Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

The next day.

At dawn, the light was still dim, and the night was not yet over.

A few rays of light pierced through the window frames and entered the room, outlining the shapes of the tables, chairs, and beds.

On the couch, Jiang Yi sat cross-legged, his hands forming a mudra, still immersed in meditation.

Xiao Li was no longer by his side.

The little guy had been awake for a while and wandered around the house several times. He was so bored that he was drawn in by the chirping of birds outside the window, so he pushed open the wooden window and slipped out.

Right now, he's perched on the old jujube tree in the yard, busy catching birds to play with.

time flies.

The room was quiet and still.

In the blink of an eye, another cup of tea's time had passed.

"call--"

With a long, turbid breath, Jiang Yi dispersed the hand seals, withdrew his magical power, and slowly opened his eyes.

His gaze was briefly blank for a moment, then quickly returned to clarity.

He raised an eyebrow slightly, used his inner vision to check his cultivation progress, and a smile quickly appeared on his lips.

Not bad.

One Qi Gathering Pill was equivalent to two or three months of dedicated cultivation.

He clicked his tongue and couldn't help but sigh softly:

"Wealth, companions, methods, and environment are the most important resources for cultivation. This is absolutely true. Without spirit stones to purchase elixirs and without treasures to assist in cultivation, even the best aptitude cannot escape the suffering of time."

The original owner had broken through to the third level of Qi Refining many years ago, and his foundation was already profound. He was only one step away from the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Now that he has the Water-Nourishing Stone by his side, if he can buy a few more nourishing pills, he believes that it won't be long before he can break through the bottleneck and enter the mid-stage of Qi Refining!

Sit quietly and regulate your breathing for a while.

Jiang Yi snapped out of his daze, noticed that Xiao Li wasn't beside him, smiled knowingly, got up, and pushed open the door to leave.

The morning light was just beginning to break, the air was fresh, and it carried a pleasant fragrance of grass and trees.

There was a rustling sound in the jujube tree, with the branches and leaves making a rustling noise. Several birds flapped their wings and were chased around by Xiao Li, chirping and hopping.

With a slight smile on his face, Jiang Yi watched for a while with his hands behind his back, letting the little guy do whatever he wanted, and then went straight to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for the day.

Not long after.

The aroma of rice wafted from the kitchen, filling the entire courtyard.

Jujube tree branches.

Little Pear was perched on a tree, its tiny claws firmly gripping a bird, its big eyes glaring at it as it bared its teeth.

Watching the bird frantically flapping its wings in panic, it looked smug, its little tail swaying back and forth, appearing quite proud.

Suddenly, the little guy's nose twitched as he smelled the aroma. His eyes lit up, and he leaped down from the treetop with a "whoosh" and ran excitedly towards the kitchen.

"Chirp!"

The captured bird, now free, frantically flapped its wings, forgetting even its nest, and flew away cursing and swearing.

Only two feathers remained, swirling and drifting gently down.

soon.

A person and a cat filled their bellies.

Jiang Yi quickly tidied himself up, then picked up the fishing net and went out.

They arrived at the dock together with Niu Yaojin and set sail to fish...

......

Time flies.

More than a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, Jiang Yi's life was very regular.

Every day he would go out to sea early to fish and earn spirit stones, and at night he would diligently cultivate in the courtyard to hone his skills.

With a quirky little guy by my side, life isn't too bad.

He went out to sea with Niu Yaojin a few days ago, and their catch was originally quite good.

Although he was not as lucky as he was on the first day, he could still earn eight or nine taels of spirit sand every day.

However, as more and more independent cultivators came to fish, their income gradually declined and became increasingly unsustainable.

Without a fixed place to go, the two have stopped traveling together in recent days and instead set sail separately.

While casting their nets to catch fish, they also explored new and desirable territories.

Also.

There's another piece of news circulating widely in the market recently.

It is said that a cave dwelling left behind by a master has appeared in the coral forest where the undercurrent occurred before!

This incident quickly caused a huge uproar, with all sorts of rumors flying around.

The forces of Qingluo Island and several nearby islands successively sent people to investigate and confirm the truth.

Many independent cultivators were also eager to try their luck and rushed to the Coral Forest, hoping to seize the opportunity and turn their lives around.

But Jiang Yi wasn't interested in it and didn't join in the fun.

Putting aside the fact that the news is hard to verify, even if there really is a master's cave, it's not up to a mere Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator like him to get a share.

If you recklessly approach someone without knowing the risks, you'll likely not only fail to find an opportunity but also lose your life in vain.

It would be more practical to be more diligent and catch more spirit fish.

Otherwise, we really won't be able to afford food...

Although the catch has been decent these days, the kitten can't keep up with its appetite. It eats everything from rice and fish to shrimp, at least three times a day.

If it weren't for good luck, and finding a bargain in the market area that earned me a dozen or so spirit stones, my pockets would have been empty long ago...

That day.

As evening approached, a cool sea breeze blew.

"Sigh~"

At the dock, after selling his catch, Jiang Yi weighed the money bag in his hand and couldn't help but sigh.

Shaking his head, he shouldered his fishing net and went ashore, walking towards the market in the afterglow of the setting sun.

"Meow~"

A moment later, Little Pear poked her head out from her chest, looked up at Jiang Yi, her big eyes watery, and kept licking her beard.

"hehe."

Jiang Yi looked down, chuckled helplessly, and couldn't help but rub its round head vigorously.

This little guy not only has an enormous appetite, but his changes are also astonishing, almost changing every day.

Over time, as it has grown and matured, its appearance has become quite different from that of a typical beaver, and its fur is no longer that grayish color.

At a glance.

Light blue eyes, pink nose, and dark blue fur all over its body.

Its back and limbs are adorned with flowing black patterns, while small tufts of silver hair grow from the tips of its ears and tail.

She has a neat and pretty appearance, and her presentation is truly outstanding.

It hasn't grown much, but it's still slender and delicate. Excluding its tail, its body length is less than a foot.

Jiang Yi has also been paying attention to information about cat-like monsters lately.

Unfortunately, no record has been found that matches Xiaoli's talent and appearance, and its origin remains unknown.

"Meow~"

Before long, seeing that its owner didn't speak, Little Pear widened its eyes, scratched his chin with its paw, and called out again in a stronger tone.

Jiang Yi frowned, pressed it back down, and said irritably:

"What's all the noise about? Let's get down to business. You won't starve to death."

"Meow~"

Little Pear flicked its tail, hummed softly, and slowly licked itself with its little paws for a while.

Then he arched his body, found a more comfortable position, and curled up into a ball to doze off.

Jiang Yi kept walking and soon stepped into the market, strolling around the stalls.

About an incense stick later, he walked out quickly with a dark face.

He went straight into a rice shop and bought ten catties of spirit rice.

Walking back to the street, he glanced at the sky, touched the eight spirit stones he had left in his pocket, and looked somewhat conflicted.

After a moment's thought, he took a deep breath and hurried toward the Myriad Pills Pavilion, intending to buy a Qi-Nourishing Pill.

Now that I'm about to break through my cultivation barrier, it's a crucial moment to press on with all my might, so I can't be stingy with these few spirit stones.

Once you advance to the fourth level of Qi Refining, your strength will increase, and you'll naturally earn spirit stones much faster.

Never neglect the essential for the trivial, lest you lose sight of the bigger picture.

Soon after.

Jiang Yi put away the pill bottle, left the Myriad Pill Pavilion, and hurried back to his residence.

"..."

at the same time.

It is more than a thousand miles away from Qingluo Island.

Here on the seabed lies a vast, undulating coral forest.

The corals are layered upon each other, colorful and vibrant, like ancient trees in a mountain forest, stretching as far as the eye can see.

It is home to countless schools of fish, abundant in marine life, and rich in spiritual creatures, making it a truly treasure land.

It has attracted many cultivators from the surrounding area, who come here year after year to seek opportunities.

However, while there are many treasures, there are also many risks.

The depths of the coral forest are teeming with second-tier sea beasts, making it extremely dangerous.

Therefore, most of the cultivators who come here to try their luck only dare to linger on the periphery and do not dare to venture deep into the area.

at this time.

Deep in the coral forest.

Within a uniquely shaped depression surrounded by reefs on three sides, over a hundred figures were gathered in twos and threes.

These people have varying levels of cultivation, ranging from the early to the late stages of Qi Refining.

Everyone stared intently at the depression, yet dared not approach it even a step closer.

He only occasionally glanced at the three figures at the front, his eyes revealing awe and envy.

The three individuals possessed calm demeanor and sharp gazes; they were all true cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage.

The man in the lead had a ruddy complexion and white hair and beard; he was none other than Feng Yuanshan, the master of Qingluo Island.

Not far to his side stood a woman with a cold and stern face, exuding an imposing aura.

She is Shui Linglong, an elder of Ling'ao Island and Cang'ao Sect.

The other man was a burly, strong man wearing a red fur cloak and radiating a scorching heat.

He was Xiao Tiexin, an elder of the Xiao family on Crimson Flame Island.

The three stood apart, wary of each other, but their eyes all fell on the depression in the ground.

That place was originally shrouded in a formation.

However, over the years, the formation has become incomplete and riddled with flaws.

Looking around, one can see cracks moving rapidly, flashing by and revealing what lies within.

The three of them silently observed each other without uttering a word.

He appeared calm and collected, but a glint of cunning shone in his eyes; he was already itching to make a move...