Fishing Island was not small; it was larger than most spirit islands that Lu Ye had seen. However, in reality, it was a deserted island with no factions occupying it.
The main reason is that there are no spirit jade veins on this island, and it holds no value for occupation.
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However, this organization of anglers has always been extremely loose, so there is no restriction on entering and leaving here.
When Lu Ye arrived, he saw a number of people gathered there. They stood quietly at the edge of the island, each holding fishing gear and staring intently at a certain spot on the surface of the sea. Undoubtedly, they were all anglers patiently waiting for a bite.
There are also some people who aren't fishing, but are walking around and looking. Lu Ye estimates that these people should be like himself, all interested in this matter, and come to watch.
The fishermen were spread out, each at least a hundred paces from the next. The nearby cultivators also kept their distance, observing them from a hundred paces away as well.
It's obvious that everyone here, whether anglers or spectators, are silently abiding by an unspoken rule.
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It's not good to stand behind someone, as that can easily make them hostile. It's uncomfortable if someone is always watching you from behind. Lu Ye wouldn't be happy about it either.
Although he wasn't very familiar with the rules here, at the very least, he understood the basic principles of how to get along in the world.
The angler was a young man, handsome and tall, with a striking figure. He stood by the bank, one hand holding fishing gear and the other a small flask of alcohol, taking sips from time to time. He seemed very relaxed and content.
There are reasons why Lu Ye chose this fishing spot for observation.
Although he's not very old, he has met a lot of people. At first glance, strangers can usually tell if he's someone easy to get along with.
This young man has a peaceful countenance, he looks like someone easy to get along with, at the very least he guarantees that you won't be chased away while observing him!
Another point is that this person's way of drinking from a wine gourd reminds Lu Ye of his fourth senior brother, Li Baxian. His fourth senior brother was also so graceful, and Lu Ye naturally felt a sense of closeness to such people.
As expected, the other party noticed him watching and simply turned their head to glance at him with a slight nod of acknowledgment. There was no sign of wanting him to leave.
He fished quietly, Lu Ye watched silently.
Time flies.
Li Ye discovered a problem, namely that Bai Ling was very difficult to fish!
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This is probably also one of the reasons why Bai Ling's price is so high.
This item exists in the Vast Ocean of Existence. Ordinary cultivators wouldn't dare to dive deep into it to capture it, they can only rely on this fishing method, but the success rate is also very low. This has resulted in its rarity and high value.
After another half day, the entire Tiao Fishing Island remained without any catch.
At the place where the hundred-zhang leaves of the land gathered, that young man suddenly overturned the wine gourd in his hand and then turned his head to look at Lu Ye: "Fellow Daoist, do you have any wine?"
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Lu Ye was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes!"
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He doesn't usually drink alcohol himself, except when he gets together with friends, so he generally wouldn't buy and stock up on alcohol. The liquor in his storage compartment is all loot from after he commits murder, coming from all sorts of sources and varying greatly in quality.
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Li Ye waved his hand. "Here you go!"
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It's just some drinks, not worth much money.
The young man smiled and did not refuse: "Then thank you, friend, for your kindness!"
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Saying so, he shoved the fishing rod into Lu Ye's hand: "You keep an eye on it for me!"
The youth instinctively took the fishing rod, stood there woodenly, and then watched as the young man poured flask after flask of liquor into his wine gourd.
"You've been observing here for quite some time, friend. Have you noticed anything remarkable?" The young man asked as he busied himself with his work.
Lu Ye pondered for a moment and said, "Fellow Daoist, it seems you're not fishing seriously..."
This saying exists mainly because this young man was different from the other anglers. In Lu Ye's observation, the other anglers all looked like they were facing a serious enemy, with tense expressions and postures as if they could hook a fish and raise their rods at any moment. Even their eyes wouldn't waver for a second.
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While other anglers were quiet and still, he didn't seem to care. He was engrossed in conversation with Lu Ye at the moment, unfazed by the risk of scaring away fish.
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<<< Upon hearing this, the young man couldn't help but burst into laughter, shaking his head and saying leisurely, "If there are fish, then I'll fish; if there aren't, then I'll enjoy myself. Living freely and without worry, free from the anxieties of the past and the troubles of the present, this is how one achieves the great way of fishing!" >>>
Li Ye's eye twitched. Just fishing, what does it have to do with Tao?
Although it is becoming increasingly apparent that this person is emotionally open and free-spirited.
Changing the subject, the young man said, “Judging by your appearance, you seem to be interested in fishing? Since you’ve had my wine, if you have anything you want to ask, feel free to ask!”
He undoubtedly understood the ways of the world. Having received Lu Ye's fine wine for free, he deliberately offered advice and instruction in return.
Lu Ye naturally wouldn't be polite, so he asked him about fishing.
Only then did I realize that fishing here was not as simple as I had imagined.
First of all, this fishing gear is very particular; it was specially crafted for use here. It's not as simple as just bringing any random fishing rod. Especially the fishing line, it's made from highly refined magneto-magnetic ore, which is the only way to keep it submerged in seawater for a long time. Otherwise, if you used ordinary materials, they would likely be eroded by the sea and wouldn't last.
But fishing lines made with magnetite have one major drawback: they aren't strong enough and break easily.
This leads to the fact that when fishing, you can't yank the rod too hard. If you do, the fishing line will break and the fish will get away. Retrieving a fish also requires skill. You need to slowly reel in the fish until it is out of the water before using a tool to scoop it up. Only then can you catch the fish.
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The bait is also special, a kind of elixir specifically for fishing, not just hanging an earthworm like ordinary ones.
Furthermore, when fishing, one must remain fully focused, using the fishing rod in hand to sense the slightest movement of the line. Because a white spirit takes bait in just an instant, raising the rod too early is pointless, and if it's too late, the bait is gone, and the fish is gone.
This is also why Lu Ye saw those anglers looking like they were facing a great enemy. They were all intently sensing the movement of their fishing lines.
One can say that fishing here is an extremely arduous endeavor, demanding absolute focus and concentration. It's akin to a state of meditation, leaving no room for distraction whatsoever.
"As the young man spoke, Lu Ye felt it himself. It was true as he said, his divine sense could use the fishing rod's extension to clearly perceive the slightest movement of the fishing line."
The young man spoke very in detail, Lu Ye found it very helpful. He was also lucky to have met such a person who was willing to tell him these things. Otherwise, relying on himself alone would have wasted countless hours exploring.
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The young man laughed: “So you’ve heard this saying, fellow cultivator? That’s good then. This isn’t alarmist talk, it happens every year. Some people want to get rich quick here, but they not only waste their cultivation, they lose everything they invested. If, after being fully prepared mentally, you still decide to join, tell me, and maybe I can help you out a little.”
"What do you mean?" Lu Ye was puzzled.
The young man said, "Some people have already left this field, but they still have fishing gear. I can help you buy it at a discount, so you don't have to buy new ones."
Li Ye's eyes lit up: "Then I would really trouble my fellow Daoist."
A young man said, "Are you really going to buy it?"
"Naturally!" Lu Ye nodded seriously.
<<< I can get you in touch, and you can inquire about the specific price. I can't say for sure if it's a lower price, but I should be able to help you get a 70% discount. He said this as he took out a musical note message, apparently to contact the person selling fishing gear. >>>
Lu Ye, of course, didn't fully believe him and wasn't shy about it. Right in front of him, he contacted Fang Wanli to inquire about the market. After a moment, he had a good idea in mind.
Even Fang Wanli, from afar, was advising him not to easily join the ranks of those who fish. It was certainly out of kindness.
A young man said: "A fishing set, including a rod, three sets of fishing line, one net, and 3,000 Spirit Jade, would you accept?"
Lu Ye calculated the price slightly. It wasn't expensive at all. According to what he had heard from Fang Wanli, a set of fishing gear like this would cost about four thousand plus spirit jade.
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He immediately nodded and said, "Yes!"
The young man said, "Then I'll have someone bring him over. He's nearby!" Another message was sent out.
"Dao brother, how should I address you?" Lu Ye asked.
Since the other party had been so helpful and enthusiastic, Lu Ye naturally wanted to inquire about their name. After all, they might become colleagues in the future, fighting side by side here.
"Those who wear swords and carry blades in the mortal world are but sword-wielders and blade-bearers!"
He gently raised the fishing rod in his hand. “On Fishing Island, those who hold a rod are fishermen!”
He patted himself again on the other side of his waist, where a gourd hung: "What's my name?"
Lü Yè looked at the gourd, then back at him, hesitatingly said: “Gourd... guest?” |
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