From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue Immortal

Magical Artifact? 

Li Quanqing was puzzled. There were several artifact shops in the market, so magical artifacts weren't exactly rare. 

The crowd's excitement seemed unusually intense. 

"Magical artifacts are incredibly expensive, costing at least twenty to thirty spirit stones. They're usually consigned to shops for sale." 

"Selling artifacts on the street is something that only happens under one circumstance..." 

The cold-faced cultivator kindly explained, his eyes filled with envy: 

"It's when a family member becomes an official first-grade artifact refiner, announcing it to everyone in this way." 

Li Quanqing was slightly shocked. 

These artifact-refining hall guys knew how to make a grand entrance. 

He now understood that people weren't just interested in an ordinary magical artifact, but in a prestigious artifact refiner who was about to rise to fame. 

Li Quanqing was also curious. He followed the crowd and finally caught a glimpse of the mysterious refiner. 

If he had to describe the man in one phrase, it would be: 

Unremarkable in appearance. 

An unremarkable middle-aged man, looking to be in his forties, with a few strands of white hair at his temples. 

His robe was shabby, with only the fiery dragon-fish emblem on the patch indicating his status as a member of the Artifact Refining Hall. 

"Everyone! Everyone! According to the hall's tradition, I will be selling the first magical artifact I've crafted here today..." 

In stark contrast to his worn-out robe, the man's eyes were bright and full of energy, clearly in a state of extreme excitement. 

Without needing to ask, someone in the crowd immediately recognized him, and soon everyone knew the refiner's life story. 

Born into humble circumstances, with poor spiritual roots and no background, but possessing great perseverance and a resilient character, he had finally. 

Achieved success late in life, leaping over the dragon gate! 

Li Quanqing rubbed his ears, feeling like he was listening to an inspirational story from a folktale. 

Warm and comforting. 

Finally, the refiner unveiled his creation a gleaming sword that seemed to be made of countless overlapping green fish scales. 

Magical Artifact Green Carp Sword! 

The Li family had built their fortune on the Azure Jade Carp, and they had fully exploited the value of this spirit fish. 

Green Carp Sword, Green Scale Shield, Jade Armor. 

These three magical artifacts were the Li family's signature products, bestsellers across dozens of archipelagos, earning them a massive amount of spirit stones every year. 

As a result, the status of the family's artifact refiners had risen significantly, and all the young men and women dreamed of entering the Artifact Refining Hall to study. 

However, Green Carp Swords were usually mid-grade artifacts, while this one was only low-grade, indicating that the refiner's skills were still rough. 

Even so, it sold for a high price, fetching sixty spirit stones from a wealthy family member who wanted to establish a good relationship. 

"Raising fish has no future. Artifact refining is the way to go!" 

Li Quanqing sighed deeply. A single low-grade magical artifact was worth how many green carp he could sell. 

After the excitement died down, the crowd gradually dispersed, and Jade Dragon Pond returned to its usual tranquility, the waves quietly lapping at the shore. 

Days passed, and Li Quanqing returned to his peaceful life as a fisherman. 

Class B Fish Pond. 

"Golden Metal Finger!" 

Li Quanqing sat cross-legged on the lotus platform, forming hand seals and pointing like a sword. 

Spiritual energy surged through his meridians in a mysterious pattern, eventually erupting like volcanic magma. 

Whoosh!! 

A golden needle shot from Li Quanqing's index finger, creating a barely noticeable ripple in the water. 

"Finally, I've mastered it!" 

Li Quanqing couldn't help but smile, feeling quite satisfied. 

Half a month had passed since he returned from Qingyu Island. 

He had practiced day and night, finally comprehending and mastering this spell. 

Gurgle! 

Bubbles rose to the surface as a green carp floated belly-up, a hole in its forehead bleeding profusely. 

"Not bad in terms of power. Looks like lunch is settled." 

Just as Li Quanqing was feeling pleased, more bubbles appeared on the water's surface. 

One after another, green carp emerged from the whirlpool, spitting water arrows with such precision that it was almost airtight. 

These green carp were only the size of a palm, offspring of the breeding fish, yet they had already mastered the Water Arrow Technique to perfection. 

"Is it the strong genes of their parents, or the abundant spiritual energy in the Class B pond? These fish are way too aggressive, always spitting at people." 

Li Quanqing was getting a headache. He took out a purplish-red grass seed, emitting a strange, sweet, and bloody scent reminiscent of demon beast blood. 

Upon smelling this, the young fish became extremely excited, leaping out of the water and causing a commotion that made the entire pond boil. 

Moo! Moo! 

A deep, thunderous sound echoed from beneath the water as two Azure Jade carp surfaced, aggressively driving away all the green carp from the area. 

What Li Quanqing held was a Dragon Scale Grass seed. 

Unfortunately, due to its age, it had dried up and lost all vitality, making it impossible to plant. It could only be used as fish food. 

"This is the last grass seed. Let's see which of you can snatch it." 

Li Quanqing casually tossed the seed, which arced through the air and landed in the water. 

The calm pond instantly erupted into chaos as the two spirit fish fought fiercely over the food. 

Their fins flapped, demonic energy swirling as they hurled water bullets at each other, creating quite a ruckus. 

The final result was unexpected the male Azure Jade Carp managed to swallow the seed, its tail slapping the water excitedly. 

Despite not being fully mature, this fish was larger than its mate, nearly two feet long. 

Its fine, jade-like scales had a bluish tint, with strands of demonic energy swirling beneath its skin, giving it a somewhat majestic appearance. 

[Lazy Fish] Azure Jade Carp: "After eating such delicious food, I feel like I'm about to rise to greatness!" 

[Maturity: 95%] 

Li Quanqing stroked the smooth back of the Azure Jade Carp. This was his first time raising such a spirit fish, and he was a bit unsure. 

Judging by its appearance, there was no problem it looked demonic and robust. 

After all, it had been eating and sleeping, so it had naturally grown quickly. 

Azure Jade Carp usually reaches maturity after a year of rearing, and its size confirms this. 

Yet, the golden finger indicated that the male Azure Jade Carp was still considered a juvenile. 

Reluctantly, Li Quanqing had to call in an expert. 

"Qing'er, what brings you to this old man?" 

Outside the fish pond, Li Kunshui stood on his fishing boat, shouting and tapping the formation with his jade-mouthed smoking pipe. 

"Nineteenth Uncle, I'm having some trouble with the Azure Jade Carp I'm raising. Could you take a look?" 

Li Quanqing opened the formation. 

The old man had been raising fish for over sixty or seventy years, a true veteran with unparalleled experience. 

"Is this the Class B fish pond? Such abundant spiritual energy!" 

The old man was astonished, scooping up a handful of clear water and praising it repeatedly. 

Splat! 

A green carp poked its head out from under the boat, spitting a thick water arrow at the uninvited guest. 

"Naughty!" 

Li Kunshui chuckled, his withered hand reaching out, spiritual energy glowing at his fingertips. 

Instantly, the water arrow in mid-air was under his control, transforming into a water rope that bound the green carp. 

Water Control Technique! 

Li Quanqing felt reassured. 

With such mastery of a basic spell, the old man was no fraud. 

"Nineteenth Uncle, take a look at this spirit fish." 

Li Quanqing called over the male Azure Jade Carp, its fins floating in the water like flowing clouds. 

Li Kunshui examined it for a moment, his old face filled with amazement. "Incredible! Qing'er, this Azure Jade Carp of yours is truly extraordinary!"