Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 714 - 307: Ji Yuan’s Kindred Spirit
Previously on Longevity through Upgrading Buildings...
Ji Yuan didn’t let the Spiritual Soil in the Spirit Field go to waste. He mobilized every Corpse Puppet and devoted half a day to gathering all of it for later use.
After the Corpse Puppets had dug up the Spiritual Soil, Ji Yuan ordered them to unearth the other "colleagues" from the Chaotic Burial Mound—those were the leftover corpses yet to be revived.
These corpses resemble the Spiritual Soil in nature.
They couldn’t be kept in the Mountain of Mind and Heart for now, so Ji Yuan dug them up first and stashed them in his Storage Bag. Next time the Chaotic Burial Mound opens, he could take them back and rebury them.
Handling the Beehive proved even easier; Ji Yuan transferred all the Spirit-Devouring Bees into the Spirit Beast Bag, and tucked the Beehive itself into the Storage Bag.
The Spirit Vein alone troubled Ji Yuan deeply.
Delaying even one day due to the Spirit Vein cost him the output of 100 Mid-grade Spirit Stones and 1000 Low-grade Spirit Stones.
Ji Yuan mused inwardly that with 50 pounds of Void Nether Stone in hand, he’d seal the Spirit Vein without delay.
While other structures could be stored, even multiple ones together,
None matched the solid value of securing the Spirit Vein.
After Ji Yuan sorted out most of his structures, a message came from Liu Yuan.
"Brother Ji, where has your Wuyou Island vanished to? It’s gone!"
Liu Yuan... Ji Yuan reflected, eyed Wan You Island to the south, hesitated long, then sent back the coordinates.
Over an hour passed.
Liu Yuan at last reached Ji Yuan’s Wuyou Island.
Stepping through the formation, his opening words were, "Brother Ji, there’s something..."
"Are you leaving?"
Ji Yuan guessed it before Liu Yuan could utter a word.
"Yeah, leave. Lingering on Cangluo Continent offers no future—it’s wiser to seek chances on another landmass."
Liu Yuan touched down, face clouded with gloom, "My sect has eight brothers, yet master can only bring three in the end."
Liu Yuan made the cut of those three—a huge grace.
Ji Yuan felt no shock that Liu Yuan secured a spot.
However...
Ji Yuan wavered, debating whether to dissuade him.
Liu Yuan sensed the odd vibe and probed, "Brother Ji, what’s wrong?"
"Don’t tell me... you’re staying?"
"I’m not leaving."
Ji Yuan shook his head, laying out the truth plainly.
"No, Brother Ji, is it a quota issue? If so, I’ll plead with master right away to squeeze in one more spot."
Liu Yuan’s offer at that instant revealed their deep bond.
"No, it’s not that I refuse to depart."
As Liu Yuan opened his mouth again, Ji Yuan cut in with a solemn tone:
"If Brother Liu trusts he can endure on Cangluo Continent and believes my advice, then skip the Desolate Ancient Continent altogether."
Ji Yuan cherished few true friends, and true allies numbered even less.
Qiu Qianhai counted as one, though fate claimed him too soon.
Han Feiyu qualified as half, ruthless with ample power and fortune.
Then came Liu Yuan.
Divinity Transformation posed steep odds, yet remaining on Cangluo Continent—or if Ji Yuan shared a Sea Map to the Extreme Abyss Continent—still held promise.
Venturing to Desolate Ancient Continent might bring comfort, but no real breakthroughs.
Still, Ji Yuan couldn’t reveal the full truth.
This vague counsel stood as his utmost sincerity.
Already subdued, Liu Yuan grew utterly baffled by Ji Yuan’s warning.
"Not leaving...?"
He murmured softly.
"I’m not leaving."
Ji Yuan declared with iron resolve.
Liu Yuan gazed up once more, spotting doubt and turmoil in those eyes.
Ji Yuan knew Liu Yuan’s nature, mirroring how Liu Yuan grasped his own.
Wary... death-shy at core.
A man so timid wouldn’t shy from Desolate Ancient Continent unless disaster loomed?
"You can’t elaborate, but in essence, Brother Ji advises against Desolate Ancient Continent?"
Liu Yuan sent via transmission.
"Correct."
Ji Yuan confirmed bluntly, though he could say no more—extra words helped no one.
Belief meant Liu Yuan’s salvation; doubt, his doom.
Witnessing Ji Yuan’s firm nod, Liu Yuan eased up and even cracked a faint smile.
He messaged back: "Truth be told, I never favored Desolate Ancient Continent from the start, but sticking on Cangluo Continent left me feeling alone and uneasy."
"Yet heading to the Desolate Ancient Continent would make me feel like a deserter, and now that I've learned the truth, going there is just retreating."
"At the start, there's peace, but drawn-out peace... leaves me feeling so lonely."
Liu Yuan shook his head while he spoke.
"Brother Ji, you know I dread death, yet I thrive on a life laced with brushes of life and death."
Ji Yuan smiled at Liu Yuan's words.
Liu Yuan thinking this way was ideal—it spared Ji Yuan from needing to persuade him, since Ji Yuan feared that if Liu Yuan lingered and danger struck, he might resent him for it.
"If so, then..."
"Let's move as lone soldiers."
Liu Yuan declared with a broad, honest smile, arms outstretched: "I can already picture that existence—stumbling into battles, throwing down, then breaking free, pure freedom at last."
Maybe from this steadfast choice, Ji Yuan faintly felt Liu Yuan's aura solidify a bit.
Growing wilder and more carefree.
So Ji Yuan gazed at him before pulling a map from his Storage Bag, then turned and stated:
"Brother Liu, guard this closely and never speak of it to anyone. In dire straits, it could rescue your life."