For Ji Yuan, Foundation Establishment is just a matter of time.

Making the taste of those three jars of wine better is also a matter of time.

By the same token, becoming a disciple of Master Yao Yue is also a matter of time.

If so, naturally it's necessary to understand her network in advance. If she is with the Great Elder's side, then everyone will be truly delighted, as everyone would be on the same side.

If she is on the Sect Leader's side, it's not a big deal either. At worst, just follow her to switch factions when the time comes.

But if she's with the Third Elder, that would be a bit troublesome.

"Her, huh."

Isle Master Tie Chui naturally knew of this senior fellow disciple.

"She's different."

Isle Master Tie Chui shook his head.

"Different? How is she different?"

Ji Yuan asked in confusion.

"She is powerful. Though she is in the mid-Golden Core stage, she can also kill mid-Golden Core stage cultivators. No one dares to force her to take sides. Even the Great Elder and the Third Elder treat her with respect."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan's heart relaxed.

As long as she's not with the Third Elder, it's fine.

"As for the Sect Leader's side..."

Isle Master Tie Chui leaned in and whispered in a gossipy tone, "Actually, among these Golden Core Elders, everyone doesn't really take the Sect Leader seriously. Because according to an unwritten rule, every generation of Sect Leader is someone who is the weakest among the Golden Core cultivators."

"What?!"

This "insider information" truly surprised Ji Yuan. He originally thought that every generation of a Sect Leader, even if not the strongest, would not be the weakest.

"Think about it, what good comes from being the Sect Leader? The Sect Leader handles all sect affairs regardless of size. If there were truly any power in it, it might be worth it, but for bigger issues, it's still the Elder Council that makes the decisions."

"Not to mention that there's still a Supreme Elder above."

"Anyone with some strength wouldn't take the Sect Leader's job. For example, at Corpse Transporting Mountain up north, they directly appointed a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator as the Sect Leader, which means even fewer responsibilities."

As an experienced Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, Isle Master Tie Chui was well aware of the ins and outs of the immortal sects.

Ji Yuan followed alongside him, bewildered by what he heard.

But anyways, as long as Master Yao Yue is not with the Third Elder, that's fine. After that, once I successfully achieve Foundation Establishment and become her disciple...

Faction?!

I am naturally on my master's side. If you're not convinced, you can have a fight with my master!

"Alright, I've told you all the news. Where's your wine? Take out a couple of jars to quench the thirst."

Isle Master Tie Chui reached out his big hand.

Thus, Ji Yuan, who previously claimed in front of Hua Yaoyue that he had no more wine, took out a jar of wine from his Storage Bag.

He hadn't even become her disciple yet and already started deceiving... truly Ji Yuan's style.

"..."

Two days later.

Ji Yuan had already returned to his loyal Mist Island.

Ever since the incident with Pi Fangzhi digging a hole, Ji Yuan didn't even trust Chulong Island anymore.

He only trusted his Mist Island.

Now back on this island, he essentially had nothing to do.

Three Foundation Establishment Pills... already in possession.

The Millennial Illusion Spirit Grass is also on its way.

The cultivation technique for after Foundation Establishment is ready, capable of leading straight to the Nascent Soul stage.

He even selected his master for after Foundation Establishment in advance.

Everything is ready.

Just waiting for the Millennial Illusion Spirit Grass is left.

Ji Yuan decided to solely wait on Mist Island for the foreseeable future, except for occasionally returning to the sect and going nowhere else.

To avoid causing any trouble.

Cultivation had reached the peak of Qi Refining; without achieving Foundation Establishment, there was no progressing further.

Hence, he spent more time on alchemy and talisman painting.

As for elixirs, with the credit-based acquisition of the tier-two Scarlet Blood Tripod Cauldron, coupled with the Alchemy Room upgraded to level 2, he made twice the progress with half the effort in elixir production.

Regarding tier-two pill recipes, Ji Yuan only had Water Spirit Pill, Spirit Gathering Pill, and Foundation Establishment Pill.

Since he couldn't refine Foundation Establishment Pill, he focused intensely on Water Spirit Pill and Spirit Gathering Pill.

These two pills sell well in Water Dragon Sect, never lacking buyers.

In terms of talismans, Ji Yuan had become a tier-two Talisman Master after creating a tier-two Copper Wall Talisman.

Afterward, with the help of the level 2 Enlightenment Room, he comprehended the Thousand Sword Talisman's drawing method in one go.

Thus, he had another means of livelihood.

Half a year quickly passed.

During this half-year, he did not forget his agreement with Han Feiyu and Dong Qian.

The four of them once again met at Han Feiyu's place.

This time, Han Feiyu and Du Wanyi explicitly expressed their intent to go to Nine Nether Cave Heaven.

Ji Yuan also clearly stated his stance.

Not going.

Just not going.

Du Wanyi already knew, and showed no overt reaction.

But Han Feiyu tried to persuade Ji Yuan.

Saying it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that won't return, and that the four of them together could take on Foundation Establishment and so forth.

Dong Qian remained torn, without giving a definitive answer.

As for information, Ji Yuan shared what Li Changhe had conveyed, warning the three to be careful.

Du Wanyi and the others also exchanged information they had gathered.

Among them, Han Feiyu discovered that those who registered to enter would receive a Jade Scroll issued by the sect when Nine Nether Cave Heaven opens.

The scroll included basic information about Nine Nether Cave Heaven, such as where particular Treasures of Heaven and Earth are found and where dangers lie.

This is the advantage of joining a sect; for Loose Cultivators... it would be extremely difficult to even approach Nine Nether Cave Heaven.

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