Immortality and cultivation begin with alchemy and accounting.

The male and female cultivators were already of lower cultivation levels than the old man, and since they had other matters to attend to, they didn't want to get entangled. After some explanation and apology, they helped the young man remove the charm spell.

They even compensated him with some spirit stones as an apology.

It was a case of trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead.

This turmoil has come to an end.

As the island drew closer, its shape, resembling a giant tortoise, came into view from just over ten miles away.

On the island, rows of buildings are clearly visible, and you can even see some monks coming and going.

Xuan Turtle Island, almost there!

As they approached Xuan Gui Island, the ship's speed slowed down.

About fifteen minutes later, the ship slowly docked.

There is also a shipyard on Xuan Gui Island.

A steady voice, amplified by magical power, resounded throughout the entire ship: "Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived at Xuan Turtle Island. On behalf of the Han family of Seven Star Island, I would like to thank you all for boarding our Han family's passenger ship."

I also thank everyone for ensuring that nothing went wrong during these past twenty-odd days!

The sound wasn't loud, but it had a deafening effect on Bai Xuanjing's ears.

He guessed that the person who spoke must be a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

As the cultivator finished speaking, the array on the ship suddenly cracked open, and the pale blue light screen that had been generated quickly melted away like snow.

Bai Xuanjing and Bai Xuanlin followed the crowd and disembarked from the boat.

"Brother Xuanjing, shall we head home as soon as possible?" Bai Xuanlin asked with a smile.

Bai Xuanjing frowned slightly, seemingly somewhat troubled.

"I haven't been home for many years. I want to buy some spiritual items on Xuan Turtle Island to give to my elder brother and second uncle."

Xuan Gui Island Market is a large market near the Canghuang Islands. Occasionally, disciples of the Bai family will come here to make purchases.

Many shipping routes in the open sea also use Xuan Gui Island as a stop.

With the clan gathering approaching, most of the Bai family disciples returning from the outer seas will transit through Xuan Turtle Island.

Although some preparations were made.

However, Bai Xuanjing felt somewhat unsure of himself when he thought about the possibility of fighting three against one, and that the unknown female cultivator had also practiced a seductive technique that Bai Xuanjing had never encountered before.

He didn't want to be in a precarious situation, so he was taking a gamble, hoping to run into a familiar Bai family disciple or elder on Xuan Turtle Island.

As long as he doesn't leave the market area, Bai Xuanlin won't dare to make a move!

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanlin's smile faltered for a moment, but he quickly concealed his unease. "There are quite a few good items in the family's contribution pavilion, and they're even cheaper. Why don't we go back to the family to buy them?"

Bai Xuanjing shook his head. "I can't afford the expensive items in the family contribution pavilion, and my second uncle and brother can buy the cheap ones. It's not very meaningful to give them away as gifts."

"Why not wander around this market and see if we can find any interesting or novel items?"

Then, Bai Xuanjing looked at Bai Xuanlin with a smile in his eyes, "Brother Xuanlin, if you're in a hurry, why don't you go back first?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanlin chuckled and patted his chest, saying, "Anyway, I'm not in a hurry. I'll wait for you to go back together; it'll be good to have someone to look after you on the way!"

"Purchasing suitable spiritual items won't be a quick matter; it'll probably take some time. Shall we find a place to stay on Xuan Turtle Island first?"

Bai Xuanjing gave Bai Xuanlin a deep look.

"Of course!" Baek Hyun-rim agreed with a smile.

However, a hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes.

Even the inns on Xuan Turtle Island without spirit-gathering formations cost several low-grade spirit stones for a night's stay, which is no small expense.

Bai Xuanlin usually treats one spirit stone as two flowers, so how could he bear to waste it in the market?

Thinking of Huang Yudan in Bai Xuanjing's storage bag, Bai Xuanlin felt a little better.

If he really gets the Yellow Jade Pill, he can not only show off his remarkable talent in alchemy in front of his elders, but also exchange the extra Yellow Jade Pills for contribution points.

By then, all the costs will be recovered!

"There aren't many opportunities in life to change your destiny!" Bai Xuanlin encouraged himself.

He had already regarded Bai Xuanjing's Yellow Jade Pill and the No. 8 Fire Vein as an opportunity to change his fate.

In the Bai family, only first-grade mid-level alchemists of the younger generation are considered to have entered the inner circle and will be given special training by the family.

If he were to follow the conventional path of alchemy, Bai Xuanlin estimated that it would take him nearly ten more years before he could even reach the threshold of a mid-grade first-level alchemist.

But by then, he was already in his thirties, and about to turn forty.

At this age, even if one becomes a mid-grade first-level alchemist, one is not particularly outstanding among the old alchemists and will not be valued by the family.

If one can take up a post at the No. 8 Fire Vein ahead of time, the higher-grade earth fire will provide a greater boost to alchemy.

In addition, the family will also try to help him improve his alchemy skills and provide him with some extra resources, which will greatly shorten the time it takes to advance to a first-level mid-grade alchemist.

Not to mention, that fiery spot also had a spiritual vein attached to it.

Having figured this out, Bai Xuanlin put on a harmless smile again and pulled Bai Xuanjing toward the interior of the market.

"Most of the inns in the market don't have spirit-gathering arrays, but they're not cheap at all. This one is the cheapest, so why don't we stay here for now?"

Bai Xuanlin pulled Bai Xuanjing to the outside of an inn.

This inn is located in a corner of the market and is decorated in a very simple manner, but there are quite a few cultivators coming and going, although they are all small cultivators in the early to mid-stages of Qi Refining.

Looking at the inn, Bai Xuanjing's expression shifted slightly.

Psychologically, he didn't want to be led by the nose by Bai Xuanlin.

This inn looks ordinary. Who knows if the owner knows Baek Hyun-rim or has some kind of relationship with her?

However, Bai Xuanlin is unaware that he has already given himself away, which is Bai Xuanjing's advantage.

Bai Xuanjing didn't want to alert the enemy.

Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, Bai Xuanjing finally followed Bai Xuanlin to this inn.

"Manager, please give each of us brothers a private room."

Upon entering the inn, Bai Xuanlin, familiar with the place, went straight to the counter.

Bai Xuanjing glanced around but didn't notice anything unusual.

The shopkeeper raised an eyebrow and said bluntly, "Three and a half low-grade spirit stones a day!"

The sea is full of low-level cultivators with limited resources and shallow backgrounds.

As the cheapest inn on the entire Xuan Turtle Island, this place is always busy.

Therefore, the shopkeeper no longer had a fawning smile when facing customers.

Bai Xuanlin slapped out seven low-grade spirit stones and placed them on the counter, saying generously, "Seven spirit stones, give each of us brothers a room. Consider it my treat. Xuanjing, you can't refuse!"

After saying that, Bai Xuanlin looked at Bai Xuanjing and showed an extremely warm smile.

After learning of Bai Xuanlin's scheme, Bai Xuanjing felt that his cousin's smile was extremely hypocritical.

But since someone was willing to pay, and that person was Bai Xuanlin, he naturally wouldn't refuse.

So, after pretending to decline for a few rounds, Bai Xuanjing nodded and agreed.

After paying the spirit stones, Bai Xuanjing and his companion were led by a servant to their respective houses.