Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

Chapter 104 Indulgence

The inventory has been completed.

Jiang Yi's hands moved swiftly, and he wrapped the bundle tightly, not revealing a single brilliant idea.

He glanced back at Qin Ruyi, who still showed no signs of waking up on the stone slab.

After a moment's thought.

He picked up the earthenware jar containing Aunt Yang's ashes, walked to the entrance of the cave, and looked out.

It was quiet outside, deserted, with only the sound of the tide rising and falling.

Jiang Yi flashed out of the cave, leaped to the beach, and stood on a rock.

The tide surged, and the white foam was like snow.

He held the pottery jar in silence for a moment, then unveiled the black cloth and slowly poured the ashes into the sea.

The grayish-white powder was swept up by the sea breeze, drifting like smoke, and was swallowed up by the waves in an instant, leaving no trace.

"Ka Jiangyi exerted force with his five fingers, and the pottery jar in his palm shattered into dust. With a flick of his wrist, he scattered the dust into the waves."

"Meow~"

Little Pear was playing on the beach not far away, poking at a small crab with its paws.

Upon seeing its master come out, it quickly picked up the crab, chewed it, and swallowed it.

It then wagged its tail and approached, circling around Jiang Yi's trouser leg.

Jiang Yi smiled slightly, bent down, lifted the little guy in front of him, and gave it a big kiss on the forehead.

The little guy had a faint, refreshing scent that made him feel at ease.

He patted Little Pear's round head and said gently, "You've been playing for so long, it's time to settle down. Come on, come back to the cave with me and stay put. Don't wander around outside anymore."

"Meow~"

Little Pear gently rubbed against his chin and obediently responded.

With a smile on his face, Jiang Yi carried the little guy back to the cave, gathered some dry firewood, and quickly started a campfire.

The dampness emanating from the disc player's diffused light cast flickering shadows on the walls, adding a touch of warmth.

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Time passed slowly.

The sky outside the cave was gradually darkening.

The setting sun, like blood, dyed the sea a bleak dark red.

The smoke of battle still lingered on the island, and the shouts of battle seemed to be intensifying.

The fortifications of Qingluofang City have been breached, and bandits are looting and plundering freely in the streets and alleys.

The rogue cultivators and merchants fought each other to the death, leaving corpses strewn everywhere. Everyone was bloodthirsty, and the thick stench of blood was impossible to dispel.

The Dongfu area had long since fallen, with only Qingluo Peak still protected by the formation and shrouded in mist, making it too dangerous for anyone to venture into.

Everywhere else, there was not an inch of pure land.

at this time.

On the coast, inside a cave.

A stone pot has been placed over the campfire.

Several small sea fish caught by Xiao Li were stewing in the pot. The soup was milky white, bubbling and bubbling, and the aroma of fresh fish filled the air.

The little guy squatted properly at Jiang Yi's feet.

A pair of big, round eyes stared unblinkingly at the stone pot, while it kept licking its beard.

It had been hungry all day and was eagerly waiting for its meal.

While keeping an eye on the fire, Jiang Yi stroked the soft fur on the back of Xiao Li's neck.

He occasionally glanced at Qin Ruyi, who was still unconscious, and his brows furrowed slightly.

Qingluo Island is no longer a good place; one should not stay there for long.

The current chaos is far from over, and no one can say for sure how it will unfold in the future.

The safest course of action would be to find a deserted island to take refuge temporarily, and then decide on the next course of action once the situation has stabilized.

But since he doesn't have a boat right now, it's fine for him to dive into the sea alone.

However, Qin Ruyi was seriously injured and unconscious, making it inconvenient to travel with her.

If we encounter any danger along the way, I'm afraid we won't be able to cope.

Jiang Yi couldn't bear to abandon her like that, and the situation was far from that point.

This place is fairly secluded, and it's also concealed by an array.

We should at least wait until she wakes up and is able to meditate and heal herself before making any plans.

Another half incense stick has passed.

The fish soup has been stewed until it is thick and milky white, and its fresh aroma is irresistible.

"Meow~"

After waiting for a long time without any response, Xiao Li couldn't help but pick up the small bowl at her feet, look up at Jiang Yi, and call out to him expectantly.

"Alright, alright, don't rush, I'll serve you right away."

Jiang Yi smiled and shook his head, then filled a bowl to the brim and placed it on the ground, letting it lick it up by itself.

Just as he was about to add a bowl to his own bowl to moisten his throat, he suddenly seemed to sense something and turned his head to look at the stone slab.

"Hmm..."

The next moment, Qin Ruyi let out a soft moan, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Her gaze was blank as she stared at the dim cave ceiling and the flickering firelight, her thoughts still lingering on the moment before she lost consciousness.

Not long after.

She snapped back to her senses, her face paled, and she instinctively reached out to check her clothes.

Her outer skirt was torn, leaving only her undergarments barely covering her body.

But apart from that, there was nothing unusual about him, and he felt no discomfort whatsoever.

Faced with an uncertain situation, Qin Ruyi was inevitably filled with anxiety and struggled to sit up.

Jiang Yi quickly stepped forward, raised his hand to help her up, and said gently, "Fairy Qin, don't be afraid. The thieves have been killed, this place is safe, and no one will come after us."

"Fellow Daoist Jiang? What are you doing here—"

Qin Ruyi's expression froze. She glanced at him, then quickly scanned her surroundings, and asked incredulously, "Where is this? Did you save me?"

Jiang Yi nodded slightly and said, "It just so happened that when I rushed back to my cave, I witnessed the fairy in danger..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruyi's heart clenched, and she bit her lower lip tightly.

After a long moment of stunned silence, her eyes gradually reddened, and tears streamed down her face.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, sob sob~~"

With a sob, she suddenly threw herself into Jiang Yi's arms, buried her face in his chest, and cried loudly.

The cries were filled with relief and lingering fear of surviving a disaster.

He embraced her, her plump and soft body exuding a subtle fragrance.

Jiang Yi stiffened slightly, took a deep breath, and suppressed the strange feeling in his heart.

He gently patted her back and whispered comfortingly, "It's alright, it's all over, everything will be alright."

He spoke very softly, repeating himself sentence by sentence.

Qin Ruyi listened, but cried even louder, her sobs becoming uncontrollable, and her tears quickly soaked her clothes.

Jiang Yi felt somewhat helpless and didn't know how to push him away.

He was embraced by a soft, warm body, and naturally did not resist.

I simply remained still and silent, letting her vent her emotions.

The two embraced, and the atmosphere gradually quieted down.

The only sounds in the cave were the crackling of the campfire and Qin Ruyi's gradually fading sobs.

I don't know how much time has passed.

The delicate body in his arms trembled slightly, and her faint fragrance wafted into his nostrils. Her soft and full body pressed against his skin through his clothes.

Gradually, Jiang Yi's mouth and tongue became dry, his breathing became heavy, and a surge of heat uncontrollably rose in his lower abdomen.

He couldn't help but lick his lips, silently cursing himself for being so spineless.

Despite years of practicing and cultivating the Dharma, his resolve to follow the Way is still wavering!

It's really wrong of him to be so easily swayed by women!

So while seriously criticizing himself in his heart, he was also enjoying himself and didn't want to move at all.

A few moments later.

Qin Ruyi suddenly froze, her delicate body tensed, and her crying stopped abruptly.

She vaguely sensed something poking her, her cheeks flushed red, and she instantly panicked.

She hurriedly broke free from Jiang Yi's embrace and frantically straightened her clothes.

She then hastily wiped away the tears on her face, hugged her knees and curled up on the stone slab, her eyes brimming with tears as she stared straight at Jiang Yi without saying a word.

Jiang Yi felt a little guilty under her gaze and scratched his head.

He coughed lightly and decisively changed the subject: "Ahem, it's good that you're awake, Fairy. I'll serve you a bowl of fish soup to warm you up and nourish your spirit. Once you've regained some strength, you can meditate and heal your injuries."

He quickly walked to the fire and snatched a bowl of fish soup from Xiao Li's mouth.

If he had been any slower, this guy would have licked the bottom of the pot clean.

"Please use this place, fairy. It's safe here for now, so don't worry."

Jiang Yi handed the bowl over with a smile.

"Thanks."

Qin Ruyi lowered her eyes, her voice barely audible, and took the fish soup, sipping it slowly.

The atmosphere inexplicably became somewhat subtle and strange.

Observing the situation, Jiang Yi took the initiative to break the silence: "The situation on the island is not good. Does Fairy know how Fellow Daoist Niu and Senior Ge are doing?"

Qin Ruyi kept her head down, her voice still somewhat weak: "After the chaos appeared, we all gathered in Senior Ge's cave, relying on the formation to hold our ground. We thought we could hold out until the enforcement team came to quell the unrest, but unfortunately..."

Later, the formation was broken, and we had no choice but to break out separately. Senior Ge has many methods, and Fellow Daoist Niu is also skilled in combat; we should be able to escape.

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As she spoke, she paused, then said softly, "I haven't had a chance to thank Fellow Daoist Jiang for saving my life. If you hadn't arrived in time, I really don't dare to imagine what would have happened to me if I had fallen into the hands of the villains."

Jiang Yi shook his head: "Fairy, there's no need to stand on ceremony. Since I've come across this, I certainly won't stand idly by."

He paused, then said, "Qingluo Island is no longer a place to stay. Judging from the current situation, the chaos won't subside anytime soon. What are your plans for the future, Fairy Qin? Do you have any other places to go?"

Qin Ruyi paused slightly, finished the fish soup in her bowl, placed the stone bowl beside her, and shook her head, saying, "The incident happened so suddenly that my mind went blank. I don't know what to do next—in any case, let's focus on recovering from my injuries first."

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She coughed lightly twice, covering her mouth, and looked at Jiang Yi apologetically: "Fellow Daoist Jiang, I am truly sorry. The spirit field was looted by thieves, and I was powerless to stop them. The Ink Jade Bamboo and the Jade Belt could not be recovered."

Save it.

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Jiang Yi remained silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Fairy, there's no need to blame yourself. No one could have predicted this situation. Naturally, preserving one's life is the most important thing. Who cares about material possessions now?"

He thought for a moment, then took out a crimson spirit ore from his sleeve and handed it over: "This is the item that the fairy left with me as collateral. Now that the Jade Bamboo is gone, let's return it to its rightful owner, the fairy."

"this----"

Qin Ruyi stared blankly at the spirit ore, then reached out and took it, gently stroking it with her fingertips.

Seeing the object reminded her of someone, and she didn't know what she was thinking about.

His expression became complex and indescribable, and tears silently gathered in his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, you..."

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Before long, she looked up at Jiang Yi, her shoulders trembling slightly, and large tears rolled down her cheeks again.

Jiang Yi suddenly felt a headache coming on.

I wanted to offer some words of comfort, but I didn't know what to say.

Just as he was hesitating, Qin Ruyi suddenly leaned forward and threw herself into his arms without warning.

Cool red lips pressed against hers, carrying a wild and unrestrained energy.

Jiang Yi was stunned for a moment, his mind going blank.

He quickly came to his senses, and with one hand he naturally wrapped his arm around her slender waist, while the other hand skillfully explored and moved up and down.

He wasn't idle with his mouth either, responding with a rough and domineering enthusiasm.

A moment later.

A misty curtain of water rose out of thin air, completely covering the entire stone slab area, making it airtight.

Only two intertwined silhouettes were vaguely visible, swaying and intertwining, gradually becoming indistinguishable from one another.

"Meow?"

Little Pear, having eaten and drunk her fill, lay not far away watching with great interest, her eyes wide open and unblinking.

Suddenly, its vision was blocked by the curtain of water, and it pouted, looking a little unhappy.

It stood up, swishing its tail, and wobbled over to the water curtain. It raised its little paws and patted them back and forth, meowing softly.

"Stupid cat! Go away, stop bothering me! If you behave, I'll give you an extra chicken leg!"

The next instant, Jiang Yi's urgent shout came from behind the water curtain.

Interspersed among them were rhythmic patting sounds.

And a series of soft murmurs, seemingly both resentful and angry, with a heart full of tender emotions.

"Meow~"

Little Pear tilted her head.

Although it had some doubts, it still obediently walked back to the campfire when it heard the words "chicken leg".

She tucked her little paws into her hands, closed her eyes, and soon began to snore.