Chapter 439

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing froze for a moment, asking in surprise, "Didn't he just get back a few days ago?"

Hu Bugui explained, "A few days ago, he said he was going to Black Dragon Pool to fish for Dragon Fish. Since I had to reach Foundation Establishment, I didn't go with him. I didn't expect we'd lose contact."

Black Dragon Pool?

Dragon Fish?

Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow: "Why did he go there again?"

On this, Hu Bugui wasn't clear either: "Ever since Lao Zhao came back, he's been all secretive. I always feel he has something on his mind."

Xu Zhangqing mused: "Let's wait until he gets back, then we'll celebrate."

Hearing this, Hu Bugui assented: "Alright."

Afterward, the two ended the communication.

Xu Zhangqing put down the Communication Talisman in his hand, his deep gaze looking toward the direction of Black Dragon Pool.

There, the fish yaos had long been killed by him.

The Dragon Bone, Thunder-struck Tree, and Wood Fire Spirit Crystal in the depths were all gone.

Even the opportunities like the Water Spirit Palace, Water Spirit Fruit, and Water Spirit Pearl in Lock Long Yuan had been swept clean in one net.

It could be said that, aside from some big fish, there was nothing left with any existence value.

For Lao Zhao to go at this time was indeed a bit off.

Thinking it over, Xu Zhangqing drove Broken Moon Flowing Frost, swiftly flashing toward that side.

Not long after, he arrived at Black Dragon Pool again.

The dim environment, paired with the cold, gloomy atmosphere.

To be honest, it was still just as creepy.

Ever since the fish yao was gone, the number of people coming here to fish for Dragon Fish increased, but all came up empty-handed, not a single success.

Previously, Lao Zhao and Lao Hu had come several times; the result, those who know, know.

Even with the fish yao gone, wanting to catch a Dragon Fish was still almost impossible.

The main reason was the bait aspect — there had to be enough attraction.

Of course, the reason Xu Zhangqing succeeded the first few times wasn't bait, but driving the Avoid Water Boat directly into the water to grab fish.

Now, there were quite a few abandoned fishing tools here — rods, lines, hooks — all things of not much value.

But Zhao Ziyue was nowhere to be seen, not even a ghost of a shadow.

Looking at the pool water emitting a faint green glow, Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow: "Lao Zhao, oh Lao Zhao, you wouldn't have actually gone into the water just to catch Dragon Fish, would you?"

Although with a Water Spirit Root there's almost no danger underwater, this behavior is truly a bit... abstract.

He didn't hesitate much, immediately leaping up, and in an instant dropped into the water.

Now, he not only had a Water Spirit Root, but also Dragon Fish Transformation and Jiao Dragon Transformation; even without borrowing the Clam Mirage Thunder Dragon Boat's ability, he moved through the water unimpeded.

And as he went deeper, Xu Zhangqing discovered to his surprise that not a single Dragon Fish remained.

When he came here before, he would get five every time, but now there wasn't a single one.

"Could it be Lao Zhao caught them?"

"How did his guts get so big?"

"Things have gotten interesting!"

The more it was like this, the more curious Xu Zhangqing became about Lao Zhao.

Previously, the other party never did this.

How come after returning from the Canglan Sea Region, he instead dared?

Therefore, he kept moving in the water, frantically searching.

Not long after, he arrived again at the position where the Dragon Bone previously existed, but looking now, aside from silt there was already nothing else.

Seeing still no sign of Lao Zhao, Xu Zhangqing didn't give up, but chose to continue deeper, after all, ahead was Lock Long Yuan.

Just like that, in the next hour, he kept searching in the black water, during which he ran into several big fish but held back.

Right as he was gradually approaching Lock Long Yuan, he actually found Lao Zhao.

He seemed to have just come out of Lock Long Yuan, then for some unknown reason, had already fallen into deep sleep.

All over his body, besides five Dragon Fish circling around, he was also covered in a layer of gray Protection Shield, guarding his whole person inside.

Facing this scene, as a senior Opportunity Exploration Master, how could Xu Zhangqing not understand.

It was very obvious, Lao Zhao had obtained some opportunity, and was currently absorbing it.

Once it ends, his whole person will undergo a transformation.

Judging from the current situation, he'd probably been asleep for several days; no wonder it was like he'd gone missing, with no news at all.

Only, that layer of gray Protection Shield, he always felt it looked familiar, as if he'd seen it somewhere, but for a moment couldn't recall where.

Now that Lao Zhao was fine, Xu Zhangqing naturally wouldn't disturb him, but also had no intention of leaving; instead, he waited patiently by the side, guarding.

Time passed minute by second; that layer of gray Protection Shield on Zhao Ziyue suddenly rippled with waves.

The five Dragon Fish circling around him also inexplicably sped up their swimming.

It looked like they had sensed something.

Xu Zhangqing's Divine Sense swept once, and he immediately looked toward another direction.

A black water snake several dozen zhang long was swimming over, perhaps sensing the aura on Zhao Ziyue.

Xu Zhangqing was just about to move and kill it, but discovered this water snake had no malice; even its gaze toward Zhao Ziyue revealed a trace of fear.

When it drew near, it indeed did not attack, instead standing guard to the side.

"Master, I went back and searched all around — the Water Spirit Fruit was stolen!"

"Stolen?"

"Even my youngest brother, that flounder, was done in!"

Zhao Ziyue and the water snake were transmitting voices; outsiders could not hear.

Xu Zhangqing saw it with his own eyes and marveled inwardly: "Lao Zhao has gotten what opportunity? Not only has his body undergone change, but he also caught five Dragon Fish, and even took a water demon as a pet."

One word: even he felt some envy.

If those valuable Spiritual Treasures had not been taken away by him in advance.

I'm afraid this time Lao Zhao would thoroughly take off, and might even become a Core Disciple.

As of now the biggest harvest is probably only one water snake and five Dragon Fish.

Xu Zhangqing thought for a moment, then simply stopped guarding here and turned to leave.

With this several-dozen-zhang-long water snake present, nothing could threaten Zhao Ziyue anymore.

"Master, what about this human cultivator?"

"Coax him for now; once I recover my strength I'll immediately seize his body!"

"So you will directly obtain the identity of an Immortal Sect disciple?!"

The dialogue continued, but the voice was not Zhao Ziyue's.

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Two days later, Zhao Ziyue emerged from Black Dragon Pool.

But the first thing he did was not seek out Xu Zhangqing or Hu Bugui; instead he handed in a Dragon Fish.

It is widely known that Ling Beast Valley has a Golden Core Stage fishing veteran who personally said: as long as a disciple hands in a Dragon Fish, they can be accepted as a disciple.

Therefore, Zhao Ziyue went from being a Formal Disciple of the Water Control Pavilion to becoming a Formal Disciple of Ling Beast Valley in one move; the difference being he now had a Master.

Moreover, a Golden Core Stage Master at that.

Hu Bugui, who personally witnessed this scene, had a complex look and an equally complex heart.

He originally thought that after reaching Foundation Establishment he could close the gap with Lao Xu and Lao Zhao; the result was he never expected that not only did he not close it, it grew farther and farther.

As a friend he was of course happy, yet deep down a trace of panic also arose.

The current Xu Zhangqing is already a Spirit Field Manager who holds full authority over the Spirit Fields.

Even Zhao Ziyue has now found a Golden Core Stage backer.

Only he himself remains in place… wasting away!