aircannonsinc Chapter 1170 I just want to catch a fish!
Chapter 1170 I just want to catch a fish!
Three days later, on the morning, the sun was exceptionally bright. A gentle breeze blew at the seashore of the Liuquan tribe, and the waves gently lapped against the beach.
Shao Yun was standing alone on a reef on the beach, holding a fishing rod in his hand. It was obvious that he was fishing.
His eyes were fixed on the buoy on the sea.
Next to him, on the ground, lay a wooden bucket borrowed from Maranie's water shop, used to hold fish, but it was empty.
Almost two hours had passed since he had been standing here fishing, and there wasn't even a single small fish in the barrel.
"Stay focused... I have to wait for the fish to bite..." Shao Yun muttered softly, feeling the subtle movements coming from the fishing line.
In fact, he originally wanted to go hunting nearby to kill time.
However, Liuquan is close to the sea, where aquatic products are particularly abundant, and a kind-hearted person said, "Fishing is the best way to kill time," so he came to the beach with the mentality of giving it a try.
Now he finally understood that fishing was indeed the most time-consuming thing, but it was also the thing that was most likely to make people "red and warm".
You sit motionless all day, staring at the float and not daring to move, but in the end you can't catch a single fish. It's a complete "empty fish". This feeling of disappointment is enough to make people furious.
Just as Shao Yun continued to wait patiently, the buoy on the sea suddenly shook slightly, and then sank a little!
Shao Yun was instantly delighted and immediately tensed up, ready to lift the rod as soon as the float sank a little more.
There must be fish this time, it’s finally open!
But at this critical moment, a crisp voice suddenly sounded behind him, followed by a small hand gently patting his back.
"Hey, hero Shao Yun! What are you doing here?"
It was Amina, the leader of the Flowing Springs! This always energetic child had run up behind him at some point.
Shao Yun was startled by the sudden slap, and the fishing rod in his hand trembled violently.
The yellow buoy regained its composure and floated steadily on the water...
Damn, the fish really ran away!
Shao Yun looked at the empty sea and almost couldn't help throwing the fishing rod in his hand as if it were a javelin.
"Ah...my fish that's about to bite. I'm a bit like Javier and Kieran, at least when I'm fishing with these two..."
Amina looked at Shao Yun, who was angry because she had disturbed him and caused him to not catch any fish. She was so scared that she quickly took a step back and apologized:
"Ah... Sorry, Hero Shao Yun, I didn't mean to disturb you while you were fishing..."
When Shao Yun heard Amina's apologetic voice, the anger in his heart seemed to be poured with a spoonful of cold water, and it disappeared instantly.
He turned around and looked at the little kid in front of him who was lowering his head and looked like he had done something wrong. He raised his hand to support his forehead helplessly and softened his tone.
"It's okay, it's not a big deal. What's the matter with you looking for me?"
Although he said this, Shao Yun was silently complaining in his heart: You'd better have something important to tell me. If you're just saying hello, then the fish I almost caught just now would have been wasted. I really can't help but throw you, little girl, into the sea as bait!
Seeing that Shao Yun was not really angry, Amina slowly raised her head, scratched the back of her head awkwardly, and explained in a low voice:
"I... I just saw you standing here alone, motionless, and I thought you were just daydreaming at the beach. I thought you must be bored, so I thought of coming over to ask you if you wanted to go out and play with me."
When Shao Yun heard this, the unhappiness in his heart completely disappeared.
It turned out that this little girl came to invite me because she was afraid that I would be bored alone.
He looked at Amina's sincere eyes, and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly. He pinched his nose and compromised:
"Oh, no, thank you for your kindness. Marani took my wife Ying to look for the mysterious island, and I was just killing time here."
……
Yesterday during the day, it was just dawn.
Malani got up early in the morning and came to the agreed meeting place.
She raised her hand to rub her eyes and waved towards the two figures running towards her in the distance.
"Yohoo! Ying, Paimon, are you ready for the adventure to the mysterious island?"
Ying trotted forward with Paimon in her hand, patted Maranie's shoulder, and said with a smile:
"We're ready! But I'd like to add someone else to join us on this adventure. What do you think?"
When Malani heard that they wanted to add more people, she agreed without hesitation, put her hands on her hips and said with a smile:
"Why not? More people means more fun. Could it be that Mr. Shao Yun has changed his mind and doesn't want to stay at the beach fishing anymore? He wants to come with us?"
In her opinion, the companion that Ying specifically mentioned was most likely Shao Yun.
But just as Malani finished her words, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind her.
"It's me, Maranie."
Malani stiffened.
This voice... is it the Fire Goddess Mavica?
She turned around abruptly, her jaw almost dropping in shock, her eyes widening as she stuttered, "Lord Fire God! Why are you here?"
Mavica looked at Malani's fuss, smiled approachably, and asked in a relaxed tone:
"Hi, Miss Guide, do you mind if I join you on this mysterious island adventure? After all, I'm quite curious about the legend of the Flowing Springs."
Maranie blinked for a long time before coming back to her senses. She nodded quickly and said:
"Of course we welcome Lord Vulcan to come! But..."
She paused and couldn't help but express her concerns.
"Lord Kagami should also be aware of the legendary requirement for traveling to the mysterious island—those who form a team must be friends who are willing to trust each other with their lives. You and us..."
When Mavica heard that this was what she was worried about, she raised her eyebrows, took a half step forward, smiled mischievously, and asked:
"Why? We were comrades who fought side by side during the Abyssal War. Can't I trust you with my life now? Don't you trust me?"
Maranie was choked by this question, and a look of embarrassment instantly appeared on her face. She scratched the back of her head and muttered softly:
"That's true... but you're the God of Fire! Going on adventures with you always feels a bit stressful."
……
When Shao Yun told Amina about Mavica's sudden appearance at the meeting point and her offer to join the adventure to the mysterious island, Amina said with emotion:
"Want to challenge yourself to the legendary mysterious island? I didn't expect Marani to take this journey too. Not bad."
"But I thought the two scholars from Xumi would first go to Ko'olao to inquire about the situation."
"Koolao?" Shao Yun heard this unfamiliar name and asked curiously, "Who is this?"
Having never heard of this name before, it is inevitable that people will be a little confused.
Amina looked up at Shao Yun and explained in a natural tone:
"Don't you know? He once went to the mysterious island alone."
"Has anyone really been to the mysterious island?" Shao Yun was even more surprised now, and he said in confusion.
"Wait a minute, if Ko'olau has been there, why did Marani tell us that no one has been able to reach the mysterious island in all these years? This is too contradictory."
Hearing this, Amina couldn't help but smile. She said calmly, "What's the contradiction here? It's simple. He's never been to the mysterious island."
Seeing that Shao Yun was still puzzled, she continued to explain, "When he was young, Ko'olao did go alone to search for the mysterious island. After returning, he claimed that he had successfully arrived and brought back a piece of ore from the mysterious island."
"But some people in the tribe don't believe him. I guess Malani didn't bring up such controversial matters, which led to your misjudgment."
Afterwards, Amina told all the details about how she went to the mysterious island... including the need for cooperation with companions.
After listening to Amina's explanation of the Youxi Lingdao, Shao Yun understood it instantly.
Ko'olao's claim that he went to the mysterious island "single-handedly" is a complete lie!
The Wandering Spiritual Path requires cooperation with companions to pass through. It is pure nonsense to reach the mysterious island alone.
"So, this guy named Ko'olao has never been to the mysterious island, but he keeps telling lies. Everyone in your tribe knows the truth, but you haven't thought of exposing him? Aren't you afraid of ruining the reputation of the Flowing Springs by letting him fool outsiders like this?"
Hearing this, Amina just shrugged indifferently.
"Why expose him? Ko'olao usually doesn't return to the tribe anyway, so it's like exiling himself in disguise."
"Moreover, his lies simply cannot withstand scrutiny. Once someone with ulterior motives reaches the Youxi Spiritual Path, they will be able to expose his lies immediately."
She paused, a knowing smile playing on her lips. "So, those in the tribe who know the truth, when they see him bragging outside, just laugh it off and say nothing. There's no need to argue with someone who's living his own lies."
Then, Amina explained the reason why the first leader left clues about the mysterious island, saying:
"Guides of our Flowing Spring people are not adventurers, nor are they treasure hunters. A guide's greatest responsibility is to lead their clients safely to their destination."
"But guides happen to have mastered so many techniques and experiences in navigating dangerous terrain, which allows them to go to places no one else can go to and find treasures no one else can reach."
"It is during this process that many guides gradually lose their original aspirations and become people like... Ko'olao."
"They are more likely to be desperate criminals rushing to the other side of the lava lake, rather than qualified guides turning back to rescue their friends."
"Thus, the first generation of leaders left behind legends and maps to attract the younger generation to challenge them, and through them, teach them everything they had learned."
"Many members of the tribe have also completed the journey to the mysterious island and understand the good intentions of the first leader."
"So they also made a pact with their fellow travelers, giving up a 'result' that could have been used to prove themselves, leaving opportunities for future generations to continue the challenge."
After listening to Amina's interpretation of the deeper meaning of the Mysterious Island legend, Shao Yun nodded as if suddenly enlightened. Then, according to his own understanding, he said:
"I see... So, the first leaders used legends and challenges to pass down the 'Guiding Spirit' from generation to generation, preventing the Guides from losing their original intentions while also preserving the tribe's core beliefs. Is this considered the 'politics' of the Flowing Spring people?"
When Amina heard Shao Yun directly elevate the good intentions of the first generation leader to the level of "politics", she quickly waved her hands and explained with a smile:
"It's not really politics! It's more like... a 'white lie' told by an elder to a younger generation?"
"Using interesting adventure stories as introductions, allowing everyone to learn the truth through the challenges themselves, is much more effective than blunt preaching."
Shao Yun raised his eyebrows, but didn't dwell on this statement anymore and continued with his fishing.
"Okay, white lie or not, I understand. I'll get back to fishing then... I hope I can catch one today and stop being a 'air force guy.'"
As he spoke, he threw the baited hook back into the sea and refocused his eyes on the buoy.
For him now, catching a fish is more important than understanding the profound meaning of any legend.
Amina squatted beside Shao Yun, holding her chin and watching him fishing for a while.
But fishing is really a tiring job. The float didn't move for a long time. She gradually felt bored. She stood up quietly and left on tiptoe without saying hello to Shao Yun.
After all, watching people fishing is really boring, especially air force guys.
Shao Yun was so focused on the buoy that he didn't notice Amina leaving.
Time passed little by little, the sun gradually rose above our heads, and the light reflected from the sea became dazzling.
But, waiting pays off.
At this moment, the buoy on the sea suddenly shook violently and sank a long way!
Shao Yun's heart instantly rose to his throat. He held the fishing rod tightly with both hands and began to struggle with the fish.
This time! I'm sure I'll catch a fish this time!
Who can understand the excitement of a person who has been an "air force guy" for the whole morning and is about to catch a fish!
Shao Yun was even thinking about whether to steam or braise the fish in the evening.