Cultivating Immortality: Beginning with Blessings from the Immortals

Chen Yi nodded emphatically and said in a deep voice:

"Yes, I must save them. I have to try no matter what."

Ruan Yiqiu slowly lowered her head, pondered for a moment, then turned to look at her fellow disciples, and then spoke:

"Junior Brother Chen, I'll go with you this time."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ruan Yiqiu's senior brothers and sisters all looked surprised.

"Senior sister, we escaped from the sea monster and our injuries haven't healed yet. Now we have to..." one of the Tianling Sect disciples advised.

Ruan Yiqiu smiled and said:

"I'm going with them alone this time. It's not like it's outlying waters. I should be fine if I'm careful."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi immediately spoke up, naturally not wanting Ruan Yiqiu to risk her life with them. But Ruan Yiqiu was determined, so he had no choice but to agree.

Everyone rested peacefully inside the small house, while Chen Yi was the first to get up and stand guard outside.

He looked up at the horizon, where the wind, rain, thunder, and lightning seemed to be intensifying.

Chen Yi noticed someone approaching from behind and immediately turned around to look. He saw Wu Tingting walking over with a hesitant expression.

"Brother Chen, Senior Sister Ruan just said that things are not peaceful in the outer sea, so this time we..." Wu Tingting hesitated before continuing.

Chen Yi smiled calmly and comforted him:

"Don't worry, we're not going to the outer sea. Besides, Senior Sister Ruan is very strong, so we should be fine if we act carefully."

Upon hearing this, Wu Tingting showed gratitude. If it weren't for Chen Yi's intervention, she would have been completely helpless on her own.

As the two were talking, Ruan Yiqiu came up behind them.

"Senior Sister Ruan, thank you so much this time," Chen Yi said, bowing with his hands clasped.

With this Foundation Establishment stage senior sister joining them, their risks were greatly reduced. Chen Yi knew Ruan Yiqiu's strength; although she was only in the early Foundation Establishment stage, she was comparable to a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Ruan Yiqiu smiled and said:

"Junior Brother Chen, you're too kind."

"I'm just helping you out this time because I'm passing by, no need for such formalities."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi secretly rejoiced, knowing that with Ruan Yiqiu's help, the danger would be greatly reduced.

Wu Tingting looked at Chen Yi and Ruan Yiqiu chatting in front of her, a hint of loneliness flashing across her face.

Chen Yi told the two to go back and rest well, while he alone controlled the array barrier to protect them.

He sat cross-legged on the ground, releasing spirit insects around him, relying on the blessings bestowed by the Insect God to sense the surrounding movements through the swarm of insects.

The next day, early in the morning.

As the sun rises, a rosy glow appears on the sea, and gentle rays of sunlight fall upon it.

At this moment, the storm had subsided.

The sea was exceptionally calm, the ancient well was still, like a mirror of azure water.

Ruan Yiqiu, Wu Tingting, and the other disciples of Tianling Sect came out of the house one after another.

Seeing the clear and refreshing weather, everyone couldn't help but smile.

Chen Yi sensed the presence of everyone and slowly opened his eyes to stand up from the ground.

Now that he is a cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refining, he feels refreshed and energetic after practicing the Profound Origin Condensation Technique for one night.

After seeing Ruan Yiqiu and the others come out, he immediately put away the formation and put all the spirit insects into the insect-raising bag.

After seeing Chen Yi, Ruan Yiqiu strolled towards him.

"Junior Brother Chen, I'm sorry."

"We are both lacking in spiritual energy and have hidden injuries. You have worked hard to protect us this night," Ruan Yiqiu said with a hint of apology.

Chen Yi smiled calmly and put away the array plate, array flags, and insect breeding bag.

"You're too kind, senior sister. We'll have to trouble you to work with us from now on."

At this moment, the other disciples of the Heavenly Spirit Sect came to Ruan Yiqiu's side.

"Junior sister, why don't we two accompany you?" one of the female disciples said.

Ruan Yiqiu smiled and said:

"Senior Sister Zhao, you are still seriously injured, you should return first."

"My injuries have healed, and as long as I'm careful, there shouldn't be any problems going with them."

The other disciples of the Heavenly Spirit Sect exchanged glances, then bid farewell to Ruan Yiqiu and left. They had just escaped from the clutches of a powerful demon, and their injuries would take at least half a month to heal.

Chen Yi greeted Ruan Yiqiu and Wu Tingting, then piloted the magic boat, leading them forward.

The weather is clear and the sky is calm.

Chen Yi took this opportunity to push the speed of the magic boat to the limit, otherwise, if they encountered another storm, it would delay them for a while.

Two days later, they arrived at a new sea area.

Chen Yi stared intently ahead and saw several pirates of varying sizes not far away.

"Brother Chen Yi, this is where we encountered the sea demon," Wu Tingting said, pointing ahead.

Chen Yi nodded slightly and steered the magic boat forward.

Instead of immediately searching for the sea demon, they landed on one of the islands.

There are two wooden houses in the center of the island, surrounded by a simple wooden fence.

"Brother Chen, Sister Ruan, this is the simple dwelling that Grandpa built."

"We're near the open sea here. If we go another twenty or thirty nautical miles, we'll enter the open sea area," Wu Tingting said.

Chen Yi nodded slightly and led the two into the small house to rest.

He first set up a protective array outside to guard the surroundings.

Chen Yi had been piloting the magic boat for three consecutive days, consuming a great deal of spiritual energy and mental strength. He planned to rest for one night to recharge before searching for the sea yaksha's whereabouts again.

Chen Yi took out a Qi Condensation Pill from his pocket, swallowed it, and began to meditate in seclusion.

The formation can operate autonomously, but its power will naturally be greatly reduced. However, he can sense it immediately if anyone triggers the formation.

Wu Tingting and Ruan Yiqiu did not disturb Chen Yi and also meditated and rested in another room.

As darkness fell, night enveloped the entire East China Sea.

At that moment, several figures appeared on the summit of a mountain on the island.

"Brother Yang, they really have arrived." Zhao Deyan sneered, a hint of joy flashing across his face.

Yang Jinfeng nodded slightly, looking down at the small courtyard not far away.

"Next, proceed according to plan."

"It's best not to reveal your identity easily; it would be best to eliminate them secretly," Yang Jinfeng said coldly.

Zhao Deyan nodded emphatically and immediately turned and left with several Yang family guards.

The night passed in silence.

The next day, the sun rose.

The entire sea was shrouded in a thin mist, making it appear hazy and gloomy.

Chen Yi pushed open the door, followed by Ruan Yiqiu and Wu Tingting. He looked up at the sea but did not immediately go out to sea.

The three of them prepared by checking their magical artifacts, talismans, and elixirs.

As the sun gradually rises, the gentle sunlight disperses the thin mist over the sea.

"Senior Sister Ruan, Tingting, let's set off." Chen Yi said in a deep voice, and immediately released the light blue magic boat.

The three of them leaped onto the magic boat, and Chen Yi steered the boat towards the outer sea.

Chen Yi released his divine sense to perceive the surrounding environment, and Ruan Yiqiu, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, also released her divine sense to guard the surroundings.

Being near the open sea, they dared not let their guard down.

Wu Tingting had been here many times with Wu Qingshan, so she naturally acted as a guide to show Chen Yi the way.

The Dharma boat flew on the sea, and the surrounding scenery rushed past.

Before long, Chen Yi immediately sensed that several unique demonic wisps seemed to be appearing around him.

Wu Tingting, who was standing to the side, also spoke up at this moment:

"Brother Chen, the place where we encountered the sea demon is just ahead."