Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 997: Chapter 374: Meeting a Fellow Countryman in a Foreign Land!

Just like when Lady Mei Ru and her companions came over earlier, neither party exchanged greetings.

It seems the conflict between Joy Palace and Yun Ya Temple is deeper than I imagined… Ji Yuan couldn’t help but think so.

Once this Island Protection Array fully activates, inside and outside will truly be worlds apart.

Those who entered first naturally have preserved their lives.

Those who didn’t enter… can only hope for the best.

Immediately, Lady Mei Ru and her group paid no mind to the Yun Ya Temple disciples and loose cultivators shouting outside the array; they turned and left, not forgetting to send a transmission to Ji Yuan.

“This isn’t the place to talk, Daoist Changkun, follow us quickly, let’s find another place to converse.”

Ji Yuan listened to the voice resounding in his consciousness, turned to greet this unknown daoist companion, and then followed behind Lady Mei Ru as they departed.

The Escape Light flew straight to the depths of Luoyun Island. Ji Yuan did not know who was on the island, so he hesitated to probe with Divine Sense.

Not long after, the three of them successively entered a cave mansion nestled between mountains, took their seats, and served tea. Lady Mei Ru impatiently asked: “Daoist Changkun, how did you come to the Jiyuan Continent? We heard, heard that Sword Ruins sacrificed its entire sect…”

When Joy Palace moved as an entire sect, Sword Ruins was still around. Hence, this news must have been gathered after they relocated to Jiyuan Continent.

Ji Yuan clenched his right hand resting on the stone table into a fist, then sighed deeply before speaking:

“It’s embarrassing to say, but at that time, I was severely injured and fell into the Mortal Realm. After a few years of recuperating, I was able to recover, and then, upon returning to Shang Mountain, I found that… the world had changed entirely.”

“Left with no choice, I had to seek refuge in Jiyuan Continent, thinking I would first work on cultivation, then avenge my sect!”

Lady Mei Ru nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, then exchanged a glance with the long-legged female cultivator beside her, her expression turning bleak before saying:

“We at Joy Palace also thought the same. Otherwise, who would willingly become people uprooted from their homeland?”

Ji Yuan silently nodded.

“I had heard at the time that Joy Palace had moved as an entire sect to Jiyuan Continent, but after coming over, I searched for you for a long time without success. Never thought we’d meet here today.”

“When we first came over, we were struggling alone, but fortunately, we later integrated into Yun Ya Temple.”

Lady Mei Ru said with what seemed like a bitter smile.

“Forget it, encountering old friends in a foreign land is a joyful occasion, so let’s not dwell on these troublesome matters.”

Ji Yuan echoed: “Not sure if Joyful Martial Uncle and others are around? I’ve just arrived, so I should pay them a visit.”

Ji Yuan, now a Core Formation Cultivator and coming from Sword Ruins, would find it suitable to call them Joyful Martial Uncle.

Moreover, since he is borrowing Chang Kun’s identity, not reacting would be strange and ill-mannered.

“The Palace Master is away on business; currently, Devouring Soul Martial Uncle is in charge within the palace.”

Lady Mei Ru saw no reason to be suspicious and did not keep this secret.

As for the Palace Master she mentioned… Ji Yuan speculated that most likely, upon coming to Jiyuan Continent, Lady of Joy took up the position of Palace Master again.

After all, Jiyuan Continent is quite different from Cangluo Continent.

Over at Cangluo Continent, anyone could step up and act as Sect Leader, but here in Jiyuan Continent, things are different.

Here, usually, the highest cultivation level person holds the Sect Leader position.

“Devouring Soul Martial Uncle?”

Ji Yuan was slightly surprised, then seemed to recall something, suddenly understanding:

“Could it be Devouring Soul Venerable?”

“Exactly.”

Lady Mei Ru nodded.

Ji Yuan nodded while a hint of loss flashed in his eyes, as if recalling the past at Sword Ruins.

Yet in his heart, he was thinking of other things.

If nothing unexpected happens, Lady of Joy genuinely isn’t on Luoyun Island right now.

Should he bring Long Ba over and directly intimidate this Devouring Soul Venerable?

Otherwise, if I rely solely on myself, Ji Yuan feels the chances are too slim.

He remained silent, and Lady Mei Ru naturally assumed he was reminiscing about Sword Ruins, so she didn’t interrupt, instead conversing with the female cultivator beside her through voice transmission.

After a moment, seeing Ji Yuan had calmed down.

She tentatively said: “So Daoist Changkun, do you have any sect here in Jiyuan Continent?”

“If not, why not join our Joy Palace? After all, we are from the same homeland, surely more intimate than outsiders.”

Ji Yuan remained silent for a while, then finally said: “Let me consider it further.”

“Alright, there’s no rush for this matter. Daoist Changkun can settle on our Luoyun Island first before deciding.”

“Then I’ll impose upon you, Daoist.”

Ji Yuan nodded, then turned to look toward the direction outside the island, with a trace of worry in his eyes.

Originally, he planned to request Lady Mei Ru for convenience to see if Long Ba could be brought in.

But if he does so, even if Long Ba can be brought in… once he leaves, it would leave Lady Mei Ru with trouble.

This matter is optional.

Because apart from asking them to open the door, as a Tier Three Array Master, along with having the PWoang Divine Eyes… he can barely see through this Tier Four Array.

Therefore, if wanting to let Long Ba in, Ji Yuan can resolve the matter himself.

Lady Mei Ru saw the worry in Ji Yuan’s eyes, but since Ji Yuan did not speak, she did not ask further.

Then, after arranging a place for Ji Yuan to stay, she stopped thinking further about it.

Ji Yuan took advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention, silently sneaking to the southern part of Luoyun Island.

He first released the PWoang Divine Eyes, comprehending the Island Protection Array of Luoyun Island, then took out Long Ba’s Communication Talisman, whispering a transmission.

After ensuring everything was prepared and ready, he swept his Divine Sense over the entire Luoyun Island.

Indeed… only one Nascent Soul presence!

Deep in Luoyun Island, a man in black clothes who was staring toward the east suddenly turned around, his mind slightly curious.

“Nascent Soul Cultivator?”