From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal

A Second Rank Spirit Boat sailed over the sea surface, massive as a mountain, pulverizing anything that stood in its way, with waves on both sides soaring tumultuously.

Li Quanfu stood on the deck, watching waves over a hundred meters high crash into the heavenly vault before smashing onto the Array Formation and turning into white waves like cascading silk.

He squealed in excitement.

Li Quanqing wasn't much better off.

Looking in all four directions, there were nothing but raging waves, one after another, incessantly rising and falling, darkening the skies as if shuttling through the seafloor.

"Young people sure have it good!"

Third Elder Li Kunli stood at a distance, watching the scene with a cheery grin.

He remembered the year his elder brother broke through to Foundation Establishment, taking him thousands of miles out to sea in a swell of excitement.

The vast Hanhai Sea indistinguishable from the azure, the Nine Heavens within arm's reach!

From that moment, the seed of Foundation Establishment took root in his heart.

Four hours later, the Spirit Boat arrived safely at Baqing Square.

Cultivators from all directions flocked to the area, with radiant lights filling the sky and the sea surface blanketed in boats, Baqing Island was bustling like never before.

"You young people go have fun, no need to accompany this old man."

Li Kunli passed over a VIP token of the auction house, allowing direct access to the VIP box when the time came.

"Hall Master, see you later!"

Li Quanqing waved casually, with a relaxed tone typical when facing one's own family elders.

Beside him, Li Quanfu was much more respectful, treading lightly and hardly daring to breathe too loudly.

"Quanqing, over here!"

Demon Hunter Li Quange stood on the dock, tall and straight as a spear in his black clothes, looking stern and distant.

When he took his place among the crowd, he stood out like a crane amongst chickens.

"Is that Third Elder Li Kunli?"

Li Quange looked out to sea and saw the towering figure, his gaze filled with regret, "Alas, opportunity missed."

Both were genuine Body Refining Practitioners, valuing strength, and Li Kunli even held the reputation of being the strongest beneath the Foundation Establishment members of Green Jade Li Family.

Many of the "Quan"-named generation in the Li Family idolized the Third Elder, finding his life's story to be greatly inspirational.

"Where to first, your newly acquired shop, or Demon Beast Street?"

Li Quange retracted his gaze, looking at the youth in the green Taoist robe with no small amount of envy.

That was a shop in Baqing Square!

For cultivators of Li Family with mortal parents like him, even risking their lives for a lifetime might not be enough to save up that many Spirit Stones.

But there was Li Quanqing, who after becoming an Artifact Refiner, had a shop bestowed by the family!

This was the value placed on production talents!

"Let's check out the shop first, see what it's really like."

Li Quanqing pulled out the deed, its backside showing the map of the entire Baqing Square, with the shop's location specially marked.

Upon entering the Island Protection Array of the workshop, a conspicuous red dot appeared on the map, representing the group's location.

Baoqing Square was vast, with a staggering number of shops.

The most bustling area was undoubtedly Treasure Green Street in the center, which consumed the crowds from all directions.

To open a shop here, one would need at least a Qi Refining Perfection level cultivator to hold the fort.

The largest and most eye-catching buildings, without exception, belong to Foundation Establishment Forces.

Grand and magnificent, with intricately carved beams and painted rafters.

Like the Baqing Auction House built jointly by Li Family and Xie family, Wang Family's Dan King Tower on Tonghua Island, Yun Family's Cloud Palace from Carefree Island, and Taiyuan Situ Family's Array Pavilion.

Even the Golden Core Sect, to which the five major Foundation Establishment Families pledged allegiance — the Shuihua Sword Sect — opened a hall selling Cultivation Skills and Spirit Arts here.

Naturally, Li Quanqing's shop wasn't in this location, but it wasn't far; it was on a street that branched off from Treasure Green Street, with quite a few pedestrians coming and going out front.

Artifact Refiners may be rewarded by their families, but some shops are located in desolate areas and simply cannot make any money.

"Judging by the location of this shop alone, one can tell how much esteem the master holds in the Artifact Refining Hall."

Li Quanfu looked at the goods sold by the surrounding shops and was already pondering how to attract customers.

Li Quanqing took out the Array Plate given to him earlier by the family, infused it with Mana, and activated the Array that enveloped the area.

A three-story building appeared before their eyes, ancient and elegant with green bricks and jade tiles, looking somewhat aged.

Pushing the door and walking in, all kinds of tables, chairs, and utensils were readily available, shelves and counters made from sandalwood were neatly arranged, each protected by the spiritual light of Arrays.

Pushing the inner door open, there was unexpectedly a small courtyard, where a cherry tree took root beside a stone well, absorbing and exhaling Spiritual Energy, its green leaves lustrous and dripping.

"The treatment for the family's Artifact Refiners is just too good!"

Li Quange's eyes reddened with envy.

Located near the center of the Workshop, it was rich in nature's Spiritual Energy, no less than a Second Rank Spirit Vein, truly a prime Cave Mansion.

You could move in with just a bag in hand!

"Uh, there's even a Spirit Gathering Array in this courtyard!"

Li Quanqing fiddled with the Array Plate.

Around the cherry tree, yellow triangular little flags emerged from the soil, intertwined with Array Patterns, stirring up a breeze.

Spiritual Energy rolled in, mist rising to just above knee level, the air fresh and invigorating, bringing a sense of openness and satisfaction to the mind.

"As a foothold in the Workshop, it is indeed an excellent choice."

Li Quanqing was quite satisfied, he looked at the round-faced youth: "Quanfu, what do you think would be a good business for our shop?"

Li Quanfu did not answer immediately but pondered for a moment: "Brother, when I walked down this street, I saw that there were shops for Talismans, Elixirs, Spirit Rice, and even two Magic Artifact shops, which shows that competition is fierce."

"With the master's identity as an Artifact Refiner, naturally, it's better to open a Magic Artifact shop, where the supply is stable."

"However, Low Grade Magical Artifacts have no competitive advantage, so it might be better to focus on Magic Artifacts, supplemented by the sale of other Spiritual Objects, establishing our shop's reputation for integrity, quality, and reasonable prices in the early stages."

"Once your Artifact Refining Skills improve and you can easily produce various Mid and High Grade Magical Artifacts, our shop can become instantly famous!"

This was indeed very pertinent advice, as Low Grade Magical Artifacts were common and the market was highly competitive.

Good thing their shop didn't have to pay rent; otherwise, they'd run at a loss.

Li Quanqing thought about it and took out a Green Carp Sword: "What do you think of this sword?"

"Mid Grade Magical Artifact!"

Li Quanfu's eyes lit up, feeling more confident: "I've seen those two Artifact Refining Shops, both run by small families. With this Green Carp Sword, we can use the reputation of the Green Jade Li Family to promote ourselves, making things much easier in the beginning!"

He was almost too eager, wishing he could open the shop doors right now to prove his worth.

"There's no rush for this, let's wait until the auction is over before opening our shop."

Li Quanqing had his own plans.

Although the Baqing Auction attracted many Cultivators, the crowd was mixed, and it's quite possible to run into a formidable outsider.

He hadn't even reached the Qi Refining Late Stage, so it was better to play it safe for now.

Anyway, with the Workshop as their treasure bowl, there was no lack of Spirit Stones in the future; there was no need to hurry.

After browsing through the shop, the three of them went to the Demon Beast Street together, planning to join a small social gathering with the younger generation from a few Foundation Establishment Families.

Demon Beast Street, as the name suggests, is a place where various Demon Beast meats and materials are sold.

Even a few streets away, one could smell the pungent odor of blood, with the carcasses of various Demon Beasts hanging ostentatiously in front of the shops, ninety percent of which were marine Demon Beasts.

Fresh beast blood dripped, staining the stone pavement red, along with the gleaming scales, fierce fangs, and tentacles.

An intense atmosphere of violence hit them face-on, startling and shocking.

Li Quanqing looked around attentively, because of the Golden Finger, he had specifically read numerous books about Demon Beasts.

Now was the perfect time to combine those illustrations with the actual appearance of the beasts, it was truly an eye-opening experience.

"Eh, are those Copper-armored Crabs?"

All of a sudden, Li Quanqing's steps halted as he spotted over a dozen large crabs with brass-colored shells.

According to the books, the bloodline of an Iron-boned Crab progressing further would evolve into this kind of Copper-armored Crab, with the potential to advance into the Qi Refining Mid or Late Stage.