The landform inside the Drip Water Heaven is roughly six waters and three mountains to one plain, where the six waters refer to the water area occupying sixty percent of the cave heaven.
Such a large number of water areas have formed a large-sized and small-sized lake pattern, among which, the largest lake is the beautiful waters lake next to the River Bay Fishing Village.
Although it's called a lake, considering the two thousand kilometers square of Drip Water Heaven, it is already similar to a sea.
Gently urging the ordinary horse beneath him, Yu Lou led Qin Churan along the lakeside by the north bank of the Great Red Creek.
As the manager of the grand Qingxiang Fang Horse Racing Ground, it is incredible that he has not even one divine horse in the village of the Bay. Many people may find it hard to believe this.
In Qingxiang Fang, Yu Lou has dealt with and seen hundreds of divine horses and races.
But Yu Lou's mindset is incredibly open and broad.
For many people, starting from a high point can actually be a disadvantage. It is easier to become rich from being poor, but it is difficult to become rich again after becoming rich.
However, Yu Lou clearly understands the power of the platform and his own power. Perhaps many things in the village of River Bend look awkward, but they are all subject to Wang Yu Lou's command. They are within the scope of Wang Yu Lou's authority and power to control.
For example, now, Wang Yu Lou is going to meet a martial artist at the peak of the Tomorrow Realm, a seemingly insignificant figure that no one would pay attention to. However, he is the first among the foreign martial artists in River Bend Fishing Village.
If he can recruit this person under his wing, then in the future, after beating Cui Dingyi, Yu Lou can quickly assemble a direct faction of martial artists ranging from those in the Tomorrow Realm to those who are cultivating Qi.
Throughout the entire process of contacting this person, Qin Churan handled the searching, recommending, and providing Yu Lou with a meeting and investigation plan, with each step well-managed. This is why Yu Lou was so vigilant yesterday.
This girl has ambition, courage, and wisdom!
However, Yu Lou can indeed tolerate talent. He not only tolerates Qin Churan but also welcomes more talented people.
If Cui Dingyi were to be sensible, he might even tolerate Cui Dingyi. To drive someone out or kill them outright may sound satisfying, but it would be troublesome to do so.
The two rode horses to a flat cliff along the edge of the Drip Water Lake, and Yu Lou raised his hand, pointing to the winding shoreline that stretched out of sight, and asked.
"The Xiushui Lake is so vast, with its winding shoreline and many dangerous and concealed spots."
"The divine fish in the lake are numerous. Qin Churan, do you think there might be some people secretly sailing their boats to catch fish, yet have never reported them to the sect's system?"
Unexpectedly, Wang Yu Lou asked such a question. Qin Churan was slightly startled and then thought it over before replying.
"Eldest Brother Wang, there should be. They might get some catches, but the beasts can always find the villages along the lake. Hiding them won't do much good."
There are a lot of beasts in the Xiushui Lake, so such secret fishing wouldn't be on a large scale."
Yu Lou smiled and continued riding north, saying.
"You are correct. It won't be on a large scale."
Overjoyed by Yu Lou's affirmation, Qin Churan was too delighted to stay still in place for a moment.
Seeing that Yu Lou had already walked dozens of steps away, Qin Churan quickly urged her horse to catch up.
After seeing the winding shoreline of the Xiushui Lake, Yu Lou was even more certain that there was an underground market independent of the sect's economic system within Drip Water Heaven.
The resources are right there; how could no one be tempted?
The demand is there, but the restrictions on entering and exiting the Drip Water Heaven and the different-leveled contribution exchange restrictions have created a unique economic model within the cave.
The distribution mode of Drip Water Heaven belongs to limited monopolization by the sect.
For example, the Bishui Palace does not accept medium or low-grade artifacts, nor does it accept nine-star divine fish, which limits the interests of the guards who maintain the palace.
Human nature is the same in terms of interests. Under such limited monopolization, it is inevitable that there will be an uncontrolled dual-track system.
However, how to find the underground market that operates secretly and join it is a task that requires patience.
Yu Lou is very confident that once he finds this underground market, with his proficiency in refining artifacts, he can easily achieve freedom in spiritual stones and elixirs for cultivation.
After traveling for several miles, the two finally caught up with the patrol team on the north bank of the river that had set out to patrol at dawn.
However, the warriors and the leading Qi-refining monk were all veteran patrol members. They walked lazily and looked so sloppy that Qin Churan frowned.
"Eldest Brother Wang has come to see you all!"
Even from a distance, Qin Churan used her magical powers to urge the patrol team to stay alert.
With Qin Churan's reminder, those lazy patrol members immediately perked up.
However, Yu Lou asked a strange question.
"Qin Churan, aren't you from a family?"
"No, my parents both died at the hands of beasts. I grew up in the Bay Fishing Village's Beiji Courtyard."
Later, after my spiritual root was discovered, I embarked on the path of cultivation," Qin Chuan smiled wryly in response.
Wang Yu Lou nodded in understanding and directly pointed out.
"Don't make decisions on your own next time. This is your second time."
Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan's face turned pale.
Seeing her reaction, Yu Lou smiled and said.
"All right, it's just a minor issue. Call them all one by one to have a conversation with me."
Old Cui, old Cui, in order to deal with him, I've really given it my all, hahaha."
Starting a business is difficult, even for Wang Yu Lou with so many advantages, some troubles still need to be dealt with personally.
However, this hands-on approach is not a bad thing. Gradually establishing and solidifying his leadership position in River Bend Fishing Village through different means of resistance against Cui Dingyi is a process for Wang Yu Lou.
It may seem hard and full of theatrical flourishes, but when building one's own business, where is there room for laziness?
Talking to the patrol team one by one through 'inquiring about the people's feelings' and 'visiting the grassroots', Yu Lou can teach them important matters without arousing anyone's attention.
However, the first patrol team leader who arrived gave Yu Lou a big surprise.
"Eldest Brother Wang, look, these are seven Huangguang fruit I picked from the crevices of the mountain ravine today while patrolling with them."
"This kind of divine fruit can only be used for refining elixirs, I don't know how to use it, so I leave it here for you to accept graciously."
As the name implies, Huangguang fruit grows on rocks, has a yellowish appearance, and is relatively large in size.
The fruit is a naturally occurring nine-star divine fruit, looking somewhat like a yellow pepper fruit but with a rough texture similar to bitter melon. It can play a role in the preparation of many elixirs.
Unexpectedly, there can be such a pleasant surprise on a trip, and Yu Lou nodded in satisfaction and accepted it without hesitation.
Then, he took out fourteen pieces of spiritual stones and gave them to the Qi-refining monk who offered the fruit.
"You mean well. Take the spiritual stones, and call the next person to come."
As the big boss of Bao Bao Ge in Qingxiang Fang, Yu Lou has been in the business for so many years that he is well-versed in the price of Huangguang fruit growing on rocks.
He doesn't need to use it for now, but keeping it can be useful in case of emergencies or for sale. The price of two spiritual stones for one fruit is also very reasonable.
After seeing several patrol team members, finally, it was Li Changming's turn.
Li Changming, the target for Yu Lou's visit to the River Bend Fishing Village today, is a migrant who comes to make a living here. He is in his early thirties, with sharp eyes and dark skin, looking neat and tidy.
"Qin Chuan has already told you?"
There seemed to be some pressure in Yu Lou's calm eyes, which could be due to his fear of Li Changming's powerful cultivation.
"He has heard it. Li Changming is willing to risk his life and death for you, my lord."
Li Changming's loyalty was given without hesitation. Loyalty, the only valuable thing in Yu Lou's eyes.
"After the task is completed, if you do it well, I can bestow upon you a low-grade artifact. Has Qin Chuan told you about this as well?"
"Li Changming knows, but Li Changming."
"All right, no need for flattery. Show me the lance on your back."
Yu Lou waved his hand, stopping Li Changming from speaking.
Yu Lou took the spear of the Wushen warrior and looked at the spearhead in surprise.
The spearhead was made from the teeth of an unknown beast and was mounted on a long pole made of ordinary wood.
It seems to be what is called a magical weapon.
It indeed can break the defense of beasts, but it is too crude and almost like a joke.
"Go on, Changming, do a good job."
Looking at the departing patrol team, Yu Lou shook his head.
Drip Water Heaven is a good place, at least it is for him. His biggest 'opponent', Cui Dingyi, even shows submission on the surface.
There are many spiritual objects here, with ordinary people able to catch divine fish, and the patrol team can pick up spiritual fruits on a single outing.
As the guardian cultivator of the River Bend Fishing Village, Yu Lou naturally wouldn't dislike this job.
However, for ordinary people in the Drip Water Heaven, it's a different story.
Under the design of the Drip Water Heaven's 'Course on Gratitude for Demonic Beasts', they all feel indebted to the Enlightened One, and Qin Chuan, an orphan raised by the head of Beiji Courtyard and later a Qi-refining monk, never forgets the kindness of the celestial master even after becoming a Qi-refining monk.
But that celestial master. Alright, this cave is the cave of the celestial master, and as a disciple of the celestial master's disciples, I, Yu Lou, have received special treatment from the celestial master's sect and have no right to criticize him.
Not only Cui Dingyi but also Wang Yu Lou, and even many other cultivators at the stage of building foundations or even zi fujie, have no choice.
The systematic problem cannot be easily solved by a single individual. Before truly grasping his own destiny, Wang Yu Lou can only endure.
Riding a horse and walking on the road back to the River Bend Fishing Village, Yu Lou's eyes seemed somewhat hazy.
The right timing, my right timing, will it come?
Instantly, his confusion turned into determination.
What cannot be waited for, I will take step by step, to go and get it myself!
After a clear mind, he whipped the horse and galloped off, and Qin Chuan naturally rushed to catch up.
——
Returning to the mansion, Yu Lou sat in the quiet room and began practicing meditation in front of the Celestial Master's image.
Old Guan has not returned yet, so there is no choice but to wait for Shu Mian for now. (A patch has been made: Cunshui Qi has experience, but the number of backtracking paths is very small. The process is too painful, and the spirit elixir for the meridian repair is too expensive. Therefore, Yu Lou can only figure out the experience by himself.)
The construction of the water gate and the high platform is not a task that can be completed in a day, and they have to be done one by one.
Investigating Cui Dingyi's weak points requires waiting for opportunities slowly and not revealing the intention too early.
In confrontation, there must be patience for a long-term war in order to accurately increase the understanding of the enemy, the confrontation environment, and thus find the most suitable opportunity to strike.
After practicing for half a day, there was a little more Gui water spiritual Qi in the Qi sea. Yu Lou got up and began to call his attendants, preparing his spiritual food for today.
Now, Yu Lou only eats one meal a day and it is all spiritual rice, spiritual fish, and spiritual vegetables.
As a rich landlord with more than six thousand spiritual stones, perhaps two spiritual elixirs a day are beyond Yu Lou's current budget, but he can still afford to eat some spiritual food.
Spiritual fish is a rare commodity, and Yu Lou hasn't eaten it very often either.
As the Red Light Guards are supreme with fire magic, thus, whether it is the King Family of Anbei who practices wood magic or the Drip Water Heaven which practices water magic, they all live very well within their territories.
On the contrary, like the Iron family behind Tie Qin He, who is primarily based on fire magic, it is much more difficult. It is only by having a skill in raising spiritual birds that they can become an outsourced family of the Wang clan.
After dinner, Yu Lou carefully stored away the leftover fish skin from the spiritual fish—it's an excellent base material for making water magic talismans.
Spiritual wood from the Wang clan can be used as a carrier for water magic talismans, but it is still not as suitable as using spiritual fish skin.
However, Yu Lou has not yet practiced even a single spell at the Qi-refining period.
Thinking about it, he picked up the jade script of backtracking cunshui qi. Besides the two elixirs for meridian repair, there were also two spells that could only be cast with the aid of cunshui qi.
Gui Water Cold Arrow - Average power, only used for extinguishing fires and dealing with easier opponents.
Gui Water Hidden Needle - Weaker power, but with the help of the nature of cunshui qi, it has the ability to hide its sharpness.
In simple terms, it's an invisible needle.
But this invisibility is not absolute; it's just that the aura and characteristics of the spell are not easily noticed by others, which can have the effect of catching people off guard during combat.
Yu Lou looked at these two cattle and horse spells twice, and he couldn't help but feel a sincere confusion in his heart.
Senior Ancestral, do you mean the two useless spells that you referred to as 'first-class combatants'?
However, thinking about the Drip Water Qi method of the Shu Mai school in his hands being only the method for the first four levels of Qi Refining, Yu Lou decided to believe first.
'Tomorrow, there is no grudge between Wang family and ourselves, neither in the past nor recently. In fact, our relationship is quite good. The training of Wang Xianmao is like training one's own child, and it should not deceive oneself.'
Yu Lou thought for a moment and decided to practice Gui Water Hidden Needle first.
The reason is not complicated. Both of these Drip Water Shu Mai Qi method schools come with spells that are too weak. In a race of short people, it's natural to choose the one with a stronger function.
After all, Yu Lou has many talismans in his hands, and even if this Gui Water Hidden Needle is weak, he can use a complete set of talismans to make up for it.
Compared to the difference between the Xijingu Art and the Guishui Sei Arrow that is only activated by Dui Shui Qi, at least there is some room for imagination in the battle effect of Guishui Cang Feng Zhen.
The cultivation of the Gui Water Hidden Needle is not too difficult; its principle is that simple: be finer, faster, and then hide it better.
After a simple attempt several times, Yu Lou successfully cast this spell, and felt that it was not much more difficult than the Xijingu Art.
However, at first, the needle he cast was very thick, and as he gradually reduced the amount of qi he called upon, it became normal.
After such cultivation, he sat down to recover the qi loss until late at night, and only then did Yu Lou fall asleep.
The mansion given to him by Wang Xianmao has an array, so Yu Lou can sleep very soundly.
However, others may not sleep as soundly as him.
Three patrolmen were fishing in the harbor pavilion of a fishing village called Baimao, fifty li away from River Bend Fishing Village. They played mahjong and recalled the tenderness of the girl at Ye Lailiang while also discussing.
Among the three, one was a Qi-refining cultivator, and the other two were martial artists of the postnatal realm, which was a standard three-person team composition.
Such patrol teams, when encountering ordinary miscellaneous demons, can maneuver for a long time and even have the chance to kill them.
Considering that most of the time, the demons that come to attack are not very intelligent, a three-man patrol team is actually quite sufficient.
However, just as they were happily playing cards, a giant mouth appeared from the water beside the small hut, swallowing the hut and the three people inside it.
The owner of the giant mouth, while chewing on the delicacy in its mouth, used its thick limbs to step onto the dock.
Under the dim light of the Yongming lamps on the dock, in the darkness, three fierce and imposing silhouettes gradually emerged.
"There is a demon beast!"
The villagers on duty finally discovered the demon beast, and he shouted as he ran to the estate of the cultivators responsible for guarding, but it was already too late.
A simple Xijiu spell pierced through his body from behind, carrying away his internal organs.
However, his value has been realized, and the people of the fishing village are quickly waking up.
"It's the Iron Alligator Dragon! Three Iron Alligator Dragons!"
It was unclear who was shouting, but the voice was filled with fear.
The Iron Alligator Dragon is an advanced form of the Iron Armadillo, a type of demon beast. After an Iron Armadillo enters the Little Demon realm, it will begin to awaken its innate dragon nature and become an Iron Alligator Dragon.
Ji Yuannan, a disciple of the Blue Water Palace, was wearing no clothes and had already flown to mid-air. He looked at the three Iron Alligator Dragons in the village and shouted loudly.
"Three of you, can you understand what I'm saying!"
"Eat and leave, don't make things worse for yourselves!"
Ji Yuannan did not stop the three Iron Alligator Dragons from eating people, but instead, he threatened them.
Actually, he had no choice. These three Iron Alligator Dragons were well-known entities along the Xiu Shui Lake coastline, with two at a high level in the Little Demon realm and one at a middle level, always acting together.
Moreover, they specialize in surprise attacks and eat a bunch before running away. No village that has been attacked by them has been able to withstand them.
If a fight really broke out, it was possible that Ji Yuannan's life might not be safe.
You asked why not run?
Not everyone can run like Wang Yulou!
The rules of Drip Water Heaven can't control Wang Yulou, but they can control almost everyone else!
"Damned!" Ji Yuannan cursed.
Because, the reply to his advice to leave came from a demon beast's Xijiu spell.
The Iron Alligator Dragon had no intention of leaving and decided to continue its buffet.
"Rise the Baimao wolf smoke! Let nearby cultivators come to assist!"
Under the grace education system of Drip Water Heaven, foundation-level cultivators will not directly attack demon beasts. This would interfere with the development of the grace education system.
Therefore, in the face of the three Iron Alligator Dragons with dragon natures, Ji Yuannan could only choose to alert the nearby cultivators first.
The wolf smoke was quickly lit, and Ji Yuannan silently stood on the high point of the fishing village. He would occasionally look at the Iron Alligator Dragons that were enjoying their meal, and occasionally look at the wolf smoke, feeling anxious.
"Cultivator! Cultivator! Please stop the demon beast! Hurry up! Hurry!"
A common person discovered the leisurely behavior of the cultivators guarding, and kneeled in front of Ji Yuannan crying.
At this point, the three cultivators guarding were all in an unpleasant mood.
Watching the fishing village that was headed towards destruction, Ji Yuannan's eyes flashed with compassion, and he hastily channeled his power, exclaiming loudly.
"We need to wait for other cultivators to arrive, you go in the direction away from the lakeside, go quickly, come back tomorrow!"
Another Xijiu spell answered him, tearing apart the house where Ji Yuannan had just stood.
Iron Alligator Dragon: Shut up and don't disturb us while we eat!
The Iron Alligator Dragon was so brazen, but Ji Yuannan still held his tongue, knowing he had to wait for the other cultivators.
Although Ji Yuannan himself was a high-level Qi Refining cultivator, the other two guarding cultivators were only at the early and middle levels.
If they rush in recklessly, all three of them might suffer a heavy defeat at the hands of the Iron Alligator Dragon.
On the other side, Yu Lou, who was sleeping soundly, was awakened by the knocking on the door by Cui Dingyi and Zhang Xueshu.
"Yulou friend, quickly use your Spiritual Crane to take us three to Baimao village. There has been wolf smoke raised up, it might be an emergency!"
Yu Lou, who had been woken up by Zhang Xueshu, stood on the mansion and silently watched the white wolf smoke in the northern sky at night, feeling a bit uneasy as he replied.
"The Spiritual Crane has been sent back to the tribe to deliver a message. Come, get on my flying boat!"
Zhang Xueshu and Cui Dingyi didn't expect the Spiritual Crane to be gone, but Wang Yulou was willing to use his flying boat to take them, at least it was better than them running on their own, so they quickly climbed onto the flying boat.
"What's going on? Uncle Zhuo said that the guarding position at the fishing port is very safe."
While piloting the flying boat, Yu Lou asked.
It's too sudden for a village to call for help at night.
"The wolf smoke from Baimao Village has risen, indicating that there are demon beasts that Ji Yuannan friend cannot handle. As for the guarding position of the cultivators, Yulou friend, whether it's safe or not, it has no set rules.
The safest position is definitely sitting in the different grand halls of Qingquan Palace, Huachi Palace, and Bishui Palace as an official, but such a position requires working in other positions for many years before there is an opportunity to strive for it.
Wang Yulou understood Zhang Xueshu's words and understood the problem more clearly.
Zhuo Chi is too detached from reality. He sees a peaceful fishing village, but that is the perspective of a high-level foundation cultivator.
His instruction to Yu Lao was to run if necessary, because as long as Yu Lao ran, Drip Water Heaven wouldn't really do anything to him.
But others cannot run, they must stand in front of the demon beast and fulfill the responsibility that a cultivator guarding should have!
"Yulou friend, we may have a fight ahead, let's slow down and fly?"
Cui Dingyi suddenly spoke beside him, and Wang Yulou raised an eyebrow, understanding the old man's intention.
This old Cui is quite perceptive.
Wang Yulou asked about safety, Zhang Xueshu answered that safety has no set rules, and then he quietly added a sentence that they should fly slower, making it seem like he was following Wang Yulou's intention.
"Yes, Yulou friend, fly slower, conserve your energy!"
Zhang Xueshu, who was particularly foolish, didn't understand and actually fell into the old Cui's little scheme, putting Wang Yulou in the position of taking the blame.
"I can't, we still need to get there as soon as possible. Hold on tight."
Old Cui furrowed his brow and chose to remain silent.
Zhang Xueshu looked puzzled at Yulou, not understanding his intentions.
Wang Yulou wasn't trying to argue with Cui Dingyi; he was merely betting that their group wouldn't be the first to arrive.
There are three villages near Baimao fishing village, among which, the River Bend fishing village is the farthest from it, located fifty li to the south.
To the west of Baimao village, there is a place called 'De Mu Ao' known for its rich supply of spiritual wood, and it is only thirty li away from Baimao village.
More than twenty li to the northwest of Baimao village, there is an Fairy Mushroom Cave that produces eight-grade spiritual mushrooms.
In any case, it seems that Wang Yulou and his group will not be the first to arrive, so there is no need to worry about being used as cannon fodder.
Moreover, while Zhuo Chi allows Wang Yulou to run and the village leader supports Wang Yulou's decision to run, it does not necessarily mean that Wang Yulou himself wants to run.
Wang's family motto advises staying back in a crowd when facing trouble, but that is only advice for young cultivators. The situation Yulou is facing is too complicated.
If he wants to rise higher within the Drip Water Heaven system, he must pay attention to his behavior and appearance. Therefore, going earlier is not a bad thing.
Moreover, if the situation becomes truly uncontrollable, Wang Yulou will naturally have other options.
This is the transformation of a gentleman, that when one should rise, one should rise, and when one should be timid, one should be timid!——
When the three of them arrived at Baimao fishing village, Ji Yuannan was already fighting the demon beasts together with the disciple of Bishui Palace, Lin Ying, who had come for support.
Ji Yuannan was dressed in a white middle-style robe and wielding a mediocre magical artifact, playing a game of high-low with his flying sword.
Lin Ying, on the other hand, was a wood law cultivator, constantly using speed vine techniques to restrict the movement space of the Iron Alligator Dragons.
"Xueshu? Dingyi? Who is this? Where is Gu friend?"
Ji Yuannan saw the three guards of the River Bend fishing village flying on their flying boats to provide support, thinking it was the new Gu family cultivator.
But seeing the foundation-stage initial cultivator and wearing the robe of a Bishui Palace disciple, Yulou in his heart, he sighed slightly.
Dammit, anyone can join Bishui Palace, Drip Water Heaven is really getting worse year by year!
"You can hold them outside, don't approach the three Iron Alligator Dragons. These three have dragon nature, and it's hard to deal with them!"
Lin Ying, being a part of the big family in Drip Water Heaven, knew about Wang Yulou's situation, and quickly reminded him.
Wang Yulou is actually quite well-known, after all, he started with a debt of three hundred merits, causing Drip Water Heaven to give him an obligation of grace. The audacity of the Anbei King's family was well-known among the big families in Drip Water Heaven.
The three of them landed on the buildings and began to perform their respective techniques to limit the dragons from continuing to eat people.
A cultivator placed a lantern-shaped artifact above the Baimao Village, illuminating the entire village. However, it was not the brightness of midday, but rather reminiscent of dusk or sunset.
Under the light, the three alligator dragons gathered together. The two smaller ones, at the high stage of the demon realm, kept interfering with the cultivators' attacks, using their iron backs and massive tails to create space for the middle-level alligator dragon to eat humans.
It seems that they came here tonight to help the weakest alligator dragon get its fill.
"Yulou friend, these three alligator dragons have been causing trouble for years, and they are very cunning. You must be careful and do not let their arcane attacks catch you off guard."
Zhang Xueshu said while casting the flying flame technique.
Cui Dingyi, on the other hand, was manipulating the special moon-shaped shovel and looking for an opportunity among the three alligator dragons.
"They seem to only use the Xijiu technique, but in reality, they are not at all in a state of battle readiness."
If they actually start fighting, you need to be careful of their two arcane techniques. One is the Alligator Dragon Water Whip. When they swing their tails, they will release a whip of alligator dragon water, and ordinary foundation-stage mid-level cultivators who encounter it will be severely injured.
The other is the Alligator Dragon Water Evasion technique. They will open their mouths to release a wave of mist technique, and then continue to release a large amount of water within the mist. They move rapidly in the water using the current, which we call the Alligator Dragon Water Evasion combination.
In short, be careful!"
Old Cui was really afraid that the young cultivator was overconfident, so he also reminded Yulou.
Faced with the three alligator dragons that possess dragon nature, Wang Yulou dared not act complacently. He nodded seriously and carefully manipulated the Red Wood magical seal to strike with force.
He didn't aim at the one with lower cultivation, but instead, aimed at the one that was further away from himself.
When he saw that the alligator dragon was avoiding other arcane techniques or attacking, he operated the magical seal burning with fire and hit it once.
Whether or not he hit it, he would immediately lift the seal again.
Despite the three alligator dragons' extraordinary talent and powerful defense, the nine foundation-level cultivators' techniques were fully utilized. They couldn't sustain it for long.
"Aroar!" The fattest alligator dragon roared, and the Wave Mist Technique was activated.
Many of the cultivators' techniques are learned from these demon beasts. The innate arcane techniques of the demon beasts are selected and transformed through natural selection, often being very effective.
As one of the commonly used techniques of water-type demon beasts, the Wave Mist Technique, when used by an alligator dragon with dragon nature, is completely different from when a human-headed snake uses it.
The white water mist, similar to waves, spread across the Baimao village. It quickly enveloped an area of over 100 meters in a blink of an eye and kept growing. It seemed like it was going to reach Yulou's feet.
Without hesitation, he summoned the swallowing wind gourd, which was also a functional artifact. It was specialized in countering poisons, mist, and fog.
In the astonished eyes of Ji Yuan, Lin Ying, Zhang Cui, and others, the swallowing wind gourd quickly dealt with the alligator dragon's Wave Mist.
However, the fattest alligator dragon had profound divine power, and seeing that its Wave Mist Technique was ineffective, it followed up with two more shots.
Wang Yulou realized this time that he didn't need the swallowing wind gourd anymore. He understood that as long as the demon beast's innate techniques have divine power, they can be constantly replenished. The swallowing wind gourd is effective against cultivators, but it's not enough effective against water attribute iron alligators.
"You three, move away from here!"
Lin Ying stood in the air, loudly reminding Yulou and also reminding Zhang Cui and another person.
Taking advantage of this, she grimaced and scattered a handful of mushroom seeds onto the ground, allowing the mushrooms to grow rapidly. The Wave Mist Technique released by the alligator dragons gradually faded away.
However, the most terrifying scene also appeared.
In the wake of the Wave Mist Technique, the three alligator dragons had already spread a vast amount of water on the ground. As the mist dissipated, they were using their full power in Alligator Dragon Water Evasion Technique, moving in different directions.
The two high-level demon realm spirits aimed at the guards under Ji Yuan and Lin Ying, while the middle-level demon realm spirit aimed directly at Wang Yulou and his companions!
In fact, they weren't trying to escape just now, but to get a bigger bite!
"Despicable beasts, die!" Ji Yuan roared and exerted his full strength to propel his flying sword, but the fattest iron alligator dragon simply used its iron back to withstand his attack.
On the iron back, the blood and flesh of the alligator dragon were cut through, but it still continued to charge – what injury was it? With injury comes life, eating a cultivator, isn't that wonderful?
Wang Yulou had no time to care about the battlefield in other directions. His heart was pounding, but he still controlled the medium-grade artifact called cold iron sword, slashing towards the middle-stage alligator dragon that was charging towards their side.
However, the alligator dragon, despite its dragon-like nature, was still a dragon with dragon attributes. The cold iron sword could easily slice through the human-headed snake like mud, but when facing the alligator dragon's iron armor, it could only leave white scars.
However, Zhou Xueshu had lucked out or was simply strong enough. One of the three prongs on the trident, which he was exerting full force on, hit a wound left on the alligator dragon's back by Ji Yuan's earlier attack, directly embedding itself.
The alligator dragon, in pain and fury, let out a roar and abruptly stopped. The kinetic energy of its high-speed charge transformed into momentum as it stopped, and it swung its massive tail with a mighty swipe.
Yulou could even hear the sharp roar generated by the tail's friction with the air.
However, in addition to the roar, a long, thick water whip appeared out of thin air, rushing straight towards Yulou's location.
Cui Dingyi was the creepiest one. He directly sent out a ground-penetrating technique and dove into the ground —— the only advantage of being a Five-spirit root cultivator at foundation level was that he could freely use techniques from different species.
Zhang Xueshu tried to pull out the trident, but it was caught on the flesh of the alligator dragon. When he saw that he couldn't pull it out, he gave up, only to find that the alligator dragon's water whip had already reached his face.
"Ai!"
Wang Yulou, who had already climbed aboard a flying boat to escape, sighed lightly. He first put on a spiritual crane agility seal and then abandoned control of the flying boat. Using his purplish-copper artifact sword, he slashed towards the alligator dragon's water whip.
With his full force, the purplish-copper artifact sword, which had thirteen layers of restriction, unleashed all its power.
Yulou's cheap master, Hong Mei, was indeed at a high level of cultivation and refinement. He had forged a restriction breaking barrier on the purplish-copper artifact sword that was five layers thick.
The five-layer restriction-breaking purplish-copper artifact sword clashed with the alligator dragon's water whip, which was fully activated by the alligator dragon with dragon attributes. In the end, the artifact sword, being based on the foundation of magical artifacts, was superior.
After passing through the water whip technique, the power of the water whip technique was reduced to half, and naturally, it couldn't accomplish anything against Zhang Xueshu, who had added stone armor formations.
However, the injured alligator dragon was still unwilling to leave. Its two good brothers had already eaten cultivators, while it itself hadn't, and it was not willing to accept this.
Faced with the middle-level alligator dragon spirit that was charging forward despite having a trident stuck in its back, Wang Yulou's eyes flickered, and he gritted his teeth.
Alligator dragons with dragon attributes are rare and hard to come by!
Strike when the opportunity arises, and it wouldn't make sense to let it go after it's hit!
With a firm plan in mind, Wang Yulou no longer concealed his intentions. He activated his magical power and shouted loudly.
"Old Cui! Come out!"
Simultaneously, Yulou communicated telepathically and said.
"To Ji Yuan/Lin Ying friends, matters have come to this point, and we must avenge ourselves. Cut off one of its fingers, slay the weakest of the lot."
Otherwise, if it breaks through to the high-level demon realm, it will become a greater threat in the future!"
Facing Yulou's suggestion, Ji Yuan and Lin Ying were both surprised and couldn't believe it.
What? Wang Yulou, you're just a beginner in cultivation, and you want to cut off one of its fingers?
We're not looking down on you, nor do we not want to avenge ourselves. But.
However, even though they didn't fully believe in Yulou's strength, they really didn't have any other options.
The iron alligator dragon has the nature of a dragon, and those two high-level spirits have thick scales that are hard to penetrate. Ji Yuan might be able to break through if he aims well, but if not, it's just scratching an itch.
Lin Ying was even worse. She was a Wood Law cultivator, and her family was from a faction within the Drip Water Cave Sect, whose mastery of Wood Law was not as high as that of the Wang clan.
The name "Liu Wang of Anbei" doesn't sound dignified, but the Wang clan has been raising mules for a thousand and two hundred years, so the Lin family of course cannot match that.
Facing the alligator dragon, Lin Ying was a fierce operator, but she was mainly focusing on supporting roles!
The three of them quickly settled on a plan. Ji Yuan was responsible for distracting the two large alligator dragons with the help of the others.
Lin Ying would cooperate with Wang Yulou to cut down the smallest of the alligator dragons.
"However, Wang Yulou friend, how do we cut it?"
Lin Ying had grown weary of the weakness of Wood Law cultivators. Her most powerful artifact was a spirit wood sword, which could enhance the power of her magic when swung. It looked extremely fierce, but it couldn't match Wang Yulou's cold iron sword.
The alligator dragon has dragon attributes, so it's impossible to suppress it with fire magic. This demon is a formidable presence with both strong physical defense and magical defenses.
"Put all your efforts into restraining it and make it feel threatened. I'll use the cold iron flying sword to lull it into complacency first!"
Yulou, with a serious tone and even a touch of command, reminded them sternly.
Zhang Xueshu and Cui Dingyi were also coordinating on the side, though it was a little better than nothing. Their flying fire technique and speed vine technique could help cover some of the gaps, more or less making a bit of difference.
Therefore, Ji Yuan got involved in the battle with the two large alligator dragons.
On the other side, Lin Ying, wearing the imperial robe of the Green Water Pavilion and wielding a high-grade spirit wood sword that emits a green glow, slashed out green sword blades with each swing. This was Lin's family's secret wood sword technique.
From her attire to her figure, from the shape of her magical artifact to the effects of her magic, Sister Lin appeared as elegant as a fairy descending from the heavens to cast spells at this moment.
However, the effect. It looks like it's even worse than a single strand of golden fire technique.
After feeling that both Wang Yulou's cold iron sword and Lin Ying's wood sword were mere showpieces, the young alligator dragon wasn't afraid anymore.
However, it now had no intention of taking further risks and was preparing to leave.
Eating a cultivator at the foundation stage is still a cultivator.
"Sister Lin, quick, keep it!" Yulou shouted loudly, and Lin Ying instantly intensified her attack.
The green flying blade spell, glowing with light, struck the front leg of the alligator dragon, causing it to cry out in pain repeatedly.
Originally, she had been holding back on her wood sword technique just now.
The two large alligator dragons, seeing their younger brother injured, no longer bothered with Ji Yuan, who had remained in the air the entire time. They unleashed the Wave Mist technique again, trying to take their young brother away.
But it was too late. After another stroke of the wood sword technique by Lin Ying, hidden within it was a top-quality artifact called "Jade Blade" made of jade that Wang Yulou had summoned as a countermeasure.
The young alligator dragon dodged Lin Ying's wood sword strike, but its rigid posture while evading gave Wang Yulou the opportunity.
When Wang Xianmao gave the jade blade to Wang Yulou, he had said that it could cut through most high-quality artifacts.
Actually, the village chief is a conservative person. What he said mostly refers to the overwhelming majority of those.
In front of the jade blade, the iron armor of the small alligator dragon was as soft as tofu, easily sliced open.
One stroke, cutting through the back!
"Roar!"
The younger brother's cries of pain made the two large alligator dragons incredibly anxious. However, at this moment, Lin Ying's Mushroom Spirit had suppressed their Wave Mist technique, and if they tried to forcefully use their Alligator Dragon Water Escape technique, they would collide with the cultivators' magical artifacts. They could only rush over to aid as quickly as possible.
Wang Yulou, on the other hand, was extremely calm. Seeing that the young alligator dragon was about to use its water whip technique on him, Wang Yulou manipulated the jade blade and casually swung it towards its tail.
Two swings, breaking the tail!
"No!"
The young alligator dragon's tail was cut in half directly, and the bones were exposed. In a shock and anger, the largest of the two alligator dragons, the one with the highest cultivation, actually spoke in human words!
Instantaneously, Lin Ying, Ji Yuan, and Wang Yulou were all shocked!
All three of them came from great clans or had masters, and they understood what it meant for a beast to speak human words when it is still in the realm of small demons.
These three beasts were raised by humans!
Wang Yulou's face remained calm as he continued to manipulate the jade blade to slay the demon.
The young alligator dragon wanted to run, but its injured front leg limited its speed, and the half-broken tail affected the balance of its body.
The jade blade struck again!
Three swings, breaking off the tail!
"Roar!"
The large alligator dragon had completely gone mad and bit down on Ji Yuan's flying sword with all its might, not letting go even though its mouth was filled with blood.
"My sword!" Ji Yuan exclaimed with concern.
Wang Yulou continued to manipulate the jade blade to strike the young alligator dragon, but was blocked by the second one that had finally arrived.
The jade blade struck into the second alligator dragon's back and was immediately stopped by its forced contraction of muscles, getting caught inside.
He wanted to force the jade blade out, but only then did he realize that the consumption of spiritual energy when fully activating a high-quality magical artifact was a few times greater than regular practice.
His spiritual energy was already running low.
In a hurry, he took a pill of the Open Spirit pill, gritted his teeth, and activated the talisman, trying to give himself time to recover his spiritual energy so that he could rescue the high-quality magical artifact jade blade that was stuck.
In the blink of an eye, Ji Yuan's flying sword was bitten, and Wang Yulou's jade blade was trapped.
Lin Ying was flustered, continuously urging her wood sword to release spells, but she could no longer make any progress.
The second alligator dragon, accompanied by the older brother, protected the young alligator dragon with a broken tail and slipped away through the cultivators' interception!
In the end, Ji Yuan's flying sword was retrieved, and Wang Yulou's jade blade was also retrieved when the alligator dragon's second brother dodged the cultivation methods of the cultivators.
The alligator dragons left, but the bustling Bai Mao Fish Harbor had already been reduced to ruins and debris.
Lin Ying weakly fell onto a pile of rubble, where her companion had been devoured by the alligator dragon's second brother.
The female cultivator stood still for a long time before asking loudly and indignantly.
"You two are both intentional!"
Ji Yuan, your master is a senior elder of the Yuan family. What are you afraid of?
Wang Yulou, you come from the Wang family of Anbei Kingdom. What are you afraid of?"
Ji Yuan silently shook his head and did not respond.
Wang Yulou then smiled bitterly and said.
"Sister Lin, the consumption of spiritual energy from high-quality artifacts is too great. I have no more spiritual energy left. The reason why I've been using the Open Spirit pill to recover just now is because of the help from all of you, which allowed me to retrieve the jade blade."
Other cultivators nearby who understood the conversation of the three Green Water Pavilion disciples were terrified and kept silent.
That little alligator dragon was actually intentionally released by Ji Yuan and Wang Yulou just now?
Is that something we can overhear?
In fact, the most helpless person is Wang Yulou. Although he is truly not afraid of those who rear the alligator dragons or high cultivators behind his back, as he is an outsider.
But he had only had the jade blade for a few days and had practiced it just once, completely unprepared for the rapid consumption of spiritual energy when fully activating the jade blade.
And Ji Yuan clearly seemed to be trying to let things slide. Even if Lin Ying and he had wanted to forcibly keep the young alligator dragon, it would have been difficult to retain it with the strength of the two large alligator dragons.
Now faced with Lin Ying's accusations, Wang Yulou couldn't say that the main fault was Ji Yuan's carelessness – he would offend people.
Trouble! Disgust! Helplessness! Cao Dan!
What a lousy world! It's the same whether outside or in the Droping Water Paradise.
What can Wang Yulou do?
He had been thinking about focusing on his cultivation of tracebacks of decennial water Qi, and enhancing his cultivation level these past few days.
Tonight, driving the flying boat at full power to provide support at midnight, and using his most valuable high-quality artifact... he had done his best and couldn't do any more.
Just as Lin Ying was about to continue speaking, the voice of the Immortal Master suddenly appeared in the void.
"Reward Wang Yulou, a disciple of Green Water Pavilion, with 78 points of merit. Zhuang...
Disciple Ji Yuan of the Green Water Pavilion, reward with 54 points of merit.
Disciple Lin Ying of the Green Water Pavilion, reward with 41 points of merit.
Quiet, the crowd in the scene, for a moment, all have a inexplicable confusion.
The fire is still burning, and the water released by the iron alligator dragon has collapsed the buildings in the village.
Over one hundred people from Bai Mao Fishing Village died at the mouth of the demon beast, including nearly ten cultivators and two exercise cultivators.
The three demon beasts have all escaped, yes, leaving a trail behind.
But in the end, none of it can be undone. However, in the eyes of the Immortal Master, this was still a victory.
Even without the immortals' conference, it directly launched a merit reward.
Suddenly, Wang Yulou thought to himself that if foundation-setting cultivators had come to support, such a tragic incident would not have occurred tonight.
So, the Immortal Master doesn't actually care about winning or losing, does he?
It only cares about whether its kindness has been brewed smoothly.
The demon beasts are ravaging, but the cultivators of Droping Water Cave have resisted the demons, showing the importance and key role of Droping Water Cave. That is enough.
As for the demons running away, whether they will continue to eat people next time, the Immortal Master doesn't care!
Suddenly, Lin Ying burst into laughter and mocked.
"Hahaha, it's no fun, no fun. Yuan Laosi hasn't arrived yet."
Ji Yuan, for Yuan family as a dog, naturally, Yuan family only treats you like a dog!"
After mocking, the female cultivator directly left.
Wang Yulou walked towards Ji Yuan and comforted him.
"Maybe Yuan Laoshi encountered something and couldn't arrive at the first time. Ji Laoshi, don't take what the sister said to heart."
He wasn't trying to comfort Ji Yuan, but mainly wanted to discuss with him how to divide the iron alligator dragon's tail.
The tail that was cut off can be used to awaken an incredibly powerful alligator dragon water whip, and it also has excellent defensive power. The meat attached to it is also iron alligator dragon meat with dragon characteristics.
Wang Yulou showed his high-quality magical artifact jade blade at the time because he wanted to demonstrate his cultivation level and show off his ability to deal with demons.
There were two reasons. On one hand, Ji Yuan and Lin Ying's flying swords and magical swords were both high-quality artifacts, with a certain level of layers. Wang Yulou, as a disciple of Green Water Pavilion, showing off his artifact didn't seem too out of place.
On the other hand, the alligator dragon is full of treasures, and the middle stage in the realm of small demons isn't that strong, so it did seem like there was a real chance.
"Ghost words? Do you think she is saying ghost words?"
Wang Yulou Dao friend, this is the first time we've met, but I want to say something from the bottom of my heart to you - don't be fooled by Lin Ying!
Why didn't she ask who was raising the alligator dragon, or who was tolerating the dragon's actions?
Why didn't she ask the Sect Master, why couldn't our cultivation peers seek help from the sect when we encountered danger, and send foundation-setting cultivators to assist us?
Is it because she doesn't want to?
No, it's because she's too clever!
Why doesn't she bother you or trouble you?
Clearly, just now I was the one who contributed the most, but in her words, I've turned into the bad guy!
"Foolish!"
Ji Yuan brother's emotions were very full, and Wang Yulou nodded slowly, deeply understanding.
In fact, these things are not easy to explain. Lin Ying does indeed have a suspicion of bullying.
But if Ji Yuan doesn't let it go, that little alligator dragon definitely wouldn't have been able to leave!
Wang Yulou had only run out of spiritual energy, but he still had talismans. If necessary, some attack symbols from certain foundation-setting period cultivators were also not unusable.
"Brother, how should we handle the tail?"
Ji Yuan hesitated for a moment and said.
"Little brother Wang Yulou, you have just joined the sect for a few days, and we have never met before. You have so energetically helped me. My elder brother naturally feels very grateful."
This alligator dragon tail, you can take it all. As for Lin Ying's share, I think you should not give it to her; she's a venomous woman with the face of a Buddha and the heart of a snake."
Wang Yulou smiled and didn't continue with the words behind him, but said.
"Brother, if you give me all of it, won't you have been busy all night for nothing?"
Did Ji Yuan give the iron alligator dragon tail to Wang Yulou out of goodwill?
It's hard to say.
Wang Yulou is testing.
Ji Yuan naturally understood. He helplessly waved his hand and said.
"Don't worry, even if there is a real master behind it, it won't cause trouble for you, Wang Yulou."
So it is, Wang Yulou also understood.
"Brother, you're not easy either. Let me have this iron alligator dragon tail, and I will compensate you with a sum of spirit stones in the future."
As he spoke, Wang Yulou bowled his hands and paid respect to Ji Yuan, his elder brother.
Ji Yuan, upon seeing this, felt slightly moved and returned a silent gesture of respect.
"Yulou, cultivate well. Your cultivation level is still too low; not having enough spiritual energy in a fight is a big trouble."
"As a guard cultivator, not only do we have to defend against demons, we also have to be careful of our own people. Cui Dingyi from the Huan Bay Fishing Village is an old cultivator. You need to be vigilant and don't let him deceive you."
Before bidding farewell to Wang Yulou, Ji Yuan still pulled Wang Yulou close and whispered a few instructions.
"Understood!" Wang Yulou replied with a smile.
Indeed, Xue Xiaowu is indeed a fool, played by Cui Dingyi like a little fool.
Old Cui is actually the hidden BOSS of this version, and his reputation has even reached Ji Yuan's ears!
Keep going, 10,000 more delivered, 12,000 has been submitted! 473 has been conquered!
