Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 732 - 312: Finally Reunited with Second Sister

Secluded from the world, I wish to end this lingering life.

'If there's a next life, grant me a mortal existence, peacefully at the mountain's base. Life upon the mountain... is simply beyond human endurance.'

Du Wanyi's eyes slowly drifted shut, and once more, tears coursed down her cheeks.

Why?

It's because the immortals dwelling on the mountain possess extended lifespans; they are loath to let go of their existence, and the pangs of love and hate linger far longer than for the mortals below.

But, thankfully, after a period of weeping, Du Wanyi regained her composure.

In a daze, she seemed to recall something.

'We pledged to achieve Foundation Establishment together, the four of us, and ascend to immortality as one. How did it come to this, with me being the sole survivor...'

Du Wanyi softly murmured.

Just then, a gentle laugh sounded from behind her.

The most familiar voice, one she knew intimately, then echoed.

'Second Sister is speaking nonsense again. I am clearly right here, so how can you say you're the only one left?'

'Or perhaps, Second Sister, you do not even consider me a person anymore?'

Du Wanyi jolted, disbelief etched on her face, but after a moment, she abruptly stood, whirling around.

With a resounding crash, the chair toppled heavily onto the floor.

She beheld the figure standing behind her, clad in the very green robe she had gifted him. Overwhelmed, she could no longer restrain herself and rushed forward, embracing him tightly.

Outside the chamber, Xiao He, alerted by the commotion, swiftly approached.

However, upon witnessing her lady embracing an unknown man, she hastily covered her face and retreated.

Sensing the warmth radiating from Du Wanyi, Ji Yuan felt a flicker of emotion as he reached out, returning the embrace to his sobbing Second Sister.

'It's alright, I am still here. I never left.'

Perhaps it was because they both hailed from the same origin, knowing each other from the very beginning...

And had even sworn to be sworn siblings.

Later, through a series of unforeseen events, only the two of them remained within the Water Dragon Sect, relying on each other for support.

Such a profound bond is truly unmatched by any other, which is why Du Wanyi consistently occupied a significant space within Ji Yuan's heart.

Were it not for this connection, Ji Yuan might not have returned to seek her out during these tumultuous times. Fortunately, he found her, and she was unharmed.

Had misfortune befallen her, and he had been unable to find her, Ji Yuan could not fathom how he would cope.

As it stands, his only regret is not having sent Du Wanyi to the Desolate Ancient Continent. Given her capabilities, remaining on the Cangluo Continent still presented a degree of peril.

Or perhaps... venturing to the Jiyuan Continent?

The embrace lasted for a considerable duration before Du Wanyi finally began to calm down. She lifted her gaze to Ji Yuan, her eyes still glistening with tears.

'Fourth Brother, is it truly you?'

'No, I am your Fourth Brother,'

Ji Yuan quipped, eliciting a laugh from Du Wanyi. With that smile, everything seemed significantly brighter.

She released him and wiped the tears from her face. However, before she could fully savor her happiness, a memory surfaced, causing her to look at Ji Yuan with a hint of panic.

'Fourth Brother, you... weren't you supposed to travel to the Desolate Ancient Continent? Why, oh why, did you not go?'

Du Wanyi had always presumed Ji Yuan had departed for the Desolate Ancient Continent, which was the source of her profound distress.

Yet, seeing Ji Yuan had not gone, she felt a surge of joy, but following that happiness came... apprehension?

Because the Desolate Ancient Continent offered absolute safety, whereas remaining on the Cangluo Continent still carried considerable risks.

Du Wanyi did not wish for Ji Yuan to venture to the Desolate Ancient Continent.

But simultaneously, she yearned for the assurance that he *had* gone there.

In response to her question, Ji Yuan paused before answering.

Indeed, the most heartfelt reply, if delivered with sincerity, would have been: 'Because I could not bear to leave you, Second Sister, so I remained. If it meant never seeing you again in exchange for safety, I would rather not go...'

Ji Yuan was acutely aware of Du Wanyi's affections for him, and uttering such words would undoubtedly leave her overjoyed.

However, the reality was that Ji Yuan did not harbor such romantic feelings for his Second Sister...

Or rather, Ji Yuan understood he could not offer her what she truly desired, and staying with him would only expose her to greater danger.

Thus, he could only offer the excuse: 'Cultivation is inconvenient on the Desolate Ancient Continent, so I chose not to go.'

Du Wanyi remained silent for a long while after hearing his explanation.

'Fourth Brother, you truly are unwavering in your dedication to the path of cultivation.'

'And what about you, Second Sister? I heard from Sister Youlan that you went missing near the Artifact Refining Workshop on Corpse Transporting Mountain. How did you come to be in this small mortal kingdom situated southeast of the Water Dragon Sect?'

Ji Yuan inquired as he settled nearby, pouring himself a cup of tea without needing an invitation from Du Wanyi.

'It's a rather lengthy tale.'

Du Wanyi followed suit, taking a seat beside him.

"It’s alright, there’s no need to hurry. We have ample time, so you can explain everything to me slowly, Second Sister."

Before this moment, when his vision was blocked from her, Ji Yuan had been overcome with worry. However, now that he was able to see her, a profound sense of relief washed over him.

"Mm."

Du Wanyi gave a slight nod in affirmation. She then took a moment to gather her thoughts before recounting her experiences to Ji Yuan.

She confirmed her escape from the Artifact Refining Workshop situated on Nine Heavens Mountain. Initially, she sought refuge within the territories of Corpse Transporting Mountain. It was only when an unforeseen incident led to the destruction of Corpse Transporting Mountain that she seized the ensuing chaos as an opportunity to flee, making her way from the region north of the Water to Shuinan.

Nonetheless, life in Shuinan proved to be exceedingly harsh, with demon cultivators lurking in every corner. She was forced into constant hiding, merely managing to survive until she neared the vicinity of the Water Dragon Sect.

It was then that she received the devastating news: not only was Corpse Transporting Mountain no more, but her own Sect had also seemingly vanished.

As fate would have it, the Water Dragon Sect had not been utterly annihilated. Instead, the core members of the Sect had managed to evacuate.

Those who remained were left behind on the Cangluo Continent.

This revelation utterly shattered the flicker of hope Du Wanyi had desperately clung to. Throughout her time in the outside world, she had harbored the belief that her return to the Sect would ensure her safety and present a path forward. Now, that dream was extinguished.

The thought that Ji Yuan had already departed amplified her despair.

The fragile hope she had nurtured within her heart instantly evaporated.

Without that vital spark, her will to continue any endeavor faded completely.

Consequently, she made the decision to descend to this mortal realm, seeking a quiet place to settle and contemplate the end of her days.

Yet, in a twist of fate, her Fourth Brother had not left after all! Instead, he had managed to find her!

For a brief, stunned moment, Du Wanyi was overcome with genuine surprise and immense joy.

After absorbing Du Wanyi’s detailed narrative, Ji Yuan fell into contemplation. He then inquired, "What about the future, then? Second Sister, do you have any particular aspirations or plans?"

"If you don't have any yet, I might have a potential solution... it could be viable."