I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 44: Youthful Zeal

With a single palm strike, the fish scales shattered, and Zhang Yuan looked at Xu Zhengyang without speaking.

Xu Zhengyang’s face turned as red as a boiled shrimp, and even his expression twisted.

The utterly embarrassed disciple suddenly turned and rushed out of the room, disappearing in the blink of an eye!

Zhang Yuan shook his head, unconcerned.

There are many who can’t handle losing; it’s not really worth the fuss, as long as he keeps quiet from now on.

"That wasn’t the Thunderous Palm Force you just used!"

Dong Yuanwei remarked in a deep voice, "Just pure power?"

He had immersed himself in the Thunderous Wave Palm for over a decade, and his mastery was by no means ordinary, hence he spotted the peculiarity at a glance.

But this Battle Hall Instructor wasn’t a hundred percent sure.

After all, brute strength could also shatter the fish skin and scales on the wooden dummy.

However, without strength exceeding fifteen hundred pounds, it would be impossible to achieve this!

And Zhang Yuan was only at Light Force cultivation.

"The Instructor has eyes like a torch!"

Zhang Yuan calmly praised, then explained, "I’ve been strong since I was young, just that I was always hungry until the family’s situation improved a bit, and I practiced the Rock Foundation Skill."

"Now I can muster over a thousand pounds of force."

Zhang Yuan’s explanation was half-true.

He indeed had a natural talent for strength, but to shatter the fish scales just now relied entirely on the Extraordinary Power of the Black Giant Ant.

The reason Zhang Yuan did so was partly due to the annoyance with Xu Zhengyang’s provocations, and partly to showcase his abilities to gain more attention from Dong Yuanwei.

Geniuses often receive favoritism! 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"You have Innate Divine Power!"

Dong Yuanwei was indeed delighted but also felt regret: "If only your family situation hadn’t delayed you, otherwise..."

A talented and insightful youth like Zhang Yuan, if born into a wealthy family, would have received substantial support, outpacing others early on even as a collateral descendant.

But then again, if Zhang Yuan had a decent background, the Furious Whale Gang wouldn’t have a chance to pick up this talent!

The Battle Hall Instructor couldn’t help but pat his shoulder, saying, "Don’t bother with Xu Zhengyang; I’ll cover the hundred silver taels for him. You’re probably short on money right now, aren’t you?"

Dong Yuanwei genuinely appreciated Zhang Yuan.

He himself came from a poor background and rose through the ranks after joining the Furious Whale Gang.

The Instructor looked at Zhang Yuan as if seeing his younger self!

Otherwise, why would he pay Xu Zhengyang’s gambling debt?

He’s not even his son.

"That’s not necessary."

Zhang Yuan smiled wryly, "I was just kidding with him, not serious, and besides..."

He also told Dong Yuanwei about his plan to buy a fishing boat.

He informed the Instructor that mainly it was to purchase the necessary herbs for practicing the Rock Foundation Skill.

It’s an honorable matter, nothing to hide from others!

Dong Yuanwei sighed after hearing that, "I see, I understand now. Go ahead and do what you need to; it doesn’t matter if your training time here varies."

Teaching a man to fish is better than giving him fish; since Zhang Yuan chooses to be self-reliant, he is naturally willing to provide support and help.

Dong Yuanwei had heard of the Rock Foundation Skill but was unaware that the practice requires herbal baths for assistance.

Now he fully understood Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan was delighted, "Thank you, Instructor!"

With Dong Yuanwei’s recognition and support, it would no longer be an excuse for others to attack him in the future.

A win-win situation!

While speaking, Xu Zhengyang suddenly came rushing back.

Panting heavily, he thrust a money bag into Zhang Yuan’s hand and said loudly, "A bet’s a bet, there’s eighty-seven silver taels here, and I’ll pay you the remaining thirteen in a couple of days!"

Zhang Yuan was quite surprised.

He initially thought Xu Zhengyang would run off with the debt, but unexpectedly he ran to get the money.

Put aside everything else, just this integrity is commendable!

"Alright."

Zhang Yuan did not stand on ceremony, directly stuffing the money bag into his chest, "I trust you."

He was in dire need of money; even the funds for the herbs were nearly gone. How could he pretend to be generous?

"Don’t be too happy yet!"

Xu Zhengyang clenched his fist and said, "What I lost now, I will win back in the future!"

After speaking, he strode towards the corner and relentlessly pounded on the wooden dummy placed at the far end.

The dull sound of strikes continued uninterrupted!

Dong Yuanwei whispered to Zhang Yuan, "You need to keep working hard, be cautious about him catching up and overturning the game!"

Zhang Yuan smiled, "I look forward to that day."

Better yet, if they could bet again, he could make a substantial profit.

Youthful exuberance!

Seeing Zhang Yuan so full of confidence, Dong Yuanwei couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

If the rising stars of the Furious Whale Gang were all like Zhang Yuan, or even a fifth or tenth, the future would not be bleak!

Zhang Yuan was unaware of what the Battle Hall Instructor was thinking at the moment.

He switched to another wooden dummy and continued to practice the Thunderous Palm Technique.

Another day of hard work and monotony.

The next day, Zhang Yuan left early, getting out as soon as the city gates opened, and headed to the dock again.

Chen Zhize kept his promise, introducing an old fisherman to him: "You can call him Elder Sun."

White-haired and wrinkled, Elder Sun looked seventy or eighty years old.

In fact, this old fisherman was just in his early fifties.

But he had been fishing in the Celestial Horse River for nearly forty years, well-versed with its entirety.

Most importantly, Elder Sun’s fishing skills were renowned.

If not for Chen Zhize, in charge of the dock, stepping in, Elder Sun wouldn’t have taught Zhang Yuan his skills.

"Thank you for the trouble."

Although the other was just an ordinary person,

Zhang Yuan still treated him with respect.

"No need, no need."

Elder Sun was flustered, his honest face blushing red.

"Here is the fishing boat prepared for you."

Chen Zhize pointed at a black canopy boat moored at the dock, "It’s a new boat made by the Artisan Hall of our Furious Whale Gang, equipped with all the nets and gear, ready for use."

The Artisan Hall was filled with skilled craftsmen adept in shipbuilding, and the Furious Whale Gang’s regular warships and merchant ships mostly came from there.

The quality of their fishing boats is unquestionably top-notch!

Zhang Yuan didn’t expect such a huge surprise from Chen Zhize and couldn’t help asking, "How much?"

Chen Zhize laughed, "Just give me ten silver taels."

Zhang Yuan knew very well the new boat was worth far more than ten taels, and the price was evidently a significant discount.

"Brother Chen, thank you!"

Zhang Yuan handed over the silver notes, genuinely expressing his gratitude.

Chen Zhize shook his head, "You’re being too courteous."

Zhang Yuan chuckled.

Eagerly, he boarded his fishing boat, and with the help of Elder Sun, paddled and maneuvered the rudder, departing the dock and entering the rushing Celestial Horse River.

He began learning to become a true fisherman!