Tian Shu pointed to the various seafood floating on the sea surface, killed in the battle, and asked, "Do you want those sea beasts that contain a lot of spiritual energy?"
Rong Jiaojiao's eyes lit up and she asked, "Senior, wouldn't it be good for the soldiers' health to eat these?"
Tian Shu laughed: "Yes, I'll fish it out, and then I'll have Commander Zheng send someone to take it back."
The other four quickly stepped in: "Team leader, we can handle these."
Tian Shu nodded. At this moment, several people ran over from the direction of the military camp. The young man in the lead even used his usually hidden lightness skill.
Rong Jiaojiao's eyes welled up with tears, and the next moment she was hugged tightly.
Rong Zhiyuan choked up, "Little sister, you scared your brother to death!"
Rong Jiaojiao was held tightly in her brother's arms, and the familiar scent of soap pods filled the air, instantly bringing tears to her eyes.
"Brother... I'm fine..." Her voice was muffled as she gently patted Rong Zhiyuan's back with her small hand, her voice trembling slightly.
Rong Zhiyuan released her, looked his sister up and down, his eyes full of worry: "I saw the big battle on the sea from the watchtower just now, I was almost scared to death!"
"Ahem." Master Tian Shu interrupted at the right moment, his tone gentle but with a hint of seriousness, "Young comrade, there are some things that are not convenient to say here."
Rong Zhiyuan then noticed the person standing next to him, quickly straightened his back, and saluted: "Greetings, senior!"
Master Tian Shu waved his hand and smiled slightly: "No need for formalities. Are you Jiao Jiao's brother?"
"Yes! I am Rong Zhiyuan from the Marine Corps!" Rong Zhiyuan answered crisply, but couldn't help glancing at his sister with concern.
"Don't worry, your sister is very brave," Master Tian Shu said gently. "However, we need your cooperation in maintaining secrecy."
Zheng Weiguo rushed over with several soldiers and was speechless with surprise when he saw the piles of sea monster carcasses on the beach.
"Commander Zheng," Master Tian Shu instructed, "these sea beast carcasses are rich in spiritual energy. Let the soldiers eat them in batches; it will greatly benefit their health."
"But portion control is important; the average person should not eat too much at once."
Zheng Weiguo quickly agreed and immediately sent someone back to fetch soldiers to carry it.
"Comrade Rong," Master Tian Shu turned to Rong Jiaojiao, his eyes filled with approval, "This time, it's all thanks to you for discovering the anomaly in time. I will apply to headquarters to have you commended."
Rong Jiaojiao scratched her head sheepishly, then gave a bright smile: "It's what I should do..."
Tian Shu looked at Rong Zhiyuan: "I'd like to have a few words with your sister privately, is that alright?"
Rong Zhiyuan immediately understood and gave Tian Shu Zhenren a standard military salute: "Senior, please go ahead. I'll go help Commander Zheng deal with the sea beasts."
After saying that, he glanced at his sister with concern before turning and leaving.
After Rong Zhiyuan had gone far away, Master Tian Shu waved his hand and set up a soundproof barrier. His expression became serious: "Jiaojiao, tell me the truth, have you broken through to the Mage realm?"
Rong Jiaojiao was taken aback, somewhat at a loss for words: "You noticed?"
Tian Shu shook his head: "No, you hid it very well. I judged based on your previous combat strength."
"What does that mean, senior?"
Tian Shu smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. Didn't my master suggest that we set up a group here?"
Rong Jiaojiao asked, puzzled, "You mean you want me to join the group?"
Tian Shu nodded: "Little girl, are you interested?"
“But my master said I’m too young to join the National Metaphysics Group.”
Tian Shu pointed to himself: "With me here, what can't I come in?"
Rong Jiaojiao was somewhat resistant. She still wanted to travel freely and said, shaking her head, "Senior, can you give me a few more years? I want to spend a few more years with my parents."
Tian Shu was taken aback, clearly not expecting her to refuse so readily, but still nodded: "Okay, I'll give you a badge first, and from now on you'll be a member of my Dragon Kingdom Metaphysics Group."
Master Tian Shu took out a dragon-patterned badge from his sleeve. Under the setting sun, the badge glowed with a faint golden light, appearing very solemn. However, it felt like Master Tian Shu's actions were a bit too hasty.
She handed the badge to Rong Jiaojiao, her tone becoming serious: "Keep this badge safe. It's not only a symbol of your identity, but also a protective artifact. When you encounter danger, you can infuse it with spiritual energy to form a protective barrier."
Rong Jiaojiao accepted the badge with both hands, feeling its warmth.
To her surprise, she discovered that the badge was made of some unknown material, and it was engraved with intricate array patterns, each stroke containing powerful spiritual energy.
"Thank you, senior!" She carefully pinned the badge inside her collar, as if treasuring an important mission.
Master Tian Shu removed the soundproof barrier, and the shouts of soldiers carrying sea beasts could be heard in the distance.
The setting sun dyed the sea golden, and everything seemed so peaceful and serene.
"Team leader!" A cultivator rushed over, holding a scale that shimmered with a ghostly blue light, about the size of his palm. "We found this while we were clearing out the sea beasts!"
Master Tian Shu took the scale, his expression changing slightly: "This is... the reverse scale of the Black Water Xuan Jiao!"
Rong Jiaojiao leaned closer curiously: "Senior, is there anything special about these scales?"
"The dragon's reverse scale contains its life essence and is an excellent material for refining magical artifacts." Master Tian Shu handed the scale to Rong Jiaojiao. "Since you were the first to discover the anomaly, this reverse scale is yours."
Rong Jiaojiao accepted it with delight. The scales were cool to the touch, and she could vaguely feel the surging water-based spiritual energy within them.
She looked up, her eyes filled with gratitude. Just as she was about to express her thanks, Tian Shu took out ten more Sea Spirit Crystals and said, "This is your reward. Although these Sea Spirit Crystals cannot be used directly for cultivation, they can still be used by converting them into spiritual energy within an array."
"Also, if you don't use it for cultivation, you can dig a pond and raise spirit fish in it after you return to the Immortal Mountain in the future."
Looking at the ten Sea Spirit Crystals floating in front of her, Rong Jiaojiao was very tempted, but said, "Senior, this is too much."
Tian Shu waved his hand: "This is what you deserve. If you hadn't reported it when you found out, who knows how many people would have died in the future."
Just then, a commotion arose in the distance.
Rong Zhiyuan and several soldiers were seen struggling to drag the carcass of a huge sea monster.
"Little sister! Come quick!" Rong Zhiyuan shouted excitedly, "We caught a strange big fish!"
It was a strange silver fish nearly three meters long, with a single horn on its head and fins as sharp as knives.
Although it was dead, it still emitted a faint spiritual energy fluctuation.
Master Tian Shu's eyes lit up: "This is... Silver Horned Knife Fish! Its flesh can strengthen bones and muscles, and its horn is a good material for forging flying swords."
Zheng Weiguo replied, "Then please take it, senior!"
Tian Shu waved his hand, unleashed a wind blade, removed the unicorn horn, turned to Rong Jiaojiao, and smiled slightly: "Looks like you and your brother are in for a treat tonight."
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