First day fishing(1)

If he had not discovered the secret to instantly teleporting fish into the fiery red flame, he would not have considered venturing out to the ocean anytime soon.

Every creature in the sea has its unique method of endangering the lives of fishers.

Even ordinary fish can prove to be quite a challenge to catch, like the Predaton Bullheads.

Individually, they may be weak, but when they band together, they can pose a serious threat to even the most skilled watermen, relying on their sturdy skulls to deliver powerful blows.

Grandma sighed heavily when she heard he was heading to the sea.

"Don't you remember that no one wants to risk angering the Yang clan by teaming up with you?"

Even though no one from the Yang clan had bothered him, the fear still lingered.

He understood why though - even though Yang Li had destroyed his spiritual legacy and left him powerless, some of the younger members of the Yang clan and Yang Li's followers still harbored resentment towards him.

"I was planning to go alone..."

Going alone was currently the best option he had, he did not want to expose his special connection with the red flame and its space to anyone.

Old Mu thought deeply about something before pointing out the specific drawer.

As he opened it, he saw the long fishpole which was taken care of by Grandma despite not having been used for a long time.

As he touched it, he could tell it was not made of a low-grade item at all.

"This is..."

"My son used to use that when he was little, so take it with you... it'll be more helpful for you anyways."

Even though he tried his best to decline her offers, she kept insisting that he take it.

Grandma, although appearing sober, behaved strangely.

However, she still had a clear mind as she gave him instructions about the sea.

Even though he already knew what to be cautious of in the sea due to his memory, he obediently listened to her.

As the evening drew near and it was time for his night shift of fishing, he made his way to gather all the necessary items.

He bought a box of fishing bait for 80 shell coins, which contained a hundred pieces of bait.

He also brought along some dried fish for dinner, a gift from his grandma, and a pot of water.

However, when he noticed the broken door of his house, he could not help but let out a tired chuckle.

Before leaving, he decided to take all the fish and clams with him to the nearby alley where children often asked for food.

As he approached, he spotted four children dressed in tattered clothes, sitting by the corner without moving.

When he went to them with a handful of fish and clams, they looked at him weakly without uttering a single word.

"Oi, you guys do all know how to cook these things?"

When he asked the first one who reacted, it was a kid with black hair and green eyes who was about seven to eight years old. 

"S-sir, are you willing to give those clams and fishes to us?!"

the kid asked in a weak but surprised voice.

"That's why I came here for... do you know how to cook these raw fishes and clams for all of them?"

His eyes trembled a little, and without giving Chao Xiang an answer he asked once more.

"A-all of them?"

The boy looking at the 3 black journals 8 clams with a disbelief look.

Chao Xiang handed over the fish and clams to them, and their faces lit up with joy.

They quickly headed towards a nearby old hut where more children were sleeping.

The sight of the food woke them up, and they immediately started preparing to cook.

Some cleaned the clams and fish, some gathered wood for the fire, and others cleaned an old pot for cooking.

Despite the lengthy preparation, they managed to whip up their meal without any assistance from Chao Xiang.

He simply watched over them the entire time, and surprisingly, the taste of their creation was just as good as what he had cooked earlier in the morning.

Once they had finished devouring every bite, he headed towards the mountain cliff where numerous flying ships were docked, without any second thoughts.

He arrived at the departure port in no time. At the registration office, he paid for the rental of a six-man boat exclusively for himself.

It cost him 500 shell coins, but luckily Choa Xiang had saved up over 3000 shell coins to purchase medicine for his donations.

So, even after covering the expenses for the boat rental, bait, food, and tax, he still had 2486 shell coins left.

"Renting a whole boat as a Level four Waterman? Are you asking for trouble? Start by joining an eight-man boat with experienced fishers first. Do not try to run before you can walk, huh?"

As the man in his forties was discussing the registration details, mentioning sending him with others, a different man approached from the neighboring cabin and murmured something in his ear.

The expression on the middle-aged man's face turned even more grim upon hearing the news.

With a serious demeanor, he granted Chao Xiang permission to rent the six-man boat and sail away alone.

Chao Xiang boarded the boat under his watchful eye and began his journey.

It was his first time operating a flying boat, but his memory proved to be an immense help.

He could not help but exclaim, "Wow!" as the boat began to float.

The world around him was breathtaking.

In the evening, the ocean turned a vibrant red as the enormous sun reflected off its surface.

It was truly a remarkable sight.

As he looked around, he saw that everyone was using the green bait on their fishing poles.

It seemed to be the go-to choice for all the fishers in the Waterman realm.

The earthworms collected from the plantations on the islands were thicker and shorter.

Just like everyone else, he did the same thing.

After a few minutes, the boats landed on the ocean simultaneously, causing ripples to spread in all directions. And so, his first day of fishing had begun.

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