Zhou Daoyi's Trust, Part 2: Exploring the Pool [Please continue reading]

Chapter 70 Zhou Daoyi's Trust, Second Visit to the Pool [Please Read Further]

Shallow waters cannot support dragons.

All demonic beasts have considerable requirements for their habitat.

At the very least, there must be enough food.

However, the mountain pool in front of Zhou Chun was only three or four acres in size, which was far too small to support those strange fish.

Therefore, he concluded that there must be something special inside this pool.

However, to find out what secrets are hidden in the pool, you definitely have to go into the water.

Although Zhou Chun knew the cultivation method of the first-tier high-grade spell "Water Avoidance Technique", he had never practiced this spell.

Of course, this is not a big problem. With his late-stage Qi Refining cultivation, holding his breath for half an hour is not difficult.

However, if you don't know the "water-avoidance technique," you might risk suffocation if you're not careful when fighting monsters underwater.

The powerful pet, the Rock Turtle, was completely rendered useless.

This made Zhou Chun hesitate about whether or not to go into the water and take the risk.

"Never mind, we're already here. If we don't find out anything, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?"

Zhou Chun touched the [Bright Cloud Pendant] he was wearing on his chest, and finally gritted his teeth, took out the [Moon Blade Meteor Wheel] and jumped into the pool.

Just as Zhou Chun had thought, there was indeed something else beneath the pool.

He sank less than twenty feet before he saw a pitch-black giant hole, from which the pool water actually gushed out!

Just as he was about to enter the giant cave to explore the inside, two strange fish suddenly rushed out of the cave and attacked him by spitting water arrows.

Seeing this, he hurriedly activated the [Bright Cloud Pendant] to release a patch of earthy yellow light to protect himself, and then waved his hand to unleash the [Moon Blade Meteor Wheel] to slash at the two strange fish.

The lake water indeed greatly interfered with divine sense. Zhou Chun could control his weapon to travel more than eighty feet on land, but underwater he couldn't even travel half that distance.

Fortunately, the two strange fish were only a dozen feet away from him, and the two moon blades that split from the [Moon Blade Meteor Wheel] easily cut them in two.

Even so, Zhou Chun dared not linger underwater any longer, because the smell of blood would surely attract more strange fish.

If a large number of strange fish arrive, even if dozens of first-tier strange fish appear, let alone second-tier monsters, he won't have a chance to get back ashore.

"That underwater cave must be connected to an underground river, but I don't know where that underground river leads."

"However, to be able to supply so many carnivorous fish demons, the water inside that cave must be incredibly deep!"

"It seems that to uncover the secrets of this place, we can only invite Foundation Establishment cultivators or members of our clan who have tamed water demons to come and try!"

On the shore, Zhou Chun, soaking wet, stared at the pool in front of him with a very serious expression.

A few days later, after returning to Fangshi to purchase the strange fish corpse brought by Luo Guangshun, Zhou Chun took leave again to return to his family.

"The family's current Foundation Establishment cultivators cannot easily leave the family, but Jiahe's spirit pet, the Azure-Scaled Crocodile, and Jiahui's spirit pet, the Whirlpool Turtle, are both first-tier high-grade demonic beasts skilled in water combat. Let them accompany you on this trip!"

Inside the Zhongping Hall, after listening to Zhou Chun's report on the strange fish's nest, Zhou Daoyi pondered for a moment before offering his solution.

This solution was exactly what Zhou Chun had anticipated.

Since the passing of the First Elder Zhou Mingshan, the Zhou family, including the patriarch Zhou Daoyi, has only three Foundation Establishment cultivators left, and these three Foundation Establishment cultivators all have their own important duties.

Second Elder Zhou Chongshan is the family's array master. Only he can unleash the full power of the mountain-guarding array, and he cannot easily leave the mountain gate.

Third Elder Zhou Daoquan is now in charge of the family's beast garden, and he is responsible for keeping an eye on and suppressing some dangerous monsters that have not yet been tamed.

They were also responsible for patrolling the area around Jiufeng Ridge to deter petty villains, and they could not easily stray too far from the mountain gate.

Needless to say, the clan leader Zhou Daoyi was also involved.

So after hearing Zhou Daoyi's solution, he immediately replied, "I understand. I will assist the two elders in handling this matter."

Unexpectedly, Zhou Daoyi shook his head upon hearing this and said, "No, it's not about assisting. This trip will be led by you, and I will make that clear to the two of them!"

what! !

Zhou Chun was stunned for a moment, looking at Zhou Daoyi with a face full of surprise, almost doubting that he had heard correctly.

Faced with his surprised gaze, Zhou Daoyi waved his hand and said, "There's no need to be so surprised. You are now a core member of the family, and I have seen all your previous performances. Several family members who have worked with you have also praised you highly."

At this point, she looked at him with encouragement and said, "Although our Zhou family teaches its members to respect their elders, and that only by appointing the most capable can the family become stronger, I believe that with you as our leader, you will surely bring me another pleasant surprise!"

These words deeply moved and encouraged Zhou Chun.

As expected, his efforts over the years have not been in vain. The trust that the clan leader Zhou Daoyi now places in him is undoubtedly the best affirmation of his hard work over the years.

He abandoned all pretense of modesty and replied firmly, "This junior understands. This junior will certainly not let down the clan leader's trust and expectations!"

Seeing this, Zhou Daoyi smiled with great satisfaction and said, "Then I will wait for your good news in the family."

Zhou Jiahe is the peak master of Baozhi Peak, with a cultivation level of twelve in Qi Refining. He is seventy-two years old this year and ranks thirteenth in the "Jia" generation. Zhou Chun should respectfully call him Thirteenth Aunt.

Zhou Jiahui was a bit younger, ranking nineteenth among her peers, and had an eleventh level of Qi Refining cultivation. Zhou Chun should respectfully address her as Nineteenth Aunt.

When the two learned that Zhou Chun would be in charge of this mission, they were both very surprised.

Especially Zhou Jiahe, the master of Baozhi Peak.

You should know that Zhou Chun is one of her people from Baozhi Peak, and he is usually under her control!

Of course, that happened before Zhou Chun was promoted to a core clan member.

Now that they are both core members of the family, she has no right to control or restrain Zhou Chun; only the patriarch and family elders have that authority.

Even so, there's no reason for her to be under Zhou Chun's control!

However, seeing the unyielding demeanor of the clan leader Zhou Daoyi, the two women, though surprised and uncomfortable, had no choice but to obey his orders.

After all, although they were Zhou Chun's elders, Zhou Daoyi was their elder and the head of the Zhou family.

However, Zhou Chun knew in his heart that even if these two elders obeyed the clan leader Zhou Daoyi's orders, he must never take advantage of the clan leader's orders to boss them around or act arrogantly.

That would ruin the reputation he had painstakingly built within the family, and he would be seen as a petty person who became arrogant and conceited after gaining power.

So after riding his great horned ram out of the clan, he greeted the two women with a broad smile, bowing respectfully and saying, "Don't worry, aunts. Although the clan leader gave instructions, I will not show any disrespect to you because of this. This mission is mainly for reconnaissance and exploration, and there won't be much risk!"

Upon hearing his words, the two female cultivators from the Zhou family, whose expressions had been stern, indeed softened considerably.

Zhou Jiahe glanced at him and then smiled, saying, "Nephew Zhengchun, you are too kind. Since the clan leader has chosen you as his master, he must have his reasons. I trust the clan leader's judgment."

Zhou Jiahui nodded slightly and said, "Sister He is right. Since you, Nephew Zhengchun, are valued so highly by the clan leader, you must have some special strengths that we are unaware of."

The two female cultivators, having lived for decades, certainly understood this principle: a sedan chair is carried by people.

Since Zhou Chun, this junior, has already humbled herself and shown goodwill, if they continue to ignore her because of their seniority, they will only be asking for trouble.

"Your Excellencies flatter me. I am still young and have much to learn from you. I dare not accept such praise."

That's just human nature.

When Zhou Chun, as a junior, was asked to lead two elders in their work, the two elders were naturally unhappy about it.

However, when Zhou Chun, as their leader, was willing to set aside his authority and flatter them as a junior, the joy and satisfaction they felt were many times greater than usual.

When they are in a good mood, they find Zhou Chun, this junior, pleasing to the eye no matter what, and they no longer think about being led by Zhou Chun.

She even thought that she would cooperate with Zhou Chun as much as possible to show the noble character of her elders.

The three of them traveled together for several days and then arrived at the deep mountain pool once again.

"This is the pond. I'll have to trouble you two aunts this time."

At the edge of the pool, Zhou Chun pointed to the pool of clear blue water and looked expectantly at the two elders of the Zhou family.

"Don't worry, Nephew Zhengchun, leave this matter to us!"

Zhou Jiahe and Zhou Jiahui exchanged a glance, then each took off their spirit beast pouches from their waists and released their spirit pets.

Zhou Jiahe released a giant bluish-black crocodile, which was 23 feet long and covered in bluish-black scales, looking extremely fierce and domineering.

Zhou Jiahui released a giant black tortoise, which was slightly smaller than Zhou Chun's rock tortoise. Its shell was smooth and did not have ridges like the rock tortoise. The tortoise's tail was quite peculiar, somewhat resembling that of a pangolin.

After the two spirit pets emerged and received some instructions from their master, they each plunged headfirst into the pool.

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