Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 750 - 318: Strange Insect "Elixir of Immortality"! (Double-Length, Please Vote)

Before entering seclusion, the initial priority was, naturally, to deploy these numerous structures.

It's impossible to overlook collecting his allocated welfare benefits.

Thus, Ji Yuan first secured the buildings on the isolated overseas island with a mere thought. As for the output from the Corpse Puppet, there wasn't much accumulated, and he decided to check it later. With the formation array in place, there was no concern about theft.

Ultimately, Ji Yuan discovered a pool within this Hundred Insects Cave and activated the [Fish Pond] function.

He then personally excavated a cave, deposited a few Spirit Pig carcasses inside, and activated the [Pigsty].

The [Wine Cellar] was even simpler to implement.

He also carved out several caves in the deepest reaches of the Hundred Insects Cave. One was designated as a [Chaotic Burial Mound] for Celestial Silkworm Zhenren to recuperate and heal. Another would serve as a [Spirit Field] to gather his welfare benefits. The final one was intended to house the [Beehive]; a significant number had been lost to those ferocious marching ants previously, necessitating some restoration.

Following the completion of these arrangements, he summoned the Corpse Puppet, Yin Tongzi, to assist in gathering the welfare.

Meanwhile, Tu Yue, still within the Mountain of Mind and Heart, diligently managed the Spirit Stones on a daily basis.

With all these matters attended to, Ji Yuan commenced an examination of the spoils acquired from his recent expedition.

Of course, the very first item he retrieved was the Hundred Insects Old Immortal’s lifebound magical treasure. He had begun its preliminary refinement during his patrol of Profound Crystal Mountain.

This treasure mirror bore the appellation "Golden Light Mirror."

Its name was straightforward, and its application was equally simple: it could be utilized for both offense and defense. Ji Yuan had already tested its capabilities, and the results were exceptional, aligning perfectly with his preferences.

Its usefulness to him surpassed that of the Celestial Net and the Red Wave Whip by a considerable margin.

After all, those two magical treasures, to speak frankly, were not particularly remarkable.

Furthermore, the Golden Light Mirror possessed a natural advantage: an innate restrictive effect against demonic cultivators. While not overwhelmingly powerful, its presence was undeniable.

"Golden Light Mirror... If categorized by cultivation techniques, the Hundred Insects Old Immortal could be considered righteous, yet his actions leaned towards the demonic."

Ji Yuan gently stroked the dog-shaped embellishment at the rear of the Golden Light Mirror, contemplating potential future encounters.

Especially when confronting demonic cultivators, he could produce this mirror, exclaim, "Take this, Demon Revealing Mirror!" and unleash a golden ray.

"Not bad, not bad at all. It merits thorough refinement."

Ji Yuan carefully stored the Golden Light Mirror and then cast his gaze upon the Storage Bag.

Considering the Mountain of Mind and Heart, he now possessed five magical treasures solely for his own use. While this was advantageous, the expenditure during combat was indeed substantial.

For instance, during the battle with the Hundred Insects Old Immortal, Ji Yuan had consumed three drops of Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk.

Though this expenditure was insignificant concerning his overall reserve of Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk, the situation would be vastly different for another cultivator. At the peak of Foundation Establishment, being able to proficiently wield even one magical treasure was considered a rare feat.

"No wonder the Hundred Insects Old Immortal mistook me for a Core Formation Cultivator before his demise."

Ji Yuan chuckled inwardly and produced a Talisman Treasure from his hand.

This item was a form of compensation bestowed by the last unnamed cultivator he encountered. The Talisman Treasure was designated "Calming Sea Pearl," an earth-attribute Treasure Pearl that, upon activation, possessed the ability to suppress opponents effectively.

It exhibited a natural restraining influence, particularly against Water Cultivators.

"Acceptable. It serves well to offset the loss of the Talisman Treasure Giant Deer Sword."

Subsequently, Ji Yuan retrieved the Hundred Insects Old Immortal’s Storage Bag, which represented the most significant acquisition from this venture.

With a sweep of his Divine Sense, he ascertained that the bag contained a total of 18 corpses belonging to Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

The deceased included demonic cultivators, as well as practitioners from the Joy Palace and Medicine King Valley.

Ji Yuan even recognized a familiar fellow cultivator among them, likely someone who had assisted in guarding the Artifact Refining Workshop at Wangcheng Mountain, though he couldn't recall the specific name.

Observing these remains, Ji Yuan experienced a fleeting sense of melancholy... Had it not been for these structures, would I not also be numbered among these corpses?

"Alas."

He sighed, proceeded to the innermost chamber of the Cave Mansion toward the [Chaotic Burial Mound], and deposited all the corpses therein. He then instructed Yin Tongzi to inter them one by one.

With this addition, the total count reached 73 corpses of cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

He was steadily approaching his target of 100.

Corpses from the Foundation Establishment Stage – how long did these cultivators train? At least several decades, potentially up to a century, only to end up within my [Chaotic Burial Mound]... The path of cultivation is indeed fraught with peril.

Ji Yuan's mind wandered, and he couldn't help but remember the frantic chase by the Hundred Insects Old Immortal in the subterranean depths.

His initial plan was to rely on speed to break free underground, but he had severely misjudged the cave's profoundness and the swiftness of its collapse.

Well before he could gain any significant distance, the very earth around him began to crumble and fall.

Finding evasion impossible, Ji Yuan was directly entombed.

Yet, his quick reflexes allowed him to instantly retreat into the 'Mountain of Mind and Heart'.

Without this wondrous artifact, he surely would have met his end right there, buried alive.

Though grievously wounded, he dared not falter to recover; instead, seizing the moment while the cave still offered fissures, he guided the Mountain of Mind and Heart through these openings.

Had he lingered, trapped with no egress, even his magical treasure might not have guaranteed his survival.

He navigated the subterranean fissures with his artifact for an indeterminate time, eventually emerging into a vast cavern.

The distinct sound of flowing water reached him, suggesting an underground river, and his intention was to have the Frost Serpent, within the Mountain of Mind and Heart, carry him to safety.

To his dismay, shortly after beginning his transit, he encountered a pack of Tier Two Peak Demon Beasts inhabiting the underground river.

There was no alternative but to join the fray and assist in repelling the monstrous creatures.