Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 582: Chapter 264: Days Learning Fox Language from Senior Sister Dong

“Oh?”

After listening, Mei Zhuang couldn’t help but laugh, “Did he really say that?”

“He did.”

The Isle Master of Cloud Mist nodded.

But looking at Mei Zhuang’s reaction… she seemed a bit puzzled, “So did the Manor Master really take in this Ji Yuan?”

“Yes, I took him in, he’s one of our Shang Court people now.”

Mei Zhuang nodded seriously and then said, “So next time you encounter him, remember to bring him to me.”

“Understood…”

The Isle Master of Cloud Mist slightly bowed, “I shall take my leave.”

“Go on.”

Mei Zhuang waved his hand until her figure disappeared into the mountains; only then did he retract his gaze, lost in thought.

…Appearing to ignore me, but then wanting to use my name to do wrong and deceive the world?

There is no such easy thing.

Mei Zhuang decided that next time he saw Ji Yuan, he would apprehend him no matter what, even if he had to forcibly detain him by his side.

If he likes being one of my Shang Court people, then he might as well stay by my side.

However, compared to the great affairs of the world, this trivial Ji Yuan… is just a small matter, not worthy of Mei Zhuang’s attention.

The thought just flashed in his mind, and he quickly dismissed it.

What he truly cared about was the matters of the Shang Court.

Originally, he didn’t plan to show himself; he intended to watch from the shadows, observing the rise and fall of world affairs, letting it loop and change alliances, and only make his move at the critical moment…

Then he would stabilize the situation single-handedly.

But unexpectedly, just recently, Mei Zhuang met someone and learned from them that a group of demon cultivators from Shangxi joined forces with lunatics from the Jiyuan Continent, planning to launch a pincer attack on the Six Immortal Sects of Shangdong.

This development made Mei Zhuang restless.

If things truly progressed this way, it would slip out of his control.

If those Jiyuan Continent lunatics came over, even someone as powerful as him couldn’t stabilize the situation.

The Six Immortal Sects of Shangdong couldn’t withstand the pincer attack from the Shangxi demon cultivators and the Jiyuan Continent either.

So, reluctantly, he had to issue a summons, leading to today’s meeting.

Yet unexpectedly… old habits die hard.

Even at this point, a group of people was still thinking about internal strife.

Not to mention the people from Shangxi; even those from Shangdong couldn’t unite.

Some have defected to Shangxi, some act out of self-interest, and some just sit and watch.

“Well, if they aren’t afraid of death, why should I worry so much? Worst comes to worst, I’ll leave this Cangluo Continent. The world is vast; I can settle anywhere.”

Mei Zhuang indeed felt a bit disheartened, and then took a step, vanishing from the place in an instant.

…

“The pills are formed!”

With a few Condensing Pill hand seals from Ji Yuan, a burst of radiance emanated from the Inverted Golden Ear Tripod, and immediately a rich fragrance of elixir filled the entire alchemy room.

Ji Yuan casually waived off the fragrance and with a single thought, retrieved the Foundation Establishment Pill from inside.

’The second batch of pill formation… still just 4 pieces.’

Ji Yuan looked at the 4 round elixir pills lying in his hand, feeling a bit disappointed but not much.

The disappointment was because he still hadn’t managed to refine a Three-striped Foundation Establishment Pill.

Not much because, among the 4, 3 were two-striped, and the remaining 1 was one-striped.

Counting the previous batch, he had 5 two-striped Foundation Establishment Pills and 3 one-striped Foundation Establishment Pills in total.

’It’s alright, just barely managed, but it’s just a few thousand mid-grade Spirit Stones added to the account.’

Ji Yuan stored away the elixir and stood up, giving a casual wave.

The Inverted Golden Ear Tripod, which could be used both as an attack spiritual artifact and an alchemy furnace, was collected into his Storage Bag.

However, thinking again, after over a month of secluded alchemy, the Spirit Vein had already produced more than 4000 mid-grade Spirit Stones… life just seemed monotonous and dull.

He had tried his best to spend the Flower Spirit Stone, yet why couldn’t he finish spending it?

Ji Yuan shook his head and left the Celestial Craft Square.

Tu Yue was waiting outside, seemingly with something to report… Ji Yuan sensed it briefly and understood.

Someone had been looking for him outside the island.

His Divine Sense probed into the Storage Bag, and he immediately received the message.

Dong Qian returned with a lot of messages for him, all asking what he had been doing, and lastly instructing him to find her after coming out of retreat.

In addition, there were messages from people from the sect.

Both Ran Kui and Phoenix Peach sent messages.

Ran Kui said: “Junior brother, what’s up with you? Third Junior Sister said you were indulging in a woman’s embrace the moment you returned. Romantic affairs are but temporary joy; eternal longevity is the true path to immortality. So, if your focus has faltered, come and cultivate with your senior brother.”

Half a month later, Ran Kui said again: “Junior brother, why haven’t you replied to me? Did you go into seclusion? Looks like Third Junior Sister was instigating things again. I knew Junior Brother is not as she described.”

“Alright, I’ll bring Third Junior Sister to cultivate now.”

Phoenix Peach also sent many messages. Initially, she spoke sarcastically but then suddenly shifted, accusing Ji Yuan of lacking chivalry and tattling.

It seems like Ran Kui actually took her to cultivate.

Du Wanyi’s messages were simpler, first asking if Ji Yuan was available, as she had made some pastries and wanted him to try them.

When Ji Yuan didn’t reply, she asked if he had gone into seclusion, and there were no more messages after that.

Additionally, there was a message from Li Changhe.

Before going into seclusion, Ji Yuan had sent him a message asking how the preparations for the Alchemy Square were going.

And now his reply was as follows: