Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 914: Chapter 358: Yin Ghost Sect—Ji Yuan!

Fortunately, after Ji Yuan meticulously inspected the entire desert, he found no more Yin Beasts.

Given this, after spending a year here, it’s time to leave.

According to Xingshuang, upon reaching the third checkpoint, you can’t go back the way you came, you must exit through the last archway.

Ji Yuan transformed into Escape Light and arrived here, took out the Seal, and mimicked the earlier method Xingshuang used to open the arch, calling forth a stone archway.

Then a new Seal was ejected from the stone archway, and Ji Yuan put it away like before. Remembering the last experience, he didn’t hesitate and slipped into the stone archway.

However, once inside this archway, he realized he hadn’t arrived above the North Sea of the Endless Sea as he did last time.

Instead, he found himself in a narrow stone chamber.

"Not good!"

Ji Yuan immediately sensed something was wrong, and without delay, summoned the three swords: Canglan, Blood Kill, and Yunque, ready to defend against any threat.

"I’ve spent hundreds of years painstakingly raising so many Yin Beasts, and now you’ve killed them all by yourself... Do you think you should compensate with your life, kid?"

An eerie voice sounded in the stone chamber, as if it were right behind Ji Yuan’s head, like a cold, long snake.

Ji Yuan could sense that there wasn’t really any Snake Demon.

But... Yin Energy!

Instinctively, he manifested Purple Sky Divine Thunder on the three Flying Swords and said in a deep voice, "I didn’t know these were senior’s creatures, I’m now willing to return all Yin Crystals, how about that?"

Ji Yuan checked the stone chamber repeatedly with his Divine Sense, but found nothing.

This person either wasn’t in the chamber or was at such a high level of cultivation that no trace could be found.

Ji Yuan dared not remain in one spot; he constantly changed positions to prevent the person from appearing suddenly behind him.

If my guess is correct, this must be the person who knocked me off the Chasing Lightning Cloud earlier.

This person was quite kind to me before, why are they trying to kill me now? Had I known, I would have just killed some Yin Beasts instead of all of them.

While reflecting, Ji Yuan heard the voice again.

"Earlier, when you were outside, I couldn’t do anything to you, but now that you’re in my grasp... Heh heh heh."

This person seemed overly delighted, their laughter was strange, like a male duck in heat.

"Se... Senior."

Ji Yuan had already taken out boxes of Yin Crystals from his Storage Bag.

If he didn’t show submission now, when would he?!

"Returning them would solve the problem, if that was the case, why bother cultivating! Heh heh heh."

Suddenly, Ji Yuan saw a dark hand appear out of thin air, grabbing his face instantly, and it was so fast he couldn’t resist at all.

Just as Ji Yuan thought his life was over, he heard a puzzled voice.

"Huh?"

Then the dark hand disappeared without a trace.

"You’re actually from my sect, no wonder those two flags looked so familiar earlier, seems I really can’t kill you." The voice gradually returned to normal, no longer as fierce as before.

Though it still sounded sinister and insincere.

Narrowly escaping death, Ji Yuan took a deep breath, suppressing his panic while starting to analyze the situation.

Especially focusing on what the voice had just said.

"Of my sect."

"Two flags."

Ji Yuan instantly understood which sect the person was referring to.

It must be the Yin Ghost Sect!

Absolutely!

With this realization, Ji Yuan immediately took out the Yin Ghost Sect skull ring from his Storage Bag. As he wore it on his hand, a faint yet regal aura descended upon him.

"Indeed, an official of the sect at such a young age, remarkable!"

The voice seemed to carry a hint of praise.

Ji Yuan, puzzled, could only slightly bow and salute the empty space ahead.

"Ji Yuan of the Yin Ghost Sect, greets senior!"

"Alright, since you’re one of us, don’t call me senior. I’m the Array Spirit of the Sect Protection Array, you may call me... Ghost Envoy."

"Greetings to senior Ghost Envoy."

Ji Yuan saluted once again.

"Fine, since you’re one of us, those Yin Crystals lost are not a big deal, I’ll let some more in later."

Just moments ago, wanting to kill Ji Yuan, but now since they’re kin, it all boils down to those Yin Crystals.

Indeed, power and identity are such valuable assets.

"With the sect not prominent, we disciples roam outside like beggars, scavenging everywhere. It’s precious to find a few Yin Beasts here, hence my conduct. Please forgive me, senior Ghost Envoy."

In one sentence, Ji Yuan expressed his attitude and showed his humility.

Meanwhile, Ji Yuan didn’t forget to put away the Yin Crystals he had taken out.

"What, trying to play the victim so I’ll give you more treasures?"

Though not visible, Ghost Envoy easily saw through Ji Yuan’s intention.

Ji Yuan showed just the right amount of embarrassment and shyness, "Senior Ghost Envoy has keen insight, indeed nothing escapes your eyes."

"Alright, we of the Yin Ghost Sect don’t give out things for free. While we do have numerous treasures, if you want them, earn them yourself."

"Earn?" Ji Yuan precisely grasped the focus of Ghost Envoy’s words, "How can a disciple earn merits for the sect?"

"Rest easy, currently there are some stray dogs outside always eager to take a bite. When the time comes, I’ll open the gate and let them enter. Since you are a disciple of the Yin Ghost Sect, you won’t escape having to contribute. When that time comes, just earn merits for the sect well."