Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World

Chapter 318: Chapter 189: Joining Red Whale Island, the Beginning of a New Life

”Senior, Red Whale Island may not be very prominent.”

”But for me, it’s the best choice.”

”After all, I just want to find a place to cultivate in peace.”

”I don’t want to be involved in the various disputes within the Yiling Island Group.”

”Thinking it over, I still find Red Whale Island more suitable.”

Jiang Fan didn’t hide anything, openly stating his thoughts.

In fact, there are quite a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators with similar thoughts; it’s not uncommon.

”Not bad, very honest.”

”Simply put, you want to come to my Red Whale Island to pass the time.”

”But since you are a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, you qualify to pass the time this way.”

”Coincidentally, my Red Whale Island is currently very short of manpower.”

”So, I welcome you to join my Red Whale Island.”

Red Whale Daoist smiled slightly at Jiang Fan.

He was very satisfied with Jiang Fan’s answer.

As a declining force, he is quite worried about those with ulterior motives joining.

However, this youngster in front of him is clearly not such a person.

Thus, he welcomes such talent.

”Thank you, Senior.”

Jiang Fan nodded and replied modestly.

It was only natural for him to join Red Whale Island smoothly.

After all, no Golden Core Influence would refuse the joining of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Even within the Yiling Island Group, Foundation Establishment Cultivators are considered high-tier talent.

Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivators are indeed good, but Foundation Establishment Cultivators are quite scarce.

Adding one more Foundation Establishment cultivator means adding a formidable force.

”How about this, you go to guard Fire Copper Island.”

”The annual salary is ten thousand spirit stones.”

”There’s a Tier Two Spirit Vein on the island, which should be enough for your daily cultivation.”

Red Whale Daoist thought for a while and said straightforwardly.

What?!

Upon hearing this, several Red Whale Island cultivators nearby widened their eyes, looking at Red Whale Daoist in disbelief.

They never expected that Red Whale Daoist would actually let this unfamiliar Foundation Establishment cultivator guard Red Copper Island.

It’s known that Red Copper Island produces Red Refined Fire Copper, a highly-sought material for refining some Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts.

It’s considered a lucrative resource for Red Whale Island, yielding a substantial amount of spirit stones annually.

Generally speaking, only trusted subordinates of Red Whale Island would guard this island.

If the other party were to embezzle, the loss would be significant.

But since it’s Red Whale Daoist’s decision, they couldn’t oppose it and had to accept it.

”A Tier Two Spirit Vein?”

”And ten thousand spirit stones annually?”

”The benefits are indeed good.”

Jiang Fan’s eyes glimmered.

Honestly, ten thousand spirit stones annually is quite a decent salary.

If one were to work for a hundred years, that would amount to a million spirit stones.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivators toil painstakingly and probably earn only this amount each year.

But for him, simply guarding an island would earn him this many spirit stones.

With easy work and ample compensation, it’s no wonder so many Foundation Establishment cultivators wish to become Honored Guest Elders.

Back when he was within the territory of Profound Celestial Sword Sect, acquiring a Tier Two Spirit Vein required spending a lot of spirit stones to rent it, and even upon expiration, if he didn’t pay the rent, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect would immediately reclaim it.

But now, he can freely use the Tier Two Spirit Vein and also receive a salary from the other party.

This is practically a premium job offering both meals and accommodation.

Had he known about the excellent treatment here, he wouldn’t have foolishly stayed at Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

Fortunately, it’s not too late now.

”But don’t think Fire Copper Island is completely safe.”

”Although this island does belong to me, Red Whale Daoist.”

”There are quite a few bandit cultivators coveting the Red Refined Fire Copper from this island.”

”After all, there are many daring bandit cultivators in this sea area.”

”Even though I’m a Golden Core Cultivator, they show no fear.”

”With such a vast sea area, once they commit a crime, they can flee instantly.”

”They can easily hide on a deserted island, making it difficult for me to track them.”

”I can’t spend too much time pursuing a bunch of small thieves.”

”So you need the ability to guard Fire Copper Island.”

Red Whale Daoist continued, looking at Jiang Fan.

”No problem.”

”That’s not an issue for me.”

Jiang Fan smiled slightly.

He sensed that the Fortune-Telling Talisman hadn’t triggered.

Apparently, this guarding task isn’t dangerous for him.

”That’s good.”

”Sign the Spirit Contract.”

”Receive the token of my Red Whale Island.”

”Then you will be an Honored Guest Elder of my Red Whale Island.”

Red Whale Daoist immediately decided.

Thus, Jiang Fan and Su Weiwei both officially joined the Red Whale Island force, becoming part of it.

Both spent two or three days on Red Whale Island, familiarizing themselves with the environment.

Then they proceeded directly to Fire Copper Island.

The distance between the two islands wasn’t very far.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator could fly there in less than a day.

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At this moment, Cao Rui, the senior disciple of Red Whale Daoist and the acting Island Master of Red Whale Island, also a Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment cultivator, watched the departing figures of Jiang Fan and Su Weiwei with mixed feelings.

”Master, he’s just an outsider Foundation Establishment loose cultivator.”

”Why entrust him with such an important task?”

”Fire Copper Island may not be our most vital Tier Two Island.”

”But it’s still a significant resource.”

”Handing it over to an outsider seems a bit inappropriate.”