From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue Immortal

"Extraordinary? Uncle, please explain in detail." 

Li Quanqing's interest was immediately piqued. 

Without wasting words, Li Kunshui reached into the water, intending to scoop up the Azure Jade Carp. 

The male Azure Jade Carp, startled, arched its body and struggled violently, its demonic energy surging, exerting a force of several hundred pounds. 

But the old man's cultivation was no joke. With a surge of spiritual energy, he effortlessly lifted the spirit fish onto the deck. 

"The fish is plump, its fins symmetrical and intact, its scales vibrant and neatly arranged, with clear patterns. Its mouth is well-proportioned, and its eyes are bright and lively. Truly a top-tier specimen!" 

"Of course, the most important part is here. Qing'er, take a look" 

Li Kunshui tapped the scales on the fish's back, just behind its head, with his smoking pipe, producing a metallic clinking sound. 

The old man applied a bit of pressure, and with a crack, the bluish-green scale shattered, revealing a new layer of scales beneath. 

"This..." 

A flash of golden light sparkled, like flecks of gold catching the eye, forming tiny speckles on the surface of the scales. 

"Is this... a Golden-Striped Azure Jade Carp?" 

Li Quanqing asked, somewhat uncertain. 

"Exactly! This Azure Jade Carp shows signs of ancestral bloodline reversion and is about to develop golden patterns!" 

Li Kunshui nodded, confirming his guess. "Impressive! Truly impressive!" 

Li Quanqing: 

The male Azure Jade Carp, still bearing the [Lazy Fish] title, blew bubbles, its eyes filled with confusion and innocence. 

You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, promised to laze around together. 

But you secretly betrayed your wife, huh? 

Li Quanqing gave the fish a flick on the head, though inwardly, he was quite pleased. 

Ordinary Azure Jade Carps typically reached their limit at the mid-Qi Refinement stage, and their scales were usually used to forge Green Carp Swords. 

Only those that developed golden patterns could break through to the late Qi Refinement stage, with the potential to become Carp Kings. 

The high-grade magical artifact, Green Scale Shield, was made from these golden-patterned scales, known for their formidable defensive capabilities. 

After confirming the spirit fish's condition, Li Quanqing released the Azure Jade Carp back into the pond. 

"In all my years of raising fish, I've only managed to cultivate eight Golden-Striped Azure Jade Carps." 

"Qing'er, in your first year, you've already produced such a high-quality specimen. Truly remarkable!" 

The old man gave a thumbs-up, feeling a bit like he'd been overtaken by the younger generation. 

Li Quanqing scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed. 

He suspected that the fish's evolution was closely tied to the Dragon Scale Grass seeds. 

Li Kunshui rummaged through his storage bag and pulled out a small booklet. "This contains my years of experience in raising Golden-Striped Azure Jade Carps. It should help accelerate this spirit fish's growth. Consider it a gift." 

"Nineteenth Uncle, this is too valuable. I can't accept it!" 

Li Quanqing quickly waved his hands in refusal. 

In the cultivation world, such precious knowledge could be considered an inexhaustible spirit stone mine. Even wandering cultivators would go crazy for it. 

Even within the Li family, this kind of knowledge was a closely guarded secret among the branches. 

After all, in this ancient society, the dissemination and acquisition of knowledge were incredibly difficult. 

"Take it! It's nothing valuable. This old man is counting on you to rise to greatness someday!" 

Li Kunshui chuckled, his wrinkled eyes narrowing into slits. 

Having lived for over ninety years, he had a keen eye for talent. 

In his eyes, Li Quanqing was no ordinary person. One day, he would surely soar to great heights! 

A booklet that could be copied was a small price to pay for such a connection. 

In return, Li Quanqing prepared the finest ingredients for the old man's meal. 

Plump and juicy green carp, prepared in three ways grilled, steamed, and stewed. The family's tenant farmers grew Green Lotus Spirit Rice, which, when cooked, emitted an irresistible aroma that whetted the appetite. 

The fish was tender and delicious, the spirit rice melted in the mouth, and the sweet and sour spirit fruits made for a truly heavenly meal. 

After the meal, not only were their stomachs satisfied, but a misty spiritual energy also spread through their limbs, leaving them feeling incredibly refreshed. 

It was as if they had swallowed several potent elixirs. 

Li Kunshui, being a man who knew how to enjoy life, brewed a pot of spirit tea after the meal, the purple clay kettle bubbling with steam. 

The misty waters shimmered as the two sat on the fishing boat, sipping tea and enjoying the view as if they were part of a picturesque scene. 

As they chatted, the topic eventually turned to the recently discovered ancient cave dwelling near the coast. 

"That cave dwelling is something else. Many people have died there recently. I heard even a peak Qi Refinement expert met their end!" 

Li Kunshui sipped his tea, deeply moved as he recalled his youngest son, who had perished in a similar ruin decades ago. 

"Wasn't it just the remains of an ancient wandering cultivator who failed to break through to Foundation Establishment? How did it attract such a powerful expert?" 

Li Quanqing had heard about the cave-dwelling from his uncle. 

A peak Qi Refinement expert was on par with the Li family's powerful elders. 

"That's how it started, but things took a turn." 

The old man puffed on his tobacco, exhaling clouds of smoke. "When they broke into the deeper parts of the ruins, they discovered an even older formation hidden within. A formation within a formation!" 

"Then everyone went mad. Rumors of ancient Foundation Establishment tombs and Golden Core inheritances spread like wildfire. The fighting was brutal!" 

Li Kunshui grinned, almost gleefully. 

As a member of a Foundation Establishment family, he had the confidence to sit back and watch the chaos unfold. 

Even if he spent his whole life raising spirit fish, he would live comfortably, with the annual spirit stone stipend from the family ensuring a prosperous life. 

There was no need to imitate those poor wandering cultivators, who would fight over a few spirit grains. 

As Li Quanqing sipped his tea, his thoughts turned to his uncle, Li Yuheng. 

But with the fish pond deed in hand, even if his uncle met an unfortunate end, he wouldn't be at a loss. 

After seeing the old man off, Li Quanqing began flipping through the booklet. 

To his surprise, aside from Li Kunshui's notes, the booklet also contained the experiences of his ancestors in raising Azure Jade Carps. 

It was essentially a centuries-old legacy of knowledge! 

"This favor is a bit too big." 

Li Quanqing sighed, wondering if his ancestors had left behind something similar. Most likely, his uncle had taken it. 

Alternatively, since they owned the Class B fish pond, with its abundant spiritual energy, the chances of raising Golden-Striped Azure Jade Carps were high. 

So no one had systematically compiled such knowledge. 

"Earth Spirit Worms, mixed with fermented spirit rice husks, ground into powder, and mixed with spirit stone liquid to form pills, can accelerate the growth of Golden-Striped Azure Jade Carps..." 

Li Quanqing read carefully, committing the information to memory. 

Earth Spirit Worms were simply worms that lived in spirit fields. The medicinal valley on Qingyu Island had plenty, and they weren't even considered demon beasts. 

Spirit rice husks were even easier to obtain. A quick chat with the spirit farmers might even get him some for free! 

After a few days, Li Quanqing effortlessly created this Earth Spirit Worm bait, which had a pungent, sour smell. 

However, it was incredibly enticing to the fish. The green carp were practically drooling at the scent. 

The two Azure Jade Carps also had a hearty appetite, clearly enjoying the new bait. 

It had to be said, Old Man Li Kunshui truly had skill. 

Previously, the male Azure Jade Carp's maturity had increased by one point over half a month. 

After consuming the Earth Spirit Worm bait, the rate doubled, with maturity increasing by one point every seven or eight days. 

Through careful observation, Li Quanqing noticed that the evolution of the Golden-Striped Azure Jade Carp was similar to a snake shedding its skin, with new scales growing from beneath the old ones. 

After a little over a month, the newly grown scales showed more and more golden patterns. 

The speckles of gold seemed to form a thin, golden line along the fish's back. 

It looked truly extraordinary. 

While meticulously raising the Azure Jade Carp, Li Quanqing didn't neglect the green carp. 

He moved all the young fish from the Class C pond to the more spiritually abundant Class B pond. 

Occasionally, he even fed them the Earth Spirit Worm bait along with high-grade fish food, sparing no expense. 

As a result, almost every day, a few green carp reached maturity, and now and then, he received a new light sphere reward. 

[Harvested an adult green carp, rewarded with a low-grade Water Arrow Talisman!]