Chapter 844: Chapter 345: A Pill’s Success Calls for Celebration!
The aura slightly changed on his body.
He naturally transitioned from Fake Core Cultivation to Core Formation Cultivation.
He handed over the two freshly picked Summer Peaches, smiling slightly: "Thanks to both Guardians, these small fresh peaches, though a humble gesture."
On the day the core was formed, it was customary to gift new peaches to old friends.
"..."
Jiu Jian Zhenren, who has always boasted of never getting drunk despite a thousand cups, was truly intoxicated this time, and it was no ordinary drunkenness.
The drunken him leaned against the peach tree, one hand holding Heart’s Desire Wine, one leg bent, resting his hand on his knee, muttering nonsense.
Ji Yuan had drunk quite a bit, but luckily he was still conscious.
Because he worried that the drunken Liu Yuan might say things he shouldn’t.
For example, say things about matters from Cangluo Continent, if he really spoke of those... that would be quite disastrous.
But luckily, even if Liu Yuan got drunk, he knew what he should and shouldn’t talk about.
Instead, Mu Xueyao, after drinking, was constantly boxing, speaking in dialects that Ji Yuan simply couldn’t understand.
It wasn’t even dialects anymore.
But another language altogether.
’Remember she mentioned she came from the barrens of Northwest Sand Prison... ventured to this Extreme Abyss Continent partly to trace Elder Ji’s tracks, and partly to seek vengeance.’
The thought merely flickered in Ji Yuan’s mind before he lifted the Heart’s Desire Wine again.
Today was meant to be a joyful occasion, so no need to worry too much.
"Come, Brother Ji, let’s have another drink."
Liu Yuan raised his wine jug, shouting loudly.
Ji Yuan’s achievement in Core Formation cheered him up genuinely.
The two of them traveled from Cangluo to this Extreme Abyss, wanting to be carefree Loose Cultivators, yet since they were Loose Cultivators... Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivators couldn’t truly be considered Loose Cultivators.
Only by forming a Golden Core would it be possible.
Once the Cultivation reached Golden Core, no matter where on the Extreme Abyss Continent, one would be considered a prominent figure.
If retreating, one could easily join any of the Eight Holy Lands.
Even wanting to join the Black and White Divine Hall would only take a word.
Golden Core Zhenren.
They’re extremely precious everywhere; although the Black and White Divine Hall is the foremost power on the Extreme Abyss Continent, it wouldn’t disdain having too many Golden Core Zhenrens in its sect.
So once a Golden Core is formed, one truly becomes a celestial being.
The world is vast, where couldn’t one go?
Liu Yuan himself had successfully formed his core early on, and seeing his friend’s success brought him true contentment with no regrets, thus he was preparing for what he longed for so many years, that is to explore the entire Extreme Abyss Continent.
Thinking of this increased the joy in his heart even more.
The celebration banquet lasted three days.
Though only three people, for Ji Yuan it was rare joyous occasion.
If Liu Yuan hadn’t come, if he hadn’t met Mu Xueyao, he probably would celebrate alone.
So after three days, the promised introduction to new friends by Jiu Jian Zhenren finally left.
Ji Yuan remained with Mu Xueyao at the entrance of the Cave Mansion.
Mu Xueyao glanced around, eager to leave, but Ji Yuan already called her to stop.
"When we discussed this before, you said after I formed my core you’d tell me. Now that I’ve formed it, if you still won’t speak, don’t blame me for being impolite."
Ji Yuan stood under the peach tree, looking at Mu Xueyao with a smile that was not quite a smile.
His gaze was enigmatic.
Reluctantly, Mu Xueyao stopped, pouting: "Brother Ji, you are so fierce."
"If I weren’t fierce, I would have been fooled by you overseas long ago, right?"
Ji Yuan said with a cheerful grin.
"Oh, didn’t I explain before? At that time, I truly mistook you for Elder Ji, that’s why I rushed forward to recognize you on the spot, not really wanting to use you as a scapegoat."
While saying this, Mu Xueyao already advanced to hold Ji Yuan’s sleeve, gently shaking it.
"Okay, let’s sit and talk."
Ji Yuan sat by the stone table.
"Sure."
Mu Xueyao quickly sat beside him, legs together, with an immaculate demeanor, appearing extremely obedient.
This matter... truthfully Ji Yuan discussed it with Mu Xueyao years ago, but back then it wasn’t so relaxed, Ji Yuan had established the Battlefield Confusion Formation in his Cave Mansion, released two Tier Three Frost Serpents, Spirit-Devouring Bees prepared to strike at any time, and even engaged the Mountain of Mind and Heart within his Dantian.
Mu Xueyao knew he was fake, Ji Yuan knew she knew he was fake.
That was enough alone.
At that time, they nearly had an open-hearted conversation, but reached no conclusion.
Mainly because Mu Xueyao openly expressed her stance, stating she had complete trust in Ji Yuan, even posing a posture of readiness to face death.
Saying if Ji Yuan could bear to do it, he could kill her anytime.
If disbelieving, she could voluntarily hand over a part of her Divine Soul, forever controlled by Ji Yuan.
Ji Yuan truly accepted that fragment of Divine Soul, otherwise over the years, he wouldn’t possibly trust her as much.
"Tell me."
As Ji Yuan spoke, he actively brewed tea for Mu Xueyao.
"Speak... fine, I, you.... Haven’t you figured out my intentions over the past decade, Brother Ji? We talked about this before, do I still need to spell it out?"
Mu Xueyao couldn’t help turning her face away, even her earlobes turning red.
"Ahem."
Ji Yuan rarely blushed, during that confrontation four or five years ago, Mu Xueyao indeed spoke of this.
At that time, she said initially she really thought Ji Yuan was Elder Ji, hence her actions, but upon arriving at West Border City and spending long days in close company, she realized the Brother Ji beside her truly wasn’t Elder Ji.
