Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

It was past midnight, and the sky was already bright.

Inside the small courtyard on the hillside.

Steam rose from the stone table, filling the air with the aroma of tea.

Jiang Yi sat calmly under the shade of a tree, slowly warming the teacup and preparing the tea.

This helps to adjust one's mindset and calm chaotic thoughts.

This trip to the market has squandered almost all of my savings.

Spirit rice, pills, ancient books, plus the "Eye Sword Technique" worth over a hundred spirit stones.

Now, all I have left are less than eighty spirit stones.

With the current fog and high tide, fishing at sea is impossible.

Another major incident has occurred on Black Reef Island, cutting off the mining business.

If I calculate it that way, I'll probably have to tighten my belt and live a tight life for a while.

Little Pear is rather simple-minded and doesn't worry about these trivial matters at all.

Right now, it's lying on the corner of the stone table, happily munching on a roasted chicken, occasionally letting out satisfied snoring sounds, its little tail swaying contentedly behind it.

Jiang Yi glanced at it a few times, then shook his head and sighed with slight disdain.

He then picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and began to peruse the newly purchased classic text.

Both of these books contain records of metal-related spiritual objects and are compiled in great detail.

It not only lists the effects and grades of the spirit creatures, but also includes corresponding illustrations.

It's clear that the author put a lot of thought into it, so these spirit stones weren't wasted.

As Jiang Yi sipped his tea, he slowly turned the pages of the book, gradually becoming engrossed in it.

After a while.

His fingers paused, his gaze sharpened, and he saw a pattern that looked extremely familiar.

The object in the picture is a spirit ore, dark and heavy, with a faint golden glow. It is the Xuan Tie refined gold that I have encountered many times before.

The book lists details such as the origin, uses, and material properties of Xuan Tie Jing Jin.

What he said was almost identical to the results of Ling Tong's identification.

Jiang Yi quickly skipped over these details, focusing only on the one he valued most.

This point is mentioned at the bottom of the page, but no specific figure is given; only a general price range is indicated.

A rough estimate suggests that each tael of refined gold is worth approximately one hundred to one hundred and fifty spirit stones.

The specifics depend on the quality.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Yi's eyes twitched, and his mind raced.

One tael of refined gold can be sold for over a hundred spirit stones!

He probably dug out three or four pounds of these things over the past few months.

Even if we take the lowest estimate of a hundred spirit stones, wouldn't that be...?

Three or four thousand spirit stones?!

hiss!

this......

So it turns out that I, Jiang, am actually this wealthy?

Jiang Yi's eyes lit up, he gasped, and his mouth involuntarily stretched into a wide grin that he couldn't close for a moment.

"Meow?"

The little pear on the table twitched its ear tips and took a moment from its busy schedule to glance up.

Seeing Jiang Yi's dazed and silly grin, it blinked warily, quietly moved away with the roast chicken in its mouth, and then relaxed and buried itself in its food.

Jiang Yi, who had been excited for a while, slowly suppressed his joy and forced himself to calm down.

The treasures are indeed valuable, but they are still buried in the mine.

The situation on Black Reef Island is currently unclear.

Whether or not we can go back, and when we can go back, are still unknown.

It's said that once you've got the money, you can rest easy; as long as you haven't received it, it's not a valid claim.

Opening champagne at halftime is a major taboo!

"Phew~"

Jiang Yi took a deep breath, his expression gradually returning to calm. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued turning the pages of the book.

Not long after.

He frowned slightly, closed the book, reached for another volume, and began flipping through it rapidly with his fingertips.

After a few breaths, his gaze settled on a certain page.

On the page was drawn a pool of golden, luminous liquid, as thick as lead or mercury.

Below the illustrations, a line of striking seal script characters is marked:

"Golden Marrow Liquid, a low-grade second-tier spiritual item, is extremely rare and is mostly found deep within mineral veins."

"It has endless uses for cultivators with metal spiritual roots. It can be refined to enhance cultivation, used to assist in the cultivation of metal-based secret techniques, and can also be used as a foundation-building condensation liquid."

Jiang Yi stared at those few lines of text, his gaze unblinking, and did not look away for a long time.

After a while.

He abruptly closed the book, his lips pressed tightly together, his chest pounding.

That thing was actually a spiritual object that could assist in Foundation Establishment!

As we had guessed, it was indeed extraordinary!

Unfortunately, it has the metal element.

If one's nature is water-based and compatible with one's spiritual roots, then that is even more gratifying.

Golden marrow liquid...

Second-tier Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object...

Jiang Yi suddenly stood up and paced back and forth in the courtyard with his hands behind his back.

His brows were furrowed, his fingers spread wide, and he would occasionally look up at the sky, his expression one of extreme struggle.

Three or four catties of black iron and refined gold are worth thousands of spirit stones.

A single serving of Golden Marrow Elixir is worth three to five thousand spirit stones.

The sum of these two amounts to an enormous fortune, enough to change one's fate and destiny!

With such temptation in front of them, it would be impossible for anyone not to be tempted.

The key issue is that the situation on Black Reef Island is currently unclear.

Shi Qianye's cryptic warning before leaving was probably not just a casual remark; something big might happen on the island.

If we rashly set off, it might bring more misfortune than fortune.

Furthermore, figuring out how to evade the mine's guards and successfully bring the treasure out is also a tricky matter that requires careful consideration.

A moment later.

Jiang Yi paused, reason prevailing over his feet.

hold on.

Let's wait and see...

The location where the Golden Marrow Elixir and the refined gold were buried was extremely secret, known only to him.

Even if something unexpected happens on the island, it should not be lost.

If we really want to set off, we should wait until the situation becomes clearer before making a decision.

Thinking of this.

He smacked his lips, poured himself a cup of tea and drank it all in one gulp, then turned to look at Xiao Li.

The little guy had already finished a whole roasted chicken, and his belly was round and full.

She was lying lazily on the table, licking her little paws contentedly while secretly observing Jiang Yi.

Seeing him suddenly look at her, she immediately looked away, casually twisting her body as if nothing had happened, pretending to be completely unaware.

"Ha ha ha ha......"

Jiang Yi burst into laughter, scooped up Xiao Li, and showered her with kisses on the forehead.

"Meow~"

Xiaoli looked completely bewildered, unaware of what was happening, but she vaguely sensed an overwhelming feeling of joy.

It yawned, licked its little paws, then closed its eyes, letting Jiang Yi do whatever he wanted, and just went to sleep.

He vented his frustration briefly.

Jiang Yi calmed the turmoil in his heart, tucked the pear back into his chest, and sat down at the table again.

He drank several cups of cold tea in succession, then flicked his long sleeves and slowly closed his eyes.

With his mind at peace and his distracting thoughts subsiding, he carefully reviewed the entire manual of the "Eye Sword Technique" in his mind.

"The eyes are the windows of the spirit and the orifices of the breath. The sword is the ultimate sharpness."

"Use your eyes as a sheath, your breath as a blade, conceal your sharpness in emptiness, and when you strike, it will be like lightning."

"Concentrate your mind on your pupils and draw your breath in three circles. Do not rush or be impatient; let it flow like a silkworm spinning silk, continuously and without ceasing."

At the beginning of the process, it is as rough as sand and as painful as needles; this is the critical hurdle.

One must maintain perseverance, working tirelessly day and night, until one's sharpness is contained within, remaining silent and unassuming, and one's energy flows freely; only then can one be said to have entered the gate…

Time passed slowly.

The sea breeze carried a salty, fishy smell.

Jiang Yi sat motionless, his brows slightly furrowed, his fingertips lightly tapping the table, already immersed in the profound incantation...