Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 717 - 308: All Good Things Must Come to an End

The Talisman Treasure's "Black Dragon Armor" delivers an identical effect.

Yet upon activation, a savage black dragon gets summoned forth.

Having grasped its function, Ji Yuan ceased focusing on it and turned his Divine Sense toward the Jade Scroll clutched in his grasp.

A roster of names flooded into his consciousness, revealing to Ji Yuan every individual participating in the Water Dragon Sect's upcoming relocation.

Spanning from the Water Dragon Sect's Nascent Soul Patriarch down to... a mere youth at the third layer of Qi Cultivation. The details indicated he was the direct heir of some unnamed Elder in the Water Dragon Sect.

For this move, the Water Dragon Sect granted two slots per Golden Core Zhenren, leaving it to their discretion on allocation. Thus, it was unavoidable that certain ones passed these slots to their offspring.

Ji Yuan scanned through them all.

Master Xuan Shui, Cloud Abyss Zhenren, Hunting Owl Zhenren, Master Duocai—these Golden Core Zhenrens were expected, alongside Rou Yi, Xiao Chengyi, Phoenix Peach, and other Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

The majority on the list were familiar faces to Ji Yuan.

After all, the Water Dragon Sect boasted numerous Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but only a handful of standout Golden Core Disciples with real prowess.

One recognizable name amid the list, though, rendered Ji Yuan quietly pensive.

Wen Linger.

Truth be told, without spotting this name, Ji Yuan might have nearly overlooked her existence.

Her inclusion here came as no shock whatsoever.

The prized disciple of Kong Xifeng—not just the head disciple, but his personal closed-door disciple to boot.

With her elite standing, amplified by her Abnormal Spirit Root talent... Ji Yuan figured she had likely achieved Core Formation by now.

But if that held true, why did the Wen Lin couple fail to appear on the list?

Ji Yuan felt intrigued, yet he harbored no desire to probe deeper.

Even if unraveled, what difference would it make?

In moments such as these, no point lingered in overthinking trivialities.

Moreover, he specifically observed that neither Liu Yuan nor his own name, Ji Yuan, featured anywhere on the list.

"Good thing others lack access to this list, or else even more folks would probably show up pestering with queries."

Ji Yuan murmured under his breath while tucking the Jade Scroll into his Storage Bag.

Most listed individuals he'd probably never cross paths with again, so retaining it made for a fine keepsake.

Three days onward, the Water Dragon Sect's relocation loomed, and that very night, a transmission arrived from Hua Yaoyue proposing a meetup at her abode.

With the sect dissolving, assembling for a farewell bash felt entirely fitting.

What Ji Yuan hadn't foreseen, however, was passing the ensuing three days on Wan You Island devoid of cultivation or lessons—just the five of them uniting in feasts, drinks, chatter, and mirth.

Hua Yaoyue refrained from unveiling her mysteries or divulging Desolate Ancient Continent details.

She merely spun yarns of bygone days from her Water Dragon Sect cultivation era, plus some humiliating anecdotes about various elders.

Such as Master Xuan Shui's past pursuit of Su Xin Zhenren for Dao companionship, only to face rejection citing her unwavering commitment to the Dao path.

Though the true motive lay in Su Xin Zhenren deeming Master Xuan Shui's cultivation too meager and unreliable, viewing him with disdain.

The disciples roared with laughter at the tale.

Phoenix Peach and the rest then swapped their own mortifying stories, as Ji Yuan largely stayed a silent listener, grinning wordlessly.

Still, whenever his gaze accidentally locked with Hua Yaoyue's, an undercurrent of intricate emotions passed between them.

Ran Kui, ever the blunt soul, fixated on just one thing: demon cultivator hunts—solo before, solo forever. Hua Yaoyue hadn't even informed him of her own exit plans.

To him, it simply signified the sect shifting farther afield.

He even bantered with Yun Qianzai, declaring that once demon cultivator pursuits dried up, he'd carve a path to the Desolate Ancient Continent solo and rejoin the sect there.

Phoenix Peach and Yun Qianzai showed reluctance, oblivious to the Desolate Ancient Continent's hopeless reputation or Hua Yaoyue's planned vanishing act.

Thus, they pressed Ji Yuan and Ran Kui to rush toward the Desolate Ancient Continent.

Claiming they'd first carve out mighty reputations there, so when Ji Yuan and Ran Kui arrived, they could ride on their fame... naturally, Yun Qianzai voiced this bit.

Phoenix Peach noted demon cultivators could never be utterly eradicated; cultivation thrived anywhere, no need to overexert—ease up when relaxation called.

The opening remark soothed Ran Kui, the big brother figure.

The closing words aimed to reassure Ji Yuan, the junior disciple.

By the morning of the third day, with everyone mentally prepared in advance, all conversation halted as the horizon faded into a pale white glow.

In this dimly lit yet faintly glowing sky, Phoenix Peach asked, "Elder brother, younger brother, you should have packed your things by now, right?"

"Yes."

"Mm."

Both of them replied.

Phoenix Peach went on, "Then why not walk a little farther with us... as a send-off, perhaps?"

His voice trembled noticeably as Phoenix Peach uttered those words.

Ran Kui let out a chuckle, "You all have to reach South Sea City before boarding, of course I’ll see you off! I’ll go with you to South Sea City, watch you board the ship, and then head back."

Ji Yuan wouldn’t make it to South Sea City himself, but the situation was close enough, so he nodded in agreement.

"Of course, we must see you off."

Within the pre-dawn gloom, Yun Qianzai also spoke with a faint stutter, "I’m not great with words, can’t say anything too sentimental, eldest brother, little brother, consider this my last little gift for you; remember to open it after I board the ship and set sail."

Once Yun Qianzai finished, he pushed two Storage Bags into Ji Yuan and Ran Kui’s hands.

"And mine as well."

Phoenix Peach quickly chimed in.

Sensing the substantial weight of the two Storage Bags in his grasp, Ji Yuan found himself speechless and simply accepted them.

"Little brother, it’s better not to see us off. You are staying on Cangluo Continent, you need these things more than we do."

Phoenix Peach understood Ji Yuan’s personality well, so upon noticing his unusual demeanor, he spoke up swiftly to head it off.

"Alright, I won’t see you off."

No sooner had Ji Yuan’s words landed than a streak of light streaked across the peak of Wan You Island, culminating in a figure materializing at their side.

Hua Yaoyue donned her customary white dress, yet she unusually scanned her surroundings, as though filled with nostalgia or eager to etch Wan You Island forever into her memory.

"If Master can’t bear it, you could take this island with you."

Ji Yuan sent via voice transmission.

He was convinced that Hua Yaoyue possessed the power and methods to achieve it.

"If something were to happen to me, they could track Cangluo Continent through the aura of this island, then none of you would escape."

Hua Yaoyue responded through voice transmission.

But she declared openly:

"There’s no such thing as an everlasting feast, nothing worth lamenting over, let’s go."

For the first time, Ji Yuan countered:

"But this farewell is for a better reunion next time, isn’t it, Master?"

Hua Yaoyue stayed silent.

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(Spoiler, the title of the Chapter where Ji Yuan and Hua Yaoyue meet again is called "You Never Know Where in Life You Might Meet Again")