Establishing a Clan in the Eastern Wilderness: A Daily Divination, Cultivating Longevity in a Grotto

"Father, I have obtained a rare item. After much thought, I believe that you are the most suitable person in the family to receive this opportunity."

As he spoke, he took out the [Spirit Fishing Contract] destiny seed from his bosom.

Li Shouyi looked at the strange seed of Dharma and felt a faint connection to himself within it, a connection that filled him with both surprise and doubt:

"What kind of treasure is this? It makes me feel... quite comfortable and close to it."

"This item is called the 'Spirit Fishing Contract,' and it is a special kind of destiny seed."

Li Changsheng explained:

"After fusion, it will greatly enhance one's affinity and insight into aquatic creatures, especially spirit fish, giving one a talent and efficiency far beyond that of ordinary people in the breeding of spirit fish. Father, you are a calm, patient, and meticulous person, and you have a lot of experience in raising creatures. This item is a perfect match for you."

He paused, then handed the seed of Dharma to his father:

"The Dark River and the Spirit River are the foundation of our Li family's future industries. With this item, you will surely be able to manage the Dark River better, opening up a stable source of wealth and resources for the family. Father, please accept it."

A warm feeling welled up in Li Shouyi's heart, and a heavy sense of responsibility rose within him.

He knew that his son had entrusted him with a vital part of the family's future:

"Chang Sheng, Father... I will not let you down. I will raise these spirit fish in the river well for the sake of the Li family!"

The words fell.

The [Spiritual Fishing Pact] seed seemed to have found its home. With a flash of light, it transformed into a warm blue stream of light and entered Li Shouyi's brow.

Li Shouyi's body trembled slightly, and he closed his eyes to concentrate.

Li Changsheng stood guard to the side, waiting quietly.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Li Shouyi slowly opened his eyes.

"What a strange feeling..."

"After merging with this seed, I have a vague intuition that our underground river, with its gentle and moderate water quality, slow current, and fine sand and pebbles on the riverbed, is most suitable for raising neither the aggressive 'Silver Thread Spirit Fish' nor the 'Azure Wave Carp' which has extremely high requirements for water quality."

"Oh? Then, in Father's opinion, what kind of spirit fish is most suitable?" Li Changsheng asked.

"It's a 'white jade fish'!"

Li Shouyi said confidently, his eyes gleaming with professionalism:

"This fish prefers warm, flowing water, has an omnivorous diet, and grows at a moderate rate. Its flesh is delicious and tender, and the water's spiritual energy it contains is easily absorbed by cultivators, having a good effect on stabilizing cultivation and nourishing meridians for low-level cultivators. Its eggs and fry are also relatively easy to obtain and cultivate. Most importantly, the White Jade Fish likes to live in groups, is not prone to disease, and has good tolerance to changes in water quality, making it very suitable for large-scale breeding by a family like ours that is just starting out and lacks experience!"

Li Changsheng carefully recalled the records in the "Hundred Spirits Atlas".

It was discovered that what the father said basically matched the description in the diagram, and even emphasized practical feasibility.

It seems that the "Spiritual Fisherman's Pact" destiny not only enhances affinity, but also comes with intuitive judgment in the selection of aquatic species and the inheritance of professional knowledge!

"Alright! We'll do as Father says!"

Li Changsheng made the final decision:

"Our priority during this trip to the market is to find 'White Jade Fish' fry or eggs! Father, your fusion of French fish is a closely guarded secret. To outsiders, you're just very attentive to fish farming and have done a lot of research on it."

"I understand." Li Shouyi nodded. "The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. What our Li family needs now is to develop in a low-key manner."

After Li's father left, Li Changsheng's mind sank into his sea of ​​consciousness.

"Today's divination result is 'open'."

The Book of Destiny shimmered with yellow light, and deduced characters appeared:

Deep within Dongyu Mountain lies a hidden natural illusion array, within which resides a flock of Fire Cloud Chickens. These chickens are gentle in nature, and their meat contains a mild fire spirit; long-term consumption can subtly temper the meridians and strengthen the blood and qi. Their eggs are also of exceptional quality. During his patrol yesterday, Cheng Laosan noticed unusual spiritual energy in Dongyu Mountain, suspecting the presence of a spiritual entity, and is secretly preparing to investigate.

A glint of light flashed in Li Changsheng's eyes.

Fire Cloud Chicken!

This item is extremely beneficial for the first generation of cultivators in the family to solidify their foundation, and must not fall into the hands of the Cheng family. Cheng Laosan is a vengeful man, and he must still be holding a grudge about the humiliation he suffered by the river half a year ago. If he gets the Fire Cloud Chicken, his strength will increase, and he will be an even greater threat to the Li family.

We must be the first!

"A natural illusion array..."

He himself knew nothing about the Dao of Fighting, and forcing his way in might cause trouble.

but……

He got up, pushed open the stone door of the quiet room, and went straight to his younger sister Li Changle's residence.

In the courtyard, seven-year-old Li Changle was squatting on the ground, drawing intricate lines on a sand table with a small wooden stick, her expression focused. Spiritual energy emanated from her, indicating she had already broken through to the second level of Qi Refining, and her extraordinary talent in the [Array Dao Fate] was beginning to show.

"Brother!" Upon seeing Li Changsheng, Li Changle dropped the wooden stick and ran over happily.

"Chang Le, come with me for a bit, I have some business to take care of." Li Changsheng rubbed her head and said in a low voice, "Tell everyone I'm continuing my seclusion, and you'll come with me to meditate. We're going to a fun place."

Li Changle's eyes lit up, and he nodded vigorously.

...

...

The two arrived at the back of the mountain.

"Little White, keep it down," Li Changsheng whispered, then picked up his sister and mounted his horse.

Dong Yushan is about 100 miles away from Qinglan Mountain. At Xiaobai's speed, he arrived in less than half an hour.

Under the moonlight, Dongyushan appeared exceptionally tranquil, with a light mist swirling around it, seemingly no different from the surrounding peaks.

"Changle, can you sense anything?"

Upon hearing this, Li Changle closed her eyes, a faint light swirling between her brows.

A moment later, she opened her eyes, a hint of joy in them:

"Brother, due to the natural collision and attraction of the earth's spiritual energy, multiple 'maze patterns' have been formed here. Most areas have dense 'array patterns,' but some 'spiritual pivot nodes' and 'pattern gaps' are not stable enough, causing the flow of spiritual energy to be slightly blocked, forming a weak 'life gate' path."

Li Changsheng secretly praised her, noting that his younger sister's descriptions of the Dao of Confrontation had indeed become much more professional after fusing with the Dharma Seed.

"Is it possible to find a safe 'breach path' to enter without disturbing the entire 'array base,' thus maintaining its natural operation?"

"Brother, this natural illusion array is rooted in the earth's veins and connected to the spiritual energy circulation of the entire mountain. If we forcibly break open a part of it, not only will it cause a huge disturbance and easily scare away the spiritual creatures inside, but it may also cause local energy disturbances and destroy this treasure land."

She raised her bright, sparkling eyes:

"The best way is to refine a simple set of 'spirit guiding array flags' and insert them into several key 'spirit hub blockage points'. Like dredging a river, they can slowly guide the disordered spiritual energy back to its proper place, naturally opening a temporary passage without damaging the array foundation."

As she spoke, she pouted regretfully:

"Unfortunately, I don't have the materials to craft the array flags right now..."

"It's alright."

Li Changsheng decisively said:

"Chang Le, you stay outside the formation and guide me safely through. Can you do that?"

Li Changle nodded vigorously:

"Okay! Brother, once you're inside, follow my instructions every step of the way, and don't wander off."