I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 137: Return

On the second day in Nanxun, Zhang Yuan toured this large city at a galloping speed.

Of the so-called Nine Views of Nanxun, he checked seven of them.

This gave him a basic understanding of the prefecture city.

Zhang Yuan then purchased a batch of well-aged herbs from several pharmacies.

All these herbs were for the concoction of the "Rock Foundation Skill" medicinal soup recipe. Some of the herbs needed to be quite aged, which were either unavailable or too costly in Linhe.

Therefore, taking advantage of this training opportunity, Zhang Yuan replenished his supply.

To be honest, he kind of regretted practicing the Basic Cultivation Technique, "Rock Foundation Skill".

The financial demands of this technique were a bit too high. Although it was possible to practice without soaking in medicinal baths, progress would be extremely slow, and accumulating Qi Blood would be very difficult.

Once a large amount of money is invested in buying herbs, the speed of progress immediately increases significantly.

The problem is, as the cultivation level increases, so do the requirements for herbs.

Even the most ordinary varieties of aged herbs witness soaring prices!

Zhang Yuan was already in the pit, and jumping out would cost too much, so he could only grit his teeth and persevere.

Once breaking through to Tier Four, he would naturally switch to a new cultivation technique.

This batch of herbs cost him a full three thousand silver taels, consuming most of his savings.

After purchasing everything, Zhang Yuan left Nanxun City on the morning of the third day.

Returning to Linhe County.

There was no choice; Zhang Yuan was not free.

Short-term departures from the Linhai Sub-Branch for training were not an issue, but long-term absence would break the rules.

There was even the possibility of being designated as a traitor to the gang!

Therefore, he could not act recklessly.

Originally, traveling from Nanxun to Linhe was most convenient and quickest by waterway, since it was downstream.

Being a disciple of the Furious Whale Gang, Zhang Yuan could have used the gang’s ships for free.

But he chose not to, opting to ride a horse southward along the river.

Previously, when traveling north to Nanxun with Liu Seventh Lady, Zhang Yuan hadn’t encountered any Genetic Bodies suitable for the Divine Nest.

Zhang Yuan knew finding Extraordinary Life Forms was no easy task, requiring both luck and the expansion of search range.

So, this time returning, he was willing to take a detour, making the return trip arduous.

What if he stumbled upon one?

For this purpose, Zhang Yuan occasionally jumped into the river to search.

Back when he discovered the White Dragon Loach, it was found in the water!

However, it seemed his luck had run out; the arduous return trip yielded no rewards.

The fifth nest room in the Divine Nest remained unclaimed.

Zhang Yuan was helpless in this matter.

After all, finding Extraordinary Life Forms is a rare chance encounter. He was already fortunate to have found four.

He left it to fate!

Two days later, Zhang Yuan returned to Linhe County.

Despite the travel fatigue, he went straight to the Whale Castle to meet and confer with the Hall Master of the Battle Hall, Yue Wuji.

"Back already?"

Seeing Zhang Yuan, a slight smile appeared on Yue Wuji’s stern face: "You’ve done well in completing the mission this time; you faced Zhao Rongbin head-on and killed a Tier Three Transformation Realm, raising the prestige of our Furious Whale!"

Before assigning Zhang Yuan this task, the Battle Hall Master had already made optimistic assessments of Zhang Yuan’s strength.

Taking into account Zhang Yuan’s innate divine power, his ability to draw the Iron-Clad Bow, and his excellent archery skills, the opportunity to ambush and shoot Zhao Rongbin was considered high.

But Yue Wuji never expected Zhang Yuan to abandon this trump card and go directly to challenge him in person.

Directly killing Zhao Rongbin.

And Zhang Yuan’s cultivation was only at Tier Two Dark Force.

What courage and confidence!

When the news reached Whale Castle, Yue Wuji was initially incredulous, commanding Qing’an to confirm it.

The results naturally brought him great joy.

Zhang Yuan modestly said, "It was just luck that Zhao Rongbin underestimated me, giving me an opening."

In front of this Tier Four expert, it was wise to know when to boast and when to be humble.

After all, the minds of such high-ranking individuals were deep and unpredictable.

Yue Wuji shook his head.

He believed Zhao Rongbin had certainly underestimated his opponent.

But a seasoned Tier Three Transformation Realm warrior wouldn’t fall so disastrously, even if underestimating an opponent.

To lose his life!

Yue Wuji’s evaluation of Zhang Yuan had risen significantly.

The Battle Hall Master said, "I’ve read your letter and have arranged for your family to move into Whale Castle. You needn’t worry about their safety anymore." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Yue Wuji stood and said sternly, "Our Furious Whale reigns over the three rivers, four seas, and five lakes. Even if the Sub-Branch is smaller, it can’t be bullied by petty thugs like those Fierce Tiger Gang and the Four Great Families."

"They’re just relying on flattering a few Celestial Beings. Do they think we have no one powerful in our ranks?"

The Battle Hall Master paced back and forth, then added, "Zhang Yuan, you’ve done great work. At Furious Whale, we reward contributions. You’re allowed to select one cultivation technique from the Armory, and also receive a reward of a thousand silver taels!"

Zhang Yuan immediately bowed to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Hall Master!"

He had previously mentioned in his letter his request to exchange his contributions to secure his mother’s residence in Whale Castle.

Yue Wuji not only agreed and arranged it but also added additional rewards.

How could Zhang Yuan not be satisfied!

"No need for formalities."

Yue Wuji waved his hand: "Go back and train well, strive to break through to Tier Three soon."

After this mission, the Battle Hall Master regarded Zhang Yuan as a future War General.

A sharp blade for the Furious Whale Gang to charge and shatter strong enemies!

"Yes."

Zhang Yuan didn’t leave immediately but took out a Secret Manual he carried: "Hall Master, this is something I acquired by chance, but I’m unsure of potential hidden traps. Could I trouble you to take a look?"

What Zhang Yuan presented was the "Blood Evil Palm" Secret Manual.

Unlike the more common "Rock Foundation Skill," "Blood Evil Palm" was of a much higher tier.

Such Secret Manuals often contained hooks, hidden passages only the cultivator knew about.

If someone else attempted to practice using the manual, stumbling upon these traps could lead to minor mishaps or even loss of life!

Due to insufficient experience in this area, Zhang Yuan sought Yue Wuji’s guidance.

"Hmm?"

Yue Wuji, a bit curious, took the manual and skimmed a few pages.

The Battle Hall Master, thought deeply, said, "This Palm Technique is interesting. It can be cultivated to the Qi Entry Realm, but judging its authenticity isn’t easy due to its complexity."

After some thought, he added, "Leave it with me for now, and I’ll get back to you later."

Zhang Yuan was pleased: "I appreciate the trouble, Hall Master."

Zhang Yuan was never concerned about Yue Wuji greedily keeping his Secret Manual.

After all, Yue Wuji was a dignified Tier Four expert backed by the powerful Furious Whale Gang, with plenty of high-tier cultivation techniques to practice.

Yue Wuji smiled and said, "If it’s authentic, turning it over to the Armory earns you considerable merit!"

This was exactly what Zhang Yuan wanted; he readily agreed.

Leaving the Battle Hall, he promptly headed to his new home within Whale Castle.

Being away for so long, his mother must have been worried sick!