[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities":3,"chapter-i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-chapter-23":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1689096,2157,"Chapter 23: A Grand Scheme","i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan stayed in Linhe County Town for three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During these three days, Zhang Yuan mainly accompanied his mother to adapt to the city’s environment and familiarize herself with the surroundings of Fish Alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, Zhang Yuan also bought her a batch of materials for making cloth shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother Zhang is not someone who can sit idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second day after moving to their new home, she told Zhang Yuan she wanted to find some work to help with household expenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to continue making straw shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Zhang Yuan find it both amusing and frustrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he completely understood his mother’s mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, making straw shoes here was clearly inappropriate, knowing that the woven straw shoes Mother Zhang made in the village were sold at the market outside the county for a meager profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While people in the city all wore cloth shoes and leather boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making cloth shoes was the most appropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having bought a house, settled in, and resumed familiar work, Mother Zhang finally felt truly at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Zhang Yuan once again headed to Qianfeng Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no choice; he had spent all his savings and even incurred a hefty debt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t repay the broker’s loan soon, interest and principal combined would exceed the house’s value, and the broker would take back the newly purchased house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan also needed more Source Material to accelerate the growth of his Host.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Divine Nest had an empty chamber; finding a third Host would undoubtedly greatly enhance his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So lying flat was simply not an option!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the deep mountain, Zhang Yuan skillfully met up with the Raven Trick and arrived in front of the cliff where he had hunted wild goats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raven Trick’s selection was, as always, reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan immediately saw the herd of wild goats climbing on the cliff face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting words, he once again executed his Stone Throwing Divine Skill, using five stones to knock down two large wild goats in one go!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dragging down his spoils, Zhang Yuan habitually eviscerated them to offer to the Raven Trick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately afterward, Zhang Yuan returned to the cliff face and began a thorough search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This massive cliff was vast, with towering terrain full of jagged rocks and complex formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having already found a high-year Rock Ginseng, it was very likely to find a second, a third...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what’s a few dozen silver coins borrowed as a loan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As making money was the big plan, Zhang Yuan searched meticulously, not missing a single crevice suitable for Rock Ginseng growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s said that hard work pays off for those who are diligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half an hour of searching on the steep cliff, he discovered a Rock Ginseng about twenty years old!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, there wasn’t a Black-horned Viper guarding this Rock Ginseng, likely out foraging or scared away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least twenty silver coins in hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan was quite pleased, his motivation growing stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caw caw!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as he extracted another Rock Ginseng over ten years old, the Raven Trick below suddenly called out twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound carried a warning tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan was startled and quickly returned to the base of the cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raven Trick said nothing, only flicked a black feather to him with a wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raven Trick was warning him not to overdo it, not to fish dry the lake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan bowed to the Raven Trick: \"Thank you, Brother Ya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he tied up the wild goats and carried them along with the black feather back out of the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the black feather disappeared, Zhang Yuan immediately made an offering of the two eviscerated wild goats on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He received 1.7 points of Source Material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any hesitation, he put all the Source Material into the second chamber, feeding the Jade Mantis!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting the two Rock Ginsengs hidden in his coat, Zhang Yuan looked at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still plenty of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief thought, he headed in the direction of Chen Family Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t plan to give up the house in the village just yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if not living there regularly, using it as a base for hunting in the mountains was quite suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The town was very far from Qianfeng Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set off before dawn, embarking on his journey as the city gates opened, and arrived at the Raven Trick’s place after nearly two hours of traveling into the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Chen Family Village was much closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, if he returned late, he wouldn’t have to take the risk of rushing back to the county town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the city gates closed at night, not allowing entry or exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his mother’s safety, Zhang Yuan wasn’t worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The county town had decent security, and he left Da Hu there to guard the house and accompany her; any petty thief wouldn’t stand a chance against the Mountain Guard Dog!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days apart, everything was as usual at the old home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only when a neighboring aunt saw Zhang Yuan that she was surprised and asked, \"Yuanwa’Er, you’re back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan smiled: \"Yes, I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aunt glanced at the quiet and empty Zhang Family home and asked, \"Where’s your mother then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan replied gloomily: \"My mother’s health isn’t good, and traveling made her sick, so she had to stay with relatives temporarily to recuperate before coming back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" said the aunt sympathetically. \"But why aren’t you staying there with her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to earn money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan said with a wry smile, \"I can’t rely on relatives forever; I’m planning to hunt more so I can earn some silver coins for my mom’s medical treatment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh dear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aunt slapped her thigh and said, \"Yuanwa’Er, you didn’t know, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Chen announced a while ago that he’s recruiting young strongmen in the village to build a road, offering money and grains. The pay is pretty good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan was surprised: \"Build a road? What road?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The road into the mountains!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighbor aunt pointed to Qianfeng Mountain and said excitedly, \"They’re planning to build a mountain road of twenty or thirty miles. Anyone willing to join gets a pound of white rice and fifty copper coins each day, plus two meals, morning and evening!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sparkled: \"Master Chen also said that those who perform well won’t have to do corvee next year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan felt something was off: \"Building a road into the mountains? Aren’t they afraid of the strangeness in the mountains?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for a few bold Medicine Gatherers and Hunters, it was rare for anyone to venture deep into Qianfeng Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew there was something strange in the mountains; encountering it, one’s life or death would be uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For centuries, many Chen Family Village villagers entered the mountain never to be seen alive or dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zhang Yuan hadn’t been driven to desperation, he wouldn’t have risked hunting in the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That he survived and even met the Raven Trick was purely a stroke of luck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even village kids knew the mountains were a forbidden zone; how could the villagers be lured by Master Chen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The compensation might be good, but one needed to be alive to enjoy it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aunt laughed: \"Master Chen said he’s already invited the Linhe City God’s Statue; by then, it will ward off any strange occurrences, ensuring great safety!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linhe City God Statue!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan could hardly believe his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth was this Master Chen capable of to get the City God Statue to guard a mountain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had such abilities, why move from the county town to Chen Family Village?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the purpose behind building the mountain road?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Zhang Yuan thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly remembered the Treasure Map tucked to his chest—could it be related to the treasure in Qianfeng Mountain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighbor aunt added: \"Yuanwa’Er, if you want to join, hurry and sign up at the Chen Family. Once spots are filled, it won’t be easy to get in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan steadied himself and smiled: \"I understand, thank you, aunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of whether this Master Chen aimed for the mountain treasure, he certainly had ambitious plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His previous intuition was spot on!\u003C\u002Fp>",1392,"2026-06-06T13:54:04.377Z",1,"novelbin.me","42e30d3b7ebda905385a12e1f5e02df3a49d5fe002c3487c3b379b934b5d95bf","i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-chapter-24","i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-chapter-22",497,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-cover.jpg"]