From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal

Facing Yun Jiezi's inquiry, Li Quanqing also raised his wine cup to stand.

"Green Jade Li Family, Li Quanqing."

"Carefree Island, Yun Jiezi."

The two exchanged names, then drained their cups in one gulp, and were thus rightfully called dao companions.

No one came out to cause trouble, nor did any fool jump out to show off and get slapped in the face.

The atmosphere was congenial and harmonious. After all, they were all family cultivators who knew when to advance or retreat and understood etiquette.

Li Quanqing smacked his lips, and Xie Hongyu knew that he didn't like drinking and had specially poured him tea.

It was bitter and astringent, not tasty at all.

The exchange meeting continued, and the next person stood up to take out a Nine-Transformed Coral Branch and gave a detailed introduction.

Li Quanqing listened while focusing his mind on the snake egg in his hand.

The eggshell was flawless jade with light blue spots on the surface and swirling patterns like sea waves, feeling extremely hard to the touch, capable of withstanding heavy blows without issues.

Such a sturdy snake egg, could it really be broken from the inside to nurture new life?

Li Quanqing was somewhat skeptical and decided to research the literature once he returned to Qingyu Island.

"Little Brother Quanqing is thinking about how to hatch the snake egg?"

Next to him, Xie Hongyu gulped down her liquor, tilting her delicate and white neck and draining the fiery drink, feeling utterly refreshed.

A few droplets of light-red liquor trailed down the corner of her lips, the aroma of alcohol strong, mixed with the scent of the girl's body, creeping into his nose and tickling the heart.

"Cousin, do you have any tips?"

Li Quanqing seized the opportunity to ask, showing no resistance. Who wouldn't want to stick close to a beautiful girl?

"I have a sister who raised a Jade Bird, extremely beautiful—the kind that she enjoys flaunting to us sisters every day."

"Cousin was not having it and had long wanted to raise a few Azure Water Pythons. She had prepared a lot of ancient books and insights on feeding these spiritual snakes."

Xie Hongyu exhaled a breath of liquor, her cheeks blushing, resting her head on her hand, deliberately revealing her snow-white and tender arm.

Unfortunately, not only was Li Quanqing unmoved, but even Li Quange who noticed her focus seemed off the mark.

"A Jade Bird, wouldn't that be Li Quanyi's doing?"

His voice was somewhat loud, the whole hall went silent for a moment, then resumed their chatter, everyone with their own group.

"Blockhead, keep it down!"

Xie Hongyu gave him a glare, both knowing each other as fellow drinkers: "That's right, it's that little minx Li Quanyi!"

The red-clothed girl clenched her teeth in secret, making a clicking sound, her slightly chubby cheeks puffing up, looking rather cute.

"So it's her, Li Quanyi from Qingfei Island, the Li family's leading genius from a collateral line!"

Li Quanqing was aware of her.

She was only in her early twenties yet already achieved the cultivation of Qi Refining Sixth Level—a strong contender for the clan's grand competition after the New Year.

Moreover, Li Quanyi's fiancé was the only top-grade spiritual root of the Quan generation—Li Quangeng.

"So… can Little Brother Quanqing spare an egg for your cousin?"

Xie Hongyu batted her large eyes, looking pitiful and heartrending.

Naturally, the answer was no.

What request from a girl could compare to the allure of a reward from a light group?

"When I raise the Azure Water Python, I will definitely give cousin Hongyu one, to put a damper on the pride of your sisters!"

Li Quanqing spoke with righteous indignation, refusing to relent.

This snake egg, once grown, might very well yield a Mid Grade Magical Artifact; he would be a fool to give it to a girl.

While Xie Hongyu's eyes harbored a grievance, she still shared her snake-rearing experience with him; this woman was always generous.

Li Quanqing returned the favor by offering a gourd of Nourishing Spirit Mud, its fragrance filling the air.

The girl's inner grievance vanished instantly.

The exchange meeting continued, and Li Quange intermittently made purchases, acquiring quite a number of Demon Beast Essence Blood.

He cultivated the Body Refining Techniques "Hundred Beasts True Body," which required the use of Demon Beast blood to temper his body.

Li Quanqing enjoyed his pastries while watching with interest.

After the Azure Water Python, no other Spiritual Beast cubs appeared.

Instead, there were two or three adult Demon Beasts with formidable combat power, already tamed and ready for an on-the-spot Enslavement Blood Contract, which was quite convenient.

He watched with lackluster interest.

When it came to the last person, it was a Qi Refining Fifth Level Loose Cultivator, who inexplicably managed to slip in.

From his Spiritual Beast Bag, he held up a dark green Turtle Egg, as big as a wash basin, with an ancient and vague aura, and overflowing with life.

Li Quanqing became instantly invigorated at this sight.

"One Longevity Turtle Egg, brimming with vitality, could easily survive for tens of thousands of years without disaster or calamity, truly an excellent Spiritual Beast for sheltering families and guarding Spirit Islands!"

However, hearing this name, Li Quanqing immediately lost interest.

His raised butt promptly sat back down on the cushion.

The Longevity Turtle, an oddity with a renowned name in the Cultivation World!

If free from disaster and calamity with resources in abundance, it could indeed live for ten thousand years and continuously break through realms.

The only downside was that it required too much time.

To break through to Foundation Establishment alone would take a full five hundred years of accumulation.

With the same time and resources, other Demon Beasts might have already cultivated to Core Formation.

It was too expensive for Loose Cultivators and not cost-effective for Immortal Cultivation Families.

Li Quanqing was too lazy to give it another glance.

He preferred those Demon Beasts with shorter growth cycles that could break through realms quickly and then harvest Light Groups.

Like the Longevity Turtle, which took ten years to break through Qi Refinement, had an unbearably slow growth rate.

Naturally, he held great disdain.

Other family Cultivators were also lukewarm, and the atmosphere was quite tepid.

Seeing the lack of interest, the Loose Cultivator's face grew somewhat embarrassed: "Two hundred, no, one hundred and eighty low-grade Spirit Stones! If any friend is interested, you may directly take it!"

This price was too expensive!

As expected, although a few people made offers, they all fell below the Loose Cultivator's expectation, and the deal fell through.

Li Quanqing shook his head, ready to leave and return home to those crab cubs.

Suddenly, Yun Jiezi stood up with a smile: "Thanks to all the kind Cultivators, I have recently acquired a magnificent and extraordinary Spiritual Beast. Please assess it for yourselves!"

Ao howl~

With a deep and robust growl, a Demon Beast wreathed in flames, with huge limbs, was led out from the back of the hall.

It held its head high, its golden red fur silky like satin, massive and strong, with dense and majestic mane, pale gold pupils sharp and spirited, exuding a regal dominance.

"What kind of Demon Beast is this, never seen before!"

The Cultivators exclaimed in awe, their breathing slightly constrained, captivated by what they saw.

A lion?

Li Quanqing recognized the appearance of this Demon Beast, his eyes filled with surprise, to see such a creature on an island.

"Red Flame Lion! This is a Demon Beast from the continent!"

Li Quange, a veteran Demon Hunter, with ample experience, quickly identified the origin of this Demon Beast.

Something from the continent?

The Cultivators present were instantly astir.

A thousand years ago, Continental Cultivators came to these seas, took root, and thus the East Sea Immortal World prospered.

This was a story well-known to everyone.

But who amongst them had seen the Continent with their own eyes?

It was too far, millions of miles away, and with all sorts of insurmountable obstacles, even Foundation Establishment Cultivators found it daunting.

People crowded around the lion to watch, taking in the sight, it was an eye-opener.

"As all the revered Cultivators can see, this is a Spiritual Beast from the continent."

Yun Jiezi bowed his hands: "To inform you all, after more than twenty years of voyage, Yun Family's Mountain Shifting Cloud Boat has finally returned from the continent laden with goods!"

"One year after the grand Baoqing auction ends, the Carefree Conference will be held in the Workshops of Carefree Island, inviting fellow practitioners to appreciate the rare and exotic treasures from that distant continent!"