Sea Beast Siege, Beat the Grass to Startle the Snake

Luo Zhou didn't want to go to the Daoist Academy today, so he returned home with his pets.

Although the immortal Zhang had helped him break through the bottleneck of the Overturning Rivers and Seas boxing technique yesterday, Luo Zhou didn't want to go near him at all.

He had no idea what cultivation level Immortal Zhang possessed, but he always felt a sense of eerie dread around him.

However, as soon as he got home, a servant arrived. Headmaster Zhao of the Daoist Academy had summoned him.

After arranging his pets, Luo Zhou had no choice but to head to the Daoist Academy.

Upon arriving at the Headmaster's office, he found Immortal Zhang already there.

Soon, Tang Moli and Yuan Qiuyun also arrived, along with Luo Zhou.

Headmaster Zhao looked at Immortal Zhang and said slowly:

"Friend Zhi, you examined these three children yesterday. Are there any issues?"

"They are all good children, no problems at all!"

Luo Zhou let out a breath of energy. It was truly worth it; his energy hadn't been wasted!

Headmaster Zhao continued: "They are all my star disciples this term. I'm entrusting them to you!"

He then looked at the three of them and said:

"This is Immortal Zhang Youzhi, from the Devil Suppression Courtyard of the Heaven and Earth Dao Sect. You will all listen to him and work for him. There will be benefits!"

Under Headmaster Zhao's gaze, the three nodded in turn.

Afterward, Headmaster Zhao left the office, leaving the matter to Zhang Youzhi.

Zhang Youzhi smiled at the three and said:

"I am here on a mission from my sect. Listen to my commands and run errands for me, and you will be richly rewarded.

After the Ascension Ceremony ends, if you cannot ascend the Heavenly Ladder, I can arrange for you to be employed in the capital of the Liang Kingdom!"

"You can choose any government office, any suitable position!"

Luo Zhou didn't understand what this meant, but Tang Moli and Yuan Qiuyun's eyes widened, and their breathing quickened.

After the Ascension Ceremony, if they couldn't enter a sect via the Heavenly Ladder, they would have to return to their respective hometowns.

But if they could choose any government office and any suitable position in the capital, it would be like soaring to the heavens.

"Furthermore, I also promise that if the task is completed, each of you will be rewarded with a strand of Spiritual Power, which you can choose yourself!"

Luo Zhou's eyes also widened, and he couldn't help but ask:

"Spiritual Power can be chosen?"

Zhang Youzhi said proudly:

"My Heaven and Earth Dao Sect enters the spirit through law, mastering the nine paths of cultivation, the Immortal Bone God Cluster!

Numerous Spiritual Powers, myriad abilities, as long as you desire them, you can choose freely!"

Tang Moli immediately exclaimed: "Immortal Master, please give me your orders! Tang Moli will serve you, even unto death!"

Luo Zhou also chimed in, pledging his loyalty.

Zhang Youzhi nodded and said:

"Then let's begin. The first task is to report any anomalies!

In our Daoist Academy, there are twelve people in Xianya Class One, sixteen in Class Two, and thirty-three in Class Three. If you sense anything abnormal or unreasonable, speak now!"

Is this a mobilization to find the jellyfish holy son?

Tang Moli thought for a moment and said: "Li Zexi from Class One definitely has a problem. He doesn't interact with anyone all day, just pretends to read a broken book. This person definitely has a problem!"

"Qiumu Ye from Class One also has a problem. His family went bankrupt, yet he still pretends to be rich in class. Where does his money come from?"

"Li Zhongliang from Class One also has a problem. His progress has been too fast recently, breaking through two realms in three months, and I haven't seen him take any pills. There must be a problem!"

"Liu Ying from Class One also has a problem..."

This guy is truly a dog. In his mouth, all his classmates have problems.

And he can list so many details. His ability is to perceive subtle signs; it's likely some kind of observation skill that allows him to say so much.

Tang Moli continued, listing them one by one. It turned out that everyone in Class One, except for himself and Yuan Qiuyun, had problems.

After finishing with Class One, he started on Class Two, critiquing them one by one. At least ninety percent had problems.

Then he moved on to Class Three, and there was basically no student he didn't know about.

This dog-like fellow spent almost all his time observing his classmates!

Finally, he glanced at Luo Zhou and gritted his teeth:

"Luo Zhou also has a problem!

His parents died early, and I don't believe any inheritance he might have. Immortal Master, you can investigate and find out!

What about that chivalrous game? He's an orphan who couldn't even afford food before awakening. He should cherish money, but after awakening, he spends it like water, treating people to porridge all day. He must have ulterior motives."

This son of a bitch is biting everyone, and Luo Zhou couldn't escape either.

"No matter what I do, it's still better than some people hiding their cultivation and Spiritual Power," Luo Zhou said with a smile. "You even fooled the teacher. What kind of Spiritual Power is this 'Heavenly Decree of the Spiritual Power'? Immortal Elder, do you know?"

Tang Moli's face immediately fell. "How did you know? What right do you have to know?"

"If you don't want anyone to know, don't do it. Do you think the teacher doesn't know!"

The two started arguing, and Yuan Qiuyun couldn't stop them no matter how she tried.

Zhang Youzhi just listened with a smile and then said, "Alright, that's enough for today. I basically have an understanding of everyone, which is good! Today, we will focus on ten people first. Class 1: Qiumu Ye, Class 1: Li Zhongliang, Class 2: Xu Liang, Class 2: Liu Chunyu, Class 3: Zuo Sanguang... The three of you cooperate with me and create an opportunity for me. As long as I can touch the other person, it's enough."

Luo Zhou frowned. Zuo Sanguang was actually on the first list to be checked. But there was nothing he could say. He would help. If Zuo Sanguang really was the Sacred Son of the Jellyfish, then there was nothing he could do. He would die! After he died, he would bury him himself, considering they were classmates.

The three went out and searched. They soon found Qiumu Ye from Class 1. Yuan Qiuyun immediately called out, "Qiumu Ye, come help us."

Qiumu Ye didn't know what was going on and walked over, asking, "What's happening?" He seemed like a sycophant, with some interest in Yuan Qiuyun!

"Tang Moli is cultivating a spell and needs someone to assist him! You can lend a hand."

Qiumu Ye didn't suspect anything and came to help, grabbing Tang Moli's hand. This was a normal situation during cultivation; sometimes, someone was needed to assist. Luo Zhou also acted as if he was coming to help. Qiumu Ye's attention was all on Yuan Qiuyun.

Zhang Youzhi came over silently. He looked like he was also lending a hand, but he gently grabbed Qiumu Ye. He had a strange spell, and everyone basically ignored his existence or treated him as an ordinary friend. After only a dozen breaths, Zhang Youzhi shook his head. This wasn't him.

Everyone started looking for the next person. The ten people were all in the training ground. It was difficult for Zhang Youzhi to call their names. He checked them one by one, and soon it was Zuo Sanguang's turn.

Luo Zhou called him over. "Brother Luo, what's up? Are we playing a game?"

Luo Zhou's eyes darted. "Of course. Come on, you play the victim. Tang Moli, you pretend to be the bad guy and choke him. I'll save him!" He didn't follow the usual training routine and was quite innovative.

"Brother Luo, is this a newcomer? Tang Moli from Class 1, I know him. He's known for his keen observation."

Tang Moli was speechless and could only cooperate, reaching out and grabbing Zuo Sanguang's neck. Zuo Sanguang started to cry for help. Zhang Youzhi also took the opportunity to come over and touch Zuo Sanguang.

"Help! They're choking me, they're going to kill me!" Zuo Sanguang was still as supportive as ever, sending out a plea from his heart.

Luo Zhou frowned. It was only Tang Moli. Zhang Youzhi was basically invisible. Why did he say "they"? Did this kid sense Zhang Youzhi?

Luo Zhou roared, "No bullying! Watch me act as a righteous hero. Those who bully others must be punished!" These were lines from the classic story The Legend of Three Heroes and Five Righteous Men from his childhood. Luo Zhou imitated it vividly. After speaking, he made a move to push Tang Moli away. He deliberately moved his body and bumped into Zhang Youzhi. It was just a slight bump, but it was also punishing evil! Then he forcefully pushed Tang Moli away. Tang Moli, pushed, let go of Zuo Sanguang, and also pushed Luo Zhou back. This kid had great strength, not weaker than Luo Zhou. Luo Zhou immediately counterattacked. The two started shoving each other.

Zhang Youzhi shook his head, saying, "Stop fooling around, he's not it either!"

Luo Zhou quietly gave Zuo Sanguang ten Broken Spirits. Zuo Sanguang, acting coy like a woman, happily ran off.

Zuo Sanguang was good at everything, but for some reason, he seemed more and more effeminate lately, even striking a delicate pose with his fingers. It was like he was growing crooked.

Tang Moli said, "Luo Zhou, I don't know what you're really up to, but something was definitely wrong just now!"

Damn it, here we go again!

Luo Zhou said, "That's right, I'm absorbing your yang energy!"

"Nonsense!"

The ten examinations were finished. Zhang Youzhi said:

"That's all for the morning. We'll continue this afternoon."

So, they continued.

Ten more people were examined in the afternoon. Luo Zhou noticed that Zhang Youzhi could only examine ten people at a time.

With sixty-one people in total and twenty examined per day, it would be done in three days.

However, Zhang Youzhi said, "Each person needs to be examined three consecutive times. You three are included!"

Luo Zhou was speechless. But thinking about the reward, it was a nightmare for a laborer. He endured it.

Still, Luo Zhou didn't hold much hope for Zhang Youzhi's examinations.

If it were that easy to find, this Holy Son would have been discovered long ago.

They toiled until evening, and Luo Zhou headed home.

As he was about to return to the residential area, he suddenly noticed many people around him looking into the distance.

They all had looks of terror on their faces, and some were whispering.

Luo Zhou looked and saw, to the east of the city, over the boundless sea, colorful clouds rolled like fish scales.

Luo Zhou was also greatly alarmed. He had seen this scene five years ago!

At that time, he was surprised and commented on how beautiful the sunset was. Only his parents looked extremely grave.

Then, the sea beast rampant outbreak occurred, they gathered to attack the city, street fighting ensued, and his parents died defending the city!

This was said to be a precursor to sea beast attacks, known as the Fish Scale Red Clouds!

But it had only been five years, why was there another sea beast rampant outbreak?

Suddenly, Luo Zhou remembered Liu Changlong's last words before he died:

"Five years ago, when something happened on your side, I had to trigger the sea beast attack to create chaos, and your protector used this opportunity to erase all traces!"

Jellyfish Celestial Palace, a great spiritual sect, controlled thousands of water spirits in the sea.

They had made an ancient pact with countless great sea tribes, allowing them to imprison sea creatures and launch sea beast attacks, ravaging the human world.

Zhang Youzhi didn't care about the examination results at all. He had only one goal: to alert the snake!

Now, the snake had moved!