The verbal promise of support, Qian Xin naturally wouldn't refuse.

So after saying "of course" several times, the two of them each went their separate ways.

Ji Yuan didn't return to the place Great Love Sect arranged for him to stay but went back to his original lodging in the city. Here he could open the Star Spiral Cloud Barrier formation without restraint, living with peace of mind.

Upon returning, the first thing he did was take out the few Cultivation Techniques given by the Great Love Sect.

Apart from that Escape Technique called "Black Mist Dispersal," the other two were just ordinary intermediate spells, far inferior when compared to the versatile Water Dragon Technique.

Sticking to the philosophy that more skills don't weigh you down, Ji Yuan also activated the Enlightenment Room's effect, carefully reading and comprehending them.

The spells were not urgent.

That Escape Technique was not something that could be learned overnight either. Ji Yuan, after skimming through it, put it aside for now.

The most pressing concern now was the upcoming battle.

Indeed, Ji Yuan himself didn't expect that the group from Great Love Sect would be so bold. Attacking the Ghost Seeking Cave was already something, but they even chose to confront the strongest, Divine Eagle Palace.

A full twelve Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Even if three were turned by Great Love Sect, there were still nine left.

Along with Great Love Sect's nine Foundation Establishment Cultivators, a total of eighteen Foundation Establishment Cultivators would be facing off, among which were two Fake Pill Realm cultivators.

After Ji Yuan understood this matter, he considered another issue.

When the snipe and the clam grapple, it is the fisherman who benefits.

With Great Love Sect clashing with Divine Eagle Palace, even if one side wins, it will inevitably be a pyrrhic victory.

In that case, would the Celestial Fire Cave and Red Dragon Gang stand idly by?

Would they watch as another power rises to crap on their heads?

Taking advantage of the situation might just be the wise move.

When Ji Yuan first heard of it, he instantly thought of this. The people of Great Love Sect surely considered it too, especially Qian Xin, who served as a strategist.

Given the fact that he was esteemed by the Fake Pill Realm Wailing Wanderer, his tactical skills were surely formidable.

This issue... since he could think of it and still dare to act.

He must have some assurance.

Ji Yuan didn't know where his assurance lay. For him, if they could fight, they would fight. If they couldn't, they would escape.

Two jin of rotten glowing ironwood obtained, plus a half jin he already had.

Two and a half jin...

Well, trying won't hurt; if it truly doesn't work, then so be it.

So then Ji Yuan followed the same method to construct the smallest specification Chicken Cage.

Then used wood encased in wood, attempting to cover it up.

This time, it worked.

Indeed, the entire Chicken Cage was covered with rotten glowing ironwood.

But the result was the panel still didn't show words indicating upgradability, and thus Ji Yuan understood.

Regarding building upgrades, there's no way to cheat.

The panel stated that Level 3 Chicken Cage must be made with rotten glowing ironwood, so it indeed must be made entirely of that material.

Just like before, Level 2 Chicken Cage required Centennial Paulownia Wood, it's the same concept.

But this time wasn't entirely without gains.

At least, Ji Yuan experimentally discovered that though two and a half jin of rotten glowing ironwood couldn't construct a complete Chicken Cage.

With three more jin, it surely would be enough.

Then the entire Chicken Cage could be made of rotten glowing ironwood, naturally enabling a Level 3 upgrade.

Upon realizing this, Ji Yuan wished he could find that Wailing Wanderer right now and compel him to surrender the remaining rotten glowing ironwood.

But unfortunately, lacking strength, he could only think about it.

Since he couldn't upgrade the Chicken Cage now, Ji Yuan turned his thoughts to another construction.

That would be the Wine Cellar.

The current Wine Cellar was already Level 2; if it could be upgraded to Level 3, obtaining the "Unrivaled Wine."

Perhaps it could play some role in the upcoming war.

Upon this thought, Ji Yuan glanced at the panel.

Wine Cellar: lv3 (unavailable to upgrade)

Spirit Effect: Increase in deliciousness of the wine by 60%; boosts cultivation effect after consumption; produces 1 liang of "Unrivaled Wine" daily (consumption temporarily increases spell power by 20%).

Upgrade Conditions: Mid-grade Spirit Stones ×100; Chilling Dew ×10 jin; Scorching Water ×10 jin; at least five mastered Spirit Wine brewing methods. (not achieved)

Regarding upgrade conditions, Ji Yuan was previously stalled by the requirement to master five Spirit Wine brewing methods.

He had long prepared these Spirit Wine recipes with great expenditure, and had started brewing them.

But brewing takes time, and there's no shortcut.

So after preparing the Spirit Wine early on, he left them in the Wine Cellar, letting time work its magic until brewing completed.

Currently, over a year has passed since the last type of Spirit Wine was placed in the Wine Cellar.

It should be successful, right?

If so, he could prepare the remaining two materials.

Chilling Dew and Scorching Water both required 10 jin; these two are commonly used in brewing Spirit Wine.

The wine brewed with Chilling Dew is mellow, and the wine brewed with Scorching Water is fiery.

Having mastered six Spirit Wine brewing methods, Ji Yuan was aware of these basic facts.

And judging from the quantity needed, these two Spirit Waters aren't rare.

If they were rare, the panel might require about 1 jin instead.

With 10 jin... Ji Yuan went out that very day.

He didn't wander aimlessly but directly went to Wu Yunbo's tavern to inquire. Although he didn't have any, he knew where to find them.

Upon hearing that "Elder Qiu" needed them, he personally led the way, bringing Ji Yuan to a winery.

Chilling Dew and Scorching Water were both available here, and not expensive.

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