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Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Yun Yangzi
"Quanqing, now that you have become an Island Master and a promising youth of the Green Jade Li Family, would you like to join Sister’s little circle?"
Xie Hongyu drank her wine boisterously, her neck tilted back to reveal a stretch of fair and delicate skin, speaking in a casual and forthright manner.
Li Quanqing felt a slight stir in his heart: "May I ask what kind of circle it is?"
"Core disciples from various major cultivating clans, including the Lis and Xies, Tonghua Wang Family, and Yun Family of Carefree Island—all the younger generation has rented Spirit Islands in Baoying Fang, where we discuss mysterious Tao and share our resources daily."
Xie Hongyu blinked, this group were clearly the most famous second generation cultivators in the nearby seas.
Li Quanshu listened to this conversation, her eyes dimming ever so slightly.
She had always wanted to join, but unfortunately, neither her cultivation nor her background had allowed it.
"Are there no cultivators from the Situ Family of Taiyuan Island?"
Li Quanqing was curious as this was the most powerful Foundation Establishment force under the Shuihua Sword Sect.
"The Situ Family prides themselves on having Golden Core ancestors and noble bloodlines, and they simply don’t mix with us."
Li Quange let out a disdainful laugh, evidently having had some conflict with cultivators from that family.
Li Quanqing understood immediately upon hearing this.
After pondering for a moment, he decided to join the circle and see for himself.
One associates with others based on their status; this was something he understood well.
With his elevated position, naturally, there were those who took the initiative to invite him.
Xie Hongyu was immediately delighted: "Just in time, there’s a small trade meeting next month. Little Brother Quanqing must come; Sister will introduce you to the other members."
Li Quanqing nodded in agreement.
After the banquet concluded, only Li Quanfu remained.
Li Quanqing took out the Green Carp Sword, Stone Spirit Seal, Nourishing Spirit Mud, and a large stack of talismans he had prepared earlier and handed them over for sale.
Faced with so many treasures, Li Quanfu tactfully asked no questions, knowing his place and what was expected of him.
"By the way, Quanfu, buy another batch of spiritual ore and Jade; I need them for Body Refinement."
Li Quanqing didn’t feel like making another trip to the Workshop himself.
"Master, spirit iron ore and such are easy to come by, but Jade is rare; you can hardly find it in large quantities at Baoying Fang."
"No matter, just buy a batch of spiritual ore first, preferably spirit copper, in large quantities. Low Grade will do; don’t buy those high-level ores."
Li Quanqing wasn’t concerned. The first stage of the Glazed Jade Bone Skill was called Copper Bone Body, which he had yet to master.
When he reached the Jade Bone Body stage, he would need a large amount of Jade to aid his cultivation.
One month later.
Li Quanqing held a piece of Water Element Copper in his mouth, refining his Copper Bone Body while searching for new rewards from the Light Groups.
[Harvested a Qi Refining Early Stage Green Jade Carp, reward: one portion of Spiritual Energy Group!]
[Harvested a Qi Refining Early Stage Green Jade Carp, reward: one Mid Grade Magical Artifact Green Carp Sword!]
[Harvested a Qi Refining Early Stage Green Jade Carp, reward: one portion of Water Dragon Technique Experience Group!]
[Harvested a Qi Refining Early Stage Green Jade Carp, reward: one portion of Azure Water Sword Technique Experience Group!]
Li Quanqing made an intrigued noise as he regarded the Green Jade Carp in his hand, not expecting this pleasant surprise.
Whoosh!
A jet of Azure Water Sword Qi burst forth, winding around his fingertips like flowing water, ripples gleaming, yet sharp enough to cleave through anything.
The youth touched the male Green Jade Carp that yielded the Sword Technique Experience Group; its scales were vibrant, and it had noticeably grown in size. This state seemed somewhat familiar.
He extended a finger, now with a metallic bronze sheen, and with a snap, broke a scale on the carp’s back.
A spark of golden light burst forth before his eyes, like patches of floating gold, carrying an indescribable air of nobility.
Golden Pattern Variant!
[I Want to Be a Dragon] Green Jade Carp: "I will forever follow Lord Ao Qing’s footsteps; I want to be Lord Ao Qing’s dog!"
[Cultivation: Qi Refining First Level (1%)]
Li Quanqing found this rather amusing, the image of a naive young gangster’s henchman vividly coming to life.
He released the Golden Pattern Jade Carp, which was the last one to mature out of the third batch of Green Jade Carps.
"It’s time to feed them the Joyful Pills."
Li Quanqing couldn’t wait to rub his hands together; he had kept these hundred Green Jade Carps trapped with an Array, waiting for this very day.
"Dinner time, the canteen is serving dinner!"
He clapped his Spirit Boat, producing a muffled sound that carried far through the water, signaling that it was time to eat.
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Splash splash!
Water splashed in every direction, muddy waves churned, and all the Green Jade Carps simultaneously surfaced, their agile and graceful forms eagerly looking at him.
Li Quanqing took out a Joyful Pill and crushed it, mixing it into the spirit bait fish feed before scattering it in handfuls with his broad sleeves flying.
Moo moo~
The Spirit Fish immediately descended into a scrambling frenzy, the water’s surface boiling over as they competed ravenously for the feed.
Upon ingesting the Joyful Pill, the medicinal power surged, warm currents spread out, and in an instant, it felt like reaching the pinnacle of fish life.
Under the broad daylight, they opened a grand gathering without any concealment, hastily beginning their courtship.
For a Green Jade Carp, they generally mate only once in their lifetime.
Thus, when many male fish had their moment and returned to their listless state, they flicked their tails and swam off.
Within the sea, countless fish eggs floated densely, carried along by the currents, numbering in the thousands, silently accumulating strength, waiting for the day they would hatch into fry.
Moo moo!
Ao Qing silently swam over, witnessing the entire open-air gathering, seemingly also moved by the sight.
[I Want to Be a Dragon]Ao Qing (Green Jade Carp): "Damn it, why am I stirred by this spectacle? The Tao of Dragon Transformation should not be abandoned halfway, cut it out!"
[Cultivation: Qi Refining Third Layer (11%)]
Li Quanqing was not willing to pass up on the opportunity of this noble bloodline and would definitely find a female Golden Pattern Variant for the two to mate.
"Little brother Quanqing, tomorrow is the day of the gathering, don’t stand us up~"
Inside the Storage Bag, a Hundred-mile Sound Transmission Talisman suddenly vibrated, carrying the cheerful voice of Xie Hongyu.
Seeing this, Li Quanqing also timely replied with a message.
The next day.
Li Quanqing walked alone into the Workshop, heading to the familiar end of the Demon Beasts Street, in front of a luxurious Cave Mansion.
Autumn Spring Workshop.
He had been here before, partaking in a trading meeting hosted by Yun Jiezi, where he bought several Azure Water Python snake eggs.
Now, returning once more, his status and identity had undergone an earth-shaking transformation compared to before.
"Master Quanqing, I’ve been waiting for you here, please come in!"
Yun Jiezi stood at the entrance, with a leopard-like physique, ringed eyes, and a bearded face, his laughter robust and warm.
Originally a Qi Refining Sixth Level Loose Cultivator, he gained the favor of an Elder of the Yun Family, who bestowed upon him the Yun surname.
"Mr. Li, you are too kind," Li Quanqing cupped his hands in greeting.
Watching the upright and noble figure of the young man in the green robe, Yun Jiezi’s eyes hid a well-concealed jealousy.
He had been stuck at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer for nearly ten years, ground down by his bottleneck to a point of desperation, having no choice but to sell his services to the Yun Family.
This was the bitter helplessness of many Loose Cultivators.
"Mr. Li, please, our young master has been waiting for you."
Yun Jiezi led the way ahead, behaving like a servant.
The person he spoke of was Yun Yangzi, a legitimate member of Carefree Island’s Direct Lineage, a person from the Foundation Establishment generation.
Currently only twenty-seven, he had already reached the Qi Refining Eighth Level and possessed a noble birth.
He was considered a leader within this circle.
"We are honored to meet Senior Li!"
The great hall was filled with Cultivators, most of whom had cultivation at the Qi Refining Third or Fourth Layer, and counting those at the Fifth or Sixth Layer would only take two hands.
Among them were people from the four great families, as well as those from Qi Refining Families and Loose Cultivators, adding up to seventy or eighty individuals.
As Li Quanqing stepped into the hall, they all respectfully rose and greeted him, lowering their postures greatly, almost flattering.
"Mr. Li, please take the seat of honor!"
Yun Jiezi didn’t even glance at them, leading Li Quanqing directly to the front and up the steps.
As the curtains were pulled aside, an antique scene came into view. Antique porcelains shone with precious light, incense smoke curled from the beast-headed copper burner, forming the shape of a crane spreading its wings to fly.
Aside from Xie Hongyu, there were only two Cultivators seated there, their gazes curiously observing him.
One man, dressed in white Carefree Clothes, was tall and handsome with a gentle smile on his lips and a demeanor as refreshing as a spring breeze; he was Yun Yangzi.
The other, aged around twenty-five or twenty-six, with a cultivation at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, wore a grey robe and had a stern face; he was a Direct Lineage Practitioner from the Wang Family, "Wang Gujian."
"Greetings to all fellow Cultivators."
Li Quanqing spoke openly, with neither arrogance nor subservience, casually taking the last seat at the top.
He mingled with these elite second-generation Cultivators, conversing and laughing away.
