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

Five days later...

On the Qinghe River.

Sunlight shines on the river, making the water surface sparkle.

Li Tianxing poked his head out of the river and looked at the golden treasure fish in his hand.

This precious fish is entirely reddish-gold, as if it has merged with the sunlight.

Its scales were extremely sharp, but they couldn't harm Li Tianxing in the slightest.

"After catching this golden carp, we will have a total of thirty treasure fish."

I didn't expect to have such good luck today.

This golden-scaled carp is extremely rare in the entire Qinghe River.

Because of its golden appearance, it is called "Lucky Carp" by fishermen.

Now all thirty treasure fish have been collected.

The task of helping Xu's Pharmacy catch fish has also been completed.

I'm just looking forward to going to Hongyun Martial Arts School this afternoon...

"I'm getting ready to escort goods with Hongmeng."

Li Tianxing lightly stepped on the water and leaped onto his small sampan.

Although he has not yet reached the Blood Bone Realm, his body is rich in Qi and blood.

At this moment, the water vapor was evaporated by the blood and qi in his body, turning into wispy threads that rose into the air.

"In order to meet the deadline for escorting the goods, I have been fishing in the Qinghe River every day recently."

My fishing progress has accelerated again!

Moreover, the skill of chasing waves has also been greatly improved.

Moreover, after learning the Pianhong Martial Arts Technique...

"I can also, like Da Guang, temporarily mobilize a trace of internal energy through breathing techniques."

[Technique: Fishing (Minor Success)]

Progress: (485/600)

[Abilities: Rippling waves, water-based protection.]

[Technique: Wave Chasing Skill (Minor Mastery)]

Progress: (328/600)

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

Li Tianxing glanced at his proficiency level with great satisfaction.

"I really want to know what the next level after 'Minor Mastery' is, and how powerful my skills will be then!"

Li Tianxing was very much looking forward to it.

He extended his palm and silently unleashed the Swift Martial Arts Technique.

A barely perceptible membrane of air was visible covering his palm.

"This is the wonder of the Flying Swallow Martial Arts Technique!"

If you unexpectedly unleash a layer of air membrane when facing an enemy, it can have the effect of injuring them!

Li Tianxing dried himself off and put on his clothes.

"I never expected that Xu's Pharmacy would be so trustworthy."

I had just caught thirty treasure fish when they paid me for half of the medicinal herbs.

I've been taking medicinal baths every day lately...

I feel I'm only a hair's breadth away from the second realm, the Blood Bone Realm.

Li Tianxing rowed his small boat toward Qinghe Wharf.

"That's really strange!"

Where exactly is the Holy Lord of the Pudu Church hiding?

I have some kind of intuition about it...

But we just can't determine its exact location.

After we finish escorting the goods and return...

I need to search carefully for its existence.

Otherwise, when it's time to worship the river god at the end of the month, the streets will be packed with people.

What if the Holy Lord suddenly appears and harms someone?

That would be troublesome!

……

Li Tianxing arrived at Qinghe Wharf.

Naturally, fishmongers would help him out.

The fishmonger took the golden carp from Li Tianxing's hand:

"Brother Xing, isn't this the 'Lucky Koi'?!"

You caught such a rare fish?

Looks like you're definitely going to make a fortune this year!

"Well, after catching this fish, there will be exactly thirty treasure fish. I've done my job."

I won't be coming to Qinghe Wharf for the next few days, so you don't need to wait for me here.

Li Tianxing casually gave the order.

The fishmonger took the precious fish and casually remarked:

"Okay, Brother Xing, you've worked hard."

Recently, many unfamiliar faces have appeared at Qinghe Wharf.

I wonder if they came for the river god worship ceremony in Anlan County at the end of the month.

Li Tianxing didn't pay any attention and casually replied:

"I think so?"

Every year when we worship the river god in Anlan County, many people from neighboring counties come to join in the fun.

After all, it's the end of the year, and the New Year is approaching; everyone wants a good harvest.

After saying that, Li Tianxing turned and left.

However, he was not in a hurry to go home for dinner.

Instead, they strolled around the Qinghe Wharf for a while.

"There are indeed quite a few unfamiliar faces. I've never seen so many people when I'm fishing."

These people are all sailing around in cargo ships; are they delivering goods?

With something on his mind, Li Tianxing casually stopped a worker who was carrying goods.

This man was about forty years old and had been working hard for many years without enough to eat.

Therefore, his complexion was sallow and his face was full of fatigue.

"Brother, I need to ask you something."

I've been idle at home lately, and I'm thinking of going out and finding a job.

Are we still short-handed for this moving job?

As Li Tianxing spoke, he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and offered one to the other person.

Because Li Tianxing had been fishing in the Qinghe River recently, he was dressed in coarse linen clothes, and there was nothing particularly special about him.

The man took the cigarette, intending to smoke one and take a short break as well.

"Young man, I don't know if we need any more people."

If you want to find work, you should ask Engineer Wang.

"Who is Engineer Wang?"

"Oh, that is, the Hall Master Wang of the Black Dragon Gang."

"Isn't the Black Dragon Gang in charge of cargo transportation at our Qinghe Wharf?"

"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Uncle. You're busy."

Li Tianxing stopped bothering the other party and turned to leave.

Has the Black Dragon Gang gotten into some kind of business lately?

I have a grudge against Zhang Xiaohao, the leader of the Black Dragon Gang.

I still need to keep a close eye on the Black Dragon Gang's movements...

Li Tianxing kept this matter in mind.

Then he walked home.

……

Back home, Li Tianxing looked at the neatly cleaned courtyard.

I feel very comfortable.

At this moment, Xiao Yuan came out of the house:

"Young Master, you're back."

Li Tianxing looked at the increasingly moist Xiao Yuan:

"Well, I'm going out this afternoon, and I probably won't be back tonight."

You should stay at Hongyun Martial Arts School tonight.

Anyway, there's nothing valuable at home.

Xiao Yuan nodded and continued:

"Young Master, Aunt Lan just brought over the remaining medicinal herbs."

Aunt Lan is naturally Xu Xinyue's personal bodyguard.

Li Tianxing walked into the house and saw more than a dozen sealed packets of medicinal herbs:

"I just caught the treasure fish, and they've already delivered it. They're so fast!"

There's still some time before we head to Hongyun Martial Arts School...

Take advantage of the fact that we have medicinal herbs now.

Let's finish today's medicinal bath first.

Li Tianxing turned to look at Xiao Yuan:

"Xiao Yuan, fill the wooden tub in the room with hot water. I'm going to take a medicinal bath now."

"Yes, young master, please wait a moment!"

Little Mandarin Duck diligently filled the wooden tub with hot water.

She then helped Li Tianxing undress.

Looking at the steaming hot water in the bucket, Li Tianxing took a packet of medicinal herbs.

"This medicinal bath is indeed of great help in breaking through to the Blood Bone Realm."

If someone could take medicinal baths every day from a young age, how strong would their body be!

Li Tianxing sighed, opened the medicine packet, and poured all the medicine inside in.

The entire packet of herbs was filled with ground medicinal powder...

When the powder comes into contact with the water in the wooden barrel.

The water in the bucket was dyed a deep green, and it also emitted a faint fragrance.

Without further hesitation, Li Tianxing immersed himself in the tub.

He then sat cross-legged in the wooden tub and began meditating.

At the same time, he was also cultivating the second level of the Pianhong Martial Arts Technique.

Swallow and temper your body!

"The second level of the Swift Martial Arts Technique, Whale Devouring Body Tempering, corresponds to the second realm of the four realms of mortal body, the Blood Bone Realm."

I'm on the verge of a breakthrough, but I don't know if I can break through this last barrier today!

Successfully entered the Blood Bone Realm!

Li Tianxing's breathing became slow and deep.

Upon closer inspection, one can see that his body is trembling slightly with each breath.

The medicine inside the bucket also began to ripple...