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Chapter 488: The Flood Really Happened, Obsession with Fishing
Gazing out at the sea, the crazy old man sat cross-legged on the ground and spoke, "Miss Jenny, this journey has felt both familiar and strange. In this world, many insignificant events often harbor vast conspiracies. I don't understand them, nor do I have the energy to understand them. I won't ask why you summoned me to the Air Force's place to fish. I have only one request—tell me something about to happen that will convince me of your wisdom and foresight! Then, I'll join you, even if it means fishing."

Dachun was shocked. This old man is not crazy! He can sense us!

But what did he mean by "very familiar yet strange"? Had a similar nightmare sleepwalker visited him before? Then it could only be Oak City, with its many nightmares, right? So the old man must have thought a large organization had come to him. He must be very capable, to have such confidence!
But why did his request seem to be related to astrological predictions? Did he find out that I was an astrologer?
Jenny was stunned: "This is not that complicated——"

The crazy old man waved his hands and said, "If you don't convince me, I won't do anything, no matter how simple it is. There's no point in talking about it. You can say that the sun will definitely rise tomorrow, but I don't necessarily believe it. I think it will be cloudy tomorrow, hahahaha~~"

Holy crap! His suggestion seems to be related to astrologers. Astrologers can predict the weather!
The crazy old man finished laughing, his face darkened: "If you can't tell me, I'm going home! Don't bother me next time."

Dachun suddenly remembered something important and decided to take a gamble: "Jenny, tell him..."

Jenny said, "There will be a flood in the Snow Crystal River outside the city, which will submerge some farms downstream."

Dachun's bet was that even though the Imperial airships had spotted the avalanche, they'd immediately come chasing the water elementals, not bothering to notify the downstream. Furthermore, the Empire's airship operations were so covert, they probably didn't want to expose themselves and wouldn't notify anyone.

Besides, the farms outside the city were all seized by the Marquis, who was in cahoots with Oak City. So the flooding of the farms proves that my nightmare is not the same as Oak City's...

The crazy old man was stunned: "When?"

Jenny struggled and said, "Maybe, almost, it's almost there."

The crazy old man laughed heartily. "If the farms downstream really were flooded, that would be a truly tragic event! Okay, such a major event will definitely result in a city announcement. I'll wait and see! Anyway, it's a very happy thing for an old man like me to be able to watch the sea with a beautiful young lady in such a romantic place by the sea!"

Looking at his gloating attitude, it seems like he also hopes to be drowned?

But the next moment, a snorting voice rang out: "You still want to accompany a young lady to see the sea? You are dreaming, old man!"

Dachun was startled suddenly, and suddenly found an old man running towards him from a distance with a fishing rod and a bucket, his whole body full of determination!
Oh my god! Dachun looked back and suddenly found that the fisherman was gone. He didn't know when he woke up and ran over in his physical form?

However, the obsession is still there, which is great, it doesn’t affect me!

The crazy old man was stunned: "Air Force man, are you awake?"

The fisherman said angrily: "I woke up because I had to pee!"

The crazy old man chuckled and said, "Do you think you can catch the fish you've been dreaming of for decades today?"

The fisherman threw a bottle of wine from the bucket and said, "Crazy old man, you have to believe in the power of belief. Miss Jenny, would you like a bottle?"

Jenny waved her hand immediately, but suddenly changed her mind: “Then one bottle please.”

The fisherman laughed: "That's right, only change can lead to breakthroughs."

The crazy old man took a sip with disdain: "You've been fishing in this place for decades, drinking this brand of wine, why don't you change it up?"

The fisherman got anxious: "This is called perseverance..."

Jenny also took a sip and asked, "Two uncles, will your loud talking disturb the fish?"

The fisherman finally came to his senses: "That's right!" The crazy old man laughed wildly: "Since I can't catch any fish, I might as well make a big noise. That way, the old man can find an excuse for his failure..."

Although Dachun listened to their laughter and chatter, he was deeply troubled. Would there be a flood? If the flood didn't come, it would really ruin the atmosphere...

But at this moment, a tall and thin figure came running over from the distance carrying a wooden rack on his back.

Dachun was stunned again, and Van Gogh also woke up and ran over in his physical body!
Then he simply set up his easel and bench, sat behind the three of them, and started painting.

Well, what a great atmosphere.

There is no need to rush in life, and perhaps there is no need to force a breakthrough of inspiration. Just look at Jenny, who seems to be very happy as she drinks half asleep and listens to the old guys chatting and laughing. At least she is no longer the "sad Jenny".

This warm atmosphere is actually more suitable for sleeping, so Dachun decided to continue taking a nap.

……

4pm, 4am during gaming.

Dachun was suddenly awakened by an in-game announcement—Announcement from Gem Starlight City: Emergency Notice! Major flooding has occurred in the development area. Vessels in the downstream Blue Crystal River basin should immediately prepare to disembark. The first flood peak is expected to reach the Blue Crystal River!
Dachun trembled all over, the flood was really coming!

At this moment, the two old men who were chatting and laughing just now immediately looked at Jenny in surprise, and Jenny looked in the direction of Dachun.

Well, after all, the disaster was caused by me, so I shouldn't be happy, it's immoral. But what should I do if I can't hold it in?
The crazy old man drank the remaining wine in the bottle and sighed: "I keep my word. I work with the new boss. But I know the rules, and I don't ask who the boss is! The boss says what to do, and I will do my best."

So this counts as having a subordinate? And it's really well-behaved. I was just worried about how to keep it a secret!
Dachun instructed Jenny: "Gather the four of you and try to catch the fish!"

The crazy old man laughed: "It's interesting to make the impossible possible. Let's get started!"

As he spoke, the crazy old man exuded a sense of obsession all over his body. The four dreams overlapped - no, three people were already awake, this space could no longer be called a dream, but it felt like something similar!
Dachun is also going to try out this professional skill that he has never used before - System prompt: You have activated the astrologer's professional skill of primary prediction of fish catches, and your team's fishing success rate has been improved.

Uh...uh?

Is this the only effect of this skill? It doesn't say that you will definitely catch this precious Phoenix fish?
But the next moment, the fisherman raised his rod and said, "It's hooked!"

Dachun was shocked, right?

But it was just an ordinary small yellow croaker!
——System prompt: Congratulations! Your fishery prediction was successful. Your primary fishery prediction has been upgraded to Level 2, and you have received achievement rewards: Mana +1, Stamina +1, and Carrying Weight +1.

Damn, my skills have been upgraded just like that!
The crazy old man laughed heartily: "Where is the love fish in my dream?"

The fisherman excitedly swung his rod and said, "Old man, I haven't encountered such a scene in decades—"

Before he could finish his words, the bell rang again. The fisherman immediately lifted up his rod and caught another fish!
——System prompt: Congratulations! Your primary fishery forecast has been upgraded to level 3...

Oh my god! Dachun immediately looked down at the sea. Fish were gathering and surging beneath the surface. Could it be that they were being pulled here by the power of obsession? Am I relying on their obsession to continuously upgrade my prediction skills?
(End of this chapter)