I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 197: New Year’s Eve

Zhang Yuan silently slipped into the Long Celestial River.

In the clear and pristine waters, he felt as if he had returned to his own homeland.

Above Zhang Yuan’s head was a thick layer of ice.

After winter set in, the temperatures plummeted, and the once rapidly flowing Long Celestial River quickly froze over in just a few days.

The ice layer blocked the light, turning the underwater world into a dim realm.

But this did not hinder Zhang Yuan, empowered with the Water Profound Communication Ability, from swimming freely in this world!

He dove toward the deeper parts of the river.

Zhang Yuan soon discovered a school of fish.

During the cold and freezing season, the fish in the river gather in deeper waters, reducing their activity to conserve life.

Makes them easy for Zhang Yuan to catch.

However, he let this group of hundreds of fish go.

Because they were practically worthless to Zhang Yuan.

Even less than worthless!

When the Divine Nest was still at Level 1, sacrificing a palm-sized carp could still yield a tiny bit of Source Material.

But as the Divine Nest leveled up.

This little "benefit" no longer existed.

The current Divine Nest had already reached Level 4.

Even if Zhang Yuan sacrificed all these fish, he estimated it wouldn’t even total 1 point of Source Material.

Only those large, vibrant fish with abundant life force were worth targeting.

Otherwise, Zhang Yuan could have relied on the Water Profound Communication to madly catch fish, sacrificing them for a large amount of Source Material.

To upgrade the Divine Nest along with all the Hosts to Level 5, Level 6 or even higher.

He tried.

The results proved that this path led nowhere!

Moreover, Zhang Yuan also discovered that, even if the Divine Nest was not upgraded.

If he hunted too much of the same type of creature, the Source Material gained would gradually decrease.

The only constant at present is the amount of Source Material obtained through absolution!

He swept past the school of fish without disturbing any of the huddling river fish.

In the dark depths, Zhang Yuan explored unhurriedly.

He knew that true delicacies were not easy to obtain.

In the next moment, Zhang Yuan slipped into the rocky area at the riverbed.

This was one of his hunting grounds.

With Zhang Yuan’s arrival, the once calm waters suddenly surged with undercurrents.

Streams containing vigorous impact force flexibly and fiercely "drilled" into the gaps between the reefs.

Stirring up a large amount of silt instantly!

These undercurrents were like long spears, or like long whips.

Firm yet supple, penetrative and ubiquitous.

They were certainly not naturally occurring.

But were a result of Zhang Yuan’s own comprehension of the Control Technique!

The creatures hidden within the rocks were immediately in trouble.

Some were directly knocked unconscious, some scrambled frantically in panic, while others were forced out of their hiding spots.

Shooting away to other places.

Despite the water turning muddy.

With the extraordinary Perception Ability brought by the Water Profound Communication, Zhang Yuan immediately locked onto a target.

A new undercurrent formed again, weaving an invisible net in an instant.

Tightly enveloping it.

The startled target dashed left and right, attempting to break free.

Only to be caught by Zhang Yuan swimming over!

It was a three-foot-long river eel, as thick as a child’s arm, its back bluish-black, its belly snow-white, and slippery as could be.

Yet, Zhang Yuan’s fingers closed like an iron vice, holding it firmly.

Then placed it into the net bag he carried with him.

The river eel was a real treasure.

Such a big one must’ve been growing in the river for at least ten years, already considered a river delicacy.

Zhang Yuan didn’t intend to sacrifice it; he planned to take it back for the New Year’s Eve dinner.

Tomorrow would be a new year!

One river eel was obviously not enough.

He swept the rocky area back and forth, catching a five-to-six-pound rock carp, an old river turtle.

And about two pounds of river shrimp.

Only then did he return home satisfied.

As the sky gradually darkened, Zhang Yuan finished processing his catch.

Cutting the river eel into sections, slicing the rock carp into pieces, chopping the old river turtle into chunks, and soaking the river shrimp in wine for pickling.

As for the innards he removed.

They were all fed to the Red-eyed Crow!

As night fell, Zhang Yuan set up a charcoal hot pot in his room.

He wasn’t much of a cook, and even with gourmet ingredients and various spices, he couldn’t whip up a fine meal.

Rather than waste the items, it was better to satisfy his hunger in the simplest way possible.

Making a hot pot dipping sauce was still within his capabilities!

The clear soup in the copper hot pot quickly boiled, and Zhang Yuan added the prepared ingredients one by one.

The steam rose straight up, spreading throughout the room.

Sitting at the table, Zhang Yuan poured himself a glass of wine, unconsciously thinking of his mother and Xiang Xiu.

And Da Hu.

He remembered last year’s New Year’s celebration, the house bustling with activity.

Everyone gathered around the table to celebrate the New Year, looking forward to a more beautiful and happy life in the year ahead.

With the charming Xiang Xiu by his side, his loving mother kept serving him food, and Da Hu wagging its tail under the table.

Zhang Yuan felt joy and peace, immensely satisfied.

Now, he was all alone, far in the Border Desolate Land, unsure of how far he was from his family.

Wondering even whether they were safe and well!

Furious Whale Gang, Cyan Cloud Temple, Celestial Being!

An overwhelming sense of anger suddenly surged within Zhang Yuan’s heart, his Qi Blood roiling violently, his face flushing red.

Crack!

He crushed the wine glass in his hand forcefully.

Gaa ~

The Red-eyed Crow standing on the chair beside him cawed and tilted its head, gazing at Zhang Yuan with a puzzled look.

Zhang Yuan suddenly snapped back to reality, letting out a deep breath to suppress his inner rage.

He reminded himself that his current strength was far from sufficient for revenge, and that needless anger was just a sign of helplessness.

Taking a new glass, he poured himself another drink and downed it in one go.

Picking up two pieces of fish with chopsticks, he briefly boiled them in the water, dipped them in sauce, and stuffed them into his mouth.

The fresh, sweet taste immediately calmed his mood completely.

Zhang Yuan simply let himself go, feasting to his heart’s content.

He downed an entire jar of strong wine and finished off all the prepared food.

To the point where even the soup in the pot was completely consumed — delicious beyond words!

Only then, satisfied and slightly intoxicated, did he lay on the bed and fall into a deep sleep.

Until the darkest hour before dawn, when Zhang Yuan suddenly opened his eyes.

He rolled over and sat up, his sharp gaze directed at the tightly closed room door!

After only about half a tea time, the door latch was silently lifted, and the two doors opened, allowing a black figure to slip in.

The intruder moved swiftly like a Deceitful Charm, fully covered in a night suit, revealing only a pair of deep eyes.

Yet, this skilled intruder never expected that at this very moment, Zhang Yuan had already awoken.

He sat on the bed edge, coldly watching him.

In the next instant, Zhang Yuan leaped up, striking his palm heavily toward the intruder.

His palm instantly turned red as blood!