Chapter 191: Dragon Fish Island Master (Seeking Subscription)
Chapter 191: Dragon Fish Island Master (Seeking Subscription)
Yujun County, State of Yue.
Myriad Islands Lake was vast and misty, as always.
On Dragon Fish Island, within the fish farm.
A sixteen-year-old female cultivator, with a well-built physique and slightly dark skin, was boating on the water, controlling a spiritual artifact fishing net, catching Azure Jade Carp.
"Ever since great-grandfather brought us to Dragon Fish Island, everything has changed. . . This place produces spirit fish, and it has second-order spirit fields, so we can eat spirit rice with every meal. . . It's so much better than the first-order spirit vein on Xiao Han Mountain we had before. . ."
The fisherwoman looked at her harvest, her face filled with joy.
Her name was Yan Hong Xiu, the great-granddaughter of the Yan family's Grand Elder, possessing mid-grade water spirit root aptitude, and currently at the fifth-level of Qi Refinement.
"It's a pity. . . great-grandfather hasn't been in good spirits lately. . ."
When the news first arrived, the entire Yan family was at a loss, but fortunately, great-grandfather managed the situation, submitting to the Black Heaven Sect, and thus avoided a purge.
However, great-grandfather later sent the most talented among them, Little Seventeen and Little Nineteen, to the Black Heaven Sect as hostages, which greatly saddened Yan Hong Xiu.
"Recently. . . it seems another major power is relocating here. . . Sigh. . ."
Yan Hong Xiu sighed. Her cultivation was low and her insight shallow; she couldn't help the family, so she could only diligently raise spirit fish for them.
The method for raising these Azure Jade Carp was passed down from the Zhong Clan, and it was so exquisite that even great-grandfather praised it endlessly.
After all, this was once the pillar industry of one of the State of Yue's seven great aristocratic families.
Currently, most cultivators in the Yan family were transitioning to become beast tamers, diligently studying the contents of their inherited lore.
Alas, the most crucial part—how to raise the little flood dragons—was still missing.
As Yan Hong Xiu was lost in thought, she suddenly saw streaks of light flying rapidly from where the lake met the sky in the distance.
The terrifying speed made her so startled that the fishing net in her hand fell: "Foundation. . . Foundation Establishment. . ."
"Roar! Roar!"
With a flash of green light, a terrifying green figure soared on clouds, coiling above Dragon Fish Island.
The green figure was three zhang long, with a horn on its head and fins on its belly, truly like a green flood dragon, exuding the dreadful might of a second-order demonic beast.
A figure in green robes stood atop the flood dragon's head, a handsome and unrestrained youth.
At this moment, he discontentedly stomped on the flood dragon's head: "Daqing, settle down a bit. . . don't scare people randomly. What if you damage the flora?"
These were all Fang Xi's future assets!
Daqing let out a whimper, looking very wronged.
It had been confined in a pond for so long, rarely getting to stretch its body. Now that it was back in Myriad Islands Lake, the familiar scenery of its homeland made the entire fish excited.
Behind Fang Xi, two more streaks of light flew over, revealing two Foundation Establishment ancestors!
"So many. . . so many great Foundation Establishment cultivators? !"
Yan Hong Xiu's eyes widened in disbelief, so much so that she even forgot to send a warning signal to her clan.
The next moment, a streak of light flew from their clan's main residence, revealing an old cultivator in golden robes with a benevolent face.
Seeing the three people and one demonic beast opposite him, he also widened his eyes: "Three Foundation Establishment cultivators, one second-order spirit beast. . . Are the three of you perhaps from White Peace Immortal City? I am Yan Wuxu, I greet you all!"
Yan Wuxu bowed respectfully, but his heart was filled with bitterness.
After all, the Black Heaven Sect had sent a message earlier, stating that a Foundation Establishment cultivator from Myriad Islands Lake's main island would be returning and that his Yan family should receive them well.
Circumstances were stronger than people; the Yan family was prepared to yield.
But they never imagined that there would be four Foundation Establishment combatants!
Fang Xi glanced at Ruan Xing Ling, then controlled the Green Corner Fish Dragon to step back.
Ruan Xing Ling felt speechless internally, but still spoke clearly: "Ruan Xing Ling greets Fellow Daoist. This is my friend, Fang Xi, and my disciple, Ruan Dan!"
"So it's Fairy Taoling. . . " Yan Wuxu quickly said: "Fairy's name resounded throughout Myriad Islands Lake back then, and then you helped White Peace Immortal City resist the beast tide, I am truly impressed. . . Greetings, Fellow Daoist Fang, Fellow Daoist Ruan Dan. . ."
"To be honest, I've come this time to return to my homeland."
Ruan Xing Ling smiled, continuing.
"That is natural. Myriad Islands Lake will always be Fairy Taoling's home, and my Yan family fully supports it. Peach Blossom Island is insufficient for Fairy's cultivation; you can go to Maple Leaf Island. . . " Yan Wuxu gritted his teeth: "And for Fellow Daoist Fang and Fellow Daoist Ruan, there are also Spirit Sky Island and Golden Turtle Island available for cultivation. . ."
He was prepared to give up all interests except for Dragon Fish Island, truly like a brave warrior severing his own arm, showing great resolve.
In reality, as long as they retained Dragon Fish Island's second-order superior-grade spirit vein and that Earthly Baleful Lake, it would essentially guarantee that the Yan family would have a Foundation Establishment cultivator in every generation, so it wasn't a terrible loss.
"Great-grandfather. . ."
Yan Hong Xiu looked at her great-grandfather bowing and scraping before outsiders, secretly gritting her teeth, but she couldn't say anything.
For Qi Refinement cultivators from such small places, Foundation Establishment cultivators were heaven itself!
"Fellow Daoist Yan is sensible, but I, Fang, happen to like this Dragon Fish Island."
At this moment, Fang Xi suddenly sighed.
Upon seeing this, the Green Corner Fish Dragon immediately unleashed its aura, its scales fluttering, baring its fangs and claws to intimidate.
In truth, Yan Wuxu, merely an early Foundation Establishment cultivator, facing another early Foundation Establishment cultivator plus a second-order spirit beast attacking him, really didn't have much chance of victory.
"Ah. . . you dare to persecute my clan like this?"
Yan Wuxu was furious and took out an umbrella-shaped spiritual artifact from his storage bag: "Know that my Yan family is not to be trifled with, and Dragon Fish Island is guarded by a second-order grand array. Even if you have superior numbers, you might not. . . "
A sharp twang!
The sound of a pipa suddenly arose.
Yan Wuxu only felt his head swim, and the Primordial Chaos Umbrella spiritual artifact in his hand was deflected by Fang Xi's sword.
The Green Corner Fish Dragon opened its massive maw, looking as if it could swallow this old man whole.
"Yan Family Grand Elder, do not be ungrateful. . . We haven't driven your Yan family to extinction; we've still left Spirit Sky Island for you."
Ruan Xing Ling held her white jade pipa, speaking faintly: "As for the second-order array, do you think we, coming from the Immortal City, wouldn't have second-order barrier-breaking talismans?"
In truth, they really didn't, but Ruan Xing Ling was certain that this person would not dare to continue to entangle them.
Because the power gap was too wide!
Yan Wuxu regained his senses, only to realize he was unknowingly just half a step from the beast's maw. Cold sweat poured down his forehead.
"Great-grandfather. . ."
On the ground below, Yan Hong Xiu controlled a spiritual artifact, about to fight these people, but was firmly held down by Yan Wuxu's spiritual power as he regained his composure: "Stop. . ."
He looked up at the three people and one fish, his voice becoming incredibly dry and hoarse: "My Yan family. . . is willing to relocate. . . I ask that Fellow Daoists give us some time."
"That would be excellent, but I do not wish for you to cause any damage during your relocation. . ."
Fang Xi put away his Green Reaping Sword, a genial smile appearing on his face: "After all. . . this place will be my cultivation grounds from now on. . ."
...
"Wuwu. . . do we really have to move. . ."
"Great-grandfather. . . those three are bullying us too much!"
Yan family's grand residence.
Many Yan clan members gathered together, all filled with righteous indignation.
Yan Wuxu, however, seemed to have recovered, his expression as calm as an ancient well without ripples. Only after everyone had vented enough did he speak faintly: "This place wasn't originally my Yan family's; it belonged to the Tai Shu and other top three families. . . And before the Thirty-Six Islands Alliance captured this place, this residence belonged to the Zhong Clan. . . Where are they all now?"
"Now that our backer has been destroyed, and we're being bullied right to our doorstep, we must accept the beating!"
"No matter how bad Spirit Sky Island is, it still has a second-order spirit vein. Are we supposed to go back to Xiao Han Mountain?"
"The days ahead are still long!"
...
After Yan Wuxu's pacification, no matter how unwilling, the Yan family members could only accept it. They returned to pack their belongings, preparing to relocate.
"Great-grandfather. . ."
Yan Hong Xiu came to Yan Wuxu's side, her eyes slightly red.
"Good child. . ."
Yan Wuxu no longer concealed his emotions at this moment, and two streams of tears ran down his face: "You must remember, engrave it deeply, how my Yan family was humiliated today. . . As long as your strength is inferior to theirs, you must endure, even if it kills you, you must endure. . . When your strength is sufficient in the future, you must definitely wash away this shame!"
"Great-grandfather, I remember. " Yan Hong Xiu's eyes were also teary, and she choked out her agreement. . .
...
Half a month later.
Fang Xi leisurely inspected the entire Dragon Fish Island, stepping atop the Green Corner Fish Dragon.
In the Spirit Herb Valley.
"That Yan family Grand Elder kept his promise and did not damage the spirit fields. . ."
Of course, it was only natural that the spirit rice seedlings and spirit herbs planted previously were all packed up and taken away.
"This Dragon Fish Island's second-order spirit vein can actually be divided into three branches. . . The main vein is at the Yan family's grand residence, providing second-order superior-grade spiritual energy. . . Besides that, one branch is in the Spirit Herb Valley, suitable for cultivating second-order spirit fields, and another is in the fish farm, suitable for raising spirit fish. . . Truly excellent. The Yan family Grand Elder's previous layout and arrangements were quite reasonable; he is a person of profound insight."
"What a pity. . . their hero, my enemy. . . If I were to immediately kill the Yan family ancestor now, it would disrespect the Black Heaven Sect. I'll find an opportunity to act later."
Although the Yan family had withdrawn, a large number of mortals on the island could not leave, nor could the foreign cultivators who did not wish to follow the Yan family.
Theoretically, all of these now belonged to Fang Xi, the island master's property.
"Perfect. . . I can recruit a batch of spirit farmers and fishermen. . ."
Fang Xi came to the Yan family's grand residence, feeling the second-order superior-grade spiritual energy, and nodded to himself.
This place truly deserved to be the foundation of a Foundation Establishment family. With the resources of an entire family to support one person, he would surely live a comfortable and prosperous life from now on.
He went to the Yan family Grand Elder's seclusion chamber, following the earth vein downwards.
Before long, he arrived at an underground karst cave. The spiritual energy here was incredibly pure, even subtly surpassing superior-grade second-order.
At the bottom of the cave was a lake, only half a mu in size, with occasional bubbles surfacing, indicating that the water temperature was quite high.
Moreover, whenever a bubble burst, a wisp of extremely faint black aura seemed to appear above the lake.
"Earthly Baleful Lake. . . every fifty years, a wisp of 'Black Wind Baleful Qi' can be extracted from it, which is a Foundation Establishment spiritual item."
"The baleful qi in this lake has already been extracted, so I'll have to wait another forty or fifty years for the next one. . . This is the core inheritance and foundation of a Foundation Establishment aristocratic family."
"Unfortunately, for me, it doesn't hold much significance; at most, I'll sell it for some spirit stones. . ."
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