Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

The sky was dim, the air was damp and salty, and the sea breeze howled mournfully.

The dock was deserted, unlike its usual bustling and noisy state.

Looking out from the shore towards the sea, the thick fog rolled and surged like a living thing.

A few dozen feet away, everything was in complete chaos, and nothing could be seen clearly, as if a wall of fog had been erected out of thin air between heaven and earth.

Jiang Yi and Niu Yaojin soon arrived at the dock.

From afar, one could see several members of the Wang family dressed in tight-fitting clothes, with an extraordinary air about them, who were in charge of recruiting people here.

A group of independent cultivators surrounded them, asking questions about various aspects of the sea mining expedition.

The leader of the Wang family was a middle-aged Taoist priest with a square face, a beard, and an imposing presence.

Judging from the faint aura emanating from him, his cultivation level is undoubtedly at the late stage of Qi Refining.

A hint of displeasure flashed across his eyes as he listened to the constant chatter.

But he still patiently pressed his hand down and spoke slowly:

"Fellow Daoists, there is no need to worry about safety. You can travel between Qingluo and Heijiao Islands on my Wang family's spirit ship. There will be absolutely no problems."

The fleet will make a round trip every ten days. Fellow Daoists who wish to go are welcome to register in advance. Once the spirit ship arrives, we can set sail for Black Reef Island.

After saying that, he waved to someone behind him, signaling them to prepare pen and ink to register the number of people, and then added:

"Let me explain to you all that the Xuan Tie ore vein has hard rock layers and is not easy to mine. Fellow Daoists whose cultivation level is lower than the mid-stage of Qi Refining should not go forward, as it would be a waste of energy."

Fellow cultivators whose cultivation level is suitable and who wish to go, please register here. Once you arrive at Black Reef Island, you can rest assured that everything will be well-organized, including food, lodging, and wages. We guarantee that everyone will return with a full load of good things.

Having said that, he walked to the side with his hands behind his back, leaving the trivial matters to be handled by the younger members of the clan.

On the outskirts of the crowd, Niu Yaojin nudged Jiang Yi with his elbow and asked in a low voice:

"So, Fellow Daoist Jiang, are you going or not?"

Jiang Yi frowned slightly, a hint of doubt still lingering in his eyes. Hearing this, he asked in a low voice:

"Fellow Daoist Niu, have you personally witnessed any of the rogue cultivators who went mining with the Wang family return safely to Qingluo Island?"

Niu Yaojin grinned broadly:

"Of course I've seen them. A few days ago, quite a few people came back with the fleet. Why are you suddenly asking about this?"

As soon as he spoke, his eyes flickered slightly, sensing the deeper meaning behind the words. After a moment's thought, he said:

"Does Fellow Daoist Jiang suspect there's something fishy about this matter? I think there's no need to worry. The Wang family wouldn't dare to do something so taboo. It's just that mining is probably not as easy as they make it out to be."

Jiang Yi nodded after hearing this, and most of his doubts disappeared.

His gaze fell on the cultivators who came forward to register one after another, his expression shifted slightly, and he weighed his options in secret.

Just as he hesitated, the leader of the Wang family noticed that the number of people who came forward to sign up was less than expected.

He frowned slightly and spoke again in a loud voice:

"Fellow Daoists, there is one more thing I would like to inform you: Black Reef Island contains a large first-order spiritual vein, which is full of spiritual energy and is no less than the cave dwellings where you usually reside."

Don't worry about being restricted in your cultivation. After work, you can relax on the island and practice your breathing exercises to improve your skills! You can earn money and practice at the same time!

Upon hearing this, several more people were immediately moved and rushed towards the registration desk.

Jiang Yi was one of them.

He grabbed Niu Yaojin, walked up to the Wang family cultivator in charge of registration, and asked with his hands clasped:

"Greetings, fellow Daoist. I've heard that one can obtain one spirit stone daily by mining there. Is that true?"

The Wang family cultivator raised his eyes and replied with a smile:

"That's right. If you dig up 100 catties of raw ore each day, you can receive one spirit stone. If you dig up more, you can get extra pay. The more you work, the more you earn. Settlement is done on the same day, and there are never any delays."

Jiang Yi nodded, then asked about food, lodging, and when he could return home if he didn't want to continue.

The Wang family cultivator patiently answered all their questions.

They said that food, drink, and accommodation would all be provided by the island.

If you don't want to continue, just let the manager know and you can return with the spirit ship; there will be no forced stay.

After a conversation...

Jiang Yi had no more doubts. He and Niu Yaojin exchanged a glance and both nodded slightly.

They then announced their names and cultivation levels.

After registering the information, the Wang family member handed over two wooden plaques and explained:

"The next spirit ship will depart at noon three days from now. Please remember to arrive at the dock on time, or we will not wait for you."

Jiang Yi and Niu Yaojin accepted the gifts, bowed in thanks, and turned to leave.

After walking a few steps, they suddenly spotted the figure of a group of people, including a man in black, in the crowd.

Blackie also happened to catch a glimpse of the two of them.

He cast a sinister glance his way, a sneer on his face.

However, due to the presence of the Wang family members, he dared not act rashly and quickly looked away, then stepped forward to register.

Jiang Yi ignored him and quickly returned to his residence with Niu Yaojin to pack their belongings.

soon.

He stood in the courtyard and looked around, finding that apart from the few dozen kilograms of spirit rice, there wasn't much else to pack.

Valuable items are meant to be carried close to the body, but water-bearing stones are too heavy and cumbersome.

Carrying it so openly on the road would only arouse suspicion.

After thinking about it, I decided to move it under the shed to place the water tank before I left.

In this way, even if someone breaks in, they probably won't notice...

"..."

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Yi has rarely gone out in the past few days.

Aside from strolling around the market area, he only went to the cave dwelling area once to inform Fairy Qin of his whereabouts.

It was noon that day.

The sky was overcast, and a light drizzle was falling.

Jiang Yi had already packed his things, placing several changes of clothes and a bag of rice on the table, ready to head to the dock.

"Meow~"

Little Pear perched on a branch of the jujube tree, her big, watery eyes looking over with a puzzled expression.

Seeing this, Jiang Yi smiled and deliberately teased it:

"You greedy cat are going broke by eating our house! Master is going on a long trip to earn spirit stones. You stay here and watch the house, and don't cause any trouble, understand?"

"Meow! Meow!"

Upon hearing this, Little Pear's cat eyes widened instantly, and with a flick of its tail, it leaped into Jiang Yi's arms.

The little paws gripped the robe tightly, the head was raised and it loudly accused, refusing to let go no matter what.

"Hahaha……"

Jiang Yi couldn't help but chuckle, stroked its fur, and gently instructed it:

"If you don't want to stay, then you'd better behave yourself when you're out and about. Don't wander off, and definitely don't cause trouble. There are many people and dangerous places to go; if you get caught by bad guys..."

"Meow~"

Little Pear twitched her ears, too lazy to listen to his babbling, and went straight to burrow into her clothes to hide.

He covered his eyes with his paws and immediately began to doze off.

Determined to stay by my side at all times today, I will not give my human a chance to leave me.

Jiang Yi shook his head and smiled, glanced at the sky, and felt that it was about time, so he picked up his bundle and pushed open the door to go out.

The gate to the courtyard across the street was open.

Niu Yaojin had already finished packing and was waiting at the door with a bulging cloth bag on his shoulder.

Upon seeing Jiang Yi leave, he immediately grinned and quickly went to greet him.

The two greeted each other and walked side by side toward the dock...