Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 418: Chapter 211: “I’m Gifting a Spiritual Energy Cannon to My Little Junior Brother.

Phoenix Peach weighed the Sound Recording Pearl in her hand. “Once I return to the sect, I will deliver this to the Ancestral Hall, so that those Elders can see that Coastal City seems to want to establish its own sect.”

“Third Junior Sister, you!”

Yun Qianzai, hearing these words, whirled around, pointing at Phoenix Peach, seething with rage.

Just as the two seemed about to argue again, Ji Yuan hurriedly interrupted, “Coastal City… we’ve arrived.”

This was Ji Yuan’s first time seeing the magnificent Coastal City, and with just one glance, he understood why this place always had a Golden Core Zhenren from the Water Dragon Sect stationed here.

The scene before him… On the left was the vast Starfall River, as endless as an ocean, and on the right was the equally boundless Coastal City, with the horizon just faintly visible beyond the skyline.

Coastal City was larger than any city Ji Yuan had seen before.

Larger than Great Love City.

Perhaps noticing Ji Yuan’s entranced gaze at the city, Phoenix Peach took the opportunity to explain, “Many forces also exist overseas, similar to our Water Dragon Sect, occupying islands. Most were established by Foundation Establishment cultivators, but a small number were founded by Golden Core Zhenrens.”

“And Coastal City is our trading hub with them. They bring us resources like Immortal Material from the Endless Sea’s beasts, while we provide them with Spirit Stone Elixirs for cultivation. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement.”

Ji Yuan nodded slightly, though his mind replayed Yun Qianzai’s voice transmission.

“Junior Brother, it’s a pity we brought Third Junior Sister this time. Otherwise, I’d have taken you to experience the taste of the Merfolk… Next time, just you and me.”

Ji Yuan caught a glimpse of Yun Qianzai from the corner of his eye.

He stood with his hands behind his back, not moving an inch, as if those words weren’t his.

A deceiver clothed in morality, a refined scoundrel… Ji Yuan transmitted back, “Next time for sure!”

Ji Yuan originally thought that the Yun Family would be located within Coastal City, but to his surprise, Yun Qianzai led him past the vast city, eventually arriving at a gigantic fortress by the sea, composed of various buildings.

Yun Family Castle.

Although called a fortress, it was essentially a small city.

About the same size as Red Leaf City, which Ji Yuan had visited earlier.

“The Yun Family’s ancestors also produced a Golden Core Zhenren,” Phoenix Peach abruptly mentioned.

Yun Qianzai’s Flying Boat moved forward slightly. Though silent, his intent was clear. He… would undoubtedly become the Yun Family’s next Golden Core Zhenren!

It seemed a bit boastful, but Ji Yuan wasn’t surprised that he could form a Core.

Yun Qianzai… had the talent and strength.

As he pondered, the two Flying Boats had already arrived at the front of Yun Family Castle. Only then did Ji Yuan notice that many people were waiting at the gates, including several Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

“Second Senior Brother knew we were coming and notified Yun Family Castle in advance. Plus, since it’s your first visit, the reception will likely be grand,”

Phoenix Peach’s voice transmission echoed in Ji Yuan’s mind right before a group of Qi Cultivation Cultivators behind them started setting off fireworks.

A man with graying hair came forward with a hearty laugh, “I am Yun Wannian, the Patriarch of the Yun Family. Greetings to Daoist Feng and Daoist Ji.”

“That’s Second Senior Brother’s father,”

Phoenix Peach again explained via voice transmission, while outwardly returning the greeting with a smile, “Greetings, Uncle Yun.”

Ji Yuan followed suit, simultaneously sensing Yun Wannian’s cultivation… Late-stage Foundation Establishment, which was quite decent.

Ji Yuan was then introduced to the three Foundation Establishment cultivators behind Yun Wannian, all relatives of Yun Qianzai, either uncles or aunts.

One among them was his second uncle.

After exchanging greetings, Yun Wannian led Ji Yuan and the others inside, across a main street running north to south and through an enormous square, finally reaching the Yun Family’s true main residence.

According to Phoenix Peach’s introduction, these buildings outside were for the Yun Family’s collateral branches, while the main family resided in the core area.

Aside from the Li Family, the Yun Family was the largest Cultivation Family Ji Yuan had seen.

Upon reaching the main hall, Ji Yuan met the true elder of the Yun Family, a white-haired, kind-looking… bald old man.

Yun Zhongtian.

Even Yun Qianzai had to step forward to greet him.

“We are all family, no need for such formalities.”

Though Yun Zhongtian seemed quite elderly, his eyes were exceptionally bright. “May I ask how Elder Wang You has been lately?”

“Master is well, thank you Elder Yun for your concern.”

In this formal setting of the Yun Family, Phoenix Peach abandoned her usual casual demeanor and adopted a very formal tone.

Ji Yuan did likewise, as it was unavoidable when visiting such an established Cultivation Family for the first time.

“That’s good to hear. In that case, I won’t disturb you any longer.”

Yun Zhongtian chuckled, then vanished like a cloud of mist, leaving the place.

Phoenix Peach once again transmitted to Ji Yuan, and the two of them stepped forward, presenting their visiting gifts.

Ji Yuan offered items like Elixirs, Talismans, and Demon Pills, with a value of about 30 Mid-grade Spirit Stones, information he gathered from consulting Phoenix Peach earlier.

After some courteous exchanges, it was time for the meal.

Served as a shared feast.

Yun Wannian, the Patriarch, sat at the main seat, with Ji Yuan and his two senior brothers seated to his left, while the three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Yun Family were seated opposite.

The food was luxurious, even the appetizers started with choice cuts from Tier Two Demon Beast meat, all prepared from the finest portions.

Then came the main dishes, followed by fruits and desserts.

Ji Yuan estimated that his portion alone was worth over a hundred Mid-grade Spirit Stones.

After the lunch banquet, things became more relaxed, with Spirit Fruits and seeds served as everyone gathered for casual conversation.

Most of the Yun Family tried to make small talk, inquiring about matters related to the Demon Dao uprising.

Though not weak, the Yun Family was merely a local power, incomparable to a giant like the Water Dragon Sect, so they sought information from the sect.

After about half an hour of chatting, Yun Wannian appeared to recall something, turning his gaze to the formally seated Yun Qianzai.

“Qian Er, you mentioned Daoist Ji came for some reason. What might that be?”

“Indeed, if assistance is needed, just ask. Daoist Ji’s concerns are our Yun Family’s concerns!” immediately said a burly man with a full beard across the table.

Ji Yuan recalled this man was Yun Qianzai’s third uncle.

The one who made him call him ancestor.

As Ji Yuan was about to speak, Yun Qianzai adjusted his robe and stood up calmly, saying:

“It’s nothing major, I just plan to gift my junior brother a Spiritual Energy Cannon.”