Published: January 3, 2025
Is this really possible? The gnome elder widened his eyes in disbelief. The Shenguang fish is inherently cautious, typically, it would take a long time to test the fishing hook, yet it was only a moment, and it was already hooked?
With a swift grab of his right hand, Qin Chen caught the Shenguang fish and cleanly placed it in the designated bucket beside him.
“Let me see.”
Gu Li Mo rushed to the side of the bucket, amazed as he looked at the Shenguang fish inside. This fish looked no different from ordinary fish, but it radiated divine light, giving a very pleasant feeling, as if a flame was swimming in the bucket.
“Congratulations, this is a pure Shenguang fish, measuring one finger long and weighing around three taels. If sold in the black market, it is generally worth three mid-stage Saint Master Holy Veins. It seems that the expenses for you esteemed gentlemen on this star river journey will not only be recouped but also yield some profit.” The gnome elder said with a smile.
Although a one-pound Shenguang fish is worth a late-stage Saint Master Holy Vein, the value of the Shenguang fish is greatly related to its size; the bigger the Shenguang fish, the higher the value. Exceeding half a pound is one step up, and one pound is another step up.
Thus, although this Shenguang fish weighs three taels, it doesn’t equate to a third of a late-stage Saint Master Holy Vein and is worth significantly less.
Regardless, at the very least, it’s a break-even.
“Ha ha, I'm in too.” Gu Li Mo, seeing the fish caught, became excited once again, quickly grabbing his fishing rod to start fishing, his eyes sparkling.
The fact that Qin Chen could catch a Shenguang fish indicates that there are definitely fish nearby.
Seeing this, Qin Chen smiled slightly. He felt that using the rules of death indeed had an effect.
With this thought, Qin Chen swung his rod again.
“This time it should be my turn.” Gu Li Mo thought happily.
Just then, as Qin Chen cast his fishing rod, before he could even wait, the float began to move once again.
“Another fish?” Everyone was dumbfounded, turning to look, and saw that the float was shaking continuously, swaying back and forth.
“Master, be careful; that's the Shenguang fish testing the waters... It hasn't started biting yet!”
The gnome elder anxiously warned, fearing that Qin Chen might act impulsively as before.
However, before he could finish his sentence.
Puff! Qin Chen had already lifted the rod again, and instantly, a fish radiating divine light was pulled up, wriggling and struggling.
“...” The gnome elder was rendered speechless. How could this be?
Having lived in the black market for many years, he was far too familiar with the characteristics of the Nether River and the Shenguang fish. These fish are naturally cautious; trying to get them to bite is incredibly difficult. Some fish take days to even touch the bait, yet here Qin Chen was, every pull yielded a catch.
How could the fish bite so quickly?
This defied logic! Damn it… it’s like witchcraft!
“Ha ha, Great General, Master has caught a half-pound Shenguang fish this time.” Gu Li Mo exclaimed excitedly.
The Shenguang fish Qin Chen caught weighed a whole half-pound, nearly double the weight of the previous one, but it was worth at least several times more.
“Gu Li Mo, you should learn more from Master about fishing techniques.” Ci Tianqiong also laughed, naturally happy to see Qin Chen’s success.
“Hey, then I’ll closely observe Master’s fishing skills.” Gu Li Mo scratched his head, grinning foolishly.
Damn fishing skills! The gnome elder silently complained, this was purely good luck, wasn’t it?
He had never heard of anyone catching two Shenguang fish in less than half an hour.
“Hehe, these two fish are good, we’ll have fish soup tonight.” Qin Chen said with a smile.
“Good, good.” Gu Li Mo was excited, almost drooling. This was the first time he had seen such a miraculous fish.
The gnome elder was speechless. These two fish held considerable value, whether for refining or selling, they would provide substantial benefits, yet they were going to be used for fish soup to satisfy their cravings?