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Chapter 61: Chapter 61: The Island Master
After exchanging Mana marks, Li Quanqing felt exceptionally secure about becoming the Island Master of Fish-Dragon Island.
With a Second-rank Spirit Talisman by his side, and able to call on stand-in services anytime, he wouldn’t even fear facing someone at the Foundation Establishment level...
Nonsense!
He was going there to raise fish and tend to fields, not out of some hole in his brain looking to offend those at Foundation Establishment for no reason.
Those words are inauspicious, delete and rephrase!
Returning to the fishpond, Li Quanqing packed up his luggage and officially began moving.
He filled his Spiritual Beast Bag and handed the two fishponds over to Li Kunshui and Li Quanzhu, having also agreed on the compensation in Spirit Stones.
He officially set off!
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Amidst sprawling waves, Li Quanqing rode on a Longevity Turtle, leisurely heading towards Fish-Dragon Island.
The azure sea under the blue sky was boundless, with clusters of soft white clouds drifting overhead, and the sunshine sprinkling warmth upon him.
Moo moo!
Ao Qing excitedly swam around in the sea, experiencing for the first time the vastness of the world beyond the narrow confines of the fishpond.
A Flood Dragon can’t be raised in shallow fishpond waters; only in the boundless sea can a True Dragon be nurtured.
Spit spit spit!
Worried that Ao Qing might feel lonely, Li Quanqing let out a few of its companions.
Unexpectedly, the Green Jade Carps were so thrilled that they started spitting water, frolicking and splashing in the sea, having a grand time.
Under the sunlight, the Water Arrows refracted multicolored beams of light, and the dancing spirit carps with their fluttering fins looked like spirits sculpted from green jade, instantly captivating.
Li Quanqing also found it a delightful sight; this truly was the carefree life of a cultivator.
After swimming for two days, they finally arrived at Fish-Dragon Island without encountering any trouble; the journey was smooth and safe.
The Spirit Island was slender, resembling a crescent moon standing in the sea, stretching for dozens of miles with lush forests vibrant with life.
The entire island was enveloped by an Array, controlled by cultivators, strong enough to block enemies at the level of Qi Refining Perfection.
Li Quanqing first instructed Ao Qing and its mates to patrol the seas around the island, checking for any Demon Beasts making nests.
Then, taking out an Array Plate, he activated the Array, and with the Longevity Turtle, landed on a shallow beach.
"Are there actually people on the island?"
Li Quanqing frowned, looking up to see wisps of cooking smoke rising and scattering into the blue void with the wind.
On closer approach, it turned out to be a fairly sized village inhabited by numerous mortals.
"Roar roar!"
The Longevity Turtle lazily roared at them; as a Demon Beast, its roar was like thunder, causing a commotion.
"Immortal Master! The new Immortal Master has arrived, hurry to welcome him!"
A crowd of mortals ran over in a fluster, very respectful, all sturdy mortal warriors and beautiful maids, with no elderly or children present.
Li Quanqing understood, "Were you brought here by the previous Island Master?"
"Yes, Lord, we are willing to serve you, the Immortal Master, and work like horses and oxen without complaint!"
The crowd looked at him anxiously. no𝚟𝚙u𝚋.c𝚘m
The former Island Master was an aged Loose Cultivator who failed in attempting to breach the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement and passed away on the spot, leaving them orphaned.
Unfortunately, Li Quanqing wasn’t planning to keep these mortals.
"Take me around the island."
He instructed without giving a direct response.
Fish-Dragon Island was rugged with continuous mountains, with very few valleys suitable for planting Spirit Rice and Spiritual Medicine; only a few hundred acres.
The Spirit Veins of the island mostly converged in the Fish-Dragon Pool.
The shore had fine white sand, with a dozen or so exquisitely constructed pavilions and cave mansions; the original owner also resided here throughout the year.
The surface of Fish-Dragon Pool was vast, spanning tens of thousands of acres, with spirit energy-rich waters that were even better than a B-grade fishpond.
Li Quanqing opened his Spiritual Beast Bag and fish basket, plop plop, releasing all the stifled Spiritual Beasts.
Suddenly seeing such a vast expanse of sea, the Azure Water Python, Copper-armored Crabs, and others were stunned, soaking and swimming freely in the cool seawater, blissfully almost fainting.
"You may disperse on your own, I have arrangements for your destinations."
Looking at the mortals gazing at him with longing eyes, Li Quanqing intentionally put on a stern face, appearing very authoritative.
Some discerned the meaning in his words, their expressions dimmed, and even a beautiful but reluctant maid tried to flirt with him by batting her eyelashes covertly.
However, Li Quanqing ignored her completely and rode away on the Longevity Turtle, leaving the archipelago in search of Ao Qing and the others.
After rounding up all the Green Jade Carps and ensuring there were no hidden Demon Beasts nearby, Li Quanqing wasn’t in a hurry to return. Instead, he took out a talisman and crushed it.
This was the signal agreed with his family; a steward from Baoying Fang would come to meet and take over from him.
Soon, a Spirit Boat, slicing through the waves, approached with four Cultivators on board.
Three were Family Stewards, one at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer and two at the Sixth Layer.
The last person, an unremarkable old man with low cultivation, bore an air of arrogance; his Magic Robe shone with spirit light and was embroidered with Bagua patterns.
"I am Li Yulong. This must be the nephew of Quanqing from the Artifact Refining Hall, truly a young hero among us!"
The leading steward was very polite, bowing slightly as he introduced the old man behind him: "Master Han, a high-grade Array Master, revered in our family."
The group interacted harmoniously; even the proud Master Han treated the young man in the green robe with courteous respect.
Li Quanqing took the opportunity to mention the mortals on the island, and Li Yulong readily agreed to help relocate them to the mortal nations controlled by the Li Family.
"The Island Protection Array of Fish-Dragon Island is the high-grade First Rank Sky Blue Water Formation, which utilizes the abundant Water Element Essence Qi for enhanced power."
As Master Han examined the wear on the Array Flags and Array Bases around the island, he explained in detail how to manipulate the array for defense.
Li Quanqing listened with keen interest.
"Excellent, this grand formation is in perfect condition and well-maintained, worry-free indeed."
After inspecting the entire island, Master Han reached his final conclusion.
At this moment, Li Yulong called over a large ship to transport all the mortals.
Li Quanqing bid farewell to everyone and handed over a bag of Spirit Stones as a token of gratitude.
Standing alone on the now deserted shore, listening to the crashing waves, his smile grew wider until he couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Finally... a master of his own island!
The young man gazed across the lush Spirit Island and the boundless Hanhai Sea, feeling the world vast and full of opportunities.
He couldn’t wait to send out several Sound Transmission Talismans, calling his friends.
"I, Li Quanqing, the newly appointed Island Master of Fish-Dragon Island, come quickly!"
The first to arrive was Li Quanfu, who had spent a year managing a shop in the Workshop and had developed a more cunning demeanor.
"Boss, these are the Green Jade Fish fry you ordered, totaling one hundred thousand."
Behind him were two large ships, and a group of fishermen began transferring the fry into the Fish-Dragon Pool.
With the Array guarding, there was no fear of the fry escaping.
Li Quanfu started setting out the Spiritual Wine and dishes, preparing silently, knowing well that his master was unaware of the intricacies of private cultivator gatherings.
"Quanqing, open up, I’ve brought some good wine!"
Following closely was Li Quange, his black robe fluttering, accompanied by Li Quanmo from the main family branch, both serious and stern.
After inviting them in and chatting, Li Quanqing learned they had met while hunting Demon Beasts.
As fellow Body Refining Practitioners with similarly reclusive temperaments, they quickly became good friends and hunted Demon Beasts together daily.
"Congratulations Brother, on acquiring the Spirit Island."
Li Quanshu arrived last, her voice still gentle. In the Spirit Boat, a young lady in a red dress carried gifts; it was Xie Hongyu.
When the two ladies arrived, everyone had gathered.
Throughout his cultivation journey, although Li Quanqing often secluded himself by the fish pond, he was fortunate to have made such good friends.
The path to immortality is not lonely.
"Here, Little Brother Qing, this is the gift sister brought for you."
Xie Hongyu, ever straightforward, handed over a Spiritual Beast Bag.
Upon opening it, Li Quanqing saw it contained more than fifty Bright Moon Shells; he was overwhelmed with joy.
Everyone took their seats, with drinks and dishes laid out, chatting joyfully and laughing together, all guests thoroughly enjoying themselves.
It truly seemed a serene and peaceful scene, reminiscent of an Immortal’s cave dwelling.
