Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 316: Chapter 177: Old Friends Like Leaves in the Wind

Gave 5 Elixirs, a small gain of 150 Spirit Stones.

During this time, he also asked Isle Master Tie Chui where he was headed, as he still passed by his Wuyou Island.

“Crafted a few Spiritual Artifacts, happened to catch an auction in Black Mountain City to the south, so I took them to sell. Look, the Spirit Stones are with you.”

Isle Master Tie Chui also gestured to the Storage Bag in Ji Yuan’s hand.

These words Ji Yuan of course listened to casually.

With Isle Master Tie Chui’s Artifact Refining skills, plus Spiritual Artifacts sent to an auction, the gains wouldn’t just be this little amount of Spirit Stones.

“Alright, I’m leaving. Call me next time when you’re out of Elixirs.”

Ji Yuan waved his hand, ready to leave.

Isle Master Tie Chui suddenly thought of something and said a word.

“That old fellow Fugui had someone send me a message a few days ago saying his duty is ending soon. When he’s back, come over and we’ll gather together.”

“Okay.”

Ji Yuan thought that he hadn’t seen Elder Xu in a long time, so he nodded and agreed.

“Don’t forget to bring a few jugs of good wine then. Damn it, after drinking so much, your wine is still the best.”

“Sure, no problem.”

Ji Yuan’s Wine Cellar actually stored a lot of Spirit Wine, and he had bought a few recipes of Spirit Wine and was trying to brew them. Once successful, his Wine Cellar can be upgraded to Level 3 to obtain Unrivaled Wine.

After leaving Hammer Island, Ji Yuan headed east across the entire Water Dragon Sect and arrived at Wan You Island.

When Ji Yuan arrived, he happened to meet Phoenix Peach there as well.

“Senior sister, it’s been a long time.”

Calculating it, it’s already been more than half a year.

Phoenix Peach was initially pleased to see Ji Yuan, but soon her expression turned serious, “Is everything well, junior brother?”

“All is well. Senior sister, this is…what’s the matter?”

“Junior brother may not know, I recently disguised myself and traveled south to Joy Palace. The situation there is far worse than in our Water Dragon Sect.”

“How so?”

Ji Yuan first stepped forward to greet Hua Yaoyue, then returned to sit opposite Phoenix Peach.

“Joy Palace’s actions… are inherently more inclined towards the Demon Dao, plus now there’s a group posing as Joy Palace in their territory, causing mayhem.”

“Some disciples of Joy Palace are taking advantage of the chaos. Real and fake alike. It’s said that Joy Palace has already deployed Golden Core Zhenren to guard the large city.”

Phoenix Peach said seriously.

“Is it really like this.”

For a moment, Ji Yuan felt the shelter of Water Dragon Sect.

Like that previous incident in Lishui City, if it weren’t for Master Xuan Shui coming in person, showing Water Dragon Sect’s stance towards Demon Cultivators, there would surely have been a greater turmoil afterward.

“It’s just small skirmishes.”

Hua Yaoyue took a sip of the wine on the table.

When Ji Yuan greeted earlier, he noticed it was the Heart’s Desire Wine he had given.

“Master, have you experienced a Demon Dao invasion?”

Phoenix Peach leaned close to ask softly.

“Hmm, back then I was only in the Qi Cultivation Stage, and the Demon Dao invasion was far more terrifying than you imagine. Especially after Shang Mountain was broken… you’ll realize…”

“Realize what?”

Phoenix Peach pressed on.

“What do you think?”

Hua Yaoyue didn’t say it immediately but instead asked for the opinions of these two disciples.

Phoenix Peach turned to Ji Yuan, “Junior brother, you go first.”

“There’s no real difference between the righteous and the demonic.”

Ji Yuan directly spoke his mind.

Phoenix Peach: “…”

Hua Yaoyue gave Ji Yuan an extra look at his words, then turned her gaze back to Phoenix Peach, speaking earnestly: “I know you and your senior brother both hate evil with passion, and that’s good.”

“But you must also remember, when it truly comes to that time… just as your junior brother said.”

“In the face of life and death, what difference does it make between righteousness and the demonic? The only difference is the people themselves.”

What Hua Yaoyue said today was in complete contrast to the traditional moral education of Water Dragon Sect.

The traditional righteous belief is that righteousness is righteousness, and the Demon Dao is the Demon Dao.

People of the Demon Dao, deserve to be eradicated by everyone!

Phoenix Peach, originally a princess of West Feng Kingdom, later joined Water Dragon Sect and accepted its most traditional views. Today, Hua Yaoyue’s words indeed impacted her… even though her own experiences made her aware that Hua Yaoyue was right.

But knowing is one thing; truly accepting and achieving it is another.

“Disciple remembers master’s teaching.”

Phoenix Peach gave Hua Yaoyue a deep salute, “Master, I’ll take my leave first then.”

“Hmm.”

Hua Yaoyue was not surprised by the different reactions and responses of her two disciples.

Phoenix Peach could be considered a true sect-born cultivator, having been educated in the orthodox ways since young.

Ji Yuan, on the other hand, came from the chaotic place of Cloud Rain Marsh where all was for survival, naturally not distinguishing sharply between righteousness and demonic.

As for Yun Qianzai… oh right, there’s still Yun Qianzai sealed underground.

Cultivators born from a Cultivation Clan like him have different educations, focusing more on “family first.” A sect may be absent, but the family must be there.

“Master, these are the Heart’s Desire Wine I brewed during this time.”

Ji Yuan retrieved dozens of jugs of wine, filling the table.

Hua Yaoyue casually collected them, then gave Ji Yuan a few more glances before asking: “Did you visit Li Hua River?”

“Indeed.”

Ji Yuan didn’t know how Hua Yaoyue discerned that, but he prided himself on being aboveboard and nodded in affirmation.

“Then you’re not far from Mid-stage Foundation Establishment now.”

“I still lack some insights.”

Ji Yuan said truthfully.

“That’s simple. I need to go out for a trip these days. In a month, come to me, and I’ll lecture you to help break through.” Hua Yaoyue’s tone remained relaxed.

“This… yes!”

Ji Yuan didn’t expect Hua Yaoyue would be willing to lecture him.

Is this what a revered master is?

To impart the Way, teach and resolve doubts!

Full of anticipation, Ji Yuan left Wan You Island of Hua Yaoyue, and he hadn’t gone far when he saw a streak of light heading straight east.

Where it passed, wind and thunder sounded.

Does master not conceal her departure, almost as if fearing others wouldn’t know, or perhaps this time she simply doesn’t conceal… Ji Yuan looked a few more times and then urged the Flying Boat to leave.

On Mist Island, after cultivating for more than half a month, Ji Yuan suddenly received a message from the Thousand Mechanism Hall, saying someone had completed the task he issued and brought back the “Bloodthirsty Poisonous Bee” carcass.

This is exactly what’s needed to upgrade the Beehive, and upon receiving the news, Ji Yuan immediately set off.

When he arrived at the Thousand Mechanism Hall, he heard many disciples discussing an incident.

Ji Yuan listened carefully for a moment, and soon understood what had happened.

A Flying Boat from Water Dragon Sect, returning from Beishan City, was intercepted and slaughtered by Demon Cultivators.

Even the Foundation Establishment Cultivator on the Flying Boat couldn’t escape.

All perished.

In the end, it was a Loose Cultivator who witnessed the scene that delivered the news back to Water Dragon Sect.

“Beishan City… why does it sound familiar?”

Ji Yuan mumbled to himself.

But suddenly, he thought of something!