Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 992 - 373: Hua Yaoyue Protects the Path Again (Part 1)

"At that time, I happened to be returning from West Border City and accidentally encountered the Lady of Joy. She looked familiar to me, which led me to find out about this matter."

Ji Yuan nodded, focusing on the key point.

"So, Junior Martial Uncle Long, you’ve also been to West Border City."

"Hmm..." Long Ba contemplated briefly, then looked up at Ji Yuan. After some thought, he said:

"Although your master instructed me not to tell you about this, I feel it’s necessary for you to know."

"Please speak, Martial Uncle."

Ji Yuan leaned forward slightly, addressing him as Martial Uncle instead of Junior Martial Uncle Long.

"When you were in seclusion for your Core Formation, there was a significant phenomenon, but it ultimately manifested as only five auspicious clouds. Are you aware of this?"

"Disciple knows."

After Ji Yuan emerged from seclusion, both Liu Yuan and Mu Xueyao had mentioned this to him.

"Actually, with the movement you caused at that time, at least seven or eight clouds could have appeared, or even nine. However, if that’s the case, the phenomenon would be too conspicuous, likely attracting many people’s coveting, especially some Nascent Soul cultivators whose lifespans are nearing their end. They might consider keeping you imprisoned as a vessel for taking over your body."

"...So, was it you, Martial Uncle, who helped conceal the phenomenon?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan immediately grasped the key point in Long Ba’s words.

"Yes, before your master departed, she spoke of this matter. She anticipated that you’d likely break through in West Border City and asked me to wait there until you’d finished before leaving."

Long Ba nodded and said, "Perhaps for your master, this was a trivial matter, so it’s normal for her not to mind it."

"Indeed, that’s just her nature."

Unconsciously, Ji Yuan’s voice became somewhat melancholic.

He initially thought that the Three Immortal Islands had already been arranged by Hua Yaoyue as a place to safeguard his path.

Unexpectedly, she had provided protection for him without his realization.

...Master.

Ji Yuan instinctively muttered in his heart.

"She also instructed me to remind you to find a safer place before attempting Nascent Soul Formation. Otherwise, the phenomenon of the Nascent Soul will be too grand; without some allies to support you, accidents may occur... Hmm, she predicted you’d attract quite a few enemies."

Long Ba added another remark.

Ji Yuan took a deep breath, silently noting this matter.

"Alright, thank you, Martial Uncle, the disciple has remembered."

Long Ba stroked his beard and smiled, "Rest assured, if you form your Nascent Soul on the Jiyuan Continent, just send a message, and I will certainly be there... Don’t worry, this is not arranged by your master, but my own decision."

"The disciple is grateful for Martial Uncle’s great kindness."

Ji Yuan hurriedly stood up and saluted, but when he stood up, there was already a hint of embarrassment on his face.

"The disciple is currently only at the early stage of Core Formation, forming the Nascent Soul... well, it’s still a long way off."

"Don’t worry, it’s only a matter of time."

Long Ba seemed quite confident.

Of course, this was mainly due to the faith he had in Hua Yaoyue.

For Ji Yuan, her closed-door disciple, not to achieve Nascent Soul Formation would indeed be a great joke.

Praising an elder, Ji Yuan smiled embarrassedly and sat back down.

After some pleasantries and small talk, Long Ba took a deep breath and asked:

"Nothing comes without a reason, so tell me, what’s the difficult matter you’ve come to me for this time?"

"There is no one more wise than Martial Uncle."

Ji Yuan first offered a gratuitous compliment, then paused for a moment in thought, before speaking:

"Since forming my Core in West Border City, I have been dealing with some issues in my cultivation and traveled to Lindong City. I spent several years there cultivating, and then, coincidentally, I ran into the Bone Nightmare Old Demon of the Bone Nightmare Sect..."

Ji Yuan then recounted his experience with the Bone Nightmare Sect in full detail.

This included how the Bone Nightmare Old Demon threatened and intimidated, as well as Fire Spirit Ghost Mother’s forced control.

However, he portrayed the situation of voluntarily giving up his Divine Soul as being forcibly demanded.

He also tactfully concealed the details of his own "Soul Severing Technique."

After all, it’s rare to meet an elder in the family; if he didn’t make himself appear somewhat pitiable, how could he receive the elder’s care?

Unexpectedly, after Long Ba listened, he was silent for a while before quietly saying:

"You... you’re not suggesting that I go and kill the Bone Nightmare Old Demon and his wife, are you?"

"...Would you, Martial Uncle?"

Ji Yuan tentatively asked back.

"I cannot."

Long Ba shook his head directly, "I’m not strong enough, but if you really want to deal with this matter..."

Long Ba mused, "The Master of the Sea Ruins, Mei Manor, has always wanted me to join the Sea Ruins, but I’ve always refused. I could use this as leverage to have him mediate a transaction with the Bone Nightmare Old Demon, to get you out. This he should be able to manage."

"No, no need."

Ji Yuan quickly said, "This disciple has another way."

Hearing it wasn’t because of this, Long Ba secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but outwardly he still asked calmly:

"Then why have you come to see me?"

"The disciple needs two energy stones for cultivation, and I’ve exhausted all other options, hence I’m thinking of asking Martial Uncle for help."

Ji Yuan confessed honestly.