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Chapter 47: Catching Another Rare Fish, the Golden Loach
Old Doctor stared at Lu Qing with an expression like one beholding a priceless treasure—overwhelmed with awe, almost stunned.
"Master?" Lu Qing, puzzled by the intensity in his mentor’s gaze, couldn’t help but call out.
Old Doctor snapped back to reality. As a master of Nei Fu Jing cultivation, he quickly suppressed the shock on his face. Yet, the thrill in his heart remained unmistakable.
"I never expected... A Qing, you possess such extraordinary talent in martial arts cultivation. I truly misjudged you."
He sighed, a mix of wonder and disbelief in his voice.
"The state you experienced while practicing your boxing yesterday—had I guessed correctly, it must have been the Breakthrough."
Only Breakthrough could explain how Lu Qing had mastered the first nine forms of Nourish Body Fist in a single night.
"Breakthrough?" Lu Qing pondered. Then he realized—his use of Abilities during training was, in fact, remarkably similar to the legendary Breakthrough. The only difference was that his Breakthrough could be triggered at will, repeatedly.
"Exactly," Old Doctor confirmed. "Breakthrough is said to be a miraculous state of enlightenment."
"Once entered, the mind becomes incredibly sharp and agile—like a gift from heaven. No matter what you learn, you grasp it instantly, understand it deeply, and master it in record time."
"But for ordinary people, achieving Breakthrough is nearly impossible."
"Take martial cultivation, for example. Only true geniuses—or masters with immense cultivation depth and accumulated power—can ever glimpse this state, after years of preparation and relentless effort."
"Judging from your progress, mastering the first nine forms of Nourish Body Fist in just one night, you must have stumbled into Breakthrough yesterday by chance."
"Master," Lu Qing asked, "does this mean I have exceptional talent in martial arts?"
"Exceptional is an understatement!" Old Doctor declared solemnly. "To enter Breakthrough on your very first attempt at cultivation—such a rare gift... even after all my years, I’ve never encountered anyone like you."
So, the effort had paid off.
Lu Qing nodded inwardly, satisfied.
He’d deliberately showcased his “martial talent” in front of his master. With Abilities at his disposal, his cultivation progress would inevitably be swift.
Now was the perfect time to establish a reputation—let his master believe he was a once-in-a-generation martial genius. That way, he could freely advance his strength in the days to come.
"Now that you’ve mastered the first nine forms of Nourish Body Fist," Old Doctor said, his voice brimming with excitement, "we must not delay the creation of the Blood-Invigorating and Qi-Nourishing Pill."
Having discovered such a rare martial talent in his disciple, Old Doctor was utterly elated. Without hesitation, he decided to enter seclusion immediately to refine the Centennial Old Mountain Ginseng into a pill.
As a result, Lu Qing’s attempt to ask about the Acupuncture and Meridian Points Treatise went unanswered.
Watching his master hurry into the medicine room, promising it would take at least a full day and night to complete the concoction, Lu Qing stood idle.
With nothing to help, and time on his hands, he decided to return home with Xiao Yan.
He retrieved his Fishing Rod, eager to head to the river.
The black little beast had gifted him a rare treasure. He owed it at least a gesture in return.
Arriving at the riverbank with Xiao Yan, Lu Qing laid down his gear. After recent replenishments, his fishing kit was now complete—rod, net, fish basket, everything.
Of course, his fish basket wasn’t the ordinary kind. He’d commissioned an elderly villager skilled in weaving to craft a large, elongated bamboo basket—capable of holding fish and serving as a portable storage for his fishing tools. It could be slung across his back and carried with ease.
Today, Lu Qing chose to fish at the rare fish spot.
He studied the water’s surface—the dense, shimmering white ripple circle. Satisfied, he nodded.
It had been since he caught the Red Moon Carp that he’d returned here.
The fishery still thrived. The white glow remained strong, a sign of rich and active life beneath.
Unlike the small fish spot, long since depleted by overfishing, its light had faded almost entirely. It would take years to recover.
That was why the villagers’ interest in fishing had waned lately.
Without Lu Qing’s unique ability to detect hidden fishing spots, they had to rely on guesswork—often returning empty-handed.
Only those truly passionate about fishing still came. Most had given up.
All preparations complete, Lu Qing plucked a few fruits from the Blood Apricot Tree, skewered one onto the hook, and settled in to wait.
Yes. He’d come here to test whether, after all this time, he could catch another rare fish.
Lu Qing sat in silence, calmly watching the float.
Xiao Yan, meanwhile, played quietly beneath a tree with a bamboo dragonfly, content to amuse herself.
She’d grown used to this routine—accompanying her brother to fish, and happily entertaining herself alone.
Lu Qing chewed on a blade of grass, eyes fixed on the float.
Hours passed. No movement.
But he remained patient.
A true fisherman must have patience. Without it, what’s the point of fishing?
Then, after a long while, a faint ripple appeared at the float’s edge.
Lu Qing smiled.
At last—something.
He gently placed his hand on the rod, ready to strike.
After weeks of fishing in this world, he’d learned one truth: the big fish here always struck with stealth.
Sure enough, the moment his fingers brushed the rod, the float plunged beneath the surface.
Got it!
A powerful tug surged through the rod.
Lu Qing’s eyes lit up with surprise.
That kind of force—this fish had to be either a massive one… or a rare fish.
Now began the battle of strength between man and fish.
Drawing on years of experience, Lu Qing expertly eased the tension, guiding the fish in a controlled struggle.
After a while, he concluded: this wasn’t a Green Armor Fish or a Red Moon Carp.
The way the fish fought was entirely different—no sudden bursts or erratic movements.
It simply drove straight toward a fixed point deep beneath the water, determined to escape at all costs.
But Lu Qing wasn’t about to let it go.
He’d upgraded his fishing rod again recently.
While the line remained Snow Silk—unchanged—both the hook and the rod had been replaced with brand-new, reinforced versions, stronger and more durable.
Not to mention, his own body had grown far stronger since his training with Nourish Body Fist.
Back then, when he was weak and frail, he’d still managed to catch a Red Moon Carp and a Green Armor Fish.
Now, with his body honed and his spirit sharp, how could he possibly fail?
Sure enough, after a grueling struggle, the fish exhausted itself.
As it finally surfaced, Lu Qing swiftly scooped it up with the net.
Then, upon seeing the creature’s true form, he paused—surprised.
It was a fish about two or three fingers thick, nearly two feet long, its entire body gleaming golden yellow, shaped like a loach.
(End of Chapter)
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