Longevity starts with dual cultivation

Chapter 13 Undercurrent
The top of the clouds.

Several hazy and illusory figures stood quietly, overlooking the vast dark blue ocean below.

There are numerous islands scattered across the vast ocean, and Chanxin Island and its affiliated islands are clearly visible.

"……how?"

After a long time, a faint voice was heard.

"The Ling family's top brass are preparing very hard for the battle. It seems they know they are not at an advantage, so they have not slacked off in this regard."

Another calm voice replied.

Another disdainful sneer sounded: "No matter how hard they try, they are doomed to lose this battle. No one can save them!"

"That being said, if we want to take over the Ling family's business that they have worked so hard to build for hundreds of years, the price our Wu family needs to pay will not be small!"

The steady voice said.

"Yes, that's right. If those restless forces in the surrounding area jump out to take advantage of the victory while we are digesting the results of the battle, it will not be good news for us."

"Swallowing the foundation of Zen Heart Island and digesting it smoothly without paying too high a price is the result that best suits the interests of the family."

"It seems a bit difficult at the moment. After all, the Ling family still has three foundation-building masters in charge."

"So my opinion is to wait a little longer, until the two old guys of the Ling family have passed away before taking action. After all, we have waited for so many years, so the last ten years or so won't matter."

"Maybe, but my opinion doesn't count. The elders have to discuss this matter before making a decision!"

"Well, let's go back and discuss it! This treasure has a limited shielding time, we have to leave quickly, otherwise we might be noticed by the Ling family cultivators."

Soon, several figures disappeared silently.

After a few breaths, two graceful, slender and plump figures appeared on the spot.

“…You run pretty fast!”

A cold and elegant voice sounded, with a hint of anger.

Another mellow and pleasant voice asked, "Master, are we just going to let them leave like this?"

The woman was silent for a while, then said, "Isn't it time to break up with them? Just be patient for now!"

"Qiuyao, what do you think of this inevitable battle? How likely is it that our Ling family will win?"

Tang Qiuyao replied softly: "Outsiders are not optimistic about our family, but when that day comes, they will understand how wrong they are."

The female head of the family whispered, "But the two elders don't have much time left. Although those younger generations have the hope of breaking through to the foundation building stage, I don't know if they can catch up."

Tang Qiuyao smiled and said, "What this world lacks the least is surprises. The Wu family's top brass think they have a sure win, but you, the head of the family, will make them understand what a surprise is."

The head of the family was silent for a moment before he said, "Inform the entire family that we must not be careless. The family's foundation that has been accumulated through hundreds of years of hard work cannot be destroyed in our hands."

"Yes, master!"

Tang Qiuyao agreed.

……

On the front deck of the ship.

Ling Zifeng glanced at the vast sky above his head with a slightly puzzled look, but found nothing unusual, so he returned his attention to the table in front of him.

At this moment, in addition to the old man in white, who was also his butler Tian Wenhu, there were dozens of other members of the Ling family on duty on the deck, and there were even more servants, guards and maids around them.

Ling Zifeng now manages more than 2,000 independent pearl divers, most of whom were newly recruited because the family leaders had put forward higher requirements on the collection and storage of marine resources.

Therefore, thanks to the hard work of more than two thousand oxen and horses, the various resources that Ling Zifeng can earn every day are a considerable number.

The side effect is that every day there are always a few unlucky guys who stay on the bottom of the sea forever to accompany those strange and bizarre marine creatures.

But that's what it's like to work in the sea. If you can come back, it's your luck. If you can't, it's your fate.

For the sake of precious spiritual sand and spiritual stones, there is no choice but to risk your life and blame others. There are several other large ships of the same specifications on the surrounding sea, and they are all under the control of Ling Zifeng.

"...How long has that little guy been down there?"

Ling Zifeng asked lazily, holding the wine glass.

Tian Wenhu whispered, "It's been more than two hours! Judging from his habits, he will probably be back soon!"

Ling Zifeng nodded: "It's better to come back earlier. His current status is different from those cattle and horses. It's best for him to spend more time practicing and improving his cultivation."

Ling Changqing, who has practiced the Xuanzhen Black Water Sutra and is already considered a member of the family, naturally has a different identity in Ling Zifeng's eyes.

At this moment, in the cold sea water dozens of feet deep, Ling Changqing with sharp eyes fought with an ice-kissed short-tailed spotted fish for a long time. Finally, he found an opportunity and stabbed the dagger in his hand into its abdomen.

Holding the hilt tightly and stirring it vigorously a few times, the sea fish, which was about ten feet long and weighed more than seven hundred pounds, let out a hoarse roar of pain, rolled and struggled desperately, and stirred up a large amount of mud, sand and gravel on the seabed.

However, after being tightly entangled by Ling Changqing, it had no hope of escaping. In a moment, it gradually became exhausted, and its scarlet blood dyed the surrounding sea red.

Ling Changqing raised his hand and the light of the black ice talisman flashed, freezing the entire body of the big fish, which he then put into his storage bag.

The strong smell of blood spread to the sea in all directions. With Ling Changqing's sharp mind, he had already vaguely sensed that some terrifying aura was approaching at high speed.

Fortunately, today's harvest was enough. Ling Changqing pinched the spiritual formula and quietly activated the water escape technique, taking his body away from this dangerous and unpredictable place.

After just a few breaths, swarms of sea beasts swarmed in, but there was no trace of the culprit yet.

Amid the surging waves on the sea, Ling Changqing's figure emerged wrapped in a light blue light curtain. His face looked very pale because his physical and spiritual power were on the verge of exhaustion.

The small boat in the distance had already come over quickly. The servant who was rowing the boat had already gotten used to the outstanding performance of the young man in blue shirt, and did not say much after meeting him.

After a while, Ling Changqing returned to the front deck of the ship.

"came back?"

Ling Zifeng put down the wine glass in his hand, stood up, and said with a smile.

Ling Changqing nodded: "I'm lucky today. I caught a big one, and also got a lot of small things."

As he spoke, he released the Ice-Kissed Short-Tailed Spot from the storage bag, in addition to piles of Moon Barnacles, Cloud Bead Grass, Jade Crystal Winter Beads, etc., as well as several large pieces of Purple Mysterious Sand Gold Ore.

"...Good boy, I really belong to you!"

Ling Zifeng's attention was instantly attracted by the big fish. Even the many Ling family members around him were surprised and thought they had seen it wrong.

The Ice-Kissed Short-Tailed Spot is a first-level monster. Its combat power is not that strong. The key is that its number is very rare. Moreover, it usually moves in the deep sea below three hundred feet, and the chance of appearing in shallow sea areas is very rare.

So it was really a bit of luck that Ling Changqing was able to find such a big guy today, kill it and bring it back.

If it were any other pearl diver, they would probably not be able to deal with this thing. If they tried rashly, they would probably get themselves into trouble.

Tian Wenhu stepped forward to take a quick look and whispered, "We can harvest about 400 to 500 kilograms of fish meat, as well as fish scales, fish glue, fish bones, etc., which are all very useful materials. Brother, you really made a profit this time!"

The meat of the deep-sea ice-kissed short-tailed spot is delicate and delicious, and rich in spiritual energy. The benefits of eating it regularly are self-evident. It is one of the high-end ingredients favored by wealthy monks.

Naturally, the top leaders of the Ling family would not refuse such a good thing. According to the price on Ling Zifeng's resource collection list, one pound of fresh fish meat can be exchanged for ten spiritual sands.

Together with other valuable materials, Ling Changqing's harvest this time has surpassed the hard gains of other pearl divers in several months.

"...Well, little brother, I'll give you the whole amount of income you deserve this time: 150 low-grade spirit stones, plus 200 family merit points!"

Tian Wenhu quickly calculated the value of all of Ling Changqing's gains, secretly communicated with Ling Zifeng, and then gave the final price.

"Okay, thank you for your care, Master Deacon."

Ling Changqing nodded. He knew that Ling Zifeng would definitely earn more, but there was no need to delve into it.

Unfortunately, such surprising gains do not occur every day, otherwise Ling Changqing would probably be able to pay off the loan in advance soon.

(End of this chapter)