Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 680 - 296: The Second Building Contained
Previously on Longevity through Upgrading Buildings...
"No need to respond, I’ve heard we’re departing shortly. When this Flying Sword Communication reaches you, I’ll already be en route. See you at Wangcheng Mountain."
Though the message was short, it brought immense joy to Ji Yuan.
Friends were few for him, yet Liu Yuan stood out as a true one.
From defending Lishui City at the start to the spirit vein crisis on Liancheng Mountain later,
Ji Yuan had shared countless life-or-death trials with him.
Their reunion at the Alchemy Square this time highlighted their destined bond.
Flying Sword Communications are single-use talismans, explaining their high price.
Thus, once Ji Yuan played the message, the flying sword crumbled to dust.
His Divine Sense then entered another flying sword, and soon his master’s familiar voice echoed in his mind.
"I’m doing well, no need to fret."
Hearing this, Ji Yuan realized she had gotten his own Flying Sword Communication.
After all, his message to her had asked specifically about her condition.
"The sect remains secure. I’ve moved your Wuyou Island near my Wan You Island, so rest easy while you’re gone."
This second part of the message fully eased Ji Yuan’s concerns.
Wuyou Island had been positioned at the remote edge of the Water Dragon Sect.
A minor contraction of the Sect Protection Array would leave it vulnerable outside.
Even without that, during a Demon Dao assault, it would rank among the riskiest spots.
Yet with Hua Yaoyue’s help now, all dangers were averted.
Ji Yuan trusted she wouldn’t snoop on his island, and even if she tried...
Mutual trust bound master and closed-door disciple.
"Your eldest senior brother and third senior sister took heavy wounds on Shang Mountain. Stay cautious outside, avoid rash actions. If overwhelmed, head back to Wan You Island."
What?
Ran Kui and Feng Zhi Tao injured again on Shang Mountain?!
Ji Yuan’s initial shock at the news soon gave way to understanding.
They probably got hurt while evacuating Shang Mountain as disciples fled desperately.
Otherwise, defending it properly with Ran Kui’s expertise... injuries wouldn’t be so bad.
Now back at the Water Dragon Sect with Hua Yaoyue present, and having received his Qi Blood Pills beforehand,
No serious issues should arise.
Hua Yaoyue’s final words offered Ji Yuan profound reassurance.
No matter the perils beyond, her presence guaranteed his peace of mind.
Returning to her side allowed Ji Yuan complete relaxation.
This backing surpassed any edge from his system.
Hua Yaoyue spoke little, so the message concluded there.
The flying sword disintegrated.
Ji Yuan swept aside the remnants and turned to other tasks.
With Spirit Wine from his storage bag, he started building the —[Wine Cellar].
He discovered [Wine Cellar] storage demanded 10 jin of Void Nether Stone.
Activating [Kitchen] proved simple, also requiring 10 jin of Void Nether Stone for storage.
From Liu Qingshan, he obtained Spirit Fish to try activating [Fish Pond].
Its storage fee came to 20 jin of Void Nether Stone.
By building [Pigsty] and [Chicken Cage] with signboards, he tested and noted their storage costs.
[Chicken Cage] needed 10 jin of Void Nether Stone.
But [Pigsty] demanded 20 jin.
[Spirit Field] cost far more, likely because of its vast coverage, at 50 jin of Void Nether Stone.
Whether a hundred acres or just one meter, it’s still a Spirit Field—why the steep price?
No chance to test [Chaotic Burial Mound] or [Beehive].
For the new [Sword Pavilion], Ji Yuan had hoped his core cultivation art and sword embryo might lower the cost.
Surprisingly, it required 40 jin of Void Nether Stone.
Every option proved costly.
Even a millennia-old Nascent Soul Family like the Li Family held only about 11 jin.
Yet this system’s structures started at 10 jin of Void Nether Stone each... A Lifebound Magical Treasure truly devours wealth like a beast.
Next, he picked among [Wine Cellar], [Kitchen], or [Chicken Cage] for storage to boost the Lifebound Magical Treasure’s strength.
Quick thought revealed little real choice.
[Wine Cellar] and [Kitchen] weren’t essential.
But Tri-colored Spirit Eggs from [Chicken Cage] were crucial resources for Ji Yuan.
Especially now at Peak of Foundation Establishment, his usage had surged.
Storing it in the Mountain of Mind and Heart made perfect sense.
He proceeded without delay.
Choosing to store [Chicken Cage] summoned a virtual image of the Mountain of Mind and Heart in his mind.
This let Ji Yuan select the layer and spot for the building.
Options were limited.
The Mountain of Mind and Heart had five layers, [Cave Mansion] on the third.
No way chickens would foul above his living space, so he chose the bottom layer.
With his choice made, 10 jin of Void Nether Stone disappeared from the storage bag, and on the first layer of the Mountain of Mind and Heart... amid former chaos, fresh land emerged.