Da Si Nong: I really don’t want to farm

Chapter 498 This taste alone makes it worthwhile to raise them on a large scale.

The easiest thing to break through is undoubtedly the thing that has already reached its limit.

That's what happened to Da Huang.

Its lifespan was already nearing its end, but thanks to Xu Yue's spiritual rain and other things, it broke through its limit.

It ate quite a lot of chives during that period.

Zhang Ruoxi wasn't going; she wanted to stay home with the children. Xu Yue had no choice but to go alone.

However, Xu Yue did not go immediately.

Instead, we waited for several days.

These past few days, I've been going to the newly built lab every day to make sure there are no problems before I set off.

"I need to go to Jincheng to see Wang Haolin and the others about something," Xu Yue said to Ning Yun. "Don't go running around these next few days. If anything goes wrong, we can help you out."

"The octopus should be fine, right?" Ning Yun said. "However, I really don't plan to go there anytime soon."

“It’s not just that octopus that’s causing problems,” Xu Yue said. “If mercenaries come and accidentally break the sealing formation or something, that would be a real mess. Those people are crazy.”

Are mercenaries crazy?
They'll go crazy as long as the profits are big enough.

Ning Yun nodded.

This concern is not unfounded.

Several waves of mercenaries were defeated in Peach Blossom Village, but more mercenaries still went there.

What is this if not madness?
The highest bounty right now is for that octopus.

Even when Yan Tian and his group were escorted by the army, they were attacked by mercenaries. Now, it's possible that no one is eyeing the school.

If the seal is broken even slightly, the octopus could break free.

After Xu Yue left, apart from Ning Yun, probably no one could subdue that octopus at the fifth level.

"Is there a problem with the Chilongtan Reservoir?"

Ning Yun asked curiously.

“Wang Haolin and his team caught quite a few large fish before, some of which even reached the theoretical limit of their species,” Xu Yue said. “There is a spirit array in the Chilongtan Reservoir. I’ll go and see if the fish will break their limits under the stimulation of the spirit array.”

"Are you worried about a giant octopus appearing in the reservoir?" Ning Yun said. "It shouldn't be that serious. That giant octopus must have had quite a few adventures in the sea."

"I'm planning to do some research to see if I can raise some spirit fish," Xu Yue said with a smile. "Don't you think they might taste even better?"

"Is it possible that their meat is even tougher?" Ning Yun said. "The meat of big fish is both tough and dry."

"If I had one, I'd like to try it out," Xu Yue said with a smile. "Breaking the limit once should mean advancing to the next realm. That giant octopus must have broken the limit five times to be so terrifying. Of course, this is just my guess, and it still needs to be verified."

"The genetic shackles mentioned in science fiction novels?" Ning Yun nodded and said, "However, they have nothing in common with the path of cultivation. It's really hard to say how many times that giant octopus will break through."

"Perhaps," Xu Yue said. "Perhaps someone can discover a scientifically extraordinary path."

"If we can really figure it out, then we don't know whether it will be a good thing or a bad thing."

Ning Yun sighed.

Having lived abroad, he was well aware of the rampant nature of supernatural crimes. Only in China were the Special Administration Bureau suppressing them, and the major sects also restraining their disciples.

But there will be a wave from time to time.

Didn't the Taoyuan Village specialty store in Qinghe Village get robbed before?
Once a person possesses power, they will think about using that power to change their circumstances.

What if you don't have money?
What if you take a fancy to something?

Of course, these are not issues that a wage earner like him needs to consider.

Yes, in Ning Yun's view, he is now just an employee.

A worker who is slightly better than those high-level workers.

At least he's not short of money.

He not only received high bonuses, but more importantly, he also received a significant share of the profits from the pharmaceutical products.

The two chatted for a while, and then Xu Yue left.

The next day, he drove to Chilongtan Reservoir.

Chilongtan Reservoir is near Jincheng, and business there has always been very good.

"Mr. Xu!"

As soon as Xu Yue arrived, someone recognized him.

"Mr. Zhou, you're here."

Xu Yue looked at the man and said with a smile.

Zhou Chaosheng was formerly the manager of Yuelai Hotel in Gong'an City, then became the head of Taoyuan Village Fishing Center, and then was transferred to Chilongtan Reservoir.

Now, it's not just about managing this area, but about managing all the reservoirs that have been developed.

"I just got back from Dezhou. I'm planning to send some of my long-time employees there," Zhou Chaosheng said. "What brings you here, Mr. Xu?"

"I'll check on the reservoir while I'm at it. You can go about your business," Xu Yue said. "Are Wang Haolin and the others still in Dezhou?"

Xu Yue nodded and then walked towards the reservoir.

There are many people fishing today, and many others are just sightseeing.

Chilongtan Reservoir is now the most famous leisure and entertainment place in Jincheng.

Of course, the prices are quite high, but it is still very popular among the wealthy.

Fishermen also enjoy coming here to fish.

Xu Yue stood by the reservoir, scanning it with his divine sense.

Huh?
It actually exists.

A Ya fish weighing over 20 kilograms.

This was somewhat unexpected by Xu Yue.

After all, Xu Yue had anticipated that fish weighing over 100 pounds were more likely to be involved.

The Ya fish resembles a carp in shape, with scales as fine as a trout. It has a smooth texture, tender flesh, and is rich in nutrients. It is not greasy even after eating it for a long time and has been a tribute to the emperor throughout history.

This fish is a rare cold-water fish, and its most distinctive feature is that it has a sword hidden in its head.

Legend has it that this sword was accidentally dropped into the water by Nuwa when she was mending the sky, and it has transformed into a magical artifact. Therefore, this sword has become the biggest symbol for distinguishing the authenticity of Ya fish.

I wonder if the sword of this mutated Ya Yu will also mutate?

These Ya fish were probably not bought by Wang Haolin and his group, but rather were already present in the reservoir.

Huh?
and also.

There were actually several mutated ones.

A carp weighing over 200 jin, a grass carp weighing over 300 jin, and a silver carp that is estimated to weigh over 100 jin.

In addition, there are many large fish in this reservoir, but none of them have broken the limit yet.

Want me to bring one up and have a taste?
Xu Yue then called Zhou Chaosheng and asked him to prepare a water tank.

You only need to be able to put in a fish that weighs about 30 pounds.

He took a liking to the mutated Ya fish.

Getting the Naya fish out of the reservoir was a piece of cake for Xu Yue.

"Mr. Xu, is this alright?"

Not long after, Zhou Chaosheng found Xu Yue with a water tank in his hand.

"no problem."

Xu Yue took the water tank and then walked to a spot where he wouldn't disturb the anglers next to him, and placed the water tank into the water.

Zhou Chaosheng, who was following behind, looked puzzled.

The fishermen nearby were also puzzled by this.

Because Xu Yue wasn't filling the water tank with water, but rather holding onto the edge of the tank with the opening facing the center of the reservoir, as if waiting for something.

A moment later, a fish swam into the box.

Xu Yue then picked up the box.

Zhou Chaosheng was dumbfounded.

The fisherman next to him was also dumbfounded.

"Fuck!"

Someone couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "What the hell is this?"

"A Ya fish! It's so big!"

Zhou Chaosheng was astonished when he saw the fish in the box.

Zhou Chaosheng knew that there were Ya fish in the reservoir, after all, some anglers had caught them before.

I never expected it to be so big.

Ya fish can typically grow to 1-3 kilograms, with the largest individuals reaching 10 kilograms.

This fish is clearly beyond the norm.

"Is this a Ya fish?"

"probably."

"It just walked right into the trap?"

The nearby fishermen, out of curiosity, gathered around.

"Young man, are you selling these fish?" Someone seemed interested in buying them.

I've never eaten such a big Ya fish before.

"Feel sorry!"

Xu Yue shook his head in refusal, then straightened the water tank and left.

Zhou Chaosheng was somewhat puzzled, but he neither stopped them nor followed them.

He could tell that Xu Yue was about to leave.

Just come and grab a fish and leave?

Then this fish is probably something special.

"Mr. Zhou, who is that young man? He just picked up the fish and left without saying a word?"

Someone recognized Zhou Chaosheng and asked him a question out of curiosity.

"big boss."

Zhou Chaosheng replied with a smile.

The big boss?

That must be the big boss of this reservoir.

"Is he Xu Yue?"

Someone said in surprise.

He clearly knew that the big boss of the reservoir was Xu Yue.

The other bosses also have impressive backgrounds; some are said to be second-generation heirs of Yuelai Hotel and Rongzhou Group, while others are sons of government officials.

However, he is best known as Xu Yue from Taoyuan Village.

He is the largest shareholder of this reservoir.

"What I really want to know is how he did it? He just turned the tank over there and a 20-pound Ya fish voluntarily went in."

"Have you ever seen a Ya fish weighing over 20 pounds?"

Xu Yue ignored the people's comments, put the water tank in the trunk of the car, and headed straight for the Dezhou Reservoir where Wang Haolin and the others were.

It only takes a little over an hour to get from Jincheng to Dezhou.

However, the reservoir where Wang Haolin and his group were located was still an hour's drive from Dezhou City.

It was already afternoon when Xu Yue found them.

"Rare visitor!"

Wang Haolin and the others were somewhat surprised to see Xu Yue.

"I brought you some good things."

Xu Yue smiled and took the water tank out of the trunk.

"Huh, is that a Ya fish?"

"should be."

"How can it be so big?"

Wang Haolin and the others looked at the fish, somewhat surprised and uncertain.

"It was caught in the Chilongtan Reservoir," Xu Yue said. "You've probably heard about the giant octopus, haven't you?"

Several people nodded.

"This Ya fish has mutated like that giant octopus, only not as violently?" Hu Hai said, looking at Xu Yue. "There are fish mutations appearing in the Chilongtan Reservoir?"

"Are you worried that a giant octopus-like killer might grow in the reservoir?" Shen Yu said. "Given enough time, it's not impossible."

"We can take precautions against poultry and livestock, but we can't be so sure about the fish in the reservoir."

Tie Wei frowned, clearly guessing Xu Yue's purpose in contacting them this time.

"A fish that slipped through the net!"

Wang Haolin also frowned and said something.

They were all intelligent people and naturally aware of the potential dangers.

Perhaps ordinary mutated fish are nothing to them.

But for ordinary people, that may not be the case.

If Ya fish can grow to 20 or 30 pounds, then what about grass carp, arapaima, and Mekong catfish?
They run a fishing pond.

If a fish pulls an angler into the water and eats him, that would be a real problem.

"This is troublesome!"

Mu Xiaoyan couldn't help but say something.

"Is there a solution?"

Shen Yu looked at Xu Yue and couldn't help but ask a question.

They had no choice, but Xu Yue was different.

"Let's not rush to figure out how to solve this," Xu Yue said. "Let's try the fish first and see how it tastes."

The group exchanged glances and smiled.

"What I really want to know is whether the sword on the fish head has mutated."

Hu Hai said with a smile.

Xu Yue wasn't in a hurry, and there was no use in them being anxious.

Is this mutated Ya fish tasty?

good to eat!

Very tasty.

Not only does it taste good, but it is also helpful for cultivation.

This flavor alone makes it worthwhile to raise them on a large scale.

"You're not thinking of breeding these mutant fish, are you?" Shen Yu asked Xu Yue. "We can control poultry and livestock, but aquaculture might be a bit more complicated."

It's just a bit troublesome, not that there's no way to fix it.

Ordinary people would definitely encounter problems raising livestock, but what about cultivators?

"It shouldn't be easy for it to mutate," Xu Yue said. "Just keep an eye on it. Regular patrols should be fine. Of course, the safety measures at the fishing grounds need to be strengthened."

Wang Haolin and the others nodded.

If it's discovered during the inspection, then it can be resolved.

How to deal with it?

Didn't they just solve it?

"We were thinking about doing some marine aquaculture and sea fishing in the future," Hu Hai said with a smile and a shake of his head. "But now it seems that we won't have the chance."

“As long as your cultivation is sufficient, there will be no problem,” Xu Yue said. “However, it’s best to avoid going to the deep sea. The ocean may be more dangerous than the deep mountains.”

Everyone nodded.

"Don't neglect your cultivation," Xu Yue said. "This world is becoming more and more interesting, but also more and more dangerous."

Danger?

It was indeed dangerous. They had heard that even two experts at the fifth level couldn't do anything to that giant octopus, and it was Xu Yue who finally took care of it.

Who can guarantee that giant octopuses like the one in the ocean will simply disappear?
Perhaps there are even more powerful ones.

For a master like Xu Yue, the changes in this world are indeed becoming more and more interesting.

But for weaklings like them, that is undoubtedly becoming increasingly dangerous.

For ordinary people, it goes without saying.

Xu Yue didn't rush back. Instead, he went fishing with Wang Haolin and the others, and then stayed overnight before going back.

The main reason I came here this time is to get together with them.

Such opportunities will likely become increasingly rare in the future.

The next day, instead of driving directly back to Taoyuan Village, they went to Chilong Reservoir and caught another two-meter-long upturned beak.

Since I've come all this way, I should at least bring something back home.

Ya fish is delicious, and so is mandarin fish.

Unfortunately, the Ya fish is only good for eating. The sword inside its head is a bit larger than the average one, and its shape is more realistic, so it also has some other features.

Hu Hai snapped it up first.

Xu Yue wasn't interested in that; to him, it was just a fish bone with a rather unusual shape.

He wouldn't believe anything about a sword that Nuwa accidentally dropped while mending the sky being transformed into something else.

"Such a big upturned beak, caught from Chilongtan Reservoir?"

When Zhang Ruoxi saw Xu Yue unload a water tank from the car, she went over to take a look and was immediately surprised.

If a fisherman catches a bigmouth bass, he'll brag about it for ages, and this one is probably two meters long.

This is a fish that breaks limits.

“Yes!” Xu Yue said, “There are quite a few fish that have broken the limits in Chilongtan Reservoir. I ate a Ya fish with Wang Haolin and the others before, and it tasted extremely good, so I went to catch a mandarin fish for you guys when we came back. This should taste better than the grass carp and carp that have broken the limits.”

(End of this chapter)