I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 669: The Old Turtle’s Choice

"Let's go rescue Brother Zhu first."

Ignoring the so-called misunderstanding of the big crocodile, Lu Zheng turned to Li Hanyu and said.

The Lu River God chimed in, "I'll go. That old turtle isn't weak, so be cautious."

At this moment, the big crocodile had one Silver Feather Cyan Mist Sword from Lu Zheng within it, allowing the Lu River God to spare a hand to find Zhu Yushan and guard against the mysterious big turtle.

"That's indeed proper," Lu Zheng nodded and said.

Looking at the big crocodile in front of him, twisting its body and eager to move, Lu Zheng laughed, "What, do you have more to say?"

The big crocodile's eyes flickered, its big mouth opening and closing, somehow able to make human sounds, "At that old turtle's place, there's an Ancient Profound Turtle Pearl that was snatched from my hands."

"Nonsense, that Profound Turtle Pearl chose its master on its own, selecting me!"

At this point, the Lu River God also brought Zhu Yushan to this space. Beside them was a turtle about three meters in size.

The statement just now was spoken by the turtle.

Currently, he was injured and facing a highly skilled Lu River God and a young sword cultivator with astonishing sword qi, hence he dared not let these two misunderstand his character.

"Rubbish!" the big crocodile lashed out, "When the Profound Turtle Pearl emerged, its fluctuations spread for hundreds of miles, and anyone who could sense it had the right to obtain it!

I arrived first without any demons in sight, was about to take it, yet you intruded and snatched it from me, what else could it be but robbery?"

The old turtle wasn't to be outdone, "You say you were closest and about to take it, but I bear the bloodline of the Profound Turtle, and with a single gesture, it flew into my hand. Doesn't that indicate its choosing a master?"

"Indicate my foot! Just because you have a Profound Turtle bloodline, you think you can inherit an Ancient Profound Turtle Pearl? Many have purer bloodlines than you, would you hand over the pearl if you saw them?" the big crocodile countered.

The old turtle responded, "Of course not. With my Profound Turtle lineage and proximity to the pearl, I am naturally its rightful master."

The big crocodile sneered, "No matter how you twist it, it was taken from me, wasn't it?"

Lu Zheng blinked, catching on to what seemed like a classic tale of two demons fighting over treasure, but...

Lu Zheng couldn't help but ask, "How did Brother Zhu get involved?"

Then, from their mouths came another classic story...

The big crocodile chased while the old turtle fled, the turtle's magical power was inferior to that of the crocodile and had fled from the East Sea to the Central Plains. Along the escape route, although he occasionally put distance between them, he also suffered considerable injuries.

Unexpectedly, he met Zhu Yushan.

As for Zhu Yushan, he set out alone early that morning, recalling how he always encountered delays on outings during exams. With a change of mind, he thought that since he possessed cultivation now, he'd simply travel by water this time.

Following the Lu River and its tributaries, he could reach the vicinity of Yizhou City and directly go ashore to the academy, avoiding any interruptions of affairs.

Perfect!

Then he performed the Water Avoidance Technique and followed the Lu River upstream, turning into a tributary, but hadn't gone halfway when he encountered the injured old turtle resting.

Kind-hearted, Zhu Yushan approached to inquire, only to have the big crocodile catch up from behind after speaking just a few words.

Having experienced the treasure slipping from his hands and being unable to succeed despite a long pursuit of the old turtle, the big crocodile was now very irritable. Seeing Zhu Yushan assisting the old turtle, he attacked both without hesitation.

Fortunately, the kind-hearted old turtle, appreciative of Zhu Yushan's help, protected Zhu Yushan and fled together.

On the way, sensing the Secret Realm through the Profound Turtle Pearl in his possession, the old turtle led Zhu Yushan into hiding there.

Unexpectedly, they were still tailed and followed by the big crocodile.

Luckily, the Secret Realm's waterways were intricate, the terrain extraordinary, subtly forming a natural array.

And the old turtle was an expert in arrays, using the water flow and terrain to form an array, with Zhu Yushan helping, they withstood several of the big crocodile's attacks.

Then the old turtle also began teaching Zhu Yushan his array techniques, and their joint efforts made the battle against the big crocodile even easier.

Before Lu Zheng and the others entered, they had already fought the big crocodile three times, none of which it managed to penetrate into their cave. If it weren't for Lu Zheng and company entering, the big crocodile's fourth attack would likely have commenced.

...

"Brother Zhu!" Lu Zheng couldn't help but pat Zhu Yushan's shoulder, "This year's exams are over."

Zhu Yushan, "..."

Rendered speechless, Zhu Yushan thought and was not particularly disappointed, "I missed this year, but there's always next year. At least Elder He is safe now."

Lu Zheng's eyes flashed, Zhu Yushan indeed had a good disposition; no wonder his cultivation had rapidly progressed, estimated now to have over a hundred years of Dao practice.

After chatting briefly with Zhu Yushan, it was time to address the matter with the old turtle and the big crocodile.

What to do?

By rights, the old turtle involved Zhu Yushan, but since Zhu Yushan willingly intervened and the turtle in turn saved him, blaming them was not quite right.

Thus, the big crocodile's attempt to kill Zhu Yushan could be understood, but he failed, and they were from the Eastern Sea Demon Race with no personal vendetta against him, nor did they slaughter innocents in Great Jing.

If in battle, no mercy was spared, killing him would be justified. Yet now subdued, to kill would be permissible but perhaps somewhat... wasteful?

But...

If left unchecked and both demons let go, the big crocodile would likely resume chasing the old turtle, potentially threatening the riverbank populace in their ensuing fight.

Should the Anomaly Suppression Bureau pursue accountability to the Lu River God's Mansion or Lu Zheng, it would be quite unjust.

Therefore...

Lu Zheng glanced at the two demons, his eyes flickering.

The old turtle licked his lips, "Young Master Zhu's righteousness moves the heavens, old turtle and Young Master Zhu are kindred spirits, willing to join the Lu River God's Mansion and accompany Young Master Zhu."

Pausing, the old turtle continued, "Additionally, within the Profound Turtle Pearl is a 'Profound Turtle Water Control True Spirit Secret Technique,' which the old turtle wishes to impart to Young Master Zhu, in hopes of aiding his cultivation and lending him strength."

The old turtle was quite cunning; the two conditions seemed like great sacrifices: joining the ranks and offering a cultivation technique. However, he wasn't truly losing anything and even gained quite some advantage.

From a day's interaction, he understood Zhu Yushan's character, impeccable and gifted, destined to be a future powerhouse unless something untoward happened. Furthermore, being the Lu River God's son-in-law, such untowardness wasn't likely.

So...

Having shared life-or-death experiences with Zhu Yushan, gifting cultivation techniques, and staying by his side was like grabbing an influential ally's coattails early and assisting in its growth, joining the Lu River God's Mansion without losing face or status.

Why not seize the opportunity?

"Buzz!"

The old turtle's fate was sealed, Light of Fortune was at hand.