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Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Purple Blood Sea Domain
"Ao Qing, you must look after the house properly while I’m away!"
Li Quanqing stood on the bank, his face stern as he tried to act the part of a responsible adult.
"Moo moo~"
Ao Qing blew a bubble, absentmindedly nodding.
Staring with its lifeless, dead fish eyes that appeared serious, it was actually considering how to lead its little brothers to the depths of Fish-Dragon Pool for a surfing spree.
Glancing at the earnest listening Golden Pattern Jade Carp, Li Quanqing was very satisfied and felt that his early teachings had been quite effective.
Each time he left the pond, Ao Qing managed to keep the house in good order, sparing him the need to worry too much.
"Tiger cub, do you want to go too?"
Li Quanqing beckoned to the imposing Tiger Demon in the distance.
This hunting trip was sure to bring a bounty of Demon Beast Meat, which would tremendously benefit the growth of the spirit pets.
"Ao hou~"
The Golden Flame Tiger yowled in a milk-like tone, scrambling up a tree with all four claws, moving so fast it seemed like an afterimage.
A fuzzy tail dangled between the leaves, two little bells twinkling in rejection.
This fellow too, who knew who he learned from, stayed up in trees all day playing the homebody tiger, even building himself a huge tiger nest among the treetops.
Nor worried about accidentally causing a forest fire by sneezing out the Fireball Technique during sleep.
Li Quanqing asked around, but unfortunately, no Spiritual Beasts were willing to venture out; the environment at Fish-Dragon Pool was just too idyllic to leave for the harsh weather outside.
The youth sighed and kicked the lazy shell beside him: "If that’s the case... you don’t move, so it’s decided on you then!"
Longevity Turtle: "???"
Due to its slow nature, Li Quanqing had named this Spirit Turtle "Immovable."
[Motionless]Longevity Turtle: "Did someone just call my name? By my fate, someone actually wants a turtle to leave its beloved mud bed and nest?"
[Maturity: 19%]
"Your growth rate is too slow; the books say that combat with Demon Beasts aids the growth and breakthrough of Spiritual Beasts, no discussion!" 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝔬𝔪
Li Quanqing even used his Copper Bone Body, transforming into a bronze giant, and lifted the dark green giant turtle away.
"Hoho~"
The Longevity Turtle, failing to struggle free, resigned itself to fate, groaning deeply in protest but agreeing meekly.
Li Quanqing, satisfied, tossed the mountain-like Spirit Turtle into the ocean.
He wouldn’t allow any Spiritual Beasts to be slackers; they all had to be proactive like Ao Qing!
"Longevity Turtle, let’s go!"
Li Quanqing sat on the wide, flat shell, patting the turtle’s head.
Immovable begrudgingly bubbled, moving its four limbs reluctantly as it swam towards Baqing Square.
Baoying Square, dock area.
Li Quanshu and two others were already waiting. Nearby, a few Xie family cultivators led by Xie Hongyu stood, all at the Qi Refining Sixth Level.
A Tower Ship Spirit Boat bearing the Yun Family insignia from Carefree Island was docked in the deep-water area, ready to be their transport for this expedition.
"Mr. Li has arrived; you’re the slowest this time."
Yun Yangzi stood on the deck, his laughter hearty, with Yun Jiezi behind him, who had already broken through to Qi Refining Seventh Layer.
"It’s all because this mount has such a leisurely temperament, swimming too slowly, and not as convenient as escaping on a Spirit Boat."
The youth in the green robe sat on the turtle shell, chuckling.
"Looking at this, it must be the Longevity Turtle. Friend, you have such refined taste, to keep such an oddity..."
Yun Yangzi remembered the various examples from ancient books where Longevity Turtles outlived cultivators, his gaze turning peculiar.
Li Quanqing was slightly surprised; although this fellow was from a top Cultivator family, he indeed had real talent.
He recognized the species of the Longevity Turtle in one glance, showing that his understanding of various creatures in the Cultivation World had long been profound.
Li Quanqing turned his gaze towards Li Quanmo, raising an eyebrow: "You’ve broken through to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer? Congratulations!"
This fellow truly is a genius second only to Li Quangeng in the direct line, highly regarded by the Third Elder, cultivating the Fire Jade Vajra Body.
With family resources tilted in his favor, coupled with night and day battles against Demon Beasts, his demeanor became increasingly silent and reserved, a scar now also marking the corner of his eye.
"It’s nothing special, nowhere near your speed of cultivation, just an ordinary Body Refining Practitioner."
Li Quanmo shook his head slightly, feeling utterly ordinary from the bottom of his heart.
"Are these two guys showing off on purpose?"
Li Quange couldn’t help but clench the wine gourd in his hand, feeling an urge to swing his fists.
Li Quanshu, standing beside, felt much the same.
If these two are considered ordinary, what does that make them who barely broke through to the Qi Refining Sixth Level? Are they considered trash in the Cultivation World?
"No need for more words, everyone, please board the Spirit Boat, it’s time for us to depart!"
Yun Yangzi extended his pale and slender palm, making an inviting gesture.
Li Quanqing and Xie Hongyu nodded to each other as a greeting.
The Li and Xie families have always had good relations; in this Demon Clan hunting expedition, they would surely aid each other.
Upon boarding the deck, aside from the six cultivators from the Yun Family, the entourage from Wang Family of Tonghua Island was also present, their expressions faintly smug.
Li Quanqing looked towards Wang Gujian, standing beside him a crane-haired, youthful-faced old man in green robes, his aura freely emanating.
Qi Refining Ninth Layer!
That was the highest Cultivation among those present, no wonder the Wang family members were all so proud.
"This Qi Refining Ninth Layer cultivator is named Elder Shu, a Loose Cultivator who pledged loyalty to the young pill king, Wang Guhe, and is tasked with closely protecting his younger brother."
Li Quanshu whispered the explanation, envy filling her eyes.
Not to mention her, even Yun Yangzi had a deep trace of jealousy hidden deep in his eyes.
A Qi Refining Ninth Layer cultivator is not a mere trifle; placed in any ordinary Foundation Establishment Family, they could be considered a high-ranking Elder.
Only someone like Wang Guhe, a seed of Foundation Establishment, could attract such a high-level expert to devote their life in mutual benefit.
Li Quanqing nodded slightly; with many trump cards up his sleeve, he wasn’t too worried.
The Wang Family of Tonghua Island currently only had one person at Foundation Establishment, not comparable to the Green Jade Li Family.
If this Elder Shu dares to provoke him, a single sword strike would be enough to teach him a lesson!
Whoo whoo!
The Tower Ship activated, countless Array Formation Spiritual Lights illuminating, forming a protective barrier over the deck as it began sailing towards the outer sea.
"Ladies and gentlemen, our hunting destination is located over eight thousand li away in the Purple Blood Sea Domain. Its reputation precedes it, so I believe there is no need for further explanation."
Yun Yangzi smiled, handing out Jade Scrolls to everyone: "The Thunder Horn Python clan is powerful and not to be underestimated. I have specifically prepared the Wind Spirit Snake Binding Array to suppress them with the array, reducing their strength by thirty to forty percent!"
"This is the control method for the Wind Spirit Snake Binding Array, everyone can study it closely. Besides the Thunder Horn Pythons, we can also start with some weaker Demon Beast clans to get some practice."
Such Demon Beast hunts had been organized many times before, serving as a venue for the younger generation to showcase their prowess and hone their battle skills.
Every arrangement was thoroughly and meticulously made, ensuring safety.
"Actually, the Purple Blood Sea Domain..."
Li Quanqing, touching the Jade Scroll, felt extremely intrigued by this location.
His uncle, Li Yuheng, had once participated in the excavation of a Foundation Establishment Cave Mansion precisely located in the Purple Blood Sea Domain.
The sea in this region appeared mild purple. Looking down from the surface, the seabed was covered in silt, where streams of purplish-red gas swirled and bubbled, quite the extraordinary sight.
Legend says, thousands of years ago, a supreme Great Demon fell here, its blood staining the sea for thousands of li, leaving behind this purple blood phenomenon.
Because of this, the Purple Blood Sea Domain has a rich variety of Demon Beasts. Even though it is within Human Clan territory, it is dominated by groups of demons, with many Demon Hunters wary of this area.
However, as the Cave Mansion was excavated, this area became lively for a time, but had gradually cooled down again.
Days into the voyage, finally, a faint purplish gloss shimmered at the edge of their vision, a subtle scent of blood mingling with the usual blue sea water, creating a striking contrast.
The Purple Blood Sea, they had arrived.
