Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 663: Chapter 290: The Might of the Lifebound Magical Treasure

At the same time, amidst a speck of dust named [Mountain of Mind and Heart], Ji Yuan cautiously observed his surroundings, especially when Fire Python Zhenren released those few mice, which startled him.

This was his first time testing the concealment effect of the Mountain of Mind and Heart.

And the bait used in the experiment was… his own little life!

But fortunately, as it looked now, the effect should be fine.

Because several mice ran over Ji Yuan’s head without the slightest pause.

“How is it?”

Divine Eagle Master, unaware of the commotion outside, flew back as a streak of escape light, and repeatedly checked this layer of the Devil’s Cave with his divine sense.

“Didn’t find him.”

Fire Python Zhenren shook his head.

“If he really stayed in here, he’s likely to have escaped below while I was out. Let’s go down and take a look.”

Divine Eagle Master finished speaking and headed to the next level first, with Fire Python Zhenren and those few mice closely following.

Ji Yuan, hidden within his magical treasure, remained completely still.

After waiting for about two or three breaths, the two Golden Core Zhenrens returned again, “Strange, it seems he’s really not here, let’s go!”

This time, the wait was even longer, over ten breaths before they came back again.

Still meticulously probing nearby, they always felt that Ji Yuan hadn’t left, but was staying here.

In reality?

Ji Yuan was indeed here, but when they first returned, Old Demon Ji paid them no attention and instead went back into the [Cave Mansion] of the Mountain of Mind and Heart, started cultivation, silently enhancing his strength.

In the end, he thought, since his magical treasure is called [Mountain of Mind and Heart].

Then can the [Cave Mansion] also be renamed [Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave]?

It seems he should raise a monkey-like spirit beast in the future.

So for the rest of that day, Divine Eagle Master and Fire Python Zhenren kept going up and down in this Devil’s Cave, turning the place upside down.

They almost dug three feet deep.

If not worried about being detected outside, they even wanted to destroy the entire inside and outside of this Devil’s Cave, so that as long as the Isle Master Wuyou was still inside, he would certainly reveal himself.

Unfortunately… it couldn’t be done.

One day later.

The two returned again to the top level of this Devil’s Cave, both faces losing their initial calm, showing a trace of panic instead.

Especially for the already injured Fire Python Zhenren, who now looked pale.

“Brother Diao, what should we do about this matter?”

Fire Python Zhenren said, trembling his hands.

Previously when nothing happened, the two were like brothers, but now that trouble arose, Divine Eagle Master found the sight of Fire Python Zhenren’s trembling hands extremely displeasing.

…Just because you have two hands, you’re showing off, huh!

“We must decide quickly.”

Divine Eagle Master said, setting up a restriction here, then spoke in a deep voice, “From the news we received not long ago, the Six Sect Alliance has decided to abandon Shang Mountain. When the demonists from Shangxi are let in, they will rely on the six Immortal Sects in Shang Dong, resulting in chaotic battles with these fortress-like markets.”

“And this Alchemy Square at Wangcheng Mountain is one of the key points, otherwise they wouldn’t have sent Ice and Fire Elder to guard it.”

In the Mountain of Mind and Heart.

Ji Yuan, who was originally cultivating, suddenly opened his eyes upon hearing this.

…Shang Dong, they’re going to abandon Shang Mountain?!

This news indeed shocked Ji Yuan a bit.

On the way here, he asked Ice and Fire Elder what was going on, but Ice and Fire Elder didn’t tell him. Now he finally knew.

The Six Immortal Sects are planning to abandon Shang Mountain!

No wonder even someone as strong as Ice and Fire Elder was sent to guard a mere market.

“Indeed.”

Fire Python Zhenren said with a hint of excitement:

“So when will Dark Venerable come? With him here, even if Ice and Fire Elder really comes to kill, we won’t have to worry.”

“I can guarantee, Ice and Fire Elder is now guarding right outside our door.”

“Nonsense, do you need to say it, I’m not blind!”

Divine Eagle Master retorted.

“If you’re not blind, then hurry and send a message to Dark Venerable, telling him we’ve already stalled Ice and Fire Elder. With him right outside our door, we just need him to come, and we can collaborate from inside and outside to completely kill Ice and Fire Elder!”

The mysterious beating and that harsh slap he received before.

Truly left Fire Python Zhenren with a bitter grudge.

Now his mind was obsessed with only one thought.

That is… to kill Ice and Fire Elder!

“What’s the rush, I’ll ask now.”

Even when mentioning contacting the unpredictable Dark Venerable, Divine Eagle Master felt a bit fearful, but he really had no other choice now. He took out a Treasure Pearl of Four Ghosts in submission from his storage bag.

He attempted to inject a trace of spiritual qi into it.

The Treasure Pearl immediately glowed with black light.

A hoarse voice arose from within, “What’s the matter?”

The originally seated Divine Eagle Master immediately stood up, gave a respectful salute to the Treasure Pearl.

“Honored senior, presently Ice and Fire Elder has been drawn to us, just outside our branch. Could you take action?”

“Oh? That old Ice and Fire scoundrel came out?”

Dark Venerable seemed intrigued, “Alright, delay them for a bit longer. Once I shake off these few tails, I’ll come over immediately.”

With that, communication was severed.

The four little ghosts kneeling beside the Treasure Pearl seemed unable to withstand its pressure and instantly turned to ashes, vanishing.

“Didn’t expect Dark Venerable has actually entered; it seems those old folks on Shang Mountain are truly not even putting up a facade anymore.” Fire Python Zhenren’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

Divine Eagle Master nodded slightly, but his face didn’t look any better, and it was unclear what exactly he was thinking.

“…”

On Qingjing Mountain, it was bustling with visitors, yet they seemed unable to see an old man with a hunched figure standing nearby.

At this moment, Ice and Fire Elder gazed down at Starfall River, a slight heaviness gripping his mind.

Because it’s been two days since Ji Yuan entered, and he hasn’t come out nor made any noise.

…Could that kid have perished inside?

This was Ice and Fire Elder’s biggest concern, but on second thought, he felt it was more likely Ji Yuan was trapped; death, given his background, wouldn’t happen so silently.

If so, then it doesn’t matter.

He must be rescued first.

Considering such a junior, Ice and Fire Elder still cared somewhat.

He thought for a moment and first transmitted a message to the many cultivators on Qingjing Mountain, with a simple word.

“Scram!”

Finished speaking, he stepped out, appearing in mid-air over Starfall River, and gently stomped down with one foot.

Ice-sealed Starfall for three hundred miles!