All Filled to the Brim!

The bright moon hangs high, and the black tide surges.

The forest was quiet, with a large, dark green Giant Crocodile lying down, blending into the surrounding bushes, and at first glance, it looked like an ancient tree covered in moss.

A pale blue phantom flickered within the Ze Cauldron, and four beams of azure light rose slowly, shining brightly.

[Divine Wood Revival], [Unmoving in Wind and Rain], [Fierce Teeth and Sharp Claws], [Whirlwind of Death].

A touch of consciousness, and a burst of brilliance.

The first item is "Divine Wood Revival".

The effect of the Horn Wood growing one foot remains unchanged; it is still a ranged restoration of physical strength and life.

Under the halo, plants thrived, organisms lived longer, and even their unique burst methods were exactly the same, after which they entered a "cooling-down" period for several days.

Without a doubt, [Divine Wood Revival] is an advanced version of [Revival]! The only difference is that [Divine Wood Revival] has an additional intermediate product of "burst" and "continuous passive".

[Condensing the Divine Wood Brand, significantly restoring an individual's vitality or stamina within fifteen minutes.]

The "Cannot Move" process takes a certain amount of time to weave Divine Wood Brand onto the recovered person, with the same side effects as the "outbreak," including a "cooling-down" period of several days.

Aside from the fact that it takes time to weave and lacks the immediacy and speed of an "explosive" burst, the total recovery amount of the Divine Wood Brand is undoubtedly higher and its functionality is better.

The former is suitable for surviving or bursting out.

The latter is suitable for prolonged, back-and-forth motions.

The second beam of light, "Unmoving in Wind and Rain," is a resistance-like ability that enhances one's "essence."

It can add another branch ability to [Resurgence], enhancing the defense and attack of the group within the area of effect.

However, with the [Spirit Transformation] divine skill, Liang Qu's current weakness is not burst damage, but sustain! Sustain is essential for making mistakes.

As for the last two items, [Fierce Teeth and Sharp Claws] and [Whirlwind of Death], they are unsurprisingly classified as physical enhancement attack talents.

Liang Qu looked through them one by one without much hesitation.

[Divine Wood Revival]! The first beam of light within the Ze Cauldron shone brightly with azure light, while the other three gradually dimmed, shedding wisps of azure light that mixed into [Divine Wood Revival], as if their spirituality had been drained away.

After it finished absorbing the energy, the [Divine Wood Revival] light expanded to more than twice its original size, transforming into a light core that suddenly entered the "Cannot Move" body.

The cocoon of light envelops the Giant Crocodile.

Moments later, the light cocoon shattered, breaking into countless fluorescent butterflies that scattered across the Great Marsh.

A terrifying behemoth, over five zhang long and sixteen meters in diameter, came into view! Great Monster Spirit! "Cannot Move!" it flicked its tail, and moonlight flowed in layers, its scales like jade armor carved by a master craftsman, radiating a soft, oily sheen.

The overall atmosphere was more peaceful and serene, without the terrifying oppression brought by the power of ordinary Water Beast. Just being near them made all sorts of complicated worries disappear.

Even Awei had transformed into a blue bracelet, couldn't help but stretch out his wings, extend his body, and enjoy the gentle halo of life.

It deserves to be called an auspicious beast.

Sensing the aura.

"Not only is he a newcomer to the Wolf Smoke, but his aura is also much stronger than Cheng Chong's. He is similar to the Third Senior Brother, and is in the middle stage of the Wolf Smoke Realm?"

"Marsh Essence to advance, the process is slightly different from the usual advancement..."

Liang Qu seemed to understand something. He patted his "Cannot Move" head and his confidence increased.

With the [Divine Wood Revival] buff, the duration of [Spirit Transformation] is at least doubled! When I first came to power, I never imagined that a ferocious, monstrous Zhu Po Long would soar ahead in the healing arena...

Communicate with Ze Cauldron.

Liang Qu examined the requirements for the next stage of evolution of "Cannot Move".

You won't know until you see it.

The fifth evolution requires a whopping 25,000 points of Marsh Essence! The number of essence points needed for the evolution of my Spirit Monster spirits is increasing.

This made Liang Qu worry about how many Water King Ape he would need for the next stage. Water Monkey: 100 points; Marsh Ape: 100,000 points; Water King Ape ...

Hopefully, the multiples won't be the same.

There are only two conditions for Marsh Ape to evolve into Water King Ape.

First, gain five points of River's Favor; second, fully integrate with Marsh Spirit Marsh Ape.

When the Water Monkey arrived at the Marsh Ape, there was a similar requirement for Favorability, but it was completed ahead of time.

The latter has now been achieved, and the former... is not too difficult.

As one's own strength continues to increase, the quality of offerings will improve. In addition, with the Water God Temple soon to be completed, the scale of the sacrifices will be further expanded. With five points of blessing, it is usually possible to collect them in about two visits.

The only problem lies with the Flood Dragon...

The harmful Liang Qu can only be used in small quantities and multiple times.

"Next time we build a ship, instead of changing anything, let's get Toad to jump around a couple of times?"

No Great Demon appeared for the entire second half of last year, which resulted in the River God Sacrifice not being held in winter.

The elderly people in Yi Xing Town all praised Liang Qu for its lively and well-organized event in the Xia Tian, which pleased the River God.

If we deliberately create some trouble, we might be able to get everything sorted out within the year.

In the Great Marsh surging with the Kuroshio Current, the Fat Catfish looked on with envy at the "Cannot Move" but majestic and imposing body.

A complete defeat.

Liang Qu discerned the Fat Catfish's intentions.

Breaking through to become Great Monster Spirit requires too much essence. After defeating the Zhang Clan, there was some left over, but it was completely insufficient to evolve another one.

"If the Zhang Clan isn't enough, the Li Family will step in!"

The next day.

April 16th, the weather warmed up.

When Liang Qu arrived at the Li Family, he repeated the same story as the Zhang Clan, demanding "the key item to defeat the Snake Demon" in front of Li Xiaoheng, the head of the Li Family, and several other clan elders.

After only a few words of discussion, the elders of the Li Lineage suffered a surge in blood pressure, and after drinking half of their tea, they all took their leave.

I've seen people ask for favors before, but I've never seen anyone ask for favors like this!

When it comes to dealing with the Snake Demon, there are ways to do it.

When asked what the method was, they had no answer!

The words coming from any conman are nothing short of the most clumsy and poorly crafted rhetoric.

However, Liang Qu 'River Conservancy Office identity was genuine, and his fourth-rank Dragon Blood Horse was eating spirit herbs and chewing on precious meat in his own stable!

After all, he was the one who received the Sacred Emperor's Edict.

Try anything, even if it seems hopeless.

Li Xiaoheng reluctantly accepted the debt, but then comforted the elders of the clan.

"The Zhang Clan inquired yesterday and confirmed that River Conservancy Office Garrison's campaign against the Ghost Mother Sect last year, Great Martial Master killed two True Perfected Elephant Grandmaster. If Great Martial Master can deal with Grandmaster, perhaps even Wolf Smoke can deal with Water Demon?"

The elders. "..."

afternoon.

The maid knocked on the door and opened it after receiving permission.

The head of the family, Li Xiaoheng, stepped into the room and led in three servants carrying trays.

Opening Red cloth, and the first two items are both high-quality aquatic Treasure Plant, one fruit and one grass.

The third item was a black metal Arm Guard for the left hand.

Liang Qu was puzzled and pointed to the black Arm Guard: "Family Head Li, what is this?"

Li Xiaoheng explained, "My Li Family and the Zhang Clan have different businesses. We mainly deal in Bloodstone Mine, and we only started our water business a few years ago. We don't have much experience in this area, and we don't have many high-quality aquatic Treasure Plant that we've accumulated."

Therefore, I brought a local specialty from our county. Water Official Liang, you may take a look. If it's not suitable, I will send someone to bring you Treasure Plant."

Several prominent Lineage in Fragrant Township County started their businesses by dealing in bloodstone.

The Li Family's move to the water was a reluctant transformation due to the depletion of mineral veins, far inferior to the Zhang Clan, who were already semi-deeply rooted in the water-based business.

Although it's said that if the quality is lacking, quantity can make up for it, actually presenting a large quantity would inevitably be seen as making things difficult.

Upon hearing this, Liang Qu picked up the Arm Guard.

Arm Guard shouldn't be divided into left and right, but this Arm Guard not only covers the entire forearm, but also protects the palm and half of the finger, thus distinguishing left and right.

Quite rare.

However, the most eye-catching feature in terms of design is the dark red bloodline running through the inside of the Arm Guard from front to back.

With the Arm Guard fully extended, Liang Qu placed his left arm inside the Arm Guard and infused it with Qi and Blood.

Crackling sound The black metallic scales surged and naturally merged into one, fitting together perfectly.

Liang Qu moved his five fingers without any difficulty; he was extremely light and thin, weighing only a few dozen kilograms, no different from a feather.

A very aesthetically pleasing Arm Guard.

Fiery red lines spread outwards from the bloodline, as if a Furnace were burning inside.

Moreover, the more Qi and Blood he infused, the more blood lines spread, and the stronger the sense of connection between them, like a tailor-made Spirit Artifact, which reminded Liang Qu of his Abyssal Wood Bow.

"A living Spirit Artifact?"

Living Spirit Artifact are more valuable than ordinary Spirit Artifact.

It's not that it's more powerful, but that it doesn't discriminate against its owner. While its compatibility is lower than that of a custom-made one, it has a guaranteed minimum, making it very convenient to trade.

"Water Official Liang is indeed exceptionally knowledgeable!" Li Xiaoheng looked surprised, but was mostly pleased with himself. "He mixed in two top-grade Blood Source Stone and made a one-piece Arm Guard from Black Tortoise Steel."

Weighing a total of thirty-six pounds and eight ounces, its lightweight design combines aesthetics and functionality. When worn, it naturally absorbs the dissipated Qi and Blood of Martial Artist, and enhances their power by a full 15% when facing an enemy!

One and a half percent?

Liang Qu was slightly startled.

It's actually a high-quality damage-boosting armor!

Li Xiaoheng was worried that Liang Qu wasn't a local and wouldn't know how valuable top-grade Blood Source Stone were, so he added a comment.

"Two hundred and thirty cubic meters of bloodstone are needed to produce one Blood Source Stone the size of a thumb. Half a liter of Blood Source Stone is needed to produce one high-grade bloodstone. On average, five high-grade bloodstones are needed to produce one top-grade bloodstone! They are truly treasures!"

The source of the Arm Guard ' vitality lies precisely in these two Top Grade Bloodstone! There's a saying in the county that top-grade Blood Source Stone can escape, so mining them must be done without making a sound, much like a herbalist harvesting ginseng.

Natural resources are the foundation of economic development.

No wonder Bloodstone County is so rich and powerful.

Baoshan! "What if we can't absorb the Qi and Blood?"

Liang Qu cultivates the "Myriad Victory Embracing Oneness the Origin," which prevents internal energy depletion and external energy loss. In addition, his Golden Body is solidified, so he loses far less Qi and Blood than ordinary Martial Artist.

"Hmm, we can release some of it on a regular basis for it to absorb. I wonder what Water Official Liang thinks of this Bloodstone Arm Guard?"

"Very good!"

Liang Qu clenched his five fingers, feeling very pleased.

I came to Fragrant Township County and did nothing, but I'm already eating until my mouth is full of oil.

His long journey was worthwhile.

Feels good.

"However... we're still missing a few things to deal with that Snake Demon."

Li Xiaoheng looked completely stunned.

How can someone so young be more corrupt than those high-ranking officials!

"Ahem, Family Head Li, rest assured, what I request is not any valuable item, and it will be provided jointly by your two families!"

Li Xiaoheng remained silent.

April 17th, morning.

Peddlers, fishermen, scholars, and people from all walks of life gathered in front of the notice board, bustling about.

Notices were posted early this morning in towns and villages near Maoming Port and Shunfeng Port, stating that the River Conservancy Office Government Office had sent the Water Control Official, Liang Qu, to exterminate the Snake Demon.

Upon hearing that the government had finally sent people to subdue the Snake Demon, the villagers spread the word, and many people abandoned their farm work to come and watch the spectacle early in the morning.

Some even traveled more than ten miles from other villages to see the notice.

"People are coming! People are really coming! They have Official Seal! That demon has been causing trouble since New Year Festival, and now it's almost summer. Finally, there's hope!" the lame old man shouted happily.

A farmer carrying a vegetable basket complained, "The fishermen aren't going out to sea, and the price of grain has gone up by two coins!"

I never thought fish was that delicious, it was dry and lacked flavor. So I complained to the fishermen. I never imagined that when the fish disappeared, the prices of vegetables and grains would skyrocket.

Especially Zhang Clan paid money but no fish or meat entered the market, even a one-cent price increase would be very distressing.

"I knew it! How could a giant snake possibly stump the imperial court? It's a piece of cake!"

"Sir, what rank is Dushui Official?"

The scholar who helped read the notice recalled, "The Dushui Official the River Conservancy Office, probably a seventh-rank official?"

"Seventh rank? Isn't that the same rank as our county magistrate? Can he control a giant snake?"

Upon hearing people talk about ranks, some quick-witted individuals realized the problem.

Although rank does not represent strength, the two are not entirely unrelated, especially among martial professions.

"Didn't you hear the notice say how capable this Water Official Liang is? He cured the great flood that struck Hua Zhu County last year! He even received encouragement from the Emperor!"

"Damn, you're amazing for fixing a flood all by yourself?"

"Hey, what did the notice upstairs say? We didn't hear it!"

As the discussion continued, more new villagers pushed forward, causing a commotion under the notice board.

The soldiers quickly erected fences and threatened the people. "Back off, all of you back off! Anyone who dares to cause trouble will be thrown in jail!"

Liang Qu stood on the second floor of the Li Family watching the commotion. More than a dozen groups of villagers had come over since morning.

He knew that the Zhang Clan and Li Family were still afraid, afraid that he would run away after receiving so many benefits.

A large Lineage with several Wolf Smoke is usually not worth the attention of County Magistrate.

Although Liang Qu was also a seventh-rank official, he used his ability to deal with Snake Demon as an excuse to take over the income of the two Lineage by invoking the authority of the River Conservancy Office. He manipulated them at will, leaving the two families with no choice but to panic.

"Does Water Official Liang really have a way to deal with that Snake Demon? I'm too old to be frightened. Could you tell me your secret? Don't worry, only heaven, earth, you, and I know. I will never tell anyone!"

Liu Shiqin, the County Magistrate of Fragrant Township County, sat opposite Liang Qu, solemnly making a guarantee, and casually accepted the tea handed to him by the servant of the Li Family, saying thank you.

Liang Qu looked at the servants beside him.

Liu Shiqin understood immediately.

"You can go down first."

"Yes."

moment.

Only Liang Qu and Liu Shiqin remained in the room.

"It's not that we can't tell Mr. Liu."

Liang Qu picked up the teacup and took a small sip.

This morning, Liu Shiqin rushed to the Li Family to see him, and his purpose was self-evident.

Liu Shiqin, who had a chance of promotion, was even more anxious than the Zhang and Li families.

As for the guarantee, it doesn't matter. Now that things have come to this, it's time to let some information slip.

"How can a Wolf Smoke deal with Snake Demon? The truth is simple: the one who truly needs to deal with that Snake Demon is not me."

Liu Shiqin was stunned. "Not Water Official Liang? Then who is it?"

"Then County Magistrate Liu will understand."

Liu Shiqin was very unhappy with Liang Qu's behavior of being a riddle teller at such a young age, but he couldn't do anything about it.

You're the only one from the River Conservancy Office. If you don't deal with them, who will?

In the silence, there was a light knock on the door.

Liu Shiqin tapped the table with two fingers. "Come in!"

The servants opened the door, Zhang Wenhu, the head of the Zhang Clan family, and Li Xiaoheng, the head of the Li Family, came in together.

"Water Official Liang, County Magistrate Liu."

"Um."

After Li Xiaoheng finished greeting everyone, he stepped aside and had someone bring over a tray. Opening Red cloth, revealing a tray filled with medicine bottles.

"Water Official Liang, as you instructed, all the medicines have been prepared. In addition, our two families have also prepared an extra Antidote Pill."

Both of the Snake Demon's offspring possessed potent venom. Although they had never directly confronted the Snake Demon, they shared a common lineage, and their venoms should share similarities. Therefore, Alchemist was consulted to concoct an Antidote Pill specifically for the snake venom.

The tray is placed on the table.

Liang Qu opened the bottle and gently sniffed it using his Nose Consciousness Method.

Essence Enhancing Pill, Healing Pill, Snake Venom Pill, Yellow Stone Pill... all are fine.

Most of them are Essence Enhancing Pill.

The Qi Recovery Pill, Qi Replenishing Pill, and Essence Enhancing Pill correspond to the four stages, the Galloping Horse, and the Wolf Smoke Realm, respectively. They have the same medicinal effect: restoring Qi and physical strength.

Besides the pills, there was also a tool similar to a dental brace in the tray, which was specifically used to hold the pills in the mouth.

In a life-or-death struggle, there's no time to reach into a bottle and take medicine.

With this tool, each pill can be reduced in size and placed into its corresponding compartment. With just a light touch of the tongue, the corresponding pill will roll off, replenishing the pill as it is applied, making it difficult to detect.

Now, Liang Qu believed he was fully armed and had no area overlooked.

"Great, it's all complete."

Li Xiaoheng was overjoyed. "Now that everything is ready, I wonder when Water Official Liang plans to make his move?"

"Today!"