Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 857 - 347: [Celestial Craft Square: Level 3]

"Tier Four Demon Beast..."Ji Yuan seemed to be deep in thought.

Once a Demon Beast grows to Tier Four, its thinking is basically no different from ordinary people.

Moreover, the Transformation Thunder Tribulation happens at the mid-Tier Four stage, so this means a Tier Four Early Stage Demon Beast has grown in Celestial Killer Mountain... for the moment, I’m afraid no one truly knows.

"What did you find out?"

Ji Yuan placed the freshly brewed Spirit Tea in front of Mu Xueyao.

"I found that recently in the West Border City... the demon aura is very dense. I suspect that the Demon Race is indeed behind this scheme."

When Mu Xueyao said this, she was already speaking through transmission.

"Very dense demon aura?"

Ji Yuan was just about to ask Mu Xueyao how she discovered this, but before he could, Mu Xueyao took the initiative to speak:

"This is something like a talent for us sinners. We can naturally sense demon aura, like in Brother Ji’s cave mansion... the demon aura is very dense."

As Mu Xueyao spoke, she squinted her eyes towards the depths of the cave mansion, speaking with implication.

Ji Yuan didn’t hide it, he stated directly, "I am raising a Tier Three Spirit Beast, so it’s natural for the demon aura to be a bit dense."

"What?! Brother Ji, you are raising a Tier Three Spirit Beast, and I didn’t know at all!"

Mu Xueyao was genuinely a bit surprised.

For one, she didn’t know about it, and for another, raising a Tier Three Spirit Beast is quite costly!

Especially since this Spirit Beast had to be raised from Tier One to Tier Three, the resources consumed are life-threatening for a Loose Cultivator.

"It’s just a bit timid. I’ll let you see it later, but first, let’s talk about what you found."

Ji Yuan was quite curious about this matter.

Could it really be that the Demon Race is making a move against the Human Race?

If not, even Celestial Killer Mountain wouldn’t dare act against the Black and White Divine Hall, would they?

"Huh?"

"I’ve said my piece. Basically, the demon aura in West Border City is heavy, and I suspect a Tier Four Transformed Demon has infiltrated and is leading the charge to seize the Black and White Divine Hall."

Mu Xueyao sipped her tea in small sips, cupping the teacup with both hands.

"That’s certainly possible."

Ji Yuan inadvertently recalled his experience in Celestial Killer Mountain, where the Cyan Furnace Wanderer mentioned a Tier Three Cold Water Crocodile that had vanished.

He initially thought that the Cold Water Crocodile might have been killed by a Yin Corpse, but if it were indeed slain, there should be remains at the scene. However, at that time, nothing was left at the scene.

Could this be related to the current matter?

"And regarding the Zhou Family, Brother Ji, when do you plan to contact them?" Mu Xueyao asked.

"In due course. Why do you ask?"

Strength must be increased step by step.

The matter of acquiring Void Nether Stone is the most dangerous, so it naturally needs to be left for last.

First, acquire whatever can enhance strength.

For instance, currently, at least forge the first complete Canglan Sword.

Without the Lifebound Flying Sword in hand, even in a fight, Ji Yuan wouldn’t feel secure.

It just doesn’t feel reassuring.

"Because before, I was the one trying to reach out and contact them, but recently they proactively contacted me once, asking how much Void Nether Stone I needed. I suspect they either have stock they want to move quickly, or there might be some other issue."

Mu Xueyao speculated.

"Void Nether Stone is a scarce item even across the entire Jiyuan Continent, so it’s unlikely they can’t move their stock. More likely they’re facing some other issues."

Ji Yuan pondered.

"Doesn’t that mean we have an opportunity now to quickly contact them and see if we can negotiate a lower price for some Void Nether Stone?"

Mu Xueyao’s eyes lit up.

Indeed, if that’s the case, then it’s undoubtedly a good opportunity at present, but unfortunately, Ji Yuan didn’t think so.

"The situation isn’t clear right now. If we make contact hastily, we’re more likely to encounter issues, and we might even put ourselves at risk. Let’s wait and see how things unfold. You should hold off on contacting them too."

"Okay... fine."

Mu Xueyao looked up at Ji Yuan, "Brother Ji, I realize you handle things really prudently."

"If you’re trying to say I’m afraid of death, just say it outright. No need to beat around the bush."

Ji Yuan got up and stretched lazily.

"No, no, I just find your way of doing things is quite unlike Old Demon Ji’s, but I think someone like you... seems more like an old demon."

Before Ji Yuan could respond, Mu Xueyao smiled and turned into her Escape Light, leaving.

She even forgot about wanting to see the Tier Three Spirit Beast Ji Yuan was raising.

After seeing her off, Ji Yuan thought about the matters regarding the Demon Race and the Zhou Family before choosing to return to the Cave Mansion to continue his closed-door training in the Meditation Room.

Four months passed in this closed-door period before Ji Yuan received a transmission from Wenjiu.

When Ji Yuan emerged from seclusion and met him at a teahouse in West Border City, he noticed that even this Core Formation Stage cultivator appeared somewhat weary.

"Here, Brother Li, are the two Nine-Sun Stones you needed, both inside."

Wenjiu handed over a small Storage Bag.

Ji Yuan took a look; inside it was mostly empty except for two stones.

They were dark in color but had a metallic sheen on the surface.

Ji Yuan could even feel the scorching aura emanating from these Nine-Sun Stones.

Though Ji Yuan couldn’t tell if these were indeed Nine-Sun Stones, the panel recognized them.

For the moment he took the Storage Bag.

The text on the panel subtly flickered.

The "Cannot Upgrade" text behind [Celestial Craft Square] changed to "Upgradeable."

Success!

My Purple Sky Stone, my Canglan Sword!

Ji Yuan instinctively took a deep breath, quickly put away the Storage Bag, and turned to clasp his fists towards Wenjiu.