Cultivation begins in the endless sea.

Lin Canglan carefully examined the younger man before him. He had healthy tan skin, well-proportioned eyebrows and eyes, and a pair of almond-shaped eyes that were clear and bright, exuding a sense of intelligence and composure.

What is particularly remarkable is that, even though he knew he was being scrutinized, he remained neither arrogant nor humble, but calm and composed.

"This child has the potential to establish a foundation."

Lin Canglan felt greatly gratified.

Of course, as an elder, Lin Canglan knew that young people need time to grow and that growth is full of uncertainties, so he couldn't show too much joy.

Therefore, he gradually suppressed his joy and asked in a serious voice:

"Little Six, do you know why I summoned you here?"

"I don't know," Lin Qing replied honestly.

Lin Canglan stroked his short beard and slowly spoke:

"You also grew up reading the clan rules, so you should know that cultivators in the clan must undergo some training for the clan after the age of eighteen."

"Now that you have broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refining, take this opportunity to hone your magical power in order to break through the later bottleneck as soon as possible."

"Moreover, although you have always possessed abundant and enduring magical power, making you very suitable for the family's 'Mysterious Water Technique,' you lack experience in other areas. This trip will allow you to leverage your strengths and avoid your weaknesses, laying a solid foundation for your future cultivation."

Lin Canglan smiled inwardly as he looked at Lin Qing, who seemed to be listening attentively, but spoke his arrangements in a deep voice.

As Lin Canglan expected, Lin Qing's expression changed upon hearing this, clearly not expecting such an arrangement.

"But...Grandpa Lan...I..."

"What do you mean, 'me'?"

Lin Canglan feigned anger and said:

"Were you just lying to me?"

Lin Qing hurriedly shook his head and quickly said:

"How could I dare? I will follow Grandpa Lan's arrangements."

Lin Canglan was slightly surprised to see that he had adjusted his state so quickly.

"Aren't you curious about what the mission is?"

Lin Qing replied respectfully:

"Grandson believes that whatever task Grandpa Lan assigns, it is all for his own good."

"Ha ha-"

Seeing that he couldn't amuse Lin Qing, Lin Canglan laughed heartily: "You little rascal, no wonder they all like to call you Little Six."

"You little rascal, you're really slippery!"

After saying that, before Lin Qing could react, he quickly announced his arrangements.

"Your spiritual root is predominantly water-based, and it has always been significantly stronger than others of the same level. This five-year assignment to Fallen Feather Island will provide an opportunity to refine the purity of your magical power."

"You can also take some time to learn my alchemy skills."

"As you know, there aren't many promising talents in the family. If you can master this water-based alchemy technique, it will be a great achievement for the family!"

After explaining his arrangements, Lin Canglan waved his hand, and a palm-sized cyan cauldron and a dusty gray storage bag landed steadily in Lin Qing's arms.

"This first-grade, mid-level alchemy furnace, the Xuan Shui Furnace, is the one I used in my younger days. Not only can it help you refine pills with water techniques, making your results twice as effective, but because it contains some top-quality spiritual materials, it can also be used as a temporary defensive magical artifact!"

"The storage bag contains some low-level alchemy materials and a book called 'Notes on Alchemy,' which contains not only some alchemy recipes but also my own alchemy insights."

"Consider this compensation for your role guarding the island!"

"Alright, it's getting late. Go to the Scripture Pavilion and get a few suitable spells. It's best if you set off within half a day."

"Remember, when you're out and about, always observe more, think more, and talk less."

After saying this, Lin Canglan waved his hand. Lin Qing tactfully left the cave.

Before leaving the cave, he carefully put the storage bag into his bosom, said goodbye to his eleventh uncle, and then left the mountaintop via a small path.

Throughout the journey, his mind raced. The "True Scripture of Creation" in the Jade Pendant of Creation was disguised as the "Mysterious Water Technique," which even the Ancestor couldn't see through, indicating that its grade was far above the Mysterious level.

The Qi Refining Chapter of the "True Scripture of Creation" only includes one spell, "Double Profound True Water," which requires one to be in the late stage of Qi Refining to cultivate.

Regarding the mission on Fallen Feather Island, at the suggestion of the Third Aunt of the Cultivation Technique Pavilion, Lin Qing selected several spells:

"Golden Needle Technique" is a large-area, mid-grade first-tier spell designed to target low-level demonic fish that steal feather flowers.

"Golden Sword Technique" is a mid-grade first-tier attack spell.

"Armor Control Technique" is a mid-grade first-tier defensive spell. It also includes auxiliary spells such as "Water Control Technique" and "Spiritual Eye Technique."

Spells are usually easy to learn but difficult to master. With Lin Qing's cultivation at the sixth level of Qi Refining, he mastered these spells in just seven days. As for being able to control them freely, that would require long-term practice.

In the remaining time, he wrote a letter to his parents, then bid farewell to the elders he knew and boarded his fifth uncle Lin Shengfeng's spirit boat to Luoyu Island.

Lin Qing's father, Lin Shenghong, is the only first-tier high-grade weapon refiner in the family. He and his mother, Wang Yuexiu, are stationed on Wanfu Island, a large market island thousands of miles away, year-round.

Wanfu Island is an important base of the Fang family of the Zifu clan. A hundred years ago, the Lin family was fortunate enough to take over a shop there, which mainly sold some Wanling Island specialties, low-level pills, and magic artifacts.

The sky was clear and the sea breeze was gentle. Occasionally, some birds would circle overhead, making the journey quite pleasant.

This was also his first time going to sea in both his lifetimes.

The endless sea is boundless, and without a map, it is easy to get lost.

Moreover, there are many kinds of deep-sea monsters, which are extremely ferocious and often prey on humans.

There are also natural forces such as hurricanes at sea and giant waves in the deep sea that even Golden Core cultivators cannot easily resist.

That's why the family sent the experienced Lin Shengfeng to escort Lin Qing to Luoyu Island.

Four days later, a small island of more than ten square kilometers appeared before Lin Qing's eyes.

Despite its small size, this island actually contains a genuine, low-grade first-order spiritual vein.

It can produce a special spiritual herb called Fallen Feather Grass. This spiritual herb is not only a common ingredient in low-level pills, but also a spiritual food that demonic beasts and birds love to eat.

That's why he chose a large-area attack spell like the Golden Needle Technique!

In addition, a medium-sized iron ore vein is also present along with the first-grade low-level spiritual vein.

Iron ore can be refined into materials such as houses, foundations for formations, and hulls for spirit ships, providing the Lin family with a net income of over 500 low-grade spirit stones annually.

Therefore, Luoyu Island is usually guarded by family cultivators. At this time, the two brothers Lin Qing's cousins, Lin Yunzhou and Lin Yunhe, are stationed there.

When the two brothers saw that it was Lin Qing who came to take over, their expressions were initially puzzled, but then they seemed to realize something.

"Qing, you... have already broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refining?"

The older Lin Yunzhou was tall and robust with a handsome face, but he was noticeably reserved. Although he was of the same generation as Lin Qing, he acted as awkwardly as a junior.

Lin Qing nodded. Lin Yunzhou, who had asked the question, blushed slightly and lowered his head.

"You've already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, while Yunhe and I are still stuck at the third level. Sigh..."

"Brother, why are you sighing?"

Lin Yunhe, standing beside him, said nonchalantly:

"What kind of talent does Little Six have? What kind of talent do we have? You just like to get stuck on trivial details."

Lin Qing smiled slightly, not wanting to dwell on the matter, and quickly said instead:

"Let's reconcile the accounts. Don't keep Uncle Wu waiting."