Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 731 - 312: Finally Meeting Second Sister
Previously on Longevity through Upgrading Buildings...
The Water Dragon Sect's current state bears no resemblance to its former glory.
Every bit of the original Water Dragon Sect architecture has been incinerated.
Water Dragon Island itself, along with other islands rich in Spiritual Qi, have been parceled out amongst three Demon Dao sects, leaving the surroundings choked with smog and miasma.
Chulong Island, where Ji Yuan had previously resided, is no exception.
Currently, a massive torch blazes from the island's highest point, its fuel apparently composed of skeletal remains upon closer examination.
This is undoubtedly a signature move of the Demon Flame Palace.
All Things Island and its neighboring smaller islands are now under the dominion of Bone Mountain, with bone fragments still shifting at the islands' edges, creating a profoundly unsettling spectacle.
As for the central Water Dragon Island, it has, predictably, been seized by Blood Luo Mountain.
Ji Yuan even observed numerous disciples from the Medicine King Valley and Spirit Control Sect congregating in the area.
Some sported expressions of arrogance, appearing content with their defection to the Demon Dao, while the majority kept their heads bowed, their countenances grim.
Disciples from the three ruling Demon Dao sects were even bold enough to issue orders and direct them imperiously.
It appears that aligning with the Demon Dao now merely signifies becoming a disposable force.
How could one possibly endure such a life?
However, they brought this fate upon themselves; Ji Yuan could offer no sympathy.
Perhaps sensing his prolonged observation from his flying boat, a Demon Cultivator at the Peak Foundation Establishment stage ascended on a Ghost Head Saber and initiated a tentative inquiry, "Fellow cultivator..."
Before he could complete his sentence, Ji Yuan fixed him with a stern glare.
"Get lost!"
"Hey, I say, you damned..."
The Demon Cultivator started to roll up his sleeves.
With a mere thought, Ji Yuan recalled his flying boat, yet he remained suspended in the air, refusing to descend.
Witnessing this display, the Demon Cultivator swiftly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.
"Then indeed, it is I who should be departing. This junior will take his leave."
With that, he turned and flew away without a backward glance.
Observing such a tactful Demonic Cultivator, Ji Yuan felt a sense of resignation.
The most crucial factor, naturally, was the Spirit Robe he wore, emblazoned with Bone Mountain's insignia; had it not been for this, Ji Yuan would have certainly taught him a lesson.
But as it stood...
"Having surveyed the sect, it is now time to seek out my second sister's location."
A notion crossing his mind, Ji Yuan summoned his flying boat once more, charting a course toward the southeast.
"..."
Xi Kingdom.
Qingqiu City.
Within an elegant courtyard bordering a river, behind a windowsill adorned with vividly blooming flowers, a young woman with captivating, fox-like eyes was seated. Clad in a flowing green dress, she held an intricately illustrated book.
"Unfeeling Love Between Immortal and Mortal"
Despite holding the book, her gaze had remained unfocused for a considerable duration.
The young maidservant, who had previously been tending to the flowers, could not help but set down her watering can. After washing her hands in a nearby jade basin and drying them with a handkerchief, she gently began to massage the shoulders of the fox-eyed woman from behind.
Du Wanyi appeared to snap out of a daze, reaching back to clasp the maiden's small hand before slowly regaining full awareness.
"Xiao He, I was lost in thought again."
"Yes, miss."
Xiao He spoke softly as she continued her ministrations, "Miss often drifts into thought, especially after your last excursion."
"Really?"
Du Wanyi seemed bewildered, not fully grasping the conversation.
"Yes."
Xiao He nodded emphatically. Then, as if recalling a detail, she whispered, "Miss, could you recount more tales of you immortals? Xiao He truly yearns to hear them."
Du Wanyi paused, lost in contemplation for a moment.
"There is nothing truly worth recounting; immortals are, in essence, merely mortals, no different from ordinary beings, experiencing the same conflicts and romances."
Du Wanyi murmured, her words sounding as if directed at Xiao He, yet more akin to a self-reflection.
Xiao He nodded in confusion, latching onto the final sentence. "Then, miss, do you also experience love and hate? Do you perhaps have an immortal whom you favor? Is that why you find yourself lost in thought?"
Du Wanyi's cheeks flushed instinctively, but her complexion instantly turned pale, her eyes clouding over with weariness.
Startled, Xiao He quickly covered her mouth with her hand.
"Miss, did Xiao He say something wrong? Xiao He deserves a slap."
After speaking, she promptly raised her right hand, prepared to strike her own face, but Du Wanyi lifted her own hand, intercepting the intended action.
"It is not your fault."
"I have told you many times, here we do not adhere to the rigid customs of the tooth house; you must gradually adapt to a new way of life."
Xiao He trembled with apprehension but managed a firm nod.
"Yes, miss."
"Very well, you may leave now."
Du Wanyi made a gesture with her hand, and the trembling Xiao He, whose legs felt like jelly from fright, finally stumbled out, gripping the door frame for support. Once Xiao He was gone, Du Wanyi's gaze returned to the novel lying on the table, her thoughts involuntarily drifting back to the image of that man. He always presented a courteous demeanor, even towards her, habitually positioning himself at the rear of any gathering and invariably being the first to flee when trouble arose. 'Now, with the conflict between righteousness and wickedness escalating to such a degree, and with the six great sects of Shang Dong annihilated, he would undoubtedly be the swiftest to escape and the furthest to flee.' 'Moreover, having been accepted as a disciple by Master Wang You and granted the chance to depart from the Cangluo Continent, this is an opportunity he would absolutely seize.' The Desolate Ancient Continent... This was a realm that Du Wanyi had only recently discovered, becoming aware of the existence of a world far larger than the Cangluo Continent. However, all of that held no relevance for her at this present moment. Her sole desire now is to remain within the confines of this modest Qingqiu City, within this humble courtyard.