Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 1122 - 400: Supreme Treasure—Dao Heart Seeds Demons [Requesting Monthly Pass]
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"This item is what I obtained from the Blood Pool, named the Evergreen Water of Eternal Youth. One sip can extend life by twenty years!"
Ji Yuan tightly gripped the Jade Bottle, extremely reluctant.
For insurance, he even put the amount for three sips in this Jade Bottle.
Ji Yuan only had a total of 130 sips of the Nether Old Spring, and now he took out 3 sips at once.
For the always frugal Ji Yuan, this was indeed a great expense.
"Truly!"
The Mansion Master of Xuan Snake immediately perked up, and even his gaze became more eager.
What cultivators seek is nothing more than the two words "eternal life."
One sip that extends life by twenty years counts as a treasure for any Nascent Soul Cultivator.
Not to mention, his Divine Sense sweep revealed that the Jade Bottle contained the amount for three sips.
Even if the effect diminishes after the second sip, it could still extend life by decades.
For a Nascent Soul Cultivator, being able to extend life by decades might just be the key to a breakthrough!
Many Nascent Soul Cultivators, at the time of their death, lack just a small portion of lifespan.
If they could live another ten years, things would be very different.
"My life is in your hands, how would I dare use these to deceive you?"
Ji Yuan said with a bitter smile.
"Indeed."
The Mansion Master of Xuan Snake nodded quite naturally, "In that case, hand this treasure over to me then."
"After all, as a young one, you can’t protect such opportunities!"
The Mansion Master’s voice fell, and his figure instantly traversed dozens of miles, appearing right in front of Ji Yuan.
Clearly, he had been holding back before; otherwise, with just this speed alone, Ji Yuan would have no chance to escape.
"Heh..."
Startled, Ji Yuan instinctively took a few steps back, and the Nether Old Spring in his hand slipped uncontrollably, flying towards the outstretched hand of the Mansion Master of Xuan Snake.
Meanwhile, the Tier Four Meng Die on Ji Yuan’s shoulder flapped its wings silently.
As Meng Die flapped its wings, a layer of Illusion Realm silently spread out.
In Ji Yuan’s view, there would naturally be no change.
Everything remained as usual.
Once the Mansion Master of Xuan Snake obtained the Nether Old Spring, he extracted a drop with his Mana, letting it float before him to thoroughly feel the abundant life power it contained.
The more he inspected, the more joy filled his eyes.
Ji Yuan wasn’t worried he’d see through it.
Only Hua Yaoyue, a person of unknown origin, could discern that the Fountain of Eternal Youth was actually the Nether Old Spring.
And this was just the Mid-stage Nascent Soul Mansion Master of Xuan Snake.
Even a cultivator at the Divinity Transformation stage might not recognize it, Ji Yuan thought.
Seeing no issue from the Mansion Master, Ji Yuan tried to retreat step by step.
Not until he was twenty or thirty meters away did he see the Mansion Master contentedly put away the Jade Bottle, now sure of the treasure’s authenticity.
Then he looked towards the position where Ji Yuan had originally stood, not where Ji Yuan was now located.
Success!
This Illusion Realm, deployed by the Tier Four Early Stage Meng Die, actually managed to trap the Mid-stage Nascent Soul Mansion Master!
Of course, it might be that he was indeed entranced by the Nether Old Spring, allowing a gap in his state of mind, enabling Meng Die’s attack.
Nonetheless, success was success.
After moving several miles via his physical body, Ji Yuan called once more from his heart, "Chase Lightning."
But just as he was about to depart, he noticed the Mansion Master suddenly extend his right hand.
As Mana poured forth, it seemed to grasp someone’s neck.
Ji Yuan witnessed it with open eyes, feeling a mix of anger and resignation in his heart.
... as expected, even if he truly gave up the treasure, the Mansion Master wasn’t going to let him leave.
’You can’t trust Nascent Soul monsters; the only one you can trust is your own strength.’
Seeing this scene, Ji Yuan’s heart grew calmer, tinged with a touch of bitterness.
At the same time, he silently placed a mark on the Mansion Master.
In his view, the Mansion Master had already killed him once.
Though it happened within an Illusion Realm, it was still a killing, wasn’t it?
Thus, once Ji Yuan reached the Nascent Soul Stage, he would surely visit the Profound Snake Mansion in the Ten Thousand Mountains to demand an explanation from that old serpent!
First, for the three sips of Nether Old Spring. If a deal was made, then taking his stuff mandates payment.
And secondly, for the enmity of being killed.
"Chase lightning."
Ji Yuan’s figure eventually vanished.
...
Several days later.
Ji Yuan did not know exactly where he had landed, but in any case, he found a place he deemed safe.
In a subterranean chamber within this endless desert.
Upon reaching this locale, he intended to summon the Stone Coffin that blocked Divine Sense, then enter the Mountain of Mind and Heart for shelter and recuperation.
Suddenly, he noticed a candle flame inexplicably ignite in the depths of the chamber.
Still, it was a ghostly blue flame, resembling a will-o’-the-wisp.
With the Canglan Sword as protection, Ji Yuan swiftly turned around to face that spontaneously appearing candle flame.
On the Canglan Sword, purple lightning flickered, as if a divine thunder was about to pour forth.
"No need for that, it’s me."
A voice, weak to the extreme, came from within the candle flame.
At once, Ji Yuan recognized who it was.
Nightmare True Monarch!
... I’ve even shaken off the Mansion Master of Xuan Snake, how did he track me?
Moreover, he appeared utterly without any aura.
Is he really about to die?
"A dying man, no need for you to act." The weak voice of Nightmare True Monarch sounded again, "I asked the Ghost Envoy to find you, so don’t worry about your location being exposed. No one knows."
