Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 1238 -424: Ji Yuan Suppresses the Nascent Soul!

Having thought of this, Ji Yuan wasn’t stingy with his words.

When he encountered disciples that he found pleasing to the eye along the way, he would offer a few words.

Saying things like…

“The foundation is good, quite solid. Remember to diligently cultivate when you return; in the future, you may reach the Core Formation Stage.”

“This technique is well executed; it does share some resemblance to my style back in the day.”

Or when he met those with significant issues, he would stop and give a few pointers.

To Ji Yuan, it was merely a matter of a few words.

But for these Qi Cultivation Stage disciples, it was a great opportunity and blessing.

Perhaps when they encounter some difficulties in the future, they might remember they were once praised by a Core Formation Cultivator.

And that praise can give them boundless self-confidence, eventually leading them out of their predicaments.

Thus, after this matter concluded, word spread throughout the Cloud Rain Sect that Brewing Peak had acquired a Peak Master who was exceptionally kind to the younger generation. Some Qi Cultivation Stage disciples who heard of this would frequently roam near Brewing Peak, hoping to meet Ji Yuan and receive his guidance.

Unfortunately, the array restrictions on Brewing Peak were too strong, and ultimately, they had no such opportunity.

The revival of Brewing Peak was soon known by other Peak Masters.

Some had even forgotten that Brewing Peak had a Peak Master at all.

Those with better memories who valued interpersonal relationships sent messages immediately upon hearing of Ji Yuan’s emergence.

But sadly, Ji Yuan declined all of them.

Except for those he couldn’t afford to refuse, such as You Zai Daoist of the Cloud Rain Sect.

Ji Yuan had previously used his Divine Sense to track Zhou Cang, where he had seen You Zai Daoist.

His cultivation hadn’t made any breakthroughs; he was still at the late Core Formation stage.

But the person himself appeared much more aged.

The Cloud Rain Sect didn’t have an overt Sect Leader, but You Zai Daoist was essentially the de facto Sect Leader.

Because all matters of the Cloud Rain Sect fell upon him.

Previously, the immense pressure from the Heavenly Sword Sect, Dan Ding Sect, and the Four Demon Sects largely fell on him.

Because of this, his cultivation hadn’t progressed, and he had aged several times over.

Ji Yuan could still brush off others’ messages.

But when he received a message from this Daoist friend, it was indeed difficult to refuse again.

Moreover, the content of You Zai Daoist’s message…

“Brother Xu, I heard there’s some movement on Brewing Peak recently. Have you come out of seclusion?”

Ji Yuan replied:

“Indeed, over the years, I have been fortunate to receive Brother You Zai’s care.”

After Ji Yuan’s message, he didn’t receive a reply from You Zai Daoist again. When he released his Divine Sense to probe, he truly saw this old man had already transformed into Escape Light and was heading to Brewing Peak.

After a while.

Ji Yuan looked at the white-haired elder sitting opposite him, his eyes inevitably reflecting some emotion.

“Brother You Zai, you…”

Ji Yuan couldn’t help but ask.

But before he could speak, You Zai Daoist waved his hand, refusing the question, and instead smiled, saying:

“Brother Xu, after twenty years in seclusion, I haven’t had the chance to congratulate you on your cultivation progress.”

Although Ji Yuan had now reached the peak of Core Formation, because he had employed the Concealing Breath Spell, his apparent cultivation still appeared to be at the late Core Formation stage.

Of course, You Zai Daoist hadn’t seen through Ji Yuan’s hidden cultivation strength, so his words were merely out of courtesy.

“I was focused on cultivation and haven’t contributed to the sect, which is indeed my fault.”

Ji Yuan said with an apologetic smile.

“Ah.”

You Zai Daoist’s eyes immediately became somewhat displeased, “Brother Xu, there’s no such thing as speaking of outsiders in our sect.”

Ji Yuan lowered his head with a smile, not speaking further.

“However, presently, there is indeed something in the sect that requires Brother Xu’s intervention.”

You Zai Daoist said as he shifted the topic.

Ji Yuan had foreseen this, for when he had just used Divine Sense to probe the entire sect, he discovered that there were far fewer Core Formation cultivators in the sect — not that they had fallen.

But because the Cloud Rain Sect was now besieged on all sides.

Most of these Core Formation cultivators had been sent out for garrison duties.

‘However, with my earlier actions scaring off Master Danxu and Sword Wu Ya…the situation should improve greatly.’

“Oh? Brother You Zai, but speak freely.”

Ji Yuan said with a smile.

You Zai Daoist pondered for a moment as if organizing his words before speaking:

“Here’s the situation, the sect’s several late Core Formation senior brothers have tasks and have each left the sect.”

“But currently, the time for our Three Star Luo Sects to jointly explore Blood Sword Island has come again, and the sect lacks a late Core Formation Elder to lead the team. Can you arrange this?”

“Blood Sword Island?”

Ji Yuan was new here, and he had gone into seclusion upon arriving at the Cloud Rain Sect, thus he was indeed quite unfamiliar with the affairs of the Three Star Luo Sects.

Such as Blood Sword Island, which he knew nothing about.

Now it was the first time he heard of it.

“Correct.”

Seeing this, You Zai Daoist knew Ji Yuan was unaware, hence he smilingly explained:

“Blood Sword Island is a secret realm, extremely important to our Three Star Luo Sects.”

“Because within the secret realm, Illusion Spirit Grass and Qinghui Grass, used to concoct Foundation Establishment Pills, can be produced. In some sense, Blood Sword Island is also the foundation of our three sects since, without a steady stream of Foundation Establishment Disciples…everything is for naught.”

… Isn’t this the Nine Nether Forbidden Land that the Six Immortal Sects of Shang Dong jointly explored in those years?

After hearing You Zai Daoist’s introduction, Ji Yuan immediately found the corresponding location in his mind.

“May I ask Brother You Zai, how often does Blood Sword Island open?”