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Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Copper Bone Body
"Copper Bone Body, complete!" 𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝙤𝒎
Li Quanqing sat on the beach, swallowing the last piece of Golden Marrow Jade, mixing it with saliva into his stomach.
The cultivation technique circulated, and he suddenly expanded in size, turning into a metallic giant.
A rich bronze hue burst from his body, dazzling and as unyielding as the sun, even his skin felt indestructible.
His bones, thick and sturdy like bronze carvings, contained terrifying power in every move.
Even a cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refinement wouldn’t be able to withstand his proximity.
Huff! Puff!
Li Quanqing’s chest heaved, inhaling and exhaling a large amount of air, sounding like bellows.
He blinked his eyes, even the pupils dyed a coppery-green, his whole body was refined flawlessly without any imperfections.
Unparalleled might!
Clang! Clang!
The teenager pulled out the Green Carp Sword and chopped at his body, sparking flames and barely leaving a shallow white mark on the skin.
"I feel like I’m incredibly strong right now!"
Li Quanqing grinned.
Under the backdrop of his bronze skin, even his smile seemed a bit ferocious.
He stood up and took a few steps, adapting to this sudden surge of power, his feet creating large pits in the sandy beach.
Body Refining Techniques seldom require mana support and can maintain this state for a long period, enabling one to fight all day without exhaustion.
Shedding the Copper Bone Body, Li Quanqing returned to his normal physique, with skin clear as jade and every hair strand gleaming.
He seemed even more handsome.
The youth checked his equipment and Spirit Stone reserves, feeling it was time to head towards the Carefree Islands.
...
Whoo! Whoo!
A deep horn sound echoed, a large Spirit Boat slowly departed from Baqing Square, heavily loaded with Cultivators, rumbling as it headed towards the waters around the Carefree Islands.
The Carefree Conference hosted by the Yun Family was immensely popular, and the Li and Xie families had specially arranged for large Spirit Boats just for transport; the tickets alone made a fortune.
The Carefree Islands were over seven thousand miles away from the Green Jade Islands, not exactly close, and the Spirit Boat journey took a full two days and a night.
Several cultivators boarded and disembarked along the way.
Li Quanqing stayed in his cabin the entire time, finally arriving at the destination.
The sea breeze was salty, and as far as the eye could see, a string of islands appeared like pearls in the distance, with white sands and azure waters, the islands brimming with various spiritual woods and ancient forests.
A mountain-like colossal ship hovered above Carefree Island, its color as white as clouds, almost blending into the sky.
Mountain Shifting Cloud Boat!
The Yun Family excelled in constructing Spirit Boats, commanding a large fleet constantly trading between various Spirit Islands.
While Spirit Boats traveled on seawater, there was another type of treasure ship that could traverse the skies horizontally.
That was the Cloud Boat, the Carefree Cloud Boat.
This was the core legacy of the Yun Family, exclusively mastered by those of the direct lineage.
The Mountain Shifting Cloud Boat in front was a Third-Order Golden Core Level Cloud Boat.
Even with a millennial legacy of the Yun Family, only this ship has been handed down from the ancestors.
Every time the Mountain Shifting Cloud Boat returned from a distant voyage on the mainland, it underwent maintenance for a decade, attended by shipbuilders for various upkeep.
"Fellow Daoists, we have arrived at the Carefree Islands, please disembark in an orderly manner, fighting is prohibited..."
On the top deck of the Spirit Boat, an indifferent voice sounded, accompanied by strong mana fluctuations.
That was one of the Qi Refining Perfection experts from the Li Family, possibly an Elder.
Li Quanqing leaped off the Spirit Boat, walking on the waves with a graceful and elegant stance, making others quite envious.
The main section of Carefree Island was now covered by an Array to prevent outsiders from prying, with only several subsidiary islands open for renting Cave Mansions to cultivators.
The most bustling spot was certainly the Mountain Shifting Cloud Boat overhead, ominously looming, where the main venue of the Carefree Conference was held, exerting a massive pressure.
"Ride the Cloud Boat? Ride the Cloud Boat? 10 Spirit Sands per person!"
"Rental Flying Artifacts, taking people to the sky, affordable and cheap!"
"Qingfeng Crane, domesticated Spiritual Beast, available for both long-term and short-term rental, durable and easy to care for!"
The nearby sea was overcrowded with Cultivators, various colored Spirit Boats and Tower Ships covered the water, filled with people, multicolored Spell Spirit Lights shining, attracting customers.
One could say a floating market had formed on the sea, stretching over ten miles, and bustling with extraordinary activity.
The majority of cultivators can’t fly onto the Mountain Shifting Cloud Boat, so renting various flying services is the hottest business.
Li Quanqing wandered a few rounds and finally chose a Yun Family official transport ship, boarding a First Rank Cloud Boat floating on the ocean surface.
The Cloud Boat, a circle larger than the usual Spiritual Boat, looked like an oval-shaped balloon boat, made from some unknown materials, appearing very light.
Each could carry fifty people, costing ten Spirit Sands per ticket. For a round trip of the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, it earned ten Spirit Stones.
"Attention please, we are setting sail!"
The boatman, origin unknown, spoke with a fisherman’s accent, sounding very cordial.
With mana infusion, the entire Cloud Boat emitted a soft humming sound, shooting straight up and then suddenly accelerating into the clouds!
Li Quanqing looked through the porthole.
As they approached, the visage of the Mountain Shifting Cloud Boat became clearer, like a giant city suspended a thousand yards in the air, piled with buildings.
It was grand and majestic, traveling through the blue sky, as if it were a miraculous creation from myths.
The white hull as light as clouds and as dignified as a giant whale, stood proudly in Cangqiong, with an imposing aura.
The sunlight sprinkled on its surface, shimmering brilliantly, refracting gorgeous light and shadow trails, dreamlike and inadvertently spreading astounding mana fluctuations.
Unfortunately, this Mountain Shifting Cloud Boat was too ancient, with many new buildings added over a millennium, resembling an old and bloated elder.
"Attention, after boarding the Mountain Shifting Cloud Boat, make sure to immediately handle your Identity Jade and temporary residence permit!"
"Otherwise, once night falls, our Yun Family’s law enforcement team will show no mercy!"
The manager of this Cloud Boat was quite responsible, detailing many rules that needed attention.
After speaking, he took another look at Li Quanqing’s Green Jade Fish Dragon Robe, showing a flattering smile: "Of course, there’s no need for such troubles for a friend from the Green Jade Li Family, just enjoy your visit."
"Moreover, your Li Family has even contracted a segment of the Tower Ship for a cave mansion, which you can stay in for free. Ask any law enforcement cultivator for the exact location."
These words immediately drew covetous glances.
Indeed worthy of a Foundation Establishment Family, the treatment of its members was really terrific, enviable!
"Thank you for the information."
Li Quanqing smiled warmly, operating the Azure Sea Tide Generation Skill to keep his aura at Qi Refinement Sixth Level, not too conspicuous.
Upon boarding the Cloud Boat port, after showing the Li Family’s identity token, he indeed was allowed to pass directly.
Passing through arrays and restrictions, and stepping onto the deck wide as islands, the view suddenly opened up, with noises bustling into his ears.
Shops were densely packed, presenting the bustling, prosperous view of a vast Immortal City unfolding before him.
"Elder, elder, is this your first time at the Carefree Conference? May you need a guide?"
Li Quanqing’s looking around immediately attracted many brokers.
A group of teenagers surrounded him, eyeing his Green Jade Fish Dragon Robe and realizing they had met a big spender.
Li Quanqing casually picked a pleasing one, tossing over a few Spirit Sands: "You’ll do."
"Alright, elder, please follow me!"
The tiger-faced boy, after pocketing the Spirit Stones, instantly beamed with joy, bringing over their domesticated Spiritual Beast.
"Green Flower Cow? Nice, I really like it."
Looking at the large water buffalo in front of him, its hide lush green with black floral patterns.
Li Quanqing’s mood instantly improved; he always favored things in shades of green.
"Elder, where shall we head first?"
The boy asked cautiously.
"Let’s start with the area that sells Spiritual Beast cubs."
Li Quanqing had already made up his mind.
The Green Flower Cow slowly moved its hooves, navigating through the crowd.
It was indeed huge, with shops and buildings everywhere, crowds bustling, and probably more than half of the cultivators from the neighboring ten thousand miles of sea areas had come.
Spiritual Beasts, among the most cherished items by cultivators, occupied a large area, with various types of peculiar Demon Beasts kept in cages.
The Yun Family had truly put in much effort, dividing them into five major areas as per the lineage of the Demon Beasts.
Li Quanqing glanced at the signs; having boarded the Cloud Boat from the south, he naturally first arrived in the unique Demon Beast area of Southern Brilliance Ridge.
The air’s fire element became slightly active, dispelling the pervasive sea mist and making the breaths rather dry.
This made Li Quanqing, originating from the East Sea, somewhat uncomfortable.
"It seems to primarily feature Fire Attribute Spiritual Beasts..."
Interest rose in his heart, patting the Green Cow’s broad horns: "Let’s go in and take a look!"
