Chapter 152 - The United Water Dragon Sect and Joy Palace

Du Wanyi saw such a calm look in Ji Yuan’s eyes for the first time, and she was somewhat flustered, "No... it’s not that, I’m just worried you’ll overthink, Fourth Brother.""Overthink?"

Ji Yuan suddenly laughed upon hearing this, but the smile was somewhat bitter.

"I can understand why Yao Jingfeng did such a thing. After all, he was already gravely injured at that time and lacked Spirit Stones himself... but he shouldn’t have taken Third Brother’s shares."

Ji Yuan eventually sighed, "If he needed Spirit Stones, and opened up to us, would you not lend them to him?"

"Of course not."

Du Wanyi quickly replied.

"But the ones he took were earned with Third Brother’s life. You could even say that the reason the three of us survived was all thanks to Third Brother’s desperate efforts."

Listening to Ji Yuan’s words, Du Wanyi held no strong opinions either way.

Frankly, Du Wanyi and Yao Jingfeng’s survival depended on Luo Tian’s last self-sacrifice.

But Ji Yuan was different; he had that Flying Boat... he could have easily escaped.

"He shouldn’t have taken those Spirit Stones."

Ji Yuan shook his head.

He was almost about to say Yao Jingfeng had poor character.

Indeed, his character was poor. How could one take such Spirit Stones?

Even if "everyone for themselves, heaven punishes the earth"... you at least ought to have your own principles!

If taking such Spirit Stones was still above Yao Jingfeng’s baseline, then there’s nothing more to say.

"Let’s go, we should still go and see him."

When Ji Yuan said this, his voice no longer had the closeness of before.

"Okay."

Du Wanyi led the way, and soon, the two reached the A district from the B district of Chulong Island.

No. 78 House, District A.

Ji Yuan looked up, while Du Wanyi had already called to open the door.

It was the first time Ji Yuan saw Yao Jingfeng since his injury... although Du Wanyi had hinted, Ji Yuan had some preparation.

But when he actually saw Yao Jingfeng, he was still somewhat shocked.

No other reason, Yao Jingfeng looked too old.

The impression Ji Yuan had of him remained from years ago when Ji Yuan first participated in the sect assembly, and Yao Jingfeng introduced him to everyone with a spirited appearance.

But now?

Not only were his hair and beard white, but even his face was covered with wrinkles... an appearance of extreme old age.

The previous battle had already damaged his foundation, and it’s heard that it got damaged again at the frontline, resulting in this appearance... Ji Yuan couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

You cannot gamble.

You must not gamble on the path of cultivation.

"Second Sister, Fourth... Fourth Brother, you’re here."

Yao Jingfeng’s voice trembled, his gaze towards Ji Yuan was extremely complex, but mostly filled with envy. Once upon a time, he was as young as Ji Yuan, full of limitless potential for the future.

But now, everything had become flowers underwater, the moon in the mirror.

"Hmm."

Ji Yuan nodded, "I heard you returned from the frontline; it’s good you’re back, truly good you’re back..."

Other than that, Ji Yuan didn’t know what else to say.

"Come in... come in and sit."

Yao Jingfeng immediately changed the topic, inviting the two inside.

As soon as they entered, Ji Yuan smelled a strong medicinal fragrance, not the fresh scent of an Elixir, but the bitter scent of medicine residue... he guessed Yao Jingfeng might be attempting to repair his foundation?

Or was it some other hidden injury?

In this room, there were very few things.

Only a table and a few chairs remained, giving a feeling of destitution.

Seeing Yao Jingfeng leaning on a crutch, about to fetch something, Ji Yuan quickly said, "I just returned from outside; I have to report on Thousand Mechanism Island later, so I won’t sit, will leave soon."

"Yes, you don’t need to fuss."

Du Wanyi followed suit.

Yao Jingfeng then stopped what he was doing.

Thus, the three stood inside the room, and none knew what to say, remaining silent for a long time.

Only when Du Wanyi bid farewell, Yao Jingfeng spoke: "Before I returned from the frontline, Han Feiyu had already arrived... there’s something I think you should pay attention to."

"What is it?"

Ji Yuan asked.

"Han Feiyu... has a heavy penchant for killing; there’s never a survivor under his hand. Anyone who falls into his hand gets killed, even some Medicine King Valley disciples at the mid-Qi Cultivation stage were not spared by him."

Yao Jingfeng spoke as he clasped his sleeves and sighed.

"You need not worry that I’m sowing discord between you; the facts are this way. You can inquire with any returned frontline person."

"Alright, we will be mindful, Yao Jingfeng, you... take care."

Du Wanyi cupped her fist towards him.

"Hmm, you both should as well."

Yao Jingfeng’s face finally revealed a slight smile.

"From now on I should not go out, you both must walk outside; it’s you who needs to be careful."

Just when Ji Yuan was about to summon the Flying Boat to leave, Yao Jingfeng spoke to him:

"Fourth Brother, among the four of us, your talent is the highest. My life has reached here; there’s no possibility for Foundation Establishment again, so you must live well and, in time, see what lies above Foundation Establishment and Core Formation for me."

Ji Yuan’s footsteps slightly paused, and after a long time, he said:

"I will."

After saying that, he released the Flying Boat and left.

Upon returning to Du Wanyi’s courtyard, the two tacitly did not discuss Yao Jingfeng anymore.

"Second Sister, how’s the situation on Liancheng Mountain now?"

Ji Yuan had heard from Yao Jingfeng earlier about the renewed conflict at the frontline.

But when he joined the Water Dragon Sect, Foundation Establishment Cultivator Yun Shangping said that the frontline was at a stalemate and couldn’t fight.

Du Wanyi didn’t ask why Ji Yuan, who was also outside, hadn’t heard about it.

In any case, Ji Yuan asked, so she answered.

"Our sect has now teamed up with Joy Palace to kill Medicine King Valley people."

"Hmm?"

Just as he sat down, Ji Yuan looked at her in surprise.

For a moment, Ji Yuan wondered if he heard incorrectly.

"Yes, you heard correctly; our Water Dragon Sect has teamed up with Joy Palace."

Du Wanyi repeated.

Only then did Ji Yuan believe he hadn’t heard incorrectly, and if not, it’s worth pondering.

But after thinking for a moment, there’s actually nothing much to ponder.

There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

The enemy of an enemy is a friend.

"Medicine King Valley, relying on their upfront non-consumption, wanted to act as the oriole and forcibly claim four-tenths of the Spirit Vein... for this, they even approached Joy Palace, offering to split the excess with Joy Palace equally, meaning their two sects each take three and a half-tenths, leaving Water Dragon Sect with three-tenths."

Du Wanyi explained.

"This matter... why didn’t Joy Palace agree?"

Ji Yuan asked in confusion.

This matter to Joy Palace should be beneficial... Medicine King Valley absorbs all the hate, while Joy Palace still gains more.

In front of Spirit Veins, do not underestimate half a share.

"The Great Elder of Joy Palace is a straightforward person." Du Wanyi said this with amusement, "After hearing Medicine King Valley’s offer, he was furious, bluntly saying ’What makes you Medicine King Valley think you can act as the oriole before my Shenyu Reality Master?’ Then the fight began."

"Now, looking at it, once our two families join forces to roughly deal with Medicine King Valley, the three families should be able to sit down and discuss how to allocate the Spirit Vein."

"Indeed."

Even if the talks happen, in the end, it might just be three families splitting equally.

After all, the power of the three families is quite equal, without being able to distinguish who’s stronger.

Originally Joy Palace and Water Dragon Sect split equally, each getting a half. Now midway, Medicine King Valley appears... Water Dragon Sect and Joy Palace are certainly dissatisfied.

So this fight makes sense.

"Have those three Foundation Establishment Pills been allocated?"

Ji Yuan was curious about this matter.

"Yes, Feng Yichen cleared all military merits, exchanged for one; the other two are still there."

It’s always that kind of person... Ji Yuan was indeed curious about this renowned figure.

"Anything else?"

Du Wanyi thought for a moment, and suddenly slapped her forehead, "There are two more things, one concerning Nine Nether Cave Heaven, this news is spreading more, probably truly about to open."

"The other is regarding our Water Dragon Sect Mutual Aid Association Leader Liu Cangke."

"Him?"

Ji Yuan has a strong impression of that old man.

Because he felt very strong, which makes sense, otherwise he couldn’t be the Association Leader of the assembly.

"He’s dead, died on Liancheng Mountain."