Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 922: Chapter 359: Old Demon Ji’s Second “Master

With benefits within reach, cultivation progresses faster.

Once cultivation is enhanced, revenge can naturally be exacted sooner.

Thus, he took a deep breath, turned around, and bowed to the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother, saying solemnly, “Disciple has drifted for half a lifetime without encountering a renowned master. The previous days were wasted. Now, by the grace of being taken in by Master, I am already full of gratitude, how could I dare speak of regret?”

“I hope Master won’t mind accepting me as a disciple.”

“No wonder you’re a Demon Cultivator capable of refining Yin Corpse Demon Fire, your disposition is quite admirable, perhaps you have the potential to become a hegemon.” The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother dropped her earlier softness, even her voice carried a trace of mockery.

“Why don’t you let this Ghost Mother guess, you’re mostly thinking about waiting until you’ve accomplished your goals and formed your Nascent Soul, then seeking revenge, right?”

… Damn it, you old demons are so troublesome.

Can’t you show each other some respect?

Ji Yuan cursed inwardly, but said aloud, “That’s not true.”

After speaking, he glanced at Bone Nightmare Old Demon, noticing the man still looking at him with a cryptic smile. He added, “Actually, along the journey, a few cultivators wanted to accept me as their disciple, among them were Core Formation Cultivators. But I thought… their cultivation was too low. Like now, I can achieve Core Formation at this age; given time, my cultivation will surely surpass theirs.”

“Worshiping them as a master holds no meaning for me.”

“But apprenticing to a Nascent Soul is different.”

Ji Yuan shook his head, “With a Nascent Soul master behind me, the world is vast, where could I not go? Even if encountering Black and White Divine Hall cultivators, I would not fear.”

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother said nothing this time, instead it was Bone Nightmare Old Demon’s turn to smack his lips.

“That’s enough, my dear, regardless if it’s true, at least this reason is reassuring.”

Bone Nightmare spoke, and the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother reverted to her former soft tone, “Then let’s go with husband’s decision.”

After speaking, she maintained her soft tone, addressing Ji Yuan, “Hu Beizhi.”

“Disciple is here.”

Ji Yuan turned to face her.

Soon after, the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother flipped her right hand, and a wisp of white flame appeared in her palm, “Were it not for husband’s plea, I likely wouldn’t have accepted a disciple in this lifetime, so you are my first major disciple, and likely my closed-door disciple.”

Upon hearing about being a closed-door disciple, Ji Yuan felt a sourness in his heart.

Master… there can only be one in a lifetime.

In the future, when I’ve formed my Nascent Soul, I’ll find an opportunity to kill this wretched couple!

Today they threaten me, and judging by the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother’s appearance, I’m likely to be controlled through other means… A demon cultivator like this must meet their end!

“But even so, I’m not at ease with you. You must refine this Soul-devouring Cold Fire and store it in your Dantian.”

“Don’t worry, until you form your Nascent Soul, the fire won’t affect you, but if you wish to form your Nascent Soul, you must obtain our consent.”

It’s clearly a method of control.

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother wasn’t hiding anything; she spoke openly.

As for why forming a Nascent Soul requires agreement, it’s naturally because before then, she poses no threat.

Ji Yuan looked at the flame in her hand, understanding it was time to put on an act!

Therefore, he straightened his originally bowed posture.

This unusual behavior made Bone Nightmare Old Demon glance at him again.

But there was no real worry.

“I know, no matter what I say, neither Master nor the Sect Leader would believe me.”

Ji Yuan nodded silently.

“I understand Master’s thoughts. If I were in your position… I wouldn’t believe either.”

“But it’s okay.”

Ji Yuan said, taking a deep breath, then suddenly his face turned pale, even his entire body trembled, and his aura became somewhat weak.

He raised both hands, a gray aura flew from between his brows and finally settled in his palm.

“This is a wisp of my divine soul, willing to be kept in Master’s hand. Should Master find me harboring other intentions, by all means crush this divine soul and send me off.”

Ji Yuan finished speaking, handing over his divine soul to the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother.

“This…”

Ji Yuan’s decisive and bold action surprised the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother.

For who would willingly hand over their divine soul, entrusting their life to another, allowing others to control it?

To be frank, with the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother’s Soul-devouring Cold Fire bestowed, Hu Beizhi still had a slim chance to maneuver.

At that time, seeking out a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator could possibly help extract it.

But once the divine soul is given away… that truly ensures control.

Bone Nightmare Old Demon was similarly astonished.

As if he was meeting Hu Beizhi for the first time, he gazed at the other’s sincere eyes, and for a moment, Bone Nightmare Old Demon even felt he might have wronged a good man.

If Hu Beizhi truly had ulterior motives, would he dare hand over his divine soul?

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother and Bone Nightmare Old Demon exchanged a look.

They communicated with each other through soundless transmission for a few moments.

The Ghost Mother’s gaze then returned to Ji Yuan, “Alright, from now on, you, Hu Beizhi, are my Fire Spirit Ghost Mother’s sole disciple.”

As she spoke, the divine soul was taken away.

Ji Yuan stood by, awaiting.

Only after his divine soul was taken did the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother’s gaze towards Ji Yuan soften slightly.

Yet just a little, not much.

“Disciple, you may leave now. I’ve sent sound transmission to Ma Gui, he’ll come to fetch you. Go open a cave mansion and rest for a while, seek me out once you’ve recovered.”

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother smiled as she spoke, “Since you trust me this much, I naturally won’t fail you. Next time you visit, I will have a proper greeting gift ready.”

“Rest assured, I will have one too.”

Bone Nightmare Old Demon said with a grin.

“Many thanks to Master, many thanks to Sect Leader.”

Ji Yuan said with a slight weakness.

However, this time his weakness wasn’t feigned, for after offering a wisp of his divine soul, he did suffer some injury.

Having received the order, Ji Yuan transformed into escape light and went out to await Ma Gui.

Meanwhile, in the Lake Heart Pavilion, the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother turned to Bone Nightmare Old Demon, her face displaying a trace of smugness.

“Husband, what do you think? Though my disciple’s strength is still lacking, his loyalty, even Ma Gui can’t compare.”

“Ma Gui has his own schemes, he’s not loyal.”

Bone Nightmare Old Demon summed it up succinctly.

He then sighed, “I didn’t expect, picking up a disciple along the way, at just our first meeting, he proved such loyalty, seemingly from now on, we husband and wife have someone reliable.”

“Indeed.”

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother squinted, “It’s not hard to guess, what Hu Beizhi said last is probably true.”

“But a loose cultivator has suffered much bullying, finally encountering a Nascent Soul cultivator willing to accept him, besides he’s noted our relationship… Hence he’s willing to do anything to hold onto us.”

“Then let him hold on.”

Bone Nightmare Old Demon spread his hands, “Besides, the upcoming Rashamon Sea… we’ll need him too.”

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