Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

Shortly after, in the kitchen.

Little Pear lay on the stove, its little tail swaying contentedly, its whole head buried in the large bowl, licking the spirit rice porridge with relish.

"Tsk..."

Jiang Yi stood to the side, watching the little thing bury its head in its food, a slight pout on his lips and a hint of disgust on his face.

This kitten looks no bigger than the palm of your hand, but it has an astonishingly large appetite.

This is already my second bowl; I'm not afraid of bursting my stomach.

Unfortunately, he has a terrible temper. If you don't give him food, he'll throw a tantrum and make a huge fuss, which is really annoying.

He sighed inwardly, his heart filled with regret.

This isn't just raising a spirit pet; it's like inviting an ancestor home.

With the meager income from fishing at sea, it's barely enough to support myself, let alone this good-for-nothing.

But if I just leave it there, I'm really unwilling to do it.

We need to find out its origins before we can make a decision.

After all, even the second-tier Thunder Pearl was sacrificed.

A few bowls of spirit rice porridge... I can only grit my teeth and accept it...

Not long after.

Little Pear licked the bottom of the bowl clean, making it shiny and bright, and then stretched contentedly.

Then it licked its little paws and whiskers, curled up into a ball, and dozed off on the stove.

As dawn broke and the first light of day appeared, it was time to set sail.

After a moment's thought.

Jiang Yi was still worried about leaving the little thing alone, so he picked it up and stuffed it into his collar.

After tidying up briefly in his bedroom, he picked up the fishing net and left the courtyard.

The courtyard across the street was open.

Niu Yaojin, carrying a fishing net on his shoulder, was also ready to go, stuffing several bamboo tubes into the cloth bag at his waist.

Seeing Jiang Yi come out, he grinned and called out loudly:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, where do you plan to cast your nets today? I found a good spot a few days ago. It's lush with aquatic plants and should yield a good catch. I'm just about to try my luck there. Why don't you come with me, Fellow Daoist Jiang? It'll be good to have someone to look after you on the way."

"Oh?"

Jiang Yi hesitated for a moment, then asked:

"Where is the place Fellow Daoist Niu mentioned? How far is it from Qingluo Island?"

"It's in a bay to the southeast, about half an hour away, not too far, Fellow Daoist Jiang, please rest assured."

Niu Yaojin patted his chest, his face full of confidence.

Jiang Yi nodded upon hearing this and smiled:

"That's good. Then I, Jiang, will share in Fellow Daoist Niu's good fortune and hope for a good harvest today."

"Let's go then!"

Niu Yaojin laughed loudly, stepped out of the courtyard gate, and beckoned Jiang Yi to head towards the dock.

The morning breeze was cool and carried a salty, fishy smell.

The two walked side by side, exchanging brief greetings and pleasantries with familiar neighbors along the way.

Before long, they arrived at the dock.

It was just dawn, but the dock was already bustling with people and rows of sails.

Many fishing boats are raising their sails and heading out to sea.

"Look, it's the Wang family's spirit ship. They're here on the island again to recruit people."

Niu Yaojin suddenly lowered his voice, his gaze fixed on a spot on the dock, his eyes filled with envy.

Jiang Yi's eyes flashed, and he turned his head to look.

It was a spirit ship that was completely black, nearly ten zhang long, without a mast, and covered with array patterns.

A powerful crossbow, a magical artifact, was mounted at the bow of the ship, its arrows gleaming coldly. Several Wang family cultivators were conversing on the deck.

Such spirit ships are incredibly valuable and versatile, making them highly coveted by all independent cultivators in the seas.

Not only can it be powered by spirit stones, making the journey swift and smooth, but it also eliminates the need for manual rowing.

Furthermore, it is equipped with defensive formations, so even if it encounters a sudden attack by monsters or a storm at sea, it can cope with the situation calmly and safely.

Unlike Jiang Yi's fishing boat made of sea mulberry wood, which can only roam the near sea and dare not go too far from the island.

If they encounter stronger monsters or bad weather, they can only hope for the best.

"Sigh~"

Thinking of this, Jiang Yi sighed silently, looking at his chest with resentment.

If he could successfully sell that second-tier lightning bead for a good price, he could probably afford a low-grade spirit ship.

Why bother looking so worried over a few spirit stones...?

Little Pear, fast asleep, was awakened by the noise from the dock.

The little head peeked out from the chest, the tips of the ears twitched, and the two little paws clung to the collar, looking around furtively with eyes full of curiosity.

"Meow?"

Noticing the gaze hanging down from above, it looked up, licked its beard, and blinked innocently.

Jiang Yi snorted and ignored him, pressing the little head back down.

They then untied the mooring lines, raised the sails, and slowly sailed out of the berth.

"Raise the sails! Set sail!"

Niu Yaojin, full of vigor, rowed vigorously while shouting back at Jiang Yi:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, stay close!"

At this moment, the sun is rising, painting the sky with rosy hues, the sea is shimmering, and a cool morning breeze is blowing.

Jiang Yi felt relieved, his frustration dissipated, and he smiled in response, then steered his boat to follow closely behind.

A short while later.

Two small fishing boats left the harbor and slowly headed southeast into the sea...

"..."

About half an hour later.

As the sun rises, sea mist rises.

Two fishing boats, one after the other, cleaved through the blue waves and sailed into a secluded bay with reefs and calm waters.

There are several desolate islets here, with jagged rocks and swirling mist, making them a perfect habitat for marine life.

Niu Yaojin looked around, lowered the sails and anchored, and shouted to Jiang Yi:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, let's split up and set up our nets around here. If there's any unusual activity, alert us immediately!"

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Niu, please be careful too!"

Jiang Yi responded loudly, rowed the boat, and paddled to the other side of the bay.

They waited until they were about several miles away from Niu Yaojin before lowering their sails and anchoring.

He cautiously looked around to make sure there was nothing unusual, then took out two fist-sized, fishy-smelling baits, kneaded them, and threw them forcefully into the sea.

He then unfurled the fishing net, secretly channeling his magical power, and with a flick of his arms, the net spread out like a cloud, precisely landing in the sea.

Next, just wait about half an hour, then pull in the net to see the harvest.

Jiang Yi tied the net rope, clapped his hands, returned to the shack, lay down, and gently pulled Xiao Li out from under his chest, teasing and playing with her.

"Meow!"

The little guy was sleeping soundly when he was suddenly woken up, and he immediately started meowing angrily.

It kicked its little paws wildly, struggling to break free from the clutches, then twisted and burrowed back into the collar, continuing to curl up and sleep soundly.

"hehe."

Jiang Yi shook his head, a gentle smile appearing on his lips.

Having this little thing with you can indeed alleviate the loneliness at sea.

After calming down, he also figured out a lot.

Little Pear is still in its cub stage, yet it can devour a second-tier spiritual object without leaving a drop, and shows no signs of discomfort.

Such an astonishing appetite is truly unheard of.

Whether it is a beaver or not, its bloodline must be extraordinary.

Losing a precious item is certainly a pity, but if you gain a spirit pet with exceptional talent in return, it's not necessarily a bad deal.

Now I only hope that this little guy won't disappoint me.

If one is truly useless except for eating and sleeping.

When the time comes and you get beaten up, don't blame me, Jiang, for being heavy-handed...