Starting with fishing, I've traversed a chaotic world of demons and martial arts.

Anlan County, 1914 (the third year of the Republic of China).

The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and the surface of the Qinghe River was as smooth as a mirror, with a few small fish occasionally leaping out and creating ripples.

Li Tianxing was standing on a simple sampan, looking down at the fish basket at his feet.

Inside the fish basket, besides a few small fish and shrimp, there were only a few sparse water plants.

Next to the fish basket was a pair of straw sandals with worn-out edges. The worn-out areas revealed the whitish hemp thread, which had been soaked in river water and carried a faint fishy smell.

"This amount of small fish and shrimp isn't even enough for us to eat, let alone sell at the fish market..."

This absurd and chaotic world.

Li Tianxing sighed and looked around. At this time, many fishermen like him had gradually appeared at Qinghe Wharf.

Li Tianxing traveled downstream and heard the sounds of ship horns, workers shouting, conflicts between gangs of all sizes on the riverbank, and the shouts and curses of the river patrol officers...

However, besides these noisy voices, there is even more silence and apathy among the people at the bottom of society!

The oppressive atmosphere seemed to permeate the air, constantly surrounding the people at the bottom of society.

For them, having a full meal is the greatest happiness in the world...

This is the third day since Li Tianxing transmigrated to this world, and he has gradually adapted to his surroundings.

He pulled a hardened, grayish-brown rice bran cake from his pocket.

This bran cake is made from the rice husks left after rice is milled.

It is made by mixing wheat bran, soybean residue, and even dried and ground wild vegetable roots and aquatic plants.

If a little bit of soybean flour or corn flour is added, it is already a rare "good product".

Li Tianxing took a bite indifferently; he no longer cared about the taste or nutrition.

The most important thing right now is to fill our stomachs first and have the strength to fish.

"The Great Sheng Republic of China, this world is very similar to the Republic of China of my previous life, whether it is the lifestyle or the geographical map."

However, nowadays warlords hold sway, gangs run rampant, and bandits roam the mountains.

Under the threat of gunfire, order has begun to crumble.

The upper class can still enjoy a life of singing and dancing, but the lower class is still working themselves to the bone just to have enough to eat.

It's even named Dasheng? How laughable!

Li Tianxing reluctantly bit into the bran cake, the dull, earthy taste and faint musty smell on his tongue pulling him back to reality:

"This bran cake is so dry, I want to eat a sesame flatbread with pork tenderloin, and I want to drink milk tea!"

After taking a few bites of the bran cake, Li Tianxing stuffed the remaining half into his pocket.

After he finished eating, he prepared to start fishing.

He has never slacked off in the days since he transmigrated!

Li Tianxing rolled up his sleeves, revealing his thin forearms and pale, somewhat sickly skin.

"This body is really weak. It seems that the previous owner was a young master whose family had some status in the previous dynasty."

Unfortunately, his family fell into decline, and he also encountered a warlord coup.

He then fled to Anlan County, but his arrogance led him to his death.

Li Tianxing recalled his past life's memories, some of which were blurry, and some things he couldn't remember clearly...

But he knew he was skilled in calligraphy and painting, and especially loved reading.

Unfortunately, I was born in a chaotic era, and writing and reading were no longer as important as they were in my previous life.

The most important thing is to have enough to eat first!

He remained calm, picked up the fishing net beside him, swung it forcefully, and began to cast the net.

After three days of repetition, his net-slinging motion became very smooth.

Li Tianxing had no idea how many times he had cast the net...

In short, he didn't want to end his life so meaninglessly.

He wants to live!

"Since we're here, let's make the best of it."

They say hard work leads to wealth, right? I haven't slacked off on fishing for the past three days. At least give me a big catch today, God!

Although Li Tianxing worked very hard, fishing is something that cannot be mastered in just a few days.

Most importantly, you need to be able to read fish behavior and understand the water.

Unfortunately, the original owner had never done any manual labor and was only slightly skilled in swimming.

Li Tianxing could only rely on the water for sustenance and slowly familiarize himself with the surroundings...

Just then, a gust of bleak autumn wind blew by.

Li Tianxing, dressed in coarse linen clothes, shivered and reached out to hold onto the wooden deck beside him.

"It's so cold... I heard there are martial arts schools in Anlan County. I wonder if I'll have the chance to learn martial arts in the future."

Strengthen your body, otherwise you might not even be able to beat a woman in the future!

However, given my current financial situation, I'm probably overthinking it.

Li Tianxing held onto the deck, looking at his reflection in the river.

Perhaps because of his good background, Li Tianxing has a handsome appearance; just looking at his face, he could be considered a "young heartthrob".

But she was too thin, her skin was bloodless, and she looked frail.

"Huh... why are there words in the water?!"

Li Tianxing looked at his reflection, initially thinking it was an illusion.

But when he rubbed his eyes and looked closely, it was indeed a cluster of small golden characters floating right in front of him!

[Technique: Fishing (Beginner)]

Progress: (49/100)

[Ability: None]

Li Tianxing stared intently at the panel in front of him, his hands gripping the deck tightly, yet he was completely unaware of it.

He knew that his chance had come!

At the same time, he also noticed a line of small gray text at the very bottom...

[Demon Soul: None]

The first three rows are all gold, but the last column, which contains the words "Demon Soul," is gray.

"This is my cheat code?! I knew it! How could a transmigrator not have a cheat code...?"

Li Tianxing, who had loved reading novels in his previous life, suddenly understood.

This panel-like thing wasn't floating on the river; it appeared right in front of my eyes!

"Hard work pays off. The '49' in front of it should represent my fishing skills over the past few days."

As for the "100" at the end, that should be the level I've broken through!

In other words, as long as I keep working hard, I will be rewarded by heaven, I will surely achieve something, and once I do, I will be proven forever, never to regress!

Li Tianxing took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

It was as if she was releasing all the frustration and repression that had been weighing on her heart for the past few days.

People need something to look forward to in life.

Li Tianxing calmed himself down:

"But what is this demon soul...? Could it be that this so-called Great Sheng Republic of China even has demons?!"

But then he thought, if he himself could travel through time, it wouldn't be surprising if there were demons and monsters in this world...

Li Tianxing shook his head, deciding not to think about these things for the time being.

"To hell with demons, let's eat first!"

At this moment, Li Tianxing felt as if his frail body contained boundless power.

This power is called "hope".

Suddenly, Li Tianxing saw the fishing net sink abruptly.

He immediately gripped the fishing net tightly, feeling a heavy and struggling pull from the taut rope in his hand.

This sensation is not the subtle, trembling feeling you get from small fish!

Li Tianxing was quite excited: "The goods have arrived!"

Li Tianxing suddenly pulled the fishing net upwards, watching the water splash all around him.

Until a silvery-white shadow appeared before Li Tianxing's eyes.

"It's a big grass carp, probably weighing around seven or eight pounds!"

Li Tianxing gritted his teeth and used all his strength to pull up the fishing net. A huge grass carp was writhing desperately in the net.

The fishing net carried up grass carp and hundreds of water droplets that had broken free from the river's surface, creating a brief but dazzling arc in the air.

"Clatter—"

The silvery-white grass carp landed on the boat, wriggling desperately.

Li Tianxing loosened the net, panting heavily, and sat down on the deck.

He looked at the silvery-white grass carp and swallowed hard.

"Looks like... I'll finally get to have some meat tonight. I should be able to get a good amount of money selling this fish to the fishmonger."

After finishing his reflections, Li Tianxing looked at the panel that appeared in front of him.

Instantly, he was filled with fighting spirit and energy.

[Technique: Fishing (Beginner)]

Progress: (58/100)

[Ability: None]

[Demon Soul: None]

"Just now, a grass carp gave me 9 points of proficiency."

Liver, liver, liver!

If you don't have talent, then repeat the process!