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

The little boy's words piqued Li Tianxing's interest.

Can this talisman water be used for martial arts practice?

But drinking it alone definitely won't work...

Li Tianxing forcibly suppressed his curiosity and continued to ask:

"What's your name?"

What do you do on the ship?

The little boy pouted and said:

"My name is Mao Mao. I'm a child they kidnapped and used as their servant."

Li Tianxing softened his tone:

"Mao Mao... answer my questions honestly, and I'll get you out of here, okay?"

"Really! What is your identity, sir?"

Li Tianxing gripped the back of the other man's neck:

"Don't worry about who I am. If I say I'll get you out, I will."

Now tell me about the distribution of people here and the approximate strength of the members.

Mao Mao nodded, then immediately whispered:

"The strongest being on this ship is a being called the Holy Lord."

However, I have never met him.

I've only heard that he can bestow blessings, and those who receive his blessings become stronger.

Blessing?

Could it be that Wu Xu and Zhang Zhengqi were blessed by him?

"Yes, and those who are blessed by him must drink a certain amount of talisman water."

So I thought I'd take advantage of the fact that no one's around at night to steal two bottles of talisman water to drink.

Upon hearing this, Li Tianxing patted Mao Mao's little head:

"Mao Mao, you can't drink this talisman water directly!"

They must have been drinking the talisman water to neutralize something.

If you drink it directly, it becomes an addictive poison.

Upon hearing this, Mao Mao said, feeling wronged:

"Today, the Holy Lord finally managed to escape, and chaos erupted on the ship."

That's how I got the chance; otherwise, I would never have had the opportunity to come to this warehouse.

So I want to give it a try.

The Holy Lord's escape is a good thing for me.

Otherwise, if he were inside the ship, I probably wouldn't have been able to sneak in so easily...

"Besides the Holy Lord, are there any other relatively powerful individuals?"

"Yes, there is another man who doesn't appear often, but every time he does, he always wears a mask."

Everyone calls him the leader.

He usually comes over at night.

But he didn't come over tonight.

Li Tianxing narrowed his eyes:

"The cult leader? How often does he usually come over?"

Judging from his build, is he middle-aged or elderly?

Or perhaps someone similar to me?

Mao Mao thought for a moment:

"It's uncertain. Sometimes it happens every two or three days, and sometimes it takes four or five days."

Judging from his build, he should be about the same size as you, sir.

"I understand now. How many people on this ship know martial arts?"

"I don't know about that."

But there were about 70 people on board.

However, when we went to repair the boat today, some people fell into the river and drowned.

There are probably around 50 people left now.

Li Tianxing nodded. It seemed that this was undoubtedly the core of the Pudu Cult.

However, the cult leader is not here right now, so we must not alert him.

We'll arrest them together once the cult leader arrives!

Li Tianxing patted Mao Mao's head:

"Okay, I got it, Mao Mao. I'm getting ready to leave now. How's your swimming ability?"

A glimmer of hope flashed in Momo's eyes:

"My lord, are you really going to save me?"

Li Tianxing laughed:

"This cargo ship was damaged in an accident today, and a few people are missing. They probably don't even realize it, right?"

Mao Mao nodded excitedly:

"When does a few people not die on this ship?"

However, new people will soon be added to the ranks, so they don't care.

Even if someone jumped into the river to try and escape, in this cold weather they would only become fish bait.

Li Tianxing suddenly thought of Zhang Li.

It seems Zhang Li is a natural-born fishing prodigy; this frail little girl actually managed to survive and return home using a float...

Li Tianxing tucked the hair under his armpit.

"Let's go then!"

Li Tianxing returned to the place where he first boarded the ship.

He carefully threw the bodies of the two people he had killed into the river.

Then he swam back to his boat with Mao Mao.

……

The next day.

Police Department.

Inside Song Mao's office.

"That's what happened last night, Brother Mao."

Li Tianxing told the truth.

Song Mao had his feet propped up on the desk, and he seemed to be in a good mood.

"You did a great job, Tianxing, you didn't alert the enemy."

But... how can we just wait for the rabbit to run into our trap?

If our boat were just drifting in Soul-Stirring Bay, it would be far too conspicuous.

Even if the so-called cult leader originally wanted to return to the stronghold.

But these suspicious ships were spotted.

He probably won't go, right?

Li Tianxing sat opposite Song Mao:

"Brother Mao, I have a plan. Just leave it to me!"

Li Tianxing leaned close to Song Mao's ear and whispered a few words.

Song Mao asked with some doubt:

"Will this work? Are you sure, Tianxing?"

Li Tianxing's expression was solemn:

"It's almost certain, Brother Mao, leave it to me."

Song Mao patted Li Tianxing on the shoulder:

"Alright, once you've taken action, I'll immediately bring men to support you."

……

Two days later.

late at night.

Qinghe Wharf.

A figure dressed in black appeared at Qinghe Wharf.

He wore a black mask, making him seem to blend into the night.

The man boarded a small fishing boat.

The small fishing boat drifted gently and disappeared at the Qinghe Wharf.

The man in black stood on the boat, muttering to himself:

"Damn it! The Holy Lord was scared away!"

I wonder if it's back yet. I'd better go check its lair.

Just as the ship had sailed away.

A head popped up from underwater; it was Li Tianxing.

"This person must be the cult leader, right?"

It wasn't for nothing that I spent these past few days practicing my wave-riding skills in the river!

Li Tianxing and Song Mao discussed it and decided that plainclothes officers from the police department would guard the place during the day.

In the evening, it was Li Tianxing's turn to come over...

While cultivating, he also lay in wait in the water to see if there were any suspicious boats.

Only Li Tianxing's swimming skills allowed him to hide underwater at night without being discovered.

Li Tianxing helped himself onto his small boat, preparing to catch up with the masked fishing boat.

Meanwhile, a little kid was sleeping on Li Tianxing's small boat.

Li Tianxing patted his head to wake him up:

"Mao Mao, quickly go and inform Commander Song Mao..."

Let him bring the team over.

"Something's come up here, I need to go ahead first."

"I understand, Brother Xing, be careful!"

"Wait! Take this; keep it for your own safety."

Li Tianxing tossed his Ma brand paddle to Mao Mao.

After Li Tianxing rescued Mao Mao, he handed him over to Zhang Wei.

By having Mao Mao join Zhang Wei's fishing team, he was given a way out.

Li Tianxing has taught Mao Mao how to use the Ma brand paddle roller in the past two days.

I just don't know if this kid dares to fire.

Mao Mao took the gun that Li Tianxing handed him:

"Thanks, Brother Xing. Don't worry, I will definitely complete the mission."

Mao Mao bowed deeply to Li Tianxing with great gratitude, and then ran towards the police station.

Li Tianxing rowed the small boat and disappeared into the Qinghe Wharf.

"I haven't been idle these past two nights either, thanks to my tireless efforts."

The Wave-Chasing Skill has finally reached the minor completion stage!

[Technique: Wave Chasing Skill (Minor Mastery)]

Progress: (12/600)

[Ability: Combining strength and form, a dragon in water combat.]

Li Tianxing stretched his body.

He felt as if his skin, flesh, and tendons had all fused together.

My body is becoming more and more coordinated!

"In my current state, I should be close to reaching the 'Combined Force' stage in the first realm!"

Now, when it comes to underwater combat, aside from the river god...

"There shouldn't be any creature that could be my match, right?"