Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 927 - 360: [Chicken Cage: Level 4]

Ji Yuan saw her approaching and greeted her from afar.An Yue also halted at a distance, not getting too close. "Daoist friend, you look unfamiliar; it seems you’ve just joined the Bone Nightmare Sect?"

"Indeed, I’m Hu Beizhi."

Ji Yuan wore a proper smile and, as always, gave his real name.

"I am An Yue, and... in the future, I will be your neighbor. If you have any questions, feel free to ask anytime."

An Yue, whether it be her looks or figure, fit the description of the "average cultivator." Her overall demeanor also gave off a vibe of not being very social, so even when speaking to Ji Yuan, she kept her head down.

"Alright, thank you, Daoist An."

Ji Yuan finished speaking and glanced at the island below him, smiling helplessly. "The Cave Mansion is not yet established. I can only invite Daoist An over to visit once everything is settled."

"No... no need, I must take my leave."

An Yue finished speaking, seemingly fearing that Ji Yuan might ask her to stay, instantly transformed into escape light and returned to her island.

...With such a socially anxious cultivator, it’s surprising she reached the Core Formation Stage. But one can’t be sure whether it’s just an act. Being cautious is never wrong.

Ji Yuan murmured internally, then landed on the island, picking a suitable spot halfway up the mountain to start carving out his Cave Mansion.

Now that he was at Core Formation Cultivation, creating a new Cave Mansion became much simpler.

Yet, even so, his Cave Mansion was only halfway carved when he received a communication from Ma Gui.

He had returned.

The speed was astonishing, leaving Ji Yuan surprised.

’The warehouse is so far from here, yet he returned so quickly, indicating he didn’t delay at all. This shows Ma Gui really cares about me, but that merely means the name Fire Spirit Ghost Mother is really effective.’

Ji Yuan summoned back the Blood Marrow Sword that was carving the Cave Mansion, transforming into black escape light, landing in front of Ma Gui.

"Senior Brother Ma returned so soon?" Ji Yuan’s tone carried an unmistakable joy.

With the other being so proactive and cooperative, he had to give them some emotional value.

"I happened to have some spare time lately, so I delivered it to you first."

Ma Gui spoke and waved his right hand, releasing a gray-brown streak of light from his Storage Bag, transforming into three three-foot-long, thigh-thick willow woods.

Upon closer inspection, ghostly aura entwined the willow wood, with terrifying lumps resembling tumors on the surface, appearing as if alive.

Ji Yuan didn’t specify how many he needed.

Yet Ma Gui brought so many.

With this Soul-Eroding Ghost Willow cut into wooden boards, he could easily construct not just a chicken cage but even a pigsty.

’Who would’ve thought, back when I needed some Rotten Firefly Shadowed Cypress to upgrade a Level 3 chicken cage, it took me forever. Now, for the Level 4 chicken cage, I just had to ask and got so much Soul-Eroding Ghost Willow.’

Ji Yuan could not help but feel a strong sense of irony.

"Enough? If not, I can go back and get more for you." Ma Gui asked cheerfully.

"It’s more than enough."

Ji Yuan did not take more, fearing unnecessary trouble might arise.

"Alright, just let me know if you need more."

After Ji Yuan accepted the Soul-Eroding Ghost Willow, Ma Gui handed over his Communication Talisman.

Ji Yuan carefully kept it.

"Any difficulties building the Cave Mansion? Any need for arrays? If so, just tell me."

Ma Gui looked down on the island already shrouded by an array and asked.

Ji Yuan wasn’t sure if Bone Nightmare Old Demon instructed him to ask, but regarding arrays... Ji Yuan was genuinely wary of letting others interfere.

"No need. I have some arrays on hand that can be used. As for the sect’s arrays, it’s better to leave them for disciples who need them more."

Ji Yuan smiled as he spoke.

Ma Gui placed his hands on the front and sighed, "If only all disciples were as considerate as you, then our sect would thrive."

"It will."

Ji Yuan agreed.

"By the way, once you’re ready, let me know so we can prepare for the Core Formation Conference."

Before Ji Yuan could refuse, Ma Gui continued, "It’s our Bone Nightmare Sect’s tradition that whenever there’s a newly formed Core Formation or someone new joining as a Core Formation, we hold a Core Formation Conference. All the Core Formation Cultivators in the sect attend, allowing for a meet-and-greet, so everyone knows who belongs to the sect."

"Especially for Core Formation Cultivators like you, who apprenticed under Senior Mistress, it’s even more necessary to hold a Core Formation Conference."

Ma Gui was just shy of outright stating "quite the collecting," unmistakably implying gift-giving.

Ji Yuan thought it made sense; after all, this was the Bone Nightmare Sect. Why not accept gifts from demon cultivators?

"Thank you, Senior Brother Ma."

"It’s not much trouble at all; you’re quite polite."

Ma Gui laughed heartily, patting Ji Yuan’s shoulder in a familiar manner.

Ji Yuan assumed a somewhat honored demeanor.

"Alright then, I won’t disturb you further. If anything you need, just message me. Don’t bother Master and Mistress with trivial matters."

"Of course." Ji Yuan nodded with a smile.

Ma Gui left, vanishing entirely from sight. Only then did Ji Yuan return to the island.

With the Soul-Eroding Ghost Willow in hand, Ji Yuan wasn’t in a hurry.

After enduring such long-term upgrades, there’s no rush now.

Currently, the immediate priority is to complete the construction of the Cave Mansion.

As for the structures... The most crucial ones were already secured inside Mountain of Mind and Heart.

Remaining facilities like the Enlightenment Room and Meditation Room can simply be developed into several stone chambers.