I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 49: Not Backing Down

Got it!

The pulling force transmitted back through the rope made Zhang Yuan overjoyed.

This flying hook fishing turtle technique was taught to him by Elder Sun, an old fisherman, and he hadn’t been learning it for very long.

Although he had practiced it hundreds or thousands of times, this was the first time he was using it in actual combat.

According to Elder Sun, even if one were the creator of this technique, catching a turtle successfully was a one-in-ten chance.

The success rate was quite low.

Zhang Yuan didn’t expect that on his first try today, he’d hit the jackpot.

He immediately pulled the rope.

The turtle caught by the flying hook struggled desperately, splashing the water loudly.

However, its strength was no match for Zhang Yuan’s, and it was forcefully pulled onto the black canopy boat.

Good heavens!

Seeing the turtle he had just caught, Zhang Yuan couldn’t help but want to shout out loud.

This big turtle was a square yard in size, its thick shell a dark green, and its edges were lined with tight concentric growth rings.

A rough estimate showed more than thirty rings.

This indicated it was a turtle that had lived in the Celestial Horse River for over thirty years!

Like mountain ginseng, the longer a wild turtle has aged, the more valuable it becomes.

Zhang Yuan estimated it could sell for more than ten taels of silver!

The old turtle’s forelimbs were caught by the flying hook, and as it struggled, it extended its long neck.

It opened its mouth, trying to bite the nearby Zhang Yuan.

But how could Zhang Yuan let it have its way!

He immediately stomped on it, leaned down to remove the flying hook, and then tossed the wild turtle into the live water tank.

Zhang Yuan had just finished handling his catch.

Suddenly, two swift boats burst through the thin mist ahead and came swiftly.

One on the left and one on the right, they formed a pincer position!

Zhang Yuan’s heart tightened as he reached for the harpoon placed nearby.

Elder Sun had once told him that many fishermen made their living on the Celestial Horse River and conflicts often erupted over territory disputes.

Sometimes even leading to casualties!

Despite being wary, Zhang Yuan was not at all afraid.

Because this river bay was the territory of the Furious Whale Gang, and he was a Battle Hall Disciple.

The two fast boats slowed down when they were several paces away.

A lean and fierce-looking man standing at the bow of the boat shouted aggressively, "Who are you? How dare you come to our Furious Whale Gang’s fishing grounds to fish illegally?"

Zhang Yuan replied in a deep voice, "I am Zhang Yuan, a Battle Hall Disciple. May I know your esteemed name?"

The lean man was momentarily stunned.

He stared intently at Zhang Yuan, as if flowers had grown on him, "Zhang Yuan? I’ve never heard of this name. If you dare to impersonate a member of the Furious Whale Gang, even three lives wouldn’t be enough to redeem your sins!"

The last two sentences were spoken by the lean man with a stern tone, like he was about to eat someone.

Zhang Yuan pulled out his identity token from his chest and waved it, "Recognize this?"

The lean man’s face changed, and he said cynically, "It’s not very clear; toss it over for me to check."

Zhang Yuan coldly chuckled, tucked his identity token back into his chest, and said lightly, "Are you from the Punishment Hall? Otherwise, what right do you have to inspect my disciple token?"

Though Zhang Yuan hadn’t been in the Furious Whale Gang for long, he mostly followed Dong Yuanwei learning martial arts.

But he had a good relationship with Chen Zhize, through whom he understood various situations within the gang.

He was by no means an ignorant rookie!

And the other party should also be a member of the Furious Whale Gang, but Zhang Yuan didn’t think this guy was from the Punishment Hall.

People from the Punishment Hall wouldn’t be so idle as to patrol the river bays.

The lean man was immediately at a loss for words.

"Didn’t Dong Yuanwei teach you the principle of respecting seniors and juniors?"

Furious and ashamed, he scolded loudly, "Just a newcomer, how dare you be so rude to a senior!"

"Senior?"

Zhang Yuan sneered, "You, a person who hides your head and shows your tail, dare call yourself a senior, what a joke. If there’s something to say, just say it; don’t dawdle like a woman!"

The other party could recognize his rookie token and knew Dong Yuanwei, so the identity was not in question.

But so what?

First, Zhang Yuan hadn’t violated any gang rules.

This guy, not from the Punishment Hall, came with an accusatory tone, and if he was cowardly and servile, it would only make the other party increasingly arrogant and domineering.

The Furious Whale Gang was no harmonious big family.

The Linhai Sub-Branch had hundreds of official members and over a thousand peripheral members, with internal divisions and endless open and secret struggles.

Only masterful experts could earn respect and recognition from everyone!

The most crucial point was a gang rule:

Private fights between members were strictly forbidden.

Those who killed or maimed each other would first be stabbed three times, then dunked into a pig cage and sunk in the river as a warning!

So Zhang Yuan felt no pressure in pushing back.

And his words were so sharp and caustic, like stabbing the heart directly with a harpoon, making the lean man so angry that smoke nearly came out of his ears, even his nose was awry.

"Fine, fine, fine!"

The lean man laughed angrily, "Dong Yuanwei really taught a good disciple!"

"Let me tell you, I’m Chao Bao from the Outer Hall. This river bay has now been requisitioned by us from the Outer Hall. From now on, go fish somewhere else, or else don’t blame me for being rude!"

"Requisitioned by the Outer Hall?"

Zhang Yuan coldly chuckled, "How come I didn’t know about this? You say requisition, and it’s requisitioned? Are you the Outer Hall Master?"

This guy named Chao Bao was definitely bluffing and bullying with borrowed authority.

If the Outer Hall really wanted to requisition the River Bay District, then as the Outer Hall Incense Master, Chen Zhize would surely know.

Chen Zhize would also definitely have informed Zhang Yuan!

But Chao Bao’s face turned extremely unsightly after being choked by Zhang Yuan’s rebuttal, and in anger and embarrassment, he roared, "Fine, you wait; I’ll go find Dong Yuanwei for an explanation!"

Chao Bao actually wanted to jump onto Zhang Yuan’s boat and chop him into minced meat on the spot.

But with two boats and three or four people watching, under the circumstances where he couldn’t ensure absolute secrecy, he didn’t dare to commit such a heinous act against Zhang Yuan.

Otherwise, even his backing couldn’t protect him!

Yet to leave humiliated like this by Zhang Yuan, he couldn’t stomach it.

Chao Bao’s eyes were full of venom as he stared at Zhang Yuan, as if the latter was a life-or-death enemy!

"Only children complain to adults!"

Zhang Yuan stood fearlessly, coldly sneering, "If you’ve got guts, let’s go to the Reconciliation Platform now; let’s not only see who’s superior, but also settle life and death!"

The Reconciliation Platform, as the name suggests, is a dueling stage for resolving grievances.

Located next to the Martial Arts Arena in Whale Castle!

This Reconciliation Platform resolves conflicts between gang disciples, usually only determining victory or defeat.

Rarely does it determine life and death!

Zhang Yuan’s words immediately cornered Chao Bao.

If he didn’t dare to accept, it meant he admitted to being a child complaining to adults.

If he accepted the challenge...

Chao Bao really wasn’t confident in defeating Zhang Yuan.

Especially since Zhang Yuan spoke confidently and firmly, completely unlike a hot-blooded and impulsive youth.

"You win this time!"

Chao Bao realized he couldn’t outtalk Zhang Yuan, so he shot a resentful glance at him, "Let’s go!"

The two boats with four people, reluctantly turned around and left.