[Favor Points -1000]

[Stripping +1000]

[Stripping: Level 2 (0/1000)] → [Stripping: Level 3 (River Affinity raises to "5%" before further improvement)]

[Description: The range expands to "1000 pounds," allowing control of "1000 pounds" of water leaving the surface at once.]

...

Upon seeing this, Su Mu was taken aback.

Wow, directly from ten pounds to a thousand pounds!

That's a hundredfold increase!

Su Mu came to the shore, waved his large hand, and controlled a thousand pounds of water to leave the surface, changing its shape constantly with his gestures.

Undeniably, compared to ten pounds, the visual impact of a thousand pounds is much greater.

.....

Continue enhancing the others.

[Favor Points -1000]

[Static +1000]

[Static: Level 2 (0/1000)] → [Static: Level 3 (River Affinity raises to "5%" before further improvement)]

[Description: The range expands to "1000 square meters," allowing the water in a thousand-square-meter area to become static, stopping its flow.]

.....

[Favor Points -1000]

[Acceleration +1000]

[Acceleration: Level 2 (0/1000)] → [Acceleration: Level 3 (River Affinity raises to "5%" before further improvement)]

[Description: The range expands to "1000 square meters," allowing the water in a thousand-square-meter area to accelerate.]

....

[Favor Points -1000]

[Retreat +1000]

[Retreat: Level 2 (0/1000)] → [Retreat: Level 3 (River Affinity raises to "5%" before further improvement)]

[Description: The range expands to "1000 square meters," allowing the water in a thousand-square-meter area to flow backwards.]

.....

After enhancing all the "Water Control" divine techniques, there was an explosive growth.

Su Mu stood by the riverbank, lightly waving his hand, enabling actions like "Static," "Acceleration," and "Retreat" over a full thousand square meters of water.

Not to mention, this enhancement will make it more convenient for collecting toll fees in the future.

.....

Next, it's time to enhance "Swimming."

[Favor Points -1000]

[Swimming +1000]

[Swimming: Level 2 (0/1000)] → [Swimming: Level 3 (River Affinity raises to "5%" before further improvement)]

[Description: Able to freely roam in any water body and walk on the water surface, with speed increased a hundredfold, endurance increased a hundredfold, water-related negative effects reduced by 50%, and all negative effects on the water surface reduced by 50%]

...

After upgrading swimming to level three, speed and endurance improved significantly.

Actually, the most crucial part is the reduction of "negative effects."

This is very important.

For example, occasional mists would roll up on the river's surface, and initially, Su Mu, caught in the mist, would feel some negative effects, such as hindered spiritual power, sometimes losing direction, and dizziness.

But as affinity increased and the "Swimming" divine technique improved, these negative effects were not as severe, though there were still slight effects.

This time with the enhancement of the "Swimming" divine technique, there was an additional statement—"all negative effects on the water surface reduced by 50%"

Just like last time returning from picking peaches, he accidentally strayed into the mist and nearly lost his way, his head feeling foggy.

This mist should belong to the category of "negative effects on the water," and with this enhancement of divine techniques, next time encountering strange mists like these shouldn't be so uncomfortable.

....

After enhancing all divine techniques, Su Mu felt incredibly refreshed, both physically and mentally.

There are still 13,320 Favor Points left.

Su Mu decided to enhance some cultivation techniques.

[Favor Points -2000]

[Divine Elephant Prison-Suppression Strength: 4 Layers (0/2000)] → [Divine Elephant Prison-Suppression Strength: 5 Layers (0/3000)]

[Favor Points -1000]

[Cyan Heaven Dragon Transformation Technique: 4 Layers (0/1000)] → [Cyan Heaven Dragon Transformation Technique: 5 Layers (0/2000)]

Spent another three thousand Favor Points to upgrade both cultivation techniques to five layers.

The next moment.

Su Mu's aura began to soar.

Ascension to the Sixth Realm!

Ascension to the Seventh Realm!

Directly elevated by two small realms, what a thrill!

To continue enhancing, five thousand Favor Points are needed.

Although Su Mu has a little over ten thousand Favor Points left, he is reluctant to continue enhancing.

At this stage, it's better to save Favor Points to enhance affinity, to leave this place as soon as possible.

After all, if trapped here, even with great abilities and exceptional strength, there's nowhere to use them!

Serving the country isn't quite the right term here.

Perhaps it's more about having no opportunity to show off, which feels frustrating; isn't the purpose of cultivation to show off?

....

After enhancing everything possible, Su Mu's strength reached a new height.

There is nothing more delightful than a surge in strength.

....

Suddenly, he walked over to the willow tree.

This willow tree was planted by himself, now grown to two meters tall, and seems to possess intelligence, often sharing his burdens.

Maybe I should spend some Favor Points to help it grow.

[Spend "2000" Favor Points to nourish it?]

Upon hearing this, Su Mu was taken aback.

Wow, it costs at least 2000 Favor Points per feeding?!

Feeding Little Mahi or Kong Yao only cost a few hundred per feeding, but here, it's 2000 at a time!

And there's no way to reduce the cost; the minimum is 2000.

Fine, fine!

I, Su Mu, am not that stingy.

[Favor Points -2000]

[Successful Nourishment!]

The next moment, the willow tree emitted a faint green glow, and numerous willow branches began to sway.

Then the willow tree started to grow at a speed visible to the naked eye, reaching five meters tall in just a few seconds, its crown tripled, and the branches thickened.

The effect was very significant, and the willow tree seemed like a guardian deity for Su Mu's stone house, its crown covering his entire abode.

Not bad, despite spending 2000 points, the result was impressive.

Suddenly, a willow branch drooped down, stroked Su Mu's cheek gently, conveying a sense of gratitude.

"Don't worry, I planted you."

"I won't treat you poorly."

Su Mu murmured to the willow tree.

...

Alright, now that I've spent so many Favor Points at once.

Su Mu instantly became poor again.

These Favor Points run out quickly because there are so many uses.

Time to work.

So, Su Mu donned his straw hat, carried his basket, picked up his sickle, and started patrolling the river, earning Favor Points!

....

Walking along, Su Mu came to a shallower part of the riverbank.

Weird, not a single stranded fish or shrimp today?

"What's this?"

Su Mu noticed a hole in the soil on the riverbank.

He squatted down, examining it closely, finding the hole quite large, about four fingers wide.

What is this hole?

A water snake's hole?

Just as Su Mu was inspecting, a strong aura rushed out from within the hole.

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