Despite the ferocity and cunning of the third-order Crocodile Dragon, it still desperately tried to dive deeper into the An River after being struck by Ancestor Long Yan's sword. However, the Water Elemental Turtle, another amphibious creature with immense strength, did not let it escape easily.

 

In a short while, the third-order Crocodile Dragon was killed, buried under the combined attack of two Spirit Platform Realm experts and a third-order turtle.

 

With three against one, radar scanning, and net casting by the boatmen, the third-order Crocodile Dragon met a worthy end.

 

The boatmen jumped into the An River, tied up its body, and slowly hoisted it up with a winch. When its body was hung on the side of the ship, the whole ship tilted significantly to one side, indicating the weight of this beast!

 

The beast was about twelve meters long, covered in armor-like skin, with sharp teeth and claws, extremely fierce. It looked like a crocodile, yet somewhat resembled a dragon, probably weighing nearly two thousand pounds!

 

This beast was much stronger than the crocodiles on Earth, whether in size, strength, or the special abilities in its bloodline. It could easily sink a merchant ship and kill everyone on board.

 

If it weren't for Wang Lici's "radar function" and the full force of our elite, it wouldn't have been easy to take it down.

 

The death of this plague that had been dominating the river for many years caused more than a dozen boatmen and fishermen to cheer excitedly. From now on, they would no longer fear encountering the Crocodile Dragon plague when fishing in the An River.

 

Moreover, with the current strength of the main family, even if similar beasts appeared, everyone would not be afraid.

 

However, the dissection work of such a beast could not be performed by ordinary people. Its skin was so thick that it was one of the best materials for making armor, and ordinary swords and knives could hardly break through its defense.

 

Only Ancestor Wang Xiaohan could skin and dissect it.

 

The Water Elemental Turtle watched this scene, thinking that humans were indeed cruel to beasts. It decided to behave well and not end up like the Crocodile Dragon.

 

After some turmoil.

 

The spoils of war were gradually transported into the Wang's Clan warehouse. The frozen parts were frozen, and the leather was tanned, ready to be made into leather armor by the armorers.

 

Some sharp teeth and claws were also materials, which could be made into daggers, short blades, arrows, and arrowheads by weapon masters.

 

Although these weapons and equipment were far from the level of spiritual weapons, they had their own unique effects.

 

The remaining bones could also be ground into powder to fertilize the spiritual fields.

 

After everything was settled.

 

Wang Shouzhe called his Sixth Uncle, Wang Dinghai, and said, "Sixth Uncle, we should not publicize the current high-end combat power of our Wang's Clan."

 

"I understand, I understand." Wang Dinghai was excited, "Sixth Uncle will definitely keep those little bunnies quiet."

 

Ancestor Long Yan's injuries were greatly improved, and it seemed that she could take action multiple times. Moreover, his father, Wang Xiaohan, had also broken through to the Spirit Platform Realm.

 

And the family also had a third-order Water Elemental Turtle.

 

The strength of the family had greatly increased.

 

In a sense, the family could now be considered as having three Spirit Platforms.

 

Relieved!

 

Comfortable!

 

"But this is not enough. This matter is of great importance. Before we can completely defeat the Liu and Zhao Clans, we must not reveal our trump card." Wang Shouzhe tapped his fingers on the table, frowning and pondering, "In order to prevent any leaks, we have to send away those boatmen and fishermen."

 

Send away?

 

Wang Dinghai was shocked, looking at Wang Shouzhe in surprise: "Shouzhe, you, you, you, are you preparing to…"

 

"Sixth Uncle, where are your thoughts going? What I mean is, send them away for a while to avoid anyone accidentally leaking information after drinking too much. This matter concerns the turning point of the family's fate, and it's better to be more cautious." Wang Shouzhe thought, "Send everyone to Donggang. Brother Chen is reliable, so let him arrange it. Sixth Uncle, you might as well go there in person and deliver a letter to Young Clan Leader Chen for me, saying that I have a profitable business to discuss with him."

 

"Shouzhe, your considerations are very thorough." Wang Dinghai breathed a sigh of relief and said, "In that case, Sixth Uncle will make a trip."

 

Fortunately, Shouzhe did not plan to kill to silence, otherwise, he wouldn't know what to do.

 

"By the way, cut a piece of the Crocodile Dragon's tail for Young Clan Leader Chen as a return gift for my sister." Wang Shouzhe said with a smile, "We haven't even gotten married yet, we can't just eat their Ironback Savage Pig meat without returning the favor, it would make us look bad."

 

Previously, there was really nothing good to return as a gift, but Wang Shouzhe remembered this matter. At the same time, it was also a metaphor for the Chen's Clan.

 

Our Wang's Clan can even kill a third-order aquatic beast.

 

Wang Shouzhe could already imagine the shocked expression on Chen Fangjie's face.

 

……

 

After dealing with the third-order Crocodile Dragon.

 

Wang Shouzhe entered a state of seclusion, spending his days practicing, drinking tea, and casually handling some affairs.

 

Then he would go to the lakeside to build a relationship with the Water Elemental Turtle.

 

Spirit beasts, like humans, need to cultivate feelings.

 

But there is a slight difference, that is, some human feelings are too complicated, coming quickly and leaving quickly.

 

The feelings of spirit beasts are relatively pure. Once they truly recognize you and consider you as a partner, they are generally unwavering and rarely betray.

 

Of course, this process is not simple.

Fortunately, Wang Shouzhe and the Water Spirit Turtle had established a preliminary "trust" due to the "Ancient Bloodline Pact Secret Technique" that linked them, allowing their "bloodlines to merge".

 

Every day, they would bask in the sun together, eat some third-order crocodile meat, occasionally have some grilled spirit fish, dried fish, and spirit wine.

 

Then, he would tell it some inspiring stories about the loyalty and devotion between masters and spirit beasts in history, which were both touching and tear-jerking.

 

Occasionally, there would be one or two spirit beasts that betrayed their masters, and the end was always very tragic.

 

Similar stories were quite common on Earth.

 

Wang Shouzhe could easily come up with a different story every day for a month. He helped the Water Spirit Turtle establish the correct worldview as a spirit beast.

 

The bond between the man and the turtle quickly warmed up.

 

……

 

One day.

 

The housekeeper, Wang Zhong, came to report that Zhong Xingwang from the Zhong Clan had secretly come to visit.

 

Therefore, Wang Shouzhe warmly welcomed Zhong Xingwang in the main hall. The last time they were at the Hundred Islands Guard, they had started to call each other brothers over drinks.

 

After some small talk over spirit tea, the two became even more friendly.

 

"Little brother Shouzhe." Zhong Xingwang took out a jade bottle from his bosom, "You wrote to me a few days ago, asking me to find the 'Spirit Awakening Pill'. Coincidentally, someone came to sell one, so I immediately brought it to you."

 

"Brother Zhong." Wang Shouzhe thanked him with a bow, "For such a small matter, why did you have to come in person?"

 

The Spirit Awakening Pill was only a third-order spirit pill, but because it was not in high demand, few alchemists would specifically refine it. The fewer people who refined it, the rarer it became, and the higher the price.

 

The current market price was about eight hundred Top Gold per pill, and it was still hard to buy.

 

For most people, this pill was like chicken ribs. Spending a lot of money to slightly improve one's aptitude was not cost-effective.

 

Eight hundred Top Gold was a large sum for many ninth-grade families. After deducting various expenses, it was a big question whether they could save eight hundred Top Gold in a year.

 

However, Wang Shouzhe's original aptitude was already at the lower end of the top grade, and even among the top grade, it was quite advanced. He was only a step away from the middle grade.

 

If he could transform into the middle grade with this pill, it would be worth it.

 

"No problem, no problem, I'm just idling around in the family business." Zhong Xingwang laughed, "I had nothing to do, so I came to see you."

 

See me?

 

What's so good about me?

 

Wang Shouzhe chuckled to himself. This Zhong Xingwang must have come for Ancestor Long Yan. However, he knew very well that with Ancestor Long Yan's character and vision, she would never be interested in Zhong Xingwang.

 

After receiving the Spirit Awakening Pill, Wang Shouzhe asked Zhong Xingwang how much he had paid for it. It turned out to be seven hundred Top Gold. Even so, Wang Shouzhe still gave him eight hundred Top Gold. He couldn't let a Spirit Platform Realm cultivator run a trip for nothing, could he?

 

Zhong Xingwang tried to refuse several times, but couldn't resist Wang Shouzhe. After receiving the eight hundred Top Gold, he became a little restless and hesitated, "Little brother Shouzhe, how is my senior sister doing recently?"

 

"Brother Zhong." Wang Shouzhe said seriously, "My ancestor is in good health, but she is in seclusion recently."

 

These days, the ancestor had been with Wang Lici, helping her digest the residual spiritual energy of the Zhu fruit. At the same time, she needed to guide Sixth Grandpa Wang Xiaohan, help him quickly stabilize his realm, and impart the insights of the Spirit Platform Realm.

 

It was a bit busy, but she was not in seclusion.

 

However, before seeing Zhong Xingwang, Wang Shouzhe had already visited Ancestor Long Yan to ask for her opinion.

 

Clearly, the ancestor didn't want to see him at all and let Wang Shouzhe entertain him.

 

"Is that so?" Zhong Xingwang was slightly disappointed, but then said, "Since my senior sister is in seclusion, I might as well wait a few days. Little brother Shouzhe, could you arrange a guest room for me?"

 

Uh……

 

Wang Shouzhe didn't expect Zhong Xingwang to be so persistent.

 

But he couldn't refuse his request. Immediately, he asked the servant Wang Gui to arrange for Zhong Xingwang to stay in the guest house and assigned two clever servants to attend to him.

 

After arranging for Zhong Xingwang.

 

Wang Shouzhe returned to his courtyard, preparing to take a bath and try the valuable Spirit Awakening Pill.

 

However, just as he was soaking in the wooden tub.

 

Wang Lici rushed in excitedly, "Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle, I've figured it out, I've figured it out."

 

"……" Wang Shouzhe broke out in a cold sweat and reminded her, "I'm taking a bath."

 

"I know, I'm not blind. You take your time, Fourth Uncle." Wang Lici pulled up a stool and sat down by the tub, excitedly saying, "Fourth Uncle, I've figured out that thing."

 

"Get out!"

 

"……"

 

……

 

Outside the room.

 

Wang Lici urged, "Fourth Uncle, can you hurry up? I finally figured out the location."

 

"Fourth Uncle, if you don't come out, I'll forget."

 

"Never mind, you take your time. I'll go have some hot pot first… The clear soup hot pot you made the day before yesterday was good."

 

Before she could finish her sentence, Wang Shouzhe had already come out fully dressed, giving her a stern look.

 

"Fourth Uncle, you're done so soon?" Wang Lici was slightly disappointed.

 

"If I don't come out now, you'll have the hot pot stand set up." Wang Shouzhe tidied up his clothes and casually said, "Lici, you're a big girl now. Didn't your big brother and sister-in-law teach you… about the boundaries between men and women? How can a girl just walk in when a man is taking a bath?"

 

"They did, and that old scholar at the clan school always talks about it." Wang Lici laughed carelessly, "But Fourth Uncle, you're not a man."

 

"?" Wang Shouzhe's eyes could kill."No, no, what I mean is, Fourth Uncle is family… and Fourth Uncle has a good figure, I don't mind seeing you take a bath."

 

Thanks for the compliment, but I do mind!

 

"Cough, cough!" Wang Shouzhe said seriously, "Lici, even if we are family, we should still respect the boundaries between men and women. Next time, you can't just barge in when Fourth Uncle is taking a bath."

 

Oh, oh! Wang Lici responded absentmindedly.

 

Fortunately, Wang Shouzhe knew that this girl was carefree and only thought about eating, so he didn't say more on this matter: "By the way, what made you so surprised?"

 

"Oh, I almost forgot if you didn't remind me." Wang Lici looked around his room, seeing nothing good to eat, she had to take out her own melon and started munching, "Fourth Uncle, didn't you ask me before, what did I and Luo Qiu, Luo Jing eat that time? Where did we find it?"

 

Wang Shouzhe's face lit up: "So, you remembered?"

 

"I remember it was autumn, and many wild fruit trees on the mountain were bearing fruit." Wang Lici said, "I picked some wild fruits and also brought back half a bottle of mountain spring water. I thought, as the eldest sister, I should bring something back for the children at home. But Shou Yong, Shou Lian, they all dared not eat. Only Luo Jing and Luo Qiu ate happily."

 

Bring something back for the children at home? You're really thoughtful.

 

"Do you remember anything special about those wild fruits?" Wang Shouzhe asked, "For example, strange shapes, or something as special as Zhu fruit."

 

"No, just some ordinary wild fruits." Wang Lici thought hard and said, "I've eaten those wild fruits in previous years, nothing special. Oh, that bottle of water… I collected it from a cave, it was sticky, like transparent milk."

 

Sticky? Like transparent milk?

 

Wang Shouzhe's face darkened, you call that mountain spring water?

 

However, his heart "thumped", and he immediately thought of something, and exclaimed: "Could it be Stone Marrow?"

 

Stone Marrow, the name sounds ordinary.

 

But this thing is not ordinary at all, it is known as the essence of the earth's veins, a high-grade treasure that occasionally forms in the mountains.

 

Its greatest effect is that it can be combined with other treasures to refine a sixth-grade spirit pill – the Marrow Cleansing Pill.

 

The body's blood production comes from the bone marrow, which is the root of the bloodline. And the Marrow Cleansing Pill can stimulate the potential in the bone marrow, completely improve the bloodline quality, and stimulate the ancient hidden bloodline in the body.

 

This thing is extraordinary, not like the mediocre Spirit Awakening Pill, its price and rarity are not something the Lingtai family can afford.

 

Even the Heavenly Human Clan, if they really want to fight for a Marrow Cleansing Pill, they would have to make great sacrifices.

 

Thinking of this, Wang Shouzhe was overjoyed.

 

His mediocre aptitude finally had hope!

 

……