Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

The stone surface has a plain and unremarkable texture, and its feel is no different from the bluestone that can be found everywhere by the sea.

Jiang Yi tentatively channeled a wisp of magical power into the vessel, but it was like a clay ox sinking into the sea, without the slightest response.

"Shui Yun Shi..."

After examining it for a moment, he shook his head slightly, giving up on figuring it out.

Although he did not perceive anything extraordinary about the stone, he still had more faith in Ling Tong's abilities.

Stop hesitating for now, lay the bluestone in the center of the bed, lift the hem of the bed, and sit down properly.

Then he closed his eyes, cleared his mind of distractions, and slowly formed hand seals to begin his cultivation.

Not long after.

The nearby spiritual energy was stirred, and strands of it, like silk threads, silently surged in and entered Jiang Yi's body through his pores.

Then, it is mixed and swept up by magical power, circulating through the meridians, repeatedly tempered, and refined, removing the dross and retaining the essence.

Only when the power reaches the Heavenly Dipper number and the elements become compatible and unified can it be transformed into new magical power, which slowly flows into the Dantian Qi Sea.

at the same time.

Just as Jiang Yi was focusing on his cultivation.

The water-bearing stone beneath him also quietly underwent changes as the spiritual energy within the room gradually increased.

It is slowly gathering the scattered spiritual energy around it at an imperceptible pace.

The process is so subtle that it's almost imperceptible without careful observation...

"..."

Time flies.

Before they knew it, the candles in the room burned out, plunging the room into darkness.

Only the starlight and moonlight filtering through the window cast a hazy glow.

a moment.

Little Pear, who was curled up in the corner and fast asleep, yawned and opened her sleepy cat eyes.

It looked around the room and its gaze quickly fell on Jiang Yi, who was sitting cross-legged.

He tilted his head and stared at it for a long time before getting up and climbing onto the bluestone. He then brought his nose close to his waist and sniffed the cloth bag containing the turtle eggs.

"Meow~"

Little Pear licked her beard, tilted her head back, and called out.

After waiting for a while and seeing that Jiang Yi had no reaction, she could only lie down sullenly and curl up next to him.

Before long, his eyelids drooped and he fell into a deep sleep.

Silent all night.

Then it was dawn again.

As dawn broke and the sea breeze grew cool, a pale white light appeared in the east.

"call--"

Jiang Yi exhaled a breath of stale air, leisurely waking up from his meditation. He dispersed the hand seals in his hands and slowly opened his eyes.

A glint of light flashed in his eyes, then quickly returned to its clear, bright state.

He raised his hands, clenched his fists repeatedly, and felt the magical power flowing through his body, his eyes thoughtful.

After a night of cultivation, the magical power he had cultivated was actually more than usual, which was an unexpected delight.

"good."

Jiang Yi smiled slightly and gently stroked the blue stone beneath him.

This item does indeed have some merit; it can improve the efficiency of breathing exercises.

Although it doesn't have the immediate effects of a magic pill, its cumulative benefits to spiritual practice are undeniable.

Judging from this, the piece of bluestone that we painstakingly carried back yesterday is probably the biggest gain.

Its value cannot be measured by twenty spirit stones.

Jiang Yi smiled and glanced around unconsciously, only to find that Xiao Li had fallen asleep next to him at some point.

It was fast asleep, curled up in a fluffy ball, its belly rising and falling gently, looking incredibly cute.

Jiang Yi reached out and gently stroked its fur, his eyes softening.

After taking a closer look, I was suddenly startled and realized that the little guy seemed a little different from yesterday.

Its body size has subtly increased, and its hair has grown longer, becoming thicker and smoother.

When you lift it out and give it a slight shake, it feels noticeably heavier in your hand.

"Meow~"

After several attempts to wake her, Little Pear's peaceful sleep was disturbed. She kicked her little paws wildly and opened her eyes angrily.

Upon recognizing Jiang Yi, it blinked and grumbled twice in dissatisfaction.

She then twisted her body, nimbly slipped into his collar, and continued to curl up and sleep soundly.

Jiang Yi shook his head, chuckled silently, got up and went out to the kitchen.

He rolled up his sleeves, fetched water and started a fire, scooped half a pound of spirit rice from the rice jar into the pot, cracked a turtle egg into it, and began to cook rice porridge.

Soon, the aroma of the rice rose up.

The fine, delicate scent seeped into the nose, instantly clearing the mind.

"Meow~ Meow!"

Little Pear was wide awake. She jumped up, poked her little head out from her collar, stared intently at the iron pot on the stove, and meowed urgently.

Jiang Yi couldn't help but chuckle, so he picked it up, placed it by the stove, and stroked it back and forth with his fingertips:

"Don't worry, it'll be ready soon."

"Meow~"

Little Pear sat upright, its little tail wrapped around its front paws, staring intently at the iron pot.

Not long after that.

A pot of Lingmi turtle egg porridge is cooked perfectly, and its aroma becomes increasingly rich.

The man and the cat enjoyed their meal.

In no time, they finished the whole pot of porridge.

After finishing his breakfast, Jiang Yi tidied up quickly, took two baits, picked up his fishing net, and went out the door.

Niu Yaojin had already gotten up, and with the courtyard gate wide open, he was enjoying a bowl of fish soup.

Seeing Jiang Yi come out, he quickly finished his drink in a few gulps, wiped his mouth, and strode out the door, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, let's go! The weather's fine today, let's set sail early!"

"Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking."

Jiang Yi smiled and nodded, walking alongside him toward the dock.

The first light of dawn broke, and a gentle sea breeze blew.

The dock was bustling with people and masts, creating a lively scene.

Not long after.

Two small fishing boats raised their sails and slowly sailed out of the harbor, heading towards the southeast sea area.

About half an hour later.

The two sailed to the sea area from the previous day, exchanged a few words, and then went their separate ways to prepare to cast their nets for fishing.

Several other fishing boats followed at a distance, maintaining a comfortable distance.

Seeing that they had anchored there, they all followed suit and anchored and lowered their sails in the nearby bay.

Jiang Yi glanced up at it, his gaze indifferent, and ignored it.

Such things are commonplace; if someone on the island has a bountiful catch, the news simply cannot be kept secret.

The next day, other independent cultivators would follow, wanting to find out the details and get a share of the profits.

With the speed of their small fishing boats, they couldn't shake off these people at all, so they could only let them do as they pleased and rely on their own abilities.

Time passed slowly.

As the sun rises higher, the sea becomes calm and the waves shimmer.

Jiang Yi had just hauled in his first net, and the catch was quite good. He was preparing to cast his second net.

But before he could even finish tidying up the fishing net, the sky changed without warning.

At first, there were only a few muffled claps of thunder, then the light dimmed, and the sea breeze became brisk, carrying a chill.

In just a few breaths, dark clouds gathered wildly at the horizon, quickly obscuring the entire sky like splashed ink.

The calm sea suddenly began to churn, with wave after wave crashing against the boat and rocking it violently.

"Meow~"

Little Pear, who was playing on the boat, was startled. She meowed and scurried to Jiang Yi's feet, hooking her little paws onto his robe and climbing up. In a few moments, she had squeezed into his collar.

Only a pair of mischievous big eyes were visible, looking around curiously.

"Don't be afraid, it's okay."

Jiang Yi patted his chest, gently reassuring him, then his gaze swept over the sky and the sea, his expression becoming extremely solemn.

This sign of impending doom has come so swiftly and unexpectedly that it is no ordinary event and cannot be taken lightly.

On the other side, Niu Yaojin had also become alert and quickly rowed his boat closer, shouting loudly:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, the sea conditions are treacherous; a huge storm is brewing! Let's quickly go ashore and take shelter until the storm subsides!"

Jiang Yi nodded upon hearing this and said in a deep voice:

"Let's get ashore quickly!"

The two dared not delay any longer and rowed vigorously, finally reaching the shore at the shallows where they had been the day before.

Given this celestial phenomenon, they dared not leave the boat at sea, so they simply worked together to push it onto the beach and moved several large rocks to brace the bottom of the boat.

Then secure it firmly to the rocks on the shore with ropes to ensure it won't be swept away by the giant waves.

"Boom—!"

Just as the two men secured the fishing boat, a deafening thunderclap rang in their ears.

Dark clouds rolled overhead, lightning flashed, one after another.

The wind whipped up sand and stones, making it almost impossible for people to stand. Water sprayed everywhere along the shore, and waves rose several meters high.

Jiang Yi and Niu Yaojin stopped and looked back, letting out a long breath, both still feeling some lingering fear.

Not far away.

The independent cultivators who had come to fish also rowed their boats ashore, looking flustered and clearly quite frightened.

Niu Yaojin looked up at the sky, then at the sea, and shook his head, saying:

"A thunderstorm is coming, and judging by the looks of it, it won't be over anytime soon. Let's find somewhere to take shelter from the rain."

"it is good."

Jiang Yi readily agreed. After surveying the surrounding terrain, he quickly waved and strode off to one side.

He was busy looking for a hiding place, but he didn't notice that the little pear on his chest was no longer flustered, but instead tried to stick out of his collar.

Its big eyes were wide open, staring at the sky filled with rumbling thunder and flashing lightning, its little tail wagging back and forth, looking excitedly eager to try...