Family Cultivation: I Farm and Raise Fish under the Sea

The wooden boat was not large, but it moved swiftly, propelled by the Spiritual Stones and an Array.

The hull was constructed from a type of Iron Stone Wood, which was extremely durable.

It could easily withstand small waves, but it would likely be insufficient against an attack from Demon Beasts.

Lu Li stood at the bow, the sea breeze caressing his face, carrying a trace of warmth that made him feel drowsy.

The air still carried a humid, salty scent.

Not far away, various seabirds searched for food on the sea surface, making chirping noises.

Although it wasn't his first time seeing the ocean, each encounter was still awe-inspiring.

The vast, infinite sea was calm yet teeming with life.

Beneath the sea was even more fascinating, with various Demon Beasts roaming and abundant spiritual materials.

But for Human Clan Cultivators, the ocean depths were still largely inaccessible.

Years ago, out of curiosity, he had stealthily dived to the seabed around Mystic Moon Island, but at just two hundred meters deep, the pressure became unbearable for him.

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Several hours later, a small island joyfully appeared in view.

The island was not large, about twenty miles or so in diameter, with lush vegetation and numerous birds.

On Golden Qilin Island, there was a first-grade mid-level Spirit Vein beneath Sunset Peak on the west side of the island.

Before even getting close, Lu Li sent a Communication Jade Scroll toward Sunset Peak, shooting it forward.

Shortly after, a streak of light darted from the distance.

A middle-aged cultivator in a black robe appeared instantly by the seaside.

"Mr. Lu has finally arrived; I have been waiting for a long time," Wang Ping said with a smile on his face.

"It's been several years since we last met; Mr. Wang still looks as graceful as ever, having broken through to the sixth layer of Qi Refinement," Lu Li replied with a smile.

This man was a Guest Elder of his family, and they had met a few times before.

"Ha ha… I am nothing compared to Mr. Lu's extraordinary talents. Are you here to check on the Spiritual Objects at Sunset Peak?"

Lu Li nodded.

According to family rules, this was a necessary step to prevent any potential disputes.

While talking, the two of them flew towards Sunset Peak on the island.

Soon, they reached an Array at the base of the mountain.

Wang Ping took out a black Token.

He cast several Magic Spells, and the Token quickly emitted a white light that shot into the Array, causing ripples to spread through the Big Formation and revealing a pathway.

"This is the control Token for this Array; I will hand it over to Mr. Lu," he said, passing the Token over.

Lu Li did not hesitate and took it directly.

They walked straight into the Array, and along the way, Wang Ping took the opportunity to explain it.

"This Array is called the Earth Spirit Trapping Array, a first-grade high-quality Array with impressive defensive capabilities. You can simply activate its defensive functions using the control Token."

"Mr. Lu just needs to get more accustomed to it," he added.

Lu Li nodded; this Array was crucial for his safety in the coming years and could not be neglected.

The two continued walking up the mountain.

Sunset Peak was not large, covering only a few miles, but it was lush and vibrant.

The spring at the mountain peak flowed slowly down to the foot of the mountain.

Near the middle of the mountain, there were several acres of spirit fields filled with Spirit Tooth Rice, though the plants were still just seedlings.

Apart from the spirit fields, to the left of the mountain peak, there were several Spiritual Mulberry Trees, whose leaves could feed some Spiritual Silkworms.

With these Spirit Trees, the Spiritual Silkworms produced a significant amount of silk each year. The silk could be used to create mid-grade first-order Defensive Magical Artifacts and also brought some income to the family.

After Wang Ping had shown Lu Li around, he initiated a conversation,

"Have you inspected everything, fellow Daoist? If everything is in order, I will return to finalize the handover."

Lu Li nodded, "Then, please do as you wish, fellow Daoist. Please forgive me for not being a more attentive host."

After saying their goodbyes, Wang Ping flew towards the base of the mountain.

Watching him leave the Array, Lu Li immediately took out the controlling Token and began refining it.

He soon had initially refined the Token, and following that, he cast several controlling Magic Spells. The Token shone brightly in an instant.

At that moment, the Array began to shift rapidly, with the surroundings' wind and clouds transforming and some illusory objects appearing to shift places.

In no time, it transformed into a different appearance, with some critical points of the Array also instantly changing positions.

After finishing all this, Lu Li slowly exhaled.

Going forward, as long as he spent some time each day refining the Token, he would become proficient and be able to unleash the full power of the Array.

It was also out of his caution, as one could never guarantee that the previous Cultivator who used the Array hadn't left any traps behind. Caution is the parent of safety.

Afterwards, he flew to the top of the mountain and entered a simple cave dwelling.

The cave was not large and was furnished very simply.

The main hall had only two meditation cushions and a stone table.

On each side, there was a Spirit Beast room and an Artifact Refining Room.

First, he went into the Spirit Beast room, which was filled with a unique odor, and the floor still had remains of Spirit Grass that beasts liked to eat.

Lu Li first cleaned the floor, then he took out a small nest and carefully placed the Green Spirit Python Egg inside.

After completing all this, he also placed several Water Attribute Spirit Stones and a few pieces of Ice Jade around the beast egg.

At that moment, thin strands of Spiritual Energy began to gather around the egg, then slowly seeped into the shell, which was very pleasing to him.

The Green Spirit Python, as a second-order Spirit Beast, had a fifty percent chance that its offspring could breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage, and with proper nurturing, it would be a great aid in the future.

If it was the offspring of a third-order Demon Beast, it would definitely reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, and there was even a thirty percent chance it could become a third-order Demon Beast.

Of course, some few lucky individuals among the Demon Beasts could mutate or even surpass their parents.

As a Water Attribute Spirit Beast, its strength increased significantly in the ocean, which is why the Lu Family Ancestor managed to suppress a family for over a hundred years at the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage.

According to family records, "A snake turns into a python in a hundred years, and into a lesser dragon in five hundred years." As a Dragon Seed, its strength was extraordinary.

Not to mention the Hornless Dragon in the depths of the Endless Sea Domain, its Divine Skills were impressive, turning seas and rivers upside down in the ocean.

Moments later, he gathered his scattered thoughts.

Then, he walked up to the beast egg, bit his finger to squeeze out a drop of Essence Blood, and then started to inscribe mysterious Runes on the egg.

In just a few breaths, the surface of the egg was covered with Blood Runes.

After completing all this, Lu Li stopped and quietly observed.

The surface of the beast egg began to emit a greenish glow, similar to breathing, while the Blood Runes on the surface gradually dimmed, being absorbed into the shell.

This was a Blood Covenant control technique. After just forty-nine days, the Ritual would be complete. The hatched spirit beast would be utterly loyal, unable to betray or dissolve the Blood Covenant; if the master died, the spirit beast would also perish, which was extremely domineering.

Such a technique could only be successfully refined while the spirit beast was still naïve and ignorant.

After everything was done, Lu Li left the Spirit Beast Room and came to the main hall to sit down cross-legged.

With a thought, the Beast Refining Pot appeared in front of him.