Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 261: Chapter 159: The Ones Who Went to Nine Nether Cave Heaven Have Returned

”Who is it?”

The Isle Master of Cold River immediately asked.

”Junior Martial Uncle Wang You.”

”What?! It’s actually her?”

”So, you’re saying our new neighbor is most likely connected to Junior Martial Uncle Wang You?”

”Most likely, according to a friend of mine, it happened to be a disciple who successfully established their foundation on the Sifang Island; it’s likely to be Brother Ji.”

After the Isle Master of Cloud Sun revealed this answer, the other two fell silent.

They were all at the Foundation Establishment Stage, especially Isle Master Youlan, who was already at the late-stage Foundation Establishment, so they were naturally familiar with the sect’s internal network.

In their view, if Ji Yuan was truly connected to Sect Leader Master Xuan Shui, that would be fine.

But to be so intimately connected with Master Wang You...

”To be honest, I’ve thought about visiting Brother Ji several times, but every time I’ve gone, I’ve been turned away.”

The Isle Master of Cloud Sun sighed.

”Indeed, since he opened his island, I’ve never seen him again.”

Isle Master Youlan added.

”How about this, should Brother Yunyang and Senior Sister Youlan see Daoist Ji return to the island, let me know, so we can visit together and forge a good relationship.”

The Isle Master of Cold River was the furthest away, with Yunyang Island in between.

Whether Ji Yuan had returned or not, he wouldn’t know, so he had to rely on others.

”Sounds good.”

Isle Master Yunyang responded, then looked at Isle Master Youlan beside him and asked, ”Senior Sister, have you heard about what’s happening over in Lishui City?”

”Lishui City? Brother Yunyang, are you referring to the recent chaos caused by demon cultivators?” The Isle Master of Cold River asked.

”It’s probably not as simple as mere demon cultivator chaos.” Isle Master Youlan toyed with the teacup in her hand, narrowing her eyes slightly, ”Rumor has it there’s been an inside job, but it’s just hearsay; the sect hasn’t taken any action yet.”

The Isle Master of Cloud Sun said while leaning back, resting his head on his hands.

”It’s likely; that cursed Qu Lang, who has been stationed in Lishui City for decades without moving. A few years ago, he indulged himself at the Joy Palace in Great Love City, spending extravagantly at the Yi Hong Lou. Damn, he should have foreseen this day during his prime.”

The Isle Master of Cold River stroked the beard on his chin.

”Seems Lishui City has many accounts to settle; that’s why the demon cultivators are so audacious, daring to plunder the Water Dragon Sect’s city directly.”

”...”

Upon returning to Mist Island, Ji Yuan immediately immersed himself into the Enlightenment Room.

Having entered the realm of the Water Dragon Technique, it was only natural to fully comprehend it first, even if it meant merely mastering its first level.

To Ji Yuan’s surprise, a month had passed in the blink of an eye during his comprehension.

He managed to understand the first two levels of the Water Dragon Technique at once.

The first level focuses on oceanic aggression, and the second level involves Sea Dragon Armor protection.

With this intermediate magic under his belt, Ji Yuan felt he was now a solidly established Foundation Establishment ”expert.”

Subsequently, he eagerly delved into the intermediate Body Technique ”As Shadow Follows.”

It must be said, understanding this Body Technique proved challenging; Ji Yuan spent a month but only mastered the first level, ”As Shadow.”

Once activated, it enables him to entwine with the opponent like a shadow during combat.

In nighttime combat, this technique is even more useful due to its ability to conceal one’s form.

Extremely handy indeed.

After several months of cultivating techniques, Ji Yuan took a few days of rest upon exiting his retreat, used some spare time to return to the sect to deliver wine to Hua Yaoyue, and try to sell off the ”subsistence” he acquired at All Things Island.

Meanwhile, he gathered information on recent events.

Naturally, what concerned Ji Yuan the most was the situation at Nine Nether Cave Heaven.

Currently, it’s confirmed that Nine Nether Cave Heaven has already closed, and Water Dragon Sect’s surviving disciples are en route back, but no clear timeline for their arrival yet.

Other news includes reports of a fierce battle between the Sword Ruins and the Demon Sect of Shangxi on Shang Mountain, both sides involving Golden Core Zhenren.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators died or were injured.

Just when Ji Yuan finished gathering information and was about to head south back to Mist Island, a flying boat suddenly tailgated him.

”Ji...Junior Brother Ji?”

Recognizing the familiar voice, Ji Yuan didn’t need to turn his head to know who it was.

”Senior Sister Dong.”

Ji Yuan greeted the woman who had caught up and halted beside him with a smile.

”You...you...”

Seeing Ji Yuan in his deep blue magic robe, Dong Qian seemed astounded, opening her mouth multiple times but unable to speak.

Ji Yuan didn’t wait for her to speak, proactively explaining, ”Just lucky, just lucky.”

”Seems I shouldn’t call you Junior Brother Ji anymore; I should address you as Junior Martial Uncle Ji instead.”

Dong Qian half-jokingly smiled.

”Please don’t call me Martial Uncle; it makes me feel old. Considering our relationship, Senior Sister Dong should continue calling me Junior Brother.”

To be called Martial Uncle would make Ji Yuan feel as if he had even fewer friends.

Dong Qian appeared relieved after hearing this, ”Are you in a hurry, Junior Brother Ji? If not, come over to my place; it’s been more than a year since we last met.”

”Sure.”

After a while, at Dong Qian’s residence, Ji Yuan sipped the tea in his hand.

”Unexpectedly, among the four of us, Junior Brother Ji was the first to successfully establish his foundation.”

Dong Qian remarked with slight sentiment.

”It’s all luck.”

Ji Yuan chuckled.

He knew well that Dong Qian had long been at the peak of Qi Refining, but without a Foundation Establishment Pill and having missed the chance at survival in Nine Nether Cave Heaven...breaking through in the future would be even more challenging.