From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal-Chapter 22: Hongyu

The young girl sat upright in the ancient pavilion, her delicate facial features and red attire painted a picturesque scene, and her wide sleeves could hardly conceal her graceful figure.

"It hasn't been long since we last met, and Sister Hongyu's beauty seems even more transcendent, ethereal like a celestial."

Li Quanshu was straightforward in her compliments, which sounded rather pleasant.

Li Quanqing also called out "Sister Hongyu," being quite young, embodying the freshness of youth.

Xie Hongyu stood up to welcome them and invited the two into the pavilion with a few polite words.

"Please have a seat, fellow Daoists."

She raised the teacup in front of her; the liquid was fiery red and bright, light in color, seeming nothing special at first glance.

Li Quanqing didn't think too much and took a big gulp.

As the liquid went down his throat, it felt like a line of fire drilling into his stomach, fiery and scorching, making him cough repeatedly.

"This isn't tea!"

He had not touched strong liquor for a long time and didn't much care for it even before his journey, his face turning red from the spiciness.

"Didn't sister Quanshu tell you? I never drink tea, only liquor," he remarked.

Xie Hongyu showed a glimpse of apology: "The old folks in my clan always say tea can help comprehend the Dao, but I only taste its bitterness. I've favored the spiciness of liquor since childhood."

Li Quanshu also didn't expect the young man to abstain from alcohol: "We rushed over and I forgot to mention it to my junior brother."

The girl in the red dress beckoned a maid, "Go fetch a pot of mountain spring water, blend it with milk and honey."

"It's alright, I'm fine with this."

Hearing this, Li Quanqing quickly waved his hand.

What milk and honey? It sounded like coaxing a child.

He took a small sip of the liquor, trying to adapt to the spiciness, his tongue tingling.

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Noticing this, Xie Hongyu instructed the maid softly.

Soon, several plates of cakes arrived, aromatic and appetizing, accompanied by a bowl of golden-red sugar cubes.

"This is a specialty of Red Maple Island, called Soft Jade Maple Sugar, sweet, rich, and lingering aftertaste; Brother Quanqing, you might want to try it."

Li Quanqing tried a piece, finding it truly delightful, sweetness blossoming on the tip of his tongue, the texture soft and aromatic.

He dissolved some maple sugar into the liquor, unexpectedly making it quite palatable.

The color resembled amber, that sweet spiciness, warmth spreading through the body after swallowing.

Unable to resist, he drank another cup.

The spiritual wine lifted their spirits, and after some conversation, Xie Hongyu took them around to see the various sights on the island.

The gracefully crafted bamboo raft, intentionally dyed red, carried the three individuals floating on the pond.

"Please look, those Bright Moon Shells are raised here, all are fine breeds brought from Baoshu Island."

Li Quanqing looked downward.

The Lake Heart Pond wasn't very deep, the water clear and clean, allowing one to directly see the scenes at the bottom.

The pond was like a forest of stone pinnacles rooted in the water, rugged and jagged.

Clusters of Spiritual Shells lay on the stones, bright as the moon, pristine and flawless, their shells subtly revealing dazzling patterns when they opened and closed.

"This water is so clean, hardly any algae to be seen."

As someone who took care of fish daily, Li Quanqing truly appreciated this uniqueness.

He scooped up a handful of water, cold and piercing, almost like touching flowing ice.

"It's thanks to the Bright Moon Shells. They 'breathe' day and night, purifying impurities and attracting Taiyin Moonlight to refine the pond. For the shells, this is merely instinctual."

Li Quanqing nodded, acknowledging that the Bright Moon Shells were indeed nature's cleaners.

"These shell breeds are quite good, how are they traded?"

Li Quanqing asked the young girl, having touched them personally.

The Bright Moon Shell seeds were only as large as lychees, newly spawned with less than ten percent maturity.

"Just as sister Quanshu mentioned, you only want the seeds, not the matured Spiritual Shells?"

Xie Hongyu looked intrigued: "You should know that these shell seeds break into Qi Refining, grow and mature, which takes nearly a year. Then several more years to merge flesh and blood, eventually birthing a treasure pearl."

Li Quanqing smiled slightly: "I have my own plans, no need to persuade further, sister Hongyu."

"Suit yourself."

The girl leaned her head on her hand, pondering for a moment: "Let's settle on one Spiritual Stone for each shell seed."

"""This price can be considered cheap, and most importantly, it's not available on the market, only sold by the Xie family in the nearby seas."""

Li Quanqing took out Spirit Stones and bought thirty directly, much smoother than he had imagined.

"Did sister mention that Little Brother Quanqing is also a talented artifact refiner?"

Xie Hongyu tilted her head, her black hair cascading like a waterfall, her eyes and brow conveying a cat-like slyness: "When the time comes, I will ask you to help refine the Treasure Spirit Pearl, you must not refuse~"

Li Quanqing was stunned for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "As long as there's a request, I will do my utmost."

After wrapping up everything, it was already dusk. After sharing a meal, the two bid farewell and left.

"Phew~ It's finally over."

Li Quanqing stood at the bow of the boat, with the sea breeze gently blowing and the night deepening, feeling a sense of relief.

Having spent the whole day at the fish pond, accompanied by a group of demons, he felt uncomfortable with this kind of social interaction with peers.

"Here! This is your compensation, Senior Sister."

Li Quanqing shed his feigned maturity, returning to his youthful temperament, and cheerfully handed over a Jade Scroll.

Inside the Jade Scroll were many detailed insights on artifact refining.

"Junior Brother did really well just now, Hongyu secretly told me that you looked very handsome when serious."

Li Quanshu took the Jade Scroll, blinking her eyes as the setting sun sank into her pupils, as if encapsulating the entirety of autumn: "Have you ever considered chasing this little rich girl?"

"Senior Sister, what are you talking about? I'm still so young, Tao comes first."

Li Quanqing felt speechless; messing around with fish and teasing crabs was enough for him, he never considered these things.

"Blockhead, can't appreciate the romantic mood."

Li Quanshu thought to herself, genuinely worried for her clan brother's future partner.

The Spirit Boat broke through the water and headed straight for Baqing Square.

It was late, and dangerous to travel alone; better to wait until morning and return with the clan's fleet.

Traveling ten or more miles, a boat approached, on it sat a middle-aged Cultivator, his gaze indifferent.

Both parties were cautious until they had passed each other, and only then did Li Quanshu, who had tensed up, finally relax.

"Qi Refining Fifth Level..."

Li Quanqing looked back, watching as the other party disappeared in the distance.

The Spirit Boat continued to speed away tens of miles, Baqing Square looked near, brightly lit, bustling, and lively all through the night.

"May True Immortal protect us, hope for a safe journey!"

Li Quanshu finally relaxed completely: "Once we reach the island, Senior Sister will take you to try..."

Bang!!

Rumble~

Before the girl could finish speaking, a huge explosion suddenly erupted from beneath the water, ringing in the ears, rumbling like thunder.

The calm sea surface instantly exploded, towering white waves, turning up monstrous breakers, flipping the Spirit Boat into mid-air.

Dark Yin Thunders shot out from the sea, crackling, striking towards the White Jade Boat!

"Robbing cultivators!"

Li Quanshu reacted very quickly, her body unstable inside the boat, she hurriedly operated the Array on the Spirit Boat for defense.

Li Quanqing also clenched several Golden Light Shield Talismans, ready to trigger them at any moment.

Fortunately, the surface of the Spirit Boat burst with light, infinite prohibitions were triggered, successfully eradicating the thunderbolts.

Crash!

Li Quanqing utilized the Water Control Skill, the surging sea water formed a giant hand, safely lifting the boat back onto the sea surface, fortunately preventing it from capsizing.

Bang! Bang!

Turbulent waves arose, two Cultivators emerged from the water, clad in black fish-skin tight outfits, exposing only their malevolent eyes.

"Bold and reckless, daring to attack a member of Green Jade Li Family, the Baqing Workshop Law Enforcement Team is nearby, they can arrive in moments!"

Li Quanshu stood at the bow scolding, taking out a Magic Artifact Spirit Talisman, feeling reassured inside.

Two Qi Refining Fourth Level robbing cultivators, enough to handle.

"Hehe, it's you Li Family people we are after!"

A sinister laugh came from behind, as the third robber, riding a tortoise-shell Magic Artifact, broke through the waves, undisguisedly projecting his strong Mana.

Qi Refining Fifth Level!