Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 963: Chapter 367: The New Sanctuary Building

“My qualifications are too poor, I’ve let my master down.”

Ji Yuan said as he bowed deeply to the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother, his posture showing humility.

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother was initially somewhat angry, but seeing Ji Yuan in this manner and recalling his spirit root, she could only sigh.

“Alright, just return and cultivate diligently for some time.”

“Yes, disciple plans to go to Lindong City to see if I can find opportunities for further breakthroughs.”

Ji Yuan admitted honestly.

“Alright then, you may go, but don’t venture into the Northwest Sand Prison. The Rashamon Sea isn’t opening soon, and currently, all news is just deceit.”

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother was worried Ji Yuan would take risks, so she specially advised him again.

“Understood.”

Ji Yuan once more cupped his hands in respect, then transformed into an escape light and left, continuing south.

The sea route from Bone Nightmare Sect to the continent was manageable, but upon reaching the boundless desert, he discovered the area near Lindong City had indeed become much more chaotic.

The number of cultivators traveling had increased, and he encountered a group of tribulation cultivators consisting of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

However, seeing his Golden Core escape light, they fled from afar.

Smoothly and without obstruction, he arrived at Lindong City.

Just as he crossed through the northern city gate, communication talismans in his storage bag lit up consecutively.

He swept his divine sense… Warm Wine, several auction house shopkeepers, and… Mu Xueyao!

Had she finally come to Lindong City?

Ji Yuan first obtained her information, and as mana was infused, her familiar clear voice resounded above Ji Yuan’s consciousness sea.

“Brother Ji, I’ve returned to Lindong City! Where are you, I’ll come find you!”

This was the first message, and the second naturally asked if Ji Yuan wasn’t in Lindong City.

Upon hearing this familiar address, Ji Yuan was momentarily dazed.

Previously in West Border City, he went by the name Li Changshou, then in Lindong City, he switched to Li Changgeng, and after things went awry, he migrated to Bone Nightmare Sect using the name Hu Beizhi.

After many twists and turns, it was a long time since anyone called him by his real name.

“Hah, wonder when I can reclaim my real name.”

Ji Yuan chuckled bitterly to himself, shaking his head.

He then flew towards the city once more, continuing to listen to Mu Xueyao’s messages.

She seemed to have a lot to say, continuously messaging Ji Yuan about everything she did.

Constantly reporting.

Through her messages, Ji Yuan learned some information about the wrongdoers.

For instance, Mu Xueyao’s return was because she learned about the matter of hunting wrongdoers, which made her want to return and see if she could help.

Afterwards, she stayed in Lindong City for half a year, then, along with two other wrongdoers, went to the Northwest Sand Prison, claiming to rescue her clan members.

Ji Yuan secretly listened until the end, inevitably sighing inwardly.

“Cultivation and longevity are certainly important, but there are always things that surpass cultivation.”

Unknowingly, Ji Yuan’s mind conjured up this statement that seemed to come from nowhere.

Upon reflection, it indeed made sense; if his master were to encounter trouble, and he possessed the ability… he would certainly go to the rescue.

And this master referred to Hua Yaoyue.

This was the reason why Ji Yuan had changed from calling the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother master to master. A master can have countless, but there is only one teacher.

In his thoughts, Ji Yuan listened to the remaining messages from various auction houses, which essentially mentioned treasures that were about to be auctioned and wanted to send Ji Yuan invitations.

But those auctions were already concluded.

However, there was still quite a large auction to be held in a month’s time, hosted by Tingtiao Pavilion, one of the Eight Holy Lands. It was expected that there would be quite a number of treasures, so Ji Yuan decided to stay for a few more days and join in the fun then.

When he had completed the preparations, he retrieved Warm Wine’s communication talisman and infused it with mana.

“Brother Li, I have a daughter now, haha, I, Warm Wine, have a daughter. When do you have time to come over and visit me?”

The first message caught Ji Yuan’s attention.

Remembering their last meeting, Warm Wine mentioned he had a Dao partner, and now he had a daughter… it was quite normal.

‘I guess I should really go and have a look.’

Ji Yuan thought, then listened to the remaining messages, which were mostly Warm Wine’s advice not to venture into the Northwest Sand Prison, due to its chaos.

The most recent message coincidentally was from just a few days ago.

Warm Wine asked if Ji Yuan had any free time lately, saying he had recently acquired a treasure.

Invited Ji Yuan to join him in appraising it.

As for what exactly it was, Warm Wine hadn’t said, but based on the tone of the message, he was suppressing excitement, so it likely was a precious item.

Ji Yuan didn’t hurry to reply; this time was different from before.

In the past few times, they had met outside, but this time he was to visit his home and see his daughter.

Thus, the gifts must be well prepared.

Warm Wine’s gift was simpler to resolve: Unrivaled Wine, plus three drops of thousand-year-old Spirit Milk, which made it quite a gracious gift.

As for the gift for his daughter, Ji Yuan put in extra thought.

He first purchased some materials in the city, then, using the methods of a Tier Three Artifact Refiner and a Tier Three Talisman Master, crafted a special “Demonic Repelling Ring.”

When worn on the hand, it can avoid demonic qi erosion and also provide defensive effects.

For someone growing up in Lindong City, Ji Yuan considered this item to be quite useful.

Once he was ready, only then did he send a message to Warm Wine.

Messages were sent quickly, and responses arrived just as fast.

“Brother Li, timing has worked out perfectly, if you didn’t return soon, I wasn’t planning to wait for you, haha.”

“Come over right now, quickly!”

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