce her much, only saying she was the Demon Slave.

But Ji Yuan didn’t think too much about it; now, he himself was still restrained by others, let alone concerning matters of romance.

Forget the most beautiful in Lindong City, even if she were the most beautiful on Jiyuan Continent, what of it?

They are just seeds of trouble.

Ji Yuan shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and turned to the Meditation Room to regulate his breathing, waiting.

About two days passed.

During these two days, Ji Yuan sensed several Core Formation stage auras passing near his island.

Such a thing hadn’t happened in the previous few months, but now in two days, it happened multiple times.

Without needing much thought, these people were just coming to see his Great Dream Island.

Ji Yuan paid no mind, until an aura came directly to his Island Protection Array from the bottom of the Endless Sea.

He sensed briefly and knew who the visitor was.

First, he turned off various building effects, ensured everything was correct, and then came outside his Cave Mansion, consecutively activated the Inverted Dipper Array and the Inverted Dipper Array again, allowing the Demon Slave in.

A black escape light surged out of the sea, directly landing in front of Ji Yuan.

Before the person arrived, a faint fragrant breeze was already discernible.

“Nice to see you, Brother Hu.”

The Demon Slave landed, slightly cupped her fists.

“Nice to see you, Miss Demon.”

The other party no longer addressed him as “fellow Daoist,” so Ji Yuan couldn’t be too distant.

After exchanging greetings, Ji Yuan invited her into the house and offered tea.

Once they were both seated comfortably, Ji Yuan smiled and said, “I’ve been searching for this Nine Nether Incense for quite some time, didn’t expect Miss Demon to have it, it truly is my fortune.”

The Demon Slave also smiled, her voice alluring.

“Brother Hu jests, this item came to me by chance, though I know its value, I’ve never used it, so I’ve thought of trading it.”

With that, she gently touched the storage bag at her waist and smoothly took out a porcelain bottle encased in sandalwood.

She extended her jade-like hand and gently removed the bottle stopper.

As soon as the lid was opened, Ji Yuan smelled a strong fragrance, yet this scent… was rather peculiar, initially resembling wine aroma, but soon the wine aroma dissipated, making one feel somewhat ethereal.

The Demon Slave seemed experienced, immediately closing the lid after a brief moment.

As the lid shut, Ji Yuan felt a cool sensation shoot to his upper brain, making him instantly sober.

… This scent indeed matched the book’s description of Nine Nether Incense, Nine Nether Burning Life Brew, no wonder it requires Nine Nether Incense for brewing.

Ji Yuan had these thoughts fleetingly, maintained composure outwardly, and smiled slightly.

“Thanks to Miss Demon, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing this Nine Nether Incense.”

“Brother Hu jests.”

The Demon Slave wore a faint smile on her face. After the Nine Nether Incense was capped, she placed it on the table and passed it over, placing it between them.

Ji Yuan glanced down, didn’t reach out to take it, but first asked:

“I wonder what Miss Demon wishes to trade for? Spirit Stones? Magical Treasures? Or Cultivation Techniques?”

Having finally found this Nine Nether Incense, Ji Yuan thought, no matter what the Demon Slave needed, he must find a way to acquire it.

“None of those, I’m willing to gift it to Brother Hu.”

The Demon Slave slowly shook her head.

Upon hearing the word “gift,” Ji Yuan’s heart sank.

What is the most expensive thing?

Free things are the most expensive.

Especially such treasures, for the Demon Slave to willingly give it away… it suggested a significant matter.

Ji Yuan did not respond immediately, instead contemplating for a moment.

He had just extricated himself from many whirlpools, temporarily gaining a safe haven.