I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 70: Intermediate Water Mastery

As evening fell, Zhang Yuan personally mixed a large bowl of dog food.

To reward the meritorious service.

This bowl of dog food contained not only cooked rice, radish, and cabbage, but also large pieces of fresh raw beef.

Zhang Yuan had specially gone to the market outside the county town to buy the beef, from a yellow cow just slaughtered this morning, considered high-priced meat that ordinary people simply cannot afford.

Because martial artists need a large amount of meat daily to supplement their diet.

So, around the county town, many farmers specifically raise cattle, sheep, pigs, and chickens.

Most of this livestock meat supplies the county town, but some farmers also take it to the market for sale.

As long as there is money, there is no lack of meat to eat.

And today, Zhang Yuan had a windfall, so of course, he wanted a small "celebration."

Da Hu was indeed the hero of the day.

Even though it didn’t play any role in Zhang Yuan’s fight against the eerie and the zombie.

But this Mountain Guard Dog’s innate sharpness helped Zhang Yuan detect the danger beforehand - an indispensable merit.

Merits must be rewarded!

Zhang Yuan cracked three raw eggs into the dog’s bowl.

And Da Hu, eagerly waiting on the side, was drooling at this moment.

"Eat up."

Zhang Yuan patted the guy’s head and placed the bowl in front of it.

Da Hu immediately buried its head in and gobbled it down ravenously!

Zhang Yuan got up and said to Mother Zhang inside the house, "Mom, I’m going out for a bit."

Mother Zhang quickly replied, "Dinner is almost ready, come back soon!"

"I’ll be quick."

Zhang Yuan waved his hand, then, carrying a pre-prepared bamboo basket, went out to Chen Zhize’s house.

Chen Zhize’s family also lived in Wu Manor, and they were very close to Zhang Yuan’s home.

When Zhang Yuan arrived, their family was also preparing dinner, and the courtyard was full of a smoky and bustling atmosphere.

"Zhang Yuan, you came at the right time."

Seeing Zhang Yuan, Chen Zhize, who had just returned home, was very happy: "Today someone sent a big old black fish, your sister-in-law is stewing it in the pot, come and have some together!"

The big old black fish refers to an aged wild black fish, though not exceptionally tasty, it has excellent nourishing effects.

It is very suitable for martial artists’ daily consumption.

"No need."

Zhang Yuan replied with a smile: "Brother Chen, I’m here to repay the money."

He took out a heavy bag from the bamboo basket and handed it to Chen Zhize.

This bag contained ten ingots of silver taels, each weighing ten taels, totaling exactly one hundred taels.

Earlier, Chen Zhize had lent Zhang Yuan a hundred silver taels, helping him in his hour of need.

Now that he had a windfall, the first thing he thought of was repaying his debt.

After all, Chen Zhize’s family wasn’t very wealthy either.

"I’m in no rush."

Chen Zhize furrowed his brow: "Let’s talk about it later."

Zhang Yuan firmly stuffed the money bag into his hands: "I have money now!"

"Alright then."

Seeing Zhang Yuan insist, Chen Zhize no longer declined: "Don’t squander your money, and if you’re ever tight on cash, just come to me, I’ll lend you whatever I have!"

Zhang Yuan nodded: "Okay."

He then put down the bamboo basket: "This beef is for you, Brother."

Chen Zhize considered Zhang Yuan a brother and friend, generously lending him silver taels, naturally without any interest.

If Zhang Yuan were to offer interest, it would be an insult to Chen Zhize.

They would no longer be friends afterward!

So, when Zhang Yuan went to buy beef today, he cleared the stock from the meat vendor at the market.

Some of it he kept for himself, and some he gave to this straightforward big brother.

To express his gratitude.

Chen Zhize laughed helplessly, "You’re really something..."

Once again, he realized that even though Zhang Yuan was not old, he was remarkably sensible and tactful in human relations.

This Outer Hall Incense Master pulled Zhang Yuan aside and spoke in a lowered voice: "In a few days, our Furious Whale Gang might take significant action; you need to be prepared."

Zhang Yuan was moved.

Since returning from Nanxun Prefecture City last time, the Linhe Sub-Branch had recalled all disciples sent out to prepare against an enemy attack and had stopped assigning new duties.

And the merchant ships owned by or affiliated with the sub-branch.

Were organized into a fleet, escorted by Furious Whale Warships back and forth to ensure safety.

However, until the enemy is rooted out, the Furious Whale Gang surely won’t rest.

As a new disciple, Zhang Yuan had no access to upper-level information.

Yet he could faintly sense.

A massive storm was about to rise in the Celestial Horse River Basin.

The recent period of peace felt more like the calm before a storm!

Once the Furious Whale Gang made a move, it would be a swift and decisive strike.

When that happened, Zhang Yuan, as an official disciple of the Battle Hall, couldn’t stay out of it.

He nodded: "I understand."

"Be careful in everything."

Chen Zhize patted Zhang Yuan on the shoulder, saying: "Make sure to protect yourself, don’t act rashly."

He was the Outer Hall Incense Master, and Zhang Yuan was a Battle Hall Disciple, so his ability to watch out for the latter was very limited.

At most, he could offer some insider information.

But Zhang Yuan was already very grateful.

He declined Chen Zhize’s invitation to dinner at the Chen Family and hurried back home.

Early the next morning, Zhang Yuan went to the county town to purchase a batch of medicinal herbs.

He did not venture to Qianfeng Mountain again and spent the whole day practicing martial arts at Whale Castle.

By nighttime, in the dead of night, Zhang Yuan suddenly opened his eyes while resting on his bed.

He opened the Divine Nest panel, discovering the fourth host, the White Dragon Loach, had upgraded!

The life level of the White Dragon Loach was evidently higher than the Black Giant Ant, Jade Mantis, and the Golden Grasshopper because Zhang Yuan invested more Source Material in it to complete the advancement.

Intermediate Water Mastery!

This made it completely impossible for Zhang Yuan to fall asleep.

He was eager to test how strong the Intermediate Water Mastery ability might be!

So Zhang Yuan waited until early dawn, sneaking out of his home.

He reached the riverbank.

Finding a secluded and hidden spot, he took off his clothes, leaving only his shorts, and leaped into the water.

At the moment of diving in, Zhang Yuan activated the White Dragon Loach, bestowing himself with the extraordinary ability of Intermediate Water Mastery!

It was autumn, and the river water was cold, but for Zhang Yuan submerged in water, it felt as if he had returned to a warm home.

If Basic Water Mastery made the surrounding water no longer an obstacle to his movement.

Then Intermediate Water Mastery directly turned water into Zhang Yuan’s friend!

He swam through the deep water like a fish.

His speed was two to three times faster than before.

Moreover, during his swim, information continuously transmitted through the water to Zhang Yuan.

It was as if he possessed sonar.

His perception ability significantly enhanced.

Zhang Yuan could even clearly perceive how many fish were within a radius of twenty to thirty steps around him, as well as the size and type of each fish!

The sensation was extremely marvelous.

Zhang Yuan swam in the river bend for more than half an hour, surfacing only once.

Until the sky brightened, the first rays of dawn shone on the water’s surface.

He then prepared to return.

At that moment, a white shadow swiftly darted past in front of Zhang Yuan.

The Divine Nest Badge quietly appeared on the back of his left hand.

The newly added fourth nest chamber emitted a faint light.