Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 957: Chapter 366: Breakthrough, Mid-stage Core Formation!

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother heard this and gradually reined in her smile, turning serene.

She looked calmly at Ji Yuan in front of her and then spoke:

"Are you worried I will kill you?"

"Huh?"

Ji Yuan raised his head in confusion, "Why would Master want to kill me?"

His face brimming with sincerity and innocence was Ji Yuan’s final protective layer.

Fortunately, decades of concealment and frequent changes of identity in life had honed Ji Yuan’s acting skills to perfection.

This bit of intimidation and threat was not enough to make him flinch.

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother stared at him for a while, her gaze suddenly softening, as though she recalled something.

She seemed to mutter to herself, "He deceived me like this back then, so did my husband, and now you..."

The more the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother spoke, the gentler her expression became.

"Master."

Ji Yuan softly called out.

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother seemed momentarily dazed, then snapped back to reality, looking at Ji Yuan in front of her.

After contemplating for a moment, she finally spoke slowly:

"You’ve likely heard that a Great Secret Realm is about to appear in the Northwest Sand Prison, right?"

"I’ve heard."

Ji Yuan nodded silently.

"I’ll be going in to seize the opportunity for a breakthrough, and I need you to assist me inside. Therefore, before the Secret Realm opens, you should strive to improve your cultivation, because once inside, your opponents will be some powerful Core Formation cultivators, most of whom are also Nascent Soul disciples."

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother finally revealed the truth.

Ji Yuan felt a sense of realization.

...so it’s all coming back to the Rashamon Sea in the end.

Ji Yuan pondered for a moment and made a guess.

There must be some treasure inside that only Core Formation cultivators can obtain, which is why she intends to cultivate him.

This way, it seems, I should be safe until entering the Rashamon Sea.

Moreover, when truly inside, perhaps this Rashamon Sea is the chance for my escape!

Once inside, find a place where no one is around, change identity.

Before entering: "Greetings, Master, I am Hu Beizhi."

After entering: "Please, who are you, old monster?!"

At that time, use Rashamon Sea as a means to break free from these old demons and consider whether to head to East Border City or Southern Border City; if all else fails, Black and White City is also an option.

At this thought, a retreat plan emerged.

Ji Yuan finally exhaled internally in relief.

"I understand now, please rest assured, Master, I will surely strive to enhance my cultivation! I will do my utmost to assist Master at that time!"

Ji Yuan gritted his teeth and said.

"It’s good that you have this mindset." The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother said, stepping forward to Ji Yuan, unexpectedly reaching out to gently caress Ji Yuan’s face.

This moment truly startled Ji Yuan.

He froze, not daring to move a muscle.

With only one thought in his mind... What is this old demon doing?!

"What a pity, you are born when I am already old, alas."

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother withdrew her hand, sighed deeply, and turned away, her voice becoming colder.

"Today’s matter must not be mentioned to anyone, not even the Sect Leader."

"I will heed your words, Master."

Ji Yuan quickly cupped his hands in response.

"Hmm, go back and cultivate well."

The Fire Spirit Ghost Mother issued a dismissal order, which resolved Ji Yuan’s confusion.

"Yes, I take my leave."

Ji Yuan finally put away the Qingzhu Xuan Ling in his hand, then bowed and left.

Since he had obtained the answers this time and something strange happened, Ji Yuan dared not linger here for long.

After leaving the Lake Heart Pavilion, he turned into an Escape Light and flew away from Nightmare Island.

Headed straight for his place on Great Dream Island.

Until he returned to his Cave Mansion, Ji Yuan felt a sense of calm.

On one hand, he was correct; without Bone Nightmare Old Demon around, the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother indeed revealed the truth to him... but it’s still not guaranteed, only about eighty percent certain.

Ji Yuan surmised that the treasure the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother sought was either for a breakthrough or for extending life.

Thus she meticulously cultivated him.

"Thinking this way, it’s less likely she aims for the Yin Corpse Demon Fire on me, enhancing my demon fire with millennia-aged Qiongsong was perhaps merely to increase my strength so that I can seize treasures for her in the Rashamon Sea."

"My safety period thus extends from the mid-stage Core Formation up to the onset of Rashamon Sea, giving me more time to enhance my strength."

Ji Yuan sat at the stone table, his right hand on the table lightly tapping it with his fingers.

"But... what does her touching my face mean?"

Whenever Ji Yuan recalled that scene in his mind, he felt a bit numb, even completely uneasy!

To put it bluntly, isn’t this old monster perhaps thinking of feasting on young grass?

Then again, this isn’t entirely impossible.

She was originally Nightmare True Monarch’s wife, but ended up falling for his disciple... Bone Nightmare Old Demon.

Now she is Bone Nightmare Old Demon’s wife, next, might it be that she fancies her own disciple?

Could this be the legendary story of one woman passing through three generations?

Ji Yuan shivered at this thought.

Needless to say, the Fire Spirit Ghost Mother’s current appearance is likely due to some means she used.

In reality, she’s... very likely nearly old enough to die.

As for such an old monster about to die who still thinks of feasting on young grass, Ji Yuan simply cannot accept this.

"Seems like I should be less frequent in paying respects... no, I won’t go for the next few years as I’ll be in closed-door training."

Ji Yuan made up his mind; visits will be imperative only.

If truly chosen by this old monster, not to mention what would happen afterward.

Even Bone Nightmare Old Demon might want to take my little life.