I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 227: Shuisheng’s Secret

Great Chen Island was left far behind by Zhang Yuan.

Soon, it disappeared from view.

He paddled his small boat, navigating into a winding little river.

The riverbanks were filled with lush tall grass.

Occasionally, waterfowl would be startled from the undergrowth, flapping away into the distance.

This place was far from Land Island, with no signs of human presence around.

And before his small boat, Shuisheng was diving like a fish, leading the way for Zhang Yuan.

After a while, he surfaced to breathe, then dove back down.

Showing no signs of fatigue.

This young boy seemed naturally adept at swimming, fully adapted to life in the water.

If Zhang Yuan didn’t employ the extraordinary abilities of the White Dragon Loach, his swimming couldn’t compare!

Initially, Zhang Yuan wanted Shuisheng to lie on his small boat to guide the way.

But the young boy insisted it was faster and more convenient in the water.

And indeed it was!

This extraordinary talent, as if fed by heaven itself, was undeniably impressive.

After traveling several miles along the winding river, a large, dense underwater forest appeared ahead.

This was a huge and peculiar forest.

Each large tree stood straight in the water, supporting giant umbrella-like canopies.

They seemed like silent sentinels, quietly guarding the secrets deep within the Great Dream Marsh!

Zhang Yuan’s eyes revealed a hint of gravity.

At this moment, the Red-eyed Crow was circling high, scanning the forest below.

This underwater forest was vast, its boundaries obscured by water mist.

The overlapping canopies also blocked the Red-eyed Crow’s view from above.

Preventing Zhang Yuan from observing the scene within.

More importantly, this forest gave Zhang Yuan an uneasy feeling.

He hadn’t expected Shuisheng to lead him to such a place.

As the small boat approached the woods, the young boy surfaced.

And reached out to grip the boat’s edge.

After all, Shuisheng was not a Martial Artist, no matter how skilled at swimming, his physical strength and stamina were limited.

He was a bit tired after swimming to this point.

Seeing this, Zhang Yuan simply stopped the boat, allowing him to rest properly.

Zhang Yuan couldn’t help but ask, "Did you always swim over here? Why don’t you get a boat?"

People living on the water, every household has a boat, differing only in size.

Because the boat serves both as transport to Land Island and a tool for livelihood.

Zhang Yuan knew Shuisheng had a place to live.

But he had never seen him in a boat.

"Yes."

Shuisheng gave a bitter smile and replied, "I had a small boat once, but it was taken away."

He was an orphan with no support, lacking strength, often an easy target for bullying.

Not only was his boat taken, but the fish and shrimp he caught were often forcibly taken as well.

If not for his exceptional swimming skills, this young boy might not have survived until now!

To survive, he caught valuable river delicacies like turtles and white eels, but he didn’t dare sell them on Land Island.

Otherwise, he would not only lose the money but also take a beating!

Sadly, the rule of the Great Dream Marsh was survival of the fittest.

No one would stand up for an orphan; Shuisheng could only rely on himself.

This was his fundamental reason for longing to become a Martial Artist!

Zhang Yuan understood and pointed to the forest ahead, asking, "Aren’t you afraid of encountering anything strange when fishing here?"

He could assert.

There were definitely peculiar things inside.

So the question arose, how could a mere ordinary boy like Shuisheng, despite his excellent swimming, safely come and go from such a dangerous area?

Shuisheng immediately removed the stone ring hanging around his neck and handed it to Zhang Yuan: "This is a relic from my mother; I don’t encounter water ghosts when I wear it."

Zhang Yuan took it thoughtfully.

This stone ring, barely larger than a copper coin, was the only ornament the boy had.

The stone ring was bluish-gray, looking ordinary without any peculiar features, hung on a grass rope, probably not worth bending down to pick up if dropped on the ground.

Shuisheng, fearing Zhang Yuan’s disbelief, added, "It really works. Once, I forgot to wear it and encountered a water ghost. Luckily, I ran fast."

Remembering, the boy still looked a bit rattled.

Resolutely, he said, "Brother Zhang, if you like it, I’ll give it to you!"

Zhang Yuan chuckled, handing it back: "This is your mother’s relic. Why would I take it? Keep it safe, don’t let anyone snatch it."

Zhang Yuan saw nothing unusual about the stone ring.

But even if everything Shuisheng said was true, Zhang Yuan felt no desire to covet it.

As for treasures, Zhang Yuan possessed ones far superior to the stone ring.

Besides, Zhang Yuan suspected the stone ring could only ward off lower-level perils.

"I understand."

Shuisheng put the stone ring back around his neck, a bit embarrassed, "I only wear it here, usually it’s hidden away from sight."

Though ordinary looking, carrying it all the time might not withstand unexpected events.

The boy’s cleverness was commendable.

"Brother Zhang, I’m rested, let’s continue."

Shuisheng dove back underwater, quickly reemerging ahead of Zhang Yuan.

Thus Zhang Yuan followed him into the dense woods up ahead.

As the boat entered, he immediately felt a chill enveloping him from all directions.

The surrounding temperature plummeted.

Moreover, a thin layer of mist rippled over the water, spreading throughout the forest.

Zhang Yuan looked around, seeing countless large trees.

The robust, straight trunks mostly looked similar, vanishing into the endless woods.

As the boat moved, it felt like wandering into a colossal maze.

Looking back, there was no trace of the path they’d come!

For most people, arriving in such a place would likely induce panic, unsure of what to do.

But Zhang Yuan, apart from staying vigilant, felt no fear.

He even felt a sense of curiosity and exploration!

Firstly, because Shuisheng was still guiding the way, and secondly, he had great confidence in his own abilities.

Finally, unexpected information appeared before Zhang Yuan.

[Discovered a Containable Genetic Body!]

The sensing from the Divine Nest came from below, indicating an extraordinary life form lurking in these special waters!

Though the warning came suddenly.

Zhang Yuan remained calm, his expression unchanged.

He unhurriedly continued following Shuisheng, winding through the underwater forest.

After about half an hour, the area ahead cleared.

A beautiful forest lake appeared before Zhang Yuan!

Splash!

Shuisheng surfaced, smiling, "Brother Zhang, we’re here."

This was his secret treasure!