Chapter 728 - 204: Obtaining the Spirit Pill, Advancing to Holding Core Realm_5
"The Pearl Gatherer was very anxious, but General Clam bore no malice toward humans and told her that he was the River God of this river, commanding three thousand Clam Soldiers to suppress this basin." "The Pearl Gatherer quickly paid her respects, and seeing her injured, General Clam sent her to the Water Mansion to heal. Then, as in all mythic stories, as time passed, the two fell in love."
"The love-struck General Clam wanted to share his best with the Pearl Gatherer, so he took out his inner shell, a golden pearl, which he had cultivated for a thousand years, for her to see."
"This golden pearl, a product of General Clam’s thousand-year cultivation, was immensely beneficial to mortals; one could say that simply wearing it regularly could prolong life, and even those with serious illnesses could recover in just two or three days if they wore the pearl."
"The injury to the Pearl Gatherer’s foot was cured by the power of this golden pearl."
"After living in the river for some time, the Pearl Gatherer told General Clam that she needed to return home, where her parents were waiting for her."
"Though reluctant, General Clam still sent the Pearl Gatherer back home. After returning, she told her father about her extraordinary encounter and pleaded for his blessing to be with General Clam."
"Upon hearing that General Clam had a golden pearl, the father recalled that the Emperor had issued a Treasure Reward Order, promising high positions and wealth to those who offered treasures, which could make one’s fortune overnight. The father immediately schemed to get the golden pearl from General Clam."
"Thus, both parents staged a scene, claiming the mother was gravely ill and beyond medical help; the only thing that could possibly save her was General Clam’s golden pearl."