Chapter 82: Entering the Thunder Pool.

Now that it had fallen into the hands of the Du family, the other major families were secretly envious, but they had no way to get a share of the pie.

Not long after, a large group of Du family's powerful members set off for the Savage Beast Mountains, led by the second patriarch, Du Zhixiong, with the goal of directly wiping out the Heavenly Spirit Demon Hunting Team.

After this news spread, the people in Stone City could only silently pray for the Heavenly Spirit Demon Hunting Team.

Although the Heavenly Spirit Demon Hunting Team was strong, one of the top demon hunting teams at the edge of the Savage Beast Mountains, it was far inferior to the Du family. With the second patriarch of the Du family personally leading the charge, the outcome was predictable, proving that the Du family was truly angry this time.

That afternoon, at the Du family residence.

In the study, Du Zhenwu handed a card with mystic coins to Du Shaofu, saying, "A total of six million mystic coins. We took over the Baolai Trading Company and found over two million mystic coins inside. The goods in the Baolai Trading Company are also worth about two million mystic coins. Adding the reputation of the Baolai Trading Company, it can offset what you won."

Du Shaofu was taken aback and chuckled, "Uncle, did you give me six million mystic coins, which is too much?"

Du Zhenwu smiled slightly, "Five million two hundred thousand is what you won. The remaining eight hundred thousand mystic coins are from the clan, because you gave us a legitimate reason to deal with the Heavenly Spirit Demon Hunting Team. After your second uncle wipes out the Heavenly Spirit Demon Hunting Team, we estimate that we can get over three million mystic coins from their resources and assets. So the eight hundred thousand is your share, and it's what you deserve. In fact, the clan has benefited a lot from this."

"Then I won't be polite."

Du Shaofu, hearing this, did not hesitate. He was in dire need of money, and as his cultivation required higher and more expensive spirit medicines, the six million mystic coins, though a huge sum for most people, would not last long with Dian Qingchun's consumption.

"This time you did well, but it was too risky. Next time, don't be so careless."

Du Zhenwu was still a bit uneasy. If the king-scaled demon tiger had not appeared in time, with the strength of the three leaders of the Heavenly Spirit Demon Hunting Team, Du Shaofu's fate would have been dire.

"Understood." Du Shaofu could only nod, not mentioning that the king-scaled demon tiger was something he had arranged long ago.

Du Zhenwu looked at Du Shaofu with satisfaction and continued, "You won the competition yesterday, and today you rest. Tomorrow, you will enter the Ye family's Thunder Pool. How much benefit you get will depend entirely on you."

"I will do my best."

Du Shaofu had been looking forward to it. It was said that the Thunder Pool could temper the body, which would definitely benefit his cultivation of the Golden-winged Great Peng's body-strengthening technique. Perhaps this time, it could enhance his body-strengthening technique even further.

Du Shaofu always placed great importance on body-strengthening techniques. If not for his body-strengthening technique, the outcome of his confrontation with Cao Qitai yesterday would have been uncertain.

Du Zhenwu hesitated for a moment and then said to Du Shaofu, "The Thunder Pool is related to the Thunder Lion. When you enter the Thunder Pool, be cautious. If you can gather information about the Thunder Lion, that would be better, but the most important thing is to ensure your own safety."

Du Shaofu understood his uncle's meaning and nodded lightly.

The Ye family, undoubtedly the first major force in Stone City, had controlled the city for generations and was highly respected by the residents.

The next morning, after washing up, Du Shaofu rode a blood-sweating dragon horse to the Ye family's residence and was respectfully invited in by two Ye family disciples.

The Ye family's buildings were extensive, with grand courtyards and pavilions, artificial hills, and small ponds, creating a very elegant environment.

Led by the Ye family disciples, Du Shaofu passed through several long paths and arrived at a pavilion, where the two disciples then left.

"You're quite early."

A graceful figure approached, it was Ye Zijin. Today, she wore tight-fitting long pants, making her slender and straight legs appear very long. She wore a light-colored short top, creating a graceful curve from her slim waist to her chest.

Ye Zijin's attire today exuded a mix of youthful charm and allure, causing Du Shaofu to glance at her a few times before smiling and saying, "To cultivate in the Thunder Pool, it's natural to come early."

Ye Zijin looked at Du Shaofu and asked, "I will take you to the Thunder Pool. I assume you know its origin and function?"

Du Shaofu nodded. His uncle had already told him about the Thunder Pool's origin and function. The Thunder Pool belonged to the Ye family and was said to open only every few years. It contained a small amount of the Thunder Lion's essence blood. Cultivating in the Thunder Pool could temper the body with thunder, greatly benefiting cultivation. If one could enter the Thunder Pool for cultivation, their future would be boundless.

"This is a specially refined Lightning Resistance Pill. Take it when you enter the Thunder Pool. Otherwise, the lightning power in the Thunder Pool might be too much for your current cultivation to resist. If you can't withstand it, don't force it, or we won't be responsible for any consequences."

As Ye Zijin spoke, she handed a smooth and glossy pill to Du Shaofu. The pill emitted a faint, pleasant aroma. She added, "The Lightning Resistance Pill will help you resist the lightning power, but when its effects wear off, if you can't resist the lightning power in the Thunder Pool, don't force it, or we won't be responsible for any consequences."

Du Shaofu nodded to show he understood and took the Lightning Resistance Pill without hesitation.

"Follow me. How much benefit you get from the Thunder Pool depends on you."

Ye Zijin smiled slightly and then led the way, indicating for Du Shaofu to follow.

"Did I hear that you made a big splash yesterday?" she asked lightly on the way.

"Honest people are easily bullied," Du Shaofu said lightly.

Ye Zijin stopped, her gaze fixed on Du Shaofu. She couldn't see anything honest about him or any sign of him being bullied. She had heard that the Baolai Trading Company was left in a terrible state.

"Ah..." Ye Zijin looked at Du Shaofu, said nothing more, and sighed slightly before continuing to lead the way.

After passing through several more paths, Du Shaofu followed Ye Zijin to a rather secluded area.

An ancient building appeared before Du Shaofu's eyes. It was surrounded by a large square, and in the middle was a structure that was neither a tower nor a hall, exuding an ancient aura, as if it had existed for many years.

"Such a powerful aura."

Standing far from the structure, Du Shaofu immediately felt a violent aura. This aura made his heart tremble, as if a powerful beast was lurking inside the ancient building.

Ye Zijin said, "The Thunder Pool is inside. Once you enter, it will activate automatically. Remember what I said, if you can't withstand it, don't force it."

"Understood."

Du Shaofu nodded, took a deep breath, and walked directly into the ancient building.

Inside the building, Du Shaofu felt the violent aura even more strongly. The dim light from the entrance illuminated the interior, which was quite dark and hazy.

However, the dim light did not hinder Du Shaofu from seeing a stone door.

There was no other path inside the building, so Du Shaofu crossed the stone door directly.

"Zzzzz!"

The moment Du Shaofu crossed the stone door, lightning flashed on the door behind him, and electric sparks danced like a spider web, making one shudder.

"Boom!"

At that moment, the entire ancient building trembled, and lightning and electric sparks enveloped the entrance.

Even the entire ancient building occasionally flashed with lightning, creating a mysterious and powerful atmosphere.

"I wonder how much benefit he will get. His body is already strong, and after being tempered by the Thunder Pool, it will likely become even more terrifying. What a freak."

Ye Zijin stood on the square, and after the entrance of the ancient building was enveloped in lightning, she turned and left.

"Roar!"

A thunderous roar echoed from within Stone City, the sound waves reaching the heavens and then disappearing into the sky.

At that moment, many figures in Stone City looked toward the center of the city, where the Ye family was, with various expressions.

"Lightning power."

Du Shaofu turned to look at the lightning on the stone door behind him. Even from a distance, he could feel a heart-stopping aura.

Before the stone door, a stone staircase spiraled downward, leading to the bottom.

Du Shaofu was not worried. He followed the spiral staircase down, feeling the violent aura growing stronger and stronger, with faint thunder sounds.

As Du Shaofu went deeper, lightning occasionally flashed on the rock walls, illuminating the space with flickering light.

The atmosphere inside became increasingly oppressive, making Du Shaofu feel inexplicably tense.

When he reached the last step, a strong light flashed, blinding Du Shaofu, forcing him to squint.

After his eyes adjusted, Du Shaofu opened them and looked around, his face filled with surprise and shock.

"Is this the Thunder Pool?"

In Du Shaofu's line of sight was a large cave. Inside the cave, stalactites hung densely, with a variety of colors.

"Zzzzz..."

Lightning and electric sparks danced on the stalactites, creating a visually stunning and powerful scene.

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