The catch inspired my entry: Persistence will eventually lead to invincibility.

"call......"

"As expected, mastering the subtlety of swordsmanship is not easy. Unlike tempering the body with the help of precious medicines, or cultivating martial arts with the support of a panel, mastering the subtlety of swordsmanship can only be achieved through my own understanding of swordsmanship."

Clang——

He sheathed his long sword, just as he was preparing to steer his small boat back to shore.

Suddenly, a page of golden writing appeared before my eyes.

This is... an advanced entry!

Without a doubt, this means that Big Mouth has met the requirements for advancement.

Chen Shi's gaze fell upon this text.

[Advanced path completed!]

[Digestion (Level 1) → Digestion (Level 2)]

[Digestion (Level 2): ​​Your digestion speed has greatly increased, and the utilization rate of nutrients has significantly improved.]

[Advanced Path: Upgrades as the Bigmouth Catfish levels up]

[Bigmouth Catfish (Tier 1) → Bigmouth Catfish (Tier 2)]

[Spirit Fish: Largemouth Catfish (Tier 2)]

[Ferocious in nature, with an extremely strong digestive system, capable of swallowing prey of its own size. As its size increases, its swimming speed increases, and it can share the catch to advance in rank.]

[Advanced Path: Consume 200 of any type of fish.]

After reading this message, Chen Shi couldn't help but smile slightly.

The benefits of upgrading your big mouth are far more than just a few.

There are three items in total, and each one can help you become stronger quickly.

First, the accompanying term "Digestion Aid" has reached Tier 2.

The efficiency of digesting food and utilizing nutrients has been greatly enhanced, which is crucial for a warrior who needs to eat a lot to replenish his qi and blood.

Rapid digestion means being able to eat more food to replenish energy in a short time; high utilization rate means being able to obtain more benefits when using the same treasure resources.

This is precisely the ability that Chen Shi needs to hone his physique.

Secondly, there are changes to the large mouth itself.

This catfish, now possessing sentience, shimmered with an even more intense pale golden light, and its size had grown from the size of a palm to a foot long. Coupled with its domineering nature, it was undoubtedly a true underwater overlord. This would allow it to more easily devour fish, thus fulfilling the conditions required for advancing to the next level.

Finally, there's the shared catch feature brought by Big Mouth.

This was also the ability that surprised Chen Shi the most.

As the name suggests, its effect is simple: the fish that Big Mouth devours can advance other attributes. For example, if Big Mouth eats a bluefish, [Great Strength] will be upgraded to level three, and the requirement for Big Mouth to advance will be updated to "devour 199 fish of any kind".

With such incredible abilities, how could Chen Shi not be happy?

This means that even if he sits at home, he can still use his big mouth to collect fish and advance his entry level.

"This effect is so powerful, but... it's just in time!" Chen Shi thought to himself, and then gave Big Mouth a new command.

They prioritize eating grass carp.

He must upgrade [Great Strength] to level three as soon as possible.

In this way, his explosive power will increase dramatically. Combined with the fourth level of the Canglang Blade Technique and his fourth-level water control ability, he will be no match for most of the water thieves.

Afterwards, Chen Shi went to the mudflats to change the eel traps before steering the small boat back to shore.

He did consider using his water control abilities and a sampan to escape by water with his wife.

However, the waters are now heavily guarded by sea pirates.

Surrounded by enemies, it would be nearly impossible to leave quietly.

If they were to force their way in, given the abilities of that River-Intercepting True Monarch, arriving in a matter of moments would be an incredibly simple matter. Therefore, the best course of action for now is to secretly develop their strength within the remaining month. Then, they can look for a suitable opportunity to perhaps secure a sliver of hope.

............

at the same time.

Underground, a heavily guarded prison cell.

It was pitch black, with the only source of light being the faint glow of a candle that seemed on the verge of being extinguished.

The dungeon was not large, and it only held one person.

To be more precise, what was imprisoned was a demonic beast.

A snake demon that has cultivated for nearly a hundred years.

Lin Feng discovered this place a few months ago.

It is hidden ten meters below the water fortress he built.

This place was originally guarded by the Water Patrol Guard, but for some reason, it has been sealed off for many years. As new and old guards came and went, fewer and fewer people knew about this place, until now, no one even remembered that there was a dungeon here. Anyway, nothing much has happened during this time.

However, Lin Feng did not think so.

After discovering the dungeon, he immediately sent people to guard it.

That's how it turned out the way it is today.

Suddenly, at that moment, a figure slowly walked out from the ground.

"Master Lin!"

"Master Lin!"

Almost simultaneously, the two sea bandits guarding the dungeon gate greeted the man who called himself "True Lord of Intercepting the River" in unison.

They admired Master Lin from the bottom of their hearts.

The reason is simple: it was Master Lin who made the sea thieves who they are today.

The water pirates were nothing more than a rabble.

They were no different from ordinary river bandits at the time, and could only flee when they encountered the Canglang Gang. Although some people called for everyone to unite and form a new organization to fight against the Canglang Gang, this idea was naturally supported.

However, a new problem arises: who will be the leader?

Because of this incident, several groups of sea pirates fought each other, and finally decided to make one of them the leader of the sea pirates.

But their good fortune didn't last long. Under that man's leadership, the Water Thieves' lives didn't improve; instead, they got worse. Just as they were about to split up again and attack each other, a strange middle-aged man arrived.

In half a day, he subdued the group with his fists.

Later, under the leadership of this Master Lin, the sea thieves grew stronger.

Therefore, all the pirates, from top to bottom, admired and were loyal to Master Lin.

"What's the situation inside?" Master Lin asked calmly.

"Reporting to Master Lin!" a guard replied.

"That snake demon is very docile now and doesn't dare to struggle anymore. We're really grateful for Master Lin's method; otherwise, we don't know how many brothers we would have lost if we wanted to keep her in line."

Upon hearing this, Master Lin nodded slightly.

He didn't say another word and walked straight into the depths.

A moment later, he arrived at the innermost cell.

He glanced at the two elite guards standing there and said in a commanding tone, "This is none of your business. Get out."

"yes!"

With the water thief gone from the dungeon, only one human and one demon remained.

"My lord~"

"You've finally come to see me. I thought you'd forgotten me again." These words, so sweet they were almost sickening, would probably give anyone else goosebumps, but to this middle-aged man, they only made him feel nauseous.

"Between you and me, is there any need for such probing?" Master Lin said dismissively.

"I'm just concerned about you."

Inside the cell, a thick python suddenly shed its ugly appearance and transformed into a beautiful woman.

She stuck out her slender tongue and licked her lips, saying ingratiatingly:

"I am already yours, why are you so wary of me? If you have anything to say, please let me out, and we can talk slowly in bed. Don't you like this kind of thing?"

Master Lin frowned slightly and said patiently, "I can let you out, but you have to do one thing."

The beautiful woman was overjoyed to hear that she could regain her freedom.

She said sweetly, "Of course, of course. As long as you can let me out, you can ask for anything, my lord. I am already yours, so your business is my business, and I will do my best to help you."

"I want the other half of the water transport from you," Lin Feng said expressionlessly.