Chapter 378 Establishing the Water Palace
"Going out? Why would Junior Brother choose to travel at this time?"
Du Huaiyuan was puzzled. In his eyes, the other party had ample resources and there was no need for them to travel. They could try to break through to the Golden Core stage before going out.
Ji An scratched his head and explained:
“After breaking through to the Chaoyuan stage, simply accumulating mana is not enough to improve one’s realm. One also needs to open up the Five Elements Divine Palace and consume the corresponding Five Elements Qi.”
Within the sect, consuming earth and circulating qi is forbidden, as it would affect the earth's veins. Therefore, it is necessary to travel outside.
Not only does one need to go out to consume earth and circulate qi, but one will also need to go out to consume water and circulate qi in the future.
For a power that wants to develop in the long term, cultivating spiritual veins is a must, unless the spiritual veins enter a period of depletion, in which case it will be a case of exhausting resources.
Li Lingyu asked:
"How long will it take before I return to the sect?"
"It's expected to take about ten years," Ji An couldn't give a precise answer.
Earth element energy needs to be combined with the energy of Wu Earth and Ji Earth to be absorbed by the core of the spirit palace. Moreover, it is relatively scattered and is the most time-consuming of the five elements.
This estimated time is based on the results of his improvement over the years using elixirs; otherwise, it would take even longer.
He paused, then said:
"Senior Brother Liu should also be going on a journey soon. I wonder where he plans to go and when he plans to set off?"
He already knew that the other party possessed the Fire Element Dao Body. Although he hadn't obtained many pills, with the support of the Fire Element Spirit Fruit from Crimson Flame Peak, the other party was rapidly strengthening their Divine Palace Core and improving their cultivation.
"My Earth God Palace core has been open for half a year, and I can go out to travel at any time. I have decided to set off in a few days. The Ancestor suggested that I go to the Southern Continent."
The area he most wanted to go to was deep in the Ten Thousand Mountains, but now that demon kings were gathering there, it wasn't a good place to go.
The patriarch also suggested traveling with his fellow disciples, but he declined, not wanting others to affect his cultivation progress.
Upon hearing his words, Mu Qingwan lowered her head, a fleeting look of disappointment in her eyes.
She had long harbored feelings for Liu Yu, but the two had not made any real progress.
Now she is only a Foundation Establishment Stage 7 cultivator. As the gap between their cultivation levels continues to widen, perhaps her relationship is destined to end without a trace.
"Junior brother, your Earth Element Divine Palace has been open for many years. When do you plan to leave?"
Liu Yu knew that the reason the other party did not go on a journey was because he wanted to accompany his master through the last moments of his life.
"It should be another year or two. The Central Continent Business Alliance's flying ship will be arriving soon. I want to go and have a look around."
Ji An handed over most of the unused resources to the sect. He had already spoken to Senior Brother Jia Yu about clearing out the minor merits in the jade token in exchange for pills.
In addition, he has some resources at his disposal and is looking to see what is worth selling.
“Senior brother, since you are preparing to leave, I happen to be off duty at the Ministry of Agriculture in three days. I’d like to invite everyone to a small gathering at Crimson Flame Peak to bid you farewell.”
Liu Yu smiled gently:
"Alright, let's all go together and get really drunk."
It's good to relax completely before leaving the sect.
"Okay, I'll go help as soon as possible!"
Du Huaiyuan was very supportive. Given Ji Shidi's personality, he would definitely treat everyone to a cup of second-grade high-quality spirit wine, something he rarely got to enjoy.
The group chatted for a long time until the setting sun cast its glow before dispersing.
Tian Jin waited at the entrance of the cave, and after everyone left, he took out a talisman:
"Grandmaster Ji, this is the jade tablet of the restriction of magic from Ningcui Cliff. I am returning it to you."
Essentially, she was a disciple hired by Ge Ying, and now that her employer has passed away, it is time for her to leave.
Ji An took the talisman, nodded slightly, and asked:
What are your plans for the future?
Tian Jin looked up at her grandmaster, then quickly lowered her head and answered softly:
"Over the years, I have followed my senior master and learned alchemy through observation and exposure."
Although I am not his apprentice, my master has been generous in teaching me, and I have been able to refine several Qi Refining stage pills.
I'm going to the Dan Ding Academy to see if I'm qualified to be an apprentice.
"You are already at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and you will soon face the Foundation Establishment stage."
My master once mentioned that she would reward you with a Foundation Establishment Pill. She has already exchanged for the pill from the sect, and you will receive it in a few days.
"Since you're going to the Pill Refining Academy, you can get the Foundation Establishment Pill directly there."
Ji An understood why his master had rewarded the other party with a Foundation Establishment Pill, because this disciple had been by his master's side during the last few years of his life.
In the words of a past life, this is end-of-life care, which provides a great deal of emotional value.
In my past life on Earth, I sometimes saw elderly people bequeathing their inheritance to people who cared for them but were not related by blood.
Why? In the final moments of life, when blood relatives are unable to be by your side to fulfill their filial duties due to various obligations, the feeling of loneliness and loss is very intense.
Having someone to take care of you, serve you, and talk to you fills a huge emotional void; this is the meaning of "deep affection is not as good as long companionship".
Tian Jin suddenly looked up, her mouth slightly open. In the past few days, she had given up hope of receiving the Foundation Establishment Pill that her senior uncle had promised.
"Thank you, Grandmaster Xie."
Seeing his disciple's expression, Ji An took out a communication talisman sword and said gently:
"You should thank my master the most; she did all of this."
The talisman sword bears my magical imprint. After you obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill, remember to let me know.
Also, give me your magical imprint.
He would definitely fulfill his master's promise until the other party obtained the Foundation Establishment Pill.
Tian Jin took the talisman sword and then exchanged magical imprints.
Ji An then said:
"You can go to the Dan Ding Academy tomorrow. Don't worry, you will definitely become an alchemist apprentice."
The master had mentioned that the other party was a promising talent, with a natural flair for alchemy. If it weren't for her impending death, she would have been willing to take him as a disciple.
"Thank you, Grandmaster!"
After expressing his gratitude profusely, Tian Jin rode away on the talisman bird, feeling that the sky was exceptionally blue.
Ji An took out the golden sword for communication, briefly introduced the matter of his disciple, and sent it out. This was a 'letter of introduction', and the recipient of the golden sword was Senior Sister Han Yan.
Three days later, at noon.
The living room of Crimson Flame Peak was filled with distinguished guests, and the dazzling array of spiritual foods emitted an enticing aroma, whetting everyone's appetite.
Ji An raised his wine glass and solemnly said:
"Wishing Senior Brother Liu all the best and a prosperous future!"
Everyone raised their glasses and offered their blessings. Mu Qingwan pursed her lips and added:
"Senior brother, be careful when you're out and about."
"Thank you, junior sister."
Liu Yu nodded slightly and smiled again:
"Thank you everyone, and I wish you all a long and prosperous journey to immortality."
Everyone drank their fill, and the sorrow of parting gradually dissipated, while the atmosphere slowly became lively.
Du Huaiyuan wielded his chopsticks with lightning speed, nearly biting his tongue while grilling the fish and pastries smeared with second-grade superior honey.
Ji An put down his wine cup and said:
"My destination for my travels is also the Southern Continent; I might even run into my senior brother there!"
"Haha, if we were to meet in a foreign land, it would surely be a unique experience."
Everyone drank merrily until night fell and the stars filled the sky, at which point they all returned to their rooms to rest.
Zhang Cuihua was overjoyed. She was very busy today, but she felt happy. The more banquets like this she held, the more sense of accomplishment she gained.
Ji An rode the clouds, navigating several S-shaped bends, and staggered back to his cave.
The second-grade superior spirit wine had a strong aftereffect, and everyone was completely drunk.
He went to the quiet room, sat cross-legged on the futon, and began to circulate the Five Elements Wheel Sutra, specifically the Wood Element chapter. This chapter was perfect for refining the spirit wine.
A moment later, Ji An opened his eyes. All the spiritual energy contained in the spiritual wine and food had been refined, and his gaze returned to clarity.
He added Qingling bamboo charcoal to the beehive stove to ignite it, boiled spiritual spring water, and brewed a pot of Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea.
After drinking the tea and swallowing the tea leaves, he sat down cross-legged again and began to practice his magic to open the Water Element Divine Palace.
The magical power flowed out from his dantian, and his kidneys immediately turned black, with veins resembling white clouds.
The two water-flowing channels within the acupoint shimmered with dark light, exuding a moist and vast divine aura.
Half an hour later, Ji An felt a sudden tremor in his kidneys, and all the veins were opened up.
Fortunately, the opening of the meridians in both kidneys was completely synchronized when the method was activated, so there was no need to go through the trouble twice.
He immediately activated the technique, and his magical power flowed rapidly through his immortal veins like a tidal wave.
Wave after wave of magical power surged into his kidneys, causing the veins to gleam like moonlight reflected on water.
Ji An seemed to hear the sound of flowing water, first like a trickle flowing through the mountains, then after a while the sound of flowing water became loud, like a mighty river flowing down from a narrow canyon, with a thunderous roar.
He didn't know how much time had passed, but he felt a tremor run through his body, all sound disappeared, and the world fell silent.
Each of the cores of the Divine Palace took shape in one of the kidneys, and Ji An felt as if his body had broken free of some kind of shackles, and a sense of ease washed over him.
Not only that, but boundless power surged from his body, and his bones crackled and popped.
His body instinctively activated the internal cultivation method of the Golden Jade Bone Body, and his internal organs seemed to breathe again.
The heartbeat grew stronger and stronger, like the beating of a large drum.
A surge of heat erupted simultaneously from the coccyx and the heart. One surge, like a dragon ascending to heaven, spiraled upwards along the spine, while the other surge, like a shockwave from an explosion, rapidly spread throughout the limbs and bones.
His skin emitted a warm, silvery glow, which quickly faded away.
Ji An was taken aback for a moment, then a smile appeared on his lips.
It was a pleasant surprise that, while opening up the Water Elemental Divine Palace, his body-refining technique reached the late Foundation Establishment stage.
From then on, his skin, muscles, internal organs, and bones had stronger defensive capabilities, and his physical fitness was improved in all aspects.
The next day.
Ji An arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture and said:
"Palace Master Kong, I have business to attend to at Chaoyang Peak today to meet with the Ancestor. If it's something you need to do, please handle it first. If it's complicated, I'll deal with it when I return tomorrow."
If it's extremely urgent, send me a message with the golden sword.
Although Lin Mao had taken the Longevity Pill, he was already very old and would have to rely on Kong Yunyi in the future.
He gave instructions so that his subordinates wouldn't have trouble finding him if something happened.
"Understood," Kong Yunyi replied cheerfully. In the past, the Palace Master would always instruct Lin Mao when he had something to do, but now he entrusts it to him. He was very satisfied with the improvement in his status.
Ji An nodded slightly and then asked:
"Has the list of Foundation Establishment Pills been finalized? The spiritual herbs in the herb garden will mature soon."
"Reporting to the Palace Master, it has been confirmed."
(End of this chapter)
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