Longevity through Upgrading Buildings-Chapter 331 - 182: Preparation and Instigation

Chapter 331: Chapter 182: Preparation and Instigation
Not long after, Dong Qian, who had just left, returned.
"Senior Sister, is there anything else?"
Ji Yuan asked with a smile.
"It’s like this, I’m planning to open a shop over at All Things Island. What does Junior Brother think?" Dong Qian looked directly at Ji Yuan and asked.
"That sounds great! What does Senior Sister plan to sell in the shop?"
"Mainly selling some elixirs, and as for the rest... we can sell anything. If Junior Brother has anything you need to sell, you can bring it to my shop. Don’t worry, it’s very secure."
Dong Qian knew what Ji Yuan was concerned about.
Ji Yuan understood what she meant after a brief thought.
Security was indeed a major consideration for Ji Yuan. Previously, every time he sold something, he had to deliberately divide it into many shops to sell, which was very troublesome, but indeed secure.
Now that Dong Qian was willing to open a shop, he could indeed entrust her with selling his items.
But is Dong Qian trustworthy?
Without a doubt, she is, considering their previous dealings with the Foundation Establishment Pill, they were like "partners in crime."
Ji Yuan knew Dong Qian’s secrets, and Dong Qian knew some of Ji Yuan’s secrets as well.
So, placing things with Dong Qian wouldn’t worry her overthinking.
Of course, the main thing was that Dong Qian was very tactful.
"Alright, then I’ll trouble Senior Sister in the future."
With these thoughts flashing in his mind, Ji Yuan already had an idea.
"Alright, Junior Brother, be careful when you go out."
After talking about this, Dong Qian slightly bowed to Ji Yuan, turned around, and left, leaving only a fragrant breeze in place.
Ji Yuan then also closed the door and left Wuyou Island, heading straight for Wan You Island.
Upon meeting Hua Yaoyue, he explained the situation. His master only casually said "be careful" and nothing more.
It wasn’t until Ji Yuan offered more wine than usual that Hua Yaoyue added a bit.
"If you encounter someone you can’t handle, use the wine cup I gave you. The item is for you to use, don’t hesitate to use it."
"Once you use that item, I will be aware."
To Ji Yuan, Hua Yaoyue’s words were not just words, but his courage.
With these words, Ji Yuan felt confident in his stride.
After leaving Wan You Island, Ji Yuan headed straight for Water Dragon Island, timing his journey so that he arrived on the agreed day with Master Xuan Shui.
Before he could descend from the air, Liu Yuan, riding on a willow leaf, also arrived.
Only, compared to their previous meeting, he looked somewhat different.
Standing on a Willow Leaf Flying Boat, with a red wine gourd at his waist, and a three-foot green blade on his back, his sleeves fluttering in the wind as he flew, perfectly fitting Ji Yuan’s image of a cultivator, especially a sword cultivator.
In contrast, Ji Yuan appeared rather ordinary.
He maneuvered a gray-brown flying boat, wearing a low-key gray robe, and even riding the flying boat, slightly lowered his head, lacking Liu Yuan’s high-spirited demeanor.
"Brother Ji, you’re here early."
"Brother Liu, you’re not late either."
The two exchanged glances, laughed, and then descended from mid-air together, arriving in front of the main hall of Water Dragon Island.
Before they could greet, Ji Yuan noticed two other people in the hall.
A young man wearing a golden magic robe, and an elderly man in a pure black robe, both of whom Ji Yuan did not recognize.
But Liu Yuan had already identified the two by their aura, introducing them to Ji Yuan through a transmitted message: "The one in the Golden Dragon Robe is Xiao Chengyi, a disciple of the Third Elder. The other is Senior Brother Ku Cang, the eldest disciple of Martial Uncle Qingyu."
"Oh? So he is Xiao Chengyi?"
Ji Yuan glanced a few more times at the young man’s back.
As a result, the pair also turned to face them.
Upon seeing Liu Yuan, Xiao Chengyi was slightly surprised but nodded with a smile, "So it’s Junior Brother Liu."
"Greetings, Senior Brother Ku Cang, Senior Brother Xiao."
Liu Yuan greeted them.
Ji Yuan did the same, knowing that even though there was animosity, at least on the surface, the courtesy had to be maintained, and Xiao Chengyi didn’t know about the offense he caused Ji Yuan by embezzling Spirit Stones.
"And this Junior Brother is...?"
Ji Yuan didn’t recognize Xiao Chengyi, and naturally, Xiao Chengyi didn’t recognize Ji Yuan either.
"He is the new disciple of your Junior Martial Uncle Wang You, Ji Yuan."
Master Xuan Shui’s voice came from behind.
"Oh, so it’s Junior Brother Ji. If you have free time, you’re welcome to visit my Zhao Yang Island."
"Greetings, Junior Brother Ji."
Ku Cang squeezed a smile onto his wrinkled face and saluted Ji Yuan.
"Currently, we’re on our way out, but once I return... certainly."
Ji Yuan replied with a smile.
"It’s a deal then."
"Alright, since you’ve completed your missions, go back and focus on your cultivation," Master Xuan Shui commanded in a dismissive tone.
"Yes."
Ku Cang and Xiao Chengyi left in succession.
He only turned his head to Ji Yuan and said with a smile: "Junior Brother Ji, the one in charge of Liancheng Mountain is Senior Sister Rou Yi. If you encounter any trouble, you can send me a message. This is my communication talisman."
Without waiting for him to respond, Xiao Chengyi had already summoned a flying boat and left.
Ji Yuan looked at the communication talisman in his hand and could easily guess Xiao Chengyi’s intention... Senior Sister Rou Yi, also Liu Yuan’s senior sister who, like him, had the Great Elder as their master.
So Xiao Chengyi’s intention was... whether successful or not, stirring up relations is the right move.
"It’s a pity you don’t know you’ve already offended Ji Yuan."
Liu Yuan couldn’t help but sigh in his heart.
Of course, outwardly he just smiled.
It just made him a bit more alert that if he were to do business in the future, he’d have to be proper. Otherwise, he’d be making enemies for no reason.
As for Master Xuan Shui... the open and secret strife between the Great Elder and Third Elder occurred right in front of him, yet he pretended not to see it. When Ji Yuan and Liu Yuan arrived, he finally spoke:
"You both already know, the spirit vein you are to guard is the one at Liancheng Mountain."
As he spoke, he tossed out two tokens.
"This mission has two objectives: first, to protect the spirit vein completely; second, to uphold the prestige of our Water Dragon Sect, especially in front of Medicine King Valley."
"Yes."
Ji Yuan and Liu Yuan accepted the tokens and replied formally.
"There’s nothing else. After you arrive, just follow the arrangements of your Senior Sister Rou Yi."
After saying the previous ’stern words’, Master Xuan Shui’s tone softened significantly, "And Ji Yuan, it’s your first mission interacting with other sects; Liu Yuan, remember to take care of your Junior Brother Ji."
"Yes."
Liu Yuan responded.
"Hmm, Xiao Chengyi and his group returned in advance, so the defense at the spirit vein is currently weak. If you have nothing else, proceed there as soon as possible."