Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 646: Chapter 285: Enlightened Mindset

Ji Yuan left.

He carried Dong Qian’s final gift, along with the recent gains from the Miao Yao Shop.

Before leaving, he also replenished the store’s inventory, awaiting the next harvest.

As for Shi Xiuer’s reward, with Dong Qian gone and Ji Yuan seldom visiting All Things Island, he allowed Shi Xiuer to deduct hers from the harvest.

He also increased her share by a few points.

Shi Xiuer was extremely grateful for this.

Firstly, her salary increased, and secondly, she gained Ji Yuan’s trust.

After leaving the Miao Yao Shop, Ji Yuan headed directly to the Hundred Treasures Tower at the mountain top. He had too many things, and with fewer shops on All Things Island, only the Hundred Treasures Tower could take all his goods at once.

Years ago, during the Qi Cultivation Stage, he had to bow to everyone at the Hundred Treasures Tower.

Now, his exterior cultivation level was at Late-stage Foundation Establishment, and being a Golden Core Disciple, others had to bow to him when visiting the Hundred Treasures Tower.

Half a day later…

Ji Yuan left the Hundred Treasures Tower expressionlessly.

Although he gained some profit, the goal of 30,000 Mid-grade Spirit Stones remained distant; even including Dong Qian’s last gifts, he’d only have over 10,000.

He lacked too much; without selling some high-value items, it seemed insufficient.

Subsequently, Ji Yuan returned to Wuyou Island. Upon arriving, his first action was to deeply embed over a thousand Mid-grade Spirit Stones into the underground Spirit Vein.

Only then could the building effect of the Spirit Vein be reopened.

This was essential; once the Spirit Vein was activated, it yields 100 Mid-grade Spirit Stones daily. Even doing nothing, saving it for a year, he would have 30,000 stones.

After settling matters on the island, Ji Yuan visited Wan You Island, staying for a day. Then he piloted the Top-grade Spiritual Artifact-level Sky-splitting Flying Boat straight to the Alchemy Square.

This time, the delay was lengthy; he had to return for a visit.

Moreover, Ji Yuan needed to find Li Changhe to trade and prepare to gather enough Spirit Stones early for upgrading the Grotto Heaven.

Why, nowadays, dare he openly pilot a Top-grade Spiritual Artifact-level Flying Boat? Naturally, it’s because… he possesses strength!

At the Peak of Foundation Establishment, the fusion of nine swords multiplies the Spiritual Qi beyond that of Same-tier Cultivators. Along with many Talisman Treasures, even facing a real Fake Pill Cultivator, Ji Yuan might still stand a chance.

Thus, traveling west for nearly half a month, he successfully arrived at the Alchemy Square from the Water Dragon Sect.

The array guarding the Alchemy Square is named the Blue Water Green Armor Array.

The main structure is built by the Li Family of Water Dragon Sect and the Huang Family.

Ji Yuan first pinched a spell and passed through the first layer of the array; however, to penetrate the second layer and enter the Alchemy Square, he must receive consent from the two Golden Core Cultivators stationed there.

It’s essentially a procedural matter.

Yet, Ji Yuan realized after several breaths inside the array that it hadn’t opened.

Divine Sense was naturally unable to probe in; Ji Yuan was about to call out, but just then, he saw an Escape Light speeding from inside the Alchemy Square, landing straight before him. It transformed into a middle-aged man in a bright red Magic Robe.

The Golden Core Zhenren stationed here were Miao Yao Zhenren and Lingming Zhenren.

Ji Yuan was familiar with them, but he didn’t recognize the man before him; and judging from his appearance… the newcomer seemed somewhat unfriendly.

Ji Yuan wondered how he had offended such a person; but as the saying goes, soldiers will block, and water will dam. Here he was, ready to face whatever came.

“Are you the Isle Master Wuyou?”

The middle-aged man asked in a deep voice.

“Yes.” Ji Yuan slightly cupped his hands, “May I ask which teacher uncle this is?”

“I am Fire Python Zhenren of the Spirit Control Sect.”

“Greetings, Fire Python Teac…”

Before Ji Yuan finished, Fire Python Zhenren directly reproached, “Who permitted you to leave your post? Do you know that the great enemy is upon us, and disciples of our Six Sects must unite to overcome this calamity!”

Ji Yuan, at this point, didn’t even bother to cup his hands, answering bluntly, “I informed Miao Yao Shishu and Lingming Shishu of my leave.”

“Leave? Have you submitted the certificate to the Six Sects Alliance?”

Fire Python Zhenren reached out to Ji Yuan with his right hand.

Thus, Ji Yuan furrowed his brow.

This time, during the struggle against the Demon Dao, the Six Sects Alliance indeed issued many rules, including the requirement for stationed personnel to apply for leave. But these were only superficial; in reality, who wishes to be bound?

Just inform the person in charge, arrange it properly, and leave as you wish.

Who would truly bother to submit such a certificate?

“No.”

Ji Yuan realized Fire Python Zhenren came to find fault today; even if he could produce a certificate, the Zhenren would trouble him elsewhere.

“No?”

Fire Python Zhenren raised his voice.

“The great enemy is upon us, yet you don’t act for the righteous path, not going to guard the front line in Shang Mountain is forgivable, but leaving your post in the rear shows no sign of righteous conduct. Could you be from the Demon Dao?”

“The Zhenren has given me quite a label.”

Ji Yuan scoffed, then turned his head towards the Alchemy Square, calling out, “Miao Yao Shishu, Lingming Shishu, are you here? I, Isle Master Wuyou, have returned!”

His voice thundered like a violent storm, instantly echoing throughout the Alchemy Square.

Fire Python Zhenren didn’t anticipate Ji Yuan’s fearlessness of provoking a scene, his expression changed immediately.

Yet, before he could speak, another Escape Light flew from the marketplace, landing between Ji Yuan and Fire Python Zhenren, transforming into the likeness of Miao Yao Zhenren from Medicine King Valley.

He glanced around, quickly approached Fire Python Zhenren, and spoke a few words via sound transmission.