Chapter 299: A Night in the City
Chapter 299: A Night in the City
Being an Awakener has its perks, especially in a remote world still under development. With this status, one can easily acquire an empty plot of land. While it might not be suitable for grand projects, it's more than enough for a family to settle down.
After leaving Lookout City, Lindsey still enjoyed this privilege in Nine Bays City. He located the town hall and, based on his registration upon entering, received a free plot of land and inquired about the situation.
The Seventh Stage Organizer was still recuperating from his injuries. The attending physician, Mr. Tang, resided in the northern part of the city. Although the physician also ran a clinic, only his students were available for consultations.
Seeking medical treatment wouldn't be easy.
By the time these errands were completed, night had already fallen.
The plot Lindsey chose was along the river, and even as darkness gradually enveloped the land, boats could still be seen navigating the Commerce River.
One of the three rivers in Nine Bays City, the Commerce River connected Transcendent City directly to Nine Bays City, making trade convenient and giving the city a more civilized atmosphere.
Considering there were already Awakeners active in the city, Lindsey didn't have to be overly cautious.
Under the cover of night, he directly set up his shop on the plot.
Clap!
In an instant, the store unfolded, revealing a complete building as if it had always belonged there, seamlessly blending into its surroundings! "This time, I'll stay a few more days. My shop should be ready for an upgrade."
Lindsey shook his head and walked into the shop.
But the first thing he did wasn't to rest; instead, he retrieved materials from the warehouse and, equipped with carpentry tools, headed to the backyard.
Right by the riverbank, Lindsey picked up his tools and, with a few knocks and bangs, built a pavilion, permanently fixing his fishing spot in his yard.
"Great!"
"It's time for some happy fishing!"
Lindsey cast his fishing line, only then checking his items.
On his way to Nine Bays City, he had already collected the entire Fisherman's Set. Including the Fisherman's Cloak and Fisherman's Shirt, all three fishing-related attributes had been upgraded to a medium level.
Moreover, after completing the set, a special clause appeared at the bottom.
[Unobtrusive Fisher]
[When fishing, the wearer's presence is reduced.]
Lindsey and Elaine had tested this effect.
If someone initially had good or bad intentions towards Lindsey, this concealment effect wouldn't work.
But if Lindsey was a third party, uninvolved in the situation—
For example, if he were in the middle of a battlefield—
As long as he was fishing, both sides of the conflict would automatically ignore his presence, a kind of subconscious interference and influence.
Aside from that, opening the boxes also brought Lindsey various odds and ends.
Items like iron and copper ingots, medicinal herbs, vegetables, and other consumables piled up.
But to find something that would impress a physician and convince him to provide treatment...
"Frog Legs—Enhances jumping and swimming abilities. No good."
"Sturdy Umbrella—When opened in mid-air, reduces falling speed and impact damage. Who would want this?"
"Reed Tube—When held in the mouth, allows breathing underwater in shallow areas. Hmm..."
"Why are all these items so random?"
Lindsey felt perplexed.
In his memory, he had been delighted to fish out these items.
But now, looking back, they seemed like unnecessary, miscellaneous trinkets.
This is absurd! And to use these things as payment for a medical consultation, even Lindsey himself wouldn't believe it if he said it out loud.
Swish—
Just then, the fishing hook in Lindsey's hand gave a slight twitch.
He realized a fish had bitten, and quickly reeled it in.
It turned out to be a straw sandal that someone had thrown into the river, which he hooked and pulled out.
"..."
"Who's been throwing things into the river? Don't they know about environmental protection?"
Lindsey jumped up and scolded, then continued fishing.
Half an hour later, in addition to the normal fish he caught, he finally hooked another box.
Lindsey opened it to find 12 rough silver coins and 37 rough copper coins, wrapped in a piece of torn cloth.
"Wait a minute!"
"Can you really fish for money directly?"
Lindsey's first thought was that the Golden Law was at work again.
But hooking a wooden crate was undoubtedly a result of the Fishing Master's skill, could it be that these two skills were overlapping in effect?
Lindsey recalled his previous fishing experiences.
When fishing in the wild rivers, he had never caught anything like money or other items.
But now, this was his first time fishing in an urban environment.
Combining his gaming experience from his past life, a reasonable speculation formed in Lindsey's mind.
"So the items that can be fished also depend on the environment?"
"And money, which can only be fished in cities with more developed commercial activities?"
Lindsey quickly checked his synthesis list.
Although he hadn't synthesized anything yet, he couldn't view the effects.
But items like the Lava Fishing Rod or Floral Fishing Rod, their names alone suggested a strong possibility.
"Advanced Fishing Line!"
A strong desire surged from the depths of Lindsey's heart.
Crafting fishing rods was different from synthesizing special items or weapons.
Aside from the main material for the rod, it didn't require many precious materials. Lindsey was only missing an Advanced Fishing Line to synthesize various fishing rods.
"Tomorrow, tomorrow I'll go to the commercial street to take a look..."
"No, I need to go see the doctor first. I can't lose sight of my main purpose."
Lindsey reminded himself of his primary objective. But at that moment, the fishing rod in his hand twitched, and he reeled in another box.
Lindsey smiled with satisfaction:
"Hehe, not bad at all, my luck is pretty good today."
Inside the wooden crate was a cloth doll and a tubular object.
The cloth doll was clearly marked as a sellable item to merchants, but this tubular object...
"This is... a thermometer?"
[Item/Material: Thermometer]
[Displays the current temperature in real-time; can be inserted into the body to check body temperature; can also be used as a material to craft other items.]
[A common thermometer, of low value.]
Lindsey checked his synthesis list.
[1 Wind Vane + 1 Hygrometer + 1 Thermometer = Weather Forecast Device]
"..."
"I only need a Wind Vane to synthesize the Weather Forecast Device!"
Lindsey's enthusiasm surged, and he continued fishing.
The silent night passed as he diligently fished.
After a full night...
Lindsey contentedly reeled in his fishing rod.
Unfortunately, the city environment wasn't an ideal fishing spot, and he still couldn't catch too many useful items.
"Be content with what you have."
"Instead of pinning my hopes on chance, I should focus on the items I already have and think of a way."
Lindsey organized his possessions.
Soon, he had an idea, so he closed the shop door and headed towards the medical clinic in the north of the city.
(End of Chapter)
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