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Chapter 911: The Sunlit Secret Realm (Part 10) - Return Voyage
Chapter 911: The Sunlit Secret Realm (Part 10) - Return Voyage
The firefin in the fishing net was much larger than the other fish. As a genuine first-stage magical beast, it was at least a meter long.
At this moment, it was struggling relentlessly, causing the net to sway violently.
Fortunately, the ship's captain had been honest and provided them with a new, sturdy net. Otherwise, the net might have torn apart from the firefin's thrashing before it even had a chance to burn through.
Seeing Su Yu put on his diving suit and prepare to take action, one fisherman shouted, "Be careful, young man! This is a first-stage magical beast. Don't take it lightly, or you might lose your life!"
Another fisherman yelled, "Don't forget it can breathe fire. Don't get burned to a crisp!"
"Relax," Su Yu turned and smiled confidently at the fishermen.
He took a deep breath and leaped from the edge of the boat, diving toward the net filled with lake fish.
Splash.
Su Yu clung to the fishing net like a spider, his movements light and graceful.
As he got closer, the fishy smell assaulted his nostrils.
However, he had no time to worry about that. He aimed for the firefin's position and thrust his gleaming spear toward its head with great force.
This time, dealing with the firefin was much easier than his previous battle with the snow-brown beast.
The firefin was compressed between other fish, making it impossible for it to adjust its position and dodge Su Yu's spear.
The spear pierced its head accurately, and several red streams of blood gushed out like fountains.
Huff—Huff—Huff—
In response to the fatal wound, the firefin's mouth spewed intense flames.
However, it was stuck in the middle of the other fish, and the flames couldn't reach the net. Instead, the surrounding elemental fish were burned to a crisp.
Su Yu dodged the area where the flames spread and aimed several more thrusts at the firefin's large head.
Finally, the flames gradually died down, and after a few more violent struggles, the firefin ceased moving, dead as a doornail.
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A few minutes later, the fishing net was fully hauled out of the lake and thrown onto the deck.
The lake fish scattered across the deck, flapping and writhing.
Su Yu changed out of his diving suit.
He had worn it for two reasons: first, it was more form-fitting than his regular clothes, making it more convenient, and second, if he fell into the water, the diving suit would provide better protection.
Now that he was done, he naturally changed back into his regular clothes.
The fishermen examined the dead firefin, exclaiming in amazement, "Young man, you're incredibly skilled. If the firefin had managed to get close to the edge of the net, we would have wasted our efforts today!"
"Your skills are not just impressive, but your strength is formidable too. Otherwise, you couldn't have defeated a first-stage magical beast so easily."
"I'm learning a lot today. To be honest, in all my years as a fisherman, this is the first time I've encountered a firefin!"
"The last time our village caught a firefin was about 20 years ago, right?"
"Indeed, it was when the village chief herself took action."
The five fishermen chatted animatedly around the firefin.
However, as Su Yu listened, he noticed some intriguing points in their conversation.
He spoke up, "Please wait a moment, everyone. I have a question."
The fishermen, naturally, did not ignore their benefactor, as they still needed Su Yu to pay them.
The fishermen turned to look at Su Yu, "Young man, what's your question?"
"Here's the thing," Su Yu said, looking at one of the fishermen, "You said this is the first time you've seen a firefin. Is that true?"
The fishermen present had been handpicked by the ship's captain, each with over 10 years of experience, and some had fished their entire lives.
If this fisherman said it was his first time seeing a firefin, just how rare were firefins?
The fisherman immediately replied, "Of course it's true. Why would I lie to you? Firefin Fish are extremely rare. In our village, we might only encounter one every one or two years. It's perfectly normal that I haven't seen one in over a decade."
Another fisherman chimed in, "That's right. I've been fishing for 15 years, and I've never seen one either. I've only heard about them from others. This is the first time I've actually seen one with my own eyes."
"Is that so?" Su Yu's brow furrowed slightly.
Encountering a Firefin Fish, which only appears every one or two years, made him wonder if he was just incredibly unlucky or if there was another reason. However, he couldn't just guess the truth, so he shook his head and stopped thinking about it.
Maybe it was just a coincidence?
"Let's head back to the village. The sun is about to set," Su Yu said, glancing at the setting sun in the distance.
"Sure thing!" the fishermen replied cheerfully.
This time, they not only had a bountiful catch but also a rare Firefin Fish. It was truly an exciting day!
One of the fishermen smiled at Su Yu, "Kid, when we get back, you can sell the Firefin Fish to the merchant Kent. Such a rare catch is worth a good price, so don't let him off easy!"
"Don't worry," Su Yu smiled back.
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The medium-sized fishing boat returned laden with their harvest.
With a favorable wind, they arrived back at the port 20 minutes later.
At this time, the Sunlight Village port was bustling with activity.
Other Blue Star players were also returning around this time, and there were many more adventurers at the dock that Su Yu didn't recognize.
These adventurers were likely natives of the Skrull planet, but they were all disguised as little blue men, so Su Yu couldn't tell which were Skrulls and which were beasts from the Wild Continent.
Some of these adventurers were haggling with the boat captains to rent their boats, while others were setting out for another round of fishing before the sun set.
Su Yu learned from the fishermen on the way back that, according to Sunlight Village's rules, night fishing was strictly prohibited. It was said that the lake was extremely dangerous at night.
Su Yu had considered going out to fish at night himself, as it would be a waste to just sit idle. However, the five fishermen strongly advised against it, warning him of the high risk of death.
After some thought, Su Yu decided to abandon the idea.
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As the fishing boat docked, Su Yu immediately saw two familiar figures waving at the dock: Zhong Feng and Yun Zhong Mudu.
They had returned earlier and were waiting to greet the others.
As soon as the boat docked, Su Yu jumped from the deck onto the pier.
"Zhong Feng, how was your catch?" Su Yu asked with a smile.
"My catch was good, a full 400 kilograms!" Zhong Feng replied with a smile.
Yun Zhong Mudu sighed, "Alas, I wasn't as lucky. I only managed to catch less than 200 kilograms."
"Better luck next time," Su Yu patted his shoulder. "By the way, has everyone returned?"
Yun Zhong Mudu answered, "You're the third to last. Avril (a European player) and Ice Black Tea haven't returned yet, but the rest have all come back."
"I see," Su Yu nodded.
Zhong Feng added, "We're waiting at the dock for everyone to gather before taking the catch to the altar... Oh, and Lao Meng's group had a good catch too. I'll call him over to pay the fishermen."
"Alright," Su Yu agreed. "Let's wait together. Ice Black Tea and Avril should be back soon."
(End of Chapter)
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