Cultivating Immortality: Starting from Ferrying Passengers

Chapter 129 Acting Recklessly
From afar, the cultivators on the ship also spotted Tuoyuan. Several people appeared on the deck, pointing and gesturing in their direction.

Fang Jingxuan was also somewhat conflicted, wondering whether he should get involved in this mess. He had just arrived and it wasn't appropriate for him to cause trouble.

His usual caution surged into his heart, and Fang Jingxuan subconsciously wanted to give up, but just as he was about to tell Tuoyuan to turn back, he remembered that he had nothing to be afraid of now.

His strength improved too quickly, causing his ego to lag behind, and he still thought of himself as a small-time rogue cultivator.

Thinking of this, Fang Jingxuan gently patted Tuoyuan, and immediately the man and the tortoise flew quickly toward the large ship.

A dozen or so breaths later, Fang Jingxuan stood up from Tuoyuan's back, then took out the Zhenyue Mace from his storage bag, ready to make a move at any time.

Perhaps because Fang Jingxuan appeared very confident, no one attacked him until he flew onto the large ship.

On the deck, several cultivators watched Fang Jingxuan warily, their expressions quite tense.

Fang Jingxuan observed the cultivator opposite him and felt that he did not seem to be the kind of fierce Tribulation Cultivator, but rather a rather honest and law-abiding cultivator.

A person's outward temperament is something that they unconsciously exude over a long period of time. The saying "appearance reflects the heart" is absolutely true in the world of spiritual practice.

"What's wrong with you guys? Why are you so nervous when you see me?"

Fang Jingxuan took the initiative and asserted his dominance with a very firm attitude.

The group of people opposite exchanged glances, and one of the older cultivators stepped forward:
“At first we were afraid you were a pirate, but when we saw the black tortoise on your back, we knew you weren’t. There are no pirates out here to rob, and they’re carrying a lot of valuables.”

Fang Jingxuan smiled slightly. The cultivation levels of the people opposite him were at most the mid-stage of Qi Refining, while he had concealed his cultivation level, so they were very wary of him.

"I sensed blood energy. Was there a battle here just now? Are there any dead? Tell me what happened, and also call everyone out of the cabin."

Fang Jingxuan gave the order directly. Although his tone was casual, the meaning behind his words was not to be refused.

After these words, everyone's expression changed, and several of them showed a look of dissatisfaction, clearly wanting to argue.

Upon seeing this, Fang Jingxuan immediately snorted coldly, releasing his powerful divine soul, which enveloped everyone's hearts, making them feel as if they were carrying a huge mountain on their backs.

"Perfect Qi Refining? Senior, please have mercy! We'll do as you say."

Fang Jingxuan showed off his skills, which shocked everyone. On the vast ocean, it was not a big deal for a ship to sink.

Fang Jingxuan had already demonstrated his ability to kill them all, and immediately the expressions on everyone's faces turned to respect.

"Go quickly, I don't have much patience. Remember, everyone must come out, not a single one can be missing."

Fang Jingxuan put the Zhenyue Mace into his storage bag. He had just scanned the entire ship with his divine sense but had not found any characters that he was wary of. The only Qi Refining late-stage cultivator seemed to be injured and was resting in the cabin.

After giving instructions to everyone, Fang Jingxuan used magic to help Tuoyuan climb from the sea onto the deck. Then, he casually sat on a wooden bucket to the side, took out spirit rice balls, and fed Tuoyuan as if no one else was around.

This composure made everyone afraid to look at him for long. They still couldn't figure out Fang Jingxuan's temper and were afraid that if he turned on them, the whole ship would be in danger.

Of course, Fang Jingxuan currently has no intention of slaughtering the entire ship, but it must be said that Fang Jingxuan is somewhat arrogant at this moment.

What is the meaning of spiritual practice?

Fang Jingxuan believed it was for the sake of immortality, but what was the purpose of immortality?

Of course, he could live a carefree life. He had been hiding in the Red Leaf Pavilion, living a secluded life in his courtyard, all for the sake of cultivation. But now that he had become a late-stage Qi Refining expert, why was he still living such a stifled life? What was the point of his arduous cultivation?

Therefore, Fang Jingxuan believed that one should be firm when necessary and yielding when appropriate; being able to bend and stretch is the true nature of a cultivator.

Now, on this vast sea, on this great ship, he is the strongest, and naturally he can do as he pleases and live a carefree life.

A dozen or so breaths later, everyone came to stand in front of Fang Jingxuan and stood in line one by one.

It is worth noting that among the crowd, there was a beautiful female cultivator who was standing with a pale face, looking at Fang Jingxuan with a hint of apprehension.

"Who is the ship owner? What's the story behind this female cultivator?"

While feeding Tuoyuan, Fang Jingxuan asked questions in a lazy manner. This attitude of not taking everyone seriously only made them more respectful.

At this moment, an elderly cultivator quickly spoke up:
“I am the ship owner. This fairy was originally traveling with another cultivator, but halfway through the journey, for some reason, the two got into a fight. The male cultivator was injured and ran away, leaving only this fairy behind. The incident happened so suddenly that we didn’t know how to handle it. It’s only been less than half an hour, and you have already appeared.”

"Oh, so you two aren't acquainted. What kind of cargo is your ship carrying? Where are you planning to take it?"

Fang Jingxuan narrowed his eyes and stared at the ship owner, which made the other man sweat profusely.

"In reply to senior, this ship is full of supplies needed by mortals, such as rice, flour and cloth. We purchased them from the Lian Shui Alliance and plan to sell them to Ming Island to earn some spirit stones. There are no valuable cultivation materials here. A round trip of this ship will only earn us two or three thousand low-grade spirit stones."

Fang Jingxuan listened to the captain's explanation and finally understood the situation. On the islands in the open sea, because of their proximity to the sea, these islands are constantly blown by the ocean monsoon, resulting in scarce soil and making it impossible to grow much food.

The saying "seven parts mountains, two parts water, and one part farmland" perfectly describes this terrain. As the island's population naturally increases, relying solely on fishing to ensure a sufficient food supply is no longer enough.

Therefore, all the large islands in the outer sea would purchase supplies from the Lian Shui Alliance. As the most prosperous place in Baishan, the Lian Shui Alliance supplied half of the entire Baishan's food with its own strength.

Whether it's spiritual rice for cultivators or grains for mortals, the Water Alliance has no shortage of them.

The ship in question is engaged in this kind of business. On the surface, it appears to be a cultivator serving mortals, but in the end, it earns the cultivator's spirit stones.

After learning about the situation, Fang Jingxuan lost interest in these ship-running cultivators and turned his attention to the injured female cultivator.

"Judging from your cultivation level, you are at the seventh level of Qi Refining, and your total magical power is not low. You should not be a rogue cultivator. Tell me your background so that I don't misjudge you. It would not be good for anyone."

In just a few words, Fang Jingxuan clearly saw through the other party's background. Under Fang Jingxuan's divine sense, the other party's cultivation level and total amount of magic power could not be hidden from him.

An ordinary Qi Refining Stage 7 cultivator's total mana wouldn't be as high as the female cultivator in front of them, which proves that the cultivation technique she uses is quite advanced.

In fact, Fang Jingxuan could examine things even more closely, such as the opponent's cultivation technique attributes, whether they were practicing body refinement, the strength of their body, and whether they had any powerful buffs or enhancements.

However, Fang Jingxuan did not want to provoke the other party in this way. Doing so would be tantamount to stripping the other party completely naked and examining them closely, which would be very offensive to any cultivator.

If they really do have some extraordinary background, then the relationship will become awkward. It's better to see their attitude first before making a decision.

Hearing Fang Jingxuan casually state his cultivation level and total magical power, the female cultivator was somewhat shocked. She had only ever seen such insight in her Foundation Establishment uncles.

After only a few breaths of thought, the female cultivator spoke:

"Gan Shixian of Siming Sect greets fellow Daoist."

(End of this chapter)