Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

Chapter 109 Luo Xian Reef

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruyi's pretty face instantly turned red.

She glared at Jiang Yi in embarrassment and anger, then hurriedly covered her face and fled the cave.

"cough."

Jiang Yi coughed lightly, looked at Shi Qianye casually, and asked curiously, "Why did you come back again? Didn't the Blood Scarf Bandits already leave? I thought you went with them."

Shi Qianye gave him a meaningful look, shook his head, and, too lazy to pay attention to what had just happened, said only, "I have other things to do, and I just came to say goodbye."

He paused, his expression turning serious: "Those families have suffered a great loss this time. Once they have the time, they will surely wipe out the remaining rogue cultivators on the island. It is not advisable to stay here for long. You should leave as soon as possible."

Jiang Yi frowned and pondered, "That's true, but we don't have a ship right now, and the nearby spiritual islands are all the territory of the Wang, Luo, and Liu families. We can't just run over there now. If we go any further, the nearest island with merchant ships is at least several thousand miles away."

"You've been sailing the seas for so many years, you know the way better than I do. Point me in the right direction, so we don't end up walking right into a den of thieves."

After a moment's thought, Shi Qianye said slowly, "Fifteen hundred miles south of Qingluo Island, there is a coral forest. Nearby is a black market, a place where all sorts of people mingle and there is no one to regulate it. Merchant ships often come and go there."

I'm heading there to take care of some things. Why don't you two go and inquire about the situation? Maybe you can buy tickets to leave. I can give you a ride on my way.

Jiang Yi rubbed his chin, thought for a moment, and said, "The black market—it's not a bad idea, it's better than staying here."

Shi Qianye nodded: "In that case, pack your things and set off immediately. I can't stay here any longer; there are other ships waiting at sea."

"Alright."

Without dawdling, Jiang Yi turned around and walked deep into the cave, where he pulled out two bulging bundles and carried them on his back.

Looking at his large bags and small packages, as if he were moving house, Shi Qianye couldn't help but say, "This is really inconvenient for you. In the future, when you're out and about, you should get a storage bag. It's convenient and won't attract attention."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yi shook his head with a wry smile: "You make it sound so easy. A low-grade storage bag, with only one cubic meter of space, costs over a thousand spirit stones. How can we afford that?"

Shi Qianye twitched the corner of his mouth and said nothing more.

The two walked out of the cave one after the other.

Jiang Yi took out the array plate, deactivated the array, and carefully removed the array flags that were stuck in various places, putting them into his bundle.

By this time, Qin Ruyi had calmed down and rinsed her mouth several times until the odor dissipated before approaching the two of them.

Seeing their posture, he was slightly taken aback and asked, "Fellow Daoist Shi, are you... going to leave together?"

Shi Qianye nodded: "That's right. You have no boat and nowhere to go right now. Instead of wandering around blindly, I'd like to give you a ride, which is on my way anyway."

Qin Ruyi then looked at Jiang Yi.

Catching a glimpse of his amused gaze, she couldn't help but roll her eyes, flicked her long sleeves, and quickly went into the cave to tidy up, too lazy to bother with him.

Ignore him.

Jiang Yi raised an eyebrow, looked at Shi Qianye, and a smug smile appeared on his face.

Shi Qianye looked away expressionlessly, pretending not to have seen anything.

soon.

Qin Ruyi packed her belongings and left the cave.

Shi Qianye raised his hand to his waist and took out two large black robes from his storage bag, handing them to the two men: "Wear these to cover yourselves up a bit."

"it is good."

The two readily agreed, took the black robes, and draped them over their bodies, completely covering their faces.

Then he followed Shi Qianye and walked quickly toward the shore.

A dark gray ship, several meters long, was moored not far from the shore.

Several cultivators stood on the deck, each dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, exuding a murderous aura and with cold eyes.

Although his face was not covered with a blood-stained cloth, his indifference and ferocity made him look like a ruthless character who had been fighting at sea for many years.

The three of them leaped from the direction of the beach and lightly jumped onto the deck.

Upon seeing Shi Qianye, the monks on the ship all bowed respectfully.

He glanced at Jiang Yi and the other person beside him and then looked away without saying a word.

Shi Qianye glanced around, raised his right hand, and said calmly, "Set sail."

"yes!"

Immediately, someone on deck responded loudly, quickly pulled up the anchor, and raised the sails.

The boat shuddered slightly and slowly sailed away from the coast, heading southeast, and was soon swallowed up by the mist.

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About half an hour later.

As dusk fell and the wind and waves grew stronger, the ship cut through the waves and sailed very steadily.

At the bow of the ship.

Jiang Yi and Shi Qianye stood side by side, gazing at the vast, boundless sea fog ahead, remaining silent for a long time.

After a while.

Jiang Yi sighed softly and said with emotion, "This fog has persisted for years, which is really strange. I wonder when it will dissipate."

Shi Qianye's gaze remained calm as he slowly replied, "This fog is not simple. Whether it gathers or disperses, whether it hides or appears, it is said to be inextricably linked to Luoxian Reef."

"Fallen Immortal Reef?"

Jiang Yi's expression shifted slightly, a hint of surprise appearing on his face.

He was familiar with the name, having seen it many times in various classic texts.

It is a famous and perilous place in the Cangming Sea.

Despite its name, it is actually a huge island with a vast area, comparable in size to a continent.

According to historical records, the area was covered with prohibitions and poisonous miasma, making it a dangerous and harsh environment.

Even Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators must be vigilant and cautious when entering; they cannot act with impunity.

There are many different opinions about its origin.

Some say it is the birthplace of an ancient demon.

Some say that celestial beings from the Nine Heavens once fought here.

Some say that true immortals and spirits from the upper realm perished here, and their lingering power remained for tens of thousands of years after their deaths, which created the various inconceivable phenomena of Fallen Immortal Reef.

all in all.

Luoxian Reef is strange, unpredictable, and extremely dangerous.

But precisely because of this, it harbors countless treasures rarely seen elsewhere.

There are even rumors that the supernatural powers and secret techniques left behind by the immortals of the upper realm, as well as the heaven-defying treasures, are all buried inside, waiting for the destined person.

This has attracted countless cultivators who have flocked to the place, hoping to enter, seize the treasures, and defy fate.

Unfortunately, of those who rashly intrude, less than one in a hundred manages to leave alive, let alone gain anything of any worthwhile.

When Jiang Yi first saw these records, he thought they were exaggerations and misinformation from his predecessors and should not be taken seriously.

Now, hearing Shi Qianye say that this fog tide is also related to Luoxian Reef, I've never heard of it before and find it hard to believe.

He paused for a moment, then asked curiously, "How is the fog tide related to Luoxian Reef? Could you elaborate?"

Shi Qianye shook his head: "I don't know the specific details either. Only the two leaders on Bloodsail Island know the truth about this matter. I only overheard a few words by chance."

Jiang Yi looked enlightened and didn't press further: "So that's how it is. The Cangming Sea is indeed vast, and there are many secrets I've never heard of."

He stood silently for a moment.

He turned and walked to the stern of the boat, found an open space, lifted the hem of his shirt, and sat down on the ground.

Little Pear peeked out from her collar, her big, round eyes looking around curiously.

He wanted to take a stroll on the boat, but he was too timid and shy, so he just huddled inside his collar, clinging to the collar and not moving.

Jiang Yi smiled and poked its round head.

He then took out the small bronze shield, secretly channeled his magic power, and continued to erase the remaining marks on it.

At the same time, he slightly closed his eyes, comprehending the Daoist alchemy in his mind while using his magical power to cleanse his eyes and cultivate his sharpness.

To multitask, taking things one step at a time, is a unique form of spiritual practice...

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A day and night passed in the blink of an eye.

The ship sailed day and night, and the journey was smooth sailing without any major setbacks.

At noon that day, the sky was overcast and the sea fog was thick.

The ship slowly sailed into a sea area, surrounded by many deserted islands that appeared and disappeared in the fog.

Shi Qianye stood at the bow of the ship, raised his hand and pointed to the outline of a deserted island, and said indifferently: "That is where the black market is located. It is a mixed bag, with many informants and all kinds of people."

"You two should go alone; do not travel with us, lest you attract the attention of those with ulterior motives and become entangled in trouble later."

Jiang Yi and Qin Ruyi exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

Parting is imminent.

Jiang Yi was filled with mixed emotions. He solemnly bowed to Shi Qianye and said, "Thank you for seeing me off. The journey ahead is long and arduous. I hope you will take good care of yourself. I don't know when we will meet again."

Take care of yourself too.

Shi Qianye returned the greeting with a cupped hand, his expression softening somewhat: "The path of cultivation is long, and the scenery at the top is exceptionally beautiful. I hope that next time we meet, we can still address each other as fellow Daoists, instead of you addressing me with such trepidation as 'senior'."

Jiang Yi smiled upon hearing this and said earnestly, "Don't worry, that day will never come."

After saying that, he didn't linger any longer.

He raised his hand and cast a water-repelling spell, then he and Qin Ruyi jumped into the sea one after the other.

It was quickly swallowed up by the waves and disappeared without a trace.

As Shi Qianye watched the two figures disappear, the smile on his face vanished, and he looked ahead, his expression turning cold and indifferent again.

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Following the direction indicated by Shi Qianye, Jiang Yi and his companion swam swiftly underwater.

About an incense stick later.

When they resurfaced, a deserted island, half of which had been flattened, came into view.

Many wide waterways have been carved out of the island, winding and flowing through the entire deserted island.

Look around.

Stone houses and wooden sheds of varying heights and sizes line both sides of the waterway.

All the monks who came and went concealed their appearance with a face mask, straw hat, or hood.

A few people boldly showed their faces, but their expressions were stiff and not their real faces.

I observed them from a distance for a moment.

Jiang Yi said in a low voice, "This is the place. Be careful when you go in, don't reveal your identity, and assess the situation first."

"Um."

Qin Ruyi nodded slightly and pulled her hood down even lower.

The two walked silently, one after the other, toward the black market.

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