Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

"Han Feiyu, have you become a disciple of the Sect Leader Martial Uncle?"

This indeed surprised Ji Yuan a bit. He immediately recalled some things Du Wanyi had mentioned to him a few days ago.

Du Wanyi said that Han Feiyu and Feng Yichen, among others, seemed to have taken on some other task. As soon as they entered the Nine Nether Cave Heaven, they went straight to Ghost Flood Dragon Lake.

Having just returned from the Nine Nether Cave Heaven, he unexpectedly became a disciple of Master Xuan Shui.

Presumably, he completed that task.

"Yes."

Li Changhe spoke and led Ji Yuan into the pavilion on the mountaintop.

This mountain had considerable elevation, perhaps because of the Li Family's island protection array, causing the clouds and mist to remain below the mountain peaks. Occasionally, cranes could be seen soaring through the clouds, and even rainbows hung in the distance.

Wow, worthy of being the island of a founding elder... Ji Yuan thought with admiration.

But actually, the fact that the Li Family could name this island Li Family Island explained everything.

Ji Yuan also remembered when he first joined the Water Dragon Sect and explored the entire Boundless Marsh, he passed by this area as well.

However, he did not notice this island at that time.

But today, he clearly saw the island.

"Here, knowing you don't like being in the spotlight, we didn't make a big fuss. Otherwise, we would have rolled out the red carpet, paving the clouds 30 miles afar, to invite you in."

"No, no, this is just fine."

Ji Yuan was also telling the truth.

On his way here he was worried that upon arrival, the Li Family's grand reception would be overwhelming, making it hard for him to interact properly.

Now this setting was much better, and there were no other outsiders, just an opportunity to catch up with Li Changhe.

Standing on the mountaintop, through the faint clouds, Ji Yuan could look down at the full expanse of Li Family Island.

This island was vast, larger than his Mist Island, he estimated.

From the shore up to the mountain top, the terrain gradually rose, densely packed with numerous houses and cave mansions.

The houses were especially numerous along the shore.

They were clustered close together.

It could well be described as a small city.

"Are all these people your Li Family's clansmen?"

Ji Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, our Li Family has been here since the day Water Dragon Sect was established. Over a thousand years have passed, and actually, this is a rather small population."

"For example, the Huang Family has three times our population."

The Huang Family, back when Water Dragon Sect was founded, had three Nascent Soul Stage founders.

One of them, of course, was the first Sect Leader of the Water Dragon Sect, while the other two were Li Changhe's ancestor and the ancestor of the Huang Family.

The Huang Family is the lineage of the current Third Elder.

Ji Yuan didn't know what to say and just smiled.

Li Changhe didn't dwell on the topic, instead inviting Ji Yuan to sit. Once they both sat down, he said, somewhat begrudgingly:

"You're really missing out, not seizing the opportunity of an island opening celebration — such potential wasted!"

"Our Li Family was planning a grand event, hoping to gather back some of the gifts we've given out over the years."

Ji Yuan chuckled, "Then, Brother Li, quickly achieve Core Formation and organize a Core Formation ceremony. At that time, it would be a major event not only for your Li Family but also for our Water Dragon Sect."

"I wish I could, but I just reached the Peak of Foundation Establishment a mere decade or so ago. For Core Formation, the prospect remains distant."

Li Changhe rubbed his forehead, somewhat helplessly, "By the way, how goes your comprehension of the 'Sword Manual'? Is it going smoothly?"

"It's alright, just a bit too profound. Comprehension is quite challenging."

Li Changhe laughed heartily, "Don't worry, once you refine your first sword embryo, you'll understand why our Li Family's 'Sword Manual' is hailed as the premier cultivation technique of the Water Dragon Sect."

"I'm looking forward to it."

"..."

The two chatted and laughed together.

Soon, with a message sent by Li Changhe, Ji Yuan witnessed the foundation of a Nascent Soul Family.

First, the mountaintop pavilion suddenly transformed into a building, and then dozens of beautifully-figured, peak Qi Refinement female cultivators appeared as banquet attendant girls, holding various fruits and dishes, entering in sequence.

The feast extended from the first floor to the second floor.

Ji Yuan did not say it was excessive; he just silently counted. From start to finish, there were a total of 108 dishes.

Only when these pink-skirted attendant girls bowed and left with smiles in front of Ji Yuan did he reluctantly say, "Brother Li, you are indeed very generous."

"It's only because it's your first visit that you get this treatment. Next time you want to taste our Li Family's 'Immortal Banquet', no chance."

Li Changhe rolled his eyes, "This Immortal Banquet, even I rarely get to enjoy it — it's exclusively to entertain distinguished guests."

"Enough talk, let's eat!"

Ji Yuan could naturally feel that whether it was the fruits or the dishes, the ingredients were exceedingly sumptuous... this single table likely cost several hundred mid-grade Spirit Stones.

"Eat!"

Ji Yuan was not a stickler, since the Li Family had already laid out the dishes, it made no sense not to eat.

The banquet lasted from daytime into the night and then from night into daytime again.

Whenever they had eaten their fill, Ji Yuan would pause to cultivate for a while, refining the abundant spiritual qi within his body.

He didn't feel it was embarrassing at all, for improving one's strength was certainly nothing to be ashamed of.

And since Li Changhe was doing the same, there was even less reason to be concerned.

Circulating and refining spiritual qi, they ate for a full two days. With some fruits left over, Ji Yuan, unable to eat so much, asked Li Changhe if he could pack it to go.