Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

Chapter 93 Patrolman Jiang

time flies.

More than half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

It was noon, the weather was clear and sunny, the sky was blue, and the view was much wider than usual.

A corner of a courtyard in Dongfu District.

The charcoal fire roared on the stove, and a furnace was placed on top of the flames.

Jiang Yi, dressed in a blue robe, stood attentively in front of the furnace, occasionally making hand seals while keeping his eyes fixed on the changing flames.

In front of the stone table not far away.

Qin Ruyi, dressed in an elegant long dress, with her hair half-tied up, sat gracefully.

Holding a small handful of spirit rice, she was teasing Little Pear in various ways, occasionally tossing out a few grains to feed it.

In the past two weeks, the turmoil on the island has subsided, and she has been able to relax a little.

The disturbance caused by the rampant insects has gradually subsided, and the law enforcement team has also given its results.

The loss will be borne equally by Lingon and the island.

While this result is still not entirely satisfactory, it represents a significant concession compared to the past.

If it weren't for the current unstable situation and the urgent need to stabilize public sentiment, Qingluo Island would never have taken the initiative to help Lingnong bear the losses.

This is like the sun rising in the west.

Time passed slowly.

About an incense stick later.

Jiang Yi sensed that the time was right, so he changed his hand seals and sent several beams of spiritual light flying toward the alchemy furnace.

After a flurry of activity, he suddenly pointed with both fingers and shouted, "Open!"

With a clang, the stove lid was lifted, and the aroma of the rice rose from inside the stove along with billowing white smoke.

Jiang Yi breathed a sigh of relief, raised his hand to extinguish the charcoal fire, and leaned closer to the stove to examine it carefully.

Six pills, the size of longan, lay quietly at the bottom of the furnace. They were round and smooth, with a faint ivory-yellow hue.

This batch of fasting pills has clearly been successfully refined.

But he frowned slightly, revealing a dissatisfied expression.

I picked one up casually, brought it to my nose to smell it, then examined it in my palm, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

Even without the aid of spiritual insight, one can tell from its appearance that this elixir is impure and of inferior quality, and will not fetch a good price.

Even shops that specialize in low-grade pills won't give them a second glance; they can only be sold at rock-bottom prices in the market area.

Since successfully refining the Bigu Pill last time, Jiang Yi has been opening the furnace more and more frequently these days, thinking of striking while the iron is hot and improving his skills.

However, after more than half a month, his skills remained stuck at this stage, and he could hardly make any further progress.

The pills produced were always of the same quality, showing no improvement whatsoever.

He was somewhat frustrated by this.

It seems that I truly lack the talent for alchemy.

After spending half a year and so much time and money, the pills they've refined can't even cover the costs, let alone make a living from this path.

Jiang Yi shook his head, flipped his hand and took out a porcelain bottle, putting the pill into it.

He then flicked his sleeve, summoning water to wash the alchemy furnace clean, and closed the lid.

Then he walked to the stone table, lifted his robe, and sat down.

Qin Ruyi held the teapot in her slender hands, handed over a cup of hot tea, and said softly, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, this batch of pills has clearly been refined, so why are you still so gloomy? Have you encountered some difficulties this time?"

Jiang Yi picked up his teacup, took a sip, and shook his head, saying, "It's barely enough to form a pill. I can't even sell a few grains of spirit sand for it. The art of alchemy is indeed difficult. With my talent, it's hard to achieve anything with just a rudimentary inheritance. It seems I'll have to find another way to make a living."

Qin Ruyi gently comforted him: "Fellow Daoist, you have such a clear understanding of yourself, are not stubborn about it, and know when to withdraw. Your mindset is already much stronger than others."

Moreover, although your alchemy journey has been unsuccessful, your cultivation is truly admirable. How long has it been, and you have already broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refining.

With such talent, there's a possibility he might even reach the Foundation Establishment stage in the future. Don't forget your neighbor then!

Jiang Yi chuckled and waved his hand: "Fairy Qin flatters me too much. Your cultivation has truly progressed rapidly, and you are on the verge of Foundation Establishment. When I go to pay my respects, please don't turn me away."

"Giggle"

Qin Ruyi covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes sparkling: "How come I never noticed how sweet Fellow Daoist Jiang's words were before?"

Jiang Yi laughed and said, "I have many strengths, many of which you haven't discovered yet."

After saying that, he stood up and beckoned to Xiaoli, who was playing nearby: "Xiaoli, come on, I'll take you out for a walk. You've been cooped up for days, it's time to get some fresh air."

"Meow!"

Little Pear's eyes lit up, and she quickly let go of her little paws and followed after him.

Qin Ruyi sipped her tea, watching the person and the cat push open the door and walk out, gradually disappearing into the distance, a hint of curiosity and inquiry rising in her eyes.

Although I live under the same roof as this fellow Daoist Jiang, we spend almost every day together.

But she always felt that this person was shrouded in mystery, making it increasingly difficult for her to understand him...

Soon after.

On the west side of Qingluo Island lies a secluded bay rarely visited by people.

The area is low-lying, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and hides a crescent-shaped beach.

The waves crashed in layers, creating tiny, scattered sprays.

Jiang Yi stood calmly on a rock, his hands behind his back, gazing at the vast sea fog in the distance.

Two water spheres swirled around him, moving with extraordinary agility.

Sometimes it transforms into a water snake, sometimes into a water sword, and sometimes into a small bird soaring about, demonstrating its exquisite control over magical power.

Not far away.

They frolicked on Little Pear Beach, chasing seashells and crabs, slapping and shoving with their little paws, having a wonderful time.

Occasionally, it would dig something out of the sand, sniff it, and then put it in its mouth, chewing it with a crunching sound.

The beach was littered with debris that had been washed ashore by the waves.

Japanese ship planks, tattered clothes, and unidentified white bones—scattered and disorderly.

Little Pear loves to crawl around inside, searching here and there.

Perhaps because he had been following Jiang Yi for a long time, he had also developed the habit of "treasure hunting" in piles of junk.

The little guy is carefree and having a great time.

Jiang Yi frowned slightly, looking somewhat melancholy.

Now he has few spirit stones left, and he is still struggling to find the right approach to alchemy.

After months of research, he still couldn't even concoct the simplest fasting elixir.

It is clear that continuing will not yield any improvement, and we must cut our losses in time and not blindly persist.

As for fishing at sea, not to mention the fog and tides have not yet dissipated, the rampant pirates have made this journey extremely difficult.

The most urgent task is to find a stable source of income; we can't just sit around and let our savings dwindle.

After pondering for a long time.

A thought suddenly popped into Jiang Yi's mind.

or--

Join the law enforcement team on Qingluo Island and become a patrolman?

I heard the benefits are quite good, with a fixed monthly salary and additional perks like spirit rice and spirit talismans.

If you do a good job, you can accumulate merits and exchange them for rare spiritual items in the treasure vault.

Jiang Yi's eyes gradually brightened, and the more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

With his cultivation level of the sixth level of Qi Refining, he was already considered outstanding among rogue cultivators, and his identity could be verified.

Having lived on the island for two or three decades, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they were born and raised there. With a clean background, they shouldn't be turned away.

Upon thinking of this, Jiang Yi immediately became restless.

He pointed his fingers like a sword, and with a sudden flick, the water sphere around him transformed into two crystalline water arrows, which shot out with a "whoosh" and hit a reef squarely, splashing up a sky full of stone chips.

He then leaped down and called out to Xiaoli, who was still playing wildly in the distance, "Xiaoli, let's go, come play again another day."

Little Pear looked up at the sound, blinked, and seemed somewhat reluctant, clearly wanting to play a little longer.

But seeing its master's increasingly unfriendly gaze, it wisely wagged its tail and trotted over.

It scurried up Jiang Yi's shoulder along his robes and rubbed against him vigorously.

Jiang Yi said gently, "Good girl, I'll bring you to play another day. If things go smoothly later, I'll buy you a roast chicken, how about that?"

"Meow"

Little Pear's eyes lit up, and she immediately perked up, obediently burrowing into the collar and curling up into a ball, remaining motionless.

Jiang Yi smiled, glanced left and right, lightly leaped onto a branch with his toes, and disappeared into the forest in a few bounds. About an incense stick later.

Inside a grand hall with flying eaves and bracket sets on the east side of Qingluofang Market.

Having made up his mind, Jiang Yi did not delay any longer.

He went straight to the Hall of Deacons, found a deacon on duty, and questioned him carefully for a while.

I finally have a concrete understanding of the patrol recruitment.

Currently, Qingluo Island is indeed experiencing frequent incidents and is facing a shortage of manpower.

However, the position of patrol guard is no child's play; it is not something anyone can just do, and we dare not recruit just anyone.

For independent cultivators to join the patrol, they must first undergo identity verification.

Newcomers to the island are not accepted; all must reside on the island for more than a year and undergo rigorous background checks.

Someone else needs to act as guarantor, and if anything goes wrong in the future, the guarantor will also bear joint liability.

As for those suspected of having ties with bandits and pirates.

Those who behave improperly or cause trouble will not be accepted.

These conditions were not a problem for Jiang Yi.

He has been based on the island for many years, and his identity can be verified.

Guarantors are not hard to find; whether it's Ge Dahai, Qin Ruyi, or Niu Yaojin, they can all act as guarantors.

With his Qi Refining Level 6 cultivation, joining the enforcement team would be a piece of cake.

Jiang Yi also inquired in detail about the most important issue: treatment.

Those who joined later, without formal training, all received a monthly stipend.

The fourth level of Qi Refining grants 20 spirit stones per month, the fifth level grants 25 spirit stones per month, and the sixth level grants 30 spirit stones per month.

Additional rewards will be given for those who go to sea to fight or kill enemy soldiers.

If a cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refining joins, the treatment will be even more generous, which must be discussed separately.

Besides.

Each month, one can also receive thirty catties of spirit rice upon presenting a patrol token.

After joining, you will also be given a mid-stage Tier 1 defensive talisman.

Jiang Yi also glanced at the treasures that could be exchanged with merit points.

The list of spiritual items is incredibly diverse, including elixirs, magical artifacts, and cultivation techniques, making it quite tempting for independent cultivators.

He even spotted a Primordial Essence Pill.

This pill is not easy to refine and can help one break through to the late stage of Qi Refining. It is rarely seen in ordinary times.

However, while the treasures are valuable, the merit points required to exchange for them are also quite high.

Furthermore, once you join the patrol, you have to abide by certain rules and regulations.

A certain number of duty shifts or patrols must be completed each month.

No one may be absent from work without a valid reason. If anyone is found to be lazy, they will be fined or expelled from the unit, and their assigned supplies will be confiscated.

During their duty period, they must obey the orders of their superiors and must not shirk their responsibilities or feign compliance.

If you want to leave Qingluo Island, you must report in advance, stating your destination and return date. Those who leave without permission will be punished.

Overall.

Although there were many rules, they were still within Jiang Yi's acceptable range.

If you don't want to work anymore, you can just give them a few days' notice, and they won't force you to stay.

The monthly stipend of thirty spirit stones, while not generous, is enough to cover daily expenses, at least enough for the food and drink of one person and one cat.

There are no better options at the moment, so we can only take it one step at a time.

He didn't think about it for long and quickly made up his mind.

Jiang bowed to a middle-aged steward behind the counter and said, "I understand what you have to say, steward. I will go back to discuss this with my guarantor and will come to bother you again later."

After saying that, he turned and walked away quickly.

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