Chapter 1601 - 1116: You Really Know How to Do This? (Part 2)

Chapter 1601: Chapter 1116: You Really Know How to Do This? (Part 2)

"Everyone, please leave. Today marks the end of past ties. Even if you regret it in the future and seek me for an introduction, I’m afraid there won’t be another chance."

The cool night breeze blew in from outside the stone gate as the people quietly filed out in single file.

The Seventh Grade Artifact Refiner paused slightly, asking, "Why won’t there be a chance? Are you planning to ascend?"

"No, I’m going to die." Mist Dragon knew the secrets of heaven should not be leaked, so he explained patiently, "After I die, I won’t walk in this world again. Once you cross this mountain gate, our shallow bond ends completely, and you won’t see me again. I hope you reconsider."

The other party frowned slightly, "He’s gone mad, saying such things. When a cultivator dies, their path disappears. Don’t listen to people talking nonsense. Dead is dead, and there’s nothing left! We’re at least acquaintances; I advise the Mountain Master to think it over."

With different paths, there’s no need to conspire together. Mist Dragon shook his head, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you, Daoist friend, for the reminder. I’ve wandered the wilderness for many years, experiencing ups and downs yet never truly befriended anyone. During this time we’ve spent day and night together in the mountains, genuine emotions have emerged.

But alas, our bond is shallow. As we part today, I wish you all: may your merits and virtues be complete, and may you achieve your desires! If your accumulated blessings run deep, I hope we’ll have a chance to meet in the future."

Some impatiently returned the gesture; others hurried away without looking back.

Vast Qihan Mountain, after the final bustling of cooking oil over blazing fire, fell into complete silence wrapped in ice and snow.

"Those who help others become immortals achieve great virtue." Mist Dragon sighed heavily, "I wanted to recruit a few as Mr. Jiang’s subordinates, gaining this opportunity for future ascension to immortality, and earn some virtue myself. Didn’t expect these demon cultivators to be stubborn when they shouldn’t and die-hard stubborn when they shouldn’t! They simply can’t be led!"

Alright, it’s better to focus on oneself.

He took a deep breath, looked at Qihan Mountain where he had lived for years one last time, and flew away without looking back into the distance.

Demon cultivators in the wilderness didn’t know what happened that night at the largest demon cultivation sect in the northwest.

They only knew that since that day, the major sect known for its wild ways no longer acted as tyrannically as before. Usually boasting its big fists, persecuting sect disciples who displeased them, they all tucked their tails, and until the entire wilderness relocation was complete, no one knew where their sect moved to.

[Contract Guest: Mist Dragon, deceased]

Jiang Yuan was chopping wood when a message suddenly appeared in his vision.

[Side Quest: Gambling God Returns]

[Task 3: Please make Mist Dragon die within ten days, completed. Reward: Building Material Package +1]

[Task 4: In the resurrection interface, gift Mist Dragon 100 points of Life Origin. Reward: Warehouse Expansion Card +1]

[Warehouse Expansion Card: Applicable to any type of warehouse, adds 108 storage slots.]

"Oh, he’s dead?" Different from the shock and panic when he first saw the death information of pet Xiao Bai, he looked at the completed task reminder, feeling satisfied.

Die a bit and then resurrect, Mist Dragon is close to ascending to Ghost God, and that’s a great thing!

Opening the interface, sure enough, Mist Dragon’s thumbnail turned grey. Clicking it brings up three options: [Resurrect][Delete][Gift Life Origin to become Ghost Cultivator]

"If I accidentally clicked delete, Mist Dragon would have nowhere to cry." Jiang Yuanxin moved his mind, gifting 100 points of Life Origin.

[Gift Life Origin to aid his becoming a Ghost Cultivator?]

[Note: After becoming a Ghost Cultivator, simply click the avatar to summon the guest again, no need to re-contract. This process is irreversible, once a Ghost Cultivator, cannot be resurrected back to Demon Cultivator.]

Becoming a Ghost Cultivator and consuming a Resurrection Talisman for resurrection, there’s quite a gap. The latter can change appearance, implant or replace Spirit Root; the former has none, wanting to help Mist Dragon lose weight or reshape his figure is unfeasible.

Complaining inwardly, he clicked confirm.

A bright and shining light merged into the grey avatar, and the chubby smiley face avatar of Mist Dragon gradually shifted from grey to a darker color, with the words "Demon Cultivator" beside the avatar automatically replaced with "Ghost Cultivator."

[Task 5: Please summon Ghost Cultivator Mist Dragon in a safe place and fully impart the "Ghost Immortal Scripture." Reward: Skill Points +1]

"Phew～"

Returning specifically to the Fuyun Courtyard, Jiang Yuan clicked summon, and a sinister whirlwind rose before him.

"Am I alive again? Or dead? Or dreaming?" Mist Dragon appeared in the whirlwind, having lost his previous cultivation, now just a semi-transparent ghost shadow.

As soon as he landed, he sighed lazily, "Mr. Jiang, just as Daoist Bai said, death isn’t as scary as it seems, but afterward is a bit uncomfortable.

Possibly due to your secret technique holding my soul, the feeling is awfully like being dead tired yet unable to sleep. Neither fully awake, trapped in a dark chaos, and after who knows how long, suddenly a flash of light! My life as a demon cultivator whizzed past, and then I stood here."

He could sense that his body had no more Spiritual Power, the powerlessness of losing strength felt empty. Upon looking down, Mist Dragon exclaimed, "Oh my, I’ve really turned into a ghost!

My past life memories aren’t clear, rounding up, it’s my first time as a ghost, lacking experience. Mr. Jiang, am I especially fragile now?"

Jiang Yuan looked at his thin and short health bar, nodding, "Exactly, right now you’re indistinguishable from newly died mortal ghosts. But rest assured, you’ll soon resume cultivation. Come, I’ll impart you the ’Ghost Immortal Scripture!’"

Mist Dragon was a bit confused, wondering wasn’t it only Fengdu’s orthodox Ghost Messengers who could cultivate this Celestial Level Technique?

Why would Mr. Jiang, a Human Cultivator, know this too?

The other side already clicked to impart as his mind buzzed. When the cultivation technique flooded in, he was even more baffled. No way, you actually know it? And it’s the complete version of the "Ghost Immortal Scripture?!"

It’s said even Fengdu Ghost Messengers could only obtain one layer at first, cultivate for many years, then with luck, acquire another layer. Without ascending to become core members, they wouldn’t even have a chance to study the complete technique.

Previously persuading Immortal Alliance members to follow Mr. Jiang, Mist Dragon felt he exaggerated. Never did he expect, the other side casually possessed techniques even for Ghost God cultivation, truly remarkable!

[Task 5: Please summon Ghost Cultivator Mist Dragon in a safe place and fully impart the "Ghost Immortal Scripture," completed. Reward: Skill Points +1 has been issued]

[Task 6: Purify three Insect Ghosts in Purification Workshop for Mist Dragon’s cultivation. Reward: Building Upgrade Card +1]

Jiang Yuan: ...

No wonder the task reward would give a building material kit, seems all the pressure has been placed on me!

The imparting of cultivation technique lasted less than five minutes; afterwards, Jiang Yuan began dismantling materials from the building material kit to gather the components needed for constructing the Purification Workshop, while Mist Dragon gradually recovered.

"Mr. Jiang, what is this place?"

"It’s the sealed Old Underworld. You’re very fragile now; I’m afraid to rashly bring you back to the courtyard. Without even a bit of foundation, just a surge of Spiritual Energy or a glance from Yan Xuan might make your soul scatter."

While receiving the urgently needed building materials, he explained, "Lotus Peak is no good either, with many Fierce Ghost presences around that can’t be contained and might accidentally kill you. During this most fragile time, stay in Fuyun Space; fortunately, there’s already a house to reside in.

First, breathe and familiarize yourself with the ’Ghost Immortal Scripture.’ I’ll catch some small ghosts to aid your cultivation later. Remember: do not step out of this courtyard. The Old Underworld is sealed due to contamination by Outer Heaven Demons. Step out of the protection shield, and you’ll perish instantly!"

Scared, Mist Dragon shrank back, eagerly thanked him, and promised to never step a foot out of the courtyard.

He felt it was not safe enough; he gave his word to not even step outside the house, striving to cultivate quickly!

"Go ahead and cultivate now, while I’ll tidy up and catch ghosts for you." Jiang Yuan eventually gathered all needed materials, selected a location, and began construction.

[Main Quest: Construct Third Level Fuyun Space. Reward: Netherworld’s exclusive Barrier-Breaking Pill formula]

[Task 1: Build Purification Workshop, completed. Reward: Purification Gift Pack +1 has been issued]

[Task 2: Complete no less than thirty purifications in Purification Workshop. Reward: Ghost-Luring Lamp blueprint]

[Ghost-Luring Lamp: Are you troubled over running maps and killing monsters? Craft a delicate and beautiful Ghost-Luring Lamp. Place it in the designated location, it will emit light that attracts various ghost creatures. Soon after, like eliminating attracted mosquitoes and flies, you’ll wipe out a large number of ghost creatures!]