From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue Immortal

Upon hearing this, Li Yuheng eagerly took out an ancient deed, its surface shimmering with spiritual light, impervious to water and fire. In terms of material alone, it was no less valuable than some magical artifacts. 

"Is this the fish pond left by Grandfather?" Li Quanqing asked, touching the deed as a guess formed in his mind. 

After all, their lineage had once been prosperous, leaving behind some legacy. Before his grandfather passed away, he divided the family assets, leaving the best Class B fish pond to his son. Li Quanqing's mother had inherited this twenty-acre Class C fish pond. 

"Yes... that's the one," Li Yuheng nodded, his face red, his voice barely audible as he tightened the rope holding the green carp. 

Back then, his father had placed high hopes on him, hoping that his son could cultivate peace with the family's remaining blessings. Never did he imagine that he would one day stoop so low as to beg for help. 

But for the treasures in that cave-dwelling, for the chance to break through to the sixth level of Qi Refinement or even higher, he... endured it! 

After pondering for a while, under his uncle's expectant gaze, Li Quanqing finally nodded lightly. "I'll take this deal." 

Fish ponds were precious, especially those in areas rich in spiritual energy. They had been divided up since the family's founding, and it was rare for anyone to trade them. 

"Excellent! Let's head to Qingyu Main Island right now. We must exchange the spirit stones today!" Li Yuheng's face lit up with joy, unable to contain his excitement. 

Li Quanqing had no choice but to follow him to the core island Qingyu Island. 

As the stronghold of the Li family, Qingyu Island spanned five hundred miles, with a precious second-grade upper-tier spiritual vein buried beneath it. Two Foundation Establishment cultivators, along with the direct lineage family members, all resided there. 

In addition, seven quasi-second-grade subsidiary islands surrounded Qingyu Island like blooming lotus flowers. Li Quanqing lived on one of these spiritual islands, Qingpan Island. 

As soon as they set foot on Qingyu Island, a rich wave of spiritual energy washed over them, making every pore in their bodies greedily open, as if they were about to ascend to immortality. 

"Truly worthy of a second-grade upper-tier spiritual island!" Li Quanqing couldn't help but feel a deep sense of envy as he gazed at the exquisite cave dwellings hidden among the mountains. 

Li Yuheng, however, was too impatient to linger. He led his nephew straight to the Evergreen Hall, where the family handled various administrative matters. 

Under the witness of two family elders, Li Quanqing successfully mortgaged the five hundred family contribution points left by his parents for five hundred spirit stones. 

Looking at the glowing storage bag, Li Yuheng felt like he was about to drool. Unfortunately, with the elders present, he didn't dare reach out for it. 

Li Quanqing tossed the heavy storage bag in his hand. "Uncle, where's my deed?" 

"Here, here!" Li Yuheng quickly pulled it out, wearing an ingratiating smile. 

But Li Quanqing suddenly withdrew his hand. "Uncle, the family only gave us three months. After that, interest will be charged on the spirit stones. That interest will be on you." 

"Of course! Just wait for your uncle to strike it rich in the cave-dwelling!" 

Li Quanqing looked at the overly confident man, his lips twitching, and handed over the storage bag. 

With the transaction complete, it was already sunset, the sky ablaze with the colors of dusk. 

Li Quanqing touched the deed. From this moment on, this Class B fish pond temporarily belonged to him. 

"Nephew, do you want to come with me to explore the ruins?" Li Yuheng tucked the storage bag close to his body, finally feeling at ease. 

"No! Exploring outside is nowhere near as safe and stable as raising fish." Li Quanqing shook his head decisively, having no interest in the so-called ancient cultivator's cave dwelling. 

No opportunity could compare to the cheat he had. He just wanted to take care of his fish pond and cultivate it peacefully until the end of time. 

As the fishing boat cut through the fiery clouds reflected on the water, Li Quanqing returned home, satisfied. 

The fishermen's songs echoed in the distance, and the waves crashed, forming a white line behind the boat. 

He returned to his fish pond, ready to feed the fish for the second time that day. 

"It's almost two hours later than usual. I hope these silly fish aren't starving." 

Li Quanqing opened the formation and, as usual, prepared to feed the young fish first. 

As the fish food scattered, its aroma filled the air. Suddenly, the water erupted, and an Azure Jade Carp leaped out! 

The carp, its body surging with demonic energy, arced through the air, jumping from the large pond into the small pond to snatch the food. 

The waves churned like a fierce dragon attacking its prey. The green carp couldn't compete, not getting a single bite of food. Any young fish that dared to resist were brutally beaten by the Azure Jade Carp. 

Li Quanqing was also stunned. Azure Jade Carps were usually docile, rarely displaying such behavior. 

After a closer look, he realized it was the female spirit fish. 

Could it be...? 

A guess formed in Li Quanqing's mind as he focused his gaze. 

To his delight, he noticed strands of white light emanating from the Azure Jade Carp's scales, faintly forming the shape of a light sphere. 

This fish was about to reach maturity! 

Overjoyed, Li Quanqing took out all the high-grade fish food, sparing no expense. 

What kind of reward would a true Qi Refinement stage spirit beast yield? 

[Hungry Fish on the Prowl] Azure Jade Carp: "So hungry, so hungry, so hungry! I feel like my body is on fire!" 

[Maturity: 99%] 

Li Quanqing sat on the lotus platform, touching the smooth green scales, confirming his guess. 

Moo! Moo! 

The low, resonant calls created ripples as the male Azure Jade Carp also surfaced, drawn by the scent. 

It looked at the high-grade spirit food covering the water's surface, its dead fish eyes seemingly ablaze with desire! 

Just as the male Azure Jade Carp was about to compete with its mate for food, Li Quanqing pinched his fingers, using water control to lift it out of the water. 

"Want to eat? Let me take a look first!" 

[Lazy Fish] Azure Jade Carp: "Just woke up and there's delicious food! Time to feast!" 

[Maturity: 94%] 

Li Quanqing's expression turned speechless. 

With such a lazy attitude, do you still want to compete for food? You'll have to make do with ordinary fish food for now. 

Unexpectedly, the male Azure Jade Carp, usually picky, didn't refuse the ordinary fish food. It mingled with the green carp, eating happily, showing no difference from them, thoroughly embracing its laziness. 

Helpless, Li Quanqing turned his attention to the female Azure Jade Carp, which was on the verge of maturity. 

As night fell, the starry sky glittered, and a bright moon hung in the heavens. 

The Azure Jade Carp finally stopped eating. 

It floated motionless on the water's surface, its scales reflecting the cold moonlight, continuously absorbing spiritual energy from all directions, as if undergoing a profound transformation. 

A fish demon paying homage to the moon! 

Seizing the opportunity, the male Azure Jade Carp sneakily dove into the water, devouring the leftover spirit food. 

While eating, it kept glancing at the lotus platform, afraid of being caught. 

But Li Quanqing was too preoccupied to care. 

At this moment, the female Azure Jade Carp officially transcended its mortal form, becoming a spirit beast and reaching maturity. 

The light sphere is fully formed! 

Li Quanqing eagerly beckoned, his eyes filled with anticipation. 

Fortunately, even though it had become a Qi Refinement stage spirit fish, the Azure Jade Carp remained obedient. 

It fluttered its cloud-like fins, like a water spirit carved from jade, gracefully approaching. 

Boom!! 

[Harvested a Qi Refinement stage Azure Jade Carp, rewarded with a large spiritual energy cluster!] 

The moment his finger touched the light sphere, Li Quanqing felt his head buzzing. 

An immense surge of spiritual energy poured into his body from the void, like a rushing river, straining his meridians. 

Instinctively, he began circulating the Gold-Water Art, moving his spiritual energy through several major cycles before fiercely charging at the invisible bottleneck 

launching a powerful assault!