Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 712: Chapter 307: Ji Yuan’s Kindred Spirits

“Is what you said true, Senior Sister?!”

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan had no intention of leaving. Instead, he eagerly pursued further.

“I would never deceive Junior Brother on such a matter.”

The Isle Master Youlan, garbed in a deep green Spirit Robe, glanced back at her island before transmitting her words, “If Junior Brother is interested, you may come visit my Youlan Island.”

…Something that can’t be said here must mean there’s more to discuss.

Since it was within their own sect, Ji Yuan wasn’t worried about any surprises. Moreover, he truly wanted to know about Du Wanyi, so he stepped forward.

“Please, Senior Sister.”

“…”

“I believe this is the first time Junior Brother has set foot on my Youlan Island, despite us being neighbors for so long.”

After Ji Yuan settled down, the Isle Master Youlan poured him a cup of Spirit Tea, smiling as she spoke.

“Cultivation keeps one busy, and I dared not disturb Senior Sister rashly. Please forgive me.”

Ji Yuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

“How could I blame you? Junior Brother is jesting.” The Isle Master Youlan took a seat opposite him, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

“If Senior Sister has anything to ask, please go ahead and ask.”

Ji Yuan understood that since the Isle Master Youlan invited him to the island, she likely intended to exchange information for the whereabouts of Du Wanyi.

“It is like this.”

In Ji Yuan’s mind, came the internal voice of the Isle Master Youlan, “I heard from a friend in the past two days… that our Water Dragon Sect is selecting people to evacuate to another continent. Those not selected will be left in the sect as cannon fodder. Is there such a matter?”

“Junior Brother has Master Wang You as a teacher, so you should have more information.”

…Indeed, there is no wall in the world without chinks.

Once such things happen and some time is given to react, spreading secretly and being known by others is inevitable.

Just as Ji Yuan has friends like Du Wanyi.

Other cultivators also have friends for life. If they learn of such matters, they will surely spread the word.

Seeing Ji Yuan not answering immediately, Isle Master Youlan hastily continued, “I do not intend to threaten Junior Brother with this information. The matter regarding the Isle Master of Taian is as follows: When we faced the demon dao’s siege, even the protective array was shattered.”

“At the time, the Isle Master of Taian and several other Immortal Sect cultivators thought that our Artifact Refining Workshop could not be defended, so they joined forces and broke out, running away.”

Ji Yuan nodded silently, “That indeed sounds like her nature.”

“But unexpectedly, later, a Golden Core Zhenren from the Sword Ruins came and directly helped us wipe out the group of demon dao, allowing our Artifact Refining Workshop to be preserved. Afterward, we sent people to search for them, but none were found.”

The Isle Master Youlan hesitated for a moment before softly saying:

“However, I heard from a friend at the Joy Palace that during those searches, one of the cultivators did find them.”

“But due to personal relationships… the news of finding them was not relayed back to the Artifact Refining Workshop, so it was left unresolved.”

“Where was the last place they were spotted?”

Ji Yuan pursued.

“The place is called Qingping Mountain. It was the Er Deng Wanderer of Medicine King Valley who found them but concealed the information.”

The Isle Master Youlan explained everything she knew truthfully.

“Good, thank you, Senior Sister.”

Ji Yuan, having obtained the news, gave a respectful bow to the Isle Master Youlan, then hesitantly said:

“As for what you asked, Senior Sister, I also heard some rumors.”

The Isle Master Youlan was open and honest, so Ji Yuan naturally felt obliged to share. However, what he said had been carefully weighed, “I asked my master, and she seemed to know a bit about it, but she didn’t go into detail and just told me to stay out of it.”

“What?”

The Isle Master Youlan was initially anxious upon hearing this, then felt a bit bitter.

Anxious because this matter was likely true.

If so, then those without connections or background would likely be the cannon fodder in this retreat, while her bitterness stemmed from the realization that the person sitting opposite her was someone with connections and a background.

“I have said all I can, Senior Sister, please do not say it was I who told you. I take my leave.”

Ji Yuan rose and cupped his fists.

“Of course.”

The Isle Master Youlan stood up to see him off, deciding firmly in her heart… Leave, since staying in the sect means being cannon fodder, it’s better to leave early.

She also didn’t plan to notify others. If too many knew about this, then no one could leave.

Better to take the opportunity now, while there aren’t many demon cultivators around the sect, and leave first.

Meanwhile, after departing, Ji Yuan hadn’t even returned to his own Wuyou Island before receiving a message from Phoenix Peach.

Thus, he naturally went to Fire Phoenix Island, only to find not only Phoenix Peach but also two other senior brothers.

Over the past two years of recuperation, Yun Qianzai’s injury from Black Dragon Island had healed.

Though it’s unclear what he went through, his face no longer held its former light-heartedness.

As for Ran Kui, there wasn’t much change. He couldn’t help but smile with joy when he saw Ji Yuan.

Only Phoenix Peach remained as cheerful as ever, and as soon as Ji Yuan entered, she raised the restriction on her Fire Phoenix Island and excitedly said:

“Little Junior Brother, you will go with us to the Desolate Ancient Continent, won’t you?”

“Once we settle there, there will be no more of these troublesome matters, and we can cultivate peacefully!”