In Douluo Continent, I saved Zhu Zhuqing at the beginning.

In any case, it is an honor for me to be a pawn in the teacher's game.

Ning Rongrong was extremely proud.

Fortunately, Lin Yan didn't know this, otherwise he would definitely have cursed his mother.

Damn it, I didn't intend for you to be my pawn. You're the one who stubbornly insisted on becoming my disciple, okay?

Just then, an old voice suddenly rang in my ears.

"With a sword in my heart, I can move mountains, overturn seas, subdue demons, suppress monsters, command gods, pluck stars, sever rivers, destroy cities, and open the heavens!"

Lin Yan turned around and looked. What the hell?! A titled Douluo with a case of chuunibyou?!

But, did you, sir, throw that sword at the wrong movie set?

however.

Lin Yan was disappointed. Apart from making an extremely arrogant boast, Sword Douluo did not display any terrifying phenomenon of cleaving stars with his sword.

Instead, they behaved very ordinarily.

But it was precisely this ordinariness that made Lin Yan, an ordinary person, discover something extraordinary.

In the past, anyone who saw Sword Douluo would feel a sense of oppression, as if they were facing an incomparably sharp sword.

But right now, he's just too ordinary.

He was like an ordinary old man, unremarkable.

Isn't this the return to simplicity described in the book?

Although Lin Yan cannot cultivate, did he read all those novels for nothing?

I understand, I understand perfectly.

At the same time, a hint of doubt arose in his mind. Could it be that this novel really hides some kind of cultivation technique? Otherwise, why would everyone say they have comprehended it?

However, he soon rejected this idea himself.

Don't be ridiculous. If it were really that amazing, wouldn't you have ascended to immortality in a hundred days by now, after reading so many books? Why would you be such a useless piece of trash?

"Congratulations, Elder Sword, on your advancement in cultivation. You are one step closer to becoming invincible."

Lin Yanxiao praised it.

Say nice things casually, it's free anyway, and everyone loves to hear them, so why not?

On the other side, Sword Douluo waved his hand hurriedly upon hearing this. "It's nothing to mention, nothing to mention."

This isn't humility; I genuinely feel it's not worth mentioning.

You don't know how high a mountain is until you climb it. The more he understood, the harder it was for him to imagine how terrifying Lin Yan was.

It's like the blind men and the elephant; what you touch is always just the tip of the iceberg, making it difficult to see its true form.

Is it strong to be a self-proclaimed Title Douluo?

In the past, Chenxin thought he was one of the strongest people in the world.

So arrogant!

But after witnessing the incredible abilities of those who could capture stars and the moon in Perfect World.

He got it.

I'm just a slightly larger ant.

What kind of existence is a "big shot"? They are at least a quasi-Immortal Emperor!

"Humble, too humble."

Lin Yan secretly admired Chen Xin. A true master is a true master; his state of mind is invincible.

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After a quick breakfast, Lin Yan soon noticed a problem.

That is, although Ning Rongrong and Sword Douluo are in good spirits, they have both lost some weight and should take some time to nourish themselves.

However, if you are not eating for a long time, you should not eat anything that is too oily.

Fortunately, it wasn't difficult for Lin Yan, who could be called a culinary god, to solve.

"Rongrong, Elder Jian, you two should rest for a bit. I'll go see if I can find some ingredients to make you some fish soup tonight to help you recover."

This statement came out.

Ning Rongrong felt a surge of warmth in her heart. See? He says no, but his actions betray him—he cares about her, doesn't he?

Sword Douluo felt a chill in his heart. This was a test, definitely a test. Even if he had nine lives, he couldn't let the powerful figure serve him like this! Wasn't this committing a sin?

Thinking this, he hurriedly suggested, "Mr. Lin, I wonder if I could go with you?"

"Hmm. That's fine too."

Lin Yan hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

Just then, Zhu Zhuqing rushed over upon hearing the commotion and hurriedly grabbed Lin Yan's arm, pleading, "Teacher, I want to go too."

"no problem."

"Then I..."

"Forget it. Young people should prioritize cultivation and not waste their time."

Lin Yanyi firmly and righteously rejected Ning Rongrong.

It wasn't that he disliked her that much, but Ning Rongrong was just too good at handling things. Massaging his shoulders and back, who in their right mind would be interested in fishing?

Chapter Forty: Heart-to-Heart Talk

The fishing spot was very close, not far from the courtyard, where we last shot down a barracuda with an arrow.

Before long, Lin Yan arrived at the lakeside with Sword Douluo. As for Zhu Zhuqing, Lin Yan sent her off to dig for wild vegetables.

However, this time Lin Yan decided not to take such a radical approach.

Watching Lin Yan magically produce the entire fishing gear set, my understanding of the Sword Douluo universe was once again challenged.

If this were just ordinary lake water, it wouldn't be a problem.

But this lake is different; it's almost entirely inhabited by soul beasts!

Are you sure that fishing line, barely thicker than a hair, and a fishing rod as thick as a thumb can catch fish?

Don't soul beasts have any shame?

Swordsman was speechless. "Boss, please stop playing an ordinary person."

No ordinary person would dare to do this.

This is not something an ordinary person can do.

This is why, following Lin Yan, Sword Douluo had to swallow all his surprises.

If it were anyone else, they would have beaten them so badly they couldn't take care of themselves.

After all, are Title Douluos shameless? Are you going to toy with them so easily?

"Elder Sword, would you like to give it a try?"

"No, I'm not good at fishing. Please do as you please, Mr. Lin."

Swordsman shook his head. "I respect you as a big shot, but I can't go crazy with you."

"Ok."

Lin Yan didn't insist, and then casually swung the fishing rod to cast the hook into the water.

This scene startled Sword Douluo, who thought he was seeing things.

Wait... I think I've discovered something?

Is there no bait on the fishing hook?

Swordsman, having reached his limit, decided to strike with full force: "Mr. Lin..."

"Oh? Elder Sword, would you like to give it a try?"

Lin Yan smiled slightly, assuming that the other party had changed their mind.

"I'll try that, you idiot! If you manage to catch a fish like that, I'll eat it alive..." Sword Master tried his best to remain calm and reminded him, "Mr. Lin, I just saw your fishhook..."

There were no fish baits!

"Oh, isn't that normal? These fish are incredibly stupid; they'll bite the hook even if you don't put bait in them."

Lin Yan was taken aback, then smiled faintly.

"Is...is that so..."

Sword Douluo's expression stiffened slightly. He muttered to himself, "I didn't believe your nonsense. I think it's not that the fish is stupid, it's that you think I'm stupid too. This fish is a Soul Beast! Even if Soul Beasts have low intelligence..."

They wouldn't be so stupid as to bite the hook when there's no bait.

Suddenly, he woke up.

A thought popped into his head, making him want to slap himself twice.

"Am I being inconsiderate? How could I bring this up directly? Shouldn't I have hinted at it subtly?"

however.

Just as Sword Douluo was wondering whether he should say he had a stomachache and went to the restroom so that the boss could take care of him, he heard Lin Yan suddenly call out, "Coming!"

"Who? Who's here? I didn't notice them?"

These words startled the Sword Douluo. He looked around but saw nothing unusual.

But the next moment, he was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

Because Lin Yan flung a small, palm-sized, bright red fish onto the shore.

How is this possible? They actually caught a fish?

Swordsman was dumbfounded.