Text-based martial arts: A nighttime rendezvous with the gang leader's wife in a dilapidated te

Location: East suburbs of Jinling City, along the banks of the Zijin River.

[Time: 1:15 PM, August 4th, Tianwu 4th year]

You've never felt before that you have inexhaustible energy!

Such a precious fish would obviously be a great source of nutrition for you.

[You have completed the Mystic-level Adventure 'Rare Delicacies and Treasure Fish'. This adventure is repeatable and can be triggered again next week! You have gained +500 Potential Points.]

Chen Xuan looked at the system notification and nodded with satisfaction.

Five hundred potential points! A little bit of strength!

It wasn't in vain that I waited so long and put in so much effort!

Clearly, not everyone can eat the giant water bream.

[With just those two or three bites, you can feel an indescribable warmth coursing through your entire body.]

You hastily tossed the remaining grilled fish to Wang Wu, who was eagerly waiting.

[Then he quickly strolled around the riverbank.]

[You have entered a special state: Vigorous Qi and Blood: Your stamina will not be consumed, but after lasting for more than two hours, you will gain the status 'Internal Injury'.]

Watching you constantly swimming around, Wang Wu didn't rush to taste the grilled fish. Instead, he thought for a moment and said:

"Young man, this is the surging blood energy of that precious fish. You just need to release this blood energy!"

How to vent?

Chen Xuan stared at the flashing text on the screen, speechless. Could he possibly take off in the game?

Clearly, Wang Wu had found a solution for him:

"Young man, the fishing technique I just used is something I developed myself. If you don't mind, you can learn it from me..."

Upon hearing this, your eyes lit up: "Then thank you very much for your guidance, sir!"

"Hahaha! I'm glad you don't mind that my kung fu isn't very sophisticated!"

The old man picked up a fishing rod and swung it sharply: "Young man, look, a fishing rod is both a stick and a whip; it has the strength of a stick and the gentleness of a whip..."

[System Notification: Fisherman Wang Wu is teaching you the basic martial art "Fishing Rod Technique." Learning requires Strength ≥ 3 and Comprehension ≥ 2. Learn?]

【"yes"!】

That was close! This basic martial art almost didn't meet the learning requirements! He quickly finished allocating the attributes and decisively clicked.

Of course, it's not actually that dangerous, because this fishing rod technique is clearly a water-based martial art. With the blessing of the Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate Technique, the comprehension assessment is increased by 2, and as long as the strength is sufficient, it's fine.

[You urgently need to find a place to release your pent-up energy, and Wang Wu's teachings have undoubtedly solved your immediate problem.]

You stood by the riverbank, holding the silver willow fishing rod you'd stumbled upon by chance. The wind whistled through the air at the tip, like a whip or a club, possessing the sharpness of a weapon!

You've learned the basic martial art: the fishing rod technique!

"Hahaha! Young brother, your comprehension is truly remarkable! You've mastered my signature skill just by being told it! Given time, you'll surely become a renowned hero!"

The old man watched you, and finally, with a satisfied expression, swallowed all the fish meat, even sucking on the tail several times.

Then, Wang Wu's originally dark complexion turned bright red.

"Damn it, this treasure fish's blood energy is truly ferocious! What a pity, if I had such an opportunity in my youth, I might have been able to enter a martial arts school or sect, learn a move or two, and reach the body-refining stage. That would have been better than wasting my time on this water..."

Wang Wu seemed somewhat sentimental, but before he could dwell on it for long, he, like you, began swinging his pole rapidly along the shore.

For a moment, an old man and a young man formed a rather eerie scene on the banks of the Zijin River.

[With your blood surging, you are rapidly practicing the basic martial art 'Fishing Rod Technique'. The 'Fish Leaps Over the Dragon Gate' technique is in effect. Your current attribute is: 5 points in Constitution. Your experience with the Fishing Rod Technique has increased by 10%. Current level: Level 1 (10%) Beginner.]

【…】

Watching his proficiency level rapidly increase, Chen Xuan took a break from his busy schedule and opened the martial arts list next to him.

Sure enough, a square shimmering with white light appeared within the previously empty external energy field.

Fishing Rod Techniques (Basic)

The basic martial arts skills that fisherman Wang Wu learned during his 40-year fishing career include staff and whip techniques using fishing rods or long sticks, emphasizing quick eyes and hands, and coordination between rod and line. It consists of two styles: scooping up water and slapping fish, and splitting waves and poking fish.

Although its power isn't great, it significantly increases the success rate of fishing, and also provides a considerable boost to the experience gained from the "Fishing" life skill!

[Current: Level 1, 38% (Beginner)]

[Possesses Special Attribute (External Skills):]

[Fishing: Increases the damage and power of attacks against aquatic enemies and creatures by 0.3, and increases the experience gain speed of the "Fishing" skill by 10%.]

Is the difference between basic martial arts and Yellow-level martial arts really that big? And this can even have decimal places?

Chen Xuan had never been exposed to any other martial arts, and on the forum, no one would be foolish enough to casually reveal their martial arts skills.

However, this fishing rod technique is indeed quite different from his own "Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate Technique".

That makes sense, though. The "Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate Technique" is a genuine "Burning Technique." Let alone that basic martial art, Chen Xuan wouldn't trade it even for a Xuan-level or Di-level technique.

As you and Wang Wu continued your practice, the sky slowly began to set in the west.

Finally, the surging blood energy within his body was completely released at this moment.

The "Vibrant Qi and Blood" state has disappeared.

You glanced at the sky and knew you had to leave! If you didn't, it would be difficult to explain to Cao Qing.

He greeted Wang Wu, declined his offer of a boat, and jumped into the water alone, heading towards Jinling City.

You didn't even eat, and by the time you returned to Jinling City, it was already pitch black.

The lights in the pharmacy were still burning.

Cao Qing looked at you returning soaking wet, then glanced at your fishing rod, and frowned slightly.

"You went fishing this afternoon?"

You nodded, following your prepared response.

"Where's the fish?"

You blinked and told the truth: "I forgot to bring the fish basket. I ate one and released the rest."

A hint of speechlessness flashed in Cao Qing's eyes, but the suspicion deep within them vanished as quickly as it appeared. However, your next words immediately made him focus.

"However, I met an interesting old man. He said the fish I ate was some kind of golden coin mackerel, and I couldn't finish it, so I shared half with him. He then taught me some kind of fishing rod technique..."

【"Um?"】

A cold glint flashed in Cao Qing's eyes in an instant.