Longevity through Upgrading Buildings-Chapter 486 - 233: A Gift for Master

"Huh?"

"Master, did you fight him?!"

Ji Yuan keenly grasped the key point of the conversation.

Lying on a soft chair, Hua Yaoyue casually replied, "He’s an experienced Nascent Soul True Monarch. I just recently formed my Nascent Soul, so how could I possibly beat him?"

"Anyway, as long as you say this, he’ll let you off."

Obviously, Hua Yaoyue didn’t want to dwell on this topic. Ji Yuan felt it inappropriate to press further, so he nodded in agreement, then excitedly asked about something else.

"Master, you formed your Nascent Soul! You... you’re a Nascent Soul Patriarch as well!"

When Ji Yuan said this, his eyes were glowing.

Nascent Soul... that’s the kind of existence that can uphold an Immortal Sect.

In the entire Cangluo Continent, one could practically walk sideways with that kind of power.

Ji Yuan couldn’t help but recall what Jiang Hong once said. He suspected that Ji Yuan was a disciple of a Nascent Soul, and Ji Yuan had internally denied it at the time. Who would’ve thought that upon returning, it turned out to be true!

"What do you call this, as you often say?"

Perhaps due to her successful Nascent Soul Formation, Hua Yaoyue seemed a lot happier, even more talkative.

"This is called ’luck, just luck’."

"No... it’s the disciple who’s merely lucky, but for the Master, it’s a justified and natural progression."

Beautiful words flowed effortlessly from Ji Yuan’s mouth.

"Alright, forming a Nascent Soul is hardly a big deal."

After Hua Yaoyue said this, the joy in her eyes faded away, returning to her usual calm demeanor.

If these words came from someone else, Ji Yuan might think they were showing off.

But since they came from Hua Yaoyue, Ji Yuan felt... she was genuine. Forming a Nascent Soul really was nothing remarkable for her.

First, in her past life, she might have achieved an even higher cultivation level.

Second, forming a Nascent Soul was inevitable for her, just a matter of time.

"Master is formidable."

"Alright, as long as you know about this, don’t tell your second senior brother and third senior sister."

"Huh?"

Ji Yuan was somewhat puzzled. They, as master and disciple, already had quite a few secrets, all kept from Yun Qianzai and Phoenix Peach.

But why... even this had to be kept secret?

Shouldn’t a breakthrough in cultivation be a joyful event, and they probably could’ve guessed that Hua Yaoyue was about to advance to Nascent Soul?

"You know what your second senior brother’s nature is like. If he finds out I’ve formed a Nascent Soul, he’ll probably swagger all around the Water Dragon Sect."

Hua Yaoyue explained:

"Your third senior sister is not particularly focused on cultivation. If she finds out I’ve formed a Nascent Soul, she might have even less motivation."

"Yes, the disciple will keep it in mind."

Ji Yuan slightly cupped his hands, then remembered something and asked softly, "Master, do you know who I met during this trip?"

"Oh? Didn’t you meet your Senior Sister Dong?"

Hua Yaoyue said, half smiling.

"Huh?"

Ji Yuan looked up sharply, eyes filled with astonishment.

It seems Hua Yaoyue also realized she had slipped, her eyes glanced sideways. "Didn’t you just run into the Mei Manor, who else could it be?"

Although doubtful in his heart, seeing Hua Yaoyue’s expression, Ji Yuan knew that there was no point in asking further, so he turned to say, "I ran into Senior Brother."

"Huh? You met him?"

Hua Yaoyue’s expression changed immediately, even sitting up slightly, "Where did you meet him?"

"In Lanshan City."

There was no need for Hua Yaoyue to ask further, Ji Yuan recounted the whole story in detail, as it didn’t involve any of his private matters, he didn’t conceal anything.

He even mentioned having met Isle Master Qinghe.

After Hua Yaoyue listened quietly, her brows furrowed, and there was a hint of displeasure in her voice, "Didn’t I already tell him to stop investigating this matter, truly didn’t take my words seriously at all."

Ji Yuan quickly added, "Senior Brother said once he’s done with matters over at Lanshan City, he’ll come back to see you."

"Hmph, like I need him to visit."

After saying this, Hua Yaoyue lay back down.

Ji Yuan hadn’t anticipated that mentioning Ran Kui would anger Hua Yaoyue so much, leaving him unsure of what to do, so... he sent a message to Phoenix Peach.

He told her he was back, on Wang You Island.

At this point, only Phoenix Peach coming over could resolve the matter.

Because she knew how to charm... and although Ji Yuan could too, it wouldn’t be appropriate to cling to Hua Yaoyue’s arm and act coquettishly.

Since Phoenix Peach’s Fire Phoenix Island was right next to Wang You Island, it only took her a few breaths’ time to arrive outside Wang You Island, excitedly calling "Master."

She arrived in a flurry.

"Little Junior Brother, you’re finally back, it’s been a year. If you didn’t return soon, I’d have had to search for you," Phoenix Peach said excitedly with a hint of complaint.

"I ran into Senior Brother."

Just one sentence from Ji Yuan made Phoenix Peach suddenly realize. Her gaze darted between the two, and quickly she squatted down behind Hua Yaoyue, gently massaging her shoulders.

"Oh, Master, you know Senior Brother’s temper. Why bother getting upset with him? It’s better if he doesn’t come back. Hmph. If he returns, he’ll just discipline us and make us cultivate every day."

As she said this, Phoenix Peach kept an eye on Hua Yaoyue’s expression for any changes.

But unfortunately... she didn’t notice anything, so she changed her approach.

"But it’s also good if he’s back. Once he’s back, I can complain about Second Senior Brother bullying me, and he’ll deal with Second Senior Brother to vent for me."

"Senior Brother isn’t like you, Master. Hmph, he never helps me."

"When was it not you voluntarily presenting yourself to be bullied?" Hua Yaoyue glared at her.