Chapter 147: Chapter 55: Settling Down and Cultivating

In the world of cultivation, it is truly one’s aura, not appearance, that can ascertain identity.

No matter how advanced the Disguise Skill is, it can only change one’s appearance but not truly alter one’s aura.

At this moment, as the fourth-layer annual ring released the stored aura of Jiang Li, Li Jizhou’s entire original aura was completely assimilated by Jiang Li’s aura.

If there were a master above the Fake Pill level familiar with Jiang Li’s aura at this moment, they would certainly think that Li Jizhou had used some advanced Disguise Skill to transform into Jiang Li.

“This is quite similar to that Human Skin Mask relic Yu Ziyu possesses!” Li Jizhou was rather delighted.

However, there are some deficiencies. The relic possessed by Yu Ziyu not only simulates the aura but also the vital essence, and even True Core Masters said they couldn’t see through it.

In contrast, the special effect of Li Jizhou’s annual ring can replicate the aura of those he contacts, but his appearance can still be seen through by those with a Divine Sense more advanced than his.

“Able to store aura, I wonder if it can also store vital essence? If the aura can be replicated, and so can the vital essence, wouldn’t that truly recreate another person’s likeness?” Li Jizhou’s heart stirred with anticipation.

However, the matter of storing someone else’s vital essence would have to wait for the right opportunity; there’s no rush.

Suppressing the joy within, Li Jizhou dissected the golden fish demon beside him.

Before long, a total of eighty-one fully formed golden scales were picked out by Li Jizhou.

Their hardness surpassed even the Tier Two top-grade artifact refining material Purple Star Gold he had seen in Golden Crow Immortal City by quite a bit.

His top-grade magical artifact flying sword could only leave a faint white mark on it, and even a strike with an Eternal Spring Magical Power condensed blade left no trace.

This made Li Jizhou secretly relieved that he hadn’t recklessly fought head-on, but instead used talisman poison.

“Once I master artifact refining, I could use these scales to craft a protective robe, capable of withstanding a lethal blow from a True Core.” Satisfied, he stored the scales away.

Next, he removed the fish spine from the fish demon’s head, which glittered with a dark luster.

The sharpness of the fish spine was at a normal Tier Two demon beast level, not particularly remarkable and not suitable for artifact refining; it melted away under Bai Yi’s True Flame without the possibility of reshaping.

The poison it carried also originated from the poison sac inside the fish demon, dissipating in toxicity once it left the fish demon’s body, proving to be of little use.

Finally, when he cracked open its head, Li Jizhou discovered the reason it wasn’t affected by Guagua’s illusion.

It almost had no brain, as if it was merged with that water attribute demon core.

“A Tier Two Middle Level water attribute demon core, which can substitute for many Tier Two pill main materials, quite a good item.” Storing the demon core, Li Jizhou let Guagua see the fish demon’s brain condition, enlightening him on the cause of the illusion’s failure.

Guagua disdainfully glared at the fish corpse, muttering curses.

Just after dealing with the fish demon, Bai Yi suddenly transmitted a sensation.

Li Jizhou looked towards the northeast direction.

Since half a month ago, when they linked with the aura of the Four Nether Demon Flame on the spirit ship, Bai Yi had been incessantly longing, sensing its position every day.

However, since that day, the Four Nether True Flame left the spirit ship, escaping rapidly to the north.

It even moved beyond Bai Yi’s sensing range.

Until now, it finally returned from the north, currently lingering a thousand miles to the northeast.

“That location seems to be where Snake Island is.” Comparing with the sea domain map bought upon arriving on the island, Li Jizhou made a rough judgment.

Snake Island is a hidden island usually submerged by seawater, entirely made of rugged sea-rocks, often underwater.

The island is also a gathering place for sea snake creatures, and ordinary fishermen wouldn’t go there.

“Don’t rush. Wait for the opportunity!” Li Jizhou reassured Bai Yi.

His primary task now was still the advancement of his cultivation; today’s visit from Jiang Li should ensure future permanent settlement for cultivation shouldn’t be an issue.

Just as expected, the next morning.

The monks responsible for registering and leasing housing on Linglong Island knocked on Li Jizhou’s courtyard door.

“Sir, great news!”

“Oh? Please speak directly, young friend.”

“Our Island Lord issued a decree today. Considering the rampant demon beast disasters along the island’s edges, posing significant risks,

residents living near the sea provide a line of defense for the island’s inhabitants, so it’s decided that,

anyone who voluntarily lives on the island’s edge by the sea can enjoy permanent residency status, along with free housing, as long as you don’t voluntarily leave, you can occupy the house indefinitely, and this decree is permanently effective.”

Hearing this, Li Jizhou smiled slightly.

This Jiang Li indeed thought it through thoroughly.

And showed great resolve!

“Grateful for the Island Lord’s benevolence, this old man will contribute to Linglong Island!”

Confirming he could stay long-term, Li Jizhou then retrieved materials and carefully set up the defensive array in his courtyard again.

Then he made a trip to the island’s market, hoping to find information, especially regarding the cultivation countries south of Qi Kingdom.

The Spirit Vein nourishing the Golden Corpse was somewhat concerning.

Unfortunately, the island lacked much inland information.

And the message talisman from Celestial Secret Tower ordered before in Qi Kingdom hadn’t been updated since the Blood Fiend outbreak in Qi Kingdom.

He even had Bai Yi burn it completely a couple of years back when he secretly spread the Spirit Vein nourishing corpse information, fearing the special restriction within might track his movements.

“It seems only the Island Lord’s Mansion has access to inland information.” Listening to Jiang Li’s recount last night, Li Jizhou already knew the previous Island Lord had foresight, likely always on guard against inland happenings to prevent disruptions on the island, thus, there had to be an inland intelligence network.

The island’s market primarily sold sea domain resources, with high volume and excellent quality, cheaper than inland Tier Two demon beast materials, although most were water attribute materials, which limited Li Jizhou in drawing Tier Two high-level talismans.

However, for artifact refining and puppet arts, some materials within the sea domain were unrivaled by inland counterparts.

Deep under the sea lay myriad naturally occurring mineral deposits, and even in some Sea Eyes, celestial materials and treasures might be bred.

Legend has it that thousands of years ago, someone accidentally salvaged a hen egg-sized piece of Immortal Tears Green Gold from the sea, a super celestial material that could nurture Profound Celestial Treasures, causing even great powers of the Divinity Transformation level to become fervently excited.

It was eventually personally taken to the Eastern Desolation Central Domain by a Fake Pill Master, who was the Island Lord of the Five Elders Association at that time, and offered to an ancient family in Central Domain, receiving great rewards.

Not only did he personally undergo Pill Formation, but was also bestowed enough Core Formation Spiritual Objects, allowing him to Core Form within the family, eventually transforming the Fake Pill into a True Core.

Additionally, it’s said he was granted resources for at least three people to condense True Cores, which he brought back to the island.

“If I could obtain that level of celestial material, crafting a natal magical artifact now and nurturing it for a thousand years, not to mention a Profound Celestial Treasure, it might at least achieve Spirit Treasure Level!” Li Jizhou secretly sighed.

Hence, in the following days, Guagua practically spent every day in the sea.

Truly turning into a task-bearing traveling frog!

With a settled environment, the subsequent cultivation resumed normally.

The spiritual qi at the island’s edge couldn’t compare to Golden Sun Sect’s Xiaogang Peak, requiring three hours of daily practice to reach fulfillment.

The remaining majority of time was spent on Body Refining, with the Melted Spirit Sand purchased during the final visit to Spirit Pearl Mountain’s market nearly sufficient for a Body Refining Fourth Layer.

The subsequent time mainly focused on perfecting artifact refining techniques and puppet arts, with talisman Tier Two maxed yet lacking suitable materials, and arrays Tier One maxed without Tier Two inheritance, it resulted in a relaxed schedule.

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