Chapter 1207: Chapter 906: A Different Skill Book Chapter 1207: Chapter 906: A Different Skill Book The lines on the statue’s face are rigid, showing a resemblance to Wu Heng, with eyes slightly lowered, as if carrying a sense of compassion.

The statue’s left hand holds a delicate golden disc, in which a large tree is growing, lush and detailed in its branches and leaves, while the other hand holds a magic wand with a grayish-white crystal on top, seemingly inspired by the ‘Companion Yin Jade’.

Wearing a heavy robe, its folds layered like waves, with ancient runes faintly visible.

Wu Heng looked at the hero statue with some surprise in his eyes.

He had seen the original design draft, which was a hand-drawn illustration. The disc with the growing tree in one hand and the grayish-white stone magic wand in the other represents the positive spell in the Revival Technique of the Necromancy Sect, and the necromancy that transforms skeletons and carrion.

The hero statue manifested all of it, and the effect was better than he anticipated.

Shanaela glanced at him and asked, “How do you feel?”

“Pretty good, even better than I imagined.” Wu Heng responded directly.

Shanaela also smiled, “As long as you’re satisfied, it was modified a few times in between; this version looks the best.”

“Thank you, I’m lucky to have you.” Wu Heng softly thanked her, reaching out beneath to tickle her palm.

Shanaela grabbed his fingers and pinched them hard, warning against such playful actions.

Then she asked, “Is there anything else that needs modification?”

“I think it looks great, no need for modifications.” Wu Heng said while looking at the hero statue.

“If there are changes needed in the future, let’s discuss them then.” Shanaela said, and then moved to the door to let the waiting sculptors know they could leave and settle their pay at city hall tomorrow.

The craftsmen left happily, and Shanaela returned to say, “Wait a moment, I’ve arranged for two priests. They will come over shortly.”

“Alright!” The two of them continued to look around inside the church.

Upon returning to the hall, they saw two tall, young Wood Elf women standing in the middle of the hall.

The woman on the left had long brown hair that fell smoothly down her back, adorned with leaf-like hair accessories. Her blue eyes were exquisite.

She wore a light blue long dress, its hem fluttering in the breeze.

The one on the right had green wavy hair in a ponytail, with a few strands left on her forehead. Her eyes were also green, like two gems.

Wearing leather armor on top and tight pants below, tucked into high boots, her skin was a light bronze color, the kind exposed to the sun for long periods.

Seeing the two of them coming out, the two elf women quickly walked over and greeted, “Lord Island Master, Elder Shanaela.”

Shanaela gave a slight nod and introduced the woman with the long brown hair in the long dress on the left to Wu Heng, “Her name is ‘Aifulin’, an 11th-level Bard.”

“Hello.” Wu Heng nodded.

Aifulin bowed slightly again.

Shanaela continued to introduce the second woman with green hair and leather armor, saying, “Selia, a 10th-level Ranger.”

Wu Heng nodded to the second person, “Selia, hello!”

“It’s an honor to meet you, Lord Island Master.” Selia said with a smile.

She seemed more lively in personality.

Shanaela then said, “Both of these people have followed me before. They are capable and trustworthy. I have already talked with them. They are willing to help you in the church for a year. If they want to leave afterward, do not stop them.”

11th-level Bard and a 10th-level Ranger.

Their levels are not low, at least around here in the association. A 12th level could be a local steward.

Wu Heng smiled and said, “From now on, I’ll leave the church to you.”

“Yes, sir.” The two also politely responded.

Next, the four of them strolled around the church.

Wu Heng also briefly mentioned his requirements, which Shanaela had already explained to them in advance, so he was just reiterating.

After chatting for a while, they left the church.

Returned to the Island Lord’s Mansion.

…

After dinner.

The maids went to the training room to train.

Wu Heng thought for a moment, picked up the phone, and dialed Xi Ligui’s number. After two rings, the other side picked up, “Wu Heng!”

“Hmm, what are you doing?” Wu Heng asked with a smile.

Xi Ligui teased, “Shi Yali is preparing bathwater, want to join?”

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow and said, “Not today, I’ll visit you tomorrow.”

“You’re back?” Shi Yali’s voice called over from not far away.

“Back, just returned today.”

“Then why are you not coming to see us.” Shi Yali’s tone was somewhat resentful.

“You hold on a second.” Xi Ligui said, then continued seriously, “A new flag-bearer has arrived; do you know about this?”

Hearing her serious tone, Wu Heng also became serious, “Mini mentioned it briefly, members of your Elf Race.”

“It’s an elder of our Elf Race.” Xi Ligui continued, “A few days ago, in his capacity as a flag-bearer, he sent development suggestions to all station associations within the Emerald Sea, one of which was to reduce the expenditure costs of various associations by allowing ships to issue ship inspection licenses to private or group ships.”

Wu Heng frowned and didn’t immediately register, “Inspection licenses? What would they do?”

Xi Ligui said, “Ships with licenses can search suspicious ships at sea.”

In saying so, he immediately understood.

In the future, ships with licenses will have law enforcement powers at sea, allowing them to board and search any ship they dislike.

And to get the other party to cooperate with your search, your fleet needs a certain level of force.

It may result in fleets that genuinely combat pirates and smuggling, but it could also result in a large batch of pirates holding licenses.

This license, in essence, is a dispatch order, declaring whoever they find suspicious as trouble.

With association guarantees.

“He didn’t consider the consequences?” Wu Heng countered.

Xi Ligui said, “I talked to him about it, but he’s quite stubborn. The older generation is like that, always feeling the old methods are still applicable now.”

Wu Heng lay on the sofa thinking for a moment, then said, “Don’t worry, places receiving the news will take a while to react. I’ll discuss this issue when I visit Lilith Leader tomorrow.”

“Make sure to talk some sense into him, stop him from rushing into bad ideas,” Xi Ligui complained.

“Alright, I’ll give him a good thrashing.”

“That’s not necessary either.”

The two chatted for a while, then Xi Ligui and Shi Yali went to take a bath.

And then hung up the phone, went upstairs back to the study.

…

In the study.

Xiao Xiao and the other two ghosts were watching the animated version of Baolian Lantern.

Wu Heng entered, glanced at them, and then turned his attention back to the animation.

“It really looks like the person we killed, just not that powerful,” Glenda said.

Bella said, “Wu Heng said he was recovering his power at that time, maybe he hadn’t fully recovered.”

Xiao Xiao said, “See, I told you they look alike, maybe they are the same person, cartoons are fake, maybe that’s all the skills he has.”

Bella continued, “Isn’t he useless now, his body was turned into a skeleton by Wu Heng.”

“At that time, the dog will come to avenge uncle,” Xiao Xiao said with a smile.

Wu Heng glanced at her and said, “Perfect, can let them reunite.”

“Uncle seems like the villain here.”

Glenda said, “Necromancer, did you think he was upright?”

Wu Heng ignored them, took out six metal plates of skill books, and placed them on the desk.

The Three Ghosts, seeing him start to read, floated to the side with the tablet and turned down the volume.

Wu Heng focused his attention on the contents of the skill book.

[Water Manipulation Skill].

The opening expounds on how water’s nature is gentle yet can overcome toughness, calm as a mirror, dynamic like waves.

The essence of the Water Manipulation Skill lies in guiding and controlling this power, harnessing the agility and moisture of water for the caster’s use.

To master the Water Manipulation Skill, one must first comprehend the fluid and changing nature of water.

Wu Heng frowned; this seems to imply a need for cultivation as well.

Which makes sense, as normal skill books require repeated study and comprehension to be learned.

Not for him though, one read is enough to unlock it.

Later it describes the various effects a caster can produce after learning; transforming water into blades to cut through metal and stone, condensing water into shields for defense, or manipulating water to bind enemies.

In Wu Heng’s mind, he thought of a high-pressure water jet.

This thing cuts through metal like slicing tofu.

Upon reaching this part, Wu Heng also noticed the difference with current skill books.

The current skill books passed down seem like more specific single skills, such as the Fog Skill, Water Arrow Skill, or Water Wall Skill, all fixed with specific forms and effects.

But this ancient skill book describes a broader method of water manipulation.

Once learned, any of the skills within can be performed.

“This means!”

“Learning this, it’s like mastering all water-related skills?”