The three turtles present had solemn expressions.

They had never seen a similar magical artifact before, and they couldn't verify its authenticity on the spot, but the way they held the ore and the force they used had changed.

Instead of grabbing it casually, it was held in the palm of the hand, the claws slightly closed, the knuckles lightly tapping the edge of the ore, as if it were holding something extremely fragile.

Even though I can't see it clearly with my own eyes, I can't help but stare at it, as if I want to see through the translucent texture to understand the flow inside.

In this silent atmosphere, Little Fatty straightened his chest, raised his chin slightly, and scanned the three turtles in front of him, enjoying the ultimate worship and admiration.

That's more like it! Boss is awesome!

He finally felt a little relieved of the anger that had been building up inside him.

A few more minutes passed, until the three turtles could no longer wait. Finally, the black tortoise led the way, speaking respectfully, "Our leader's generosity is an honor for us. However, it is getting late. If there is nothing urgent, we would like to take our leave."

His tone was more respectful than before, displaying a completely subservient attitude.

Little Fatty nodded and agreed.

It waved its paws slightly as a response.

The three turtles didn't linger. They each collected their ore and then dispersed in different directions.

By this time, dusk had completely fallen. The seawater changed from light blue to deep blue, and from deep blue to an almost inky dark blue, with only blurry outlines of the distant reefs remaining.

Compared to going out to find temporary partners, they actually have a faster way to verify their identity—asking their dad/brother/sister for help.

That's what the green-haired turtle thought, and that's what it did.

"Dad! Mom! Where are you?" Green Turtle cried out breathlessly as soon as he got home, rushing inside without even closing the door properly.

His webbed feet trod on the stone surface inside the house, carrying fine sand and watermarks from the way he had brought in. He paused only briefly at the threshold before quickly passing through the corridor and rushing toward the side with light.

His home is in a small courtyard partially surrounded by coral, with several bioluminescent jellyfish floating above, emitting a soft, bluish-white glow.

A large tortoise, its demeanor now matured with age but still retaining a youthful dashing charm, leaned against the stone platform. Hearing the sound, it slowly raised its head, its tone full of teasing:

"What bad thing did you do this time? Did you break the equipment, or is your training progress not going well and you got scolded by the teacher in charge? He called you so clingy."

He put down the scroll he was flipping through, and his gaze swept over the green-haired turtle from top to bottom. After confirming that no parts were missing, he became even more relaxed and unhurried.

"I really didn't do anything wrong, have more faith in your son!"

The green-haired turtle stopped in front of the stone platform, panting heavily.

"Really?" The giant tortoise narrowed its eyes, as if examining whether the statement was credible.

"No... no, the point is here!" The green-haired turtle shook its head and quickly put the ore between its claws onto the stone platform and pushed it in front of its father.

This was a very important matter, and he didn't have time to mince words. "You and your mother should try it out and see if this can actually enhance the synergy between the Thousand-Armor Turtle and the Xuanming Serpent."

His tone was more urgent than before, and his whole body was trembling slightly, unable to suppress his eagerness.

The joke ended abruptly as soon as the words were spoken.

He watched as his father stretched out his claws, brought them closer to examine the ore, and looked on with a thoughtful expression.

He looked at it over and over for a long time, as if trying to confirm the texture and pattern of the ore, but he never answered.

Just as the curtain beside them was lifted, a figure slowly slithered out from the inner room. The snake-like eyes, bearing the marks of time yet still gleaming with an amber light, gleamed faintly in the night. The figure whispered, "...Shall I take a look too?"

No one immediately gave a definitive conclusion, which is actually good news at this moment.

Their excitement and barely concealed feelings were contagious as they locked eyes.

The bioluminescent jellyfish hovered above, and the entire courtyard was extremely quiet, yet the faint blue light somehow radiated warmth.

"The patterns on your refined ore are indeed extraordinary. How can we activate it?" The old tortoise finally spoke, his voice lower than before, carrying a serious tone that was by no means a joke.

Green Turtle recounted the story in detail, leaving out not a single detail.

Actually, it's not difficult at all. There are only a few methods for normal use of concentrates.

But it is of great significance, so everyone is being extremely cautious.

After listening, the old tortoise nodded, turned its head to look at the Xuanming Snake beside it, and exchanged a confirming glance.

Then, simultaneously extending their claws and tail tips, they touched the surface of the ore from the left and right.

The light flashed, not dazzling, but carrying a gentle, reassuring feeling.

The light slowly spread along the patterns, evenly enveloping the point where the two spiritual energies met, and then gradually settled down, like a surface of water smoothed by a gentle breeze.

The green-haired tortoise stood to the side, holding its breath, watching its parents open their eyes at the same time.

Their eyes met in the light, and they smiled.

Some things are self-evident.

The old tortoise remained silent for a long while, then reached out and patted the top of the green-haired tortoise's shell with a claw, the force lighter than usual, but lingering a little longer.

He said, "Son, I'm so proud of you. Your eldest son, who gave you this treasure, deserves your wholehearted support. Keep this safe. It's a bit early for you now, but you'll need it someday!"

The rare affirmation from his father thrilled Green Turtle, who blurted out before the first half of the sentence was even finished: "Son understands!"

His tail swayed rather ostentatiously, but after hearing the second half of the sentence, he didn't take the concentrate his father offered. He firmly refused and asked directly:

"Is it possible for you and Mother to take this opportunity to break through to the next level and repair any past injuries?"

The green turtle's gaze shifted back and forth between its parents, carrying a hint of anticipation.

Even the usually composed old tortoise couldn't remain calm now. He curled the corners of his lips into a smirk, his voice laced with amusement: "The energy in the concentrate will be consumed. Have you thought it through?"

"Um!"

"That's definitely worth a try. Once your mother and I have adjusted our condition, we'll reserve a spot on the top-tier cultivation platform tomorrow!"

"And then add the Zhenyun Dew that was distributed last year."

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was not to be wasted, so they brainstormed ways to combine resources to maximize benefits.

Even though it was time to rest, no one felt sleepy.

The concentrate was passed from hand to hand, and words of praise flowed by like free water.

"The patterns on this ore are truly extraordinary. At first glance, they seem utterly illogical, but in reality, they conceal profound mysteries. Here they resemble auspicious clouds, there they resemble precipitous cliffs—it's truly a masterpiece of artistry..."

Even if its material isn't as good as the plates and dishes he uses, he has plenty of similar quality in his inventory.

But everyone could still praise it to the skies with their eyes closed, and none of those present objected.

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P.S.: I really overestimated myself. I'll update earlier tomorrow... definitely!

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