Chapter 57: In My Hands!

Inside the stone building.

Zuo Xu and Shi Jian had solemn expressions, their eyes shining brightly as they stared intently at Zuo Shi, who had her hand pressed into the indentation of the turtle shell.

Zuo Xu, as the head of the Zuo family, was actually somewhat excited at this moment, his fingers constantly stretching and clenching, and his mouth occasionally twitching.

Zuo Shi was the hope of the Zuo family's future. Whether the Zuo family could rise in the future and continue to stand strong in the Merchant Alliance was directly related to Zuo Shi's strength!

If Zuo Shi was strong, the Zuo family would remain powerful in the future. If Zuo Shi was weak, the Zuo family might fade away.

There were countless examples of a family's rise and fall due to a key figure. A family must have a powerful person to maintain a transcendent status.

The reason Beiming Shang arranged for Yin Kui and Jushan to stay close to Beiming Ce was to prevent Beiming Ce from encountering any misfortune before he became strong, with the aim of ensuring the family's future prosperity.

Shi Yan's expression was indifferent, and at this moment, he was secretly observing Zuo Xu's reaction.

Through the subtle changes in Zuo Xu's expression, he realized that Zuo Xu indeed regarded Zuo Shi as the most precious treasure of the family, and also realized how important a future strong person was in the hearts of these elders!

...

One by one, strange green symbols flew out from the turtle shell and disappeared into Zuo Shi's body.

Zuo Shi had already closed her eyes, and a faint green light covered her beautiful face.

Tiny points of light flickered on Zuo Shi's cheeks, like living green fireflies, transmitting their thoughts to Zuo Shi.

Zuo Shi's slender figure suddenly trembled slightly, and the green light in her palm suddenly became even more dazzling!

Zuo Xu's expression changed, and he was about to exclaim in surprise, instinctively wanting to step forward to protect Zuo Shi, fearing that she might encounter some danger.

"No!"

Shi Yan took a step forward and firmly held Zuo Xu, whispering, "It's fine, Grandfather Zuo, don't be too nervous."

Zuo Xu was taken aback and looked at Shi Yan in surprise, "Are you sure nothing will happen?"

"Yes, nothing will happen!" Shi Yan nodded confidently, "The strange light points in the turtle shell are probably a form of memory transmission. If my guess is correct, it might be the cultivation method of 'Xuanwu Zhen Gang.' So don't worry, it's just the transmission of memory."

When Shi Yan obtained the cultivation method of "Rampage" from the Blood Pattern Ring, the scene was very similar.

At that time, many memory light points also flew out from the Blood Pattern Ring, directly entering his mind and becoming a memory imprint in his mind.

Having experienced that, he had a clear understanding of Zuo Shi's current situation.

"Boy, don't talk nonsense, this is a very serious matter!" Shi Jian said sternly.

Shi Jian was also uncertain. He was afraid that Shi Yan's rash actions might harm Zuo Shi. If that happened, the Shi family and the Zuo family might even become enemies!

Since the Zuo family had allied with Chixiao because of Zuo Shi, the Zuo family had the potential to rival the Beiming family. For the Shi family, having the Zuo family as a solid ally would be beneficial in dealing with both the Beiming family and the Mo family.

Shi Jian did not want to fall out with the Zuo family.

"It's fine, Xiao Shi will definitely be fine, don't worry." Shi Yan reassured Zuo Xu, "Congratulations, Grandfather Zuo. This time, Zuo Shi will definitely gain a lot. Just prepare to smile secretly."

"You brat." Zuo Xu relaxed and smiled, "If it really turns out as you said, I'll owe you a big favor."

"Grandfather, you really owe him a favor."

Zuo Shi suddenly opened her eyes, smiled, and said joyfully, "Those strange lights are the cultivation information of 'Xuanwu Zhen Gang.' Now, I have the complete cultivation method of 'Xuanwu Zhen Gang' in my mind."

"What level of martial technique?" Zuo Xu was almost jumping with excitement and asked urgently.

Shaking her head, Zuo Shi said, "I don't know. I only have the cultivation method of 'Xuanwu Zhen Gang,' but it doesn't specify its level."

"The text on the turtle shell is very ancient! This should be a martial technique from the ancient times, when martial techniques did not have such detailed level classifications as they do now." Shi Yan smiled and explained casually, "However, the martial techniques of that era are definitely much more mysterious than those of our time. This time, Xiao Shi has truly had a stroke of luck."

"Ha ha!"

Zuo Xu laughed heartily, patting Shi Yan's shoulder with great joy, "You brat, I like you more and more! With a clever boy like you in the Shi family, how can we not rise in the future?"

Shi Jian's eyes lit up, glancing at Zuo Shi, and a radiant smile spread across his face.

"Crack, crack, crack!"

Zuo Shi withdrew her hand, and the turtle shell suddenly split apart, scattering into pieces of turtle shell.

The turtle shells became very thin, shimmering with strange green light. One piece of the shell had the shape of a dragon's head, and another piece had the shape of a dragon's tail, resembling a shoulder guard, which was very peculiar.

In the center of the turtle shells, three walnut-sized, green-glowing pills appeared. The pills were shaped like clumsy dragon turtles, with dragon heads and turtle bodies, vividly lifelike.

A refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted from the three pills, and the fragrance was so strong that the few people present were immediately invigorated after just a few whiffs.

"These three are 'Dragon Turtle Pills,' specifically for cultivating 'Xuanwu Zhen Gang.' This set of turtle shells is called 'Dragon Turtle Spirit Armor,' and it is said to have very strong defensive power." Zuo Shi reached out, picked up the three "Dragon Turtle Pills," and put them in her pocket without hesitation, saying, "I need the Dragon Turtle Pills to cultivate Xuanwu Zhen Gang. Three Dragon Turtle Pills will help me cultivate Xuanwu Zhen Gang well."

Zuo Xu's face was even more joyful, and he clapped his hands, laughing with excitement.

Shi Jian, however, was a bit depressed, watching as Zuo Shi put away all the Dragon Turtle Pills, and finally could not help but mutter, "Shi Yan also put in effort..."

"Give the Dragon Turtle Spirit Armor to him." Zuo Shi lightly kicked the Dragon Turtle Spirit Armor on the ground, frowning cutely and smiling, "I don't want to wear this turtle shell. It's too heavy! Whoever wants it can take it."

"Alright." Shi Jian shouted, quickly signaling to Shi Yan to pick up the "Dragon Turtle Spirit Armor."

"This isn't good, right? They are a set." Zuo Xu gritted his teeth, looking reluctant, although he found Shi Yan very likable, he did not want to give away the "Dragon Turtle Spirit Armor."

Shi Yan also remained still, shaking his head, "I don't want it. The Wu Soul of the Shi family is strong in defense, and I don't need to suffer by wearing such a heavy turtle shell."

"You!" Shi Jian was angry, stomping his foot and shouting, "You don't know a good thing when you see it!"

If you don't want it, you can give it to someone else! Idiot! Shi Jian cursed inwardly.

"Boy! I like you!" Zuo Xu laughed heartily, winking at Shi Jian, "It's not that I'm unwilling to give it, but Shi Yan himself refused. Now you can't blame me." With that, Zuo Xu quickly picked up the pieces of the turtle shell, and his smile grew even wider.

"Grandfather, if you wear the 'Dragon Turtle Spirit Armor,' you'll look like an old turtle. Why don't you try it on?" Zuo Shi chuckled.

"Sure, little girl, why don't you try it on, Brother Zuo?" Shi Jian felt secretly pleased, gloating.

"Rubbish! You brat, what are you talking nonsense about?" Zuo Xu's face turned green, glaring at Zuo Shi, "If you keep talking nonsense, I won't go to the Cloudy Mist Mountains to pick you up next time, and I'll let you get bored to death at Chixiao!"

"Xiao Shi won't do it again." Zuo Shi stuck out her tongue and pleaded for mercy.

"Cough, cough, Brother, um, that's enough, we should go back." Zuo Xu smiled at Shi Jian, "Don't worry, our Zuo family will also keep an eye on the Dark Forest. If there's any news about Kalu, I'll send someone to inform you immediately. You should do the same and inform us as soon as you have any news."

"Of course, sigh, who would have thought that a minor character like Kalu could steal Mu Xun's treasure map. Now, another map has appeared from the Ethereal Pavilion. Whoever can obtain both maps will easily open the 'Heavenly Gate,' but it's a pity..."

"Kalu?"

Shi Yan frowned, calling out softly, thinking for a moment, and then asked tentatively, "Is that Kalu a Fifth-Rank Alchemist?"

"Hey, you know about Kalu too?" Zuo Xu was curious.

"Is he important?" Shi Yan did not answer his question but asked in return.

"He's not important, but the half of the treasure map that points to the 'Heavenly Gate' on his body is extremely important!" Zuo Xu said lightly.

"Kalu has already been killed by me, and that half of the treasure map, well, is now in my hands."

"What?!"

Zuo Xu, Shi Jian, and Zuo Shi all widened their eyes and exclaimed in unison.

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