Longevity Begins With The Birth Of A Daughter At An Old Age

Chapter 117: Black Tide Island

"There is a first-order monster called the Red-beaked Sparrow living on this island. This monster is not very useful, but its eggs are quite delicious! It can be considered a local specialty here!"

"There is a small fish in the sea called the Black Needlefish, which likes to eat the feces of these birds. They often gather near the island, and when the waves surge, it looks like a black tide, hence the name Black Tide Island!"

As the island came into view, Xu Mu saw that the black seawater that had appeared before was indeed formed by small black fish the size of thumbs gathering together.

As they approached, near the island, there were extensive mangroves, half of which grew in the water and half in the sea.

In these mangroves, many gray-feathered red-beaked birds lived.

These birds should be the Red-beaked Sparrows that Xu Yiren mentioned.

The flying boat did not stop at the edge of the island but flew directly towards the center of the island.

Xu Mu and Xu Yiren stood at the bow of the boat and looked down from above, discovering many caves of cultivators and even clusters of buildings, forming small gathering places.

Compared to HLD, there were many more cultivators on Black Tide Island, giving it a somewhat bustling atmosphere, which was very rare in the open sea.

After all, the population of the sea could not be compared to that on land.

Looking up, compared to HLD, the entire island of Black Tide Island was divided very meticulously. Apart from the central market covered by the mist of the formation, the surrounding area was all spiritual fields.

However, the crops grown in these spiritual fields were neither spiritual herbs nor spiritual grains, but a kind of short and sturdy spiritual plant.

This spiritual plant was called the Spirit Potato locally, somewhat similar to the papaya of the previous life, but much shorter and thicker. The fruits it produced were similar to sweet potatoes, but they were much drier and less tasty.

And this Spirit Potato was one of the main sources of food for low-level cultivators in the open sea.

Another source, of course, was the ocean.

In addition to fish, there were various seaweeds and sea fruits.

At the same time, some cultivators would also trade with the sea clan to obtain a food called Sea Grain.

It was somewhat similar to the spiritual grains cultivated by humans, but it was not actually grown, but produced by a creature called the Sea Anemone.

The main food of the sea clan was this Sea Grain.

The longer the Sea Anemone had been around, the greater the energy contained in the Sea Grain it produced. It was said that some Sea Grain produced by Sea Anemones that were thousands of years old had some miraculous effects.

Although the battle between the human clan and the sea clan had never stopped, it did not prevent both sides from doing business.

Just like the human clan, the sea clan was not a monolithic entity, and they would also fight among themselves.

Some people disliked the human clan, while others were close to the human clan. Of course, overall, there were more who disliked them.

But no matter what, as long as there were benefits, there would always be people willing to take risks.

These were all things Xu Mu had read in books not long ago.

Xu Yiren did not fly with Xu Mu to the market but flew towards a group of buildings not far from the market, which were covered by a formation barrier.

Compared to the simple houses where other cultivators on the island live, the buildings in front of me are much more exquisite and luxurious.

Elaborate carvings and paintings, colorful flowers, small bridges and flowing water, an ancient and elegant atmosphere, giving a feeling of a grand mansion of a noble family.

Inside, there are men and women dressed as servants coming and going.

As the flying boat approached, a Qi Refining stage cultivator in a gray robe flew out from inside. When he saw Xu Yiren, he immediately bowed and saluted.

"Greetings, Leader Xu! Greetings, Elder Xu! The leader is already waiting inside. Please follow me, esteemed guests!"

Xu Mu didn't find it strange that the other party recognized him at a glance. Xu Yiren must have already sent messages and portraits before their arrival.

The cultivator responsible for receiving them must have been waiting outside all along.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible for him to greet them as soon as they arrived.

"Have the other elders and Vice Leader Shen arrived?" Xu Yiren asked.

"Except for Vice Leader Shen, all the other elders have arrived!" the cultivator in the gray robe respectfully replied.

"Sure enough, it's him again!"

Xu Yiren's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she snorted softly. Then she led Xu Mu and followed the welcoming cultivator through the gate and walked inside.

It seems that Xu Yiren and the other Vice Leader don't get along very well.

Xu Mu thought to himself, but he didn't ask further.

"Greetings, Leader Xu!"

"Greetings, Leader Xu!"

The maids and servants along the way would stop and bow when they saw the two of them.

"It seems that this Leader Whale is indeed enjoying himself, otherwise he wouldn't have so many servants!"

For cultivators like them at the Foundation Building stage, a closed-door cultivation session could last ten days or half a month, and occasionally going out could take three to five years. If it weren't for the intention of establishing a family or enjoying life, it would be a waste to have so many servants.

The three of them walked through several corridors and arrived at an open-air courtyard.

At the entrance of the main hall, an old man with white hair, wearing a luxurious brocade robe, and looking strong and extraordinary, was stroking his beard and looking up at the sky.

As the three of them stepped in, he looked down and smiled.

"I suppose you must be Fellow Daoist Xu! Truly famous, it's a pleasure to meet you. With such cultivation at such a young age, you have a bright future in the Dao!" The old man smiled.

"Leader Whale is too kind! It's just a stroke of luck!" Xu Mu politely bowed.

"I've heard of the leader's name for a long time! Today, I have the honor of meeting you!" The two of them praised each other for a few more words. Xu Yiren leaned close to Whale Luochen, her eyes enchanting. "Leader, let's not chat outside anymore!"

From her appearance, their relationship must be extraordinary.

Xu Mu pretended not to see it at all.

"As people have said, please come inside, Fellow Daoist Xu!"

"Please!"

The three of them walked into the main hall one after another.

As for the gray-robed cultivator who led the way, after receiving a signal from Whale Fall Chen, he turned around and left.

As the three entered, the three people who were sitting in the hall chatting and drinking tea all stood up.

Whale Fall Chen smiled and introduced Xu Mu one by one.

"This is Elder Wang Yin Xian, Elder Wang, who has been a member of the Whale Sea Gang for more than ten years..."

Whale Fall Chen pointed to a strange woman with pupils the size of mung beans and said.

"Elder Wang, I've seen you!"

Xu Mu politely bowed and did not show any abnormality.

On the way here, Xu Yi Ren had already briefly told him about the situation of the three people.

This Elder Wang Yin Xian in front of him was seventy-five years old today, at the second level of Foundation Building cultivation. She was a native cultivator from the outer sea. Her eyes were not naturally like this, but she had an accident while practicing a Divine Ability called Lingmu, which caused her eyes to become like this.

Elder Wang Yin Xian had a relatively dull personality. After Whale Fall Chen finished introducing her, she nodded and sat down, staring blankly at the tea leaves in her cup.

In addition to Elder Wang Yin Xian, there were two others, one named Zhang Tian Luo and the other named Yang Wan Shou.

Zhang Tian Luo was also a young woman, but her appearance was even more peculiar. Her head was big and her body was small, as if she suffered from severe malnutrition. At the same time, there were many blue scales on her forehead.

According to Xu Yi Ren, the reason for her appearance was that she had some sea clan blood in her body.

Zhang Tian Luo was small in size but had a big temper. When Xu Mu greeted her, she just snorted lightly, raised her chin, and exuded a sense of arrogance all over her body.

The other person, Yang Wan Shou, was an old man even older than Whale Fall Chen. He had white hair and a white beard, giving him a dignified and immortal appearance.

He had the best temper among the three. He had been smiling all the time since Xu Mu came in. When Xu Mu greeted him, he also politely returned the gesture and invited Xu Mu to visit him often in the future.

Yang Wan Shou's appearance reminded Xu Mu of Zhang Shou Ren.

According to Xu Yi Ren, Yang Wan Shou was a rare formation master and also knew the art of pulse diagnosis, but he had never used it before.

After the introductions were over, Whale Fall Chen invited Xu Mu to sit down. After the servants brought the spiritual tea, Xu Yi Ren livened up the atmosphere and the conversation among the group gradually became harmonious.

It wasn't until half a day later, when Whale Fall Chen looked at the door three times, that an excessively fat man, wiping his sweat with a handkerchief, rolled in like a meatball.

"Sorry! Sorry! I had too many matters to handle in the market today, which delayed me!" The fat man said with a smile.

"Hmph!" Xu Yi Ren coldly snorted, looking at the fat man disdainfully.

The fat man's eyes the size of mung beans turned around, and finally looked at Xu Mu.

"This should be Fellow Daoist Xu, right? Truly a talented individual!"

"Please, Fellow Daoist Shen!" Xu Mu stood up and saluted.

The fat man in front of him was the other vice leader of the Whale Sea Gang, named Shen Gai.

As for his fat body, it was entirely due to his cultivation.

From Xu Yi Ren's words, Xu Mu learned that this Vice Leader Shen Gai, like him, was a cultivator who cultivated both the physical body and the law.

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Xu hasn't chosen a cave mansion yet. The cave mansion on Stone Man Island where I am stationed happens to be built on a spiritual spring. I wonder if Fellow Daoist is interested?"

"Shen, what do you mean by this?" Xu Yi Ren stood up with a cold face.

He was poaching right in front of her.

"Don't be angry, Vice Leader Xu. I just casually mentioned it, giving Fellow Daoist Xu more choices!" Shen Gai smiled and was not angry at all.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, what do you think?" Shen Gai shamelessly continued to ask Xu Mu, completely ignoring Xu Yi Ren's freezing face.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Vice Leader Shen, but I already have a place in mind." Xu Mu smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, are you really not considering that cave mansion..." Shen Gai said.

"Alright, Brother Shen! Let's talk about the cave mansion another time. Fellow Daoist Xu has been here for a long time. Let's start the feast!" Whale Fall Chen raised his hand to interrupt Shen Gai's words, and then called the servants to bring various delicacies and delicious dishes.

"You're right, Chief!" Shen Gai smiled and sat down in his own seat.

Various delicacies and wines from the outer sea were brought up like flowing water.

Among them were the red-mouthed sparrow eggs from Black Tide Island, as well as the spirit potatoes that had been processed multiple times and had completely lost their bitter taste.

After the dishes and drinks were almost served, Whale Fall Chen picked up his wine cup first, invited everyone to drink a cup together, and then said, "I heard from Yi Ren that Fellow Daoist Xu is looking for the blood essence of a thunder attribute sea beast?"

"That's right!" Xu Mu nodded.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at the two of them.

"It's quite a coincidence. I happen to have a drop of blood essence from a Phantom Thunder Silver Shark in my hand!" Whale Fall Chen stroked his long beard and smiled.

(End of this chapter)