I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 50: Survivor

Zhang Yuan watched the two fast boats disappear into the reeds, his gaze cold.

He knew very well that this matter was far from over.

Previously, Zhang Yuan had followed Elder Sun to learn fishing techniques and had been to the River Bay District many times, catching quite a few fish.

During that time, there were no obstacles encountered.

Now, suddenly, Chao Bao appeared, demanding he leave this water immediately.

The purpose was clearly to monopolize the fishing grounds!

The problem is, if Chao Bao was just an ordinary Outer Hall member, where did he get the confidence to do this?

Zhang Yuan speculated that the opponent had backing.

Understanding was one thing, but Zhang Yuan would never leave easily.

There weren’t many people fishing in the River Bay District, and the fish resources were relatively abundant, plus one could catch big softshell turtles.

Zhang Yuan needed sacrifices to obtain Source Material, needed money to buy herbs, and also needed to support his family.

If he yielded today, and others came to bully him tomorrow, could he continue to retreat?

Ultimately, it all depended on strength!

Zhang Yuan retracted his gaze, grabbed the dip net, and retrieved the old turtle he had previously placed in the live water tank.

Grasping the struggling large softshell turtle, he raised his knife and killed it on the spot.

Sacrifice!

In an instant, the old turtle, worth over ten taels of silver, turned into ashes.

[Source Material +1.9]

What surprised Zhang Yuan was that this large turtle weighing six to seven jin actually exchanged for nearly two points of Source Material.

It was even better than delivering an Entering Force martial artist!

Originally, Zhang Yuan planned to sell it, but considering the new troubles that arose, requiring him to further enhance his strength for self-defense, he reluctantly sacrificed it.

It turned out to be the right choice.

How could a measly ten taels of silver compare to such precious Source Material!

Zhang Yuan unhesitatingly invested these Source Materials back into the Divine Nest.

Since it was still early, he picked up the fishing net placed at the bow and began casting the net to catch fish in the River Bay.

All the fish caught, except the small miscellaneous ones that he threw away, were sacrificed to feed the Divine Nest to accelerate the upgrade.

When Zhang Yuan returned to the dock, the live water tank was empty.

Not a single fish remained.

He secured the ropes and then found Chen Zhize.

He reported the entire encounter with Chao Bao to this Outer Hall Incense Master word for word.

After hearing this, Chen Zhize knitted his brows tightly, "This Chao Bao is getting more and more outrageous. The River Bay doesn’t belong to his family, and he still wants to monopolize it, shameless!"

"You don’t need to bother with him."

Chen Zhize seriously told Zhang Yuan, "This guy has no great skills, just relying on his uncle’s influence!"

Chao Bao’s uncle was one of the Outer Hall Incense Masters, Chao Hongjie, and Chao Hongjie had a good relationship with the Vice Hall Master of the Inner Hall, Qi Hong, which made this guy quite arrogant in the Outer Hall.

Not long ago, Chao Bao had been out on tasks, and he only just returned to Linhe a few days ago.

"The gang has its rules. As long as you keep yourself upright, you don’t have to fear these petty characters!"

Speaking of Chao Bao and Chao Hongjie, Chen Zhize’s words were full of disdain.

Zhang Yuan nodded, "I understand."

Just as he initially guessed, Chao Bao indeed had backing!

"As long as you understand."

Chen Zhize patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Zhang Yuan, for us martial artists, cultivation is the most important. With strength, you have everything, so you should spend more time and energy on training."

After a pause, the Incense Master added, "If you’re really short on money, I can lend you some silver."

"Thank you, big brother. If I need anything, I will definitely reach out."

After bidding farewell to Chen Zhize, Zhang Yuan went to the Whale Castle again.

But as soon as he saw Dong Yuanwei, this Battle Hall Instructor asked, "Have you offended Chao Hongjie?"

Zhang Yuan was slightly taken aback, then quickly understood.

He had to recount the whole story once more.

Dong Yuanwei listened and was speechless, "No wonder that guy was being sarcastic, saying something about teaching a good disciple; turns out you embarrassed his nephew."

He comforted, "You did nothing wrong. If Chao Hongjie keeps harping on it, I’ll speak to Master Zhao."

Zhang Yuan was grateful, "Thank you for the trouble."

The Master Zhao Dong Yuanwei mentioned was none other than the Vice Hall Master of the Battle Hall, Zhao Jinlan!

The Battle Hall was a powerful branch of the Furious Whale Gang. Not to mention an Outer Hall Incense Master, if Zhao Jinlan stepped up, facing off with the Vice Hall Master of the Inner Hall, Qi Hong, she would not be at a disadvantage.

And Dong Yuanwei was clearly aligned with Zhao Jinlan.

"That’s as it should be."

Dong Yuanwei said proudly, "You’re one of our Battle Hall disciples. If an Outer Hall person bullies you, neither I nor Master Zhao would have face!"

Zhang Yuan felt he was quite fortunate.

First, he had Chen Zhize’s appreciation, and then he became a disciple of Dong Yuanwei.

With the help of these two, he had established a firm footing in the Furious Whale Gang and gained support and backing.

Although Zhang Yuan never bullied others using his connections.

With Chen Zhize and Dong Yuanwei, his martial arts journey was undoubtedly much smoother.

Dong Yuanwei didn’t spar with Zhang Yuan today, so Zhang Yuan practiced the Wave-Slaying Saber and Ripple Step alone in the training room.

Also because the Battle Hall Instructor wasn’t there.

Zhang Yuan had no scruples in activating the Divine Nest Host.

Under the "Intermediate Sword Mastery" blessing of the Jade Mantis, Zhang Yuan practiced the Wave-Slaying Saber with greater ease, with occasional flashes of insight in his mind, gaining insights Dong Yuanwei hadn’t taught.

With the "Fourfold Agility" blessing of the Golden Grasshopper, Zhang Yuan’s Ripple Step allowed him to maneuver flexibly, his body technique becoming more proficient, agile, and swift.

If not for the rapid depletion of Qi Blood by the double blessing of extraordinary abilities,

Zhang Yuan could have continued practicing this way, indulging in the wonderful feeling of continuous progress!

By dusk, Zhang Yuan left the Wharf Castle and returned to the county town.

"Yuan, Yuanwa’Er?"

As he approached the city gates, a hesitant voice suddenly came from beside him.

Zhang Yuan turned to look.

He saw a ragged man squatting by the roadside!

The man’s expression was haggard, with hesitation in his eyes, "Is it really you, Yuanwa’Er!"

At this moment, Zhang Yuan also recognized the man, "Uncle Da Wang, what are you doing here?"

The man was Chen Family Village’s villager, Chen Dawang, who lived a couple of houses away from Zhang Yuan.

Although they had no deep relationship, they exchanged a few words when they met in the past.

Zhang Yuan remembered that he also participated in mountain opening and road building.

Unexpectedly, he didn’t die from the mysterious disaster.

This was the first Chen Family Village survivor Zhang Yuan had seen since that day!

"I, I..."

Chen Dawang opened his mouth, suddenly bursting into tears, "I’m suffering!"

His hands trembled, a trace of anger in his voice, "It’s all, all that Zhang Xiong’s fault, for abandoning us to save his life, he got all of us killed!"

Zhang Xiong!

Zhang Yuan hadn’t heard that name for a long time, let alone seen him.

He thought this martial artist had perished at the hands of the mysterious force.

But now, from what Chen Dawang implied, the person was still alive?

What intrigued Zhang Yuan even more was how an ordinary person like Chen Dawang had escaped the disaster!

"Uncle Da Wang, let’s find another place to talk."