Immortality and Cultivation: I can extract entries from all things.

early morning.

Fang He arrived at the meeting point early.

Today's patrol was still led by Zhou Qiang.

Besides Han Laosan and Lin Qingshan, the team also included that young rogue cultivator from last time.

"This is Zheng Xiaosi. I didn't have time to introduce him last time."

Han Laosan said, "Level 2 Qi Refining, first mission."

Zheng Xiaosi was in his early twenties, lean and wiry, looking nervous, but with a gleam of eager anticipation in his eyes.

"Brother Fang," Zheng Xiaosi nodded in greeting.

Fang He returned the gift.

Han Laosan leaned close to Fang He's ear and whispered, "Young man, this is your first mission, so please take good care of him."

"Today we patrolled the northeast reef area; there have been signs of unusual activity there recently."

Zhou Qiang gave a brief instruction: "Everyone, cheer up!"

"Yes."

The five people set off along the coastline.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty smell, rushed towards us, and the sound of waves crashing against the rocks was incessant.

Zheng Xiaosi walked at the front of the group, his steps somewhat hurried.

Zhou Qiang whispered a reminder: "Don't rush in, keep the formation."

Zheng Xiaosi quickly slowed down, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face.

Fang He's divine sense extended outwards.

The surrounding scenery formed a vague outline in his mind, with the distribution of reefs, the flattened seaweed, and the rise and fall of the tide appearing one by one.

Han Laosan's words were still echoing in my ears.

"Those who are highly regarded are often sent to the most dangerous places."

Fang He pulled himself out of his thoughts and focused on the patrol at hand.

……

Northeast reef area.

The rocks are jagged and the tide has receded, leaving behind large, slippery rock surfaces.

The team entered an area with a dense cluster of reefs.

Fang He suddenly stopped in his tracks.

About thirty paces ahead, a murky aura could be faintly seen emanating from a crevice in the rocks.

Unlike a school of fish.

He immediately gestured to Zhou Qiang.

Zhou Qiang understood and raised his hand to signal everyone to stop.

Fang He reported in a low voice: "Thirty steps ahead, there is a wisp of energy in the crevice of the reef, but it doesn't seem to be a school of fish."

Zhou Qiang's sharp gaze swept across the front, and after a moment his expression hardened slightly.

"It's a metal-shelled turtle."

He lowered his voice, "A first-tier low-grade enemy should be resting and hasn't discovered us yet."

Han Laosan gasped, "Bad luck, running into this thing."

Iron-shelled turtles are known for their defense; their carapace is as hard as iron, making it difficult to break through.

Zhou Qiang quickly assessed the situation.

"Before it can react, set up an encirclement."

He quickly assigned tasks.

"Lin Qingshan and Han Laosan are responsible for direct containment and drawing attention away from the situation."

"Zheng Xiaosi, flank around to the side and look for an opportunity to attack."

"Fang He, pinpoint its weak point and report back immediately."

"I'll deliver the final blow."

Everyone nodded and dispersed.

Fang He's heart was racing.

This was the first time he had truly faced a demonic beast.

……

Lin Qingshan was the first to launch an attack.

He flashed forward, his longsword slashing towards the crevice in the reef.

The iron-shelled turtle was startled awake and slowly crawled out from the crack.

This is a large sea turtle with an iron-gray carapace that gleams with a metallic sheen.

With short, thick, and powerful limbs, each step left a shallow mark on the reef.

It opened its mouth and let out a low growl.

Han Laosan threw the talisman from the side, and the flames exploded in front of the sea turtle.

Enraged, the iron-shelled turtle began to move towards Lin Qingshan.

Lin Qingshan swung his sword at the Iron-Shelled Turtle's limbs, but the blade only left shallow marks on the shell, sparks flying everywhere.

"The defense is truly astonishing."

Lin Qingshan frowned.

Han Laosan went around to the other side and continued to harass them with talismans.

Zheng Xiaosi flanked the enemy, his eyes filled with urgency.

Fang He stood at the rear, trying to find a weakness.

Zhou Qiang said that there is a gap at the junction of the plastron and carapace.

Finally, he caught it.

On the left rear side of the iron-shelled turtle, there is a tiny gap where the plastron and carapace meet.

The gap widens slightly whenever it moves.

"Left rear side!"

Fang He shouted, "Platycladus orientalis gap!"

Zhou Qiang immediately adjusted his position.

Lin Qingshan and Han Laosan intensified their attack, forcing the Iron-Shelled Turtle to expose its weakness.

Upon hearing Fang He's suggestion, Zheng Xiaosi's eyes gleamed with greed.

Ignoring Zhou Qiang's instructions, he charged alone towards the left rear side of the Iron-Shelled Turtle.

"I'll do it!"

Zheng Xiaosi swung his sword and thrust it into the crevice.

But he was too impatient and his attack angle was wrong.

Sensing the threat, the iron-shelled turtle suddenly swung its tail.

"Be careful!"

Fang He shouted.

Zheng Xiaosi was unable to dodge in time and was hit by the turtle's tail.

He screamed and flew through the air, crashing onto the rocks.

The left arm was twisted at an unnatural angle, clearly indicating a fracture.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Iron-Shelled Turtle moved towards Zheng Xiaosi, seemingly preparing to deliver a fatal blow.

Fang He didn't have time to think.

He took out a small shield talisman and activated it, and a pale blue light shield appeared in front of him.

Fang He rushed to Zheng Xiaosi's side, using a light shield to block the Iron Shell Turtle's vision.

The turtle bit down, slamming into the light shield with a dull thud.

Fang He grabbed Zheng Xiaosi and pulled him backward.

The iron-shelled turtle's attack missed and crashed onto the rocks, sending shards of rock flying.

"Now! The gap is fully exposed!" Fang He shouted.

Zhou Qiang was already poised to make his move.

He flashed forward, and the long sword in his hand gleamed coldly.

A sword precisely pierced the gap between the plastron and carapace of the iron-shelled turtle.

Sword energy erupted.

The iron-shelled turtle let out a mournful cry, its massive body trembling violently.

It struggled a few times, then finally stopped moving.

……

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Qingshan went forward and confirmed that the iron-shelled turtle was dead.

Han Laosan shook his head and looked at Zheng Xiaosi: "Young man, you're too impulsive."

Zheng Xiaosi lay on the ground, his face pale, his left arm hanging limply, no longer possessing his previous vigor.

Zhou Qiang stepped forward to check Zheng Xiaosi's injuries.

"Luckily, no vital organs were damaged."

He took out a hemostatic pill and gave it to Zheng Xiaosi.

Fang He helped dispose of the iron-shelled turtle's carcass.

His hands were stained with the blood of the iron-shelled turtle.

At that very moment, the history rewind panel suddenly appeared.

[Readable historical traces detected]

Fang He's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately checked.

The blood of the iron-shelled turtle contains fragments of its memories of living in the ocean.

The icy seawater, the dark depths, the scent of prey...

[Extracted term: Marine mammal sensing (gray)]

Fang He quickly checked the attributes of the new entry.

[Sea Beast Sense (Gray): Increases perception of sea beast aura by 10%, allowing for early detection of lurking sea beasts.]

This term complements the term "sharp spiritual awareness".

In the future, when he is active at the beach, his range of awareness of marine animals will be greater.

Zhou Qiang walked towards Fang He and nodded slightly.

"The weakness was discovered very quickly, and the response was swift."

"Good job facing sea monsters for the first time."

Fang He bowed: "Thanks to the team leader's guidance."

Zhou Qiang rarely showed a smile.

"After we get back, we should thoroughly analyze this battle."

"Every real-world experience is an opportunity for growth."

Fang He nodded in agreement.

Han Laosan had already skillfully begun dissecting the sea monster and extracting valuable materials.

"I'm good at this kind of work, I'll break it down and sell it later."

Lin Qingshan supported Zheng Xiaosi, whose face was still pale.

Zhou Qiang stood up and wiped the blood off his sword.

"Pack up."