Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

Around 9:00 AM that day, the sky was clear and blue.

The sea breeze, carrying cool moisture, swept across Qingluo Island, dispelling the sweltering heat of the past few days.

Cave No. 17, No. 2 (B).

Inside the courtyard, three figures were sitting around a stone table.

Several dishes of food and wine were laid out on the table. The three of them drank and chatted, their glasses clinking, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

The food and drinks on this table were all brought by Niu Yaojin.

In recent months, he has visited Jiang Yi and Qin Ruyi every few days to chat.

This fog was a headache for other independent cultivators.

But this kid's luck turned around, and he got a huge bargain.

He looked radiant and his complexion was completely different.

In fact, he had been helping Ge Dahai tan talisman skins for the past six months.

Perhaps it was because their temperaments suited each other, or perhaps it was because Ge Dahai was getting old and had no hope of becoming an immortal, so he had the idea of ​​taking on a disciple to care for him in his old age and see him off in his final days.

Based on the idea of ​​"choosing the familiar over the unfamiliar".

Instead of painstakingly cultivating them from a young age, it's better to just pick up what's readily available right now.

A little over a month ago, Ge Dahai actually took the initiative to suggest taking him as his apprentice.

How could Niu Yaojin possibly refuse?

He immediately beamed with joy, bowed deeply, and called out "Master" in a clear and sweet voice.

This pleased Ge Dahai greatly, and he couldn't stop smiling.

Once the status was settled, he led Niu Yaojin to move to Dongfu District the next day.

Ge Dahai originally didn't care and had long lost his ambition. In recent years, he had been living in a secluded area for the sake of excitement.

Now that I have an apprentice, things are different.

Niu Yaojin has decent aptitude and is still young, so he can't be too casual about his place of cultivation.

as predicted.

Not long after moving to the cave dwelling area, with the help of two spirit pills, Niu Yaojin broke through the bottleneck and steadily stepped into the fifth level of Qi Refining, catching up with Jiang Yi.

After that, he put fishing out of his mind and devoted himself to learning the art of talisman making from his cheap master.

He aspired to become a respectable talisman master, as this was in line with his refined and cultivated temperament.

Although Ge Dahai is a bit of a lewd old man who likes to flirt with young girls, he is truly devoted to his apprentices.

He shared his skills without reservation, fulfilling his duties with utmost dedication, and personally teaching and guiding students step by step.

Jiang Yi was envious, and in his heart he had criticized the original owner's master countless times.

"Sigh~"

Soon after, Niu Yaojin raised his cup again to invite him to drink, a look of melancholy on his face, and sighed:

"My two fellow Daoists have no idea how exhausted I've been lately. That old man is stubborn and inflexible; he'll start cursing at the slightest provocation. Sigh, thinking back, I realize how carefree it was when I was fishing."

Jiang Yi immediately pouted, couldn't help but reach out and tap him, laughing and scolding:

"Fine! If you're so capable, then show some of the spirit of Shangxiu, stand up for yourself, resign from Senior Ge's position, and move back to your old place. If you do that, I, Jiang, will be convinced."

Qin Ruyi listened with a smile, her eyes crinkling as she covered her lips and chuckled.

She also drank a few glasses of wine, and a faint blush rose on her pretty face, adding a touch of charm.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Jiang is getting anxious."

Niu Yaojin grinned and said nonchalantly:

"I'm not here to show off, but to remind Fellow Daoist Jiang from time to time that you haven't moved an inch in months, haven't made any progress, and have rejected all the opportunities I found for you. What are you planning to do?"

Jiang Yi remained silent upon hearing this, and poured himself a cup of wine, a faint warmth welling up in his heart.

The world of cultivation may seem wonderful, but it is actually bloody and cruel.

It is already quite rare to have a good friend who is willing to put in some effort to care about you.

He raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp, then laughed and said:

"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Niu is about to become a cultivator, so I, Jiang, am not going to lag behind."

In a few days, I plan to go out to sea on a merchant ship and see if I can find any way out.

"Oh?"

Niu Yaojin and Qin Ruyi were both somewhat surprised to hear this.

The former asked:

"Where are you going? This is no joke, why so suddenly?"

Jiang Yi waved his hand, his tone calm:

"This was not a spur-of-the-moment idea for me. I had been thinking about this for a long time. I didn't know when the fog would end, and fishing alone was not a way out. I had to go out and see the world and broaden my horizons."

The two remained silent for a while, their expressions gradually becoming more relaxed.

He nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

They then poured each other more drinks, changed the subject to other things, and the atmosphere relaxed again.

Just as they were talking and laughing, the window of the side room was suddenly pushed open with a "bang".

But Little Pear woke up from her nap and skillfully crawled out.

The little guy climbed out the window, stretched, and shook his body vigorously.

Then it trotted over to Jiang Yi's feet, climbed up his robes to his knees, and looked up at him, meowing loudly.

Jiang Yi smiled and picked up a small piece of meat from the table to feed it to him.

Little Pear opened its mouth, caught the pear, chewed and swallowed it, licked its beard, and then looked up at it expectantly.

Seeing this, Jiang Yi inexplicably felt a bit mischievous.

With a slight smile, he deliberately raised his glass and offered it to her.

Without thinking, Little Pear stuck out her tongue and licked it.

As a result, she was choked by the pungent smell of alcohol, her face contorted, and she shook her head and sneezed repeatedly.

Then, enraged and embarrassed, he angrily scratched and scrambled around, causing a ruckus.

The three of them burst into laughter at the sight.

Niu Yaojin said with a smile:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, your cat is still no good. It's not very bright and looks like a low-level cultivation pet."

When I become successful in the future, I will definitely raise a magnificent cultivation pet, and then I'll open your eyes to a whole new world!

Qin Ruyi looked at Xiaoli with a smile, her eyes full of tenderness.

She really liked the pretty little guy.

However, Xiaoli is timid by nature and has a strong sense of defensiveness.

Having lived together in the same courtyard for so long, I still refuse to let her touch me.

Jiang Yi smiled but didn't reply.

He hugged Little Pear and coaxed it for a few moments until it calmed down a bit, then stood up and said to the two of them:

"While you two are chatting, I'll go to the kitchen to cook some porridge and come back later."

Niu Yaojin quickly waved his hand:

"Alright, it's getting late, and I have things to do. If I go back too late, that old man will start nagging again. Let's call it a day and meet again another day."

After saying this, he cupped his hands in farewell and took his leave.

Qin Ruyi got up to see him off.

Jiang Yi then picked up Xiao Li, who was still pouting, and went into the kitchen to start a fire and cook rice porridge....

......

a few days later.

In the dead of night, all was quiet except for the howling wind.

Inside a side room of the courtyard.

Jiang Yi closed his eyes slightly, formed hand seals, and sat cross-legged on the Water-Embracing Stone, practicing the Eye Sword Technique.

His face was tense, his brows were furrowed, and his eyelids trembled incessantly, as if thin snakes were crawling under them.

He let out muffled groans and low moans, his expression revealing a hint of pain.

Time slips away quietly.

I don't know how much time has passed.

a moment.

Jiang Yi gritted his teeth, dispelled the magic incantation, and suddenly opened his eyes!

Those eyes were sharp as swords, and suddenly two beams of light flashed across them!

There was a soft "hiss" sound.

On the wall about ten feet away, there were two small, shallow pits, as if they had been pricked by needles.

This is the method of the Eye Sword.

Jiang Yi had just completed his cultivation tonight, and two sharp energies had successfully sprouted in his eye sockets.

However, being a first-timer, he lost control and accidentally unleashed the power.

These two wisps of energy have only just begun to emerge, and their power is still weak, making them seem somewhat useless.

However, with time and nurturing, its power will gradually increase, reaching a level where it can defeat enemies.

Jiang Yi glanced at the marks on the wall, couldn't help but smile, and exhaled a breath of stale air.

The secret passage wasn't a waste of effort; it was finally completed before the departure.

He sat quietly for a moment, then closed his eyes slightly, made a hand seal, and cast a spell, gathering two sharp glints of energy in his eyes once more.

And it nurtures itself with secret methods, silently accumulating power.

Much later.

Jiang Yi opened his eyes again, glanced around the room, got up, lifted the water-rich stone, and lifted the bed board.

He took out several items from the pit and carried them close to his body, then picked up a bundle and slung it over his shoulder.

The fleet is departing today, so we need to arrive at the pier early to board the ship.

They left without warning and wouldn't wait for anyone.

He checked everything, pressed down on his sleeve pockets to make sure nothing was missing, and then tucked the sleeping little pear, curled up in the cat's bed, into his chest.

He then pushed open the door and hurried towards the dock...