From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal

"Wow, so many people!"

Li Quanqing, looking at the crowded Baqing Auction House, couldn't help but express the sentiments of a young man.

Beside him, a Loose Cultivator who was about to curse stopped short upon seeing the bamboo green Dragon Robe and immediately shut his mouth.

Turns out it's a young master from Green Jade Islands on a training expedition, nothing to worry about then.

Dressed in the family clan robe, walking on the Li Family's own turf, his spine was indeed upright, walking with a vigorous air.

Those Loose Cultivators and cultivators from small families showed complex and envious expressions upon seeing them.

"Three young masters, do you have VIP tokens?"

The path paved with golden jade was so polished it could reflect people, mirroring the magnificent interior of the great hall.

A charming young lady with clear, intelligent eyes stepped forward, dressed in moon-white silk, tracing delicate, ethereal curves, speaking with a tone also originating from the mortal world of the Li family.

Li Quanqing took out the token left by the Third Elder, and immediately a light shone in the young girl's eyes: "It turns out you are guests of the Artifact Hall, please follow me."

These maids were trained with special care in their posture, walking with a graceful swaying, fully displaying their robust elegance, the jade earrings on their earlobes didn't even tremble.

Paired with the poised grace inherent in every move, it was a sight that delighted and refreshed the onlooker's heart.

The group navigated through the stairways and directly came to the top floor, using the token to open a luxurious private box enveloped by an Array.

The door, carved with hundreds of flowers, slowly opened, releasing a wisp of white fog and a fragrant scent that was barely there, invigorating anyone who smelled it and dispelling all fatigue.

"Who do we have here, if it isn't young Quanqing coming over."

Li Kunli's gaze swept over, at that moment he was embracing a pair of twin girls, really showing that he's old but not in spirit.

Yet this Artifact Refining Hall Master, still several years away from sixty, had a long life ahead as a Qi Refining cultivator.

In his previous life, he would definitely still be a working person not yet retired.

"Quanqing, come in, no need to be so formal; we are all family here."

The private box was quite spacious, Quanlin was also present, warmly welcoming him.

Besides him, there were seven Artifact Refiners from the family, all showing their goodwill.

Li Quanqing responded one by one, sitting next to his senior brother, with the two young companions behind him not showing any signs of stage fright, quite composed.

Li Quange was even thinking in his mind about how to find an opportunity to ask the Third Elder some questions about Body Refinement.

"What would the young master like to drink?"

A sweet and melodious voice sounded, clear and melodious like pearls falling on a jade plate, dazzling anyone listening.

Li Quanqing also turned his head and saw a buxom beauty in court dress.

She was about thirty years old, with thick black hair, exuding the charm of a mature woman, her skin so fine and white it seemed breakable with a touch.

Although her features were not absolutely stunning, the beauty mark by her eye, paired with her expressive, watery apricot eyes, could captivate any man.

"Sweet wine, not spicy."

Li Quanqing sat obediently on the chair, his words polite.

This beautiful woman was also a cultivator, her aura extremely restrained, definitely at the late stage of Qi Refinement.

"Oh, it seems the rumors from the islands are true; the new talent of our Artifact Hall can't really hold his liquor!"

The lady giggled, deliberately leaning forward to reveal the fair and smooth skin of her chest, a fragrant but not overpowering body scent wafting into his nose.

"Auntie Four, stop teasing him; Quanqing is still a child."

Li Quanlin said helplessly beside him.

"Hello, Auntie Four."

Li Quanqing, seizing a lifeline, presented a well-behaved and innocent demeanor, his eyes wide and dark.

"Boring, just like your straightforward dad."

Li Yujiao lazily clapped her hands, and a maid immediately presented a pot of light yellow wine resembling the moon: "Drink up, pear wine, your mother's favorite."

Li Quanqing took a small sip; the taste was sweet, like drinking rock candy Sydney pear, bringing a slight intoxication after the initial taste.

"What about you two young fellows?"

Li Yujiao played with the rouge on her fingernails, looking towards Quange and Quanfu without bias.

"I want strong liquor, the strongest you have, preferably one that's brewed with Demon Beast Blood!"

"I'll just have some Spiritual Spring water. Drinking too much alcohol makes my head less nimble. Thank you, Fourth Aunt."

Two people, two completely different choices.

"Fourth Aunt, do you know my parents?"

After a few drinks, Li Quanqing completely relaxed and initiated the conversation.

"Of course, I know them."

Li Yujiao was half lying on the soft jade bed, resembling a charming spirit fox, with a perspective that transformed the scenery magnificently: "During the great family competition back then, it was your mother who beat me so soundly, showing no mercy at all."

The beautiful woman looked at the young man's familiar handsome face with a melancholic gaze.

Li Quanqing felt a tingling on his scalp from her stare and could only keep drinking.

The original owners of this body really were something, with acquaintances everywhere in the Li Family.

Unfortunately, they journeyed on a large Spirit Boat to the outer sea in search of opportunities, and tragically encountered a Great Demon, resulting in the loss of all on board.

Otherwise, he would also have a reliable backing now.

"Take a look, this is the list of items for the auction. See anything that interests you?"

Li Quanlin handed over a scroll made of silk fabric, embroidered with the names of hundreds of treasures.

Li Quanqing glanced over it and immediately found many enticing items.

High Grade Dragon Scale Grass, imbued with the blood of high-level dragon-snake type Demon Beasts, beneficial for the growth of Demon Beasts.

Middle Grade Beast Food Pills, long-term consumption of which could speed up the breakthroughs of spirit pets, with a certain probability of increasing the chances of bloodline return to ancestry.

Three Thunder Horn Python hatchlings, two females and one male, group-living Demon Beasts that swallow thunder and lightning, whose combat power can rival that of Qi Refinement Late Stage cultivators when mature.

...

"Spotted any treasures? Tell me about it," said Li Yujiao, supporting her cheek with her hand, bare jade feet up, swinging her fair, tender legs even Li Kunli couldn't help but take a few more glances. "After all, this is our family's auction house; we can contact the buyers in advance to trade, to avoid others cutting us off."

"Can I choose any of these treasures?"

Li Quanqing's eyes sparkled.

"You can only choose one, you greedy little thing."

"What about the rules, aren't they mostly meant to be broken? Do we still do business or not?"

Li Yujiao flicked the boy's forehead with her finger. "Hurry up and choose, the auction is about to start."

Li Quanqing quickly scanned through the treasures he fancied again.

The one he most wanted was definitely the Thunder Horn Python hatchlings.

Unfortunately, the three hatchlings were sold as a bundle, equivalent to auctioning three Qi Refinement Late Stage cultivators; even selling himself wouldn't cover the price.

The next best thing for him was—Dragon Scale Grass!

Previously, a male Green Jade Carp swallowed the seed of Dragon Scale Grass, returned its bloodline to its ancestry, and turned into a Golden Pattern Variant.

If he fed an entire plant of Spirit Grass to Ao Qing, perhaps it could have an unexpected effect?

"Fourth Aunt, I choose Dragon Scale Grass."

Li Yujiao nodded, took out a communication Jade Token to talk with people; she was the person in charge from the Li Family at the Baoqing Auction House.

Soon, the people below had negotiated the terms with the seller, very efficiently.

"Four Dragon Scale Grasses, the seller is asking for 45 Spirit Stones each, how many do you want?"

Li Quanqing, touching his bulging Storage Bag, clenched his fist: "I want them all!"

"You've got quite the spirit, little guy!"

Soon, someone delivered the Dragon Scale Grass. The five-inch tall purple-red grass, with its leaves shaped like little snakes covered in scales, emitted a strange sweet and fishy smell.

Just as Li Quanqing took the Jade Box into his hand, suddenly, spirit patterns emerged on the walls of the room.

Susu!

Dust danced in the air, lights and shadows intertwined, forming something akin to a holographic projection in mid-air, showing the entire auction stage.

"The Immortal Path is long, it has been ten years."

"Welcome, fellow daoists, to the Baoqing Auction House!"