Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 987: Chapter 372: Divine Sense Breakthrough, Half-step Nascent Soul!

The two met inside Ji Yuan’s rented Cave Mansion.

Having not seen each other for several months, Brother Wen seemed much more fatigued, with worry etched deeply across his brows.

Clearly, with the opening of Rashamon Sea imminent, the disciples of the Black and White Divine Hall from Lindong City found these times extremely tough.

After a few cups of Heart’s Desire Wine, Brother Wen’s tongue loosened.

“You know, a few years ago, a group of sand pirates emerged in the Northwest Sand Prison, haven’t they? I suppose Brother Li must have heard of it.”

Ji Yuan’s right hand, holding the wine, paused slightly.

“I heard something about that.”

“More and more people are coming to our Black and White Divine Hall about it, saying that group of sand pirates is lawless, even more so than the Demon Dao. Our Black and White Divine Hall can’t sit idly by.”

“So Brother Wen has been in the Northwest Sand Prison recently?”

Ji Yuan appeared somewhat surprised, but in reality… he was genuinely a bit surprised.

Because those sand pirates were orchestrated by the Black and White Divine Hall themselves, what is this now, the thief crying “stop thief”?

“I’m fine, just patrolling the outskirts. There are other teams for the actual clearance of sand pirates inside the Sand Prison.”

Brother Wen shook his head, clearly, even patrolling the outskirts… this task was quite challenging.

“Enough of this distress, it’s rare to meet Brother Li, let’s drink instead.”

After another round of exchanging drinks, a satisfied Brother Wen finally put down his Wine Cup, a bit more laughter gracing his face.

“Brother Li, it’s rare to see such a busy man linger in Lindong City for so long. Tell me, is there anything you need my help with?”

“Indeed, Brother Wen sees through everything.”

Ji Yuan, having waited so long and shared a significant relationship with Brother Wen, naturally skipped the pleasantries. He reached into his sleeve and pulled out a sheet of white paper, placing it on the table between them, pushing it towards Brother Wen.

Brother Wen took it, flipped it open and looked.

With just one glance, he frowned.

The fact he frowned meant he recognized the two items; Ji Yuan didn’t press him, just silently waited for Brother Wen’s response.

After a while, Brother Wen finally said:

“The Immortal Talent Brother Li needs… indeed, it’s difficult to find. I’ll be frank; as for the Bright Sun Meteorite Rock, I should be able to get it by leveraging some connections, but the costs won’t be trivial, Brother Li should be prepared.”

This meant he could get it, but at a high price.

“Naturally.”

Ji Yuan quickly nodded.

Given Brother Wen managed to help find even one of these Immortal Talents, Ji Yuan’s expectations were surpassed.

Regarding cost, it was unavoidable.

Even if Ji Yuan attempted it himself, he wouldn’t be able to acquire these Immortal Talents even with Spirit Stones.

“As for the Energy Stone… I’m afraid I’m powerless.”

Brother Wen shook his head, “I can only go back and do my best to inquire about this Energy Stone’s information.”

“That’s already quite good.”

Ji Yuan sighed and then stood to cup his fist at Brother Wen in courtesy.

“Brother Li, there’s no need for that.”

As he spoke, Brother Wen mused, “Just acquiring the Bright Sun Meteorite Rock is troublesome; I estimate I’d need to make a trip to Black and White City, but I’ve recently been reassigned to the Northwest Sand Prison, so I’ll have to let your sister-in-law take a trip for you.”

“Brother Li, if it’s urgently needed, try not to leave Lindong City for the time being, wait for further news.”

“Alright.”

Ji Yuan listened to Brother Wen’s arrangement, feeling somewhat moved in his heart.

Brother Wen couldn’t leave, yet he’d send Yan Lanlan to Black and White City on his behalf…

“Then without delay, I’ll return and inquire, Brother Li, wait for my news.”

After speaking, Brother Wen stored the white paper with writings into his Storage Bag, then got up to leave.

Ji Yuan saw him off.

After he left, Ji Yuan temporarily settled down in Lindong City.

Simultaneously, he was probing various sources for information.

Regarding the Northwest Sand Prison… the Black and White Divine Hall’s actions to eliminate the sand pirates garnered public favor, especially among the Loose Cultivators.

But Ji Yuan wouldn’t fall for it. Delving deeper into thought…

He felt this group of sand pirates probably no longer served the Black and White Divine Hall.

Rather than let them “disappear,” it might better to let them play one last role.

It also served to redeem the waning reputation of the Black and White Divine Hall.

Additionally, there was news about the Secret Realm. In previous years, due to the sand pirates, news about the Secret Realm was scarce.

But the news about a Great Secret Realm set to appear in the Northwest Sand Prison began spreading more widely.

Thus, Core Formation Cultivators from other cities were gathering more and more in Lindong City.

Ji Yuan focused on investigating news related to criminals, but it was extremely sparse, as if deliberately concealed.

After waiting approximately ten days, Brother Wen returned to seek Ji Yuan.

He said there was news about Bright Sun Meteorite Rock, though the price was steep.

10 pounds of Bright Sun Meteorite Rock calculated to at least 150,000 Mid-grade Spirit Stones.

Thus, Ji Yuan offered 160,000 and insisted Brother Wen take it.

However, Brother Wen didn’t take it all, only keeping 152,000.

No matter what Ji Yuan said, he refused the excess.

Helpless, Ji Yuan could only plan to repay Brother Wen elsewhere in the future.

Nearly two months passed again.

Brother Wen arrived with the 10 pounds of Bright Sun Meteorite Rock in hand, along with news about the Energy Stone.