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The morning sunlight falls on every surging wave, layer upon layer like golden fish scales.

Liang Qu awoke in the boat, rolled up his bedding, and leaned against the edge of the boat to wash up.

A good night's sleep washed away his fatigue from the previous day, leaving him feeling refreshed and full of energy.

A gentle breeze blew across the river.

Liang Qu set up a charcoal stove on the wooden table, placed an iron kettle on it, and the charcoal fire licked the bottom of the kettle, making it glow red-hot.

The body's Qi and Blood complete a full cycle according to the "Myriad Victory Embracing Oneness" route, and the water in the pot is bubbling and boiling.

Liang Qu sprinkled a handful of tea leaves into the teacup, then picked up the iron kettle and poured the tea over them.

The tea leaves tumbled in the boiling water, creating a cloud of fragrant white steam.

"Life."

Liang Qu leaned against the railing, squinting as he enjoyed the morning light, strands of hair swaying at his temples.

The aroma of tea wafts through the air, amidst the vast expanse of misty waters. A Black and White hawk swoops down from the sky, carrying a long fish with it.

This trip to Feng Bu County was extremely rewarding, yielding two Great Merit: over 9,000 points of Marsh Essence, plus a giant giant Giant Clam that contributes Marsh Essence daily.

In addition, he gained a Black Iron Bow, four 300-tael Silver Note, totaling 1,200 taels of silver, and even the possibility of being promoted to the first rank.

Liang Qu received so much that he was a little overfed, and it would probably take him almost a month to fully digest it.

You should go out more often when you have nothing to do; it's impossible for all the good things to be hidden in the waters near Ping Yang County.

After a short rest, Liang Qu steered the boat back to Feng Bu County.

Xu Yuelong is still at the Whale Gang headquarters. Today, there are many more people at the headquarters, all wearing black official robes with a silver eagle embroidered on their chests, symbolizing the Three Laws Department.

Liang Qu noticed that the two Cloud Hawk Embroidered Uniform Guard were dressed in Cloud Eagle Uniform, clearly indicating they were Galloping Horse Martial Master.

One of them was an acquaintance, Zhang Zhiyun!

Liang Qu remembered him; it was the same officer who came to inquire about the Ghost Mother Sect case! Back then, Zhang Zhiyun invited him to join the Six Doors, but Liang Qu felt that it didn't suit his style and refused.

All his skills are underwater; going to the Six Doors would be putting the cart before the horse.

It now appears that Zhang Zhiyun has been transferred from Huaiyin Prefecture to Ping Yang County.

"A Shui, you've come at the perfect time!"

Xu Yuelong saw Liang Qu, beckoned him over, and pointed to the two guards, saying, "You two are guards from the Three Laws Department. I have some questions for you. Could you do me a favor?"

"It's an official procedure, thank you for your help."

The two imperial guards clasped their hands in greeting.

"Lord Zhang, you must have a bad memory. Only three months have passed, and you don't remember me?"

Zhang Zhiyun was taken aback. He looked up and sized up Liang Qu, then suddenly realized, "It's you, the one from Yi Xing City?"

Liang Qu has grown considerably taller than he did a few months ago, now standing at 1.85 meters, and his whole demeanor is even more upright and handsome.

Having not seen each other for several months, Zhang Zhiyun felt like a stranger.

But Martial Artist with such a dignified appearance as Liang Qu are rare, and he memorized them after just a few glances.

Liang Qu laughed heartily, "Lord Zhang, what was once Yi Xing City is now Yi Xing Town!"

"You two know each other?"

Xu Yuelong and another member of the Imperial Guard were curious.

"It's about the Ghost Mother Sect." Zhang Zhiyun said with a smile, revealing the connection between the two. "Back then, I saw that Mr. Liang Root Bone extraordinary talent and originally wanted to introduce him to the Three Laws Department so that I could earn some merit."

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, Liang Jun became a member of the River Conservancy Office, and even Eighth Rank River Earl. Now he has made Great Merit, which is truly the envy of others.

It's a pity that if Liang Jun were to come to the Three Laws Department, he would definitely be a promising investigator!

Looking back, Zhang Zhiyun felt he had missed a great fortuitous opportunity.

With Liang Qu's abilities, he could have gained extraordinary benefits simply from the recommendation reward alone if he had entered the Three Laws Department.

What a pity.

We should have worked harder back then.

Xu Yuelong shook his head. "No, A Shui is Flood Dragon in the water. He is more suited to the River Conservancy Office than to investigating cases. This is an official position given to him by His Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty Sagacity."

Zhang Zhiyun clasped his hands in a fist salute.

After exchanging pleasantries, Xu Yuelong left, and the three began the questioning process.

Just as he was an acquaintance of Zhang Zhiyun, Liang Qu was being questioned for the first time and was quite adept at it.

The two guards didn't ask many questions, as the details were all recorded in the book and they had already read them; it was just a few minor issues.

After asking all the questions, Liang Qu found Xu Yuelong and said goodbye.

Xu Yuelong thought for a moment and agreed.

"There are officials from the Three Laws Department in Feng Bu County. If you want to go back, then go back. Other counties can't help much for the time being."

Feng Bu County is located at the southernmost part of the entire Huaiyin Prefecture, and Ping Yang County is the second to last southernmost county.

It would take at least three days to get to other counties. By the time Liang Qu gets there, it will be too late. It's not worth it.

Having received permission, Liang Qu bid farewell to Xu Yuelong and returned to the waters where the giant Giant Clam was located in a boat, where he dived alone.

The Giant Clam remains in the same place, no longer tightly closing its shell, and freely feeds in the water.

Unlike its ivory-white shell, the inside of the Giant Clam is an extremely vibrant blue, covered with black spots.

If someone unaware of the situation saw this, they would most likely think it was poisonous.

Giant Clam also wanted to, but unfortunately it didn't.

Liang Qu arrived in front of the Giant Clam.

"Can we walk now?"

"Can."

After a night of contemplation, Giant Clam made up her mind to follow Liang Qu.

Liang Qu is right. Rather than living a life of compromise on the edge of shallow and deep waters, it's better to find someone to protect you and not have to rely on luck to survive every day.

The moment the Marsh Ape aura was revealed, Giant Clam felt that Liang Qu was the one who could protect her.

A descendant of ancient demons, born sacred.

The Giant Clam chose to believe this once, and later, when the young lad really had a stroke of luck and became River God, the giant clam could be said to have benefited from it.

Liang Qu threw out a rope and tied it to the Giant Clam. The Fat Catfish and the Cannot Move fish stepped forward and grabbed the rope.

As the water swirls, Liang Qu, with its ability to Soaring Water Riding Waves, lifts the Giant Clam to float on the water.

Amazingly heavy!

Liang Qu felt his physical strength was being depleted very quickly; at the current rate, he could only last for an hour at most.

"You're too heavy!"

"I have already reduced my weight."

The Giant Clam is muffled and dull.

He can amplify his weight, land on the ground and become one with the earth, making him difficult to move. Naturally, he can become lighter, but not as exaggeratedly heavy. When he moves on his own, the fastest he can move is about the same as a normal person's walking speed.

For Giant Clam, the journey from Feng Bu County to Ping Yang County is akin to migratory birds flying from south to north.

Liang Qu was helpless; he couldn't very well let the Giant Clam take more than a month to slowly move to Ping Yang County on its own.

This clan truly focused entirely on defense and lifespan, neglecting everything else.

That's pretty impressive.

Liang Qu rode in a small boat, leading the way with his Fist clenched. In the water, Fat Catfish and Giant Clam, Cannot Move, dragged along, quickly heading towards Ping Yang County.

The man and his beasts traveled and rested intermittently, taking more than three days to finally return to Ping Yang County on the afternoon of April 19th.

Unfortunately, I can't keep the Giant Clam at home for now.

Liang Qu initially thought of placing the Giant Clam in the underground river beneath his own yard, but after careful consideration, he decided it wasn't a good idea.

A place where the sun never shines is not a good place.

So the Giant Clam was temporarily placed beside the Lotus Root Waters, where it could cultivate daily by simply crossing the river in the courtyard.

At Liang Qu's speed, a round trip wouldn't take more than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

"We need to dig a big pond behind the yard so that we can move the Giant Clam in there. It will be safer, and we can also transplant the lotus roots there at the same time."

After settling the giant Giant Clam, Liang Qu went straight to the ship to report for duty.

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