I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 157: The Request

The awaited moment has finally arrived!

Receiving the draft order, Zhang Yuan actually let out a big sigh of relief.

The dust has settled!

In fact, the arrival of this order didn’t come as quickly as he anticipated.

Four days had passed, and as long as there were no accidents along the way, the merchant ship carrying his mother and Liu Seventh Lady was not far from Yu Yang Prefecture and was expected to arrive by tomorrow afternoon at the latest.

If he could delay for a few more days, then he wouldn’t have much to worry about.

Of course, the longer the delay, the safer it would be!

"Disciple obeys."

Zhang Yuan said without changing his expression, "Master Wan, I have some matters at home that need to be arranged properly. Could I go to Nanxun in a couple of days?"

Wan Pu shook his head, "I’m afraid not; they’ve already sent a fast ship from the Nanxun Upper Helm to pick you up, and it will arrive tomorrow morning."

After a pause, he continued, "You should hurry to arrange your household matters today. If you need the Sub-Branch’s help, just say so, but do not delay the important matters of the Upper Helm."

The Inner Hall Master gazed at Zhang Yuan and sighed, "Zhang Yuan, you are a standout among the younger generation at the Linhai Sub-Branch. Both Master Yue and I have high hopes for you. We didn’t expect that the Upper Helm would insist on summoning you; there’s no other way."

"Work hard when you reach Nanxun. Opportunities at the Upper Helm will certainly be more than here."

"Maybe one day, even I will be left in the dust by you!"

Wan Pu’s words were earnest and moving.

Zhang Yuan also showed a look of being touched.

Yet, his heart remained unmoved.

Wan Pu was deeply scheming; such an old hand often speaks ambiguously, making it impossible to guess his true intentions.

Zhang Yuan would be a fool to believe him!

Zhang Yuan saluted again, "Disciple, I will earnestly follow the Hall Master’s teachings!"

"Go."

Wan Pu waved his hand.

The Inner Hall Master watched as Zhang Yuan left the hall room, his gaze dark and profound.

Returning home, Zhang Yuan rubbed the loyal dog Da Hu’s head that came running affectionately, "Da Hu, I have to find you another master."

Earlier, having Liu Seventh Lady escort his mother and Xiang Xiu to Qianjing was already quite a burden on them.

It wouldn’t be possible for Da Hu to follow as well.

Now, faced with immense troubles, Zhang Yuan might even have to flee for his life, making it impossible to take Da Hu along.

"Woof!"

Da Hu, not understanding, nudged his palm, wagging its tail vigorously.

"Let’s go."

Resolute, Zhang Yuan tied the leash and left Whale Castle with Da Hu, heading towards the Linhe dock.

He found Chen Zhize.

Getting straight to the point, he said, "Brother Chen, I need your help with something."

Chen Zhize laughed, "We’re brothers; just say it."

Zhang Yuan brought Da Hu over, "Brother Chen, please take care of Da Hu. Simply feed him from time to time."

Chen Zhize was taken aback, his expression turning serious, "Zhang Yuan, what’s happened?"

Naturally meticulous despite his coarse appearance, he sensed something was off.

"I have to go to Nanxun."

Zhang Yuan explained, "It’s not that I don’t want to tell you, but sometimes it’s better to know less."

Chen Zhize took a deep breath, "I understand. Leave Da Hu to me; as long as I have food in my house, Da Hu will not want."

"Thank you!"

Zhang Yuan handed the leash to him and pulled out a gold note of fifty taels, "This is for Da Hu’s food."

Da Hu eats a lot.

And Chen Zhize’s salary isn’t high, having to support a family already.

Adding a Mountain Guard Dog would increase the burden for sure.

Yet Chen Zhize accepted neither, saying with a stern face, "If you look down on me, then don’t leave Da Hu with me!"

Zhang Yuan quickly took back the gold note, "I’m sorry, that was my mistake."

Only then did Chen Zhize take the leash, "This is better; rest assured, I will take good care of him!"

Zhang Yuan apologized, "Thank you, Brother."

He planned to secretly send the gold note to Chen Zhize’s home later.

By the time he discovered it, it would be too late to return!

Kneeling down, Zhang Yuan cupped Da Hu’s head in his hands, advising, "Da Hu, you must listen to Brother Chen and don’t be mischievous, understood?"

Da Hu seemed to understand, whimpering mournfully, filled with reluctance.

How could Zhang Yuan bear it either!

Years ago, he and Hunter Gao bought Da Hu when he was a pup and took great care of him.

This Mountain Guard Dog had brought Zhang Yuan much joy!

After Hunter Gao passed, Zhang Yuan took Da Hu into his home to care for.

Da Hu faithfully guarded home and hearth!

Today, he really had no other choice but to give him to Chen Zhize.

He didn’t even know if they would ever meet again.

To Da Hu’s barking, Zhang Yuan resolutely left the Linhe dock.

Back home, he packed his belongings.

His mount and house surely had to be returned to the Linhai Sub-Branch, so he could only take his personal items.

The Yanling Saber, Iron-Clad Bow, and Fine Iron Arrow must be taken.

Added with a bag packed with extra clothes and some dry food, it was just about enough.

The next morning, Inner Hall Master Wan Pu sent people to inform Zhang Yuan.

The ship from the Nanxun Sub-Branch had arrived.

He could depart.

When Zhang Yuan reached the dock, he saw a warship flying the Furious Whale Gang flag anchored at the central berth.

His eyes flickered.

Didn’t they say a fast ship?

Why was there a warship!

And Zhang Yuan was accompanied by only one Inner Hall disciple.

Not even Wan Pu.

Even Yue Wuji, who always trusted him greatly, was nowhere to be seen.

Perhaps, in the mind of this Hall Master of the Battle Hall, Zhang Yuan had lost his value!

If that were indeed the case.

The other party must know something!

Zhang Yuan’s eyes shimmered with complexity.

At this moment, a samurai on the ship looked down and asked, "Are you Zhang Yuan?"

Zhang Yuan clasped his fists and saluted, "That’s me."

The samurai said blandly, "Get aboard."

Once Zhang Yuan boarded, the warship immediately set sail, swiftly leaving the dock.

Not wasting a moment!

Watching the departing Linhe dock, Zhang Yuan felt desolate.

In just a few days, his life had undergone tremendous changes.

His only kin forced to travel far away, and now he faced an unpredictable crisis.

The once tranquil life fully disrupted!

The root of all this was Zhang Yuan’s weakness—at least, in the eyes of those in power, he held no significant weight.

Weakness is indeed a crime!

"Zhang Yuan!"

That samurai reappeared, expressionless, saying, "Master Mage wants to see you."

Mage?

Zhang Yuan’s heart stirred, covertly following the man into a cabin.

He immediately saw Master Sun of the Cyan Cloud Temple sitting inside!

Zhang Yuan hadn’t expected this mage to personally come to "fetch" him.

Was the destination of this trip really Nanxun Prefecture?

A great doubt arose in his heart.

Yet at this moment, Zhang Yuan dared not act rashly.

Because beside Master Sun sat another person.