Longevity through Upgrading Buildings-Chapter 352 - 189: Acquiring the Decayed Firefly and Yin Locust Tree

Chapter 352: Chapter 189: Acquiring the Decayed Firefly and Yin Locust Tree
But what if we win?
If the Great Love Sect can conquer any of the four major sects of Ghost Seeking Cave, they will be richly rewarded. At that point, the remaining three pounds of Ghostglow Locustwood will seem insignificant.
Of course, if the Great Love Sect can act a little more magnanimously.
After the battle ends, taking Ji Yuan down could also save the three pounds of Ghostglow Locustwood later.
However, this is unlikely, but even if it happens, Ji Yuan is confident he can escape unscathed. But should the Wailing Wanderer actually attempt such a thing, Ji Yuan will use all his connections to ensure he is eradicated.
To proceed or not?
Staring at the piece of Ghostglow Locustwood on the table, after some deliberation, Ji Yuan decided...to proceed!
During the battle, Ji Yuan plans to integrate among them, giving him a chance to gain some experience in chaotic battles.
Otherwise, when the righteous and demonic sects start their war, every confrontation will essentially be a chaotic battle.
Without any experience, it’s easy to become cannon fodder.
For now, in the Ghost Seeking Cave battles, Ji Yuan plans to fish, helping only if necessary.
Deng Pinghai noticed Ji Yuan take a deep breath and then smiled, asking, "Brother Qiu, what’s your decision?"
Ji Yuan calmly collected the two-pound piece of Ghostglow Locustwood from the table and then smiled, saying, "I’m not sure about the strength of our Great Love Sect, how is it?"
Deng Pinghai laughed heartily, "Good, good, since that’s the case, come with me to meet the brothers, and you’ll find out."
"Brother Deng, lead the way quickly."
Ji Yuan waved his hand grandly, speaking in a heroic manner.
...
A moment later.
Inside a residence in Great Love City, Ji Yuan met the rest of the Great Love Sect.
Including him, there were six people in total, with another three already in the Ghost Seeking Cave, waiting for the Great Love Sect to launch their attack. They would all strike together, attacking en masse!
Thanks to Deng Pinghai’s introductions, Ji Yuan got to know the five people in front of him.
First, there was the extremely thin old man sitting at the main seat, the legitimate son of Great Love Zhenren, now the Sect Leader of the Great Love Sect, the Wailing Wanderer.
It’s rumored he has reached the Fake Pill Realm, which Ji Yuan couldn’t perceive.
Two Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.
One was a bald man named Lu Ping, with a robust physique, possibly a Body Cultivator.
The other was a woman, with an ordinary appearance but a good figure, dressed in a long green dress, named Ye Zhiqiu, who didn’t appear to be a Demon Cultivator from her looks alone.
The remaining two were Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.
One was Deng Pinghai, the one who connected with Ji Yuan.
The other was dressed in white robes, waving a Feather Fan, resembling a scholarly strategist, named Qian Xin.
After exchanging pleasantries with them, Ji Yuan, being in the early Foundation Establishment stage, naturally sat by the door, which suited his preference as well.
The Wailing Wanderer, sitting at the forefront with a cane, slowly said, "Our Great Love Sect has gained a new brother. By rights, we should celebrate as a whole sect."
"But given the urgency of the situation, we’ll have to wait until after this battle to celebrate together. I hope Brother Qiu understands."
Listening to these words, Ji Yuan stood and saluted.
"We are all people of the Jianghu, not fond of formalities. Meeting all the brothers and sisters today is already a blessing for me, Qiu Qianhai. No need for celebrations."
"Good! Brother Qiu, your words please me!"
Lu Ping laughed heartily, rubbing his bald head.
The Wailing Wanderer forced a smile, more like a grimace, signaling Ji Yuan to sit.
After a few more pleasantries, they gave Ji Yuan a Storage Bag containing the entry-level techniques of the Great Love Sect, including the Escape Technique transforming into black mist.
Alongside it, there were some Spirit Stones and other items, and that was it.
The Sect Leader of the Great Love Sect transformed into black mist and left. Once he left, everyone present visibly relaxed, speaking more freely.
In his current guise as a rough man, Ji Yuan could engage in conversations seamlessly, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
A moment later, Ji Yuan had a basic understanding of them.
What surprised him most was that the second-in-command of the Great Love Sect was Qian Xin, a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
When the five gathered to speak, anyone would fall silent when he spoke.
No matter who it was, even the seemingly difficult Lu Ping, would respectfully address him as "Daoist Qian Xin."
Otherwise, Ye Zhiqiu seemed gentle and reserved, speaking little, and it was puzzling how she mingled with these Demon Cultivators.
In contrast, Deng Pinghai appeared quite ordinary.
After an hour.
The five chatted about everything, then gathered for food and drink before preparing to leave.
Ji Yuan remained, and so did Daoist Qian Xin.
The other three were unsurprised, and after they left, Qian Xin smiled and said, "Brother Qiu, you probably have many questions. Feel free to ask now."
"Who are we targeting?!"
Ji Yuan asked bluntly.
Qian Xin, waving his Feather Fan, paced back and forth in the hall, "In your opinion, Brother Qiu, who should we target?"
"We should naturally choose the weakest opponent. Among the four major sects in Ghost Seeking Cave, the Blood Prison Sect is the weakest, with only five Foundation Establishment cultivators. Who else should we target?!"
Ji Yuan said, eyes widened.
"You speak rightly, Brother Qiu."
Qian Xin nodded with a smile, "But we’re not targeting them; attacking them leads nowhere."
"Then who should we attack?"
Qian Xin turned around, the smile disappearing, speaking seriously:
"Our Great Love Sect should go for the strongest. Let’s directly seize Divine Eagle Palace, making Ghost Seeking Cave our territory in the future."
"Divine Eagle Palace?"
Indeed, upon hearing this, Ji Yuan was somewhat surprised.
He hadn’t expected the Great Love Sect to be so...bold in their actions.
"Indeed."
"I’ve heard that Divine Eagle Palace has twelve Foundation Establishment cultivators, and their Palace Master is a Fake Pill Realm expert. Our Great Love Sect..."
Ji Yuan stopped speaking.
Qian Xin chuckled more broadly, "The Fake Pill Realm doesn’t matter. Our Sect Leader is also in the Fake Pill Realm, and we have five Foundation Establishment cultivators here, with three more inside Ghost Seeking Cave. That makes nine Foundation Establishment cultivators."
"But still fewer than Divine Eagle Palace."
"But what if the three brothers we have inside Ghost Seeking Cave happen to be disciples of Divine Eagle Palace?"
Qian Xin asked with a smile.
Ji Yuan sucked in a breath, "Hiss."
"As I said, Brother Qiu, today we have nine against their nine...the advantage is ours!"
Qian Xin nodded with satisfaction while waving his Feather Fan.
Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan took a slight step back and cupped his hands, saying:
"As you can see, Daoist, I am merely an early Foundation Establishment cultivator, not adept at combat, and I haven’t had time to learn the sect’s Secret Techniques.
So when the time comes for battle, I ask for the Daoist’s guidance and care."