Chapter 69: Farewell, About to Leave Ling Shui Island

Ten days later, Fang Yun placed the metallic plant at the foot of the mountain and went up alone.

"Patriarch, you're back!"

Seeing Fang Yun, Fang Kangseng quickly greeted him.

Fang Yun nodded, "I've almost finished handling my matters. If you have any questions about cultivation, ask now!

Otherwise, when I leave, there will be no one to teach you anymore!"

Hearing this, Fang Kangseng's expression dimmed.

Although he was still young, his early life experiences had matured him quickly.

He knew that Fang Yun's departure was inevitable, but when the day actually arrived, he still felt a deep sense of reluctance.

"Patriarch, you've already taught me a lot, and I can't think of any more questions to ask!"

Fang Yun nodded, then patted Fang Kangseng on the shoulder and walked into the cave.

This time, he didn't plan to take too many things with him. Without a storage bag, he couldn't carry much.

First, he took out the spiritual symbols, considering that if Fang Kangseng encountered enemies, nearly all his means of defense would rely on these symbols.

Therefore, Fang Yun didn't want to take too many, just taking two protective spiritual symbols from the spoils of the Greenwood Elder.

The rest he put back.

Then, he took five spiritual stones from a dozen, keeping them for emergencies.

Next were the spiritual rice grains. During this time, he had grown quite a lot, filling a corner of the cave with at least ten thousand pounds, enough for Fang Kangseng to eat for a long time.

Fang Yun packed these spiritual rice grains into a large bag.

In addition, he took ordinary rice seeds, soybean seeds, weed seeds, medicinal herb seeds, and vine seeds.

These were all essential items that Fang Yun deemed important to bring along.

After all, even if he was leaving Ling Shui Island, farming was something that had to continue consistently.

This was related to the harvest of his life essence and his future cultivation, and it couldn't be taken lightly.

Once he had finished packing everything up, Fang Yun sensed the vines and spirit insects around him, as well as the metallic plant at the foot of the mountain.

He let out a slow breath and walked out of the cave with these items.

"Let's go, accompany me down the mountain. Say a proper goodbye to the clan elders; from now on, the Fang family will be in your hands!"

Fang Kangseng silently nodded and followed Fang Yun down the mountain.

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, Fang Yun first placed the items he had brought on top of the metallic plant and then urged it to head toward the coast.

Only then did he lead Fang Kangseng toward the courtyard below.

At this point, Fang Lin and Fang Zhou, who had detected their presence in advance, were already waiting early in front of the courtyard.

Seeing Fang Yun and Fang Kangseng coming down the mountain, Fang Lin had a premonition.

He opened his mouth to ask, "Patriarch, what's going on?"

Fang Yun glanced at Fang Kangseng and then nodded at Fang Lin, saying, "Fang Kangseng has already broken through to the first level of Qi Refining and has spiritual symbols on him. As long as he doesn't intentionally provoke anyone, he should be able to protect the Fang family.

After taking so much time, it's time for me to leave Ling Shui Island and explore the outside world!"

Fang Lin and Fang Zhou exchanged glances, both falling silent.

This was a decision Fang Yun had made a long time ago, one that they couldn't persuade him against.

Thus, faced with Fang Yun's departure, they could only show their strong reluctance but could do nothing about it.

Then Fang Yun said, "Please notify the other clan elders that we should have a meal together and say our goodbyes. I'll be leaving soon!"

Fang Lin nodded, "Patriarch, rest assured, I will inform them right away!"

Not long after Fang Yun entered the courtyard, the other seven clan elders arrived one after another.

Soon after, the clan members began to bring in some food.

Fang Yun, the nine clan elders, and Fang Kangseng all sat down at the table.

"Elders, I won't say too much. Fang Yun would like to thank you for your care during this time!"

Fang Yun raised a cup of wine and spoke to everyone.

"Patriarch, we should be the ones thanking you. It was because of your help that we defeated that pirate alliance!

Even though you're leaving Ling Shui Island, we hope you can come back and visit us whenever you have the chance!"

Fang Lin, who had become one of the more esteemed elders after Fang Jianting's departure, raised a cup of wine on behalf of everyone.

Fang Yun nodded, "Don't worry, I will never forget that I am a member of the Fang family!"

At this point, Fang Yun looked at Fang Kangseng, "Cultivate diligently from now on, and when you break through to the second level of Qi Refining, you can come find me!

By then, if I'm still alive, you should have no trouble locating me!"

Fang Yun wasn't sure where he would be in a decade or so, but he believed that with his abilities, he would have gained some recognition by then and wouldn't worry about Fang Kangseng finding him.

With tears in his eyes, Fang Kangseng silently raised a cup of wine and nodded.

After bidding farewell to each of the clan elders, Fang Yun stopped lingering.

With the support of many elders, he headed toward the coast.

"Patriarch, we have prepared the boats. The crew on board are all members of our Fang family.

You can trust them completely; feel free to give them any instructions!"

Fang Yun glanced at the large ship on the coast and nodded.

Then, with a thought, the metallic creature that had been hiding at a distance and his vines slowly approached.

The elders, who had been immersed in the sadness of parting, were suddenly startled to see the bizarre-looking metallic plant and the swirling black vines coming closer and instinctively retreated.

Fang Yun waved at them, "No need to be afraid; these are just some spells I'm using.

They won't harm anyone!"

Not bothering whether they believed him or not, Fang Yun urged the metallic plant and vines to climb onto the large ship before them.

The elders recognized the terrifying nature of the metallic plant and the vine under Fang Yun's control.

Considering that Fang Yun had only been cultivating for a few years yet could command such terrifying creatures, one could imagine his strength.

Unfortunately, Fang Yun had only been the patriarch for a few years and was now leaving Ling Shui Island.

Otherwise, with Fang Yun's strength, the Fang family would no longer need to worry about safety.

But there was nothing they could do; although everyone felt reluctant, they knew that as a cultivator, Fang Yun would ultimately yearn for a broader world.

These were things that the Fang family, as a mortal family, could not provide.

Now they could only hope that Fang Yun would develop better in the future and then give back to the Fang family, allowing them to transform from a mortal family into a true cultivation family.