Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 265: Chapter 160: Mastering Golden Core Again

He once again resumed his immortal-like demeanor.

”Han Feiyu, you... are quite commendable.”

Master Xuan Shui looked at Han Feiyu with great satisfaction.

”It is all thanks to the Sect Leader’s excellent guidance.”

Han Feiyu spoke with flattering words.

Master Xuan Shui stroked his beard and smiled, ”Why, are you still calling him Sect Leader now?”

Han Feiyu seemed to recall those words from before departing, and with a sudden realization, he stepped forward, showing more respect, ”Disciple Han Feiyu, pay respects to... Master!”

”...”

As Ji Yuan was preparing to set off back to Mist Island.

The entire Water Dragon Sect became lively, with disciples piloting flying boats back and forth, and even several Foundation Establishment cultivators in seclusion rushed out to join the excitement.

But before he could set off, he received another message.

Li Changhe sent a message, inviting Ji Yuan to visit the Li Family, explicitly hinting that the invitation carried the intent of the Li Family.

The date was set for three days later.

This indeed put Ji Yuan in a rather difficult situation.

Refusing was certainly not an option, but how to go about it was the problem... Ji Yuan reckoned that more than an invitation for himself, it was an invitation for Hua Yaoyue behind him.

Hua Yaoyue certainly couldn’t attend, so they could only invite him.

Therefore, after agreeing, Ji Yuan immediately went to Wuyou Island to discuss this with Hua Yaoyue.

”It’s a small matter, go if you want, don’t go if you don’t.”

”As for your concerns between the Great Elder and the Third Elder... If you had become the disciple of another Golden Core, you might need to consider, but since you’ve become my disciple, there’s no need; no matter how they compete, they won’t dare show me face.”

Hua Yaoyue remained in his calm tone.

And for the first time, expressed his position and confidence to Ji Yuan.

”Yes, with this disciple is assured.”

After asking, Ji Yuan also handed over this month’s Forgetful Wine, previously in two jins amounting to 20 jugs, but this time giving 22 jugs.

The reason was naturally that the yield was a bit more.

Of course, this time was more, so eventually, there would be times of less, with the reason being not having prepared that much.

Seeing that Ji Yuan was about to leave, Hua Yaoyue called him back.

”If Li Gang sees you then, give this to him. My disciple learning the ’Sword Manual’ of the Li Family doesn’t come without reason.”

A Jade Scroll fell into Ji Yuan’s hand.

He dared not investigate its contents, only cupping his hands again, ”Thank you, Master.”

After leaving this time, Ji Yuan did not return to Mist Island. With only three days, a round trip took too long.

So he stayed on Wuyou Island for a few days.

Unexpectedly, as the third day arrived and he was about to set off, his neighbors came to visit.

Though they only met once, Ji Yuan remembered their names and smiled as he cupped his hands:

”Greetings Brother Yunyang, Brother Han Jiang, and Senior Sister Youlan.”

Isle Master of Cloud Sun stepped forward with a flying boat, shook his sleeves, and laughed heartily, ”It’s rare to see Brother Ji back, the three of us were thinking of visiting, but seeing Brother Ji looks like you’re going out again.”

The Isle Master of Cold River laughed heartily.

”If Brother Ji is not in a hurry, you may delay your outing a bit, it’s rare for us four to gather together.”

Isle Master Youlan smiled without speaking, appearing to be of the same mind.

Seeing this, Ji Yuan instantly understood; they all probably wanted to come for a little socializing.

They probably found out something about his background.

”Today is really inconvenient as Junior Martial Uncle Duocai is waiting for me, I must hurry, another day then, how about it?”

”I’ll host a banquet on Wuyou Island another day, inviting you two brothers and sister over; please attend by then.”

Ji Yuan resorted to using Li Gang’s name.

Li Gang, titled ”Master Duocai.”

Recalling the time at the Cyan Leaf City auction where he saw him and others called him ”Li Laocai,”

Now it seems, he lives up to his name.

”Oh? So it’s Junior Martial Uncle Duocai inviting, then Brother Ji should go quickly.”

Upon hearing that, Isle Master Cloud Sun stepped aside to show his attitude, as did the other two.

This Golden Core Zhenren invites, but you, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, stand in the way, for what purpose, do you think you are more formidable than a Golden Core Zhenren?

”Next time, definitely next time.”

Ji Yuan cupped his hands to them and then urged the Thunder Falcon Boat to pass through them, heading straight northwest.

Isle Master Cloud Sun watched Ji Yuan’s departing direction, until he could no longer see his figure, before retracting his gaze, solemnly saying, ”Our neighbor, with the past Sect Leader Martial Uncle and Master Wang You, now including Master Duocai, seems not to be simple.”

”Didn’t you hear what he just said? He names as worry-free, worry-free Wang You, now it seems he most likely is Master Wang You’s disciple, so it’s natural for Master Duocai to invite him over.”

Isle Master Youlan spoke softly.

”I agree with Senior Sister Youlan’s view.”

Isle Master of Cold River crossed his arms, ”It’s mostly like that, what’s there to say? We just wait for Ji Yuan to invite us next time.”

Isle Master Youlan glanced at him, said nothing, and pondered in her heart... Based on the recent interaction, Ji Yuan’s mention of next time to be sure, is likely far off in the indefinite future.

But thinking again, it makes sense; he didn’t intend to get acquainted with them, otherwise, why wait until now?

Isle Master Cloud Sun was pensive, listening to Isle Master Youlan’s analysis, feeling that there might be gains to be had in this matter.

...

Ji Yuan was unaware of their thoughts.

He only knew upon reaching ”Li Family Island,” he heard a news from his good brother Li Changhe.

Sect Leader Xuan Shui Zhenren accepted a disciple.

And the disciple, like Ji Yuan, came from Zengtou City in Cloud Rain Marsh... Han Feiyu!

At night.

Inside Han Feiyu’s Cave Mansion, he sat cross-legged on the ground, introspecting his own body, where a bracelet appeared floating prominently in his Dantian.

If Master Xuan Shui could see this scene, he would certainly discover that this bracelet was identical to the one Han Feiyu had offered him.

But this bracelet was entirely pitch-black.

At this moment, a voice sounded in his mind.

”This bracelet is paired, the one you gave him is female; he won’t detect anything unusual, so why not let him help you nurture it for some time?”

”The path to the great Dao ultimately lies beneath your feet!”