You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 304: A Wealth of Fishing Gear

The next two items on the auction block were a third-grade cultivation technique and a fourth-grade artifact, neither of which piqued Lu Xuan's interest much. He watched with indifference as other cultivators clamored for them.

After the auction concluded, he handed over three thousand eight hundred spirit stones to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce in exchange for the Rock Shell Turtle egg and the Profound Primordial Water, then left with Song Yun.

"Lu, please wait."

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind. Turning around, Lu Xuan saw the lazy youth from the Stone Mountain Sect standing not far away, accompanied by a sharp-looking female cultivator.

"Lu, why not join me for some sea fishing today?" Shi Zhong said warmly.

Lu Xuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. When he left the auction, he imagined various scenarios, such as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce engaging in shady dealings behind the scenes, or Ning Deshan setting up an ambush somewhere, or other cultivators turning rogue and banding together to snatch the Profound Primordial Water...

But he never expected Shi Zhong to invite him to go fishing for sea beasts and fish in the Boundless Sea.

He pondered for a moment.

Both he and Shi Zhong, along with the sharp female cultivator, were stationed here as defenders. There were no conflicts of interest between them, and to some extent, they were on the same side.

The Boundless Sea rarely saw the presence of third-grade sea beasts near the coast. With several fourth-grade talismans like the Starlight Sword Talisman in his possession, along with various artifacts and treasures, he was confident in handling any joint attacks from the two.

"Alright, I'll accompany you for some fishing," Lu Xuan agreed readily. He was quite interested in the variety of sea beasts and fish in the Boundless Sea, as well as the spiritual plants within.

He instructed Song Yun, "I'll be going fishing with Shi Zhong from the Stone Mountain Sect. You head back to the Empty Abyss Island on your own and be careful on the way."

"Yes, Senior Lu!" Song Yun replied respectfully.

Accompanied by Shi Zhong and the female cultivator, they boarded a third-grade flying boat.

The boat shot through the air like an arrow, swiftly heading towards their destination.

During the journey, Lu Xuan learned from Shi Zhong that the female cultivator's name was Zhou Bingyu, also a disciple of their sect.

After a short while, the boat landed on a remote island.

"We're here, Lu."

"Ever since arriving at the Boundless Sea, I've been searching the nearby islands. Finally, I found this excellent little island."

"This island is called Eternal Wind Island. It's surrounded by a variety of sea beasts and fish, and even some rare spiritual fish like the Dragon Carp. It's a natural fishing ground."

When it came to fishing for sea beasts and fish, the lazy youth suddenly became much more serious, his eyes shining with confidence.

"Shi Zhong seems to be quite leisurely."

Lu Xuan glanced around the small island and commented casually.

"Can't help it. Being stationed on such a desolate island, there's nothing much to do, so I have to find something to occupy myself."

"Whether it's the spiritual energy, resources, or fellow cultivators of the same level here, they're all worlds apart from those in the sect. Occasionally, I see a few basic Qi cultivators from small families or rogue cultivators, but we have little in common, just exchanging a few perfunctory words with them."

Shi Zhong shrugged, speaking with the pride and superiority typical of an inner sect disciple.

Lu Xuan couldn't agree with this attitude. He had always stayed indoors and had no chance to meet other Foundation Establishment cultivators from the archipelago.

"Lu, come and see my treasures."

Sharing similar backgrounds and age, Shi Zhong had great respect for Lu Xuan. He took out over ten fishing rods from his storage bag.

"These fishing rods are all made from spiritual wood, combining hardness and flexibility to deal with different grades and species of sea beasts and fish."

"In particular, this one is made from third-grade spiritual wood. Even if it's pulling against a fourth-grade sea beast, it can still hold up."

Shi Zhong gave Lu Xuan a detailed introduction to the dozen or so fishing rods floating in the air.

Lu Xuan observed and unexpectedly found one fishing rod's material to be very familiar. He had planted it long ago: the second-grade Copper Bone Bamboo.

"Not only the fishing rods, but these fishing lines are also extraordinary. They're made from various silk threads produced by spiders, silkworms, and other demon insects."

"This fishing line, made from the silk of a third-grade Blood Jade Spider, can withstand tremendous force without breaking."

Pointing to an almost invisible light red thread, Shi Zhong explained.

"And these fishing hooks are forged from various refined iron spiritual ores, with runes specially designed to conceal their aura."

"After being placed in the deep sea and activated, the hooks greatly diminish their presence, making it easier to lure in those sea beasts and fish."

"Those beasts all have some intelligence. If we don't handle it this way, they'll easily detect the traps."

"And these bait..."

Shi Zhong continued to introduce enthusiastically.

As for Zhou Bingyu, familiar with his habits, she had already found a secluded corner and began meditating silently.

Lu Xuan looked at the array of fishing gear laid out before him and couldn't help but think to himself:

"A wealth of fishing gear."

He casually picked up the fishing rod made from Copper Bone Bamboo, leaped onto a tall building on the island, and settled down.

To secure a better fishing spot, Shi Zhong even ordered his subordinates to build tall wooden towers around the island.

"Sorry, Lu, but this spot won't do!"

"This wooden tower is one of my usual spots. Lu, please find another one."

Shi Zhong shouted from below as he prepared the bait.

Lu Xuan paid no attention, taking his fishing rod and, like a floating light, landed on another wooden tower in the distance.

"Nice footwork!"

Below, Zhou Bingyu saw this scene and couldn't help but praise.

Although Lu Xuan was an inner sect disciple of the Sky Sword Sect, after learning about his identity as a spiritual plant cultivator, Zhou Bingyu couldn't help but look down on him a bit.

But after witnessing Lu Xuan's exquisite footwork, any trace of disdain vanished completely.

Sitting on a dark yellow wooden chair, Lu Xuan set down the Copper Bone Bamboo fishing rod and took out the bait.

It was clear that Shi Zhong had put a lot of thought into cultivating the bait.

The white jade box was divided into several compartments, containing various materials such as demon beast meat, spiritual plant fruits, and even several kinds of live insects, all restrained by runes and kept obediently within their designated areas.

He took out a ball made of various demon beast meats, hooked it firmly onto the fishing hook, and with a thought, the Copper Bone Bamboo fishing rod shot out like a streak of light, dropping the bait into the undulating sea.

"If I can catch a sea fish, I'll be rewarded with a white light orb. That would be great."

As Lu Xuan observed the movement of the bait with his spiritual sense, he couldn't help but think.

"If that happens, I could completely become the greatest fisherman in the cultivation world."

"Hmm? A catch already? Could this be the legendary beginner's luck?"

As he mused, he suddenly noticed a slight movement from the bait in the deep sea. Sensing with his spiritual sense, he saw a first-grade sea fish continuously nibbling at the bait on the fishing hook.