Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 714: Chapter 307: Ji Yuan’s Kindred Spirit

The Spiritual Soil inside the Spirit Field was not wasted by Ji Yuan. Instead, he enlisted all the Corpse Puppets and spent half a day collecting all the Spiritual Soil for future use.

Once the Corpse Puppets finished digging up the Spiritual Soil, Ji Yuan instructed them to excavate other “colleagues” at the Chaotic Burial Mound, which meant the remaining corpses that had not been revived.

This item is similar to the Spiritual Soil.

For the time being, it can’t be stored inside the Mountain of Mind and Heart, so Ji Yuan had to dig out these corpses first and put them in his Storage Bag. When the Chaotic Burial Mound is opened again, he can retrieve and bury them.

Processing the Beehive was even simpler; all the Spirit-Devouring Bees were placed into the Spirit Beast Bag, while the Beehive was stored in the Storage Bag.

Only the Spirit Vein was causing Ji Yuan distress.

Because of the Spirit Vein, every day’s delay meant losing the yield of 100 Mid-grade Spirit Stones plus 1000 Low-grade Spirit Stones.

Ji Yuan thought to himself, if he had 50 pounds of Void Nether Stone, he would undoubtedly contain the Spirit Vein first.

Although other buildings could be contained, accommodating more and even several at once,

It was not as tangible as containing the Spirit Vein.

Once Ji Yuan handled most of his buildings, he received a transmission from Liu Yuan.

“Brother Ji, where did your Wuyou Island go? Why is it missing?”

Liu Yuan… Ji Yuan pondered, glanced south at Wan You Island, and after much hesitation, decided to send a reply with the location.

More than an hour later.

Liu Yuan finally arrived at Ji Yuan’s Wuyou Island.

After entering the formation, the first thing he said was, “Brother Ji, there’s something…”

“Are you leaving?”

Without him speaking, Ji Yuan knew what he wanted to say.

“Leave, staying on Cangluo Continent… there’s no path forward, it’s better to try another continent.”

Liu Yuan landed, his expression somewhat downcast, “My sect has eight brothers, but in the end, the master could only take three.”

Out of the three, Liu Yuan was one, which was a significant favor.

Ji Yuan wasn’t surprised that Liu Yuan was on that list.

But…

Ji Yuan hesitated, unsure if he should persuade.

Liu Yuan noticed something was off and asked, “Brother Ji, what’s the matter?”

“Don’t tell me… you’re not leaving?”

“I’m not leaving.”

Ji Yuan shook his head, speaking truthfully.

“No, Brother Ji, is it because the quota is not enough? If that’s the case, I’ll talk to my master and see if it’s possible to negotiate now.”

At this moment, Liu Yuan saying this shows his profound friendship.

“No, it’s not that I don’t want to leave myself.”

Seeing Liu Yuan wanting to speak, Ji Yuan interrupted him with a deep voice:

“If Brother Liu is confident in surviving here on Cangluo Continent and willing to trust my words, it’s better not to go to the Desolate Ancient Continent.”

Ji Yuan did not have many close friends, and those considered comrades were even fewer.

Qiu Qianhai was one, but unfortunately, he died too early.

Han Feiyu could also count as half, as he was ruthless enough and lacked neither strength nor luck.

Next was Liu Yuan.

Although Divinity Transformation was challenging, staying on Cangluo Continent or if Ji Yuan gave him a copy of the Sea Map to the Extreme Abyss Continent, there was still a chance.

But going to the Desolate Ancient Continent, even if life was good, there would be no more opportunities.

Yet Ji Yuan couldn’t explain the details.

After much consideration, this was the best he could offer.

Liu Yuan, who was a bit down already, became even more perplexed upon hearing Ji Yuan’s words.

“Not leaving…?”

He muttered to himself.

“I’m not leaving.”

Ji Yuan firmly said.

Liu Yuan looked up at him again, seeing hesitation and conflict in his eyes.

Ji Yuan understood his temperament, just as Liu Yuan understood Ji Yuan’s.

Cautious… afraid of dying, essentially.

Yet such a fearful person wouldn’t dare go to the Desolate Ancient Continent, meaning something?

It likely wouldn’t be good.

“You can’t say, but overall, Brother Ji means not going to the Desolate Ancient Continent?”

Liu Yuan inquired through transmission.

“Correct.”

Ji Yuan straightforwardly admitted but could only speak thus far. More words wouldn’t benefit anyone.

If Liu Yuan believed, that would be his fate.

If he didn’t believe, that too was his fate.

Seeing Ji Yuan’s resolute admission, Liu Yuan felt relieved and even smiled slightly.

He transmitted to Ji Yuan: “Actually, initially, I didn’t want to go to the Desolate Ancient Continent either, but staying on Cangluo Continent made me feel isolated and a bit scared.”

“But going to the Desolate Ancient Continent made me feel like a deserter, and after learning about it, going there means retreating.”

Initially, there’s peace, but prolonged peace… makes me feel lonely.”

Liu Yuan shook his head as he spoke.

“Brother Ji, you know I fear death, but I also enjoy life accompanied by life and death.”

Hearing Liu Yuan’s words, Ji Yuan smiled.

Liu Yuan having this thought… was best, as it saved his persuasion, and Ji Yuan worried Liu Yuan stayed, encountering danger, might blame him.

“If that’s the case, then…”

“Let’s act as lone soldiers.”

Liu Yuan said, spreading his hands with a frank smile: “I can already imagine living like that, encountering a fight, fighting, and then escaping, which is true freedom.”

Perhaps due to this resolute decision, Ji Yuan even sensed Liu Yuan’s aura consolidating slightly.

Becoming more casual and unrestrained.

Thus, Ji Yuan watched him and finally took a map from his Storage Bag, turning to say:

“This thing, Brother Liu, remember to keep it secure, and never mention it to anyone. At crucial moments, it might save your life.”