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

December 4th, early morning.

One day until the day I join the police force to hunt monsters...

Li Tianxing rowed his own small sampan, drifting on the Qinghe River.

The river breeze blew over his seemingly thin body, but Li Tianxing did not feel cold.

"This Zhenyue Nourishing Blood Technique is indeed a good technique!"

Although not sharp, it excels in its steady and methodical approach.

Thanks to its body-reshaping effects, my muscle density and strength have greatly improved.

My current level...

It should be with the introduction of Zhenyue Nourishing Blood Exercise.

We've successfully reached the second stage of the first realm, "Flesh Forging"!

[Technique: Zhenyue Nourishing Blood Exercise (Beginner)]

Progress: (10/300)

[Ability: As firm as a rock, as powerful as a spring.]

[Rock Solid: Greatly increases defense and strengthens the body's resistance to various ailments, such as poison and dizziness.]

[A surge of vital energy: Enhances the body's blood and energy, significantly increasing strength and explosive power.]

Li Tianxing's mind stirred, and he saw his skin glow with a yellowish-brown sheen.

The tawny sheen was masked by his bronze skin, revealing nothing.

At the same time, his muscles began to rapidly fill with blood...

It was as if he had inexhaustible strength throughout his body.

"Is this the effect of being as solid as a rock and as exuberant as a spring?"

My strength and defense have increased exponentially!

At the same time, my feet seemed to be rooted to the ground, no matter how the opponent attacked.

I can remain completely still.

Let's test the defense again...

Li Tianxing specially took out a short knife for personal protection.

He extended his forearm and lightly made a cut on it with his dagger.

There was a dull thud, like a blunt knife striking a stubborn rock!

Li Tianxing threw the dagger onto the boat...

There was only a faint, whitish mark on his forearm, without even breaking the skin.

"My attacking skill is the Pine-Splitting Palm, my defensive skill is the Mountain-Suppressing and Blood-Nourishing Technique, and my water-based skill is the Wave-Chasing Technique."

He also mastered two basic skills: "fishing" and "reading"...

If I continue to reflect for a few more years, wouldn't I be able to learn even more?

Or even to integrate certain techniques and create new ones?

When Li Tianxing struck out with his palm, the sound of wind breaking could be heard...

"With the enhancement of the Zhenyue Nourishing Blood Technique, my palm speed and power have become even stronger!"

I don't know what levels are after "beginner".

What could it be...?

[Technique: Fishing (Beginner)]

Progress: (200/300)

[Skills: Identifying fish behavior, basic swimming skills, and using the current for support.]

"My fishing skill was the first to reach progress level 200!"

Just 100 more points needed to advance to the next stage...

How about we go to the deeper waters today and see if we can spot the legendary treasure fish?

Li Tianxing had been in the shallow water area for quite some time.

But they still couldn't find any trace of the treasure fish...

……

Qinghe River, deep water area.

Li Tianxing rowed his own small sampan here.

I don't know if it's just my imagination.

Li Tianxing always felt that the water in the deeper area seemed cooler and bluer...

He looked around and found that there were very few boats around.

His small sampan was the only boat in sight.

The rest of the boats were large vessels used by groups of several people!

The boat was full of experienced fishermen...

"Let's go into the water here. Anyway, we can tell the fish activity level, so it doesn't really matter where we go..."

Li Tianxing stopped rowing and took off his clothes.

It revealed sexy and beautiful muscle lines!

"Thump—"

Li Tianxing grabbed a small net and jumped into the water.

They began a real "fishing" operation!

Just as Li Tianxing entered the water.

A passing ship happened to sail by.

The ship gradually slowed down...

Several experienced fishermen on the boat began to talk:

"What? I didn't see that wrong, did I?!"

"In such cold weather, and in deep water, why would someone go into the water alone?"

"Is this kid a hothead?"

"Going into the water in this weather, doesn't he know how big the temperature difference is between the water and the boat?"

"Yes, the key is that I'm alone!"

If someone chokes on water or gets cramps, wouldn't they just be left to die in the river?

At this moment, a voice that sounded somewhat familiar to Li Tianxing rang out.

A person lifted the curtain and stepped out of the cabin.

It was Wang Li, who was wearing a gray short-sleeved shirt.

He waved his hand and said:

"Stop the boat, I want to see what kind of fish this greenhorn can catch."

If something really dangerous happens, the brothers can still come to the rescue!

"Brother Li, are you sure?"

"We've come here today to find the treasure fish, as instructed by the young master."

"Hmm, it's been a long time since I've seen someone dare to be alone in this late autumn."

That's a reckless fool jumping into deep water; I want to see...

Besides, it won't take long.

"Okay, I'll stop the boat right now, let's take a look!"

……

Li Tianxing was unaware that he was being watched by a crowd.

He leaped from his small sampan into the Qinghe River.

As free as a fish!

The deep waters of the Qinghe River are murky and bottomless...

Li Tianxing held a small net in his hand, his body swaying with the current, effortlessly!

"It is blessed with fishing and wave-riding skills."

"Here in the Qinghe River, I am likely several times stronger than I am on land!"

With a light push of his feet, Li Tianxing shot forward several meters!

Although it was very dark underwater and visibility was very low.

But with the help of his fishing skills, Li Tianxing seemed to have X-ray vision!

Later, in order to train his hearing.

Simply close your eyes and rely solely on your ears to identify the fish in the water.

"This one is too small, I don't want it!"

This is too big, my little net can't hold it, no way!

This one... is alright.

But I want the treasure fish. I'll let you go today, but no!

Li Tianxing swam in the water for more than ten minutes, but still couldn't find the treasure fish...

"Isn't it said that there are treasure fish in the deep water?"

"Could it be that Brother Li is joking with me?"

Li Tianxing parted a clump of water plants, only to be met with further disappointment.

He couldn't help but doubt whether the treasure fish Wang Li had mentioned actually existed!

However, I saw that monster with my own eyes a few days ago.

Since there are monsters in this world...

So it's perfectly reasonable for there to be a treasure fish!

Unwilling to give up, Li Tianxing continued searching for the treasure fish in the water...

……

Wang Li leaned against the deck and couldn't help but say:

"How much time has passed since he jumped in?"

"It's been... about fifteen minutes!"

Wang Li frowned:

"How could it stay submerged for so long?"

Could he not be an ordinary person, but a martial arts expert?

"I hope he didn't suffocate in the water..."

"Wait a minute, even if someone suffocates, shouldn't they float to the surface?"

"Stop talking nonsense. When you used to go fishing in the river, did you also hope that people would say you were suffocating?"

I see you've all become so well-off that you've forgotten where you came from!

Wang Li began to reprimand.

The younger brother who was being scolded chuckled:

"I was just being sarcastic, please don't take it to heart, Brother Li."

Well... there aren't many people in our circle.

"I've never heard of anyone being able to dive for this long!"

Wang Li glanced at the small sampan floating on the river.

He squinted, feeling that the clothes on the small sampan and the tattered straw sandals seemed somewhat familiar...

"Impossible! He's a fishing novice, no way!"

Wang Li shook his head, dispelling the unrealistic thoughts in his mind.

He admitted that Li Tianxing had some talent for fishing.

But that has to be within one's own understanding...

The ability to dive alone for more than ten minutes without taking a breath was beyond Wang Li's comprehension!

……

"I can't hold my breath any longer, I need to surface for air..."

Li Tianxing pushed off with both feet, preparing to float up for air.

But just then, a peculiar sound of flowing water caught his attention!

Li Tianxing looked carefully toward the direction from which the sound came...

He witnessed an unbelievable scene!

A huge, fat fish was actually gleaming with silver light!

It's swimming in the water!