Longevity through Upgrading Buildings-Chapter 575 - 261: Plotting Core Formation

Before leaving, Phoenix Peach didn’t forget to send a message: "Little Junior Brother, make sure not to fall into Senior Brother’s hands, or you’ll know what the pain of cultivation really is."

"...Well, it’s alright."

Ji Yuan had previously spent some time cultivating with Ran Kui while in Lanshan City.

Ran Kui was indeed strict and very serious about cultivation.

But isn’t cultivation supposed to be like this?

To the lazy Phoenix Peach, Ran Kui was too strict, but for Ji Yuan, who was equally diligent, it was just so-so.

"I forgot, you’re a cultivation fanatic too, humph."

Phoenix Peach turned her head away, feeling that she had spoken in vain.

Later, the two traveled together to Thousand Mechanism Island, and then Phoenix Peach continued west to Square Island.

Ji Yuan turned and went alone to the Thousand Mechanism Hall.

After submitting the task and earning no more and no less than ninety Mid-grade Spirit Stones, he continued north towards All Things Island.

On the way, he tried to send a message to Fellow Daoist Bai Piao.

It turned out that the message was sent just in time.

Bai Piao said he had already given up his shop on All Things Island and was currently at his residence on Chulong Island, preparing to pack up and head to Shang Mountain.

Why go?

Just like Fang Jie, he’s going to make contributions and exchange them for a Foundation Establishment Pill, attempting Foundation Establishment.

When Ji Yuan arrived at Bai Piao’s residence on Chulong Island, he was surprised to find that Bai Piao’s Cave Mansion was not far from his previous one.

Both were in the Ding District.

Ji Yuan was at Ding Eighteen, and Bai Piao was at Ding Thirty-six.

"Junior greets Junior Martial Uncle Ji."

Bai Piao opened the door and gave Ji Yuan a salute.

"Alright, let me in first, don’t block me at the door, it’s not proper."

After saying this, Ji Yuan unceremoniously pushed him aside and strode in.

Seeing this, Bai Piao was not only not angry but secretly relieved.

Fortunately, Ji Yuan was still the same Ji Yuan.

"You’re really planning to go to Shang Mountain?"

Ji Yuan asked as he looked around the courtyard, which had already been packed up.

"Yes, I’ve already submitted my name, leaving in three days. If you came any later, you would have had to find me on Shang Mountain."

Bai Piao said with a smile, then took out a gray linen bag containing a large pile of Profound Yin Soil from his Storage Bag.

Ji Yuan scanned it with his Divine Sense and estimated there were about twenty or thirty pounds.

"After you mentioned it last time, Brother Ji, I focused on cultivating some Profound Yin Soil. This year’s harvest...is all here," Bai Piao said, looking down.

"How many Spirit Stones?"

Ji Yuan couldn’t just take advantage of Bai Piao’s generosity.

"No Spirit Stones needed; if Brother Ji needs it, just take it,"

Bai Piao waved his hand and laughed freely: "I’m going to Shang Mountain anyway, this is of no use to me, so I’ll give it to you."

"This..."

Seeing that Bai Piao seemed genuine, Ji Yuan couldn’t help but think of when they first met.

This damn world has forced a cultivator so passionate about farming to Shang Mountain, having no choice but to fight the Demon Cultivators.

"Then, Brother Piao, take these."

Since Bai Piao didn’t want Spirit Stones, Ji Yuan gave him two sets of Five Elements Protective Talisman Arrays, some Tier Two Elixirs, and a full pound of Blood Essence.

"This is too valuable, Brother Ji."

Bai Piao hesitated, unsure if he should accept.

"It’s nothing to me," Ji Yuan shook his head and pushed the items into Bai Piao’s hands without another word.

Then he casually collected the large bag of Profound Yin Soil.

"I don’t have many friends, you’re one of them. Stay alive, and I’ll wait for you to return from Foundation Establishment so we can have a good drink together."

Ji Yuan patted Bai Piao’s shoulder.

The latter took a deep breath, collected the items, and then saluted Ji Yuan deeply.

"Brother Ji, I cannot thank you enough. If I survive, I’ll drink with you for three days and nights, until we drop."

"Haha, good."

"Take care."

After speaking, Ji Yuan waved, summoned the Wind Willow Flying Boat from the spot, and soared through the clouds, heading straight south.

Since Phoenix Peach probably hadn’t concluded her task, Ji Yuan planned to visit his long-lost acquaintance Du Wanyi first. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

He estimated that after meeting her, Phoenix Peach would have obtained the Dan Yang Soil.

It would be perfect timing to return and upgrade the Spirit Field.

While heading back south to Wuyou Island, Ji Yuan took out two Communication Talismans and sent messages to Du Wanyi and Dong Qian, telling them that he had returned.

Dong Qian’s Communication Talisman still did not reply.

Du Wanyi was extremely joyful, saying: "Fourth Brother, you’re finally back! Are you on the island now? I’ll come find you."

"I’m not there yet, just finished my task at Thousand Mechanism Hall, currently on my way back. I’ll come to find you."

Half a day later.

When Ji Yuan met Du Wanyi on Taian Island, his second sister was almost in tears of joy.

"Fourth Brother, I almost thought I would never see you again."

Du Wanyi momentarily choked on her words.

"How could it be, Second Sister, you have a good fortune, and nothing will happen to you."

Ji Yuan said this and then released his Divine Sense to ensure no one was around, before helping her wipe away the tears.

"Let’s talk more at home."

"Alright...alright."

Then Ji Yuan followed her to her residence on Taian Island, which was simple in its construction.

This simplicity was enough to show that after Foundation Establishment, Du Wanyi had lost her past leisure from Chulong Island.

"Weren’t you following the sect to guard the Spirit Vein? Did you encounter some dangerous situation?"

After sitting down, Ji Yuan couldn’t help but ask.

Guarding the Spirit Vein was initially a favored task for Golden Core Disciples, but due to the Demon Dao invasion, manpower was insufficient.

So the task of guarding the Spirit Vein was also opened to ordinary Foundation Establishment Disciples.

"Look at this."

Du Wanyi said as she lifted her skirt, revealing her long, jade leg.

The skirt was lifted higher and higher, until most of her thigh was exposed before it stopped.