《The Fisherman Who Never Catches Fish》 Chapter 1 - 1 Fishermen Never Air Force! Night fell. The city''s prosperity continued unabated, with long lines of cars extending from East Street Gate all the way to West Street, inching forward bit by bit. Pedestrians hurried along the streets, racing against time to reach their next destinations. The lights of towering buildings lit up, and within their bright and spacious offices, groups of 996 workers were still busily working overtime. ... However, there was such a particular group of people who stood out. As dusk descended, they began to mobilize. "Brothers," "I''ve already reached our destination." "Today''s goal is to land a big one over ten pounds for you to see, and let you witness my true strength." A good-looking young man was livestreaming on his phone, with a fishing basket and an assortment of angling gear by his side. Clearly, he was a fisherman. His name was Fang Hao, a new outdoor angling livestreamer. Additionally, he held another identity, that of a transmigrator, who, due to an accident, had arrived in this parallel world. This parallel world was largely similar to his original world, including the culture and lifestyle habits. After crossing over, Fang Hao found himself in this parallel world as a fresh outdoor livestreamer. Coincidentally, in this world, he was also fond of fishing, much like the fisherman he was. Previously, whenever he finished work or during the weekends, he would go fishing, immersing himself in it for the entire day. But he hadn''t expected that accidents come so unexpectedly. Once, while out angling in the wild, he neglected to pay attention to his surroundings and carelessly cast his fishing line onto a high-voltage line. And then... he was electrocuted to death. Screw that. Thankfully, he was lucky enough to get a chance for rebirth. Having learned his lesson, Fang Hao now paid close attention to his surroundings while fishing. Today, he went fishing at a reservoir about thirty kilometers from the city called Baisa Reservoir. According to his fishing buddies in the group chat, the reservoir had been stocked with fish for several years, with plenty of them weighing over ten or twenty pounds. Just yesterday, one of his friends in the fishing group caught a twenty-plus-pound silver carp at this reservoir. When everyone in the group saw the picture posted by him, they were all ''sick.'' That was a case of... jealousy! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So many in the group made a date to come here for a night-fishing session today. As an outdoor angling livestreamer, Su Hao naturally took it upon himself to join in. Driving his rickety little car and carrying various tools, he arrived at the spot. At this moment, there were about seventy or eighty people watching in his livestream room. After all, he was just a new livestreamer, without many followers or fame. Having seventy or eighty viewers for a broadcast was already quite good. For some new streamers, having only two or three viewers was common. Mainly there is this group of people who like to watch others fish, or watch others trim donkey hooves or horse hooves during livestreams. "Ha ha ha, don''t be funny, host. Yesterday, you also said you were going to catch a big one, but look what you caught? It was just a small white strip weighing a few ounces." "Fang Hao, today if you can catch a big one, I''ll send you a rocket gift." "I hope the host doesn''t end up empty-handed today." "2333, our brother Fang''s slogan is ''fishermen never come back empty-handed!'' Don''t worry, even if we don''t catch any fish, we can always pick some wild greens by the road." "66666." "You guys are hilarious." Even with just dozens of viewers, the livestream room was exceptionally lively. In fact, sometimes such a small room allowed everyone to have a better chat. Fang Hao sometimes liked this feeling too, fishing while enjoying chitchat with the viewers in the livestream room. This was an experience he never had in his previous life. In his former life, he fished alone outdoors, and although he enjoyed fishing, he always felt like something was missing. Now, he realized what was missing. Interaction. Fishing can be a very dull affair. Sometimes you sit there all day long. If there is someone to chat with, the feeling can be quite different. In the livestream room, he could chat with the group of viewers. Over time, a few viewers in the livestream room became familiar faces, almost always showing up whenever he started streaming. Occasionally, these people would even send Fang Hao gifts. "I''m telling you, new anglers, if you don''t know how to choose a fishing spot, pick a place that''s frequently trodden by others." "That spot is definitely a good one, otherwise why would so many people tread there?" During his livestreams, Fang Hao also shared some fishing tips with the viewers. "Sometimes, that kind of spot can even save you the time needed to chum the water." This was an experience Fang Hao gained from his many years of fishing. "Oh man, I was wondering why I didn''t catch any fish when I used to go fishing." "Understood. Next time I go fishing, I''ll try doing that too." The viewers in the livestream room replied. "But you have to give it your all today, host, and show us a big catch." "We''re waiting for the big one weighing over ten pounds!" "Don''t worry, you all just wait, I swear on my thirty-plus years of fishing prowess, today I will definitely land a big catch!" "I have this feeling in my heart as well." Fang Hao patted his chest in assurance. "Host, you sure know how to blow your own trumpet, thirty-plus years of fishing savvy? You''re barely in your twenties..." "Bragging doesn''t cost a thing; I think the host is about to fail again today." "If there''s no big catch today, I''ll curse the host to stay single for another ten years!" "Ha ha ha ha, how do you guys know the host is still single?" "Would anyone not single come fishing? Are girls not fun? Or is the sushi not fresh enough?" "That... seems right!" "If I had a partner, I could swear I''d stay indoors for three days!" "Brother, don''t brag... When the time comes, not to mention three days, I''m afraid you''d run off on the first day." The topic in the livestream room suddenly veered off course. Fang Hao looked at the chat and could only smile helplessly. And at that moment. "Little Fang, you''re here too." At the waterside of the reservoir, Fang Hao ran into his buddies from the fishing group. They had all planned to come to Baisa Reservoir to fish today. "Brother Han, has everyone arrived?" "Everyone except Old Zheng is here." "Old Zheng probably got controlled by his wife again, forget about him, he''s just whipped." After meeting up, the group of fishing buddies started to look for their own fishing spots. Fang Hao also chose a good spot, with a broad view in front of him and a convergence of deep and shallow waters. After settling on a spot, he arranged his things to the side, first propping up his phone. Then he properly placed the fishing basket close by. Next, he started preparing the bait. ... Chapter 2 - 2: If the big shipment comes in, Ill treat you to a full fish banquet! Near the reservoir, there were quite a few people night fishing, not just Fang Hao and his group of angling friends, but also other enthusiasts who came for wild fishing. Most of those fishing were middle-aged men, with only a handful of young people. Fang Hao was one of them. At just twenty-four, he was young and handsome, perhaps due to frequent night fishing, his skin had not darkened. "Some research suggests that men start to pick up hobbies like playing with prayer beads, collecting, and fishing after a certain age when their bodies are no longer up to par." "So... are these older brothers who come fishing out of shape?" "23333, does that mean the streamer is also out of shape?" "Hahaha, I remember the streamer is still single. What''s he going to do in the future?" "What''s the use of this iron rod to me..." "You guys are going to laugh me to death." In a live stream with just a few dozen people, the audience was particularly lively. They teased Fang Hao and sent him some gifts. "Don''t worry, an hour is no big deal." Fang Hao rolled his eyes and continued fiddling with his fishing line. "Surely, those without experience are the biggest BSers. I''d even be impressed if you could do it in thirty minutes." "Excuse me, streamer, by saying an hour, did you mean fifty-nine minutes?" "Is there nobody else like me who can do it in just ten seconds?" "..." The chat in the live stream was getting more and more absurd. Fortunately, Fang Hao was an old hand at thishe was a transmigrator, having lived decades. He was still unfazed, his face unblushing, his heart not skipping a beat. It was all a small affair. He wasn''t flustered at all. After he finished tinkering with the fishing line, he got ready to start fishing. His fellow anglers who had come with him had already baited their spots and settled down in their seats. He was relatively slow. But Fang Hao wasn''t in a hurry. Slow and steady wins the race. He was after quality catch. Today he had bragged about it in his streamhe couldn''t afford to come up empty. ... "Alright, today I''ll show you what style fishing is all about." Zhiu. With a swift cast, he sent the hook flying about ten meters or so, where it settled into the water revealing a bobber on the surface. Next was the wait. Taking advantage of the time, Fang Hao resumed chatting with the audience in the live stream. "I have a strong feeling that I''m going to land a big one today!" "I have a feeling, too, that the streamer is only going to catch little fish (emoji: sideways glance)." "Am I the only one who thinks the streamer will come up empty?" "Coming up empty is unlikely. If all else fails, the streamer can always quench his thirst with river water and head home. We fishermen never come up empty!" "Hahaha, are you trying to laugh me to death so you can inherit my debts?" The joy continued in this live stream. The atmosphere was very relaxed. There wasn''t that sense of gloom found in other live streams. This was also why Fang Hao''s live stream was so active despite not having many followers. Those streams with hundreds or thousands of viewers probably weren''t as lively as his. After waiting for about ten minutes, Fang Hao spotted the bobber twitching, suggesting something was nibbling at the bait below the surface. He immediately perked up. "Guys, get ready; we''re about to haul one in." Then he focused all his attention on the bobber. But as time ticked byforty to fifty seconds morethe bobber didn''t budge again, clearly signifying that the activity had ceased. "Where''s the fish?" Seeing the audience''s queries, Fang Hao explained. "I can confirm, there was definitely a fish nibbling at the bait just now." In order to prove his belief was right, Fang Hao lifted his fishing rod, then checked the bait on the hook. However, when he saw the bait on the hook was still intact, that was embarrassing. "Um... maybe my eyes tricked me just now." He promptly admitted his mistake. A young man can take it as well as dish it out, and wouldn''t stubbornly stick to his guns for the sake of pride. After all, the night fishing had just begun. The night was long. With such a long night ahead, he just didn''t believe he would come up empty-handed. If there were fellow anglers here who had caught big ones of thirty or forty pounds, then so could he! Another thirty minutes had passed. "Streamer, it looks like the guy next to you has already caught two good ones. How about you?" "You''re not going to end up with a zero catch today, are you?" "Psh, crow''s mouth." "Relax, I definitely got distracted by the guy next to me just now. I''m going to move to a spot with fewer people, and I guarantee I''ll catch a big one very soon." "If I catch a big one of several dozen pounds this time, I''ll treat everyone to a full fish feast! Everyone here''s invited." "Hahaha, we''ll wait." "Looking forward to the streamer''s full fish feast." "Guys, for the sake of Fang Hao''s full fish feast, I feel like we should send someone to dive down and hang a fish on the hook..." "Hahaha, if that happens, the streamer is really going to bleed money." "..." After chatting with his viewers, Fang Hao picked up his things and moved to a new spot. He felt that the spot he had been in had been affected by the people around him, which had impacted his fishing success. And just then. There was a shout of surprise from the viewers in his live stream room. "Female angler!" "Holy cow, there really is a female angler." "And it looks like she has a nice figure." The sharp-eyed viewers had spotted a female angler fishing not far away as Fang Hao was changing spots. No wonder they were surprised. Female anglers are like national treasures in the fishing community, too rare. After all, women face many more restrictions when it comes to fishing, not to mention safety concerns and so on. To see a female angler during a night fishing session, how could they not be amazed. "Streamer, switch the camera over and let us have another look at that female angler." The viewers in the live stream room were all pleading. Fang Hao, who had just gotten ready, now noticed the female angler they were talking about. Female angler? Fang Hao scanned the area... and indeed saw a female angler sitting not far away. He also pointed his phone camera in that direction as he went. It was to fulfill a wish of his viewers. The viewers also took the opportunity to admire the prowess of this female angler. Really, it''s true, the female angler did have a pretty good figure, clearly someone who exercised regularly, looking bright and brisk. And when Fang Hao looked at her, she also noticed him. Fang Hao casually greeted her. The female angler nodded her head, acknowledging him, then continued with her fishing. "Holy shit! That''s my goddess Feifei." It seemed some viewers recognized the female angler in the camera. Even though there was some distance, that viewer still recognized her. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Feifei? You''re not talking about the female uploader on the alphabet site with hundreds of thousands of followers, are you?" "That''s her!" "Oh my." "The streamer actually bumped into my goddess, this luck..." "Ahhhh, streamer where are you? I''m flying over right now." The live stream room instantly erupted. Fang Hao was dumbfounded. It was just a female angler, was there a need to get this excited? Chapter 3 - 3 Holy shit! This is definitely dozens of pounds of heavy stuff! These LSPs. Just because someone has a nice figure doesn''t mean you can see their face clearly at night, okay? What if they had a face full of pockmarks? Not afraid it would scare the legs out from under you. "I mean, can''t you guys show a little self-control? It''s just a female angler, is she really worth all this excitement?" "Not to mention the fear she might be a shrewish hag." Fang Hao began to complain. Anyone who regularly fishes isn''t likely to be that good-looking. Even if they were, long-term outdoor fishing, enduring wind and rain, would turn them into rough tomboys. "Host, you actually don''t recognize Feifei Goddess?" "The Feifei Goddess is a fishing idol who combines beauty, figure, and skill." "Cough cough... Really?" This was awkward. "Host, look quick, Feifei Goddess got a fish on the line." Because Fang Hao''s live stream was previously focused in the direction of the female angler, viewers in his chat room could also see what was happening over there. And at that moment, they saw her make a move, skillfully playing the fish to conserve her own strength. Judging by her actions and posture, that fish was probably no small catch. "Oh wow, looks like it''s a big one." "This fish has got to weigh at least fifteen or twenty pounds." The angler did not seem in a hurry, still carefully playing the fish. From this, it was evident that she was very experienced. After all, a fifteen or twenty pound fish has a considerable amount of sudden force to deal with, and it would be challenging for her, a woman, to pull it out immediately. Even more likely, she could be pulled into the water by the fish herself. The purpose of playing the fish is to exhaust its strength. Fang Hao and his viewers were all watching how she would manage to catch this fish. After about fifteen minutes of playing, when the fish was finally too tired to resist, she quickly seized the opportunity and used a net to drag the fish out of the water. When the fish was lifted out of the water... everyone gasped. "This fish could be twenty pounds." "Scored a big one!" "As expected, Feifei Goddess is amazing, not long after starting, and she''s caught a big one." "Host, take a look at her!" And when he saw the big fish being pulled up, Fang Hao did feel a pang of envy. But he wasn''t worried about not being able to catch any fish himself. No way he''d get skunked. With his skill, he''d at least hook a fish around ten pounds. He had a feeling that he''d be making a catch soon. He wasn''t in any rush. "Don''t worry, I''ll catch one bigger than hers in a bit." Fang Hao continued to wait patiently. ... "Can you even fish, host?" "It''s been nearly half an hour, and you still haven''t caught anything, while Feifei Goddess has already caught two more fish." "..." Damn, that was a bit discouraging. Although the fish the female angler caught afterward weren''t as big as the first, they were still several pounds each. Meanwhile, Fang Hao''s float still hadn''t budged an inch. His viewers were even more nervous and anxious than he was. His chat room''s popularity had also dropped a bit. Some passersby, seeing Fang Hao not catching any fish for a long time and finding it uninteresting, left after a few minutes. Those who remained were the ''loyal'' viewers who usually watched his streams. They knew Fang Hao had the skills; it just seemed his luck wasn''t that great. They didn''t watch Fang Hao fish solely for the catches anywaysometimes chatting and discussing other things was just as much fun. Moreover, they could joke about it when Fang Hao failed to catch anything. What mattered was the process and atmosphere; the result didn''t seem that important. Therefore, the mood in his chat room was always great, and everyone stayed active throughout. "Don''t be discouraged, streamer, I believe you... will definitely catch a small white fish!" "Ha ha ha, well played, bro upstairs!" "Snatching all the bamboo shoots." "The bamboo shoots have all been snatched by you." "But for the sake of a full fish feast, I think we should pray for the streamer to catch a big one." Time ticked by. Fang Hao''s fishing rod remained still, but the female angler beside him had caught another fish. "..." "I''m starting to think it''s this spot I''m standing in, the Feng Shui must be off." "Ha ha ha, right now the streamer''s mouth is the only thing that''s firm." "The streamer has the looks and the skills... I mean, has the looks..." The teasing continued. However, just at that moment. "The float''s moving!" "Streamer, you''re about to catch something!" Actually, Fang Hao didn''t need the audience''s reminders; he had already noticed because not just the float, but the rod too, had moved. The moment the float moved, he instantly tensed up, his attention fully engaged. Excitement. This would be the first fish he caught today. No matter if the fish was big or small, it was a good sign. Fang Hao gripped the fishing rod tightly, slowly lifting it. It was heavy. When he lifted the rod, he could clearly feel the weight of the fish on the hook, and it seemed not light. It''s a big catch! sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That thought flashed through Fang Hao''s mind. This made him even more excited. This was the big catch he had been waiting for so long. His luck was about to change. Luck changing, starting with this big catch. "Ha ha ha, this one is definitely a big catch." "I told you, I had a feeling from the start that today we would catch a big one." As he spoke, Fang Hao slowly began to reel in the line. It was very heavy. However, the only strange thing was... the fish didn''t seem to struggle much, no, it didn''t struggle at all, since he didn''t feel any resistance from the fish pulling on the line. It was too easy to pull in. Something wasn''t right. Could it be that the fish ate too much and didn''t want to move? Forget it, let''s not worry about that for now. Pull it up first, and then see. This was his first catch, and Fang Hao couldn''t afford to overthink it. Forget everything, just pull it in first. While pulling in the line, the weight was obviously heavy. Based on Fang Hao''s experience, could the weight of this fish possibly exceed 40 pounds? Shh... If it was really over 40 pounds, then he''d have really struck it rich. "Guys, I feel like I''m about to get incredibly lucky today." "This fish... is definitely a super big catch, I estimate it''s 40 pounds!" As soon as Fang Hao said this, the audience in the live stream also had their curiosity piqued. "Sss, 40 pounds?" "Is that for real?" "If it''s really 40 pounds, that''s damn impressive." "The streamer really is a dark horse, suddenly astounding everyone." The audience was all eager to see what this hefty catch looked like. As the line was slowly pulled back. A huge shadow gradually surfaced from the water. At the same time... a rotten smell also faintly drifted over from afar. Chapter 4 - 4 Fishing Up a Corpse! "Don''t panic, Hao. Make sure to keep steady, don''t let the fish escape at the last moment, or it would be a huge loss." "Right, there''s a big difference between hooking a fish and actually landing it. You definitely don''t want to regret it later." The audience in the live stream was tense, urging Fang Hao not to rush too much. From what they could see through the camera in the live stream, he seemed to be pulling in the line too quickly, without even playing the fish, which was not typical of someone who fished regularly. According to him, if this was really a fish over eighty pounds, it definitely needed to be played for a long time, letting the fish exhaust itself before it could be brought in. Pulling in so quickly, wasn''t he afraid the fish would cut the line? Such a large fish could easily snap the line with just a bit of struggle. If the fish got away, it would be too late for regrets. The audience''s worries weren''t unreasonable. They were afraid that Fang Hao, in his excitement of hooking a fish, would forget the basic fishing techniques. "Keep steady, keep steady." "My whole fish feast... I''m waiting for it." "I want to see what an eighty-pounder looks like." "With a fish this big, what could it be?" The audience was full of anticipation and curiosity, guessing what kind of fish it might be. "As long as it''s not an Alligator Gar!" "Don''t worry, there''s no such thing in this reservoir." "Bream!!! I bet it''s definitely this fish." They were now just waiting for the big fish to come up. Then it would be time to reveal the answer. "Do you guys think it might not be a fish?" "I think the host is pulling it up so easily, it''s probably the hook caught on some rotten wood." "If you have nothing to say, no one would think you''re mute!" "Ugh, jinx." Still, a large part of the audience wanted to see Fang Hao land a fish. "..." "Here it comes." The massive object on Fang Hao''s line gradually emerged from the water, its size indeed vast. ... "Why does it smell so bad?" Suddenly, he sensed a faintly rotten smell, causing Fang Hao to frown. This smell came so unexpectedly. It was nauseating. It was as if a piece of meat had been left out for a long time, then rotted. Fang Hao recognized this smell because once in his childhood home, a rat had been poisoned and died hidden in a corner. Its decomposing corpse wasn''t found until much later when the foul odor spread. The odor he just smelled was very similar to that of the decomposed rat from back then. What was going on? Where was this smell coming from? It seemed there wasn''t even any wind. After muttering to himself, Fang Hao continued pulling in his fishing line. As the dark shadow got closer, the stench grew stronger. And, how to put it... something seemed off about this shadow. Looking at the huge, distant shadow, a bad premonition suddenly rose in Fang Hao''s heart. He shone the light hanging on his forehead towards it, but as the light was dim and the distance great, and only part of it had surfaced; he couldn''t see it very clearly. But. Fang Hao''s vision still made out something. Clothes? Yes. It seemed he could see the outline of clothes within the shadow. Since when do fish wear clothes? The only explanation was, it wasn''t a fish. It might have been someone''s old clothes that he had hooked while fishing. This was a common occurrence for those who fish. No, wait! But as he drew it closer, Fang Hao suddenly realized something. Both from the weight and the size of this shadow, this was more than just a pile of old clothes. Coupled with that rotten smell. If it wasn''t old clothes, then what was it? Whoosh. A chill rose from behind Fang Hao, making his scalp tingle. He swallowed unconsciously. No way, could it really be this unlucky? After getting a bit closer. The headlamp he wore finally allowed him to see clearly what it was. It was a decomposed corpse that had been gnawed on by fish, with some hair remaining, the eyeballs had already been scooped out, leaving only two dark holes, a mix of rotting flesh and white bones... Ugh. Seeing this, Fang Hao couldn''t help feeling the urge to vomit. His face turned deathly pale. He had never seen such a scene before. Even having lived two lives, he had never seen such a sight; this was his first time! He had hooked a corpse! This was certainly no fish. Good heavens. This time he had really caught a "big one." But this was one catch he truly didn''t want. How could he be so unlucky as to fish up such a thing? "Guys, I think... I''ve hooked a corpse!" ... "Big catch incoming." "What could it be?" Everyone was looking forward eagerly, waiting for the catch to get closer. They all wanted to know what big fish Fang Hao had caught this time. If they were there in person, they would definitely have all eyes on it. It was too rare. Previous fishing trips had yielded nothing significant, mostly small catches. This trip had also involved a long wait. And the camera in the live stream was even darker than what Fang Hao could see. They couldn''t see clearly, nor could they see any clothes. Only when Fang Hao mentioned he had caught a corpse did people finally spot the clothing in the shadows. Everyone was startled, stunned, then gasped in unison. A corpse? He caught a corpse? "Holy shit a corpse?" "This really is a big one this time" "Catching a corpse in the dead of night, this is enough to scare someone to death." "My heart is pounding like crazy." "Good thing I''m just watching the livestream and not there in person, otherwise I might have died of fright" "What does the corpse look like? Can you show us?" "Uh does the person above have a taste for this?" "Watching this crap late at night, can you not scare people?" "Better call the police soon." "Quick, let the streamer cast the spell to ward off evil spirits." "..." ... After retching for quite a while, Fang Hao finally recovered a bit. Anyone seeing such a horrific scene of a rotten corpse would react similarly. He was fairly brave; he felt just a bit nauseous rather than weak-kneed. After seeing the viewers'' suggestions, he then thought of reciting the incantation to ward off evil. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His commotion also drew the attention of other anglers nearby who were night fishing. One after another, they came to look, and they too ended up vomiting. Some were even scared nearly to the point of passing out. The female angler was also curious, looking over towards Su Hao to see what was happening. ... After about half an hour or so. The police arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area around where the body was found, and retrieved the body from the water. The corpse was highly decomposed, hardly any flesh left, making it very difficult to discern from the face who it might have been. Chapter 5 - 5 After finishing the interrogation, I still need to go back to fishing! "Hello." "I am the person in charge here, Lin Wendong." A nondescript middle-aged man approached Fang Hao, about average height, just over 1.7 metershalf a head shorter than Fang Hao. There were some wrinkles on his forehead, and his complexion was dark, but his eyes were especially deep and bright as if they could see right through someone''s soul. Lin Wendong looked curiously at Fang Hao''s somewhat pale face, his expression somewhat strange. Fishing up a dead body, that''s some incredibly bad luck. "Officer Lin...hello." Faced with Lin Wendong, Fang Hao couldn''t help but feel a bit nervous. Don''t be fooled by the other''s common appearance, like the guy next door; he had a really strong presence. Those sharp eyes felt as though they left nowhere to hide. "You''re the one who fished up the dead body here?" "Yes, right at this spot." Fang Hao pointed out his previous fishing position to Lin Wendong. Lin Wendong also looked at the geography of the place; it was indeed a bit more open in view. It was a good spot to dump a body. If one were to dispose of a body, this would be a good spot. It was very possible that this was also the place the perpetrator had chosen to dump the body. Although it was not yet clear whether this was an accidental death or homicide. But as an experienced detective of many decades, Lin Wendong had a premonition that it might be a homicide. He immediately ordered the scene to be secured. A radius of several meters around this position was cordoned off to prevent other unrelated personnel from approaching and contaminating the scene. It was very possible that there might be traces left by the perpetrator nearby. "Have you found anything else suspicious in this area?" Lin Wendong casually asked. "Not so far." "By the way, Officer Lin, how did this person die?" "We don''t know yet, we need a forensic examination to be sure." The retrieved body had been placed on the bank. The putrid smell was intense, causing those nearby to feel the urge to vomit. A young and pretty policewoman, upon seeing the body, immediately ran off to the side and began to retch. Lin Wendong, witnessing this, did not blame her. Because the fished-up body really did look rather gruesome, with the face nearly stripped of flesh by fish, compounded with having been in the water for so long and decomposing. The remaining rotten flesh clinging to it, mixed with bare bones, was bound to affect people, especially those unaccustomed. But this was part of their job, these were the small scenes. With more exposure, they would naturally get used to it. Lin Wendong remained composed as he approached the body. It was difficult to identify the body by its facial features, but from the general physique, it was clear the body was male. As for how exactly he died, whether accident or murder, that would require further forensic investigation to determine. The forensics team had already taken out their kit and were conducting a preliminary examination and identification of the body. An assistant was also helping to take pictures, documenting the scene. After some time. The forensic doctor stood up, took off his gloves, and reported the examination results to Lin Wendong. "The deceased is male, approximately between thirty-three to thirty-five years old, about 1.73 meters tall." "Because the victim''s face has been rotted and eaten away by fish, it''s impossible to identify him. There is nothing on the body that could prove his identity." "Judging by the decomposition of the body, the time of death is estimated to be between two to three months ago." "As for the exact time, we will have to go back for further examination to get a clearer picture." "Our capabilities are limited on-site; we can only conduct some preliminary examinations." "The cause of death was a blunt force trauma to the back of the head; there''s evidence of blunt force trauma on the back of the brain..." "Thank you for your hard work, Forensic Doctor Zhang." "You''re welcome." After the examination, they arranged for the body to be taken back. As for the scene... Lin Wendong had already checked around. Currently, no useful information had been found. This area was often used for fishing, and any traces left behind might have disappeared after a few months. Or there was another possibility...the body could have drifted down from upstream. However, the most urgent task was to identify the victim. He had to go back and see if there were any clues on the list of missing men from the past two to three months. In addition, "Xiao Chen." Lin Wendong called to the young policewoman who was still vomiting. "Officer Lin...ugh." The young policewoman came over with a pale face, having retched multiple times, nearly vomiting up bile. It was her first encounter with a body this gruesome. Just the thought of it was enough to make her feel sick. "Xiao Chen, take this young man back to do a statement." "Yes, Officer Lin." After seeing Fang Hao, the young policewoman named Xiao Chen looked a bit better. Fang Hao was quite good-looking. "I''m sorry, because you discovered the body, we need you to cooperate with us and come back to do a statement," Officer Lin also briefly explained to Fang Hao. "It won''t take long, it should be done in half an hour at most." "And after the statement, can you guys take me back here?" Fang Hao couldn''t help but ask. "Hm?" Lin Wendong looked at him, puzzled. The young policewoman was also taken aback by his request, wondering what he meant. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I still want to come back and fish!" Damn it, Fang Hao couldn''t believe his luck. He thought he caught something big, but it turned out to be a body! The fish hadn''t bitten, but a body was all he reeled in. He still wanted to fish; he didn''t believe he really wouldn''t catch any fish. Today, no matter what, he wouldn''t let anything stop him from fishing. After hearing Fang Hao''s words, Lin Wendong couldn''t help but laugh. This kid had some nerve, just having fished up a body, he still wanted to come back and fish after giving his statement in the middle of the night. The young policewoman was dumbfounded; what kind of person was this? Had he gone crazy from fishing? Didn''t he see what was happening, and yet he still wanted to continue fishing under these circumstances? Probably anyone else by now would be shivering from fear. But this guy... besides looking a bit shaky at the beginning, he seemed pretty composed otherwise. Quite the odd character. "Alright, after the statement, Xiao Chen will bring you back." "And here''s my contact information, if you find anything strange later on or something happens, you can contact me." Lin Wendong grinned, then instructed the young policewoman beside him to take Fang Hao. He still had other matters to attend to; these minor issues could be handled by Xiao Chen with Fang Hao. With that, Fang Hao left with the policewoman to give his statement. Chapter 6 - 6: Was it me? No! "Officer Chen, do you have any food here?" After completing his statement, Fang Hao''s stomach began to rumble. He had been so busy that he hadn''t realized he was hungry. From fishing up the corpse to finishing the deposition, a couple of hours had passed, and it was already early morning. "There are still some instant noodles." "But can you really stomach it?" Although Chen Lin was also a bit hungry, just thinking about the corpse made her stomach churn, and she still felt like throwing up. And here this guy not only wanted to eat but was also planning to go back to continue fishing afterward. What a... quirky guy. Chen Lin couldn''t think of more adjectives to describe him. "Do you guys just eat this when working overtime? That''s too inhumane." "You should at least have a chicken leg meal box..." "Ugh..." Before Fang Hao could finish his complaint, Chen Lin immediately covered her mouth and rushed out of the interrogation room to the bathroom to throw up. She wouldn''t have thought about vomiting, but as soon as Fang Hao mentioned the chicken leg, she immediately thought of the gruesome state of the decomposed body. It felt like eating in a bathroom. Suddenly, her stomach was in turmoil. The nauseous feeling surged from her stomach to her mouth. She couldn''t stand hearing anyone mention anything related to meat. She probably wouldn''t want to eat any meat for a week, no, maybe even half a month. "What''s wrong with Chen?" the other colleagues were surprised by Chen Lin''s reaction. "It wasn''t me." Fang Hao responded instinctively. "..." A few colleagues rolled their eyes, somewhat speechless, this guy really didn''t think he was in a police station, even daring to joke with them. If it were ordinary people coming here, they''d all be very nervous and wouldn''t joke with them. But everyone just brushed it off. After all, Fang Hao wasn''t a bad guy. When they were recording the statement earlier, they knew he was a fishing streamer who, on that day, had fished up a corpse. Such unlucky luck. And yet, he was bold enough. Anyone else would have been scared witless by now. But this guy was still calmly wanting to eat instant noodles. Such a mentality, definitely a great seed for a criminal investigator. What a pity. "I''ll go make you a pot of instant noodles." A colleague stood up, taking over for Chen Lin to boil water and make the noodles for Fang Hao. "Bro, thanks a lot." Fang Hao was quite familiar and didn''t feel like a stranger at all. After finishing his late-night snack, he was ready to go back to fishing. He didn''t believe he wouldn''t catch any fish today. There was nothing to do for the moment. Fang Hao also took out his recently reclaimed phone. After reporting to the police earlier, he had ended the live broadcast and his phone had been on silent. When it came time to record his statement, the phone was handed over. Finally, after everything was done, his phone was returned to him. When he switched on his phone, he realized he had a bunch of messages. Texts, WeChatmany friends and fellow fishing enthusiasts sent him messages. Some were concerned about him, others asked what had happened... "Fang, I heard you fished up a corpse at Baisa Reservoir?" "Fang, how are you? Were you scared?" "Haozi, have you finished giving your statement?" Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Fang, we''re going back first; we''re done fishing for today." "Haozi, heard you caught a big one?" "Hao bro..." "..." Seeing the messages from his fishing buddies and friends, Fang Hao responded to each of them. "I just checked my phone; it was on silent before. I''m fine, nothing much, just came to do the statement. I''ll have a late-night snack and then go back to fishing." "???" Just as he replied to that message, a whole group of people were filled with question marks. Wait, you still have to go back to fish? You dare to fish there after this? You just fished out a dead body. Thinking about the horrifying scene... they all felt terrified. And Fang Hao was saying it''s no big deal, and he still had to go back to fish? "You just fished out a dead body, aren''t you scared?" "What''s there to be scared of? It''s just a dead body. I haven''t caught any fish tonight, and I won''t be satisfied until I do!" Nothing frustrates him more than not catching fish. He boasted to his viewers that he would definitely have a big catch today, but so far, other than pulling up a dead body, he hadn''t caught anything. He couldn''t just go back feeling defeated. "Just be careful then" His fellow anglers understood how frustrating it was to not catch fish, so they could only remind Fang Hao to stay safe. After chatting with friends and fishing buddies. His instant noodles were also perfectly soaked by then. Chen Lin came back from the restroom after throwing up, her pale face still damp from the water, but the droplets made her look even more radiant and exceptionally attractive. Seeing Chen Lin in such a state, a coworker''s gaze nearly stuck there. Only Fang Hao kept his head down and enjoyed his instant noodles voraciously. He was genuinely hungry. He had been busy all night and hadn''t eaten anything. Seeing Fang Hao devouring his instant noodles, Chen Lin showed a look of surprise. She envied Fang Hao for being able to eat so deliciously under such circumstances. Such mental resilience was impressive. She really admired that. Though she had only been in the police force for a little more than three months, among people like Fang Hao with strong mental fortitude, he was probably the first she''d encountered. A few minutes later, Fang Hao also finished the last sip of his soup. Burp~ He let out a satisfied burp. Although he wasn''t full, the hunger in his stomach had subsided after a bowl of noodles. Eating too much instant noodles wasn''t good. He had some snacks prepared for himself. He could eat those when he felt hungry later. "Officer Chen, I''m done eating." "Do you want to eat something?" Chen Lin shook her head, indicating she didn''t want to. Even though she had already thrown up enough to empty her stomach, she still wasn''t in the mood to eat. She really had no appetite. And was afraid that she might have to throw up again right after eating. Better not to eat at all. "Then please take me back now." Fang Hao rubbed his hands. Chen Lin was helpless. She was really impressed by this person; was he addicted to fishing or what? It''s good that such a person wasn''t her boyfriend; otherwise, she''d be infuriated daily. Moreover, he didn''t have a proper job, just went fishing every day without working, just using his phone to live stream. What''s the use of that? No ambition at all. Despite the number of internet celebrities that make easy money, there are even more who go unnoticed and earn nothing. No money, no ambition, and only caring about fishing all the time. What kind of man would anyone admire? Waste of good looks and physique. She definitely wouldn''t approve. She believed the most important qualities in a man were ambition and a sense of responsibility. Only such a man would be perfect. In her heart, Chen Lin gave Fang Hao a proverbial slap, sentencing him to ''execution''. "Let''s go then, I''ll take you back." Chen Lin prepared to drive Fang Hao back to Baisa Reservoir... Chapter 7 - 7 By the time he returned to Baisa Reservoir, it was already past one in the morning. There were noticeably fewer people fishing by the reservoir than before, hardly anyone at all. Eerily quiet under the moonlight, it exuded a hint of sinister atmosphere. Compared to a few hours earlier, the difference was simply too great. Just a few hours ago, Fang Hao''s group of fishing friends alone brought over a dozen people. Not to mention other anglers out for wild fishing; together there were roughly twenty to thirty people, so lively. Until Fang Hao fished up a corpse... Instantly, one by one they vanished without a trace, scared off. Anyone who saw a corpse being fished up here would be frightened, wouldn''t they? And that was without having seen the gruesome state of the corpse; if they had seen what it looked like after decaying, maybe... they wouldn''t dare go night fishing for a long time to come. Not everyone was like Fang Hao who, after recording his statement, hurried back, eager to continue fishing. That level of courage... was unmatched. After dropping off Fang Hao, Chen Lin didn''t rush to leave but watched his retreating figure with a somewhat unusual look in her eyes. On the drive back, they had chatted idly for a while. Through his words and demeanor, she realized that this man perhaps wasn''t as bad as she had thought. He had his own ideas. Hope for the future and some unique reflections on life. He possessed a mindset not typical of his age. Ugh, ugh, ugh. Chen Lin then snapped out of it, shook her head a few times, rattling it like a tambourine. What was she thinking just now? What this person was like had nothing to do with her. There probably wouldn''t be any more meetings in the future, and their lives were unlikely to intersect. She didn''t continue to ponder too much. Better to report to Captain Lin first; tonight was destined to be a sleepless night. ... The area previously cordoned off was still being searched by the police for any potential clues. The search area had even been expanded. The previous fishing spot was out of the question. Luckily, there weren''t many people around the reservoir now. Many prime spots were his for the choosing. After securing a new fishing spot, Fang Hao continued to live stream. He had stopped streaming earlier because, after calling the police due to finding the corpse and being warned by the platform moderator for inappropriate content, he had gone offline. But when Fang Hao started streaming again, it wasn''t long before over a hundred people flooded in. Clearly, these viewers had been waiting. Just waiting for the moment Fang Hao went live. In truth, they didn''t know whether Fang Hao would stream again today, but since they were night owls who couldn''t sleep, they decided to just wait. The drama of today was too explosive. Night fishing at the reservoir''s edge and hooking a corpse, that was a first for any fisherman. "Wow, the streamer is finally back!" As soon as Fang Hao''s live room opened, the barrage of comments flew instantly. "I''ve been waiting for the streamer to go live, I thought he wouldn''t stream again today, it seems my wait wasn''t in vain." "I had a feeling the streamer would definitely continue to stream!" "Streamer is awesome, actually fished up a corpse!" "Streamer, how''s the corpse you fished up? Did they die from an accidental drowning or were they murdered and dumped?" These viewers were each more gossipy than the last, "Front row to watch the Corpse-fishing streamer!" "I have to call some buddies over to watch this." "..." Fang Hao just glanced at the barrage of comments and immediately his eyes got lost in the flood. These viewers really knew what to say. If the comments were displayed on screen, they''d probably take up the whole screen. Fang Hao didn''t even know whom to answer first. "I''ve got nothing to do with it, I came back after giving my statement." "As for the situation with the body, I temporarily don''t know, that''s not for me to worry about. The police will investigate it later." Fang Hao also one by one answered the questions from the viewers in the live stream. "But seriously, you''re awesome. You caught a body and you''re still so calm. If it were me, I''d probably have fainted from fright." "What about the fish, streamer?" "When will you catch the big one you owe us?" A bunch of people started teasing Fang Hao again about not catching any fish, which they found hilarious. "I''m supposed to eat a forty-pound fish!" "The big one did come up! It''s just a matter of whether you dare to eat it." "Haha, you guys are too bad." "No way the streamer can catch fish today, just pulled up a dead body, definitely needs to go home to rest." "So, is the streamer going home to sleep or... wait a minute! Where are you right now, streamer?" "What the heck!" "Streamer, are you going fishing again?" "What the heck what the heck!!!" "???" It was at this moment that the viewers noticed something different about the background in Fang Hao''s live stream camera. As soon as they saw the water, they were utterly shocked. This... he went back to fishing again? That''s crazy. Doesn''t he need any rest? He just caught a dead body for crying out loud! And he''s got the guts to go back there in the middle of the night? Moreover, he went back to the same Baisa Reservoir where he was fishing before and continued fishing there. "I''m impressed!" "Starting today, I respect no one but you, streamer!" "Mom asked me why I was watching the live stream on my knees..." Upon knowing Fang Hao had returned to Baisa Reservoir to continue fishing, the viewers were thoroughly awed by him. Someone started sending gifts. ''The Big Cousin Who Loves Catching Fish'' who was number one on the leaderboard sent over ten rockets in a row. Following that, others sent gifts more or less. This wave of gifts was the most Fang Hao had ever received since he started live streaming. The viewers felt that a fishing streamer like Fang Hao, who was so dedicated, surely deserved their support. This was truly fishing with one''s life on the line. "6666, I''m calling others to come watch the streamer fish." "I''m also inviting my friends to come watch." For the viewers, it really didn''t matter if he caught any fish or not. But it was Fang Hao''s spirit of fishing that was truly interesting to watch. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even today, when he was so unlucky to catch a corpse, he went back for night fishing right after giving his statement. Fang Hao didn''t realize that it was precisely because he came back to fish that... The attention to his live stream room was skyrocketing. The number of people in the live stream room suddenly jumped to two hundred, then two hundred thirty, two hundred fifty... Taking off. Fang Hao was a bit surprised to see the explosion in popularity. It was his first time experiencing such a situation. Meanwhile, a post... appeared on UC. "Fishing Blogger Catches Corpse During Night Fishing, Then After Making a Statement..." ... Many people clicked on the post out of curiosity and were then captivated by what was written inside. Many were curious about what kind of peculiar person would go back to fishing so nonchalantly after catching a corpse while fishing. Chapter 8 - 8 This Might Be a Homicide Case "Fishing at night and still daring to go back for more after catching a corpse? This guy must be made of steel." "Is this a case of fishing addiction?" "Is fishing really that interesting?" "Going back to fish again, isn''t that just plain crazy?" "The people upstairs don''t understand the joy of fishing, so don''t talk nonsense." "This fishing streamer is kind of interesting. I''ll follow him. Can someone provide a link?" "Kneeling down and begging for a link!" Underneath the post, a crowd of people were asking for the link to the livestream. And this post quickly caught fire on the UC website. A swarm of people clicked in to watch and comment. Not long after the post went up, it garnered hundreds of views. After the post went viral, some people became curious about the streamer who had fished up a corpse. Then, those in the know posted the link to the livestream in the thread, and people could directly click to join. ... Similarly, On Weibo, the topic of Fang Hao fishing up a corpse also appeared, and the topic''s heat was rapidly rising. "Fishing streamer catches a corpse at Baisa Reservoir during a night fish, livestreams with composure." "Shock! After catching a corpse, the fishing streamer went back to fishing!" Maybe just fishing up a corpse alone wouldn''t have gotten so much attention. But add to that going back to fishing after assisting the police with the report...That''s a completely different effect. It more easily arouses people''s curiosity. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Those who scrolled to this topic would also be intrigued and click in to see what was going on. "This fishing streamer is really a tough guy." "This mentality... I feel like if I encountered this, I would throw away my fishing rod, let alone remain as calm." "Truly, not a single brother into fishing is a simple man." "I just want to know, is fishing really that magical? Going back to fishing in the middle of the night after giving a statement." "This guy is really tough, you have to admire him." "This streamer is interesting, does anyone know his name? I''m going to follow him." "It seems his name is ''Wild Fishing Fang Hao''." "Thanks, I''ll check it out." "..." Fang Hao''s popularity on Weibo climbed even faster, and it probably wouldn''t be long before he could break into the top fifty. ... ... "News, where can I find some newsworthy stories?" Inside a certain apartment, A man with glasses was scratching his head in frustration, utterly annoyed by the task assigned by his superior. His name was Sun Zhaopeng, and he was a reporter. The editor had asked him to come up with two eye-catching news stories. But so far, he hadn''t found a single noteworthy piece, and it had kept him up for several nights. With the deadline set by his boss approaching, he had no choice but to search the internet that night, hoping to stumble upon something by chance. In the era of online information, nothing spreads news faster than the internet. Sometimes, things people see and hear on the streets also get posted online. Maybe, he could be lucky. He opened multiple news portals, as well as Weibo and forums. Then, he quickly skimmed through them. No need for close examination. If he looked into each one carefully, he wouldn''t have enough time. Only through this kind of general quick browsing could he see more information. Huh? At that moment, He saw a particularly hot post on UC, already viewed by nearly ten thousand people. "Fishing streamer catches a corpse during a night fish and then after giving a statement..." Aside from the post''s popularity, he also noticed the mentioned location was... right where he was. To be honest, when he saw the post''s title, he was also drawn in. Very eye-catching. As a journalist, he sniffed out a hint of something intriguing. That''s right, the contents of this post just might be the news he was looking for! Fishing, corpses, cases... String these together and you''ve got a news story. And a highly captivating one at that. He believed that if he did a good job reporting this news, the leadership would definitely be satisfied. Looking at the popularity of the post, it seemed quite good. If he kept tracking this case... perhaps it would become a hot topic. The more Sun Zhaopeng thought about it, the more excited he became. Just then, he noticed the Baisa Reservoir mentioned in the post was in the same city he was located in. This provided him with a great convenience. However, before that, he needed to get a clear understanding of the situation. "It seems like the fishing streamer is live right now." "I''ll check it out first." To him, Fang Hao was a savior. ... "Why have so many people suddenly shown up?" Fang Hao was taken aback by the surge of viewers joining his livestream. Accustomed to an audience of dozens or maybe a hundred, he was startled to see the viewer count skyrocket from two or three hundred, then to five or six hundred... Just in a matter of moments. Now there were already over two thousand. Could it be that he became popular after fishing up a corpse? He guessed right, at least partially. The other reason was that he came back to fish again. If it was just about finding a corpse, it wouldn''t have been such a big deal. But his return to fishing in the middle of the night after the grisly find had piqued the public''s curiosity. Not to mention, the post on UC and the trending topic on Weibo only increased the attention. Many new viewers came from UC and Weibo. And right now, the numbers were still soaring. Fang Hao exhaled softly, adjusting his mindset so as not to be affected by the rapidly increasing numbers. After all, he had experienced big events before. He continued to focus his attention back on fishing. Then, he resumed bantering with the viewers in the livestream. "I came from UC, I heard this streamer fished up a corpse." "Doesn''t really matter if he catches fish or not, I want to see if he can pull up a second corpse." "Damn, the guy above is twisted." "How do you know there''s going to be a second corpse? Aren''t you the murderer?" "Case closed." "..." "A bunch of idiots, there aren''t that many corpses. What if that was an accidental drowning? Would the streamer be so relaxed and come back to fish?" "That does make some sense." "It probably was an accidental death." "Accidental death?" Sun Zhaopeng also saw what some viewers in the livestream were saying and fell into contemplation. But soon, he dismissed that notion. Relying on his years of journalistic intuition, he felt that this was not a case of accidental death. This could very well be a murder case! He trusted his judgment. ... "What do accidental death or murder have to do with me?" Watching the viewers in his livestream debate their viewpoints. Fang Hao was quite helpless; he had neither the interest nor the ability to get involved. He wasn''t Sherlock Holmes nor was he Conan; even if he wanted to help, he wouldn''t know how. Aside from having fished up a corpse, none of this had anything to do with him. His only goal was to catch some fish. Chapter 9 - 9: Catching Fish? This is freaking corpse fishing for the second time! Professional work should be left to the professionals. He''s just a fishing streamer, his job is streaming, and his hobby is... er, fishing. Cases like these were not his forte; naturally, he left them to professional police officers. His biggest wish today had been to catch some fish, a big one at that. Otherwise, why would he dash back here? He might as well have stayed home and slept. The atmosphere had been building up to this moment, and it would have been rude not to catch a fish by then. "Guys, let''s be serious. Let''s talk about whether I can catch a big fish today." "Big fish?" "What big fish?" "Aren''t you the Corpse-fishing streamer?" What the heck? When Fang Hao saw the new nickname some online friends had given him, his face turned green. What the hell is a Corpse-fishing streamer? He would have accepted being called a loser streamer. This Corpse-fishing streamer... He''s a legit fishing streamer, okay? No, he had to change the name of his streaming room. Fang Hao planned to change the name of his streaming room from "Wild Fang Hao" to "Genuine Mr. Fang Fishing." As soon as he thought of it, he manually changed the name in his streaming room. "It looks like I must catch a fish today." "I need to show you my true fishing skills," Fang Hao grunted. "Give up, streamer. You''re not going to catch any fish today." "If you manage to catch a fish, I''ll pee standing on my head." "Pee standing on your head? Wouldn''t you pee into your own mouth?" "I have visuals now" "66666, that''s a bold claim, I wanna see." "Streamer, you''ve got to try harder today. No matter what, you''ve got to catch a fish, not for anything else, just to see someone pee standing on their head." "Um... even though I''m a girl, I want to see too (shy)." "Don''t go, girl upstairs. We could perform in private for you." "I suspect you have ulterior motives, but there''s no proof." The atmosphere in the streaming room was hotter than usual. As more people joined, the vibe changed even more. Fang Hao''s streaming room was always full of fun and relaxation. Now that more people had joined, the number of comments flying across the screen shot up. His popularity rapidly increased. Initially just a newbie streamer, he now had thousands of viewers in his streaming room. His popularity was also rising on Weibo. Many people who came to join in the fun stumbled upon Fang Hao''s stream and decided to watch. They hadn''t expected that once they entered, they wouldn''t want to leave. After watching the stream, they found it quite interesting. The online friends inside were all talented and funny, making them instantly like it. They had indeed found their community. ()~* "Ah, I''m just thinking why I didn''t meet the streamer earlier." "But it''s not too late now." "Watching the streamer''s fishing stories is pretty amusing." "What? Who died fishing? Did you catch another corpse?" "" "Nope." "I need to change my fishing rod." "The previous one was a bit too soft, not smooth to use." Fang Hao picked up the fishing rod, and yet again, the hook was empty. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For the moment, the number of fish caught was still zero. There really might be something fishy. There weren''t many people fishing at this time. That was odd. Fang Hao puzzled over it internally. He''d been fishing for many years and had never experienced a time when he couldn''t even catch a tiny silverfish. The usually spurned silverfish had now become desirable. "Stubborn streamer, just admit that you can''t do it." "Men should never say they can''t." "..." ... After changing the fishing rod, Fang Hao cast the fishing line back into the water. And this time, just a few minutes after switching the fishing rod, "Got a bite!" Fang Hao''s eyes lit up, immediately feeling something different about the rod in his hands. He tried to pull it back but had a bit of trouble... Could it really be a big catch? Fang Hao''s feelings surged with nervousness and excitement. The viewers in the live stream seemed to notice Fang Hao''s unusual behavior. "Could it be? After changing rods, he''s actually going to catch a fish?" "That''s not scientific." "It seems like a big one, though." "Hey, if the streamer catches a fish, that''s cool for us." "If he catches a fish, that''s boring. Let''s go, let''s go." "..." Some viewers started teasing. While others looked forward to a big catch, anticipating the full fish feast they had been waiting for. "The streamer said if he catches a big one, he''ll treat us to a full fish feast. Does that still stand?" A crowd watched as Fang Hao tried to reel in the fish. However, he hadn''t been happy for a few seconds when Fang Hao''s expression changed. Because he realized that the feel of reeling in this time was different from a normal catch, still without any movements or struggles from a fish. Damn it, could he be this unlucky? Fang Hao''s mind went blank. The feeling was the same as before; although it was heavy, pulling it up didn''t require much strength. Logically, if it were a big fish, he would hardly be able to pull it on his own. He''d even have to be careful not to get dragged into the water by the fish. But now, it felt similar to the previous time when he''d caught a corpse. "Please don''t let it be another corpse." Fang Hao prayed in his heart. He truly didn''t want to catch another corpse. But contrary to his hopes, when he pulled the catch closer, and saw a bag, with a rotting arm sticking out, he knew what he had caught. He had caught another corpse. Striking twice. Two corpses reeled in consecutively. This could almost be described as a bizarre new first in fishing. Just saying, who else has such luck? Fang Hao was completely numb, his face expressionless. In the same place, at the same spot, at the same time... he had caught two corpses. He felt his mentality starting to crumble. In the end, he couldn''t even remember how he had reported to the police. His whole person was in a daze. ... And the moment Fang Hao caught another corpse, the live stream room also exploded. "Damn, this it''s not a fish again, there goes my full fish feast." "Holy shit, another corpse?" "The streamer''s luck is unbelievable! I suggest he goes buy a lottery ticket." "I actually predicted it right, he really did catch a second corpse!" "Case closed, the person above is definitely the killer." Catching two corpses in a row, and this time the corpse was even stuffed in a bag; it was clear that these weren''t accidental deaths, definitely murders. As for whether the two corpses were connected, that was yet unknown. The audience couldn''t immediately make such a judgment. That would require further investigation. "Call the paranormal hotline." "Indeed the Corpse-fishing streamer, catching another corpse." Fang Hao didn''t realize that with this incident, he had firmly established his nickname as the ''Corpse-fishing Streamer.'' Chapter 10 - 10: Two Homicides? No, This is a Serial Killing! "Bodies?" "Another body has been fished out!" Watching the livestream, Sun Zhaopeng immediately stood up from his chair. He felt he should go to the scene right away. He was not very far from Baisa Reservoir, and if he set off now, he could get there in just over an hour. Newsthis was big news. And it had fallen into his lap. He had been watching Fang Hao''s livestream for news. Now that news had come his way, how could he, as a reporter, possibly miss out? "I can''t delay any longer." "I have to rush to the scene." Securing first-hand materials at the scene was the essential spirit of a journalist. Sun Zhaopeng immediately grabbed his equipment and drove out. ... In the office. Lin Wendong had been searching through the list of missing persons reported in the city over the last two to three months, all night long. But after searching around, there didn''t seem to be anyone who matched the characteristics of the body. "Strange." "How can there be none?" "Is it because no one reported it? Or is the timing not right?" Lin Wendong furrowed his brows in thought; he first needed to establish the identity of the corpse. How could they solve the case if they couldn''t even confirm the identity of the body? Only by confirming the body''s identity could they hope to find clues and solve the case better. Bang. A police officer pushed open the door hastily and reported to Lin Wendong the news of the report just received. "Officer Lin, there''s new information." "Another body has been fished out at Baisa Reservoir." "What? Another body?" Lin Wendong stood up abruptly from his seat, his face expressing disbelief. Another body had been found. Pulling multiple bodies from Baisa Reservoir was somewhat abnormal. The autopsy report for the previous body hadn''t even come out yet, and now there was a second one. He realized the severity of the situation. Perhaps, there were more than two bodies in Baisa Reservoir. This night was destined to be sleepless. "Tell me the details." "The person who fished up the body was still that fishing streamer, Fang Hao. He continued fishing after recording his statement, and then... he caught another one... I don''t know whether to say he''s unlucky or it''s just too coincidental." "But this time, the body was bagged up..." After hearing the officer''s description, Lin Wendong''s face turned from surprise to puzzlement. How could it be him again? Catching bodies twice in one night, that was remarkably bad luck. Chen Lin, standing beside him, was also dumbfounded. "Let''s go to the scene." "And notify the salvage team, too." ... Half an hour later. Lin Wendong looked Fang Hao up and down with an odd gaze. His unmasked stare made Fang Hao break out in goosebumps. He definitely didn''t have that kind of fetish. He immediately raised both his hands. "Officer... Officer Lin, I''m a law-abiding citizen!" Pfft. Chen Lin next to him couldn''t help but laugh. But after laughing out loud, she felt it was a bit inappropriate and immediately covered her mouth with her hand. Lin Wendong also couldn''t help but smile, a look of amusement crossing his usually serious face. "Tell me, how did you fish up another body this time?" Actually, in Lin Wendong''s mind, he too suspected Fang Hao. Although Fang Hao had fished up the bodies during his livestreams, in front of a live audience of online viewers. Everything seemed accidental, seemingly excluding him from the list of suspects. After all, no one would be so foolish as to expose a hidden body in front of so many people. But the more it seemed so, the less he could completely dismiss the possibility. Just as many suspects would create alibis. As an experienced detective, he would not overlook any possibility. Of course, while he had his suspicions, he showed nothing. "I wasn''t satisfied after fishing up a body earlier because I didn''t catch any fish, so I came back to continue fishing." "Then I wasn''t having any luck with the fish, so I decided to switch to another fishing rod." "I didn''t expect that not long after changing rods, I''d fish up another body." "Everyone in my livestream audience knows this; they watched as I pulled it out." Fang Hao carefully explained the whole situation to Lin Wendong, even holding up his phone to show he wasn''t lying. But by then, he had ended his livestream. He had turned it off when the police arrived. From Fang Hao''s description, there truly seemed to be no connection between him and the murder case. Lin Wendong did not say anything more for the time being. Instead, he walked over to view another body that had been salvaged. This body was put into a bag, the kind of woven sack commonly seen in rural areas. The person in the sack was a woman, who had also suffered significant decay. It looked like she had been deceased for some time. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But since this body was in a sack, its preservation was much better than the previously found male body; the face was not completely destroyed. Perhaps through facial comparison, they might be able to identify this female corpse. "This female corpse also died between two and three months ago, and like the other, she was struck by a blunt object." After an examination, the forensic doctor provided a cause of death. "However, whether it was with the same weapon as the previous male victim needs detailed examination." The conditions on site were basic, permitting only a basic examination. But after hearing the forensic doctor''s words, Lin Wendong fell into deep thought, speculating in his mind. These two cases had something in common. Both were deaths occurring two to three months earlier, and... both were caused by blunt force trauma. It was very possible that these cases were actually connected... a serial murder case! Further details had to await the forensic doctor''s autopsy results. But the most pressing issue was to identify these two bodies. The female corpse''s face, although somewhat decayed, was comparatively intact and had not been gnawed on by fish. This could be a breakthrough. "Sorry, you can''t come any closer." A policeman prevented a bespectacled man from approaching the scene. This man was Sun Zhaopeng, the reporter who had hurried over after watching the bodies get fished out during the livestream. "Hello, I''m Sun Zhaopeng, a reporter from Binjiang News, and I would like to..." "Sorry, but it''s not convenient to disclose details now, we will issue a statement later." Seeing that the man was a reporter, the policeman was a little less vigilant, but still didn''t allow him through. Sun Zhaopeng knew it was difficult to get the information he wanted from the police at this time, but he had come here specifically for Fang Hao. Fang Hao, who had fished up two bodies consecutively, was his interview target. As the first discoverer of both bodies, Fang Hao certainly knew quite a bit. He felt that he could dig deeper with Fang Hao and possibly get the information he wanted. Chapter 11 - 11 Are You the Murderer? After fishing up two corpses, Lin Wendong was also uncertain whether there were any more bodies in the reservoir. The subsequent arrangements had the salvage team''s divers descend to the bottom to search. If this really was a case of serial killings, then it was very likely there would be a third body. After getting their gear on, the divers plunged into the water, searching for traces of bodies in the reservoir. The main search area was near where the two bodies had been fished up. The two corpses were not very far from one another. Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night. From the moment they fished up the first body, they hadn''t stopped, not even having a moment to take a few sips of water. "Do we have any water?" Lin Wendong was so busy he was parched, feeling as though he could breathe fire from his mouth. "Captain Lin, we have water over here." Chen Lin handed over the water she had just gotten from Fang Hao to Lin Wendong. Lin Wendong twisted off the cap and gulped down the water, quickly finishing over five hundred milliliters of bottled mineral water. After drinking the water, his condition improved somewhat, then he continued to work. The second body they had fished up had already been sent back for an autopsy. Lin Wendong and his team remained on site, directing the salvage team to fish for bodies in the reservoir to see if there was a third body. Fishing for bodies was likely to take a long time. He then arranged for Chen Lin to take Fang Hao back for a statement. By the way, he asked Chen Lin to investigate Fang Hao''s background. After all, Fang Hao could not be completely ruled out of suspicion. And after fishing up two bodies, Fang Hao was in no mood to continue fishing. Too damn unlucky. If it weren''t for the live stream, if he went out and said he fished up two bodies in one night, absolutely no one would believe it! It was ludicrous. But that was the fact. It''s not just bad luck; it''s exceptionally bad. He didn''t catch fish but only fished up corpses. He could be considered a unique character in the fishing community. Now, he had to follow Chen Lin back for a statement. The police prevented Sun Zhaopeng from getting close to the scene. But when he saw Fang Hao and Chen Lin walking away from the site, his heart leapt with joy. This was one of his intended interview targets. "Hello, streamer." "I''m Sun Zhaopeng, a reporter from Binjiang News. May I interview you?" He immediately approached. Reporter? Interview? Fang Hao was taken aback seeing this spectacle, Sun Zhaopeng. That was too fast. He had only fished up the bodies not long ago, and the reporter had already arrived. Such dedication... really. What he didn''t know was that the other party had watched his live stream and had rushed over after seeing him fish up the bodies. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have arrived so quickly. "Oh, hello." Fang Hao glanced at Chen Lin beside him. Chen Lin understood what he meant, which was basically asking if she would consent to an interview. "I''m sorry, we are pressed for time and it''s not convenient for us to accept interviews." Chen Lin also tactfully cooperated, extending her hand in front of Sun Zhaopeng. "Officer, I will only take a little bit of your time, not too long." Sun Zhaopeng certainly wouldn''t give up just like that, such a rare opportunity, if he missed it this time, who knows when the next one would be. "What are your feelings now after you fished up two bodies consecutively?" "Do you think there''s any connection between the two bodies you fished up, could this be a serial murder case?" "Did you notice anything particularly unusual when you fished up the bodies?" "Did you already know there were bodies here and purposely come here to fish?" "..." He fired off a string of questions, some of them sharply pointed, even more direct than the questions asked by the police. Fang Hao found the questioning to be a real headache. He almost began to doubt if he was the murderer himself. Fang Hao didn''t tangle with them for too long, simply dropping a line "the police will investigate everything clearly," and then he beat a hasty retreat. Who could stand such an interview? He felt a bit of sympathy for those who had undergone interviews with Yi Lijin in the entertainment circle before. Anyone who could go through an entire interview without getting angry was really something. After getting into Chen Lin''s car, Fang Hao wiped his forehead. "These journalists are truly terrifying." "Indeed," Chen Lin nodded. Although she was still a rookie, she had witnessed a few press interviewstruly a horror to behold. "So, are there any chicken drumstick lunch boxes when we go back to give statements?" "..." Fortunately, Chen Lin was in a better state this time, gradually getting accustomed to it and didn''t feel like throwing up anymore. Just that her complexion was still a bit off. "Didn''t you have instant noodles earlier?" "That was ages ago." "It''s all digested by now." "Fine! I''ll order you takeout when we get back." Eat, eat, eat, I hope you gorge yourself to death. Chen Lin gritted her teeth as she cursed the guy silently in her heart. While Fang Hao was going back with Chen Lin to make a statement. ... On Weibo, Another new topic emerged. [Fishing streamer catches two corpses in a second lucky strike!] This topic was climbing swiftly, shooting up into the top fifty in no time, and it was still rising. As an incidental effect, the popularity of the previous topics also increased considerably. With the frenzy surrounding this new topic, many paid attention. "What''s going on? Another corpse fished up?" "Is today corpse congregation day or what?" "One after another, they''re not catching fish but only snagging corpses." "Bro, it seems like the guy who fished up the corpses is the same fishing streamer." "Pfft, you''re kidding, right? The same person caught both corpses? This guy is so unlucky." "The unluckiest part is it happened on the same evening." "Wait a minute, I remember this guy just fished up a corpse a few hours ago, then after recording his statement, he went back to fishing?" "Yep, that''s him!" "So he went back to fishing and then caught another corpse?" "This is nuts..." "With this luck... I bet he could win the lottery." People were stunned upon discovering the topic on Weibo and delving deeper into the story. This luck was against the odds. Such an experience, truly unparalleledneither seen in the past nor likely in the future. Catching two corpses in one eveningwhose story could top that? More and more people started paying attention. The heat of the topic had already soared into the top thirty. "I was there live in the streaming room, and let me tell you, the thrill of the scene was palpable." "Craziness on the scene." But there''s no denying, the momentum of this topic was incredibly fierce. In such a short time, it rose to the top thirty. And the heat was still surging. Breaking into the top ten was merely a matter of time. "Another corpse fished up, does that mean it''s a murder case?" "It''s probably not a suicide." "Especially the second corpse, it was inside a bag. Could someone committing suicide put themselves in a bag?" "Could these two corpses belong to the same case?" Chapter 12 - 12: The Strongest Man in Fishing World! (Please Favorite) This question from the netizens indeed voiced what most people were thinking. Many were curious whether the cases involving the two bodies were related. After all, they were fished out of the same place. "Very likely." "Maybe this is a serial murder case!" "Uh, why do I feel like this fishing streamer, has a bit of a touch of Conan''s grim reaper elementary school student..." "So his new nickname is ''Corpse-fishing streamer''!" "Pfft! Corpse-fishing streamer? This nickname... actually seems quite fitting (crying and laughing)." "Being able to fish up two bodies in one night, that''s really something." "The strongest man in the Fishing World!!!" "I''m sold, I''m sold." Right now, on social media, a group of people were discussing Fang Hao and the two bodies. It greatly attracted the interest of many. Fang Hao''s popularity was rising. Many people searched for his live streaming channel or tried to find his social media account. But Fang Hao, apart from streaming, didn''t have a social media account. Previously, he was just a newbie streamer, averaging around a hundred viewers at most during his streams, usually just a few tens. And since he wasn''t into social media, naturally, he didn''t have an account. Of course, Fang Hao didn''t know how popular he was becoming on social media. Unable to find Fang Hao''s social media, people could only flock to his live streaming room. They found Mr. Fang''s Serious Fishing live stream room. But the stream room was closed; he had stopped streaming after calling the police. People could only follow the live stream room for now, some even set up special notifications. Some people even subscribed to memberships in the live stream room. This way, when he started streaming again, they could be notified immediately. "Hey, hey, hey, do you think the streamer will stream again today?" "Do you guys think, after recording his statement for the second time, he will go back to fishing?" Previously, after recording his statement for the first time, Fang Hao immediately ran back to fish, completely unfazed by the fact that he had fished up a body. Calmly fishing. Unfortunately, his luck was just terrible, as he fished up another body when he went back later. Fishing up bodies twice, his mental state must be a bit shaken. "Anyway, I''m just following this streamer now." "This luck... can''t help but follow." "This kind of unlucky streamer, I''m seeing for the first time, I''ll follow for now." "I now want to know the progress of the case" "I always have a feeling, the key to solving this case might be related to this streamer." "Do you mean the streamer is the killer?" "Pfft, no, I mean the streamer might help the police solve the case!" "Not likely, he''s just a fishing streamer." "Who knows Just the fact that he managed to fish up two bodies makes me think anything is possible." "He might even find some clues later." ... Unknowingly, the topic surged into the top ten! The popularity exploded, and it vaguely had the momentum to reach number one. Seeing this scenario, a young celebrity, Akun, who originally planned to buy a trending topic today, was also stunned. "What the heck is this fishing trending search?" "How did it get so hot so fast?" "Could it be that they also bought a trending search like us?" Akun was dumbfounded. Initially, he saw that today''s trending list was quite calm, a good day to buy a place on the trending list. But unexpectedly, a fishing trending search suddenly appeared and the popularity rose too quickly. His manager also decisively called a halt, temporarily canceling the plan to buy a trending spot. "Not hitting the trending searches today." After arriving at the police station, Fang Hao followed Chen Lin and went to make a statement, knowing the way quite well. It was his second time at the precinct, so he moved with ease. Mainly because... it had only been less than two hours since the last. When they saw Fang Hao return, the officer on duty cast a strange glance his way. His ''second entrance'' into the station was indeed... rather peculiar. "Remember it, Officer Chen, one order of braised chicken rice, and one order of spicy chicken leg rice." Fang Hao continued to instruct Chen Lin to order takeout for him. After all the trouble, he was quickly burning through energy, as previously he had only eaten instant noodles, which couldn''t sustain him for long. Besides, someone else was paying for the meal. Free meals should not be wasted. Fang Hao was not one to be polite. "Alright, got it." Chen Lin rolled her eyes helplessly. This guy really knew how to eat, focusing on food all the way back, never treating himself as an outsider. Chen Lin felt much better now and didn''t feel nauseous when Fang Hao mentioned the chicken leg rice. It seemed her ability to adjust herself was better than she had initially thought. However, she still had no appetite. She still didn''t feel like eating, especially not meat. She truly admired Fang Hao. His mindset was remarkably positive. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even after pulling up two bodies consecutively, he still had such a good appetite and enjoyed his food. Chen Lin sent someone to order a meal for Fang Hao, and then they began making their statements. Moreover, Chen Lin also went to gather all the information concerning Fang Hao. Although she didn''t believe Fang Hao was the killer, it was an order from Team Leader Lin, and she had to follow through. Regardless, she needed to investigate his background thoroughly first. In their line of work, they couldn''t overlook any suspicious details. Fang Hao pulling up two bodies consecutively was indeed somewhat suspicious. It made people involuntarily speculate whether he knew there were bodies in the water before he chose that fishing spot. Otherwise, it was too coincidental. Despite the suspicions, they wouldn''t take any action until they had evidence to avoid alerting the suspect. Moreover, if Fang Hao wasn''t the killer, then the real murderer, knowing that the bodies had been discovered, would likely take some action. Perhaps, the killer might even return to the scene. Considering this, Chen Lin planned to mention her thoughts when she reported to Team Leader Lin later that evening. Baisa Reservoir. Lin Wendong was still commanding the retrieval team to recover bodies. "There are no bodies nearby, Team Leader Lin." A diver emerged from the water and reported the condition of the waters he had just investigated. "Then check this area." Lin Wendong had his team investigate a few points he suspected. After pulling up two bodies, he couldn''t overlook any possibilities. It might help his case if there indeed was a third body. "Team Leader Lin, there''s nothing here either." After a while, the diver surfaced again. Nothing. Lin Wendong''s face showed no expression, but his eyes were already surveying the surroundings. The retrieval team had not found any new bodies, which suggested the killer might have only slain two. It was highly likely that the murderer had some connection to the two individuals. The most crucial step now was to wait for the forensic doctor to produce the autopsy reports and then determine the victims'' identities. Chapter 13 - 13 Captain Lin, do you mean he might... Sun Zhaopeng still lingered at the scene, watching the cadaver retrieval team working underwater to lift the body. In fact, he was hoping they would manage to retrieve a body. That way, his camera could capture firsthand data. But despite the team''s prolonged efforts underwater, they came up empty-handed, without finding any other bodies. They had searched underwater continuously for two to three hours without any discoveries. "No more, huh..." There was a hint of regret in Sun Zhaopeng''s tone. If they had pulled up another body, the news would have been even more explosive. However, his harvest for the day was still quite good, having interviewed Fang Hao; he could return with a satisfactory report. He was certain that when he submitted this news piece, his superiors would definitely be pleased! ... Seeing that no more bodies were retrieved, Lin Wendong also had to call it quits. Just then, the autopsy report of the first body had been hastily prepared overnight. He rushed back to fetch the autopsy report. By the time he returned to the police station, dawn was already breaking. Unknowingly, an entire night was about to pass. After a night''s work, Lin Wendong''s face bore a trace of fatigue, yet his eyes remained bright and sharp. Upon his return, he didn''t even think about resting. He went straight to the forensic doctor. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Lin Team, here is the autopsy report for the first body, it''s all ready," said Forensic Doctor Zhang as he handed over the prepared report. "Based on our examination and the state of decomposition, we''ve determined the time of death to be around two months ago." This time, the time of death was established. It was pretty accurate. The exact time of death was concluded based on the body''s state of decomposition, the microbial colonies on it, and changes in the bones. "The victim''s mouth and stomach had no residues of river sand or other materials, indicating that the individual was dead before entering the water." "The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the back of the head, where the culprit struck the victim multiple times, eventually leading to death before the body was discarded in the reservoir." "Due to severe damage to the face, we are currently unable to reconstruct the victim''s appearance. Later on, we can only roughly sketch a portrait based on the contours of the facial bones." "Additionally, the DNA collected from the victim does not match any data in the database." This indicated that the victim had no prior criminal record. All these things were actually within Lin Wendong''s expectations. He knew this body wouldn''t provide much information. His hope was still pinned on the second body that was fished out. This second body was bagged, and its face was not eaten by fish; although there was some decomposition, the general features were discernible... "Thank you for your hard work, Forensic Doctor Zhang. How long will it take for the second body''s autopsy report?" Lin Wendong asked. "It will take about half a day. I should be able to get it to you by noon today," replied Forensic Doctor Zhang. The second body was delivered later, and they had just started the autopsy; it would not be completed so quickly. Half a day was already fast. "Okay, notify me as soon as the report is ready." After issuing his instructions, Lin Wendong took the autopsy report for the first body back to his office. He planned to thoroughly review the autopsy report and then consider the case linkage between the two bodies. As he returned to his office, he saw Fang Hao and a few on-duty officers eating. "Lin Team." Upon seeing Lin Wendong, everyone greeted him. Lin Wendong nodded, then turned his attention to Fang Hao. Noticing how famished he seemed, wolfing down the food with relish. This Fishing streamer, who had consecutively reeled in two bodies, intrigued him. He thought there was something peculiar about the Fishing streamer. Lin Wendong then gestured Chen Lin over with a wave, signaling her to come to him. Chen Lin saw the look on the other person''s face and knew what she was about to be asked. "How is he doing?" Lin Wendong was also skeptical of Fang Hao; previously, he had arranged for Chen Lin to investigate Fang Hao''s background. "Captain Lin, everything''s fine." Chen Lin had investigated Fang Hao''s identity when she was taking statements earlier. But nothing particularly unusual had turned up. Although no problems were found, Captain Lin had not given up on his suspicion of Fang Hao. Just because nothing had turned up didn''t mean there definitely wasn''t an issue. One coincidence might just be a coincidence. But when several coincidences are linked together, it becomes less likely to be mere chance. To fish up two corpses in one nighttime outing seemed utterly absurd. Fishing up one corpse was already rare enough. Let alone two in one night. "Right, when you have a moment, keep an eye on him and see if there''s anything strange about him." Lin Wendong gave Chen Lin another directive. "Captain Lin, are you suggesting that he might..." "We can''t rule out that possibility yet," Captain Lin nodded. As an experienced detective, he wouldn''t overlook any potential clues. "Understood." Chen Lin''s expression turned serious, now understanding Captain Lin''s intent. ... "Burp~" Finally full. With a satisfied burp, Fang Hao stretched leisurely. He had combined dinner and breakfast into one. Two meals in one. He also enjoyed two complimentary bento boxes; free food really did taste better. "Officer Chen, thanks for the bento boxes," he said appreciatively. "You finished them that quickly?" Chen Lin, who had just returned from Captain Lin''s position, was stunned upon seeing that Fang Hao had devoured both bento boxes. Was this guy reincarnated from a starving ghost? Such a hearty appetite? Looking over at her colleagues, none had finished even one box, and here this guy had polished off two. What was more, considering he had fished up two bodies earlier, his ability to still eat... That was what truly baffled Chen Lin. She had lost her appetite after seeing the first corpse, but... This guy had a seemingly insatiable one. "Maybe the food just tastes really good." With a full stomach and his statement taken, Fang Hao was not planning to go back to fishing. It was nearly dawn. It wasn''t early anymore. And after fishing up two corpses in a row, he had lost all interest. It was destined to be a fishless day for him. He resigned himself to his fate. Who would believe that someone could have such bad luck as to fish up two bodies in one night? Yet, that was exactly what he had experienced. His phone was blowing up with messages. A whole bunch of fellow fishing enthusiasts and friends were asking about it. Not only was it a sleepless night for them, but it was a sleepless night for others as well. Chapter 14 - 14 Such luck, it would be a pity not to buy a lottery ticket "Fang Hao, I heard you fished up another body?" "I told you, tonight wasn''t right for fishing, and sure enough, another body was fished up. You should have gone back with us at the time. You shouldn''t have gone fishing again." "Fang Hao, your luck is really too awful, isn''t it? You didn''t catch any fish all night, only bodies." "Fang Hao, how are you feeling now? Do you have a shadow over your heart? You won''t be afraid to go fishing in the future, right?" "Kid, I heard you fished up two bodies tonight? Your luck is too explosive, man. Should I buy two lottery tickets to see?" "..." The messages in the phone were simply too many. Dozens of unread messages. After finishing his statement and his meal, Fang Hao finally had time to look at his phone. When he took it out and saw so many unread messages, he was stupefied. This... there were even more messages than before. How can I reply to all these? If I reply to each one, who knows when I''d be done. But Fang Hao, on his part, still patiently replied to them one by one. "Yeah, fished up another body." "Who knew there would be no fish today..." "Psychological shadow? Doesn''t exist. Just damn speechless, I keep not catching any fish. No, I have to go fishing again tomorrow." "Buying a lottery ticket is fine, I''ll go buy one later. If I win the jackpot, I''ll treat you to a ''big sword feast.''" "..." It took over half an hour for Fang Hao to finish replying to all the messages, during which he also chatted with some fishing buddies and friends. Only then was it over. He put away his phone and saw Chen Lin staring at him. "Officer Chen, why are you always looking at me? Is my face dirty?" Fang Hao asked doubtfully as he touched his face. "No..." Chen Lin hurriedly turned her head. She had only meant to take a glance, but... this glance lasted a slightly long time. She didn''t expect to be caught in the act, suddenly feeling a bit guilty. But honestly, this guy... he wasn''t bad looking. If he groomed himself a little, he would actually be quite handsome. Hey hey, what am I thinking? How could I possibly be interested in him? Someone who is obsessed with fishing all day and doesn''t have a proper job; I could never be into someone like that! I need someone who is excellent, positive, and responsible! And him... obviously, he doesn''t meet a single criterion. Impossible. Absolutely impossible. I''m just following Lin''s orders to observe him in secret and nothing else. That must be it. Chen Lin thought to herself. "So, what are you doing now?" Chen Lin asked Fang Hao. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If there''s nothing else, I guess I should go home and rest." "I thought you were going to stay here." "That''s not necessary." Fang Hao definitely didn''t want to stay at the police station... it always felt like being locked up. Grabbing a meal was okay though. "If there''s nothing else, I''m heading back." What a night of nonsense; it''s nearly dawn. Just in time to go home and get some good sleep. As for livestreaming... just forget it for today. I''ll get back on after I wake up. Fang Hao knew that once he went back on air, the chat room would definitely explode. He had experienced this before. He was really tired now. "Alright, if we need anything, we''ll contact you again," said Chen Lin. "Okay." After Fang Hao left, Chen Lin also started to feel the strain. Overcome by sleepiness. She had been busy all night, investigating on-site, taking statements, with no time to rest. She was practically exhausted. Plus, she had been vomiting for such a long time earlier, her stomach was empty. But she didn''t feel hungry at all. What she needed most now was to catch up on sleep. But as she was about to rest her head on the desk, Lin Wendong happened to pass by her table. "There''s nothing urgent for now, go home and get some rest," he suggested. They had a short break until all the autopsy reports came in. Lin Wendong was aware of how worn out his colleagues were after an entire night''s work. He could handle it because he was used to it. But for a newcomer like Chen Lin, especially a girl on her first high-intensity job, she was obviously not quite adjusted yet. "Lin, I''m not sleepy..." Chen Lin was about to insist but couldn''t help but yawn. Lin Wendong smiled, "You''re not sleepy? Head home and rest. After you''ve rested, there are more important things to do. The real battle is still ahead." "Yes." Chen Lin went home to rest, too. The other colleagues also squeezed in a bit of sleep where they could. Only Lin Wendong remained, analyzing autopsy reports and searching through files to see if he could find any clues or leads. ... "Maybe I really should try buying a lottery ticket." On the way home, Fang Hao mumbled to himself. He felt his friend was right, his luck was indeed once in a lifetime; he should really try buying a lottery ticket. Such luck, it was freakishly miraculous, even stepping in dog shit wouldn''t compare. If he really won the big prize... He could change his fishing equipment to something much better! The rods he had his eyes on were so expensive, each over ten thousand... he always wanted to buy them but was short on funds. If he did win the lottery, he would definitely buy that equipment immediately. Start with a new outfit. "But the lottery stalls won''t be open this early." "I''ll buy it after I wake up." Fang Hao made up his mind. He decided to get a ticket after waking up later. After getting home, Fang Hao comfortably took a hot shower and then went straight to sleep... From six in the morning, he slept till past three in the afternoon. A solid eight hours. But because his biological clock was off, the quality of sleep wasn''t as good as at night. Upon waking, he still felt a little groggy. His mental state wasn''t great either. This was the difference between sleeping late and sleeping early. If he went to sleep before ten at night and got a full eight hours, he''d be bursting with energy the next day. After waking up and freshening up, Fang Hao hurried out. He had something else to do - buying lottery tickets! That was the plan laid out the day before. The lottery shops in the afternoon were quite bustling, though mostly with older folks. Young people like Fang Hao were not common. "Boss, five lottery tickets." At two bucks a piece, five was just ten bucks. Small bets for fun, big bets ruin your life. This was just for the fun of it, a bit of entertainment. "What numbers do you want to buy?" "Random." Fang Hao didn''t know what numbers to pick, so he simply let the boss print out a few sets of random numbers for him. Soon, the lottery tickets were printed out. Chapter 15 - 15 Silver Treasure Box After buying lottery tickets, he went for a meal. He had slept for a day, and his stomach was growling with hunger. After finishing the meal, he casually dropped by a fishing gear store. As soon as he entered, he overheard the owner chatting with some regular customers. They were talking about Fang Hao''s fishing experience from the previous night. "I can''t believe it. Two bodies were fished out of Baisa Reservoir." "It''s such a pity, that''s a great spot for fishing. I was planning to go there this weekend, but now that bodies have been pulled up, I dare not go." "Brother Zhou, you''re too timid. It''s just two bodies, what''s there to fear? It''s not just about the weekend; I even feel like going there tonight for some night fishing." Another angler said, completely fearless. If fishermen are scared of this, how can they go out for night fishing? For fishing, these are just trivial matters. "However the two bodies fished out last night, I heard were caught by a fellow fisherman." "The same person, fishing up two bodies in one night that" "That fisherman is really unlucky. He''d be mentally shattered. He didn''t catch any fish, just bodies." Isn''t that true. His mentality collapsed right then. Fang Hao had silently responded in his mind after hearing their conversation at the entrance. Later, he simply went home to sleep, not bothering to continue fishing. This luck is really terribly bad. "If it were me, I probably wouldn''t think about fishing ever again." "I wonder if this fisherman can move past this psychological trauma." "But what do you think about the possibility of it being intentional? I''ve seen quite a few folks online saying this." At that moment, the owner of the fishing gear store suddenly said, "What do you mean by intentional?" Everyone was taken aback. "I mean this person might have known that there were bodies under the reservoir and chose that spot to fish," the owner analyzed. "After all, fishing up one body is already a highly unlikely event. Fishing up two in one night, that''s practically impossible." "That means, the person knew there were bodies below and chose that specific spot to fish, making it easier to pull up the bodies." That was the owner''s suspicion. "In that case, he could use his identity as the person who fished up the bodies to eliminate himself from suspicion like creating an alibi, suggesting he is not the killer." Fang Hao wanted to join their conversation initially, but after hearing what the owner said, he abruptly stopped. His expression froze. Fang Hao hadn''t expected others to think in this direction. It dawned on him. He suddenly remembered the way Captain Lin looked at him last night, how improper it was. So, he was under suspicion. They regarded him as a suspect. No wonder later, both Chen Lin and another person were whispering and occasionally looking at him. Now, Fang Hao finally understood. Dammit, he had genuinely just happened to fish out the bodies; it truly had nothing to do with him. He didn''t know what to say. However, he wasn''t worried; he was innocent and not concerned. But being suspected, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable. "Hey, your analysis, boss, is quite an eye-opener, indeed. It seems like a real possibility." "If he really knew beforehand, then it indeed is possible." "Doesn''t that mean this fisherman could actually be the killer?" "It''s possible." "Sometimes, the person who least looks like a killer is the killer!" In an instant, everyone in the fishing gear store suspected Fang Hao was the killer. Now, as the person involved, Fang Hao couldn''t tolerate it any longer. He interjected immediately, "Isn''t there a possibility that someone just had bad luck and ended up fishing up two bodies?" When Fang Hao spoke, the people in the store finally noticed him. "Indeed, there''s that possibility, but likely few would believe it." "Put yourself in their shoes, would you believe it?" "I" Fang Hao was genuinely stumped. If he weren''t the person involved, he might not believe it himself. It''s too absurd This made Fang Hao even more frustrated. It was hard to clear his name. "But we can''t rule out that possibility, can we? We can''t let a criminal get away, but we shouldn''t wrong a good person either." "True." "So, we should leave this matter to the police." "Then we''ll know if he is indeed the killer." "Young man, what would you like to buy?" The owner, not wanting to dwell further on the topic, turned to Fang Hao. "I''ll just buy some bait." Initially, Fang Hao wanted to buy some other items, but he had lost all enthusiasm and just picked a few packs of bait. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then he left. He had been upset about not catching any fish last night. Now, hearing others talk and suspecting him of being a killer made him even more depressed. "How come that guy looked somewhat familiar?" the owner muttered after Fang Hao had left, feeling puzzled. "Wait a minute!" "Isn''t he the fisherman who pulled up the bodies?" The owner suddenly realized this and felt a bit embarrassed. After all, he had just speculated in front of him that he might be the killer. Chapter 16 - 15 Silver Treasure Box_2 ... Right. Since even passersby were discussing him, what would the situation be like online? His livestream room must have been blowing up. Fang Hao didn''t even dare to imagine. Since last night, when he had fished up a body, the popularity of his livestream room had exploded. When the stream had ended, there had been thousands of viewers. He didn''t know what it was like now. He also didn''t seem to know about the topics mentioned by his boss earlier, which were exploding in popularity online. He had been busy all last night, recording statements twice before he finally got home to rest. He hadn''t had time to go online. He didn''t know what the situation online was like. He quickly took out his phone and checked the latest trending topics. He hadn''t realized Upon seeing it, he saw the topic of him fishing up a body right at the top of the trending list. Tens, hundreds, thousands three million in topic heat! That heat was really high. Fang Hao had never thought that just by fishing, he would also have a day in the spotlight. There were also trending searches on "Weibo," where he topped the chart. He had never imagined he would have such a day. Fang Hao searched online and found that he had unexpectedly become so popular. On "Weibo," several hot topics were all about him. He took the opportunity to read some comments from netizens. Among these netizens, there were also some who suspected he was the murderer. However, after experiencing what happened at the fishing gear store earlier, Fang Hao was quite calm now. Moreover, some netizens felt sorry for him, thinking he was really unlucky. Some people transformed into Conan, speculating on the progress of the case; others were merely seeking attention; and some even wanted to form groups to come over. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In any case, the comments online were varied and plentiful. Fang Hao was very calm, not getting too angry even at some nasty comments. A large portion of people was interested in him, the fishing streamer who had fished up two bodies, and wanted to follow him. This made Fang Hao unsure how many people were waiting for him to start his livestream. A few thousand? Or tens of thousands? He was definitely popular now. He had become an overnight sensation on the internet. "Guys, give me a shout-out." "I want to see the Corpse-fishing streamer''s livestream." "Will he be livestreaming tonight?" Netizens were waiting online, all expecting him to start his stream. As for the nickname that made Fang Hao want to complain, Corpse-fishing streamer, it was now affirmed. His other online nickname was Corpse-fishing streamer. Ah, this is just fate, I guess. Fang Hao felt helpless, but there was no changing it now. After browsing through these topics online, he had a clear idea of the situation. He knew he had become an overnight sensation. He was really popular now. He could even be considered a minor "internet celebrity." Even some guilds were seeking his contact information online, wanting to recruit him into their guilds. That, Fang Hao had no interest in. He had no thoughts of joining any guilds. He just wanted to fish quietly on his own and livestream in peace. After returning home, Fang Hao also started his livestream. He took the opportunity to reassure his fans in the livestream room. And just as he started streaming Instantly, a crowd surged into the livestream room. These people had been waiting, many of them had set the SMS notification feature, so as soon as Fang Hao started streaming, they would receive notifications immediately. Then they logged on to the livestream room right away. Within seconds, there were already several thousand people in Fang Hao''s room. He was really popular now. After shooting up to the top of the trending list, his current level of attention was very high, and he was very popular online. "Congratulations, host. Your livestream room has reached ten thousand viewers Reward: a Silver Treasure Box." Just then, a voice rang in Fang Hao''s mind. After his livestream room''s popularity reached ten thousand, this rewarding voice came. What? There was even a cheat feature! A sudden surprise swept through him. Swept away the previous gloomy mood. The reward really came just in time, making him feel great. A Silver Treasure Box as a reward, this one should be good. This reward looked nice. He had reached ten thousand in popularity this time and suddenly received a Silver Treasure Box. It seemed like his golden touch might be related to the popularity in the live stream room. Fang Hao guessed in his mind. Although he still didn''t know what was inside the Silver Treasure Box, since it was a system reward, the contents were definitely not bad. A system product is bound to be a quality product! Fang Hao still believed in that. Actually, what surprised Fang Hao the most was the popularity in his live stream room. It hadn''t been that long, and he had already broken through ten thousand in popularity... This was something he couldn''t even dare to think about before, but in just one night, he had become popular. And now the numbers were still skyrocketing... who knew what level of popularity he would reach by the end of the stream! It was terrifying. Fang Hao had underestimated the extent of his own popularity. At first, he thought having around ten thousand viewers when he started streaming would be quite good. But who knew, in such a short time... it had already exceeded that. Looking at this trend, it might even reach a hundred thousand. It was really terrifying. And his live stream room had already become very lively. "Wow, finally starting the stream." "Is this the Corpse-fishing Streamer''s live stream?" "Eh? I see the streamer, wow... he''s actually so handsome!" "Finally get to see the real face of the Corpse-fishing Streamer!" "Finally seeing what the Fisherman who fished up two corpses looks like." "I heard this is a streamer who can''t catch fish..." "Streamer, if you hadn''t started streaming, I would have thought you were locked up." It was no wonder they wouldn''t think along those lines, after all, he went straight back to fishing after recording his statement the first time he fished up a corpse. But after he fished up the second corpse, there had been no news. So the speculation among the viewers in the live stream was not unreasonable. "Phew, finally feel relieved, it seems our streamer is not the killer." "There are actually some voices online suspecting that the streamer is the killer." "Now that the streamer is back, the rumors will refute themselves!" "Hehe." The viewers'' comments instantly dominated the entire live stream room. Some of them were genuinely worried about Fang Hao. "It''s alright now, finally feeling relieved." After seeing Fang Hao, a big stone finally fell from everyone''s heart. Fang Hao couldn''t even bother to check the Silver Treasure Box right now. He first chatted with the viewers in the live stream room. "Thank you all for your concern, because it was really late last night, I went straight home to rest after recording the statement." "And now, just woke up, had a meal, and came up to let everyone know I''m safe." "Hehe, so that was it." "Good to know the streamer is alright." "But streamer, what about your fish? You promised a big haul!" "Ahh, my whole fish feast." Some viewers had been watching the live stream all evening yesterday, and they were still there. This made Fang Hao feel like these people hadn''t slept at all. "You guys didn''t sleep, did you?" "Haha, sleep? Of course, we got up to have fun!" "Not a single one of us could endure it!" "Aren''t you afraid of sudden death?" Fang Hao really admired their energy. "Afraid of what, we''re not even scared of being poor, what''s sudden death to us?" That statement was damn reasonable, Fang Hao had no response. His viewers were truly each a talent in their own right. Now that the numbers had increased, there were even more talented people. The atmosphere in his live stream room was still the same as before. But with the increased numbers, the barrage of comments became a bit scary. If he didn''t turn off the comments, people couldn''t see Fang Hao''s face at all; they could only see loads of comments. "So I also went and bought a few lottery tickets just now, it''s time to test my luck." "Holy shit, did the streamer really go buy lottery tickets?" "Wow, haha, is he really going to win the five million jackpot?" Chapter 17 - 16: The Corpse Can Talk "Xiao Li, is the autopsy report out yet?" Lin Wendong had just woken up, and immediately inquired about the autopsy from his subordinate. He was genuinely concerned about this case and didn''t have much time to rest. Just now, taking advantage of a quiet moment, he dozed off at his desk for a bit more than an hour to catch some sleep. "Lin team leader, Forensic Doctor Zhang''s autopsy report for the second body just came out." His subordinates originally wanted to let him sleep a bit longer, but who knew he would wake up, seemingly with an internal alarm clock, too quickly. They felt a bit helpless. Lin team leader was good at everything, it''s just that he pushed himself too hard. From yesterday until now, he had only slept that one hour. Who among them could bear that? Moreover, this wasn''t a one-off; it was routine for Lin team leader. A true workaholic. Thus, within the entire bureau, many people genuinely respected him. "Good, then I''ll make a trip to Forensic Doctor Zhang''s office immediately." Lin Wendong had no time for anything else; his thoughts were entirely focused on the case. For this case, he was eager to find any leads. The information obtained from the autopsy of the first body wasn''t very extensive. Now, he needed the complete autopsy report for the second body. "Lin team leader, why don''t you eat something first? Otherwise, you might aggravate your stomach condition later..." Knowing that he had severe stomach problems because of his irregular eating habits, his subordinates wanted him to eat something first. "No problem, I can hold on for now. I''ll eat when I get back." But Lin Wendong was still too keen on solving the case, temporarily neglecting the need to eat. He hurried towards the autopsy room. A few minutes later, he arrived at Forensic Doctor Zhang''s office. "Forensic Doctor Zhang, how are the autopsy results?" "The results are out." "The second body, female, thirty-four years old, death time is roughly the same as the first body, both over two months ago." "Similarly, this victim''s cause of death was also due to blunt force trauma to the brain, and from the angle of the blunt force trauma, it''s likely the same blunt object." Forensic Doctor Zhang''s words instantly helped Lin Wendong understand. This case was a serial killing, and these two bodies could be combined into one case. With this development, their primary focus could become clearer. The likelihood of solving the case also just increased. Now that the case was so active, with two bodies having been fished out, the killer might be getting worried and likely to slip up. This could be an opportunity. "We found signs of assault on the second body. She appears to have been violated before her death; some bruises on her skin indicate she put up a fierce struggle before she died." "Through careful examination, we eventually found DNA on the victim''s body that did not belong to her, one is from the first body, and the other is unknown, which could very well be left by the killer." Indeed, this was good news. The information from the second body was plentiful. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A glint of joy appeared in Lin Wendong''s eyes. Having acquired so much useful information, he no longer needed to worry... about not being able to solve the case. Another piece of good news was that the facial features of the second body were relatively intact, and they could possibly identify the victim through comparison. "Thank you for your hard work, Forensic Doctor Zhang." "You''re welcome." After saying goodbye to Forensic Doctor Zhang, Lin Wendong hurriedly went to identify the second body. This second body was a breakthrough. "By the way, where''s Xiao Chen?" "Xiao Chen just went to the archives room." "Alright, let her come to see me when she gets back." After giving these instructions, Lin Wendong went back to his other tasks. He first asked someone to check the identity of the second body. With clear facial features, it wasn''t difficult to find the identity of the body. Not like the first body, where it was hard to discern any features, with no intact flesh left on the face, only bone and a few pieces of rotting flesh. How could you recognize that? Many people felt like vomiting at first sight. For newcomers like Chen Lin, seeing that scene for the first time, she couldn''t stop vomiting and took quite some time to catch her breath. It didn''t take long to find the identity information for the second body. "Lin team leader, we''ve found the identity of the second body." "Who is it?" "Her name is Zhang Cuilan, from Xia Sha Village, no children, only a sixty-six-year-old mother-in-law." "Her husband died in a car accident a few years ago, and she received a compensation payment of two hundred thousand yuan." After obtaining this information, Lin Wendong''s mind began to fill with ideas. It wasn''t like before, where he was completely in the dark. The more information obtained, the easier it was to solve the case. "Lin team leader, you were looking for me?" Chen Lin had just returned from the archives room, and immediately came over upon hearing that Lin Wendong was looking for her. "Give me the information you collected on that fishing streamer yesterday." "And then come with me to Xia Sha Village." Lin Wendong also arranged for others to do other tasks, such as some going to check Zhang Cuilan''s social connections, who she normally contacted, and so forth. After giving everyone their assignments, they all mobilized together. Everyone received their tasks and got moving. This case was urgent! "Streamer, if you hit the jackpot, you have to provide some benefits for us." After hearing that Fang Hao had bought lottery tickets, the online audience started teasing. If Fang Hao really won, that would mean extraordinary luck. "Okay, if I really hit the jackpot, I''ll provide some benefits for the brothers here." Fang Hao''s mood had also improved a lot. It swept away the earlier frustration of not catching any fish. "Broad-minded streamer." "Waiting for the streamer to win." "Praying for our benefits, hoping the streamer hits the jackpot." "Then let''s hope for good luck from all the brothers here." The atmosphere in the livestreaming room was quite good, many passersby who came in to just watch the commotion seemed to be influenced by the atmosphere and stayed to watch. His popularity was still skyrocketing. By this time, it had gone from ten thousand viewers to twenty thousand. The popularity was booming. At this moment, some agencies contacted Fang Hao, hoping to sign a contract with him. If he signed, they could push him to be even more popular, to become a superstar streamer. But Fang Hao was completely uninterested. His livestreaming was just incidental. His main focus was still on fishing. What did it matter to him if he became a superstar streamer? Would being a big streamer help him catch big fish? "Streamer, are you going fishing today?" The audience in the livestreaming room asked; they were genuinely curious and wanted to know whether Fang Hao would choose to rest or continue fishing today. Chapter 18 - 17 Clues! "Fishing, definitely going to fish." Fang Hao, whose mood had greatly improved, naturally wanted to continue fishing. He just didn''t believe that he couldn''t catch any fish! Tonight, he was determined to show them what a real fishing master looked like. He wanted to get rid of the nickname ''Corpse-fishing streamer''. That nickname was... unbearable to witness. He certainly didn''t want to be stuck with that nickname. "Hahaha, Streamer, you''ve just fished up two corpses, aren''t you scared?" "Fishermen never fear!" "You''re not going to fish up another corpse tonight, are you?" "Hahaha, if you fish up another corpse tonight, that would be absolutely legendary." The audience was really enjoying the drama and didn''t mind if things got even bigger. "Then the streamer could really switch careers to become a corpse recovery man." "There was the Huang River Corpse Recovery Man before, and now there''s the streamer Corpse Fisher." "66666, you guys are making me look forward to the streamer fishing up another corpse tonight." The group of viewers was setting the mood, all eager to see Fang Hao fish up another corpse during his night fishing session. Seeing these comments from the viewers, Fang Hao was quite angry. What did these jerks take him for? They were looking down on him, huh. "I''ll definitely catch a big fish tonight and show you all." Mmp, he had to get rid of this ''Corpse-fishing streamer'' nickname for sure. "Give it up, streamer, you''re never going to catch a big fish." "Tonight it''s definitely going to be just small fry." "No, tonight it''s going to be another corpse again." "Is there a chance of fishing up something else?" "..." "Okay, we''ll stop the live stream here for now, and I''ll stream again when I go fishing tonight." Fang Hao had just come online to touch base with his viewers and let them know he was okay, not to truly start a live stream. He just streamed for a few minutes. Then he had to go and take care of other things, like preparing bait and some tools for tonight''s fishing. These things all needed to be ready. He planned to go back to Baisa Reservoir for fishing tonight. Although he had caught two corpses there, the place was teeming with fish, lots of big catches. Compared to other places, it was easier to get big catches there. If it weren''t for his bad luck yesterday, he could have made a big catch just like the others. Look at the others... That girl named Feifei, she hauled in a catch weighing more than twenty pounds. A girl could do it, so why couldn''t he? He wasn''t really incompetent. He believed it was just bad luck that he hadn''t caught any fish. "Ah? You''re ending the stream? So soon?" "Isn''t this too quick, streamer?" "Streamer, a man shouldn''t be too quick..." "You better start taking your Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills." "Wait a minute, did this car just go off track?" "Streamer, why so fast? I just came in and haven''t seen anything yet." The group of viewers were somewhat reluctant to see Fang Hao end the stream. But there was no helping it, as it wasn''t really time to start a proper live stream. After saying goodbye to everyone, Fang Hao ended the stream. After ending the stream, Fang Hao remembered that he had a reward he hadn''t checked yet. It was a Silver Treasure Box awarded when the popularity in his live stream room had broken through ten thousand. He still didn''t know what was inside. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was curious to see what the reward was. "Do you want to open the Silver Treasure Box?" "Yes." Without a doubt, Fang Hao wanted to open it now. "Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Special Grade Fishing Rod." "Congratulations, Host, for having received five bundles of Special fishing line." "..." "Congratulations, Host, for having received a case clue hint (murder weapon)." As soon as he opened the Silver Treasure Box, rewards were issued one after another, all within the System Space. Seeing the content of the rewards, Fang Hao''s eyes nearly sparkled with excitement! The first reward was the most needed, fishing rods and lines; every angler dreams of having good gear. Why else would people say that fishing is a very expensive hobby? It''s because all kinds of fishing rods and other tools are pricey. Some high-quality rods even cost thousands of yuan. Previously, Fang Hao had no money and used only ordinary fishing rods. The most expensive rod that he had grudgingly bought was one that cost just over two thousand yuan. But that was limited to that one rod only. Most of his other rods were just a few hundred yuan each. He had no choice; he would have liked to buy better ones, but he was poor. He lacked a proper job, being just a small-time streamer; how much could he earn? Beyond the fishing gear, what caught Fang Hao''s attention was... this reward also included a case hint. This case clue was obviously related to the bodies he had fished out previously. Ha, it looked like he needed to take matters into his own hands to help. Initially, he thought after he had fished out two bodies and recorded their statements, it wouldn''t involve him anymore. A police investigation would follow. But now, since the system provided a clue, he felt obliged to assist in solving the case. Become an embodiment of justice. Apprehend the criminals. Why did he feel a bit thrilled about it? He exhaled softly, calming the excitement within him. Fang Hao then checked the clue, which also included a murder weapon indicator. Clearly, this weapon was one discarded by the murderer. And this tip was to inform him where the weapon was hidden. Indeed, it was still near the Baisa Reservoir. Fang Hao planned to share this information with Chen Lin and Lin Wendong. ... Xia Sha Village. "That woman is a shameless flirt, always hanging around with shady characters." "Haven''t seen her for several months now, probably ran off with some wild man." "Good thing I have my son''s compensation money; otherwise, she''d surely have swindled it away." "She deserves to die..." An elderly woman was relentlessly spewing curses, wishing the vilest of fates upon the other person. Clearly, this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship was in bad shape. No wonder the mother-in-law cursed so viciously. "Your daughter-in-law has died..." Chen Lin couldn''t help but interject. "Good riddance!" But the old woman''s mouth continued to curse, seemingly pleased. "Uhh..." Chen Lin had never encountered such a scene before. Lin Wendong, seasoned as he was, knew how to deal with this. "Madam, when you last saw her, was there anything unusual about her?" "What else could be unusual? She was all dolled up in her provocative attire, who knows which man she went chasing after." "Anyway, she never came back after that; probably eloped with some rogue man." "That woman was no good; I could tell from the start." Another round of cursing ensued. This left Lin Wendong feeling helpless. However, he managed to extract some useful information from her words. "Let''s go and ask some other villagers." One can''t simply take the mother-in-law''s word for it. Lin Wendong still wanted to gauge other villagers'' views on Zhang Cuilan and her family. It was necessary. Besides, the villagers themselves could not be ruled out as suspects. That was another reason for Lin Wendong''s inquiries in the village. Chapter 19 - 18: How did you know I caught a carp weighing over twenty pounds? "Xiaolan is very nice, polite to everyone, but her mother-in-law is too harsh, speaks very unpleasantly, constantly cursing people. We had some conflicts with her before, and she cursed us for three straight days." "Such a pity for Xiaolan, such a good daughter-in-law, just married for not even two years, and her husband was killed in a car accident, making her a widow at such a young age." "Her mother-in-law is really too malicious, cursing her every day, fortunate that Xiaolan has the temperament to endure it." "Xiaolan truly is a good girl, such a pity." "This girl has it so hard." "..." When Lin Wendong visited other villagers and asked them, he found a different version of the story. According to her mother-in-law, she was a seductive and bad woman, always hooking up with random men. But in the eyes of a group of villagers, she was seen as a good daughter-in-law, and they all felt sorry for her. Lin Wendong didn''t say much after hearing this. He had seen such situations many times. On the other hand, Chen Lin was still young, and it was her first time witnessing such a situation. Today''s scene refreshed her understanding. "How can this mother-in-law ostracize her daughter-in-law like this?" "What a waste of such a good person." Chen Lin couldn''t help but criticize for a bit too, feeling unworthy on the woman''s behalf. "Such things are hard to clarify." "Alright." "Let''s get back to the real task." Every family has their own difficult scriptures. Lin Wendong didn''t let them dwell on this topic too much. Instead, he got them moving. Solving the case was their top priority. These family feuds and such were no longer important. Lin Wendong had visited many villagers and observed many people, but all were dismissed. "Little Li, check out Zhang Cuilan''s social relations, including people she frequently contacts." "Yes, Chief Lin." "And Little Chen..." "What''s up, Chief Lin?" "Register the personnel situation in the village." "Yes." After assigning tasks to everyone, they started to get moving. Lin Wendong then planned to visit Baisa Reservoir again. So far, they only had the murder weapon left to find. If they could find the murder weapon, then...they would have more clues to solve the case and possibly find the murderer. But since last night, when they retrieved the first body, they had been searching near where the bodies were found. Yet, they had still found nothing. It wasn''t too far from Xia Sha Village to Baisa Reservoir, roughly a half-hour walk, but just a few minutes by car. Taking advantage of the early daylight, he walked around near the previous retrieval spot to see if there would be any discoveries ... Everything was packed and ready to go. Fang Hao picked up his fishing gear, ready to head out again. He planned to return to Baisa Reservoir to fish. Originally, he wanted to contact Lin Wendong and Chen Lin directly to tell them where the murder weapon was. But then he thought it over. He wasn''t there anymore, and...Baisa Reservoir was so large, he definitely couldn''t describe it accurately. Besides, they didn''t have the map of clues he did. So he decided to wait until he got to the reservoir and found the murder weapon before notifying them. "Okay, everything''s ready." "Let''s head out." Getting ready to head out again. This time, he was certain he wouldn''t catch any nonsensical stuff. He would definitely catch fish! And big ones at that. Before departing, Fang Hao called out to a few of his regular fishing buddies on the fishing group chat, asking if they wanted to join him. "Fang, you still dare to go fishing today?" The crowd responded surprisingly. "And to Baisa Reservoir no less?" "What''s there to be afraid of, just two bodies, what''s scary about that?" "Are you coming or not, Old Zheng?" "I''m not going anymore, I''m not going, I''m going to rest today," the angler named Old Zheng feared going out today. "Coward." Fang Hao contemptuously replied. Then he continued to look for others. Old Zheng was just too timid; he hadn''t been able to go out yesterday because his wife was keeping tabs on him. Today, after hearing that he had pulled two bodies from Baisa Reservoir last night, he was even more scared. "Brother Han, wanna go fishing?" "How did you know I caught a twenty-plus pound silver carp?" "???" I was asking if you wanted to go fishing, not what you had caught. Damn. This guy must be here to aggravate me. Full well knowing I hadn''t caught any fish. Yet he boasts about catching a twenty-plus pound silver carp. After saying this, the other party even sent a picture of themselves holding the big fish. Damn jerk. Forget it. I won''t ask them anymore. I might as well go fishing on my own. Fishermen are never faint-hearted. Fang Hao isn''t a coward either; he doesn''t believe in ghosts or spirits and isn''t afraid of anything. He''s just a fisherman. Who would pay him any mind? It''s not like he''d be targeted for a robbery or murder, being a broke guy. Since no one joined him for fishing, Fang Hao went out by himself. He continued to drive his old beater car towards Baisa Reservoir. Familiar roads. He arrived at his destination in no time. After parking the car, Fang Hao brought his gear to the reservoir. His gaze swept around the surrounding area, covering the lake''s surface. The reservoir was noticeably quieter today. There were only a few people fishing. A stark contrast to yesterday''s bustling scene. However, Fang Hao did see an unexpected figure. The female angler named Feifei. She was actually here. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It wasn''t dark yet, so Fang Hao could clearly see her features. Hmm... she actually looked quite nice. When she noticed Fang Hao, her eyes showed a hint of surprise. The incident of pulling out the bodies last night made a deep impression on her, so she naturally remembered him. They nodded at each other as a way of greeting. After that, Fang Hao got ready... to find a new fishing spot. This time, he really wanted to do well. He couldn''t go home empty-handed again. When he reached his destination, he also pulled out his phone, ready to start a live broadcast. Broadcasting live while fishing. This kind of life seemed not too bad. Right. And then there was the matter of the weapon. Fang Hao took out his phone and sent messages to Chen Lin and Lin Wendong, telling them he had found something special at the fishing scene and wanted to hand it over to them. Fang Hao didn''t mention it was a weapon. After all, if he mentioned a weapon, it would be too obvious. Putting it ambiguously like this, the others would only think it was his good luck coming across something by chance. "Something special?" Chen Lin muttered. She couldn''t guess what Fang Hao meant. But her intuition told her that this thing was going to be important. So she contacted Lin Wendong. "He told me too. I''m on my way to Baisa Reservoir, about two minutes away. I''ll head there first," Lin Wendong said. Chapter 20 - 19: Finding the Murder Weapon, the Case is Nearly Solved Lin Wendong was already on his way to Baisa Reservoir, so it just happened to be on his route. It took him less than two minutes to arrive at the destination. When he saw Fang Hao, he looked at him somewhat strangely. This guy... why does it feel like every time he comes to Baisa Reservoir, he has something to gain? And these gains always turn out to be very helpful to the police. To tell the truth, if it hadn''t been for the second body that the other party had fished up later, they wouldn''t have been able to find so much information by now. They would still be floundering like a headless fly. This kid. Should he be called a lucky star, or is he just a jinx? Lin Wendong didn''t quite know what to make of Fang Hao at that moment. Anyway, he thought there was something odd about this kid. Now it was not clear what the other party had encountered this time. "Officer Lin," Seeing Lin Wendong approach, Fang Hao also greeted him. "Hello," Lin Wendong responded. Then, he got straight to the point. "What did you find here this time?" "It seems like a hammer, hidden in a very discreet bush, pressed between two stones. I just happened to see it while I was about to relieve myself." "Usually, seeing this thing here wouldn''t be significant, but... thinking about the body I fished up last night, I vaguely felt something was off, so I contacted you to see if it could help you solve the case." Fang Hao made up an excuse on the fly. He couldn''t possibly say that it was a system prompt that alerted him to a potential murder weapon here. Besides, he hadn''t actually claimed that the item was the murder weapon. He just conversed with the officer using ambiguous language. Considering the other party''s intelligence, he would surely realize right away what the item was. "Thank you." S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Even if this might not be useful, I am very grateful for your assistance with our work." Lin Wendong was still appreciative of Fang Hao. Although he still harbored some suspicion about him, his attitude towards Fang Hao was much better than before. Upon seeing the hammer, Lin Wendong had a premonition that it could very well be the murder weapon! Because he noticed residues of bloodstains on the hammer. Even though it had been exposed to the elements for two months, traces of bloodstains were still visible. Whether it was or not, taking it back for examination would reveal the truth. At least, Lin Wendong felt like a weight had been lifted from his heart. He had been thinking that if he could find the murder weapon, it would be a great help in solving the case. Now that they had found this hammer... it would be even more advantageous for them in their investigation. Unless there was a surprise, this hammer was the murder weapon. The forensic doctor had speculated a blunt instrument as the cause of death in the autopsy report, which included a hammer as a possibility. "No problem. It''s the duty of every citizen to cooperate and assist the police in solving cases." Fang Hao was quite at ease. Lin Wendong put on gloves and carefully bagged the hammer to avoid destroying any evidence that might be on it. Back in the lab, they would determine if it was the murder weapon. If it was, then the hammer would have bloodstains from two bodies. Lin Wendong didn''t linger any longer. This trip to Baisa Reservoir was another big gain. He had just wanted to try his luck; he didn''t expect it to actually come through. No, it was the fishing streamer''s luck. It was odd indeed. This case... somehow it was all related to the fishing streamer. From the first body fished up to the second, and now the potential murder weapon... it really seemed as if the other party was guiding them step by step in solving the case. That''s why Lin Wendong still harbored doubts about Fang Hao. He had not ruled out the possibility of Fang Hao being a suspect. As to whether he was the murderer, that seemed unlikely. If he were the murderer, he wouldn''t have placed so much evidence before them. Lin Wendong quickly returned to the station and ordered the trace examination department to test the hammer. About half an hour later. The technicians found Lin Wendong and brought him good news. "This hammer is indeed the murder weapon." "We found bloodstains from both bodies on it and also discovered a fingerprint." This was truly good news. If predictions were correct, this fingerprint might belong to the murderer. Their leads for solving the case were now more robust. At the same time, it was now clear that this was a serial murder case. The two cases could be merged into one. After returning to his office, Lin Wendong started to review the case from the beginning. ... The sky gradually darkened. Night was fast approaching. "Ha, brothers, I''m back!" Having finished handling everything, Fang Hao could now focus on fishing again. He had found a nice spot to fish, set up his gear, and once again started live streaming. As soon as the live stream began, the eagerly waiting viewers swarmed in. It seemed as if they had timed it perfectly. The number of people in the live room quickly exceeded ten thousand. The surge in popularity was even higher than it had been that afternoon. "Whew, the streamer has finally started streaming; I regretted not catching his stream this afternoon." "Now I''ve finally seen it." "I can finally watch the streamer''s live broadcast again." "It''s really nice." "Eh? Has the streamer already arrived at the reservoir?" The audience noticed the change in Fang Hao''s surroundings and knew he had gone fishing again. This was something he had already informed them about during his previous stream, so no one was too surprised. Nonetheless, some people really admired Fang Hao. He had just fished up two bodies last night, and he was already fishing again tonight. And he chose to fish in the same spot as the previous night, that is, Baisa Reservoir. Such nerve, unmatched. "I really admire the streamer''s courage." "I''m bowing down to the streamer." "Just because of such a brave streamer, I think I should tip." Gifts instantly started flying. "I truly don''t envy the money you''re making." One by one, they began sending gifts, sparking a peak in gift-giving. Fang Hao had no idea that in just this short amount of time, he had probably earned tens of thousands of yuan. He had never paid attention to his income from gifts, so he didn''t know how much he had made since last night''s broadcast. "It''s no big deal, just fished up two bodies, not a big problem." "Even if I were to fish up Ultraman''s body, I still have to fish today." Fang Hao vowed, patting his chest, "Ha ha ha, if you really fish up Ultraman, I''ll send a Super Fire." "6666, I''m now actually kind of looking forward to the streamer fishing up Ultraman." The atmosphere inside the streamer''s room became lively once again. Chapter 21 - 20: Solving the Case, Arresting the Culprit! "See this fishing rod? Brand new!" "The fishing rod is remarkable, handmade, crafted from high-carbon fiber materials. Both its feel and its flexibility are top-notch." Fang Hao was showing off his new fishing rod to his online followers, as if he were bragging about a new toy to his playmates. The fishing rod was a prize that came out of the Silver Treasure Box awarded by the system. "Wow, this fishing rod looks expensive." The savvy viewers also noticed something exceptional about the rod. For an angler, a good fishing rod is indeed very important, as it greatly enhances the catch during fishing. "It must cost a few thousand?" "A few thousand? I think this rod wouldn''t cost less than twenty or thirty thousand." "Damn, that expensive? Did the streamer strike it rich?" Everyone was shocked. "So this is all my belongings now." "New rod, new atmosphere. Today, I will definitely show you all my true skills and will catch a big one for you to see." Today, Fang Hao was stimulated by his fellow angler, Old Han. He had intended to ask if the other party wanted to go fishing together, but instead, Old Han boasted about the forty-pound bighead carp he had caught today! Damn. Fang Hao couldn''t swallow that. Uncle could endure it, but aunty couldn''t. Today, he had to catch a forty-pound, no, a sixty-pound bighead carp to show them. To overshadow their arrogant airs. Look down on me, will you. "Impossible, absolutely impossible." "Streamer, give up already. Do you think a new rod will help? You won''t catch any fish." "The new rod can''t save the streamer from his no-catch fate." "I bet the streamer won''t catch anything today either." "+1." "I''m just thinking... what if he fishes up another corpse?" "If he fishes up another corpse again, that would really be something." "Hahaha, but that''s probably too unlucky." "That would definitely confirm his nickname as the ''corpse-fishing streamer.'' After that... he won''t be able to shake off that title." "Hahahaha..." "I just want to know, about the two bodies the streamer fished up before, has the case been solved?" When the conversation turned to corpses, everyone shifted their attention to the case. "It won''t be that fast. These kind of headless cases, with few leads, will probably be hard to solve." "Probably need about ten or fifteen days, maybe then there will be some progress in the case." It''s not that the viewers underestimated them, but solving a case is not an easy thing. In this case without leads, aside from the two bodies, there were no eyewitnesses. Never mind identifying the corpses first, even if the identities were found, catching the killer would still be difficult. As the conversation drifted, the viewers shifted from whether Fang Hao could catch a big fish, to the progress of the case. Fang Hao also saw the topics that the viewers were discussing. He was different from the viewers, as he knew more. He had just handed over a crucial piece of evidence, the murder weapon, to the police, which would greatly aid the investigation. "Maybe it won''t even need ten or fifteen days." "Perhaps it will be solved in a few days." Fang Hao casually mentioned. "Huh? Does the streamer know some details?" "Streamer, do you have some insider information?" Everyone''s curiosity was piqued instantly. "Not really, how would I know the inside story? Just a feeling," Fang Hao said. He really didn''t know, as he was not the investigator on the case. Meanwhile, as they discussed the case. Lin Wendong and his team were already analyzing the case. After going over it again, they started analyzing from various aspects. First off, the identities of the two bodies, starting with the identity of the female body, known to be a resident of Xia Sha Village named Zhang Cuilan, while the male corpse was still unidentified. Then, from the known identities, they started working. Other officers reported what they''d found to Lin Wendong. "We found a number that contacted Zhang Cuilan recently, it''s a number from another region." "Then we checked the identity of that number, and found a man named Li Dashan... We contacted our colleagues there, and found that this Li Dashan also disappeared suddenly about two to three months ago." "Here is the information on Li Dashan. If our guess is correct, then this male corpse is Li Dashan." This settled the man''s identity. With the identities of both bodies confirmed, it seemed there were more clues for the case. The case seemed to become clearer. "Captain Lin, we also have the last chat records between Zhang Cuilan and Li Dashan. It seems the two might have been in an online relationship, then after chatting for a long time, Li Dashan came here to meet Zhang Cuilan." The relationship between the two victims was also laid out. Both victims were likely in an online relationship, then met up here two or three months ago, and then... a murder occurred. Both victims had blunt force trauma to the back of their heads. And Zhang Cuilan had been violated before she died... "Could the killer be a local?" "I have a gut feeling that the killer might have known Zhang Cuilan. Maybe he saw Zhang Cuilan meeting with Li Dashan privately and got jealous, then followed them, striking when they were near the reservoir where there were few people around," someone speculated, emulating the crime process. This viewpoint also gained Lin Wendong''s approval. "I think your speculation is very plausible." "Crimes of passion are one direction. The killer could be someone who knew and loved Zhang Cuilan." Because of the online relationship between Li Dashan and Zhang Cuilan, their judgment on the case became more definitive. Additionally, they had already found the murder weapon. This further convinced them that their speculation might be right. The killer could likely be someone from Xia Sha Village. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Wendong closed his eyes, thinking... recalling the people he''d encountered. One by one, they flashed through his mind. This was the advantage of previous visits; he had been in close contact with those villagers. Finally, he had some clues in his mind. "Let''s go to Xia Sha Village!" Lin Wendong and the others immediately stopped dallying and sprang into action. Once they found the person, just verifying would be enough. If the suspect really was the killer, he would definitely panic upon seeing them. Moreover, they had the weapon and Zhang Cuilan''s DNA evidence on their hands! Chapter 22 - 21: Another Reward: Golden Treasure Box! Under Lin Wendong''s command, a group of subordinates sprang into action. They quickly surrounded several suspicious locations. Then they searched each place one by one. Indeed. With such commotion, the murderer became extremely frightened and wanted to flee. But by then, it was too late, as the police on the perimeter had already arrested him. They caught the murderer and collected his DNA With undeniable evidence, there was no way for him to escape or deny his crimes, so he finally confessed. He did indeed have feelings for Zhang Cuilan. His personality was rather reclusive and strange, and he had always quietly watched her from the shadows. Until one day, he saw Zhang Cuilan looking very attractive as if something joyful had occurred, which triggered a sense of crisis in him. He quietly followed her... and then traced her all the way, only to discover Zhang Cuilan meeting with a man. This instantly fueled his rage. Especially watching the two hug and the man''s hands moving around her the sight from his hidden position made his blood boil and his eyes turn red. A rush of blood to the head, and as they were about to engage in intimate actions, he ambushed them from behind. He bludgeoned the man to death with a hammer first. Then, under the frightened gaze of the woman, he brutally assaulted her and then killed her as well He confessed the entire process of the crime. Thus, the case was solved. On Lin Wendong''s side, they cleared Fang Hao of suspicion, and he also felt a trace of regret. They certainly owe a lot to Fang Hao this time, yet they had doubted him. However, if it happened again, he would still harbor doubts. This was his professional integrity. But he was also grateful for Fang Hao''s help. "Finally, the case is solved," Chen Lin felt very happy. "This guy unexpectedly helped us so much." Her lips slightly curved upward, but then thinking that they probably wouldn''t meet again after the case ended, suddenly felt a bit empty inside. She didn''t know why. The smile that had lifted at the corners of her mouth slowly fell again. ... Sun Zhaopeng, who had been following the case closely, was also with them from the moment they started the arrest. Seeing the murderer caught, Sun Zhaopeng was also very excited. He knew there would be news today. His last submitted news piece had pleased the leaders. Today, he had also received praise from them during the day, and if nothing went wrong, this month''s bonus wasn''t a worry. "Whew Is this the first time a case has been solved so quickly?" Sun Zhaopeng was astounded. As a journalist, he was well aware of the difficulty of solving cases and knew that this case wouldn''t be easy to crack. But who would have thought the speed of solving this case far exceeded their expectations. "Could there be something I''m unaware of?" Sun Zhaopeng wondered. What he didn''t know was that this swift resolution stemmed from one person, Fang Hao! Without Fang Hao, the case would likely not have progressed so smoothly. If Fang Hao hadn''t gone back to fish that day, the second body wouldn''t have been discovered; without the second body, they couldn''t have checked their background and social connections, making it much harder to make deductions. Then later, Fang Hao also found the murder weapon. The finding of the murder weapon had made it clearer for them in which direction to proceed with the case, and this piece of evidence was particularly compelling. Fang Hao was still clueless that, because of his involvement, the police had unexpectedly solved the case in record time. At this moment, he was still fishing at Baisa Reservoir. Fishing while live streaming. The popularity in his live stream was still rapidly increasing. Unbeknownst to him, it had surged to over eighty thousand! This was the first time his popularity had been so high. Among those who came to watch the live stream, some were just there for the excitement, while others specifically came to see what kind of person the host who had fished up two corpses was. "Wow, is the host who fished up two corpses this handsome?" "I thought all fishermen were greasy middle-aged uncles." "Fisherman: ???" "Fisherman: You''re the greasy middle-aged uncle, your whole family is." "HAHAHAHA." "But seriously, the host goes fishing every day and hasn''t even gotten tanned, his skin seems even whiter than mine." "Bro, do you think you can get tanned by moonlight?" Some viewers were at a loss for words as people usually went fishing at night, so how tanned could they get? "That makes some sense...hahaha." "Host, it''s been half an hour, haven''t you caught a fish yet?" "It looks like even with a new fishing rod, you still suck." "Can you even fish, bro?" Then everyone''s attention returned to Fang Hao''s fishing rod. From the start of fishing until now, half an hour had passed, but there was still no movement on his rod. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not even the motion of a fish biting. It was getting a bit spooky. Could he be this unlucky again? Fang Hao''s attention was fixed on the float, just watching it...for any movement. Based on his fishing skills, this should have been impossible. If he hadn''t been fishing in Baisa Reservoir, Fang Hao would have begun to wonder if there were any fish in the water at all. "Just half an hour...what''s the rush, fishing requires patience." But Fang Hao still stubbornly retorted. "The slower the fish bite, the bigger the catch could be!" "HAHAHA, host, your stubbornness is just like the stubborn goose at my home." "Feifei Goddess has already caught a fish! Although it''s just a two-pound fish, she still caught one." "If it''s not working, it''s not working, host, just accept it." "Heh, it looks like I''ll have to catch a big one to slap all your faces." Fang Hao snorted. "Host, as long as you don''t fish up another corpse, anything is fine, I''m too scared to see that." "HAHA, we''re good as long as the host promises a big catch for us to see, he''ll guarantee not catch a fish." "Is it that mystical?" "I don''t know about mystical, but if the host says so, then he definitely won''t catch a fish!" These viewers knew Fang Hao well; they were his long-time fans. They sprouted these comments at this time to educate the new viewers. Fang Hao was also holding his breath, waiting for the moment he would catch a fish. However, with decades of fishing experience, he knew...the more critical the moment, the less he should rush. [Ding, congratulations to the host for reaching a hundred thousand popularity, you are rewarded with a Golden Treasure Box!] Just then, a metallic voice suddenly sounded in Fang Hao''s mind. As his live stream popularity reached a hundred thousand, the system had gifted him another treasure chest. But, this time it wasn''t a Silver Treasure Box but a Golden Treasure Box! Chapter 23 - 22: Thirty Thousand Yuan Reward! Huh? Another reward. The sudden reward brought joy to Fang Hao''s heart. The last Silver Treasure Chest had netted him a brand-new fishing rod, which felt great in his hands. Although he hadn''t caught any fish with the new rod yet... Cough cough, but that wasn''t the point. The main thing was that the rod was indeed of excellent materialit was a top-grade, handmade fishing rod. It was very valuable and would cost at least a few tens of thousands to buy such a rod outside. A Silver Treasure Chest had yielded such a great item. So what could be in this Golden Treasure Chest this time? After all, the Golden Treasure Chest was a level higher than the Silver Treasure Chest. The contents were bound to be no worse than those in the Silver Treasure Chest. But Fang Hao was livestreaming right now, so it wasn''t convenient to open the Treasure Chest. If there were any good items, he wouldn''t feel right taking them out for inspection in full view of the public. Better to wait until later when he got back, then open it. There was no rush. No hurry, no hurry. Suppressing his eagerness to open the Treasure Chest, Fang Hao redirected his attention back to fishing. Today, he had to catch a fish no matter what, to do justice to his new fishing rod. Before he had finished being pleased with himself... [Ding, congratulations to the host for assisting the police in solving a case, earning the title of Good Citizen, as well as a reward of thirty thousand yuan.] What''s this? Case solved? That fast? It was barely a day, and the case was solved already; that was some serious efficiency. After hearing the system''s prompt, Fang Hao first froze for a bit, and then delight surfaced in his heart. This was good news. The case was solved, the criminal caught, and the perpetrator would not go unpunished. Who wouldn''t be happy that a fishing trip contributed to solving a police case? Moreover, he had received the title of Good Citizen and a cash reward of thirty thousand yuan. The title of Good Citizen, he didn''t care for. But the thirty thousand yuan in cash, now that was something to savor. As someone who was broke, suddenly getting a reward of thirty thousand yuan was thrilling. Now this was a real reward. He only had a few hundred yuan left in his account. He had been worried about how he was going to make it through the month. At the beginning of the month, he had over five thousand, but his recent fishing expenses had left him with just a few hundred. Broke as a joke. Now with this thirty thousand yuan reward, he wouldn''t have to worry about money for the rest of the month. Additionally, he could even buy some gear at the fishing store afterward. It couldn''t be helped. He was a newbie streamer before, not popular, and even with viewers giving gifts, earning money was just enough to get by each month, maybe three to five thousand, just enough to live on. It was only now that his popularity had suddenly spiked, and perhaps the days ahead might change. Fang Hao hadn''t checked the backend and wasn''t aware of how many gifts he''d received from the previous night''s livestream. If he did, he''d be in for a shock... His income would shatter his expectations. After deducting the platform''s cut, he could pocket sixty-seven thousand from the previous night''s livestream alone! And that was just yesterday''s. Today''s livestream was far more popular than yesterday''s, with even more people sending gifts. So today''s gift revenue could only be higher than yesterday''s. "What''s the host smiling about?" The viewers seemed to notice Fang Hao smiling and grew curious. They didn''t know the reason for Fang Hao''s smile. "It''s not because he failed to catch a fish and went mad from the frustration, is it?" "No way." "It''s not the first time the host failed to catch a fish." "Haha, oh, that poor pig heart laced with amomum." "But the host started smiling all of a sudden, there must be some good news, right?" "Could it be that someone confessed their love to him?" "Confessed their love? That''s even less likely." The viewers were all speculating about what made Fang Hao so happy. But despite their guessing, none of them got it right. Suddenly. "Wow, did you see that? Binjiang News just released the latest news, saying the case has been solved and the criminal caught!" In this information era, even the slightest news spread instantly. The police had just solved the case and apprehended the criminal. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And immediately afterward, the news broke. Netizens noticed the news and instantly focused on it. Given the high profile of this double homicide, there were indeed many who were following it. As soon as there were updates, they were the first to know. "What?" "The case is solved?" "How could it be so fast?" The viewers were all surprised after seeing a comment posted by one of the netizens! "The news says the police were able to crack a major murder case with the assistance of a concerned citizen and catch the criminal." "Concerned citizen? Are they talking about the host?" "It kind of sounds like it, but then again, not quite." "The host just fished up two bodies, so what does that have to do with solving the case?" "That''s a big deal, though. If the host hadn''t fished up those two bodies, how would the case have been discovered? How would the criminal have been caught?" "So I think... in catching the criminal, the host played the greatest role!" Ding ding ding. While the viewers were busy debating, Fang Hao''s phone rang. His phone''s ringing brought Fang Hao''s attention back. The caller was Lin Wendong. Fang Hao answered the call. "Hello, Officer Lin." "Hello, Fang Hao." "I''m calling specifically to apologize and to thank you." Apologize? Fang Hao was puzzled. Where did this apology start? "Officer Lin, what''s this apology about?" "I''m very sorry. You helped us out so much, and I still suspected that you might be the criminal," Lin Wendong explained the reason for his apology, that he had been suspecting Fang Hao of being the criminal. So that was it. Fang Hao was just wondering what it was about; turns out it was this matter. As an experienced detective, it was normal for him to be suspicious of Fang Hao. After all, even if it wasn''t for Fang Hao finding those two bodies, he would suspect himself. There can''t be such coincidence. The fact that he was suspected showed the man''s professionalism, leaving no stone unturned. "It''s okay, Officer Lin." "You were just trying to catch the criminal." Fang Hao didn''t blame Lin Wendong. He really was a good cop. This evening, when he handed over the murder weapon clue to Lin Wendong, he could see the bloodshot eyes of the man, proving a sleepless night. "Also, I want to say thank you." "The case was solved so quickly, thanks to you." "If you hadn''t fished up the second body, we wouldn''t have had so many clues. If it wasn''t for the murder weapon you helped us find, the criminal wouldn''t have been caught so quickly." Lin Wendong was very clear that the main reason the case was solved so rapidly was because of Fang Hao. Chapter 24 - 23 Enthusiastic Citizen Fang Moumou "To thank you for your cooperation and for helping us solve this major criminal case, we will also commend and reward you." Ah? There are rewards too? Is this really happening? I just received the system''s reward, and now the police are giving me another one. One reward after another. It seems that fishing up a corpse isn''t such a bad thing after all. Fang Hao''s mood was immediately excited. So many rewards all at once. This means his luck has turned! Signs of good fortune. It seems my luck today is really good. With such good luck, catching a few fish shouldn''t be a problem, right? Today, I should be hauling in some fish. For Fang Hao, nothing could be more thrilling. If he really catches some fish, it would be even more delightful than those rewards. And those lottery tickets he bought maybe they might just win big too. Feeling blissful. "This is what we should do." Fang Hao became modest. Lin Wendong''s impression of Fang Hao improved further. He felt that this young man was a bit different from others after interacting with him. It was evident from the time he was making the record at the station. Ordinary people tremble when they enter a police station. But he, he even ate two boxes of meals! And even after fishing up a corpse for the first time, he dared to go back to continue fishing. That courage is genuinely impressive. If only this guy were a cop, he would definitely be a great one. What a pity. A trace of regret lingered in Lin Wendong''s heart. "Hehe, okay, let''s leave it at that for now, I''ll contact you later to receive the reward." He hung up the phone. Fang Hao''s live broadcast room was exploding. The viewers in the room heard everything clearly as he spoke with Lin Wendong on the phone. "Holy shit, so this good samaritan is really a streamer." "It''s really thanks to the streamer''s help that the case was solved so quickly." "Did you hear what Officer Lin just said? It''s all because of the second body the streamer found and the murder weapon clues he provided." "The streamer really is a chosen one." "Only the streamer could fish up two corpses in one night!" "The streamer is really damn impressive." His viewers were convinced. Of course except for his fishing skills. That was the only sore spot for Fang Hao! Since coming to Baisa Reservoir yesterday, he hadn''t caught a single fish, not even a little one. It seemed as if the fish were avoiding him. After hanging up, Fang Hao also noticed the comments and bullet chats sent by the viewers in his live room. "See? If it weren''t for me, the case wouldn''t have been solved so quickly, or the murderer caught so fast." "So from now on, please call me Detective Fang Sir, and don''t call me the Corpse-fishing Streamer anymore!" Fang Hao humphed, now wanting to shed that nickname. That darn "Corpse-fishing Streamer" nickname, he really didn''t want it. Too unbearable to witness. Who wants that ghastly nickname. "Streamer, stop struggling." "The Corpse-fishing Streamer is you!" "Now if you search ''Corpse Fishing,'' the first link that pops up is yours!" But the viewers weren''t buying it, and kept poking where it hurt. Damn, am I really that popular now? I even have a unique nickname. This infuriated Fang Hao "Ah, today I must catch a fish to prove myself!" "Hahaha, Hao bro, if you really catch a fish today, I''ll gift you ten ''Super Fire''." A viewer called ''Neighbor Zhang'' popped out. This Neighbor Zhang, a die-hard fan of Fang Hao, had been in the livestream since the beginning. Unexpectedly, he now showed off his deep pockets. "666, big spender Zhang." "Streamer, how about I dive underwater and hook a fish for you, then we split the profits fifty-fifty!" "Haha, I think this idea could work." "Otherwise, the streamer really can''t catch any fish." "Are you guys looking down on me?" "Heh, don''t worry, my luck is so good today, I''ll definitely catch you a big fish over ten pounds." "Didn''t the streamer claim thirty pounds before?" "Okay, thirty pounds!" "With such a good fishing rod to help, catching a few dozen pounds of fish is a breeze." "You guys better watch closely." Fang Hao changed positions and selected a new fishing spot, casting the bait again. At this point, he had already baited the spot once before. He believed he would catch a fish very soon. ... At this time, a new topic appeared on social media that instantly garnered a lot of attention. The topic was about a fishing streamer assisting the police in cracking a major criminal case. It quickly went viral. "Why is it about fishing again?" Soon, netizens noticed this topic. Previously, the fishing streamer had consecutively fished up two corpses, which was incredibly sensational. At that time, it had topped the trending searches. Even those who didn''t want to pay attention couldn''t ignore it. Now another topic about a fisherman had surfaced, naturally catching people''s attention. And the topic''s popularity wasn''t low at all; it had already surged into the top fifty trending searches. "This seems to be the same Corpse-fishing Streamer who fished up two corpses." Many people online first recognized Fang Hao as the Corpse-fishing Streamer. "He actually helped the police solve a case?" "Is this fisherman that impressive?" "It seems he is live streaming fishing right now, I''ll go check it out." "If he fishes up another corpse tonight, that will be interesting." As the topic''s heat increased, Fang Hao''s livestream again attracted a crowd. His stream''s popularity kept soaring. So far, the viewership in his room had broken through to 160,000! From last night to now, his stream had burst from a few dozen to 160,000 viewers. This wasn''t just popular. The topic Fang Hao sparked online also caught massive attention. Who could have imagined, a fisherman would become a sensation overnight. And now, many who flooded into the stream were actually hoping Fang Hao would fish up another corpse tonight. As for catching fish? Who cares. They weren''t really there to watch Fang Hao fish, they wanted to see him fish up a corpse! That''s where the interest lay. It had to be said, there were many wickedly humorous people online. Fang Hao was well aware of it. But he didn''t care what others thought. He had only one goal in his mind, and that was to catch a fish! Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Catching a fish was all he cared about. After changing to a new spot, Fang Hao felt both nervous and excited. Just at that moment. His fishing rod twitched. That instantly snapped Fang Hao awake. His nerves instantly tensed! Was he about to catch a fish? Please, let it not be a corpse! Anything but a corpse, even a small fry would do! Chapter 25 - 24: Catching a Wild Ultraman After sensing movement on the line, Fang Hao was more nervous than anyone else. His nerves instantly taut, sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. the only thought in his heart wasn''t about catching a fish, but... please don''t let it be a corpse! Yes, he truly didn''t want to catch another corpse. If he caught another corpse this time, then he would really be numb to it all. It shouldn''t be so unlucky again. And at Baisa Reservoir, the police had previously searched underwater and hadn''t found any corpses. "I must be so nervous that I''m having illusions." "It definitely won''t be a corpse." "Whew." He sighed softly to calm his nervous heart. Having lived two lifetimes combined, he had fished for dozens of years, yet this was the first time he was this nervous about catching a fish. Even the very first time he went fishing and caught a big fish, he wasn''t this nervous. "Eh? Is the streamer about to catch a fish?" The crowd also noticed Fang Hao''s situation, their attention immediately drawn. All eyes were on the fishing rod. They saw Fang Hao lift the rod, ready for the catch. They became excited all at once. "Hehe, what will he catch this time?" Everyone''s attention was on the catch, all guessing. "I think it might be a bass." "Or maybe a tilapia?" "You guys have so much faith in the streamer? Guessing fish? I bet another corpse!" "Hahaha, if he catches another corpse, the reputation of the Corpse-fishing streamer really can''t be washed away." "Hahaha" The group was amused. However, most people knew that the chances of catching another corpse were too small. Their comments were just meant to be part of the show. But this indeed made for a good effect, the atmosphere in the live stream room was relaxed and lively. A bunch of viewers overjoyed with the banter. Only Fang Hao was in a world where he felt hurt. After all... he was the only one who didn''t like the nickname Corpse-fishing streamer. He truly didn''t want to catch another corpse again. Holding his breath, Fang Hao focused intently, all his attention on the hook. "This one''s weight... seems light, it''s probably just a small fish." Fang Hao gently pulled back to test. When you have a bite, you can''t yank too hard; if you do, the fish might get spooked and struggle suddenly, easily breaking the line. Especially if it''s a big fish, then it''s even easier for it to break free. At the beginning of the catch, you have to be slow. First, reel in following the direction the fish is swimming. Fang Hao tried pulling and found the catch seemed not heavy at all. Probably at most a couple of pounds. "Could it be a small bass?" "Doesn''t matter, catching a fish is better than catching nothing at all." If it were the past, Fang Hao definitely wouldn''t care about a small bass. But now, he felt that even catching a small bass was better than nothing. He desperately needed to catch a fish to prove himself. To let everyone know that he could catch fish. First to catch a small fish, for a good start. "Hmm? Something''s not right." But the next second, Fang Hao''s face changed again. He found that the sensation coming from the fishing rod did not feel like a fish on the line. It felt like he had caught something that did not move. A corpse? No, that''s not it. This time it''s definitely not a corpse. With yesterday''s experience of catching two corpses, Fang Hao was certain that what he had caught now was not a corpse. If it''s not a corpse, what could it be? "Is it just my imagination again?" Fang Hao wasn''t sure. This time he pulled back the fishing line a bit faster. Gradually, the object he had caught emerged from the waterit was a... toy! It was still Ultraman. As he drew closer, Fang Hao immediately spotted the Ultraman toy wrapped up in rope that he had fished out of the water. "..." When he clearly saw what it was, the corners of Fang Hao''s mouth also twitched slightly. No matter how hard he racked his brain, he couldn''t imagine that he would fish a wild Ultraman out of the reservoir bottom. Damn. He could even fish up toys. The group of online viewers was also taken aback, seemingly not expecting Fang Hao to fish up a toy. "????" "This..." "6666, did he really fish up an Ultraman?" "I guessed it right! Hahaha." "Super Fire, Super Fire!" The one who had said before that they would reward Super Fire if a wild Ultraman was fished up, immediately kept their promise. "Streamer, your luck... really, no one can match it." "I thought you could fish up a little whitefish, but you didn''t catch any fish again!" The viewers who were hoping Fang Hao could catch fish sighed. They had the look of disappointment in someone who couldn''t become steel. "Hahaha, I knew the streamer wouldn''t catch any fish." "But fishing up an Ultraman toy, that I didn''t expect." "I''m dying of laughter, he really didn''t catch any fish." "The streamer is really something." "I knew it, besides fish, the streamer can fish up anything else." "What about the promised corpse-fishing, why didn''t that happen?" Some viewers were disappointed that no corpse was fished up. In this live stream with so many people, the reactions of the viewers varied. But one thing that remained unchanged was the atmosphere in the live stream. It became more and more joyful. When Fang Hao fished an Ultraman toy out of the reservoir, the scene became even more lively. Fang Hao was also speechless. How would he know he couldn''t catch fish again. Although this time was a bit better, without fishing up a corpse, but instead catching someone else''s discarded toy. This was quite frustrating. He wasn''t a junk collector, was he? What was he doing fishing up all these messes? He was also at a loss for words. Could it be that he was going to go home empty-handed again today? No! Today, he had finally used a new fishing rod with such a good feel, how could he just go home empty-handed. It must have been the spot chosen was not good. There was too much trash at the bottom of the reservoir, which must have affected his fishing. "Maybe this spot isn''t very good." "I''ll change to a new spot in a bit, and adjust the float to try again." Fang Hao still didn''t believe that his fishing skills were the problem. He wasn''t a newbie, this was the experience he had accumulated over many years of fishing. He thought it was just his luck that was bad. "Hahaha, the streamer is the most stubborn about his own skills now." "Streamer, just give up, you can''t catch fish." "Streamer, your technique is still not up to par." "Impossible, it''s definitely not a problem with my skills." "It''s definitely this location that''s not right." Fang Hao continued to be stubborn. ... Sun Zhaopeng, the news reporter covertly watching Fang Hao''s live stream, was also amused. "This fishing streamer is really quite interesting." He watched Fang Hao''s stream just to see if he could come across any interesting news. To be honest, if it weren''t for Fang Hao catching a second body, he wouldn''t have gotten the scoop. While watching the stream, he just happened to see Fang Hao reel in the Ultraman toy. ... Another random piece of junk was fished up. Fang Hao was holding back frustration inside. He refused to believe that he couldn''t catch fish. After making some adjustments, he changed his location and then continued to cast his line. Chapter 26 - 25 The Emperor is above, I, King Mou, and... Time had gone back to the beginning. But Fang Hao''s mind was restless, no longer peaceful. Why couldn''t he catch a fish? Was his casting posture incorrect? Or did he not choose the right spot to bait? "So what the hell is the dream of life?" Fang Hao muttered to himself. "It must be Naizi." In the live stream, a viewer named "Nine-tailed Fox" unconsciously responded. "???" "6." "Brother, you just spoke my mind." "Indeed, a kindred spirit." "Lend me a moment to speak." "Please send the seeds to my email!" "Are you guys serious? How can you not involve me in such a great thing? Are you even human?" "Hehe, I''m already washing my feet in the clubhouse." "Are you washing your feet? I bet you''re getting a haircut." "By the heavens above, I, Wang, have nothing to do with gambling or drugs in this life." The atmosphere in the live stream suddenly skewed. "One can live without dreams, but must never fail Naizi." "Hahaha, who has a picture of Mong''s nodule? Take a look." "Mong''s nodule? What the hell is that?" "Bro, you''re awesome; I want to see too!!!" "You understand this stuff? Internet users indeed have a broad range of knowledge." "Pro!" "Respect!" The live stream was bustling with excitement, like a gathering of seasoned drivers. Fang Hao had never expected that his casual remark would stir such a commotion in the live stream. He just wanted to catch a fish... But the viewers didn''t care about that; their conversation had strayed so far that one was on the way to kindergarten while the other was already speeding on the highway. By the time Fang Hao noticed the situation in the live stream, he was utterly stunned. What the hell is all this? What are you all talking about, these egregious words? This is supposed to be a legit fishing live stream, right? Isn''t this looking down on me too much? "Could a seasoned driver show me around sometime?" "6666!" Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hahaha, I know a place; I''ll take you next time. I heard they got a lot of new ''tea'' recently." "Tsk tsk tsk, indeed a seasoned driver." "I''d like to taste the ''new tea'' for 588." "The host doesn''t even have a girlfriend now, probably still a virgin, huh?" While waiting for a fish to bite, Fang Hao was chatting and messing around with the viewers. Since the topic had drifted so far, he just went along with it. Might as well banter. "Banter, I''ve had plenty of girlfriends before." Fang Hao bluffed, though he hadn''t really been in any relationships. His only experience had been a short-lived college romance that lasted less than a month. It had barely progressed beyond holding hands, let alone rounding any bases. After about a month, they just weren''t compatible and amicably broke up. "Got it." "Still a virgin." In front of a group of seasoned drivers with rich experience, Fang Hao couldn''t escape their discerning eyes. Why do these people like fishing? Why do they enjoy watching fishing? Isn''t it because they''ve reached that age where the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak, so they turn to other hobbies? Like when you were young, between girls and fishing, what would you choose? Youthful and full of vigor, who could resist? Unless you''ve reached the sage mode. "Fishing, fishing." After being exposed, Fang Hao didn''t want to continue discussing the topic. He shifted his focus. And brought everyone''s attention back to fishing. "This time I changed the bait, changed the hook, and now I''m using a double hook." "I just don''t believe it, the fish won''t bite this time!" Fang Hao made some adjustments again. "Just give up the struggle, you''re never going to catch a fish." "It''s fate." "No, I create my own destiny!" "I believe I can definitely catch a fish this time, I have a hunch!" "A strong hunch!" Fang Hao was brimming with confidence. "Whenever you mention a strong hunch, I feel like you won''t catch a fish again." When everyone heard this, they actually thought it was a bad sign. Being overly confident usually ends up with no catch. "Let''s bet, what will he catch this time?" "Anything but fish, I guess anything''s possible." "Hahaha... I think so too." "This time I guess... maybe a tree branch?" "I guess... how about another corpse?" "A corpse is unlikely, that''s too absurd." "He''s already caught two before, how is that absurd?" "Let me guess something more plausible, maybe a bag of trash." "I guess it''s the air force." "..." Everyone started guessing what Fang Hao would catch next. Fish? Or something else? Anyway, apart from a few people guessing fish, most were guessing all sorts of bizarre things. Some even guessed a mace. All kinds of strange things. "Man, if he catches an antique, he''ll strike it rich." Another viewer chimed in out of the blue. "It''s probably unlikely that he''ll catch an antique." "The host might not be that lucky." They chatted on. Fang Hao''s fishing rod seemed to move again. This instantly sharpened Fang Hao''s focus. Is a fish biting? But then... the rod went quiet again, as if it was just his imagination. This puzzled Fang Hao; he was sure he had felt the rod move. Maybe the fish was just testing? With this confusion, Fang Hao continued to focus on the water surface. He stared at the float, ready to pull it up at any slight movement. Time ticked away. "No movement." "Did the host observe wrong?" "The host is so eager to catch a fish, he must be hallucinating." Everyone thought Fang Hao was hallucinating. However, just when everyone assumed Fang Hao was wrong, the float moved again. This time, Fang Hao was sure a fish was nibbling at the bait. Here it comes. This was definitely the movement of a fish. He could clearly feel it. He trusted his judgment! Phew. This time, Fang Hao wasn''t as tense; he steadied his breathing. Breathing lightly, eyes fixed on the water surface. One hand firmly holding the hunch, the other ready to pull back the fishing line. Hooked! Suddenly, he felt the hook snag something, and his heart leaped with joy. This time, he believed he had caught a fish. Because the previous movements were too much like a fish nibbling at the bait. He was too familiar with such a scene. He couldn''t be wrong. Fish, this time a fish must be on the hook! "You watch, this time I''m going to amaze all of you." "Let you see my true skill." "Here comes the fish!" "..." Chapter 27 - 26 Fishing Harvest: Scrapped Radio +1 Fang Hao was all too familiar with this sensation. He felt he was really about to catch a fish this time. That recent movement was definitely a fish biting the bait. His mood immediately became excited. This catch was of a different significance to him. It would finally break his recent record of not catching any fish. Most importantly, it could wipe away the gloom of catching a corpse. "Am I really about to catch a fish?" An audience seeing Fang Hao''s expression and movements all expressed their surprise. It was their first time seeing Fang Hao with such an expression. "Oh my god." "No, I don''t believe it, it must be fake; how could a streamer''s skill actually catch a fish?" "I don''t believe the streamer''s skill can catch fish either!" "It''s probably hooking something else again." The group still did not believe Fang Hao would catch a fish; they all thought it likely he''d caught something else. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A large part of this audience had started following him only after he had caught corpses, not merely for the love of fishing. They preferred watching Fang Hao haul up bizarre objects. If it was just to watch fishing, they might as well watch other streamers who were better at fishing. They liked watching Fang Hao because the atmosphere was good in his live sessions. And because of his bad luck, always catching strange things. That was the real draw. "Hehe, I bet this time he''s not catching a fish either." "I bet ten bucks it''s not." "But no one''s betting on ''peeing upside down'' anymore" "Haha." "As long as the streamer doesn''t catch fish, we''re still friends." The group watched intently, their feelings as tense as Fang Hao''s. But their apprehension was for different reasons. Fang Hao was hoping to catch fish. The audience, however, was hoping he''d snag something else; they didn''t actually want him to catch fish. The atmosphere suddenly grew tense. The quiet night was accompanied by several frog calls, and occasionally there were a few cawing crows in the distant bushes. Everyone was watching Fang Hao fish. Fang Hao tried slowly reeling in the line. There was some movement. And it felt somewhat heavy, probably around seven or eight kilograms. He finally caught a considerable one. A seven- or eight-kilogram fish was quite a good catch. After all, it''s rare to catch twenty- or thirty-kilogram fish every day. Even if Baisa Reservoir was bountiful, it didn''t mean you could land big fish every day. If it were that easy, everyone would be a fishing expert. Although Fang Hao didn''t consider himself a fishing expert, he at least was an experienced fisherman. With rich fishing experience. He felt the weight and pulled slowly. This time he was very careful. But as he continued to reel in, a look of confusion appeared on his face again... Why does this feel a bit off? That shouldn''t be possible. The earlier movement was definitely a fish biting the bait. He couldn''t be wrong about that. Could it be because he was too nervous and hallucinating? Maybe that was it. Although Fang Hao was momentarily puzzled, he still thought he was hallucinating, which made him doubt if his catch was a fish. If he failed to catch a fish again this time... His mindset would truly collapse. As he reeled in the line, that familiar feeling returned. "No... absolutely not." Fang Hao didn''t dare to think that way; he still clung to the last thread of hope. But when the object he caught surfaced, his last hope was shattered... Damn! It really wasn''t. It wasn''t a fish that he had caught. Fang Hao looked at what he had just caught, and nearly swore out loud. What kind of awful luck was this? He pulled up another strange thing. A radio! To be precise, a discarded radio. From its appearance and the traces of moss on it, it seemed like the thing was from decades ago, perhaps ten or twenty years old. Some iron parts were rusty, showing signs of age. His double hooks got caught on a clasp of the radio, hooked firmly in place on each side. But there was some bait missing, as if something had bitten it, leaving some bite marks behind. From this, Fang Hao hadn''t misjudged earlier; there really had been a fish nibbling the bait, but it might have shaken the hooks during the process, snagging them on the underwater radio. And after Fang Hao pulled up the discarded radio. The live stream room instantly burst into commotion. "Hahaha, almost gave me a scare, thought he actually had a fish on the line." "Good he didn''t catch a fish." "This streamer''s luck is indeed special, always catching weird stuff." "Did he catch a radio this time?" "This unlucky luck..." "Haha, the streamer''s luck isn''t bad today, at least he didn''t catch a corpse." "True, at least he didn''t catch a corpse today." Everyone started joking again. Seeing Fang Hao hadn''t caught any fish, they were more excited than anyone. They loved watching him not catch fish. "Feeling good." "As long as the streamer doesn''t catch fish, I''m happy." "Hehe, let''s send a Super Fire to comfort the streamer." The number of gifts being sent in the room increased, a small consolation. Fang Hao must be the only fishing streamer who became famous for not catching fish. "I''m dying of laughter, this streamer actually caught something else." "I suspect there''s someone underwater secretly placing things (dog head)." "No need to suspect, the one hanging things underneath is me (sly smile)." "You guys must have been trained by De Yun Society, right?" "Hahahahaha." "Streamer, try catching an antique next time." "If you really catch an antique, then you''ll be rich." "Fat chance, the experts will say it belongs to the nation and you have to hand it over! Getting six hundred bucks as a reward would be good enough." "2333." "Streamer, why don''t you try if this radio still works?" Fang Hao was feeling very frustrated, almost like a girl on her period. He had never imagined his luck could be this bad. This was seriously too much bad luck. Or was it Baisa Reservoir clashing with his fate? It seemed like ever since he started fishing here, he''d never actually caught a fish. Last night... he pulled up two corpses. Tonight, he first pulled up an Ultraman toy, and now a discarded radio. His luck was seriously unbeatable. His moral was shattered. If it were someone else, they probably would have snapped their fishing rod by now. He just couldn''t understand. Where exactly was the problem? Yesterday, he became a corpse recovery man, today a junk collector. "Streamer, do you want to try if this radio still works?" Fang Hao also saw this comment mentioned in the live stream room. This thing had been underwater for who knows how many years, obviously it was junk, how could it possibly work? If it were new, Fang Hao might have felt a bit comforted. But could this broken thing still work? Still, Fang Hao pressed the button on the radio to try it out. After pressing the button, there was no response at all. How could it possibly work. Not to mention whether it had batteries, even if it did, they would have been useless after being underwater so long. He was being foolish. Actually trying it out. He shook his head, thinking he was really too funny. "Ah..." However, the next moment. "Zzzzz..." Suddenly, the radio next to him made a noise and emitted a peculiar electrical sound. Chapter 28 - 27 The Strange Noises from the Radio The sudden current noise from the radio shattered the surrounding tranquility. Everyone''s eyes widened as they stared at the scrapped radio beneath the camera, holding their breath. It was a bit unbelievable. The previously lively live stream had suddenly gone quiet. It was as if everyone froze in that moment. Could it really be working? This was just too eerie. On this late night, everyone was just joking around, trying to see if the abandoned radio still worked. But now that the radio had started making noises and broadcasting, wouldn''t it scare people? If someone were faint-hearted, they might have been scared to death. Luckily, there weren''t many faint-hearted among the fishermenwould they have come out for night fishing if they were? Definitely not. Fang Hao was only startled for a moment, his gaze fixed on the radio that had unexpectedly started to make noise. "Glug..." "This... isn''t it haunted?" A viewer typed out the comment shakily in the chat. A radio that had sunk to the bottom of the lake for who knows how many years, already scrapped, suddenly making noiseswhat else could it be but a haunting? "We were just joking, Mr. Ghost, please don''t come after us." "We have great respect for you, Mr. Ghost, if there''s any problem, just find the host!" Damn, these disloyal guys. But Fang Hao didn''t think there was really a ghost. He felt there might be some issue with the radio that was supposedly scrapped suddenly making a noise. Or perhaps the battery still had some residual charge. "Zzzt... Welcome..." "Zzzt... Tuning..." "The latest entertainment news... Zzzt." The voice was intermittent, and there was a mix of noisy electrical sounds, but it was still possible to make out what was being said. They were currently broadcasting entertainment news. "Blue Star, August 26, 3022... zzzt... Recently, the Yanjing police, in the process of investigating a criminal case... zzzt... apprehended actor Yi Jianqiu. He has confessed to repeated illegal sexual... transactions, and he has been administratively detained according to the law..." Everyone in the live stream heard the news loud and clear. The room fell silent once more. For many, this news was nothing short of a bombshell. Who was Yi Jianqiu? He was once one of the top traffic-driving celebrities, a top-tier popular idol in the country. Even though his popularity had waned slightly as he aged, his successful transition and refined acting skills in several films and TV dramas had kept his popularity at a high level. Suddenly hearing news about him on the radio was like a bombshellhow could the audience not be shocked? Everyone knew him for having a good reputation and public image. This news was like dropping a bomb. "Fuck..." "Is this real?" The attention of everyone now focused on this piece of entertainment news. No one cared anymore about how the scrapped radio came to be making sounds. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nor was anyone considering the possibility of a haunting. Right then, this news was even more sensational than a ghost story! "I''ll go check it out." After hearing the news, some immediately went online to check. Some searched Baidu, while others checked the trending topics on Weibo. But, oddly enough... They found no related news. "Eh, I couldn''t find anything." "There''s nothing." "Not trending either." "Is this fake news?" Everyone came back to their senses, wondering if the radio had broadcasted a fake news story. Because they couldn''t find any information. If there had been any news, the internet would have been buzzing with it. "Phew, that scared me to death, I almost thought my favorite star had scandal." One viewer breathed a sigh of relief; she was a fan of Yi Jianqiu. She was almost terrified when she heard the news. More panicked than anyone else. "Right?" "But Yi Jianqiu is so handsome; why would he need to pay for such services? He could have any girlfriend he wants." "Exactly." "Even if he were looking for fans, so many would be willing. There''s no need for him to go to those places." That was their perspective; they all believed it was fake news. In fact, it was the view of many. Considering his status and capabilities, there was no need for him. "Host, don''t mess around." "Playing around like this could offend a bunch of celebrity fans." "If it becomes a trending topic, you..." Some viewers thought it might be a prank by Fang Hao and advised him not to cause trouble. Becoming a trending topic meant spreading rumors. But Fang Hao wasn''t concerned with all that. His attention was on the news just broadcasted. "August 26?" "But today is only the 24th!" Did this mean the news was from two days in the future? Fang Hao was dumbfounded: what was this thing? While everyone else was fixated on the content of the message, Fang Hao focused on the date. As for Yi Jianqiu, he didn''t carehe didn''t even know him. He didn''t follow the fresh-faced celebrities of this world. "Wait." "Did anyone catch the date mentioned in the broadcast?" Even in this scenario, someone else had noticed the detail. After all, with so many people in the live stream, someone would have noted the date. "I think it was August 26, right? What about it?" "Yes, I also heard August 26." "Yeah, what about the date?" The audience hadn''t caught on yet, not quite grasping the significance. "What about it, have a look at what today''s date is!" "August 24... fuck, it''s only the 24th today?" "What''s going on?" Finally, everyone realized that the timing was off. "So the radio just broadcasted entertainment news for two days from now?" "Hahaha... that''s too fake." A good chunk of the audience thought it was a prank and didn''t take it seriously. Those who had been worried relaxed immediately. "It''s probably just a joke concocted by the host for the live stream." "But host, this is dangerous. It''s easy to cause misunderstandings and get criticized." "To be honest, as a fan of Yi Jianqiu, I really wanted to criticize the host just now. That''s quite a risky joke." Only a few people felt that something was offas if the radio wasn''t quite right from the beginning. They noticed that Fang Hao seemed unaware of all this. "Host... isn''t there something wrong with the radio you just fished up?" After the radio broadcasted that piece of entertainment news, it suddenly went silent as if the battery had died, and there was no further sound. Once again, all returned to calm. But the uproar caused by the radio wasn''t minor at all. Chapter 29 - 28: Rumors? Or Hype? After many people came to their senses, none of them took it seriously; they thought it was probably just a prank. For the sake of a show''s effect during live streaming. It was scripted. For internet celebrities, this is a common occurrence. Nowadays, internet celebrities will do anything for fame, what script haven''t they used? Like some live sea foraging, where someone places things ahead of time, and then others pick them up later. This creates the illusion that you can find a lot of crabs and seafood while foraging. Or someone might place lots of fish and other seafood in a puddle beforehand, so when the water is drained, you can see a treasure trove of seafood. Some suspected that Fang Hao did this for the show''s effect, by placing a radio at the bottom of the water in advance and then fishing it out during the livestream. This would result in an explosive show effect. Character setup! Exactly, it was to create the impression of someone who couldn''t catch fish. So when they heard the broadcast from this radio, only a few people took it seriously, especially since the time mentioned was two days later. What kind of news can predict what will happen two days in advance? Today is only the 24th, and you''re broadcasting news for the 26th? Too fake. You think you''re a prophet who can foresee the future? "If you could predict what''s going to happen two days later, wouldn''t you just buy lottery tickets and win the jackpot every time? Why even bother livestreaming?" People started mocking. "Yeah." "But don''t mess around, streamer. Even if you''re playing a prank, you shouldn''t joke about real celebrities, it''s legally liable." "Aren''t you afraid of their fans'' backlash?" "If this gets picked up on Weibo and goes viral, I think the streamer is in trouble..." ... Fortunately, not everyone thought this was a prank by Fang Hao. Especially some viewers who have been watching Fang Hao''s livestreams since way back, they believed that Fang Hao would not do such a thing. And then there was a small portion of viewers who noticed Fang Hao''s expressions, which didn''t seem to be faked. It seemed like he was completely unaware of this situation. That''s why they asked the question, whether the radio had some issues. Everyone also noticed the radio. From its appearance, the algae and rust stains, it really looked like the radio had been submerged underwater for a long time, and there was mud in some of its crevices. It didn''t seem like it was artificially aged and placed underwater. Fang Hao was also observing the radio at this moment. The radio was giving off a strange vibe. Now there was no longer any sound coming from it. Fang Hao pressed a few buttons again, but there was no sound. The viewers were also watching Fang Hao tinker with the radio. They too had some doubts in their minds. After thoroughly checking it again, Fang Hao was certain that the radio was indeed junked. The batteries in the back had been soaked in water for who knows how long and were useless. Even less likely to provide power to the radio. Besides, if it really had a power source given how long the radio had been submerged, its circuits would have shorted out and burned a long time ago; there''s no way it could still work. So what exactly was going on? Fang Hao was puzzled. The more he examined the radio, the less he understood. He couldn''t see anything special about the radio either. "I can assure everyone that this is definitely not scripted." "As for what''s up with the radio, I don''t know. I just checked it carefully, and it really is broken." But why could a radio that''s already broken still broadcast sound? That remains unknown. It became an unsolved mystery in this livestream. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao was speechless himself. How could he know what was going on? He just wanted to come out for fishing, who knew he''d fish up something like this. "Does anyone know what''s going on?" "Could this really be haunted?" "Or is it some kind of secret technology?" "Don''t take jokes too far." "It''s hard to find a streamer you like; I hope you have your own bottom line." "Anyway, I don''t really believe this isn''t scripted." ... On Weibo. The news about Yi Jianqiu''s arrest had been posted. With the internet being so advanced, the slightest ripple spreads across the entire network in an instant. No hiding from it. Moreover, there were over two hundred thousand viewers in Fang Hao''s livestream room at the time. So many people were watching. It was impossible for no one to post about it. Soon, some netizens noticed the post and immediately started discussing it. "It''s definitely scripted." "I don''t believe a word those internet celebrities say, they''ll do anything to become popular." "The least trustworthy people nowadays are experts and internet celebrities." "What kind of technology can predict news two days in advance? Isn''t that just rubbing my intelligence in the dirt?" "Haha, Yi Jianqiu PC getting caught? That might just be the funniest news ever. The guy''s so good looking and rich, what kind of girlfriend can''t he get? Does he really need to go find hookers? Ain''t it better to date a celebrity girlfriend?" "Yeah, our Jianqiu is such a good guy, how could he possibly resort to that?" "Jianqiu has so many fans. Even if he wanted to, so many fans are willing to give themselves to him." "Hope you guys stop spreading rumors!" "Our brother Jianqiu has been working hard to hone his acting skills and has remained single for the sake of making good films!" The buzz around this post quickly heated up. Some of Yi Jianqiu''s fans also joined the discussion, starting to denounce it. They would not believe the rumors about Yi Jianqiu soliciting prostitutes. "People nowadays really dare to make up anything for the sake of fabricating rumors." "I will always believe in our brother Jianqiu." This group of fans did not believe the story about Yi Jianqiu seeking prostitutes. "Hahaha, is it because Yi Jianqiu has a new drama coming out soon?" Others thought it was a publicity stunt. "Hey, I actually found a drama called ''Hidden World'' set to premiere next week." "Hehe, there you have it, it must be hype." "But this way of stirring up publicity is kind of novel, promoting an event two days in advance, and then you can explain it any way you want later." "Whoever is behind this is pretty skilled." Some people felt it was a stunt. But, one had to admit, the topic had become hot. The topic of Yi Jianqiu getting arrested quickly gained traction. Some people helped to further amplify the discussion, driving the hype even higher. The crew of "Hidden World" also noticed the trend and added fuel to the fire. This was a golden opportunity for promotion; they would be foolish not to take it. It was like they were the chosen ones, ready to hype things up before the premiere of their new show, but now they were even saved the trouble. Leveraging this wave to gain momentum. The new show''s visibility was on the rise. This was an excellent opportunity. Chapter 30 - 29 Studio Releases Rumor-Debunking Announcement! Fang Hao, as a once top streamer, already had considerable traffic. And with the backing of capital stirring up the excitement, the topic''s heat surged even higher. The rank on Weibo''s hot search list quickly rose. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This included the new drama he starred in, "Hidden World," whose search heat also increased significantly. The team behind the drama saw this opportunity and naturally wouldn''t waste it, seizing the chance to promote it. With such a good promotional opportunity, they could double their results with half the effort and even cut down on promotion costs. They directly bought their way up the hot search list, taking the heat to the next level. Under several boosts, the topic''s heat continued to rise, and the number of commenters also grew. The discussions were mostly centered around Fang Hao, Yi Jianqiu, and the new drama "Hidden World." ... "In the entertainment industry, how many are clean? There''s no smoke without fire, and I think Yi Jianqiu definitely must have hired prostitutes." A netizen claimed they believed the leaked information, feeling it could very well be true. As for why the time mentioned in the leak was the day after tomorrow, that might have been written intentionally wrong to garner even more attention. "Haha, finally someone spilled the beans, but in fact, I''ve known about this kind of thing for a long time; I just feared no one would believe me. I once encountered Yi Jianqiu at a hotel getting a room with a woman, and she was a so-called eighteenth-tier model." "Is what the person above said true?" "I''ve seen others reveal this before on some forum, but no one believed it, then later that revelation was deleted." "I''ve heard that Yi Jianqiu is really into hiring prostitutes." "Let the bullets fly for a while, I''ll grab a chair and enjoy the show." "Right now, all this is just speculation without any solid proof." "Use your brains, who can''t compose a little Weibo fiction?" "Waiting for Yi Jianqiu to come out and debunk this." "Our brother Jianqiu is the best, no matter how you slander him, he remains the best and most perfect in our hearts." "So sour, you guys are just jealous." "It''s all that damn fishing streamer''s fault; if not for his spreading rumors, none of this would''ve happened." "Why is it always this fishing streamer, yesterday''s hot search and today''s too." "Are they trying to promote him or what?" "There''s definitely a powerful team behind the scenes boosting him." "Otherwise, how could he fish up a radio, and then that radio would broadcast a piece of future news... who would believe that? I think any slightly intelligent person wouldn''t believe it, this is clearly just hype." "Initially, I was pretty interested in watching this fishing streamer''s broadcast... but now with all this hype, I don''t have any more positive feelings." "Yeah, it''s one thing to hype himself up, but to spread rumors and slander our brother Jianqiu, it''s just despicable!" "To build up one and break down another, it''s truly disgusting." "There''s also a nickname calling him Corpse-fishing streamer, just hearing that you know he''s not a decent person." "Too annoying, we can''t let him off easily, come on, sisters, let''s go to his broadcast and tear him apart." "So hateful, let''s take action together, sisters." Yi Jianqiu''s fanbase was also mobilized, instantly assembling a crowd. These people gathered together and headed straight to Fang Hao''s broadcast room. Upon entering the broadcast room, they transformed into keyboard warriors and started furiously attacking. On Weibo, Yi Jianqiu and his studio hadn''t even come out to refute the rumors, and Fang Hao''s broadcast room was already bombarded by the opposing fans. Many people were cursing Fang Hao. These were all basically Yi Jianqiu''s fans. They all believed Fang Hao was deliberately using Yi Jianqiu for his own hype. Fishing up a radiowho believes that? Is he going to fish up Ultraman next, a radio? Even if he was truly unlucky one day and fished up a corpse. But you can''t be that unlucky every day. This is definitely a case where the team behind the scenes saw the rising traffic and deliberately created hype. Whatever about the radio, it must have been sneakily attached while fishing. This is what many people believed. They didn''t think it was a coincidence, but rather something that was premeditated. Actually, it''s quite normal for them to think this way. Any normal person, when encountering such a situation, would think like this. It''s a completely normal reaction. Even Fang Hao himself was perplexed. At this moment, a swarm of people bursting into his broadcast room went on a rampage, leaving Fang Hao helpless. He knew he was an innocent victim in this, but he also had no way to explain. Who would believe his explanations? He himself hadn''t even figured out the full situation with the radio. So Fang Hao didn''t bother with explanations and simply banned and muted the offenders. First, he had to stabilize the situation. Damn it, so frustrating! ... The long-awaited statement finally came. At this time, Yi Jianqiu''s studio posted a statement on Weibo. "First, Mr. Yi Jianqiu has always adhered to professional ethics, upheld moral standards, and positively assumed social responsibilities. The online comments about Mr. Yi Jianqiu are severely untrue, resulting from malicious fabrications by those with ulterior motives. Second, we hereby warn related internet users, as well as some self-media figures, to immediately delete their false comments about Mr. Yi Jianqiu. We reserve the right to pursue legal responsibilities of the relevant individuals. We warn everyone that the internet is not a lawless place, do not spread unverified rumors." As soon as the statement was released, a group of Yi Jianqiu''s fans got excited. "Finally, a clarifying statement was issued, I knew it couldn''t be true." "See, I knew our brother Jianqiu was doing the right thing, he definitely wouldn''t do such things." "Brother Jianqiu is the best." "Roar, we must hold those unprincipled internet celebrities legally responsible." "It''s best to ban them! To avoid spreading bad influence." The statement had come out, and Fang Hao was criticized again. There were even some people on the internet calling for Fang Hao to be banned. However, under this statement, there was also a portion of netizens who expressed doubt. They felt the statement was somewhat evasive and vague, speaking in very official terms. What exactly the message detailed in the statement was also unclear, making it seem very questionable. "It''s too vague." "This statement doesn''t seem very powerful, feels a bit lacking in confidence." "If it really comes down to it, just put out a lawyer''s letter; that''d be more persuasive." "Haha, you bunch of trolls, always finding something to nitpick." "When there was no statement, you all said wait for the statement. Now that the statement is out, you''re not satisfied and say to release a lawyer''s letter." "Truly anything and everything can be criticized." "Sure sure sure, we''re just stating facts and suddenly we''re considered trolls." "If you think you''re innocent, then clarify it clearly." "Spreading rumors is easy, debunking them takes legwork." "..." Chapter 31 - 30: Ban? "Have you reached Jianqiu yet?" "No, Sister Shu, we haven''t," the assistant replied. Li Shu frowned slightly. As Yi Jianqiu''s manager, she knew very well how he conducted himself on a daily basis. The scandal that had broken out online seemed to be a trivial matter... But she knew the content of those disclosures was all true. Yi Jianqiu did indeed have a liking for seeking out women outside. She had tried to advise him, but he believed that having a girlfriend might be more troublesome, and thought it safer to look elsewhere. With the current online fever so high, she wanted him to lay low for a while, lest someone with an agenda managed to catch him in the act. She had the assistant try to reach him, but couldn''t make contact. His phone was off, unreachable. Usually, there is only one reason for a personal phone to be off: he was doing that sort of thing. "This guy... can''t he hold off for a few days?" Li Shu sighed. She was powerless to restrict Yi Jianqiu. The only thing she could do was handle public relations online to maintain his external image. Fortunately, his reputation was still intact, and most netizens were defending them. Those so-called disclosures didn''t have any concrete evidence. They could treat them as rumors. Moreover, they could verbally warn some people, intimidating some of the more malicious ones and keeping them from being too bold. As long as there was no evidence, no solid proof, this incident... could perhaps even be a blessing in disguise. It all depended on how it was handled. From the current look of things, the effect wasn''t bad, and it even served as promotion for a new TV drama. However... Li Shu felt an uneasiness in her heart, sensing that something might happen later. But with no contact with anyone, she was out of options. She could only wait. Wait until she made contact with him, then make other arrangements. As for the originator of the incident, the Fishing streamer... they could send a lawyer''s letter. Then they would contact the platform to handle it, and that should be the end of it. A small streamer like that was easy for her to deal with. ... Fang Hao''s live broadcast room was overwhelmed with comments. Even with the help of moderators banning accounts, they couldn''t stop the multitude of viewers. Some viewers felt helpless watching this scene. "Alas... offend those celebrities, and their fans come after you." "The streamer didn''t really do anything, right? Just fished out a radio and then the radio broadcast a message." "Although the message was a bit ridiculous..." "The bad part is the message itself, shouldn''t be spreading messages about celebrities, might as well predict tomorrow''s lottery numbers." "But when you think about it, the streamer is really unlucky... didn''t catch any fish, just ended up with a mess of things, and now has to endure the abuse from a bunch of celebrity fans." The viewers felt some sympathy for Fang Hao. "Nowadays, fan culture is too intense. Offend those young idols, and you won''t have any good outcomes. Those crazy fans don''t care about you." Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Is the streamer going to keep fishing?" "If he''s not fishing... I think it might be a good idea to end the broadcast and lay low for a bit." "..." However, the next second. [The content of the live broadcast is suspected of violating regulations and is undergoing rectification!] Fang Hao''s live broadcast room was suddenly banned. Not only was Fang Hao stunned, but his viewers were also left bewildered. "What the heck?" "Why did it get banned all of a sudden?" "Where did we break any rules?" "Does fishing count as a violation now?" "Platform administrators, come out and explain, why block our broadcast?" But another group of people was truly excited, practically euphoric. "Ha ha ha, good riddance." "Well done, fishy!" "For streamers with no bottom line, a ban is what they deserve!" "See if you dare to mess with any script now for some clout." "Awesome!" ... ... Tiya Hotel. Suddenly, a group of uniformed personnel surged into the hotel lobby. "Hello, we''ve received a report that there are illegal activities going on here. Please cooperate with us, we need to conduct a room search." After showing their credentials, they got the hotel staff to assist. The group moved quickly, swiftly securing the hotel''s entrances and exits. Then they began searching room by room. Shortly after, they found several guests involved in illegal transactions... After about two hours, the police had arrested a large number of people. In a corner of the hotel lobby, a group of about a dozen people, both men and women, were crouched on the floor. Among them, one person, who was dressed only in pajamas, had wrapped their head in their clothes, seemingly afraid of being recognized. But even so, some sharp-eyed individuals noticed. "Isn''t that... Yi Jianqiu?" "He got arrested too." "Never thought a big star would also engage in hiring prostitutes like us regular folks, heh." "I thought celebrities had no shortage of women." "Tsk, tsk, tsk, such a handsome celebrity going out like this, wonder who''s getting the better deal, him or the prostitutes." "Heh, maybe we''ve slept with the same women as the big star." "Quite satisfying, huh?" ... "Sit down properly and stop whispering," the police ordered, maintaining order at the scene. After rounding everyone up, they took all the suspects away. Today''s raid was a huge success, uncovering a lot of illicit activities, from illegal transactions to substance abuse. And among them was a public figure... a celebrity. ... ... The live broadcast was banned. Fang Hao was utterly depressed. He had gone out to fish tonight, hadn''t caught anything, and was already in a bad mood. Look at what he ended up fishingwhat a joke. One was a toy Ultraman. Another was a broken radio. And then this crappy radio suddenly made noise, broadcasting an entertainment news story for two days later, creating an even bigger scandal. Fang Hao was completely baffled. What did this have to do with him? It wasn''t his doing, how was he to know where this radio came from? He was merely a victim caught in the crossfire. He was at a complete loss for words. Made into a scapegoat. This broken radio was too good at causing trouble. Even broadcasting news from two days forward, who knew if it was real or fake. Sigh. The live broadcast was also banned. For now, Fang Hao had no way to go on live. After inquiring with the platform''s backstage managers about the reason for the ban, he roughly understood it was the result of the other party negotiating with the platform, leading to a seven-day suspension punishment for Fang Hao. Meaning, Fang Hao couldn''t broadcast for seven days. Unless the platform decided to unblock him. But this seemed unlikely. With Fang Hao''s live broadcast being banned, the internet became even more animated. Yi Jianqiu''s fans acted as if they had won a great victory. "Good riddance!" "That''s what rumor-mongers deserve." "Heh, these bottomless internet celebrities should be banned, nicely done!" "Support for Whale Live." "Just want to say one thing, well played!" "..." Chapter 32 - 31: The Reward of the Golden Treasure Box There''s a group of people online attacking Fang Hao now, showing a one-sided trend. Under the lead of Yi Jianqiu''s fan support group, a crowd followed suit in condemning him. "Not only should his streaming room be banned, but his legal responsibility should also be pursued!" "Yes, this will deter people from spreading rumors in the future." "Absolutely right." "We need to teach some people that not all jokes are permissible. Turning matters concerning others'' reputation into a joke isn''t humor; it''s spreading rumors!" "That''s right, would our brother Jianqiu ever visit a prostitute? That''s simply impossible." "It''s good that such a streaming room is banned." "Just fish properly, why create all these shenanigans?" "Probably thought he got famous overnight after trending on the searches yesterday, so he must have wanted to keep the hype going." "Tsk, tsk, do you guys believe that fishing can continuously bring up two corpses in one night? I definitely don''t." "Maybe he''s the murderer, I suggest the police uncle should check on him too." Some netizens still don''t know the news that the case has been solved and the murderer arrested. They even want the police to investigate Fang Hao. Now that Fang Hao''s streaming room is banned, it seems to confirm his guilt in spreading rumors. All fingers are pointing at him. There are also some fellow streamers who are seizing the opportunity to kick him while he''s down. There''s a saying, the ones who most wish for your demise are often your peers. When Fang Hao fished up two corpses consecutively yesterday, he trended online and suddenly became a sensation. His popularity soared. From just a few dozen people in his original streaming room to an explosive increase to hundreds of thousands. Who wouldn''t be envious, who wouldn''t be jealous? A bunch of jealous people. But when they see your misfortune, these jealous people naturally applaud. Fortunately, Fang Hao doesn''t really use the internet much and still is unaware of the online criticism. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if he knew, he couldn''t be bothered to care. He''d prefer to catch fish than argue with these people. At this moment, he also lost the interest to continue fishing. After fishing in this location for two consecutive nights, not only did he not catch a single fish, but he also encountered all sorts of misfortunes. Yesterday, he fished up two corpses consecutively and got labeled as the "corpse-fishing streamer." Today, he fished up an Ultraman toy, and a broken radio, and then his streaming room was also banned. Talk about being frustrated and unlucky. How could he still have the heart to continue fishing? "This Baisa Reservoir is totally jinxed for me, I can''t catch a single fish and keep fishing up all these bizarre things." "I guess I''ll have to change my fishing spot next time." Although his streaming room was banned, Fang Hao''s passion for fishing remained undiminished! His current bad mood wouldn''t affect his future enthusiasm for fishing. "What a waste of my new fishing rod." He had gotten a new fishing rod, ready to showcase his skills, but ended up not catching any fish at all. "Forget it, I''ll go home and sleep." "Just rest well for a couple of days." The only consolation for Fang Hao was that the system reward had been credited, deposited directly into his bank account. "Your debit card account, as of August 24, received an income of 30,000 yuan, with a remaining balance of 30,584.2 yuan (Industrial and Commercial Bank)." He also had a Golden Treasure Box that he hadn''t opened yet. He didn''t know what good things were inside. He could check that when he got back home. Luckily, with these system rewards, Fang Hao''s mood wasn''t too terrible. He still had some expectations. Focusing on these rewards instead of the unpleasant things, all his attention was on his rewards. "Going home!" While at it, he also brought home the Ultraman toy and the broken radio that he had fished out. Upon arriving home, Fang Hao was quick to open the Golden Treasure Box. His excitement was indescribable. If the Silver Treasure Box yielded so many good items last time, then today''s higher tier Golden Treasure Box should contain even better things! "Would you like to open the Golden Treasure Box now?" "Open." Without a doubt, he would open it now. [Congratulations, Host for obtaining one Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pill!] [Congratulations, Host for obtaining a customized set of fishing clothes!] [Congratulations, Host for obtaining one hundred Fasting Pills!] [Congratulations...] After opening the Golden Treasure Chest, the rewards were distributed one by one. When Fang Hao saw the items awarded, he was stunned. Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills??? That was the first reward. Did the system think he was often physically weak from night fishing, and specially rewarded him with this medicine to replenish his body? Fishing indeed requires a good physique; without it, how could you sit by the lakeside for so long? Moreover, after hooking a fish, you still have to pull it up. If you encounter a big fish, not to mention one that weighs several dozens or hundreds of pounds. Even if it''s just ten or twenty pounds, without certain physical strength, it would be hard to haul in. When Fang Hao read the introduction to the Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills, he swallowed his saliva. [Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills: Significantly enhances vitality and vigor, indestructible as a diamond, restoring a man''s confidence...] This stuff was definitely good, but... Fang Hao felt he did not need it yet. He was still young and physically pure; where did he need body reinforcement? Just store it in the System Space for now. Then, Fang Hao continued to look at the second reward. A custom set of fishing apparel, that was another good item. This set of clothes was durable, dirt-resistant, and capable of automatically regulating temperature, and it even provided some protection. It was truly the stuff of dreams. Wearing this set of clothes for fishing, Fang Hao wouldn''t have to worry about dying from heat in summer or from freezing in winter. The clothes could automatically regulate their temperature. That was just amazing! And being dirt-resistant meant he could wear them for a long time without needing to wash them. Hehe, indeed, a great item. Next was the third reward, Fasting Pills as the name suggests, it was for eating. Eating one could keep you full for a week without food. Essential for fishing in the wilderness. Fang Hao was very satisfied with the items he obtained from the Golden Treasure Chest. Except for the Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills, which were somewhat of a mixed blessing. Everything else was great, and he could use all of them. Worthy of a Golden Treasure Chest. Compared to the Silver Treasure Chest, it definitely was better. With so many good items from opening the treasure chest, Fang Hao''s mood also improved. It swept away his previous gloom. All the crappy feelings from the live streaming ban and not catching any fish were gone. With his mood improved, even that scrapped radio looked more appealing. The next day after waking up, having nothing much to do, Fang Hao took the scrapped radio to the pool to clean. Getting the exterior clean, so it wasn''t an eyesore to look at. Once it was clean, he would see if he could possibly repair it. This scrapped radio, Fang Hao always felt there was something odd about it. That was also another reason he brought it back. He always felt this radio would bring him even more astonishing things later. "Maybe it''s just my imagination." Fang Hao shook his head and continued cleaning it. Another day passed. The topic about Fang Hao online still maintained a high level of popularity. Fang Hao didn''t respond at all, not even paying any attention. But the fans of Yi Jianqiu didn''t seem so easily willing to let him off. And at that time, an official media called "Peaceful Yanjing" quietly released a notice. Chapter 33 - 32 Dual-level Inversion "[Today, the Beijing police, while investigating a criminal case, apprehended actor Yi Jianqiu (male, 34 years old) who confessed to multiple illegal stays in brothels. He has been administratively detained according to the law.]" Initially, people didn''t pay much attention to such a notice. After all, who keeps track of official media announcements every day? But, as more people noticed, some began to sense something was amiss. Who is this Yi Jianqiu? And he is also an actor, aged 34... Could it be a coincidence? People quickly noted the coincidence. Furthermore, Yi Jianqiu had been trending in the media these past few days, all revolving around him. It inevitably made people think in that direction. The key point is Yi Jianqiu is also an actor, aged 34 years old... it led people to speculate that this apprehended person might be him. "Is the arrested person Yi Jianqiu?" People immediately sought confirmation. Such important news could not afford mistakes. It would be embarrassing to claim it''s Yi Jianqiu if there happens to be another actor named Yi Jianqiu. Thus, before confirming, they wouldn''t dare to spread the word widely. Meanwhile, some media personnel also sought official verification. Soon, the confirmation came. "Yi Jianqiu really was arrested." "The person reported by the Beijing police as arrested is Yi Jianqiu!" "What!" When this news was confirmed, a group of people were stunned. It was true! Yi Jianqiu was indeed arrested. It was like a bombshell had exploded. Everyone was dumbfounded. Mainly because everyone had believed Yi Jianqiu wasn''t that kind of person, convinced he had good character and upright conduct. But now, they suddenly found out the idol they had admired, who had a shining image in their hearts, had crumbled. Collapsed. Their entire belief system had fallen apart. It felt almost like someone you utterly believed in, someone you firmly trusted, suddenly stabbed you in the back. "How could this happen..." "Is this fake news?" "It can''t be possible, our Brother Jianqiu would never do such a thing." "Oh no, I''ve liked Brother Jianqiu for so many years, how could it collapse?" "My husband..." "This is an official announcement, how could it be fake?" "Yi Jianqiu really was arrested!" Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Online, tons of people began to wail. They had always firmly believed Yi Jianqiu was a perfect individual with great moral character and an excellent online reputation. Everyone thought he was perfect, a person of high moral standards. But at this moment, following the official announcement, everything collapsed. It was a collapse of faith. And those who had always insisted online that he was a good person, who wouldn''t do such things, were now completely dumbstruck. One by one, they were stupefied. As if struck by lightning. Completely dumbstruck. They were totally at a loss. Suddenly, they realized the idol they had been defending had brutally stabbed them. The stab was deep into their hearts. The situation had turned around. "So, we misunderstood that fishing streamer..." Those who had previously been angrily attacking Fang Hao now understood. Almost the entire internet was blasting Fang Hao before. "That fishing streamer was telling the truth." "He wasn''t spreading rumors!" "It wasn''t scripted." "He really knew about this." "Ha ha ha, I finally feel relieved, damn, it was so frustrating to see my bro Fang Hao getting slammed before." "Wuu wuu, yes, I just spoke up for bro Fang Hao and my inbox was flooded with abusive messages. I just want to ask, where are the people who cursed me before, how about now?" "Come out, people who cursed us before, come out now?" Some of Fang Hao''s loyal fans could finally speak out online now. They defended Fang Hao. "People who were happily cursing before, come out and apologize to our bro Fang Hao now." A true reversal of fortune. Now, the public opinion online had completely flipped. Those who were slamming Fang Hao suddenly disappeared. Instead, everyone''s anger turned towards Yi Jianqiu. Those furious at Yi Jianqiu included his fans, who couldn''t accept this outcome and began cursing furiously. There were also his rivals, seizing the chance to kick him while he was down, wanting to crush him completely, especially under the current big picture where tainted celebrities could face restrictions, they wanted to permanently eliminate this rival. And then there were those standing with Fang Hao, who could finally breathe easy. After feeling suppressed these two days, they could finally hold their heads high. All they wanted to shout was, "Curse, keep cursing, wasn''t it very satisfying for you before?" So satisfying! This was official revenge for them. Official positioning. Who to fear now. You say I''m spreading rumors? Now it''s officially announced, this isn''t spreading rumors, right? This is definitive proof. And it nailed the opposition in one strike. A decisive strike. "Ah, my bro Jianqiu, impossible, this absolutely can''t be!" "Even if our bro Jianqiu is penalized, he remains the best bro in our hearts." "Defending the best geigei in our hearts." "He will always be the best person in our hearts." "All men P; what does it matter if our brother sought it out, we don''t mind it, I only hate that it wasn''t me he was with." But there were still some delusional fans making a last-ditch effort online, speaking up for Yi Jianqiu, declaring that no matter what, they would always support him. ... "It''s over." When agent Li Shu received the news of Yi Jianqiu being arrested, she slumped completely into her chair. Looking dazed. She knew in her heart, Yi Jianqiu''s future was over from this point on. At least in the entertainment industry, he wouldn''t be able to continue. She felt utterly drained. Her mind went blank. After maintaining support for so long, she hadn''t expected that her worst fear would still happen. Just didn''t expect it to come so soon. Leaving her at a loss. ... "So our bro Fang Hao wasn''t spreading rumors." "Really don''t have to worry about that lawyer''s letter from the other party." "Ha ha ha, now I''m actually curious to see those people from Yi Jianqiu''s studio, the ones talking about legal responsibilities, how come it''s their person who ended up inside first?" "I think our bro Fang Hao is really unlucky, caught up in this mess, innocently suffering." "This matter with the streamer is indeed very unlucky I saw the live broadcast myself, it really seemed like the radio was accidentally caught, it wasn''t faked, it didn''t seem scripted." "Anyway, I don''t believe a streamer unlucky enough to fish up two bodies would fake it. I really believe he''s just that unlucky." "..." Chapter 34 - 33 Foreknowledge of the Future? Supporters of Fang Hao could finally pop up online without being scolded. "Detailed review, it actually doesn''t seem like it was scripted. I was in the live stream when Fang Hao fished out the radio. I observed moss and silt on the outside of the radio, and it didn''t look like it had been placed there recently, but rather that it had really been submerged for years." People began to recall the moment Fang Hao had fished out the radio. Some who had observed carefully at the time were very sure that the radio hadn''t been placed there intentionally, but had indeed been submerged for years. "No matter the situation, at least... our bro Hao didn''t spread rumors." "Look, Yi Jianqiu really did get caught for soliciting prostitutes, and take a look, it was not just once, but multiple times! Damn, what a playboy." "Sheesh, really can''t figure it out, such a handsome male star, why would he go for prostitutes when any female star in the entertainment industry is no less than them." "Which hot female star in the industry doesn''t have a sugar daddy behind her, he probably didn''t want to get involved." "Hey, who knows, maybe those prostitutes are just that good." Everyone had their own opinions, buzzing with different thoughts. "@Shark Platform, since it''s now proven, it shows our bro Hao didn''t spread rumors, when will the live stream room be unblocked?" "Yeah, @Shark Platform, when will the live stream room be unblocked?" "Damn, I say just switch platforms, save us the disgust." "It''s not like Shark is the only one." "This platform bans people so casually, better off not staying! Bro Hao, let''s go to Hu Ya." "Just a platform controlled by capital, let''s switch." In this parallel world, live streaming platforms were not dominated by one, but competed fiercely. Nonchalantly saying, but attentively looking. Indeed, a staff member from Hu Ya Platform spotted this discussion and his eyes lit up instantly. What an opportunity to poach someone. This Hu Ya live streaming platform''s staff member immediately went to find Fang Hao''s contact information. Fang Hao was so popular online recently, with so many topics, bringing him to their Hu Ya would bring in so much traffic. ... "I apologize for my previous irrationality, being blinded by others, and for insulting you," someone said. "Sorry, Mr. Fang!" Some netizens also began to apologize to Fang Hao online. "Sorry, Streamer." "Corpse-fishing streamer, from now on, I switch from hater to fan!" "Sob, sorry, streamer, I was also blinded earlier, I''ll believe everything you say from now on." Unexpectedly, after Yi Jianqiu was arrested, Fang Hao gained another wave of fans. These passersby, after this event, started to become fans of Fang Hao. Some of them had even previously been haters. But at this moment, they switched from haters to passing supporters, or even became fans. ... "Wait, you guys... aren''t you forgetting the most important thing!" Just then, someone online suddenly remembered something important. It caught everyone''s attention. "What?" "What thing?" Seeing him so serious, everyone else was also driven by curiosity. "It''s... do you guys still remember what happened during the broadcast from the radio?" "I I didn''t watch the livestream at the time, I don''t know." "What radio broadcast." Still, a large portion of netizens were not aware of the situation. They were just being carried along by various internet currents. Whatever the online trend was, that''s the way they leaned. "I" Some netizens who had watched the livestream at the time were plunged into memories. "Are you talking about the time?" Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, someone realized the key point. You see, what was special at that time was a radio, already considered scrapped, that suddenly broadcasted a program. At the time, they even thought it was haunted. Another point was the broadcast itself, which mentioned a date that was impossible to ignore. "Yes, the time." Because it was August 24. But, the entertainment news broadcasted by the radio was dated August 26. "Holy shit!" "Can''t be." "Does that mean the streamer has foreknowledge?" Finally, everyone grasped the situation. "No, no, it''s more accurate to say it''s the radio that has foreknowledge." "Really? Fake?" "What kind of sci-fi tech is this?" After grasping the situation, everyone gasped in shock. If this were true, it would be incredibly amazing, absolutely sensational nationwide. Foreknowledge of the future. What could be cooler than that? "If this is true then this tech is amazing!" "To know the future wow, if true, aren''t you guaranteed to win the lottery every time? Why would I even work then?" "Knowing the future seems unlikely... I feel like there''s something inside that we don''t know about." "The streamer only knows for sure." "Should we ask the streamer again?" "The stream room is still blocked, how to ask?" "Ahhh, damn this Shark Platform!!!" People originally wanted to ask Fang Hao about the situation with the radio, but found out the stream room was still blocked. Instantly, a group of people started cursing the Shark Platform. Besides cursing Yi Jianqiu, quite a few people were cursing the Shark Platform. Among them, those cursing Yi Jianqiu were mostly his own fans. Fang Hao''s fans just mocked a little but didn''t insult Yi Jianqiu. On the other hand, Yi Jianqiu''s fans, having their beliefs shattered, cursed even more furiously. Almost all the cursing came from his past fans. Then they pushed Yi Jianqiu to the top of the trending searches. Currently, Yi Jianqiu was the hottest topic. Following him was Fang Hao. This time around, Fang Hao''s reputation improved alongside. A crowd apologized to him. Next up was the new drama "Hidden World," which had previously been promoted well; now, with lead actor Yi Jianqiu in trouble, the entire production team was baffled. What now? The lead actor in trouble, their show... just disappeared. It was canceled before it even aired... No one was more unlucky than them. Previously, they had even taken advantage of the situation to step on Fang Hao and promote the new drama, but in just a few days, the situation reversed. The whole production team, and the capital behind them, was a mess now. Next, there was Shark Platform; they had blocked Fang Hao''s livestream room before, and many people cheered then, but now... it turned into a lot of people cursing. Similarly, the commotion was intense. Yi Jianqiu''s trouble also led some brands he had endorsement deals with to take actions to break contracts. That brought about a series of reactions. The more glorious his past, the more painful his fall was. ... With such commotion online, Fang Hao was unaware. Until... he picked up a phone call. It was a call from a staff member of Hu Ya Platform. "Hello... may I speak with Mr. Fang Hao, please?" Chapter 35 - 34 Loli Voice, Mature Lady Body "Hello, I''m Fang Hao. May I ask who this is?" Fang Hao found it odd to suddenly receive a call from an unknown number. "Hello Mr. Fang, I am Su Baige, a staff member from the Hu Ya live streaming platform." Once confirming she reached the right person, the caller immediately identified herself. "Oh, hello." After responding, Fang Hao was inwardly puzzling over the situation. Why would someone from the Hu Ya Platform contact him? To lift a ban on him? He wasn''t a broadcaster with Hu Ya. He usually livestreamed on the Shark Platform. And these two platforms had no collaborations C they were completely unrelated. "May I ask what this is about?" "Mr. Fang, the reason I''m contacting you is to invite you to our Hu Ya Platform to livestream. As one of the largest live streaming platforms in the country, Hu Ya boasts a massive user base." Seeing Fang Hao''s confusion, Su Baige hastened to explain her intent. She wanted to invite Fang Hao to livestream on their Hu Ya Platform. "This..." Fang Hao blinked. What was happening? Why was the Hu Ya Platform seeking him out? It''s not like he had a particularly high popularity. He was just a newcomer who hadn''t been livestreaming for very long. Lately, his popularity had risen slightly, with about a hundred and twenty thousand viewers. But that alone shouldn''t be enough to draw the company out specifically to recruit him. Moreover, he had offended some up-and-coming celebrity. And had his livestream room banned by the Shark Platform. "We are aware that your livestream room on the Shark Platform was inexplicably banned, which is quite infuriating." Su Baige deliberately emphasized the word "inexplicably" to stir up Fang Hao''s resentment towards the Shark Platform. It would make it easier to poach him afterward. "At our Hu Ya Platform, we always prioritize people and broadcasters, and such incidents would never occur." "Moreover, if you join us at Hu Ya, we can offer you an independent A-grade contract." An A-grade contract was second only to those of million-followers broadcasters, with a much higher profit-sharing ratio than ordinary contracts. Before contacting Fang Hao, Su Baige had already done her research. She knew that the contract Fang Hao had signed with the Shark Platform was just a standard one. She believed that with Fang Hao''s current popularity if he came to their Hu Ya Platform, he would surely bring substantial popularity and traffic. The internet had been buzzing with topics about him recently. That was significant traffic. It was even possible that he might hit a million viewers. Whether or not he could maintain it afterward was a matter for the future. For the moment, the traffic he could bring was what she coveted. That''s why she was eagerly trying to poach Fang Hao to Hu Ya. "I''ll consider it." Fang Hao didn''t make an immediate decision. For him, it didn''t really matter where he livestreamed. As long as the job was easy and the money good, he had no other requirements. His main focus was on fishing. He just loved to fish. He only livestreamed while fishing to chat with people, so he wouldn''t be too bored. "Mr. Fang, are you dissatisfied with the conditions I just mentioned?" Su Baige panicked a bit when she heard this, thinking Fang Hao was unhappy with the conditions she offered. "How about this." Su Baige took a risk. "I have a spot open for a near S-grade contract, I can offer you all the conveniences within the maximum authority of my position." "If you''re willing to come to Hu Ya, we can sign the contract right away!" "You won''t have to worry about anything else." "We''ll also help you resolve any follow-up issues with the Shark Platform." She was going all in to sign Fang Hao. She decided to gamble. She offered the best conditions she could to Fang Hao. She was betting on the chance that Fang Hao could become a million-followers broadcaster in the future. It had to be said, the conditions Su Baige offered were tempting. He thought the first conditions she proposed were already good. He didn''t expect the subsequent terms to be even better. Fang Hao had only wanted to take his time, not wanting to rush deciding where to stream next, but unexpectedly, this landed him even better terms. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao was somewhat amused. "Alright then." He agreed to the offer. Considering the sincerity of the other party. After all, livestreaming was the same no matter where. What he cared most about was when he could catch fish! That was his main concern. Hearing Fang Hao''s agreement, Su Baige immediately became excited. "Great, then Mr. Fang, please hold on, I will send you the electronic contract to look over shortly." "If there''s no issue, we can sign right away." With technological advancements, signing contracts had become much easier than before, now with electronic contracts. "Okay, send it to me later." "Then I''ll add your contact information." "..." Later on, both parties exchanged contact information. After adding her as a friend and glancing at her social media profile, Fang Hao realized that Su Baige was actually a mature woman Initially, he thought from her voice on the phone that she was just a young girl. Turns out it was a mature figure with a youthful voice. Truly, "The depth of the sea and the measure of a person''s heart are unfathomable." One hand probably couldn''t encompass it all. After waiting for about half an hour, she sent over the prepared electronic contract. Fang Hao carefully reviewed it, the contract included a guaranteed minimum income, a profit-sharing ratio, livestream hours, as well as some benefits and compensation clauses for breach of contract. This near S-grade contract was indeed far superior to others. Just the profit-sharing ratio alone was different. A nearly seventy percent share was extremely high. There was also a guaranteed minimum income. Once he confirmed everything was correct, he signed the contract. Once the contract was signed, Su Baige finally took a deep breath of relief. Done! And after they had completed the contract signing. The staff at the Shark Platform also noticed a bunch of people tagging them on social media. "What''s going on?" "This..." Once they understood the situation, they didn''t dare delay. The online backlash was too intense. "Unban it quickly." They swiftly went ahead and unbanned Fang Hao''s livestream room. And it was at this moment. Hu Ya had also reached out to them to deal with Fang Hao''s transfer. This combination punch left the Shark Platform staff dumbfounded. But for a broadcaster with just a hundred thousand plus in popularity like Fang Hao, Shark Platform wasn''t too concerned; if he left, he left. If he had been a million-followers broadcaster, perhaps they would have cared a bit more. So the subsequent issues were quickly resolved by both sides. What they didn''t know was... they would regret today''s decision in the future. But that''s a story for another time. ... Chapter 36 - 35: Million-level Popularity! After the last night fishing session ended, Fang Hao rested for two days without going fishing. Two days and not even a single fish caught, instead, he kept catching all sorts of nonsense, from corpses to toy radios; his mentality was on the brink of collapse. These two days were also his time to adjust his mindset. Speaking of that radio, he even tried fixing it, but it was just irreparable, nothing but junk! He just tossed it in a corner of the room. And the lottery tickets he bought before didn''t win anything either. Not even five bucks. Sigh, looks like luck isn''t on his side. Back in his previous life, whenever he encountered these kinds of lucky draws, he hardly ever won anything. Better to stop thinking about such things. Anyway, Fang Hao wasn''t really short on cash now. After signing the live broadcasting contract with the Hu Ya Platform, he had a guaranteed base income of at least one hundred thousand a month. As for the income from the live broadcasts on the Shark Platform, he had settled that too, a total of over one hundred twenty thousand. He definitely planned to withdraw that money. Shark Platform couldn''t just swallow his earnings. With this sum, plus the thirty thousand awarded by the system, Fang Hao now had a hundred fifty thousand in his hands! You tell me, does he need to worry about money? So what if he didn''t win the lottery. Fang Hao himself never expected to hit the jackpot. After resting for two days, on the third day, Fang Hao was ready to go fishing again. But this time, he didn''t plan on going back to Baisa Reservoir; he was ready to change spots. Both times he went to Baisa Reservoir turned out to be more unlucky than the last. He felt that place was simply incompatible with him, bad feng shui. Better to change locations, maybe by switching spots, he''d catch some fish today. It''s not like there was only one place to fish. Instead of the reservoir, he could go to the riverside or even go fishing by the sea later on. Binjiang wasn''t abundant in many things, but rivers, it had plenty, with several main tributaries passing through. Rich in water resources. Fang Hao packed up his stuff and also changed into new clothes. That''s the special fishing outfit he got after opening the Golden Treasure Box, perfect for outdoor fishing. After changing into the new clothes, Fang Hao could feel just how comfortable they were. It was as if they were tailor-made for him. Wearing this outfit made him feel more agile, not restricted by the clothes. At the same time, he felt just the right temperature around him. That was the automatic temperature control feature of the clothes at work. Even if he wore layers upon layers, he wouldn''t feel hot! They could adjust to the ideal temperature for him. Dressed in new clothes and equipped with a new fishing rod... the toy and the broken radio he caught last time, Fang Hao didn''t think it was the fault of the rod. It was the location that was no good. This time with a new fishing spot, he felt the new rod would definitely play a huge role. Otherwise, it would waste the system''s reward. Such a good rod and no fish? Are the fish even being courteous? Fish: Blame me, huh? ... Fang Hao never felt it was an issue with his technique. He had been fishing for so many years, could he have a problem with technique? So the only errors were the location and bad luck. Today, he also wasn''t planning on night fishing, just going out to fish in broad daylight. All set and ready, Fang Hao casually asked in the fishing community chat group if anyone wanted to join. In these two days, the number of people going fishing in the group gradually increased. "I''m already fishing, but today''s catch isn''t good, not many fish, and I even got my shoes dirty." The next second, a picture of dirty shoes was posted in the group, but... next to these shoes lay five fish, big to small, the biggest probably around seven or eight pounds, the smallest a couple of pounds. "..." Damn, that''s just pure bragging. Shit. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s infuriating! This was just daily life in the group. Fang Hao didn''t want to deal with that. Especially before he himself had caught a fish, he preferred to remain silent. "Dang, Old Wu, you''ve got quite the haul there," some people in the group started chatting with him. "Heh, not bad, but I wish my technique was a bit better." ... "I''ll go." "Me too." Fortunately, two people responded to Fang Hao. This gave him some comfort. They agreed on a time and place to set out. Fang Hao also picked up his stuff and drove off. Don''t let his old car fool you; it''s really convenient for getting around, and he didn''t want to switch cars just yet. What do you need a luxury car for when you''re going fishing? A functioning car is all that''s needed. He''ll think about replacing it when it breaks down. Fang Hao wasn''t too picky about cars. With the money to buy a new car, he''d rather spend it on fishing gear. Fang Hao soon arrived at his destination; his spot for the day was right by the Binjiang River. Binjiang was named after this river. During the day, the riverside is bustling, with more people around. The prime fishing spots are often overcrowded. But Fang Hao wasn''t in a hurry; he had his eye on a spot that was not so crowded. The first thing he did upon arriving was to start his live stream. This was his first live stream since his channel had been banned. It was also his first stream on a new platform. He wasn''t sure how many people would come to watch his live stream. But he wasn''t worried. Just stream at his own pace. No fighting or scrambling; it wasn''t essential to be famous. Fame brings trouble. He''d seen what happened last time; a quiet session of fishing and streaming was much better. That was his style. Fang Hao picked up his streaming equipment and began... On Hu Ya Platform, he started his first live stream. Meanwhile, as Fang Hao started his stream, Su Baige, who had signed him, was constantly monitoring the backend data, incredibly nervous. She also didn''t know what the outcome would be for Fang Hao on Hu Ya Platform. ... Fang Hao started his live stream. As soon as his channel went live, more than a thousand people flooded in. The stream''s reception far exceeded his expectations! "Huh? Am I seeing things, or is that the Corpse-fishing streamer?" "Wow, it really is the streamer, I just saw the stream open, I thought someone was impersonating!" The moment the viewers from Hu Ya Platform entered, they were stunned at first, then quickly became excited. "He really switched platforms!" "Hahaha, it''s good he came to Hu Ya." "Call people over, go and get more viewers!" The viewer count rose rapidly. It vastly surpassed Fang Hao and Su Baige''s expectations. One thousand, two thousand... ten thousand, thirty thousand, fifty thousand! In less than fifteen seconds, the viewer count broke fifty thousand! And that was just the beginning. The rate at which the viewer count increased was beyond everyone''s imagination. "Feature it!" "Get it on the front page immediately!" Su Baige also saw the impact of the first broadcast and was even more thrilled; the anxiety she had felt was now gone. She made an arrangement right away to give Fang Hao a major promotion. The backend data was skyrocketing. Breaking a million viewers today was just a matter of time. With such popularity, it would be a waste not to advertise it well! She couldn''t afford any hesitation or delay. On the homepage of Hu Ya Live Streaming Platform, there popped up a recommendation for Fang Hao''s live streaming room. A big, exclusive banner advertisement. Chapter 37 - 36: Experts Arent as Good as Dogs Series [Major Recommendation: Popular Corpse-fishing Streamer Mr. Fang''s First Broadcast on Hu Ya!] A special top recommendation exclusively for Fang Hao was hanging on the Hu Ya homepage. The title was prominent, highly recognizable. The words "Corpse-fishing Streamer" were very eye-catching. You have to admit, the Hu Ya operations team knows how to make a recommendation. As soon as you entered the Hu Ya Platform, you''d see this recommendation. After seeing Fang Hao''s first broadcast performing well, Su Baige was very decisive and immediately asked the operations to give a supersized recommendation, intensifying the promotion. "Corpse-fishing Streamer has come to Hu Ya?" Many people were stunned upon seeing the recommendation, thinking they had read it wrong. Before this, there was no news at all. The last impression everyone had of him was his live-streaming room being banned on Shark Platform. Could it be that the officials were using this label deliberately to ride the hype wave, to attract attention? With a curious heart, some people clicked in after seeing the recommendation and then saw Fang Hao live-streaming. "It really is him!" "Hehe, good move switching platforms. It was such a hassle to register on Shark Platform before." "Yeah, the Shark Platform is too trigger-happy with bans. I got an account banned before and was so pissed off that I stopped going to Shark Platform altogether." "Hu Ya might be a bit behind Shark Platform in terms of overall traffic, but at least it''s still a big platform. I feel more comfortable watching live streams here than on Shark." "Finally, we can see the streamer again." "Quick, call others over." ... With the platform''s major recommendation, even more people learned about Fang Hao''s switch to live broadcasting on Hu Ya. They poured in one after another. Adding to this was the topic about Yi Jianqiu and Fang Hao on social media over the past two days; the heat was still on. This recommendation caused the traffic to explode in an instant. "Three hundred thousand viewers..." Su Baige, monitoring the backend data, was completely dumbfounded. The results of this recommendation weren''t just good; they were explosive! Just in this short amount of time since the recommendation was hung up, the popularity had skyrocketed. Her heart was both thrilled and anxious. It felt as if she was carrying a stone in her heart. She didn''t dare to relax for a moment. ... Fang Hao was also shocked by the soaring popularity. "Does Hu Ya Platform calculate popularity differently from Shark?" But Fang Hao mostly thought it could be that the two platforms calculated popularity differently. Perhaps, Hu Ya Platform''s popularity was calculated as 50 times or even more times the number of people. Unlike Shark, which was a one-to-ten ratio. That''s what Fang Hao believed. He didn''t know that his popularity had truly exploded. Hu Ya Platform''s popularity was calculated with a one-to-ten ratio as well (PS: The data in the parallel world is free of inflations; do not apply this to reality). Fang Hao didn''t make a big deal out of it and explained to the camera. "Due to some special reasons, I switched to a new platform for live streaming." "It just means a bit of a bother for everyone to register a new account on this platform." "Here we come." "No problem, should''ve changed platforms a while ago, it''s just about casually registering an account." "Anyway, I have accounts on both platforms; I can watch wherever you broadcast." "If you had switched platforms a couple of days ago, streamer, you could have started broadcasting earlier rather than waiting until now." The viewers in the streaming room were very understanding pah, considerate. "It doesn''t matter where you broadcast as long as we can see the live stream." "Comfortable, finally, I can watch the streamer''s broadcast again." "These past few days without live streams, life just hasn''t been the same; even my meals haven''t tasted as good." "Yeah, exactly." "It''s all because of Shark Platform, they ban accounts without clarifying things first, now look, haha, they''ve made themselves a laughing stock." "Yi Jianqiu is really a joke; his studio had just released a statement to clarify, and then the officials just slapped them in the face." "Hahahaha, it really is funny; anyhow, our Brother Hao has ventilated for us big time." "Hmph, I think the streamer''s live room was banned because they were meddling behind the scenes." "Didn''t expect now he himself would be banned by the officials." "Good riddance, such a low-quality entertainer should be restricted." The audience then also mentioned the incident that happened over the past two days. "Right, Brother Hao." "Regarding the radio incident, was that part of a script?" "Yeah, how did you know Yi Jianqiu was going to be arrested for soliciting?" "That prediction was too incredible." They voiced the question they most wanted to ask. A bunch of viewers were in the chat room, waiting for Fang Hao to answer. After the official announcement that Yi Jianqiu had been arrested for soliciting, many people were curious about the broadcast that came from the radio. How could it predict an event that would happen two days later? Did he really have the ability to foresee the future? Or was it just a script, and they got lucky, like a blind cat running into a dead mouse? This When Fang Hao saw these questions from the viewers, he was taken aback too. Because he himself didn''t know what the situation was. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had studied and tried to fix the broken radio for two days, but to no avail. He hadn''t managed to fix it. As for the script, that was definitely not possible. He didn''t have a team behind him, no script, and he certainly hadn''t placed anything in the water beforehand. He really wanted to fish out something. Seeing so many viewers asking, Fang Hao was ready to clarify the situation, to prevent constant questions later on, which would interfere with his fishing. "My live broadcasts are without any scripts; everything is real." "As for the radio I can''t quite explain it myself; I didn''t go fishing these past two days. I tinkered with it at home, and there was no response, just a broken radio." "Eh, streamer, you still haven''t thrown out that radio?" "That broken radio, how did it broadcast before?" the viewers wondered curiously. "Yeah, it''s so strange." "Could it really have been haunted at that time?" "Let''s be scientific; there are no ghosts." "Why not ask an expert?" "Pfft, why bother with experts nowadays? Better come to me, ask my little Snoopy." "Who''s your little Snoopy?" "My little Snoopy is my dog, I call it Snoopy." "Hahaha, experts are not as good as dogs series." "No wonder I couldn''t dig up any bamboo shoots when I went up the mountain today; you took them all." "But streamer, I think there''s something eerie about the radio you fished out later. Why not send it to me, and I''ll help you study it." "Ts-ts-ts, brother, I can hear the clinking of your calculations all the way up in the frigid north." "This radio definitely has some issues; I think the streamer should keep observing it for longer, don''t throw it away so soon, who knows, it might broadcast again one day," someone said. "I think so too." Chapter 38 - 37 Jiang Taigongs Fishing Method A bunch of water friends were advising Fang Hao not to throw away that scrapped radio just yet. The radio had too many issues, it was just too eerie. Better to keep it and observe for a while longer. Who knows, it might suddenly start broadcasting again one day. Maybe it was worth exploring further. "Mm, I haven''t thrown it away, just keeping it at home for now." Fang Hao indeed hadn''t thrown it away, it was just sitting in a corner of his house. Just as the water friends had guessed, he too harbored some doubts about that junked radio in his heart. It seemed better to keep it rather than toss it. After all, it was just a radio and didn''t take up much space. He lived alone with plenty of room at home, so there was no worry about not having space for it. "Alright, alright." "Let''s not talk about that." "Let''s go fishing instead." "I haven''t caught any fish these last few times, I think it might be because my luck wasn''t very good, maybe my sign clashed with Baisa Reservoir, so this time I''ve switched to a new fishing spot." Fang Hao adjusted the camera to show the nearby environment, allowing all the viewers in the live stream to see it. "I believe that after changing spots, today will surely bring a bountiful harvest!" Fang Hao was full of confidence. "Wow, host, do you think you''ve got it now?" "Hahaha, blaming the location for not catching fish?" "Host, is there any possibility that it''s not the spot but your fishing skills that are at fault for no catches?" The crowd began to tease. The atmosphere in the live stream room returned to its usual relaxed vibe. This was the cool thing about Fang Hao. It was probably mainly because his focus was never really on live streaming, which allowed him to broadcast so spontaneously. And that brought a rather special effect. "My skills are definitely not an issue; you haven''t seen me fish before. Back then, I could catch fish with every attempt, and it was no problem catching several dozen pounds in a single day." "Keep boasting, host." "A brave man doesn''t boast about past courage, why don''t you show us your skills by catching several dozen pounds today?" "Never mind several dozen pounds a day, just catch a fish for now." "I bet that you won''t catch any fish in today''s live stream." "I bet one dollar." "I bet five bucks!" "Ten bucks!!!" A group of water friends began to bet, each of them wagering that Fang Hao wouldn''t catch any fish today. This made Fang Hao roll his eyes. Why did these viewers seem to not want to see him catch any fish at all? No way! He couldn''t let them laugh at him. Today he had to catch fish to show them his true skills, his real strength. Otherwise, these people would think he was incompetent. Men can be casual about many things, but never about being called incompetent. Wait and see! Today he had to catch fish for them to see. Fang Hao was still quite confident about his performance today. He believed his luck couldn''t be that bad. Even if luck was bad, it surely couldn''t be bad every day; there had to be a day when the tide would turn. Today was definitely the day for his change of fortune! Besides, he now had the help of a new fishing rod and was even wearing new fishing gear... Those were bonus points! His luck was absolutely MAX! At this time. The fishing buddies who had arranged to meet Fang Hao were also arriving. One came alone; another brought a child around seven or eight years old. "Zhang, why did you bring a kid along? Did your wife let you take the child fishing?" "My wife went back to her parents'' home, I had no choice. I can''t just leave the child at home alone; it''s not safe, so I just brought him along." The buddy with the child explained briefly, with an excitement in his voice that was hard to describe. Nothing made him happier than his wife going back to her parents'' home. As for bringing the child, that was a minor matter. "Aren''t you afraid your sister-in-law will have you ''kneel on the washboard'' when she comes back later?" "Would she dare?" "You don''t even know my status in the family." "But I remember last time you seemed to end up sleeping on the sofa" After arriving at the Binjiang River bank, they each found a spot and searched for their own fishing point. Let the kid play by himself. Just keep him nearby and prevent him from running around. After finding their fishing points, they began to prepare their bait and create fishing nests... They sequentially cast their hooks and started fishing. The child played near the adults. After a while, it seemed the boy lost interest. Without playmates here, he didn''t have the patience to play alone for long. Perhaps seeing the adults fishing seemed fun, he also wanted to give it a try. He clamored, "Daddy, I want to fish too." "Little kids don''t need to fish, just watch from the side is fine." "Be good and just play over there." "No, I want to fish." "I want to fish." The little boy started to throw a tantrum, sitting on the ground and crying out loud. This racket left the man with no choice. And he didn''t want to disturb Fang Hao and the other anglers, so he reluctantly agreed. "Alright, alright, fishing it is." But he hadn''t brought a fishing rod suitable for a child. His rods were too big for a child to handle. What to do? His gaze caught a thin, long bamboo pole nearby. Hey. Was that a ready-made fishing rod? Conveniently, he could make a temporary rod right there on the spot. After all, he had both hooks and fishing line. Creating a basic fishing rod was really simple. "How about daddy makes you a fishing rod, okay?" "Okay." Seeing his father agree to let him fish, joy spread across the boy''s face. The boy''s father got up and used a pocketknife to cut down that bamboo pole. Those who went fishing usually carried a pocketknife on them. After cutting down the bamboo pole, he tied a fishing line to one end, threaded a hook on it, and randomly used a reed stem. There was no need for complex float adjustments. After all, it was a child. They weren''t really aiming to catch fish; they just wanted to join in the fun because everyone else was fishing and it was enjoyable. Very quickly, a makeshift fishing rod was ready. "Ah, memories of my doomed past are coming back to haunt me." "When I was a kid, I used to make fishing rods like this too. Never expected to see one today in a livestream." "Just like back then." "This is all our childhood." "But... that angler is a bit mean, not even putting bait on the child''s hook, and the float is so simple." sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hahaha, this must be Jiang Tai Gong''s fishing method!" "It''s just picking on kids who don''t understand anything." "Eventually, the child is just looking for some fun." The audience in the livestream laughed. Taking it as a bit of fun. They were mainly watching Fang Hao. This time, they were curious to see if Fang Hao could catch a fish. And whether he would reel in something special again. Given his luck, it was quite possible. The little boy, having received the bamboo-made fishing rod, was very happy and did not fuss about his rod being different from the adults. He imitated the others, sitting beside his father with proper form. Quietly fishing, he did not make a fuss anymore. Chapter 39 - 38: Super Admin! Super Admin! This person talks a lot! At the end of August in Binjiang, the weather was still somewhat sweltering, making people uncomfortably hot. Many people were fishing under umbrellas by the Binjiang River, and others were enjoying the shade under trees. Only Fang Hao was out in the sun, just wearing a hat, seemingly unaffected by the oppressive heat. That was the effect of his outfitit had the ability to automatically regulate temperature, which played a huge role at the moment. No worries about heatstroke. "Streamer, what about the lottery tickets you said you bought? Did you win? I''m waiting for you to dish out some perks to the bros." Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You didn''t win the lottery and swallow all the prize money yourself, did you?" "Cough cough well, it''s enough that we participated, let''s not care about whether we won or not." Fang Hao felt a bit embarrassed; his luck was indeed very average. Of the five lottery tickets he bought, not even five bucks were won. "LOL, the streamer definitely didn''t win." "I knew it, anything the streamer promises us definitely won''t happen. From promising to treat us to a grand fish banquet to distributing perks if he won the lottery, nothing ever materializes." This viewer, whose ID was "Cool Someone," was clearly an old fan of Fang Hao, his devoted fan. "So, the streamer is actually a master of drawing pies in the sky." "Streamer, please don''t hand out any more pies next time, my fridge can''t take it anymore." "Good thing I never expected any perks from the streamer..." A group of people ridiculed Fang Hao''s habit of making empty promises, none of which were ever fulfilled. "But, streamer, your nickname as the Corpse-fishing Streamer is now official, even Hu Ya gave you that title in their recommendation." As they chatted, the topic turned to Hu Ya''s major promotional debut. Fang Hao was not very clear about these things and did not know about the recommendation. No one from the Hu Ya side had notified him. He had no idea about what a debut recommendation or a major promotional meant. After some hints from fans, Fang Hao curiously clicked on the homepage of the Hu Ya Platform. When he saw the title of the major recommendation on the homepage, his face turned dark. Oh my. Now his nickname as Corpse-fishing Streamer was indelible. He had intended to downplay this nickname and let the netizens and viewers forget about it sooner, but unexpectedly the official platform also decided to stir up trouble. "Defamation! This is outright defamation!" "I am a legitimate fishing streamer, for god''s sake!" "So did you catch any fish, streamer?" But a retort from a fan instantly left Fang Hao speechless. Talk about hitting where it hurts. Dude, that was a solid jab. "This is why you won''t make any friends!" Fang Hao fiercely spat out his threat. "It''s fine, I have a girlfriend, and you don''t."[Nine-tailed Fox]chimed in. "..." Darn! There''s no playing this game. "HAHAHA, I can''t even straighten my back from laughing." "The streamer has it all: good looks, skills, and even a girlfriend who''s just good-looking!" "See, am I handsome? All thanks to my skills." "23333." The atmosphere in the live streaming room became even more jovial. Once again, only Fang Hao was the one left hurt. "Wait for it!" "Today, if I don''t catch a fish, I''ll write my name, Fang, upside-down!" "What character is Fang written upside-down?" [Handsome Lad]asked. This friend had also been a ''ten-year'' old fan of Fang Hao. He had been with him since the very beginning of his live streaming. "That''s not the point, the point is I will definitely catch a fish today." "What if you don''t catch a fish?" [Handsome Lad] continued to barrage with comments. "Mod! Mod! This guy talks too much." Fang Hao was gradually getting irritated. He called the moderator to mute the other party. Employing the [Great Silence Technique]. This live broadcast directly maxed out the effect, making the atmosphere in the group even more lively. His live room popularity had also already reached 700,000! No mistake. It was indeed 700,000. The speed of this popularity increase was truly extraordinary. With the boost from his previous Weibo popularity, Fang Hao''s own appeal, and the recommendation power of the Hu Ya Platform... With the combined force of these three factors, it was very normal for his popularity to surge. Breaking a million viewers was just a matter of time, at most another twenty minutes, no, maybe just fifteen minutes would be enough. He could break a million viewers. Popularity exploded. Many Hu Ya streamers who saw the recommendation clicked in and couldn''t help but gasp when they saw such high viewership. Some rookie streamers were almost popping their eyes out. It was like heaven and earth. These rookie streamers, on their first live stream, would be lucky to have a few viewers. They were green with envy! As the viewership soared, more people in Fang Hao''s live room started sending gifts. From the start of the broadcast until now, he had received over 70,000 in gifts. And this was just the beginning, not even ten minutes had passed. Seventy thousand in ten minutes, this earning speed was not ordinary at all. The guaranteed contract Fang Hao had signed with the platform, he wouldn''t even need it anymore. At this rate, wasn''t he going to earn ten thousand a month? That was definitely impossible. Just this one live broadcast today would probably be worth more than a hundred thousand. He had exploded into fame. Fang Hao had instantly become famous. His debut on Hu Ya had gone very well. Seeing the data skyrocket. Su Baige''s lips also formed a smile. As the one who had brought Fang Hao over, she really hit the jackpot this time. With this kind of potential, he was definitely a million-viewer streamer. You say whether she was happy or not? Managing to dig out a million-viewer streamer at such a small cost, there was nothing more profitable than that. She also benefited from the Shark Platform''s inability to recognize talent, which was cheap for her. Su Baige felt much better. The stone hanging in her heart had finally been put down. Her heart was filled only with excitement and thrill. She was about to witness the birth of a million-viewer streamer. Time gradually passed. Fang Hao also gradually shifted his attention back to fishing, only occasionally chatting with friends in the live room. His fellow fishermen hadn''t gotten any bites yet. Everyone was waiting for the fish to bite. The little boy was imitating them, copying their actions perfectly. Children don''t know much, but they are good learners; without much explanation, he could follow and do the same. After all, he was just fishing for fun. Nobody corrected his mistakes either. For a child, being happy and safe was what mattered. As long as he quietly fished beside them, not disturbing their peace, that was best. Besides, with such a simple homemade fishing rod and reed-made floats without any bait, how could he possibly catch any fish? It was purely for entertaining the child. The little boy''s fishing buddy, Zhang Ge, who was also the boy''s father, wiped the sweat from his forehead and also checked on his son nearby. Seeing that the boy was still sitting obediently, he felt very reassured. Bringing him fishing like this was quite nice. Going back, he could report to his wife, and he probably wouldn''t have to kneel and scrub the laundry board. Chapter 41 - 40 This, Too Hasty! The kid already caught a fish! He even used a makeshift fishing rod made from bamboo on the spot, and his float was made of reeds. Yet here I am, using a specially made top-grade fishing rod Talk about frustrating. It felt like he was being stabbed in the heart with a thousand needles, it hurt so much that he even began to question his life choices. What have I been doing all these days? And in the end, am I even worse off than a kid? Looking at the bent bamboo rod, Fang Hao saw Brother Zhang, another angler, straining to pull the fishing line for the boy. It was clear they had caught a fish. From the looks of it, this wasn''t a small fish; it probably weighed several pounds. They really landed a catch. Turning to look at his own still float, Fang Hao felt deeply wounded. Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing? A triple hit, completely baffled. "Wow, I caught a fish." "Daddy, keep going!" "Grab the fish, grab the fish." The little boy danced excitedly around. It was his first time fishing, and he was extremely happy. Brother Zhang was carefully handling the bamboo-made fishing rod, cautious of the fish cutting the line and whether the bamboo could handle the weight. Firstly, he followed the fish, letting it swim in the water for a while, then slowly started reeling it in. As it got closer to the shore, he used a net to scoop it up. It was a grass carp weighing over two pounds that was caught. "This fish must weigh two or three pounds, right?" "Tsk tsk tsk, they really did catch a fish." "To catch such a big fish on his first attempt is impressive already." "Is this what they call a beginner''s luck package?" "Streamer, what do you think about this?" "A kid has caught a fish, can you do it, streamer?" "" At this time, Fang Hao''s live streaming room was extraordinarily lively. Another round of teasing. "Hahaha, the streamer is feeling awkward now." "Man, why don''t we just pack up and go home? Let''s stop fishing." "Bro, don''t tell anyone we''re fishing streamers. Just say we''re outdoor streamers." The people in the livestream were all laughing merrily, happier than anyone else. They enjoyed seeing Fang Hao struggle without catching fish. It was quite entertaining. "Streamer, why don''t we try to fish up a corpse to liven things up?" "We might not be good at fishing, but corpse fishing is our specialty; after all, we''re corpse-fishing streamers." "666666." The viewers were all more ruthless than the last, always touching the sore spots. Fang Hao rolled his eyes at their comments. "Elder Sun, Little Fang, look at the fish my son caught." "Pretty good, huh?" At this time, Brother Zhang was holding the grass carp, showing it to Fang Hao and the others. "Quite impressive indeed." "Brother Zhang, it looks like your son is quite talented; catching such a big grass carp on his first try." "He''s quite lucky." The two replied courteously. "Heh heh, this kid is luckier than I was; my first catch was just a little strip." "How''s your day been?" Hearing their compliments, Brother Zhang felt pretty good and casually threw out the question. But this question stung a bit. Fang Hao and another fisher named Elder Sun hadn''t caught any fish yet. "Uh... This spot is a bit warm, I''m going to change places." Lao Sun cleverly changed the subject and also took the opportunity to move to a new fishing spot. "Ha, Lao Sun, it''s a bit cooler over here, and there''s even a slight breeze. Why don''t you come over here?" Fang Hao simply pretended he didn''t hear the latter part of the other person''s question. The two men''s reactions didn''t bother their fishing buddy Brother Zhang, whose mood was quite good as his son had caught a fish. "Daddy, fish." The little boy also wanted to play with the fish he had caught. "Come on, son, hold it steady, daddy will take a picture." Fishing buddy Brother Zhang let the little boy hold the fish while he took out his phone and snapped a photo. The little boy hugged the fish in a comical way, but his joy was evident on his face. After taking the photo, Fishing buddy Brother Zhang put the fish into the fish keeper. Then he uploaded the picture to the fishing group chat. "Look, this is the first fish my son has caught." Instantly, the group chat was swarmed by fellow anglers watching. A crowd of people started praising him, which greatly satisfied Brother Zhang''s heart. Until one angler asked in the chat, "Brother Zhang, what about you?" Me? Fishing buddy Brother Zhang''s smile gradually stiffened. He also slowly realized that he hadn''t caught any fish himself. This was sloppy. ... "No more, the streamer is too funny." "The streamer, that topic change was pretty clunky, huh?" "How is the streamer supposed to answer this question? He hasn''t caught a single fish. He can''t just say he hasn''t caught anything, right?" "Pig heart in sand ginger." "The streamer has just suffered a double blow." "The streamer just wants to say he''s really hurt." "I believe in you, streamer. You definitely won''t catch a single fish today." "Streamer: ???" The viewers continued to tease. This annoyed Fang Hao. Why did it feel like the hundreds of thousands of viewers in this live stream were all haters? Damn, I can''t let these viewers get too smug. "You little trolls, just wait!" Fang Hao didn''t believe it. With such great equipment and a high-quality fishing rod, he couldn''t be outperformed by a kid. He didn''t believe that he couldn''t catch any fish today. "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, don''t bully the youth when poor!" "The power of fish, ninth level!" Fang Hao was holding back a lot of frustration. The kids caught fish and it spurred him. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wouldn''t it be embarrassing if he ended up an air force today, catching nothing, and be teased by these little trolls in the live stream for days? No way! Absolutely not. Today he had to catch fish to slap them hard in the face. The more you don''t believe I can catch fish, the more I have to catch one to prove myself. The only consolation was that he wasn''t the only one who hadn''t caught any fish today; his colleague Lao Sun hadn''t caught any either. Otherwise, being the only one would be too awkward. Phew He adjusted his own state. Fang Hao''s concentration increased, and he became more focused on fishing. Additionally, he re-baited the area, more thoroughly than he had ever fished before. Now he just waited for the fish to bite. He couldn''t believe his luck could be that bad! "The streamer seems to be getting serious." "A serious man, kind of handsome." "Kind of nervous, the streamer might actually catch a fish?" "Stay calm, we have to believe in the streamer''s luck." "I''d rather believe the streamer will catch something else than believe he can catch a fish!" A crowd of viewers watched as Fang Hao seriously fished. [Ding] Suddenly, a voice rang in Fang Hao''s mind. ... Chapter 43 - 42: Brother Hao, My Family Sells Fish! The little boy showed Fang Hao that he had caught his second fish, and Fang Hao felt hurt. The viewers in the live stream couldn''t stop laughing, bent double with mirth. A kid caught two fish already, while he hadn''t had a nibble. "Don''t cry, streamer, I believe today you must be... ... ... an air force member!" "The guy above is underestimating us fishers, how could we possibly be the air force. Hao bro, see that vegetable patch beside us? Later, we can go pick some greens to take home." "That''s right, our fisher''s motto is never to be part of the air force; even if we can''t catch fish, we must go into the river and grab some screws to bring back home." "If that doesn''t work out, streamer, let''s just fish up a corpse, to show them your strength!" "Hao bro, Hao bro, my family sells fish, think about it, why don''t you come over to my place and buy a few? I promise I won''t tell anyone you bought them." It seemed like the viewers were each coming up with suggestions, but every word was dripping with sarcasm. But Fang Hao had no longer the mood to care about that. He had seen through it all. Those viewers in the live stream room had all turned into trolls, just waiting to mock him. Therefore, what was more important for him now was to catch a fish. This was the best way to prove himself! As long as he caught a fish, he could shut up these trolls in the live room and slap them hard in the face. To let them see that his fishing skills were not a problem! Fang Hao''s mentality began to get a little anxious; he wanted to catch a fish soon, no longer as calm as before. Luckily, the fishing buddy Lao Sun and the little boy''s father, Brother Zhang, who were near Fang Hao, hadn''t caught any fish either. It wasn''t just him; he wasn''t fighting this battle alone. Otherwise, if everyone else was catching fish except him, he would feel too miserable. Look, nobody else caught any fish, only the kid did; maybe the kid was just luckier. It wasn''t a problem with their techniques. It was just that their luck hadn''t turned up today. Yes, that must be it. After giving himself a mental CPU, Fang Hao calmed his anxious heart a bit. But not long after. Lao Sun had a bite. Fang Hao''s heart leapt. "It''s alright, it''s just a little shad." Seeing that what Lao Sun had caught was just a little shad, only as thick as two or three fingers, Fang Hao sighed with relief. He wasn''t too far behind. All he needed to do was to catch a fish weighing one or two pounds. He wasn''t asking to catch a big fish now; any decent fish would do. After all, the difficulty of catching big ones here was much greater than at Baisa Reservoir. He should focus on solving the problem of catching a fish first. He just needed to catch one. Size didn''t matter. Fang Hao desperately needed to catch a fish to break through the zero to one situation. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As long as he caught one fish, it would prove his luck was turning, and there shouldn''t be anything to worry about after that. He didn''t doubt his technique, didn''t think it was a technical problem. It was definitely just his bad luck. A few minutes later, Lao Sun caught another little shad, starting to catch fish one after another. Although they were just little shads, it began to make Fang Hao anxious again. He couldn''t keep going on like this. Look at the bunch of trolls in the live room, how smug they were. He couldn''t let them stay this happy. He had to land a fish to give them a taste of what a real surprise was! Time ticked by, second by second. The surface of the water was serene, and Fang Hao''s fishing rod remained still without any signs of movement. "Wow, there''s a bite." "Finally, a big catch." "This fish... should weigh about three or four pounds." Old Sun was beside him, stirring him up again. Old Sun suddenly shouted, his whole demeanor snapping to attention as if the fish he had hooked this time was no small fry. Judging by his actions, it seemed likely that the fish was not small. Here we go again... The children hadn''t caught any more fish, but now it was the other anglers'' turn to reel them in. "Streamer... have you caught a fish yet?" "Your neighbor angler has caught another fish." The audience in the live stream continued to needle Fang Hao. "Don''t let it be that the kid catches another fish and you haven''t caught any." The viewers'' comments immediately made Fang Hao tense, and his gaze instinctively shifted to where the children were. Having caught two fish already, the child''s interest in fishing had greatly increased; he was having lots of fun and was fishing with enthusiasm. He sat next to his dad, emulating him closely. Whatever his dad did, he did too. If his dad took a drink from the water bottle, he would grab it and take a sip too. When his dad lifted the fishing rod, he also lifted it in anticipation. Mimicking everything. But clearly enjoying himself. "Such an adorable kid..." The live stream''s audience couldn''t help but praise. Meanwhile, Old Sun had scooped up a fish with his net, reeling in a nearly five-pound catfish. This was probably the biggest catch any of them had landed so far that day. Seeing his catch, a joyful grin bloomed on Old Sun''s wrinkled face, like a chrysanthemum in full bloom. "Little Fang, haven''t you landed a catch yet?" "..." Hush, don''t ask. Damn it, I don''t want to deal with you. Fang Hao pretended not to hear Old Sun. The guy had just caught a nearly five-pounder and was obviously thrilled, but I wasn''t going to give him the chance to show off. Now that Old Sun had landed a catch, it just left Fang Hao and fellow angler, Brother Zhang, without a fish. Good... I''m not alone in this yet. "The streamer looks so cute right now." "Streamer, let''s not get upset. It''s just a fish, right? If it comes to it, I can dive in later and hang a few fish on your line." "Streamer, not catching a fish is no disgrace, we''re not professional fishing streamers after all. We''re the renowned corpse-fishing streamers; catching a corpse is our real business." "Haha, that makes sense. Indeed, we''re corpse-fishing streamers; not catching fish is the norm. Have you ever seen Jordan trying to play soccer?" "Exactly, it''s like me playing a 36-caliber ball, you can''t expect me to play ping pong, can you?" "I''d like to play with a 36-caliber ball too." Seeing Fang Hao at a disadvantage, everyone was having a blast. After all, it didn''t really matter to them whether Fang Hao caught any fish or not. They just enjoyed watching Fang Hao pull up weird things. ... "Wow, daddy, you''re amazing." It wasn''t long before the young boy''s shout was heard again. He was clapping his hands with delight. Judging by the excitement, there must be another fish on the line. "Three fish in a row, is this a hat trick?" "Streamer, the little kid is about to catch another fish..." The viewers also heard the little boy''s shouts and all were eagerly anticipating, curious to see if there really was another fish caught. When they looked over, they found that it wasn''t the kid who had caught the fish this time, but Fellow Angler Brother Zhang. It was a carp that weighed over a pound. And now, Fang Hao was truly the only one left who hadn''t caught a fish, standing as a lone soldier in his battle. Chapter 44 - 43: Destruction, Tired Oh God, are you kidding me? Even if you want to play, you should change your tactics. Fang Hao felt so miserable inside. All his fishing buddies had caught fish, but there was not even a stir on his side. What kind of world is this? In life, the most painful thing is to watch others catch fish while you catch nothing. So, why fish at all? Is it fun? Is it joyous? "Are you all happy?" Fang Hao said weakly during his live stream. "I don''t have ''Happiness'' as my last name, my last name is Shen." "I''m Xun, as in Xun Wukong." "My last name is Zhang, as in Liu Bei''s Zhang." "???" Fang Hao casually asked a question, not expecting to steer the live stream chat into such odd territory; damn, who''s asking about your last names? This group of viewers really each has their own unique talent. They must have trained at De Yun Society. Tired of it, not loving it. "Streamer, don''t worry, we won''t laugh at you for not catching fish, unless we can''t help it... hahaha." "Huh, don''t laugh. Today I''ve only used one percent of my ability." Fang Hao wanted to struggle a bit more. "In a few decades, when the streamer''s dead, the only thing still strong will be his mouth." "Streamer, please show us what 100% of your power looks like." "No way, I''m afraid it might scare you." "Besides, we need to protect the environment. What if I catch too many fish at once and disrupt the ecological balance? Do you know why the Yangtze River has a fishing ban? It''s to protect the ecosystem." "Dude, there''s no way I can respond to that." "You''ve just expanded the scale of the discussion." "So you have to believe in my ability. Not catching fish is only temporary. It''s just that I haven''t exerted my full strength yet." "6666." "So, when will you use your full strength?" "Cough, soon." ... Nervous as he was saying that, Fang Hao was really anxious inside. He wanted to catch a fish, too. But it wasn''t his fault that the fish weren''t biting. He had recast several times. Cursed it. Not even a ripple. In the past, this would have been impossible; a school of fish would have bitten the bait early on. "From now on, I really need to check my luck before going fishing." Fang Hao thought to himself. He felt it was his own bad luck. Ever since he caught a corpse, his luck had never been good. But fortunately, today he hadn''t caught any bizarre things. That was a good thing. Not far away, old Sun, a fellow fisherman, caught another silver carp. At Fang Hao''s spot, still, there was no action. After hesitating a moment, Fang Hao decided to change spots. He reeled in his fishing rod, re-baited, and cast again. This time he cast his line farther out with a forceful throw. The pose was pretty cool. Probably a few meters farther than before. There was a plop as it hit the water. The sound of entering the water was pleasant. Only the bobber remained on the water''s surface. This spot in the river had a more gentle current, generally making it easier to catch fish. Fang Hao continued to wait. This change of spots felt different already. The bobber jerked occasionally. The bobber''s movement meant something, it indicated that fish were trying to take the bait. Fang Hao watched intently. His entire demeanor became focused. This time, he was not going to let this chance slip. He was determined to catch a fish! After several attempts by the fish, the bobber quieted down again. But Fang Hao knew it was not over yet. Sure enough, a minute later, the bobber moved again. Until, the bobber swiftly submerged. Hooked! Fang Hao immediately tightened his grip on the fishing rod, this was the moment he had been waiting for! He had a fish on the line! Damn, it hadn''t been easy. Fang Hao held onto the fishing line, feeling the weight transmitted through itit was a bit heavy. He guessed it weighed about five or six pounds. Much more than Fang Hao had anticipated. Not bad. Originally, Fang Hao had only hoped to catch a fish weighing a little over a pound. Now, catching a fish that was five to six pounds was definitely great; it exceeded his expectations. He slowly reeled it in. No rush. He hadn''t really caught it until he could get the fish up. If it got away, Fang Hao would be slapping his thighs in frustration. "What? Is the streamer about to catch a fish?" Seeing Fang Hao''s demeanor, the chat room instantly exploded. "Impossible, that''s definitely not a fish!" "It''s an illusion!" "I bet it''s not a fish, too." "Knowing the streamer''s luck, I''d believe he caught a log rather than a fish." "Hahaha, do you guys think it might be a body?" "If it really is a body, then the streamer really made history." "Mr. Fish, cut the line, cut his line!" "Jade Emperor, Buddha, God, Allah... please, let it not be a fish." "Wow, this time they''ve invoked domestic and foreign gods." "With so many gods prayed to, one of them has to work." Fang Hao didn''t bother with the livestream anymore. Let them make noise. His attention was all on the fish. Once he caught the fish, he''d slap their faces hard! Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bit by bit, he reeled in. This time, it felt like there was some pulling force. Fang Hao felt it might really be a fish. Just wasn''t sure what kind of fish. Carp? Or catfish? Or maybe some other fish? As Fang Hao anticipated eagerly, he gradually saw what was surfacing. Huh? Something didn''t seem right. Through the surface of the water, Fang Hao found what he caught didn''t quite look like a fish''s shape. Rather, it seemed like a package. No way? A wave of frustration instantly went through Fang Hao''s mind. Could his luck be so bad? Not a fish again? When he finally saw clearly what it was, Fang Hao''s face instantly fell. Here we go again! It really was a package, not a fish. Yes, he hadn''t caught a fish again. Other than a package, there was nothing else. His mood suddenly roller-coastered from a peak to a deep valley. What kind of luck was this, that he caught another weird thing. It was a package. Once he fished the thing out, he could see what was lying in front of him. His hook was caught on the package. Only a little bit of bait was left on his hook, which definitely had been eaten by a fish earlier. He was quite sure of this. But unexpectedly, he hadn''t caught the fish and had caught something strange instead. Fang Hao was truly speechless. So tired. "Hahahaha, really didn''t catch one?" "Laughing to death, caught another weird thing." "This time he caught a package." "What could be inside the package?" "Could it be some treasure?" "Hahaha, no matter what treasure it is, let me laugh for a few minutes." The chat room was about to explode. A crowd started flooding the comments and the chat. Seeing Fang Hao not catching a fish again, they were happier than if it were New Year. Just as they speculated, no fish was caught. They had never seen a fisherman who truly couldn''t catch anything but strange things. Chapter 45 - 44: Is the System Messing With Me? "He really didn''t catch any fish." "That luck is off the charts." "This streamer is really just like the legends say, except for not catching fish, he can catch anything else." The viewers who joined later were all staring in astonishment. They had thought it was just a joke, just banter, but it turned out to be true. The persona of Fang Hao being unable to catch fish had been established in their eyes. As for the things he did catch, no one found it odd. He''d caught corpses before, more than one, what could be more absurd than that? Now it''s just a package, nothing shocking. "If I hadn''t been watching from the start, I''d suspect there''s someone diving under the water attaching things." "Glug... it''s me... glug..." "Haha, brother under the water, you still good? Next time please attach a doll for me, the big honey model, silicone, thanks." "I want a ''Sensei Miura'' (shy)." "Then I want a ''Sensei Hashimoto''." "Ying ying ying, can I get an Ultrawoman then?" "6666, brother, your taste is a bit special, huh." A group of seasoned viewers poured out, creating another wave of atmosphere. One with a heavier taste than the other. "Right, what do you guys think is in the package?" As they spoke, everyone''s attention turned to the package Fang Hao had pulled up. Now, what they wanted to know more was what this package contained. The package wasn''t large, about half the size of a regular backpack. From the shape, it didn''t seem there would be many items inside. "Could it be clothes?" "It seems like that''s possible." Seeing the size of the package, they felt it could indeed contain clothes. The chances were quite high. "I think, maybe there are antiques inside. Look at this package, it''s been around for a while, there might really be antiques in there." "I bet there''s definitely nothing good inside, maybe just a bunch of junk." "I think it''s..." Everyone had their own speculations. "Do you think... could it possibly be an infant inside?" Suddenly, one comment caught everyone''s attention. "Holy shit!" "Dude, don''t scare me." "If it''s an infant, that would be terrifying." "It couldn''t be possible, could it?" Though everyone had been teasing Fang Hao before, suggesting he catch another corpse. But that was just joking, not serious. Of course, they didn''t really want him to catch a corpse. That was certainly not a good thing. "Ptui ptui ptui, it can''t be." "Mommy, I''m scared to watch." "Guys, I''m going to check out the dancing beauty''s live stream next door for a bit, let me know when you find out what''s in the package." "Wait for me, brother, I''ll go with you." In just that moment, the viewers in Fang Hao''s live stream suddenly dropped. Although the drop wasn''t large, it was noticeably visible. "What''s going on? Why did the viewership suddenly drop by almost eighty thousand?" Su Baige, who was monitoring the data backstage, was also surprised at what was happening in Fang Hao''s stream, seeing the minor fluctuations that suddenly resulted in such a loss of viewers. If it was just a slow slide, that was nothing. It might be that some people didn''t like the live stream and left. But such a sudden drop indicated a problem. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It seems to be because this streamer caught something else again." "Some people speculate that the caught item might contain an infant corpse." Hu Ya''s colleague informed Su Baige of the situation. "Uh..." Just as she was about to check out Fang Hao''s stream, she suddenly stopped herself. She didn''t dare to click in. What if the moment she clicked in, she saw the corpse of an infant? She probably wouldn''t be able to sleep well for the rest of the week. "This shouldn''t be very likely..." Yet as she uttered these words, she wasn''t very confident. After all, the guy had a nickname, he was called the Corpse-fishing streamer. He''d caught two corpses before, so catching another seemed quite logical. Finally, she gritted her teeth, unable to restrain her curiosity, and decided to look. She clicked into Fang Hao''s live stream. ... Fang Hao stared blankly at the grey package in front of him. It might have been some years old, covered with a layer of silt and grime. He felt numb all over. He didn''t catch a fish again. Who knew what sort of bizarre thing he had caught this time. Fang Hao didn''t know where the problem lay. Was it his fishing rod? Or was he just that unlucky? Originally, he thought he just didn''t get along with Baisa Reservoir, which was why he couldn''t catch anything. But after changing locations, the situation remained the same. That indicated it wasn''t the location''s fault. If it wasn''t the location, then it had something to do with the fishing rod in his hands. And this rod was an item rewarded by the system. The item was good, but god forbid the system tinkered with it to mess with him. "Could the system be screwing with me?" Fang Hao decided that next time he went fishing, he''d switch to a different rod. He would eliminate external factors first, then see if it was just his bad luck. He''d been too unlucky lately. Not only did he fail to catch fish, but he always caught all sorts of junk. He just wanted to catch a fish, why was it so hard? He didn''t know what might be inside this grey package he caught this time. "An infant corpse?" When Fang Hao saw the comments from his viewers, his face immediately turned pale. "Dammit, nobody''s going to think you''re mute if you keep quiet." "There''s absolutely no way there''s another corpse in here!" He said that, but Fang Hao was still a bit nervous. The size of the package, it indeed could fit an infant corpse. No, that couldn''t be. Fang Hao exhaled lightly, feeling he shouldn''t scare himself. He really didn''t want to catch another corpse. Otherwise, the nickname ''Corpse-fishing streamer'' might stick with him for life. Fang Hao definitely didn''t want that to happen. Steadying his nerves, Fang Hao reached out and grasped the package. He began to untie the knots on the outside. Only by undoing these knots could he see what was inside. A crowd of viewers was also eagerly anticipating the contents, all waiting. The atmosphere was tense and thrilling. But some viewers, those who were faint-hearted, were covering their eyes or had already left the stream, waiting for the outcome. "Eh? It''s clothes?" As Fang Hao undid the knots on the package, he saw the items inside, which were clothes. They looked like very old hemp garments. "Eh, wait." Because when Fang Hao touched the clothes, he felt something hard inside, like a wooden box. Chapter 46 - 45: Young Man, You Have Remarkable Bones It was certain that the thing inside the gray package wasn''t a baby''s corpse. They could finally set their hearts at ease. "Hey, it doesn''t look like a corpse, it''s clothes." "Phew, my heart had jumped to my throat." The group of viewers also breathed a sigh of relief. When Fang Hao was untying the knots on the package, everyone felt as if their hearts were about to burst. "Ah, what a pity, it''s not a corpse." Some viewers stubbornly said. "You guys are way too chicken." "Seriously, all scaredy-cats and still up for fun," viewer "Old Cousin of Ye" chimed in. "Heck, Swordsman, you had run off to another live stream to watch dancing girls, and you still have the face to call us chicken?" Viewer "Nine-tailed Fox" retorted angrily, as he had also gone to watch the dancing girls. "Pfft, I just clicked the wrong thing by accident." "Haha." As Fang Hao opened the package, everyone gradually saw what was inside, and when they confirmed it wasn''t a baby''s corpse, they all sighed in relief. They weren''t so tense anymore. In fact, they had been ready to report witchcraft just moments before. Had Fang Hao opened the package to find a baby''s corpse, they would have called the police immediately. Luckily, the contents were not a corpse. They wiped the sweat off their brows. Fang Hao''s live stream regained its popularity. Those who had left when they thought it might be a baby''s corpse came back. Su Baige was also relieved, she had been terrified of actually seeing a baby''s corpse, thankfully... it was just clothes. The background monitoring turned back to normal without any irregular fluctuations. "Hehe, I guessed right, it really is clothes... huh?" "A box?" They quickly noticed that there was a box underneath the clothes. The box was a wooden box carved with patterns. "Dark wood!" An expert recognized the material of the box right away. "A box made out of dark wood." "That means the contents must be even more precious?" Everyone''s eyes lit up, thinking they might have really fished up an antique this time. How could something housed in dark wood be ordinary? Moreover, the box had waterproofing measures on the outside. Dark wood is known for its resistance to decay for thousands of years; it would be very difficult to ruin in water. "Could there be antiques inside this box?" "Or some treasure?" "Could it possibly be ashes?" "Tsk tsk tsk, what bad luck are you talking about? Your family''s ashes are that small?" "It''s kids'' ashes." "..." "Darn." "Be serious, can''t you hope for something better for the host?" "Don''t scare the host if it really is ashes inside." "Hahaha, you guys underestimate the host''s guts. Our host dared to go fishing again even after pulling up a corpse." "True that." "The host has the biggest guts I''ve ever seen." "I couldn''t handle it; the night I saw the host pull up a corpse, I was scared to death and had nightmares all night." "Look, the host is about to open the box." Under the watchful eyes of the live stream viewers. Fang Hao prepared to open the box to see what was inside. This box seemed a bit different. He examined it carefully from the outside and found that the crevices had been sealed and waterproofed, which meant that even if the box had been submerged in water, the contents wouldn''t get wet. And with the sealing, the inside of the box was a vacuum environment. "It could perfectly preserve everything inside." This made Fang Hao very curious about what could be inside. He glanced at the livestream and saw a group of viewers discussing various things. Talking about ashes? That was too far-fetched. An urn wouldn''t be that small. Jade artifacts? Or something else? Fang Hao unfastened the clasp on the box and then slowly opened the lid. Once the box was opened, all mysteries were revealed. Inside lay a book. "Huh?" "A book?" Not only Fang Hao had not anticipated this, but also everyone in the livestream hadn''t expected that a book would be inside the box. Perhaps because the sealing of the box was so good, the book was in perfect condition, without any damage. "A book?" "Just now, I was thinking, if the host found an antique, whether it should be handed over." "If it''s a book, then it''s fine." "What book is this?" "So secretive for just a book, I thought it was something valuable." "Books can be antiques too, what if it''s a precious old text? Imagine if it were the Yongle Encyclopedia, that''d be awesome." But after seeing that it was a book, it seemed that the interest of many had greatly diminished. However, Fang Hao noticed three words written on the book: Innate Skill! Could this be a Martial Arts Secret Manual? That was too ridiculous. All those online claims of martial arts masters were nonsense. For instance, the previously popular Tai Chi Master Ma claimed to have the Lightning Five-Chain Whip technique. And in the end? He was challenged offline to a duel and got knocked out in seconds. What martial arts. He thought he would find something great, but it turned out to be a ''Martial Arts Secret Manual.'' Fang Hao casually flipped through it, saw methods of breathing and energy absorption, and was further assured in his assumptions. A scene from a Kung Fu movie unconsciously popped into his mind. An old man selling the Palm of Buddha to a young Stephen Chow. Young lad, seeing your extraordinary aptitude, I''ll sell you this Martial Arts Secret Manual for ten bucks... Nowadays, traditional martial arts in our country are even more inconsistent. "This book is called Innate Skill, it''s a Martial Arts Secret Manual," Fang Hao complained a bit in the livestream. "Innate Skill?" "Martial Arts Secret Manual?" "Can you believe this stuff?" "Damn, why isn''t it the Kuihua Manual? Then it might be worth training!" "Haha, exactly. Since it''s useless to you, host, you might as well give it up." "2333, you guys are really harsh." "These days, who still practices martial arts? No matter how skilled, a knife can still win over it." "Yeah, no matter how powerful, can''t stand a bullet." "I''d rather train squats to boost my strength than practice martial arts." The viewers didn''t take it seriously either and shared similar thoughts to Fang Hao. They all felt that this Innate Skill was unreliable. Even if it were a Martial Arts Secret Manual, not many people would practice it nowadays. "Host, I have a secret manual of Lightning Five-Chain Whip here, ten bucks, wanna buy?" There was even an audience member joking. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Host, why not you try training and show us?" However, there were also a few viewers who were a bit hopeful. They wanted Fang Hao to be a guinea pig and try it out first. "If it can''t make you a martial arts master, at least it could help strengthen and condition the body; that wouldn''t be too bad." Chapter 47 - 46: Slipped Away Catching a Martial Arts Secret Manual, most people in the live stream didn''t care and took it as a joke. Who among the respectable still practices martial arts these days? Now, it''s all about making money, making money, making money. Having money makes you the boss. After practicing for ten, twenty years, what level could you achieve? Many who practiced traditional martial arts for over a decade couldn''t beat a boxer who had only trained for a year. In many people''s hearts, traditional martial arts is just for show, merely practicing routines. No different from dancing or doing group calisthenics. Plus, with so many "masters" popping up online, the reputation of traditional martial arts has been tarnished. Many people don''t have a good impression of martial arts. However, there were still a portion of the audience interested in this Martial Arts Secret Manual. They wanted Fang Hao to give it a try and see how effective it was. "Isn''t a Martial Arts Secret Manual caught in a livestream just like in the dramas where someone falls into a valley and learns a long-lost, powerful skill?" "The host can give it a try. There''s nothing to lose, and if you really become a top-notch grandmaster, that''d be awesome." "Host, you try first, and after seeing the results, we in the live stream will follow your teachings," a viewer joked. "Hey, this could work." "But before the host starts practicing, make sure to check if the first page warns, ''To practice this skill, one must first be castrated.'' If it does, you better flip to the last page first." S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This is Innate Skill, not the Evil-Resisting Swordsmanship." "..." "Let''s see." Fang Hao waved his hand, not really interested in the Innate Skill. He put the book back in the box and left it alone for now. Better continue fishing. Fang Hao felt terrible; catching the Martial Arts Secret Manual didn''t make him happy. The thing was truly useless to him. What did he need a Martial Arts Secret Manual for? He wanted fish! Catching fish was what he really wanted to do. Look, even the kids had caught two fish each, while he hadn''t caught anything. Was he worse than a kid? The trolls in his livestream would never let him hear the end of it. The other anglers too were having a great haul; they all had caught fish. Only he hadn''t caught anything. No, this wouldn''t do. He had to catch a fish today. Fang Hao readjusted his mindset. He refused to believe. That he really couldn''t catch any fish! Fang Hao fixed the bait on the hook, changed his angle, and cast the line. The pose was cool, but whether he''d catch fish depended on his luck. He still hoped that his luck would turn around. Fang Hao didn''t believe his luck would continue to be so rotten, at some point, there must be a bounce back. If not today, then tomorrow. But he hoped it would be today. At least not to embarrass himself in front of the kids. But, Reality is always harsh. Ten minutes later. "Daddy!" "I caught another fish." "Quick, come here." The excited voice of a little boy came from afar; he seemed to have caught another fish and was very happy. Every time he caught a fish, he immediately called out to his dad, the fellow fisherman, Brother Zhang, to help. Hearing this voice, Fang Hao''s hand trembled again. That voice in his ears was so grating and painful. "This kid''s luck is that good?" "It really is a beginner''s luck, a kid goes fishing for the first time and catches three fish!" A group of online viewers was also lamenting the third fish that the little boy had caught. "Host, take a look... are you ashamed?" ... By now, Fang Hao really couldn''t hold it together anymore. He had caught another one, making it the third one. A kid had caught three, pulling off a hat trick. Damn, what''s the point in fishing anymore. Who feels like fishing now. Forget it, let''s call it a day. I''m not fishing anymore today, who knows what kind of upset might happen next. The shocks I''ve received today are already too many, I''m afraid my heart can''t handle it. I''m slipping away. Fang Hao quietly packed up his fishing rod... And his movements were noticed by a group of followers in his live streaming room. His streaming room, unsurprisingly, livened up again, each viewer more active than the next. They wouldn''t miss such a perfect opportunity to tease. "Eh? Is the host no longer fishing?" "Hahaha, what''s the point of fishing anymore, the kid has already caught three and the host hasn''t even got one, he definitely should slip away." "If he kept fishing and the kid pulled out even more while the host still had none, that would be even more embarrassing." "Host, you really can''t even outdo a kid." "Host, you''re outta here." "Since fishing is not working out, let''s just go home and practice martial arts, maybe you''ve got the talent for it." "Hahaha, host, I think you should just stay and take the little boy as your teacher, then maybe you''ll catch some fish." "I''m laughing so hard it hurts." "Heh, you all don''t understand, this is called a strategic retreat." Fang Hao retorted with a stubborn mouth, continuing to show his tough facade. "Sure sure." "No wonder I love watching your streams, this shameless spirit of yours, rivals mine." "Just love this defiant attitude of yours." Fang Hao didn''t bother with the teasing from his viewers and began packing his things. He first reeled in the fishing rod, removed the bait, then wound the main line around the spool, detached it at the tip, and placed it in the main line box, just to reverse the process next time he fished. The pack-up was done quickly. Didn''t take much time. And he also took the wooden box he had caught today. After all, he had caught it. And the wooden box was made of gloomy wood, containing a Martial Arts Secret Manual. Might as well keep it as a collectible. Nearby, a fellow fisherman, Old Sun, noticed Fang Hao and asked somewhat surprised, "Little Fang, quitting for the day?" "Well... I''ve got some urgent matters at home to attend to." Could Fang Hao say he hadn''t caught any fish and didn''t want to continue? He just made up an excuse. "Family matters are more important, you better hurry back and deal with them." Fishing buddy Old Sun didn''t doubt Fang Hao''s words. "Alright, I''ll head off first." After nodding, Fang Hao walked towards his car. Seeing Fang Hao, the little boy happily showed him the fish he had caught again. "Uncle, look, I caught fish." "I caught three." He even flaunted his fish holder to Fang Hao, showing the fish he had caught. Er... Kid, you don''t have to tell your uncle; he already knows you caught three. It''s actually because you caught too many fish that uncle is heading back. "Not bad, very impressive." "Better than uncle." But Fang Hao couldn''t really say that, he just modestly complimented. However, the next sentence from the kid made Fang Hao very uncomfortable. "Uncle how many did you catch?" His innocent eyes blinked. "Hehe..." Chapter 48 - 47 Experience the Perils of the Adult World Fang Hao shifted his belongings behind him, especially the empty fish guard. "I can''t hold it, I''m about to laugh so hard I''ll cry." "Whoa-haha, I was just wondering if the kid would ask the host how many fish he had caught, and sure enough, he really did ask." "The kid''s awesome, I love this finishing touch." "The host has got to be feeling that one in his heart." "Host, let him experience the wicked world of adults, ''accidentally'' release the fish in the guard into the water and see if he cries." "Hahaha, then I bet the kid''s dad will be out for blood with the host." A bunch of friends in the live stream happened to witness the scene of the child politely greeting Fang Hao. They were laughing so hard that they were near tears. ... Of course, Fang Hao wouldn''t do as the viewers suggested. He looked over at his fellow angler, Brother Zhang, with a particularly special smile on his face. It felt like the warm and comforting sunshine of March shining on his face. "Brother Zhang, what grade is your kid in now?" "Just started second grade, why?" Brother Zhang was a bit puzzled. "Second grade..." "I see the kid is so smart and nimble, he must be a good seed for academics in the future. Second grade is the time to lay the groundwork. The competition in studying is fierce, and the middle school exam is a big hurdle. Falling behind once means falling behind at every step, we can''t afford to neglect this. So, I plan to gift him a wee bit of study materials to enrich his childhood a bit more!" Fang Hao spoke earnestly. Children, after all, should have a little bit more ''care'' in their childhood. "Yes, the pressure of studying on kids these days is indeed great." "There''s so much homework even in the first grade." Fisher Brother Zhang sighed, speaking from experience. "But giving study materials is unnecessary, how could I let you spend money like that." "Eh, Brother Zhang, how can you consider this spending? I just want to give the kid a little gift since he likes it!" "You don''t want your own kid to fall behind others, do you?" "Well... okay then." Brother Zhang no longer refused. "When your sister-in-law gets back, I''ll invite you over for a meal." "That sounds great, I would love to taste sister-in-law''s cooking." Fang Hao smiled and nodded. Child: "???" What happened? What are these two adults talking about? Why do I feel such a strong sense of crisis? The little boy''s eyes were filled with puzzled light. "Well, Brother Zhang, I have some other things to take care of, I''ll head back now." "Sure." For some reason, Fang Hao felt his mood had significantly improved. "Oh my." "The host is too cunning." "Host, is this something a person should do?" "Aren''t you afraid the kid will grow up and seek revenge?" "The host couldn''t outfish the kid, so now he''s taking revenge on him." "But I don''t know why, it feels kind of satisfying watching this." "Heh heh, now I know how to deal with my annoying little cousin, thanks for the tip, host." "Hahaha, this is the wickedness of the adult world." "The host is too bad." The crowd in the live stream were all stunned after seeing Fang Hao''s move. They never imagined Fang Hao would do such a thing. Their jaws dropped. But with this move, he gained a bunch of new fans. The whole live stream room was boiling with excitement. The number of people sending gifts surged again. Super Fires one after another. "What do you all know, I''m doing this for the kid''s sake." "When he grows up, he''ll thank me." Fang Hao hummed, his mood really good. "Watch out in case he grows up and does the same to your kid." "Not scared, I''m single, worst comes to worst, I''ll just stay childfree." "Tsch, single dog." "Passing by with my girlfriend while watching the live stream." "Alright, brothers" "I''m ready to end the stream for today." After Fang Hao put his things back into the car, he was also ready to end the live stream. He had been fishing live for about two or three hours today, so the timing was pretty decent. "That quickly!" "Ah, I haven''t had my fill yet, and you''re ending the stream?" "Streamer, why don''t you hang out in the live room for a few more minutes and chat with us?" Everyone seemed reluctant to let go. They were just getting into it. Why did it have to end so soon? "I''ve been streaming for several hours already." "Plus, I have to drive later, so I need to pay attention to safety." Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Don''t worry, everyone. I''ll notify you in advance before my next live stream." After saying this, Fang Hao finally turned off the live stream. His debut on Hu Ya had come to a perfect close. Seeing Fang Hao end the stream, Su Baige was ecstatic. The effects of this stream had far exceeded her expectations. The numbers were explosive. At its peak, the viewership had reached one and a half million! What did that mean? She had thought that if Fang Hao could hit a viewership of three to four hundred thousand in his first Hu Ya stream, it would be considered quite good. Even with the heat and traffic from Weibo, at most, it might reach five or six hundred thousand. But to her surprise... the numbers had reached one and a half million! His first stream had such excellent results. She realized she might have underestimated this streamer. She had discovered a treasure. Could she be anything but excited and happy? Fang Hao''s success also meant a validation of her good judgment. Her position at Hu Ya might even have a chance to move up further. A perfect first stream. She and Fang Hao were the biggest winners of this live broadcast. Su Baige also used this opportunity to send Fang Hao a congratulatory message, celebrating his perfect debut on Hu Ya. ... After driving home, Fang Hao noticed the message from Su Baige. "Thank you." He politely sent a reply. His impression of Su Baige was limited to what he knew from social media. He had never met her in person. But her photos on social media had left a significant impression on him. Fang Hao didn''t dwell on it too much, deciding to see what would happen when they eventually met. Then he would know if the photos were real or photoshopped. Once home, Fang Hao placed the wooden box and secret manual he had fished today next to the radio. This corner of the room had become the place where he kept all the things he caught while fishing. After putting everything away, Fang Hao finally turned his attention back to the rewards. The biggest gain from this live session was the "Platinum Treasure Box". All in all, the fishing expedition wasn''t exactly fruitless. He immediately felt better. Any frustration from not catching fish earlier had been swept away. After inspecting the Treasure Chest, Fang Hao prepared to see what was inside. With the experience from opening two chest previously, he was very much looking forward to the rewards inside this one. He wondered what it could be. The level of the reward chests was higher than before, so the contents were bound to be better. Fang Hao was filled with anticipation. The fishing gear he wore today fitted him perfectly, and he didn''t feel hot at all. Looking at the other anglers, who were all sweltering in the heat, He felt as if he were sitting in an air-conditioned room. The automatic temperature adjustment feature of the clothing was amazing. If it was hot, it could cool down; if it was cold, it could warm up. Fang Hao loved this feature. It was the dream clothing of every fisherman. Chapter 49 - 48: Mighty Miracles Fang Hao was really looking forward to what he could get from the Platinum Treasure Box. The items he had gotten from previous openings were quite good, so this one shouldn''t be too bad. "Do you want to open the Treasure Chest now?" The system sent the query. "Yes." He had been waiting for this moment, just for this moment. The moment of opening the box. The most exciting! Congratulations, Host, on obtaining a specially made 3.6-meter nano boron fiber fishing rod assembly (sea fishing)! Congratulations, Host, on obtaining a pair of specially made gloves! Congratulations, Host, on obtaining a Power Pill! When he opened the Treasure Chest, the rewards appeared one by one, instantly several rewards were before his eyes. The first reward was a fishing rod and its component parts, again a new fishing rod, but this one was for sea fishing. Different from the previous rods, this sea fishing rod was stronger and also made of a special material. Nano boron fiber was lighter than the previous carbon fiber, stronger too, with only a third of the carbon fiber''s weight but triple the strength. He weighed it in his hand and found it was indeed lighter than the previous fishing rods. Moreover, this rod was a system reward, which meant no corners had been cut in the material, it was genuinely made of nano boron fiber. Not like the exaggerated claims outside, where the advertised material might be present, but the actual amount used was extremely minimal. The difficulty of sea fishing determined the value of a sea fishing rod. The sea fishing rod Fang Hao now held, if sold outside, would probably fetch over ten thousand W. "This time the reward turned out to be a sea fishing rod!" Fang Hao had tried sea fishing a few times before, though that was all in his previous life. After crossing over to this parallel world, he hadn''t tried it. Mainly because he had been too poor before, without money to buy good equipment, let alone rent a boat to go out to sea. The cost of sea fishing was much higher than regular fishing. Poor folks couldn''t afford to play. Now with this new fishing rod, Fang Hao felt a tickle of excitement. At the very least, he wouldn''t need to buy sea fishing equipment, saving a good amount of expenditure. He would just need to pay for the boat rental to go out to sea. He now had over a hundred thousand in hand and felt more assured. Maybe he could try sea fishing later on. Before that, Fang Hao wanted to verify whether the problem lay with the system-awarded fishing rods. Since he had started using the new rods, he hadn''t caught any fish. It wasn''t catching a broken Ultraman radio, it was martial arts secret manuals; not a single fish had been caught. Why couldn''t he catch any fish? He suspected the system might be playing tricks behind the scenes. So, he planned to buy a new fishing rod later and give fishing another shot. He would use his own purchased rod to see if the problem was with the rod or his luck. As for the rod that had once caught a corpse, he wanted even less to do with it. The system-awarded fishing rod was still under consideration. After carefully examining the system-awarded fishing rod, Fang Hao put it back into the System Space. Next, he checked the second reward. The second reward was a pair of specially made gloves. The gloves were very soft and didn''t feel awkward when worn. Fang Hao put on the gloves to try them out and found they did not affect the agility of his fingers. He also discovered that these gloves were incredibly tough! They were made of a special silk-thread material. They were cut-resistant. No need to worry about being cut by fishing lines or other sharp items. This is good stuff. He had previously cut his finger on a fishing line, but fortunately, he was lucky that time it was only a small cut. Fang Hao was very pleased with this item and packed it away, along with the fishing clothes he had changed out of earlier. The next time he went fishing, he could bring them both. And the third reward was the Power Pill. Just from the name, he knew this thing was for fortifying the body. For strengthening muscles and increasing physical strength. Power Pill... power brings miracles? "Do I look that weak?" Fang Hao was speechless. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had already received Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills from a previous Golden Treasure Box, and now he got a Power Pill. It was a good item, but something felt a bit odd. He was still a bachelor, did he really need to supplement that much? Supplementing wasn''t even useful at this point. Fang Hao had always thought his body was not bad, not the skinny type, but rather the kind who looked slender in clothes and muscular without them. A fisherman needed a good body; otherwise, even if he managed to hook a fish, he could easily be pulled into the water by it. The Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills were still sitting in the System Space, and now the Power Pill was placed beside it. They weren''t needed for the time being. He''d save them for when he had a girlfriend. There was nothing wrong with his body; he was not going to randomly take medications. Although the rewards seemed nice, the only thing he might actually use was the gloves. Overall, Fang Hao was quite satisfied with the rewards. The sea fishing rod was an unexpected surprise for him. Having looked over the rewards, he stored away the items he didn''t need. He prepared to head out for a meal and then stop by to buy a fishing rod, as well as some other fishing gear supplies. He wanted to see if getting a new fishing rod would make a difference. Right now, Fang Hao just wanted to see if it was the system messing with him, intentionally rewarding him with a lousy fishing rod, or if his luck was really that bad. He refused to believe it. After buying a new fishing rod, there was no way he would still fail to catch fish. Having reached the neighborhood entrance, he grabbed a twelve yuan fast-food meal and then headed to the fishing gear store. This time, Fang Hao switched to a different fishing gear store, not the one he had visited before. To his surprise, just as he entered the fishing gear store, he encountered a familiar figure. It was Feifei, the female angler he had seen before at Baisa Reservoir; she had just finished shopping and was ready to leave. Seeing her from such a close distance this time, Fang Hao noticed that this female angler was indeed quite attractive, with a face worth perhaps eighty to eighty-five points, not stunning, but considering she was without makeup, she was definitely above a large part of the population. Her skin was a healthy wheat color, not very white, yet didn''t appear rough. What was most noticeable was her physique, better than most people who work out regularly, with defined muscle lines and probably even some abs. When Feifei saw Fang Hao, she too recognized the angler who had hooked a corpse, instantly recalling who he was. Seeing Fang Hao here, she was a bit surprised as well, not expecting to run into him again. She didn''t think much of it and just politely greeted him with a nod. Fang Hao cordially responded likewise. The two passed by each other without much conversation, as they were only slightly acquainted from a few encounters. ... "Hello, what are you looking to buy?" The store owner, seeing Fang Hao come in, approached warmly. "I''m looking for a fishing rod." Fang Hao was here to buy a fishing rod. "What price range are you interested in?" ... Chapter 50 - 49 Good Citizen Ignoring the owner''s various persuasions, Fang Hao ended up buying just one fishing rod for over a hundred yuan. There was no need to buy an expensive fishing rod. The one for over a hundred yuan was good enough. When he first started fishing, he had bought a fishing rod for just over thirty yuan. Even the best fishing rod here couldn''t compare to the one given by the system. He was buying a new rod just to verify what the problem might be. If he could catch fish with any fishing rod he bought, it would mean there was a problem with the system''s reward rod, and then he could consider buying a better one later. But if he couldn''t catch fish with the new rod either, maybe it really was just his bad luck. Fang Hao didn''t want to waste money on something too fancy. Save where he should, spend where he must. After buying the rod, Fang Hao also bought some bait. There wasn''t anything else to buy, and the total cost was just over two hundred yuan, a relatively frugal outing. After making his purchases, he put everything into his car. Just as he was about to drive away, Fang Hao received a call from Lin Wendong. "Hello, Officer Lin." He picked up the call, not knowing why the other party was contacting him out of the blue. Could it be another case? Or had someone fished out another body from the river? But that had nothing to do with him... He was just a fisherman, not a detective. "Mr. Fang, sorry to bother you again. You''re not busy, are you?" "Not at the moment, Officer Lin, what''s the matter?" "It''s about the major case 822 that you helped us crack. You provided significant assistance, and without the clues you provided, it wouldn''t have been easy to solve the case so quickly. The higher-ups have also agreed to issue your reward. If you''re free, you can come over and collect it." Lin Wendong was informing Fang Hao to come and collect his reward money. "Oh, okay, I just happen to be out. I''ll come by later in the evening." An unexpected surprise had once again hit him on the head. Hey, there was a reward. It was sort of a consolation for fishing up bodies. "Alright, see you later." After hanging up, Fang Hao decided to head to the police station to see Lin Wendong. It took him over forty minutes by car to get to the station. Having been there twice before, he was already familiar with the place. He knew the way like the back of his hand. The police officers there also recognized Fang Hao; after the case was solved, he could be said to be a celebrity in the entire police station. His story was a popular topic of conversation among many. Fishing and catching two bodies in one night, isn''t that just miraculous? Not to mention, he had eaten boxed meals at the station. As they saw Fang Hao, they all greeted him. This made some passersby at the police station look at Fang Hao''s retreating figure with amazement. Their eyes were filled with curiosity, wondering who this young man was that seemed to be recognized by everyone. What kind of big shot was he? Under the gaze of these passersby, Fang Hao found Lin Wendong. Officer Chen Lin was also there. When she saw Fang Hao, her eyes held a different look than before. "Mr. Fang." Lin Wendong came over with a smile after seeing Fang Hao. "Thank you for your help before, which allowed us to solve the case so quickly." "If it weren''t for the second body you fished up later, and the murder weapon you provided afterward, we couldn''t have resolved the case this swiftly." "This has been the fastest case our police station has ever solved." "The higher-ups have also commended our department." "Heh, assisting the police in solving cases is what we should do," Fang Hao said with a smile. "Regarding your reward, the higher-ups have also given their approval." "Shortly, one of our precinct leaders will be handing you the reward," Officer Lin informed. Lin Wendong had also reported Fang Hao''s contributions and proposed his reward to the higher-ups after the case was solved. "Isn''t this a bit too grand...?" Fang Hao felt somewhat embarrassed upon hearing that a leader would be presenting his reward. In fact, he really hadn''t done much... The award had truly been an unexpected find. "Not at all," "Concerning your reward, I actually think it''s a little light," Lin Wendong said. "Well... okay then," Fang Hao didn''t say anything more. "Let''s head to the conference room then." Lin Wendong and Chen Lin led Fang Hao to the conference room to prepare to receive his award. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the way to the conference room, Fang Hao sidled up to Chen Lin and whispered, "Officer Chen, how much is the reward this time?" Chen Lin looked surprised for a moment. She hadn''t expected Fang Hao to be concerned about that and couldn''t help but find it a bit amusing. But thinking about how he still had an appetite after fishing out the bodies, she came to terms with it. His thought processes were a bit different from ordinary people. "About ten thousand," Chen Lin replied. "That much?" This exceeded Fang Hao''s expectations. He had thought the reward would only be consolation money, around one or two thousand. "What did you expect? This was a major case involving two lives," Chen Lin said with an eye roll. As they chatted along, they reached the conference room. Before long, several middle-aged men in uniform entered the conference room. By the looks of their epaulettes, they appeared to be the precinct''s leaders. "Director Zhou." Upon seeing the newcomers, Lin Wendong and Chen Lin quickly stood up from their chairs. "So this is Fang Hao, who helped the police solve the case." Director Zhou smiled at Fang Hao. "Yes, Director Zhou, this is Fang Hao," Lin Wendong confirmed. "Truly a distinguished young man," "Mr. Fang Hao, we''re grateful for your assistance in solving this major case; you''re our lucky star. This case has set the record for the fastest case solved in our precinct''s history. Without you, this could well have remained an unsolved mystery," Director Zhou commended him warmly. "It''s only what I should do," Fang Hao said with a bashful smile. "We hope that if a situation like this arises again, you''ll be just as willing to help us out." "If anywhere needs my assistance, I will definitely cooperate actively," Director Zhou was very pleased with Fang Hao''s attitude. He patted Fang Hao''s shoulder, and then... proceeded to present the award. In addition to the ten thousand yuan in prize money, they also presented Fang Hao with a Good Citizen Certificate. With the reward in hand, Fang Hao didn''t spend too much time at the precinct, as everyone was too busy with a lot of work to do. He just caught up with Lin Wendong, Chen Lin, and a few others for a while and exchanged a few words. After receiving his reward, Fang Hao went home. Once home, he promptly stored the Good Citizen Certificate carefully, similar to how he felt when receiving a Triple-A Student award back in his school days. Fang Hao''s mood was very good now. Hey, look, I''m a "Good Citizen." Not only had he earned this title in the system, but now he also had an official certificate to prove it in the real world. This was officially recognized! Besides, he had also received a ten thousand yuan prize. Considering he currently had over a hundred thousand yuan to his name, this ten thousand was still a significant sum of money to him. Chapter 51 - 50: The Voice in the Radio "I want to watch the sunrise and sunset with you." "I want to be with you morning and evening, mhm and ah." "..." Suddenly, a song drifted in from outside the window. It added a touch of stuffiness to the already hot weather. At first, Fang Hao found it quite pleasant, but as he listened, it started to sound a bit odd. Hmm? Hmm!!! Well, that''s life from another world for him. Fang Hao didn''t have any thoughts about dating for now. His interests lay elsewhere. Right now, the thing he wanted to do most was to catch a fish. Especially after seeing some fishing buddies in the group share the fish they had caught that made his heart ache even more. Fang Hao wanted to share in the group too. If he caught a fish, he would definitely tie it to the rearview mirror and then drive from one end of the village to the other at a speed of five yards. But lately, he had not caught a single fish; he only caught weird things. Damn it. This time, having bought a new fishing rod, he wanted to see whether it was the rod or just bad luck. Fang Hao was determined to duel this out with the fish. He refused to believe he couldn''t catch a fish. Speaking of the weird things he had caught, Fang Hao glanced at the corner of the room. Lying there were all the things he had recently caught, well except for a corpse, which he obviously couldn''t bring home. Fang Hao kept these things mainly as a memento until he caught a fish. Then there was that radio, Fang Hao always found it strange, quite eerie. Last time, it had even broadcast a future message. Keep in mind, this was supposedly a broken radio. How could it still broadcast anything? Let alone the news was from two days ahead, even if it were today''s news, that would already be quite shocking. But after bringing it home, the radio fell silent again. No sound at all. It looked just like any ordinary broken radio, merely a piece of junk. Very strange. Fang Hao decided to keep observing it. He always felt the radio would broadcast new messages in the future. As for when, he didn''t know. "If only you could forecast the winning lottery numbers well in advance." Fang Hao lamented. Just don''t broadcast news that brings trouble to me. The last message broadcast brought so many curses, flooding his live stream room with fans of some star, and eventually getting his streaming room banned. He was speechless. It seemed like he did nothing, yet suffered such an undeserved disaster. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Click. The case of the radio suddenly twitched, and the play button fell down. "Zzz... Zzz..." Just as Fang Hao shifted his focus away from the radio, the supposedly broken device suddenly made a noise. The play button was pressed down, then the radio emitted sounds full of static. "Zzz... sports news... zzz... on the night of August 30th, the National football team defeated the former World Cup champions, Italy, with a score of 2:1, creating the biggest upset in football history... zzz..." The radio suddenly broadcast another message. This time, Fang Hao heard it very clearly. It was a sports news item about the National football team defeating the former World Cup champions, Italy. After broadcasting this news, the radio returned to its previous broken state, silent once more. "???" Really? Fang Hao found it a bit unbelievable after hearing the news. Although this was a parallel world, the men''s football team here was just as lackluster as in his previous world, ranked at over eightieth in the world, almost at the bottom. Their performance was painful to witness. And Italy. They were former World Cup champions, very strong, currently ranked sixth in the world. One ranked sixth, the other over eightieth They weren''t even on the same level. Fang Hao didn''t know much about football, but he knew the basic situation. It seemed impossible for the National football team to defeat Italy. It was like saying Guo Xiaosi could win a basketball game against Yao Ming. "This isn''t scientific..." "This isn''t science fiction; this is fantasy." It could only be explained by fantasy. Fang Hao was still a bit skeptical. He still had many doubts about this supposedly broken radio. "Then I''ll see if the National football team can truly defeat the former World Cup champions, Italy, in two days." Too fantastical. Fang Hao always felt it was an impossibility. Unless there was an explanation, like it was a rigged match. Or maybe the radio was just messing around. Although the radio had broadcast a correct message once before, Fang Hao thought it might have been a fluke, like a blind cat finding a dead rat. This time, the National football team''s stunning win over Italy might just be fake news. He needed to wait for the match results in two days to truly know. Fang Hao decided to continue observing and see what would happen. Anyway, he really didn''t believe the National football team could defeat such a formidable opponent. If you said the National football team won against Guam, Java, or some other small country, that he could believe. But defeating Italy, that was truly hard to accept. With a skeptical mindset, he wanted to see if this radio could really predict future events. It also crossed his mind to verify a guess. The radio suddenly made a noise again, breaking the silence in the room, prompting Fang Hao to pay more attention to it. He realized that not all the things he pulled out of the water were useless. So, this Martial Arts Secret Manual? Could it also be real? Not just some street literature. Fang Hao''s eyes rested on the Martial Arts Secret Manual. Actually, he wasn''t much interested in practicing martial arts. Even if it was a real Martial Arts Secret Manual, he might not be interested in practicing it. But now, driven by curiosity sparked by the radio, he also became curious about this Innate Skill. He went to the corner where all these items were kept, crouched down, and opened the wooden box again. Now at home without any disturbances, and not having to worry about fishing, he had more time to explore this Innate Skill. He had not looked at it at all when he first caught it, only flipping through a few pages, noticing the good quality of the paper. It was well-preserved in the box. "Embrace and Guard the Essence, to practice this skill, one must be as pure as a virgin, unyielding as a mountain when still, and swift as a fleeing rabbit when moving..." "This is a profound Breathing and Exhaling Technique." After carefully studying this Innate Skill, Fang Hao confirmed what kind of secret manual it was. And this martial art was also the Pure Yang Child Skill Chapter 52 - 51 Practice Innate Skill What is "Innate"? It refers to the state of a person before they are born. At the moment of birth, before coming into contact with the acquired world, one already carries the Innate Qi. However, upon exposure to the external world, one''s purity gradually becomes clouded, tainted by the acquired environment, causing the Innate Qi to slowly dissipate and become murky. Innate Skill aims to progressively restore one''s state to this original, innate condition during the cultivation process. Why does this practice place higher requirements on a child''s body? Because one''s Primordial Yang has not yet been released, the body retains the most essential and pure energy, which can double the effects of cultivation. Therefore, when a child cultivates this practice, its power is even greater. It just so happened that Fang Hao had no girlfriend, and his childlike purity remained... After looking into Innate Skill, an idea popped into his head. Why not give it a try? After all, he was idle anyway. Making this decision, he thought he might as well give it a try. He didn''t really expect to cultivate anything profound. Such is the magnitude of human curiosity. When a person is curious about something, they''ll try it. Driven by curiosity and the radio, Fang Hao became interested in this secret manual. He began to attempt what was written in Innate Skill, starting with the breathing and exhaling techniquesthe way to breathe alone was different from his usual manner, not just simple inhaling and exhaling. The method included three types of exercises: the first called Chewing Teeth Skill, the second Tongue Skill, and the third Dan Head Skill. Chewing Teeth aimed to produce Golden Liquid, which is commonly understood as our saliva. Metal is associated with the lungs, from which the Liquids are born; water correlates with the kidneys, which govern the bones and generate marrow; teeth are considered an extension of the bones, hence chewing them helps generate Golden Liquid. Jade represents the beauty of earth; earth is the child of the heart and the mother of the earth is fire; the tongue is the sprout of the heart, thus practicing with the tongue can yield Jade Liquid. Jade Liquid is born of the heart''s fire; therefore, it is warm, while Golden Liquid is born of the kidney''s water and is therefore cool. Warm relates to yang and cool to yin; when yin and yang meet, they form the Dan Head. Fang Hao started by practicing the Chewing Teeth Skill. What is Chewing Teeth? It is tapping the lower teeth against the upper teeth, not biting them, allowing the upper teeth to remain still while the lower teeth tap against them. The purpose of chewing teeth is to produce Golden Liquid in the mouth. Once the Golden Liquid is generated, the next practice is Tongue Skill, which involves flicking, sweeping, hooking, and rotating the tongue. Flicking refers to using the tip of the tongue to flick one''s teeth; sweeping means to brush the sides of our teeth with our tongue''s tip; hooking is to draw the tongue upwards towards the upper palate of the mouth, lifting it; rotating involves moving the tongue in clockwise and counterclockwise motions, which increases the Jade Liquid in the mouth. After producing the Golden Liquid, the next method is swallowing the Dan Head, which involves exhaling through the nose while retracting the abdomen - the most crucial aspect of the breathing technique. It is essential to swallow the Dan Head right after exhaling and before inhaling, in the interval between breaths. Swallowing the Dan Head allows one to channel the Golden Liquid and the acquired Qi within the body down to the dantian. Though it appears to be a simple breathing and exhaling technique, it is not so easy to achieve. Fang Hao only practiced it twice before he gradually mastered the method. Then, he became deeply immersed in the practice. Time slipped by unnoticed. In this manner, an hour passed. Only then did Fang Hao finish his practice. He hadn''t practiced for very long the first time. After the practice, he found his mental state had substantially improved from before, feeling quite spirited. It felt like there was a warm current inside him, warming his entire body. Even the soreness he had previously felt in his body had diminished significantly. Eh? There really was a difference. Initially, he had only practiced with a trying attitude, but after practicing, he indeed noticed something different. This trial ignited Fang Hao''s interest in Innate Skill. He planned to practice more when he had nothing else to do. He didn''t aim to become a martial arts master. casual practice for self-improvement and health benefits seemed just fine. That''s rather interesting. His interest had grown even more. It seemed that not catching fish wasn''t such a terrible thing after all. Fang Hao''s mood had greatly improved. At least not everything he hauled out of the water was useless. Look at this "Innate Skill", it seemed to be quite good. After practicing it, his mental state had improved a lot. But for a fisherman, what he wanted most was definitely to catch fish. His greatest wish now was to haul fish out of the water. Feeling mentally refreshed and not tired, Fang Hao thought about going night fishing again. He wasn''t sleepy anymore, so why not go fishing? Was he supposed to waste time at home? Besides, he didn''t know what to do when he was alone at home. He didn''t like watching TV or playing games. It was perfect, he could go out at night to check whether it was a problem with the fishing rod. To see if this newly bought fishing rod could catch any fish. No time like the present. Fang Hao was not one to procrastinate. Once he had made up his mind, he would act immediately, without a moment''s hesitation. So, Fang Hao began to gather his gear. Fishing gloves, clothes, and other fishing equipment, including the newly bought fishing rod, all had to be taken. At the same time, Fang Hao also changed the title in his live stream room as a notice to his viewers that he would be going fishing tonight. After organizing his things, Fang Hao did not hurry out the door. He still needed to think about where to go fishing. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Baisa Reservoir, that place was a PASS, Fang Hao did not want to haul something strange out of there again. He always felt that place was not compatible with his fortune. And Binjiang was where he had just been during the day, not catching anything worthwhile. Although he wasn''t sure if it was the location or the rod that was the problem, he decided to switch spots. After all, the Binjiang area had an affluent water system with many fishing spots, and he was not limited to fishing in one place. He decided to head to another larger tributary, the Tongyang River. This place was also quite good for fishing. Fang Hao had been there a few times before he started live streaming, and each time he had made a catch. He felt that this might be his lucky spot. Where he could catch fish. After making up his mind, he packed up all kinds of equipment needed for night fishing and put them in the car. The live streaming equipment that needed charging had been charged, so there would be no power cuts in the middle of streaming. He had prepared all the night fishing equipment. Only then did Fang Hao set off. This time, he didn''t call anyone else to join him. He was planning to go night fishing alone. Off he went! ... "Eh? What''s this? The host is going night fishing again in the evening?" "I''m not seeing things, am I?" "Hahaha, what a pleasant surprise, I was just wondering when I''d be able to see the host''s live stream again, but it turns out there''s another one tonight." "Wow, fishing this frequently? He went during the day... and now again at night, has the host gone mad? Does he not need sleep? Can his body handle it?" "Are all fishermen this hardcore?" Some netizens were quite surprised after seeing the updated title in Fang Hao''s live stream room. Chapter 53 - 52: I said Im going fishing, you say Im dead? [Serious Fishing Mister Fang (Night Fishing Live at 9 PM)] After changing the name of the live broadcast room, many people knew in advance that Fang Hao was going to fish again in the evening. It was assumed that after being stimulated during the day, the other party wouldn''t start a live broadcast for these two days, but unexpectedly, here he was again in the evening. For the water friends who liked watching Fang Hao''s live broadcasts, this was like finding an unexpected surprise. "I admire the fishing spirit of the host, even if he fails to catch any fish, he is not discouraged and still fights on the front lines of fishing." "Defeated time and again, yet he fights on time after time, he won''t rest until he catches a fish." "This is the spirit our fishing folks should have!" "But I''m worried about what will happen if the host gets old and still can''t catch any fish?" Some water friends were also worried about Fang Hao''s health, fearing that he might overexert himself. "He just went fishing during the day, and now again at night Does Brother Hao not need to sleep?" "Take it easy, host. If you wear yourself out, we won''t have anything to watch in the future. I still want to see you catch a fish in my lifetime." "Young man, you have to exercise some control." "Just last year, someone in our village died from fishing." "So the host mustn''t die, otherwise, we''d lose a source of fun." "What! The host is dead?" "????" "..." "Looking forward to it Another hour and we''ll see the host''s live broadcast." Everyone arrived early at Fang Hao''s live broadcast room, waiting for him to go live. There was still an hour to go before the live broadcast, and already quite a few people were squatting in the broadcast room. It was easy to see just how popular Fang Hao was now. The broadcast hadn''t even started, and there was already a crowd waiting. Hu Ya Company, Su Baige was originally planning to go home and rest this evening, but upon seeing that Fang Hao was going to continue live streaming, she immediately decided to go back to the company and work overtime. Until the popularity of Fang Hao''s live broadcast stabilized, she would always keep a close eye on this fishing streamer she had scouted. Ready to solve any problems that might arise and to ensure his success. This was her most promising streamer under her wing, and she would provide Fang Hao with the best resources for promotion. For tonight''s live broadcast, she already had plans for how to arrange promotional activities for Fang Hao. ... Fang Hao had made thorough preparations for this fishing trip. He had brought various new equipment; even the fishing clothes had been changed. These clothes had a self-cleaning feature; they stayed clean without washing, not a speck of dirt on them. For someone who didn''t love doing laundry, this was exceptionally convenient. No sweat smell and still squeaky clean. It was as if the clothes were professionally dry-cleaned, saving a lot of trouble. He had changed into these clothes at home so that even when the temperature dropped at midnight, he wouldn''t feel chilly, no need to carry a light jacket. This set of fishing clothes was indeed very convenient, saving Fang Hao a lot of hassle. Beyond that, he had put on gloves that he won from the Treasure Chest. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ready for when he would fish. The Tongyang River, as one of the biggest tributaries within Binjiang, has a large and gentle flow with an open water surface, making it a great spot for fishing. Normally, many anglers would fish in this river. Fang Hao had fished here a few times before he started live streaming, and had some catches. Although the fish were not very big, at least he had caught some fish. Unlike these last few times, let''s not even talk about catching big ones over ten pounds; he hadn''t even caught a small whitebait weighing a few ounces. Not even a single hair. So after buying a new fishing rod, Fang Hao chose a new spot, planning to fish in the Tongyang River. It was a place where he had caught fish before, after all. A sense of reunion with the old grounds. These were places familiar to him. Combined with the new fishing rod he had bought. Fang Hao believed that tonight he would surely catch a fish. He had absolute confidence. It''s like if you had done a test paper before, getting a score of seventy, and then did it again, would you fail? A gentle breeze blew by the riverside, bringing the last whispers of summer. Fang Hao parked his car in an open area by the river, then moved his stuff from the car to the ground. It wasn''t too much. Just some fishing gear, and also a chair. Since it was nighttime, he didn''t need a sunshade umbrella, and he didn''t use one. He hadn''t used a sunshade during the day, just sitting under the sun. His clothes had an auto-adjust feature, so there was no need to worry about getting a heatstroke under the sun. Just wearing a hat was enough, as the temperature of his body adjusted automatically. He didn''t feel the heat at all. After setting everything up, he found his usual fishing spot. It was a great spot. A clear line of sight, good location. The water flow was smooth. And there were plenty of fish in his spot, making it not too hard to catch some. That''s why Fang Hao was fully confident about fishing tonight. Not worried in the slightest about not catching any fish. Brimming with confidence. With all preparations complete, Fang Hao checked the time: it was 8:45 PM. He was a solid fifteen minutes ahead of schedule. With time to spare, he decided to start the live stream early and chat with the viewers in the live chat. Otherwise, he would be a bit bored on his own. As soon as Fang Hao turned on the live stream, a swarm of people flooded in, pushing the viewership past a hundred thousand. "???" Seeing so many people join in an instant left Fang Hao stunned. What''s going on? Why are there so many people? It wasn''t even nine o''clock yet. He started the live stream more than ten minutes earlier than planned. And to have so many people waiting so early... He wasn''t some big-time streamer. Fang Hao thought if he started the live stream early, it would be good to have just a thousand viewers. But the reality far exceeded his expectations. "Wow, is the streamer doing a surprise stream?" "Wasn''t it agreed to start at nine? Now it''s only a little past 8:40." "Hehe, I like it when the streamer doesn''t stick to the schedule like this." "Finally seeing the streamer again, it''s such a pleasant surprise." "Awesome, the streamer is night fishing again." "It''s a shame I''m not in Binjiang, otherwise, I''d definitely come and stake out the streamer tonight," said a viewer, even considering making the trip to find Fang Hao. "Haha, why don''t we all go and stake out the streamer together next time? Anyone want to sign up?" Under the rallying call of a viewer named "Milky Pink Powder", a bunch of people responded in agreement. "I''m in." "I support this. Count me in for the signup!" "Can someone bring a fish for the streamer? It would be so sad to see him not catch anything again." "I want to hide in the bushes and watch the streamer!" "Can we get some justice from the heavens, Demacia style?" "66666." "Streamer? Are you still alive? I saw people saying you died..." Just then, this message popped up out of the blue, silencing everyone for a few seconds. "???" Damn, who''s spreading such rumors? "Who said the streamer died?" "When did this happen?" Chapter 54 - 53 A Cold Joke The emergence of this bullet comment not only baffled Fang Hao but also left a major group of viewers in the live room stunned. Where did this rumor come from? "Didn''t someone say earlier that a fisherman had died..." That person timidly posted another comment in the live room. "..." "..." Everyone watching was left speechless. "That was someone else..." This guy''s thought process, it seemed, was a bit different from others. People talked about some fisherman dying, not the streamer. Although Fang Hao was also a fisherman, it was a different story. Not the same person. But speaking of this. The viewers were still a bit worried about Fang Hao''s health. "Streamer, can your body take it if you don''t rest?" "Yeah, streamer, you''ve already been fishing for such a long time during the day, and then you come fishing at night without resting... Can your body handle it?" "Why don''t you just fish casually for two hours tonight, streamer, and then go to sleep? Don''t pull an all-nighter." The crowd was genuinely concerned for him, genuinely afraid that Fang Hao''s body might suffer from overexertion. "Don''t worry everyone, I''m in great shape, otherwise, I wouldn''t have come out to fish." "It''s strange to say, but." "This afternoon, when I had some time, I studied the Innate Skill and practiced the Breathing and Exhaling Technique according to the steps described in the secret manual. Surprisingly, after practicing for a while, I felt more and more spirited; even better than after six or seven hours of sleep." "Right now, I feel like I''m brimming with energy, like I could punch a cow to death." Fang Hao saw the concerned bullet comments from the viewers and shared his own situation with them. He also mentioned his attempt to practice the Innate Skill that afternoon. That was something he could feel himself. "Ha? Punch a cow to death? Streamer, you''re blowing your own trumpet... why not say you can fly to the heavens and dig through the earth now?" Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Streamer, you''re not fooling us, are you? Did you really practice the Innate Skill?" "Tsk, tsk, tsk, you really are bold, streamer, daring to try it out." "Streamer, you keep practicing, keep it up... I want to see if there will be any changes after a few months of practice." "If you really do master it, streamer, you''ll have to teach us brothers in the live room." "Right, in times of prosperity, don''t forget each other." The viewers didn''t pay much attention to Fang Hao''s practice of the Innate Skill. Most took it as a joke. Like doing radio exercises. As for whether he could really master anything, that was almost an impossibility. No one believed you could train to become a master. Fang Hao was unable to prove it now. He had only been introduced to it for a little over an hour that afternoon, scarcely enough time to become a master. He just felt that his mental state and physical energy were better than before. Other than that, there seemed to be no changes. How could he demonstrate that? He could only continue to practice and see if there would be any changes later. Fang Hao wasn''t in a hurry, he had all the time in the world. He would just practice when he had the chance. Martial arts couldn''t be achieved overnight; it needed time and gradual accumulation. Whether he could master it was another matter. He was currently just treating it as a health activity, taking it as exercise. "Who knows if it can be mastered, just treat it as cultivating health." Fang Hao was quite open-minded about it. He was just practicing casually, not necessarily aiming to achieve any special feat. "By the way, do you guys know if the National football team has any matches coming up?" Fang Hao remembered the previous radio sports news and asked in the live room. He was still quite skeptical that the National football team could beat Italy and unsure whether there was a match. He wasn''t very familiar with football, just aware that the National football team''s level was quite poor, the kind that''s at the bottom of the rankings. "Eh? Streamer, have you taken a liking to football now?" "Streamer, if you want to watch football, don''t watch the National football team, watch the top five leagues. That''s where the action is." The viewers thought Fang Hao had become a fan of football and recommended he watch the matches of the top five leagues, which were more exciting and enjoyable to watch. "Exactly, anyway, the National football team is a hopeless case, ''mud that won''t stick to the wall''." "But... it seems like the National football team changed coaches a while ago, the former head coach Li Tong got arrested, and they got a new coach; there might be some changes." "The National football team... has a match the day after tomorrow against Italy." There were quite a few informed people in the live room; they quickly clarified the details about the National football team''s upcoming match. Indeed, there was a match against Italy the day after tomorrow. "No point in watching that match; the National football team playing against Italy is pure masochism." "Blindly predicting a 7:0, Italy triumphs." "If Italy had a sense of propriety, it might end with a score like 5:1." Not a single person was optimistic about the National football team; everyone believed Italy would crush them. The two teams were simply incomparable. It''s like our table tennis; would we lose to a small African country? That''s basically impossible. Is it really that bad? Seeing everyone thinking that Italy would trounce the National football team, Fang Hao started to doubt the authenticity of the radio news. He hesitated for a moment but still shared the news he had heard on the radio. Of course, he didn''t mention it was from the radio. "Is there a possibility that the National football team might beat Italy..." "Ha ha ha, streamer, you''re too funny." "How could that possibly happen?" Everyone burst into laughter at Fang Hao''s words. "This isn''t a sci-fi or fantasy movie." "Such a cold joke." "Even if Italy filled the Pacific Ocean with water, they still wouldn''t lose to the National football team." "Unless it''s a rigged match." "Streamer, are you talking about women''s football?" "Streamer, let''s not make wild guesses if we don''t know football." "Rather than guessing if the National football team can beat Italy, let''s bet on whether the streamer can catch a fish tonight." No one took Fang Hao''s words seriously. Seeing everyone''s opinions, Fang Hao began to doubt the information from the radio broadcast. He''d just have to wait for the match the day after tomorrow to see the actual result. Never mind; better not think about it. Just focus on fishing. This is where he shines. Tonight, he would show everyone what a real fishing expert looks like. "Previously, it was just a warm-up; I haven''t shown my full capability yet." Fang Hao became confident. Armed with a new fishing rod and fully prepared, could he possibly fail to catch a fish? That''s unthinkable. "Oh? Streamer, you''re quite confident tonight." "Let''s see what the streamer catches tonight; anyway, I don''t believe it will be a fish!" Chapter 55 - 54 Who Seriously Watches Fishing "Host, do you know how many more fish that little boy caught during the daytime?" As soon as this was mentioned, Fang Hao''s complexion turned dark. Are you doing this on purpose? It''s just like bringing up the worst possible thing. At such a happy moment, you just have to bring up something unhappy. Don''t push me to silence you at such a joyful time! "Moderator!!!!" "Haha, he''s getting anxious, the host is getting anxious." "I''m dying of laughter, the host must have hit a sore spot." "When a person is good-looking and someone calls them ugly, they just smile faintly. But when a truly ugly person is called ugly, they get angry because it''s the truth." "It''s the host''s own fault for not catching a single fish." "I guess the little boy must have caught a few more afterward." "It''s like a newbie gift pack, novices have such good luck. I''ll try fishing someday to see if I have that kind of luck." "Hehe, bros, I''ve already bought a fishing rod. I plan to try fishing tomorrow." "Me too, after watching the host''s fishing livestream, even I, who have never fished before, want to give it a try." "..." Actually, that little boy did catch one more after Fang Hao left, making for a total of four fish. The boy''s father, Fishing Buddy Zhang, had posted photos in the fishing group, so Fang Hao knew perfectly well. But the clearer it was, the more it hurt. Seeing others catch fish one after another, while his own space remained empty. Fang Hao simply blocked the group messages afterward. Doing so meant he wouldn''t see the messages usually, avoiding the daily sight of others'' fish photos. When he wanted to chat, he''d join the conversation; when he didn''t, he kept the messages blocked. This made him feel a lot better. As long as he didn''t see the messages, it was like no one else was catching fish. Even if he didn''t catch any himself, he wouldn''t feel too bad. At this time, Fang Hao''s livestream room had also broken through a million viewers. In less than two minutes, it shot from one hundred thousand to a million the growth was incredibly fast. Hu Ya Platform gave plenty of prominence too, not only featuring him in the most visible spot on the homepage but also giving a pop-up recommendation. Nearly everyone entering the Hu Ya Platform could see the recommendation. This showed how much Hu Ya valued him. Su Baige hadn''t even eaten dinner, watching the backend the whole time, fearing any possible emergency might arise. Indeed, when she saw Fang Hao go live a few minutes earlier than scheduled, she was glad she hadn''t left her post. Immediately, she pushed all the recommendations she had arranged beforehand. That''s how Fang Hao''s livestream room grew so quickly. In the evening, the audience for livestreams is even bigger than during the daytime; this was prime time. One million viewers was not Fang Hao''s limit. The viewership in his room kept rising rapidly, and maybe... the evening''s tally could potentially surpass two million! Su Baige was also looking forward to this moment. She believed in Fang Hao''s potential. She felt fortunate to have discovered such a treasure of a host. If she hadn''t made a decisive move to poach him, that would have been a true loss. Compared to this, Shark Platform was somewhat unhappy. They had lost a host with a million-viewer potential for nothing. And looking at the situation, a million was not the limit for Fang Hao''s viewership; it was still on the rise, making it hard for anyone to conclude his popularity was just that. Five million? Or ten million viewers? It was difficult to say, given he had only been livestreaming for a short while and was nowhere near his peak. Just a few days ago, he had been their Shark Platform host. But not only had they failed to recognize such a promising newcomer, they had even sealed his livestream room over some issues, leading to Hu Ya poaching him. They didn''t gain any advantage in this ordeal. He inadvertently gifted his rival, Hu Ya, a God of Wealth. That was the most unsettling part. Just for today, the traffic on Shark Platform slipped by quite a bit, roughly about fifteen percent less than usual. By contrast, Hu Ya was bustling with activity, truly lively, with their overall traffic experiencing a surge today. Obviously, this spike in traffic included some of the loss from Shark Platform. "Everyone, think of some ways we can remedy this?" Losing a Fang Hao won''t be crippling for Shark Platform; they aren''t short of anchors with a million fans. Who doesn''t have a few pillars of their community? But a decline in traffic, that is the real issue. What they need to do now is stabilize the platform''s traffic; that''s the most important task at hand. Shark Platform held an emergency meeting late into the night to discuss countermeasures. ... How could Fang Hao easily silence his beloved viewers? At most, he would ban them from speaking for 365 days... just joking, it''s just a thirty-second ban for a bit of show effect. That''s his style of live streaming. Relaxed, comfortable, without any burdens. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mingling with this group of viewers as one of them. That''s also why so many people like watching his live streams. They''re drawn to such a light-hearted, cheerful atmosphere. With the pressures of everyday life weighing heavily, it''s essential to find something joyful to alleviate the stress. Watching Fang Hao fail to catch fish is their greatest pleasure. It''s so much fun to tease the host in all sorts of ways. Whether they can learn fishing skills or whether the host can catch a fish, it''s all the same. They''re not here to learn techniques through the live stream. Those serious about learning fishing skills wouldn''t watch Fang Hao''s live stream, lol. They might be afraid of learning how to not catch any fish. "Has the host changed the fishing spot again tonight?" Under the flashlight''s glow, the audience also noticed that the surroundings seemed a bit different from before. The river before them appeared deeper and broader than during the day, and the current was smoother. "You''re not wrong, I did switch to a new fishing spot." "I used to fish here often before I started live streaming, and I''ve caught quite a few fish in this spot." "I know precisely where the fish are in this area." "So tonight, you guys will witness the moment I catch a fish." Fang Hao''s confidence was back. He was convinced he could catch fish that night. This was his lucky place. He had never returned empty-handed from here. "Oh? That confident?" "Seeing the host this confident puts my mind at ease." "Host, don''t talk big now. Even if you''ve caught fish before, it''s no guarantee you''ll catch one today." "Waiting for the moment the host gets a slap in the face, I sure don''t believe you can catch one." "The hunting moment is upon us." "Let''s see what the host will catch tonight." Now, everyone was looking forward to seeing Fang Hao make a fool of himself. Fang Hao was also aware of the nature of his viewers in the live stream; each one of them was his little hater. He had them all figured out. Alright, since you all don''t believe I can catch a fish, then I''ll show you how I''m going to catch one this time. If I don''t show some real skill, you''ll all think I''m Hello Kitty. Uncle may endure it, but Auntie can''t. Chapter 56 - 55: It moved, it really moved, this time its definitely alive! Fang Hao took out the new fishing rod he had bought for a little more than a hundred bucks, the one he had purchased after lunch that day. He was planning to use this rod for fishing tonight. After taking it out, he felt that it was heavier than his previous rods. It was made from ordinary fiberglass combined with multiple layers of carbon cloth. You get what you pay for. A fishing rod that costs just over a hundred yuan can''t possibly be made entirely out of carbon fiber material. That wouldn''t even cover the cost. So there was no need to expect too much from the material. As long as it was usable and worked well, that was enough. If he managed to catch fish tonight, he would buy a better fishing rod to use later. If he didn''t catch any fish tonight, then this rod would be even less necessary. He would continue to use the special rod given as a system reward. Aside from being heavier, the fishing rod was quite decent overall and felt comfortable to use. Once he had prepared the rod and adjusted the float, he started to prepare the bait, which he had readied at home before leaving so that he didn''t have to mix it on the spot. He casually threw some bait into the water to lure the fish, then baited the hook before casting it into the river. Everything was ready now, except for the east wind. It was all up to whether the fish were willing to cooperate. Dear fish brethren, it''s all on you tonight. I hope to break my record of zero catches. There were some fellow fishermen by the banks of the Tongyang River at night, so Fang Hao wasn''t alone. But those people were at a distance from Fang Hao, so they wouldn''t get in each other''s way. Everyone was fishing on their own. Fang Hao could focus on his fishing. The viewers in the livestream were all watching Fang Hao, and a bunch of them started making bets on what he would catch this time. The persona of Fang Hao failing to catch fish had already sunk deep into their hearts. Very few people believed he would catch any fish tonight. Even though he was full of confidence right now. "The streamer''s confidence, you know the drill. The more confident he is, the less likely he catches anything." "It does seem to be the case, eh? Last time, the streamer was so confident he could catch fish, what happened then?" "I''d rather believe the streamer will reel in a cannon than believe he can catch a fish." "Haha, aren''t you guys a bit too distrustful of the streamer?" "I''m different. I always believe the streamer can catch fish (Hey Hao, can you put the knife down first?)." "A newbie passing by. Is this the Corpse-fishing streamer''s room? How many bodies has the streamer caught now? (joking)" "..." While Fang Hao was concentrating on fishing, his viewers were having a great time. The chat in the livestream was never empty, always filling the screen. If all the messages were displayed at once, the entire screen would be covered in text, and not even a shadow of a person would be visible. This showed how popular Fang Hao was at the moment. The viewership in his room had surpassed one and a half million. He had already matched the highest viewership record of the day. And the numbers were still rising quickly, nowhere near its peak. Many who came to watch the livestream couldn''t help but click in after seeing the recommendation on the Hu Ya platform''s homepage. They were curious to see the real face behind the legendary Corpse-fishing streamer. Naturally, his popularity continued to climb. Some viewers, who normally didn''t watch fishing streams, were also drawn in by the curiosity stirred by Hu Ya''s recommendation. They wanted to see what was so interesting about fishing. After tuning in, they were captivated by the atmosphere in the room and suddenly found themselves not wanting to leave. It was as if a special magic was attracting everyone. They became addicted and couldn''t extricate themselves. It was a toxic livestreaming room. A fun-filled livestreaming room. Everyone who joined was thoroughly entertained. And there were some who were just curious to see what Fang Hao would reel in, watching eagerly to satisfy their curiosity. As for watching the fishing... Sorry, it seemed that very few people really cared whether any fish would be caught. It seemed the direction of the chat in the room had started to deviate somewhat. Fang Hao wasn''t in a hurry. He understood that being anxious was of no use. He was competing against himself and also against the viewers in the stream. No one believed he could catch a fish. So, he was determined to prove them wrong with his actions. Action is the most persuasive. Only catching a fish myself is the best way to persuade. The float hasn''t moved yet. But that''s normal. I''d just baited the spot not long ago; the nearby fish probably hadn''t smelled the food yet. I wasn''t in a hurry. Fishing requires patience. Without patience, what kind of fishing would that be? Returning to the familiar spot to fish, Fang Hao felt much better than before. He completely shook off the gloomy mood from the morning. Time passed slowly. Fang Hao was immersed in it and didn''t pay much attention to the live stream viewers. Until a voice echoed in his mind. "Congratulations, host, for breaking through two million viewers in your live stream, you''ve earned a Platinum Treasure Box." When his live stream viewership broke two million, he received another Treasure Chest reward. This time it was a Platinum Treasure Box. The same as the reward when he reached one million viewership. The sudden reward took Fang Hao by surprise. Reaching two million viewers and getting a reward was quite unexpected, a pleasant surprise at that. No one would complain about too many rewards. As long as the system was willing to give, Fang Hao was willing to accept. If you gave ten, then that would be even more delightful. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, that was unlikely to happen. Fang Hao didn''t have any extravagant hopes of getting ten Treasure Chest rewards at once. The reward for the Platinum Treasure Box was successfully issued, stored in the System Space, to be opened later to see what good stuff was inside. Fang Hao was in a good mood, even more relaxed, and increasingly unhurried. "The streamer has such a cheeky smile." "Did something good happen?" Through the live stream camera, the audience saw the faint change in Fang Hao''s expression. They speculated whether Fang Hao had encountered some good fortune to look so happy. Unfortunately, no one answered their questions. Because before long, Fang Hao finally saw the float move. The float jerked slightly. Fang Hao''s body shook, and his spirit revived instantly. But he wasn''t hasty; instead, he focused and waited quietly for the fish to take the bait. This critical moment required full attention. It was crucial for whether he would catch a fish or not. He even dared not breathe through his mouth, holding his breath, just waiting for the target to bite. "Here it comes." "This time it''s definitely a fish." Seeing the movement of the float, Fang Hao was confident that this time it really was a fish biting. This felt different from the previous times he''d caught something. At that moment, the float plunged down. The target had taken the bait. Fang Hao was sure of it. He felt the struggle as he pulled on the line; this time, it definitely wasn''t something strange he''d caught. It felt different. Alive! It was alive! This time it was for sure a fish. He was certain beyond doubt! Though it wasn''t very heavy, it was at least a fish. Fang Hao felt an urge to cry; it hadn''t been easy. This period had been really depressing, not catching a single fish. Now it seemed heaven was finally compensating him. Chapter 57 - 56 Start the Pot, Heat the Oil He could distinctly feel the sensation of a living creature struggling at the other end of the fishing rod. It couldn''t be wrong. The target was moving. What he had hooked wasn''t something dead. The struggle wasn''t particularly strong; from the force of it, the fish was likely only about half a pound to a pound. This was a breakthrough from zero to one. It was different. Fang Hao suppressed the excitement in his heart. Careful, careful, it wasn''t easy to finally hook a fish, he couldn''t let it get away now. "This time it''s definitely a fish, I can feel it moving," Fang Hao was sure of his judgment. "Damn it." "The host is about to land a fish." "No way? Could the host have gotten it wrong?" "That shouldn''t be the case, it''s possible that he really has a fish this time." Everyone cared more than anyone else. At the moment when the fish was hooked, the viewers also saw Fang Hao''s action with the rod and the expression on his face, and suddenly had a feeling of foreboding. This felt different from the previous times he had hooked something. "Could it be that what''s hooked isn''t a fish?" Still, some viewers weren''t quite convinced. "If it weren''t a fish, the host wouldn''t look like that, and he wouldn''t say that whatever he hooked was moving." "All right, folks, the grand finale of Brother Hao''s fishing is here, let''s all disperse." "If he''s caught a fish, we won''t need to watch fishing streams anymore." "Ahhh, I don''t believe it." "According to the script, the host isn''t supposed to catch a fish." "No, no, if the host catches a fish, the fun of the livestream will be much less." "Diver underwater, did you hang the wrong thing?" "Could it be he hooked the diver (sideways glance laugh)?" Everyone''s attention was drawn by Fang Hao. Everyone in the livestream room watched him as he fished the thing out of the water. In this tense moment. The barrage of messages in the livestream decreased significantly, many viewers hardly dared to breathe; some were even more nervous than Fang Hao, all waiting to witness this historic moment. Did Fang Hao really catch a fish? That was the most important thing. One second, two seconds... The hearts of most viewers were being tugged. Until they saw in the livestream camera, Fang Hao lifted the rod, pulling a long thing from the surface of the water with a bent and twisted shape, much like... "An eel?" "It sort of looks like it, but not quite..." As the thing was pulled closer, everyone got to see the true face of Lu Mountain. "Damn, it''s a snake!" "What kind of snake?" "Host, be careful, don''t get bitten by the snake." "Judging by the pattern on its body, it looks like a water snake?" "66666!" "This fishing skill is too awesome, even a snake is hooked." After confirming that it was a water snake, the entire livestream room instantly exploded. "Ha-ha, the host is as consistently stable as ever." "I was so scared, I thought the host was really going to catch a fish." "Phew, it''s good he didn''t catch a fish." "Now I can watch the host''s livestreams with peace of mind again." "Slurp, that snake looks a bit fat..." "Start the pot and heat the oil, just fry the water snake directly, crunchy and delicious." "Heh heh, I knew it, the host definitely couldn''t catch a fish." "It''s just a pity it''s not a white snake." "Goodness me, you still want to pretend to be Xu Xian holding an umbrella on the side." "..." The livestream room was very lively, and the barrage of messages started cascading again. Instantly filling the whole screen. When the viewers saw that the thing Fang Hao had fished up was a water snake, everyone was laughing their heads off. Too funny. My fishing skills really are bizarreit''s true that I haven''t caught a single fish. And this time was no different. My persona as the guy who can''t catch fish is truly secured. ... The only exception was Fang Hao, whose whole body went numb when he saw that what he''d pulled up from the water was a water snake, not a fish. It''s true he caught something. It''s true that what he caught was alive. He wasn''t wrong about that. But this thing was not a fish at all, it was a water snake. His face froze in excitement. "A snake???" After all this time waiting, just as he had almost convinced himself he had caught a fish, the end result was a crushing blow to the head. It completely knocked him for a loop. He couldn''t believe that he had pulled up a snake of all things. This is playing with snakes now. Why did it have to be a snake? Damn it, I''m not Xu Xian. Catching a snake is no use to me; I can''t even play with it. The snake he''d caught was still twisting its body while hanging in the air, its sinuous form wriggling as if trying to escape the hook. But the hook was firmly lodged in its mouth; there was no way it could break free. Seeing the water snake he had caught, Fang Hao''s eyes turned red. Why did this have to happen? Why would he catch a snake? He was truly in a frenzy. He felt this time he had the greatest chance of catching a fish, yet, in the end, he landed a snake. Why couldn''t he catch a fish? There are so many people catching fish, why am I the only one missing out? All I want is to catch a fish, not some giant one. In the past I was foolish, wanting to land a twenty or thirty pounder. But now it''s different, I just want to catch a fish, even a tiny whitebait would do, just to break my streak of zeroes. But even this modest wish hasn''t been fulfilled. I still haven''t caught a fish. This time I landed another odd thing, a snake. Looks like it might be the fishing rod''s problem. Even changing fishing rods didn''t help. Maybe it really is an issue with my own luck; I should find time to pray to Buddha and rid myself of this bad luck. I''m really too unlucky. Logically, with my skills, it''s impossible that I haven''t caught a single fish by now. Some kid even caught four fish. Are you telling me that kid''s fishing skills are better than mine? That can''t be possible. The kid was fishing for the first time, didn''t know a thing about it, just playing around for fun. After Fang Hao pulled the snake up, he pinned the snake''s head down with a stick, then, wearing gloves, grabbed its head to force the snake to open its mouth. Water snakes are non-venomous; they just hurt a bit when they bite. So he wasn''t afraid of being bitten by the water snake. He also didn''t understand why the creature would bite his bait. Then he took a pair of tweezers, located the fishhook the snake had bitten, and slowly extracted it. After removing the fishhook, Fang Hao immediately tossed the water snake back into the river. He threw it far away. He absolutely couldn''t let it bite his hook again. Such a false sense of happiness. Why does life have to be so tough? Can''t I have my moment of joy? Fang Hao''s heart sank again. Just as he was starting to feel happy for a few minutes, his mood was on the brink of exploding again. But having only been there for less than half an hour, Fang Hao wasn''t about to go back so soon. Keep fishing. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The more it went on, the less Fang Hao wanted to give up. He refused to believe that he''d keep failing to catch fish indefinitely. If you look at it from another angle, at least what he caught this time was alive, which is somewhat of an improvement over before. Chapter 58 - 57: The Anchor Feeds the Fish Well, Let Me Buy Another Villa Next Year This time, the thing Fang Hao pulled up was alive. So the next time, it might be a fish! It gets better each time. Eventually, the Goddess of Fortune will look after me. By then, not to mention catching a fish, it would even be possible to catch a big one weighing dozens of pounds. When luck is at its worst, it definitely bounces back. There is no way I would be unlucky forever. Fang Hao''s brain CPU started working again, madly cheering himself on in the crazy KTV of his mind. His mindset was still relatively optimistic. Encountering such a situation only made him slightly explode, but he could still control himself. If it were someone else, having not caught any fish for so long, they might have broken the fishing rod, and never fish again. So heartbroken, sealing off love forever. Fortunately, Fang Hao was not the type to give up when facing difficulties. The more setbacks he faced, the braver he became. He was depressed, but he did not give up. The less he caught fish, the more he insisted. This time, Fang Hao didn''t catch a fish, but instead caught a snake, which made the viewers in the live stream burst out laughing again. They just enjoyed seeing Fang Hao not catching any fish. If he caught one, it wouldn''t be as fun. Seeing Fang Hao continuing his streak of not catching fish made them very happy, each of them jeering in the live stream. "Don''t cry, host. At least we caught something, so it''s not a total bust." "It''s a shame about that plump water snake, though; it would probably be nice in a stew." "Whoa, dude, you''ve got a bold taste, eh? Eating anything." "There''s nothing we folks from Yue province wouldn''t eat; it''s all about how it''s cooked." That guy already had several recipes in mind. "Cough cough, actually, it''s not necessary to eat the snake; it can also be used. Snakes are cold-blooded, they can''t regulate their body temperature, then the mixing of cold and warmth the feeling exquisite." "???" "Awesome!" "Your previous incarnation must''ve been Xu Xian." "It''s really tough to be quick on the uptake these days." "Ah ah ah, this isn''t the kindergarten bus, let me off." "This damn bus is running over my face." The style in the live stream seemed to be changing again. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao was just rolling his eyes. This bunch of trolls really just waited to laugh at his failures. As long as he didn''t catch any fish, they were happier than anyone. Each of them was definitely one of his ''haters.'' Seeing them dragging the topic all over the place again, Fang Hao was speechless. Forget it, I should just think about how to catch some fish. Since changing to a new fishing rod hadn''t helped me catch any fish. That means it''s not the rod''s problem; the system hadn''t meddled with the rod. The previous rod rewarded to him was still usable. Fang Hao decided to grab that rod. He had brought it along this time too. It was originally intended as a spare, but now he would use it too. That way, he could fish with two rods at the same time soon. Double rods in action. Another rod means another chance to catch fish. Two rods, plus fully equipped. I don''t believe it. These fish still won''t bite. Tonight, Fang Hao was determined to challenge these fish. After all, Tongyang River was a place he used to fish often; he was very familiar with it. With the right timing and location on his side, now only the human element of luck was lacking. Just with a bit more luck, he could definitely catch fish. When Fang Hao took out the second fishing rod, the people in the live stream were also drawn. "Is the host going to fish with two rods?" "Adding a rod increases the probability of catching a fish, right?" "But do you think it will help, host?" "Host, if it really doesn''t work, let''s just get a net and call it, another rod doesn''t seem very useful." "Don''t worry, even if the host used five fishing rods, I wouldn''t believe he could catch any fish." A group of people began to tease even more when they saw Fang Hao taking out a second fishing rod. "You guys got it wrong. Is the host here to fish? Having multiple rods is just for show. He''s actually here to feed the fish." "Master Feeder, Mr. Fang, at your service." "My family is in the bait business. I plan to get rich off the host and then buy a Mercedes." "Host, keep feeding those fish and let me buy another villa next year." "Just asking weakly, is it too late for me to switch to the bait business?" "Hahaha, can''t do it, I''m dying of laughter." Aside from Fang Hao, everyone else was having a great time. Everyone was having too much fun. "How about we organize a viewers'' fishing event in the live stream? Then, people from the same area can fish with the host." "That''s a good idea." "I''m local to Binjiang, I can join then." "Ah, I''m not from Binjiang though. When can the host come to our place to fish?" Some viewers not in the local area suddenly felt envious. "I feel the same." "I strongly suggest the host visit our Sichuan Province." "Coming to our place works too." "..." These viewers not in Binjiang were hoping Fang Hao would someday come to their cities to fish. For now, only those in the same area could organize. "Organize a viewers'' fishing event?" Fang Hao also saw these viewers'' suggestions. This idea wasn''t bad; it''d be lively for everyone to fish together. Fang Hao was indifferent. "Alright, let''s find a time later to all get together and fish." Fang Hao agreed to it. "Hehe, just waiting for the host to say that!" "Don''t worry host, if you can''t catch fish by then, I''ll dive in and hang one for you, guaranteeing you the first catch." "Wow, then we can meet up close then." "Cough, don''t mess around, this is proper fishing." While chatting with the viewers in the live stream about organizing the event, he also cast the second fishing rod into the water. Both rods were in the water now. Next, it was just waiting for the fish to bite. With this added rod, Fang Hao felt like his chances of catching a fish were even greater. Just didn''t believe it. No way the fish wouldn''t bite like this! ... ... "How is this host so popular?" When Fang Hao''s popularity broke through two million, many people started noticing him. Including some internet celebrity agencies and big clubs. Some of them, after seeing Fang Hao''s rise, were very envious. So popular, must be huge traffic. They began to study Fang Hao. The more they studied, the more amazed they became. He got popular way too fast. It hadn''t been long, and the live stream already had over two million viewers. "Creating a persona of not being able to catch fish?" "Do netizens now like to watch these things?" "It''s different from usual fishing, kind of interesting." "Maybe we can get people to imitate it." After seeing how popular Fang Hao was, these internet celebrity agencies also had the idea to get others to imitate him. These people specialized in creating internet celebrities; how could they miss such an opportunity? Moreover, after studying Fang Hao, they realized they could create a similar persona. So they thought about getting some of their fishing celebrities to try riding the wave. This kind of move was too common. Also, it was a typical tactic used by these internet celebrity agencies. They also planned to create another internet celebrity who couldn''t catch fish. To see how it would turn out. Chapter 59 - 58 Wow, This Thing Could be Criminal The night by the river was quiet, disturbed only by some noisy clamor. The end of summer buzzed with the incessant sounds of cicadas and frog calls. Fang Hao''s mood gradually calmed down, and he refocused on fishing. In front of him lay two fishing rods. One extra rod meant a higher hope of catching a fish. Five minutes. ... Ten minutes. ... Time slipped by, half an hour gone unnoticed. The fishing rods remained motionless, as still as ever. "Very good, the streamer''s performance is as stable as ever." "What''s the use of two rods? Even if he put down ten, our Brother Hao still wouldn''t catch a fish." "Brother Hao, listen to me, just cast a net, maybe you''ll stand a better chance of catching something." "If that doesn''t work, let''s try electrofishing or blasting the fish, and if we''re still out of luck, we can poison them." "I see a crime right here." "Wow, that''s criminal for sure." "Dude, your idea is dangerous. Electrofishing, blast fishing, and poisoning are all illegal. Let''s forget about that; we still want to watch the streamer''s live broadcast." Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The crowd started bantering in the live stream chat room again. "Blast fishing? Electrofishing? Poisoning? You guys trying to get me locked up or what?" Fang Hao said with irritation upon seeing his viewers discussing such strange things again. "Hahaha." "The streamer is already scared stiff by you guys." "That won''t do, we can''t send the streamer to jail." "If the streamer gets locked up, who will we watch live streams from in the future?" "The streamer''s got such soft and delicate skin, if he went to jail, his little chrysanthemum would turn into a sunflower, huh?" "Hahahaha, sunflower... are you trying to kill me with laughter?" "We''d rather not catch a fish than do something illegal. If push comes to shove, streamer, you could pay me a thousand and I''ll dive in and hang a fish on your hook." "Eight hundred." "Six hundred." "Damn it, you scammers, how dare you steal my business! Three hundred!" "Ninety-nine, let''s not fight over this." "Has it really gotten this competitive..." "..." Fang Hao couldn''t be bothered with them and continued to focus on his own fishing. This time, with two rods in the water, he was determined to catch a fish. Otherwise, it would be even harder to shake off his image of never being able to catch a fish. No way! As a master angler, how could he not catch even a single fish? It was just too embarrassing. Fang Hao refocused on the fishing rods, his gaze shifting back and forth between the two, waiting for the moment a fish would bite. He longed for the moment of a catch. That was what he wanted most right now. Bite the bait, fish brother. Show some face. I''ll bring more bait for you next time. Fang Hao had no idea when the fish would bite. He could only pray silently in his heart, hoping it would happen sooner rather than later. Waiting was always excruciating. After another half-hour, Fang Hao was still without a twitch. Strange. He picked up one of the rods, ready to change the spot and recast the hook. But as he lifted the rod, his expression suddenly changed the next second. Something had caught on the hook underwater; it was difficult to pull. Hmm? Caught on something? Or what could it be? Fang Hao was unclear and didn''t dare to pull too hard. First, he needed to feel out and understand what was going on. But he knew that what he had caught this time was not a fish. Forget it, I''m used to it. He also braced himself a bit. Although he really wanted to catch fish, there was nothing he could do if he didn''t. He then slowly increased the force in his hands, the fishing rod also slowly bent down, signaling that whatever was hooked had some weight to it. When the people in the live streaming room saw Fang Hao''s rod bend down, they instantly perked up. "Hiss... That rod is bending so much, what did he catch this time?" "By the looks of it, it''s not light." "Is a big catch coming?" "Keep dreaming, with the streamer''s luck, it''s impossible to catch a big fish." "Plus, you see there''s no sign of the bobber moving, that means it''s definitely not a fish." "So heavy? Could it be another corpse?" The curiosity of everyone was suddenly aroused. The mention of a corpse excited them. "I think... maybe it''s caught on a tree branch." It''s normal for there to be dead branches under the water. When some people go fishing, they often hook onto these too. Everyone was curious, just waiting for Fang Hao to pull whatever was in the water out. Fang Hao wasn''t watching the live stream room. He was holding the fishing rod, cautiously trying to pull up whatever was down below to see what it was. After trying a bit, he roughly figured out how heavy the hooked object was. About twenty to thirty pounds. Not light at all. So heavy, what could it be? Fang Hao was also somewhat puzzled. Since whatever was hooked wasn''t alive, Fang Hao didn''t have to worry too much. When he pulled the object to the surface of the water, a dark shape could be seen. For the moment, it was still unclear what it was. Fang Hao slowly pulled the object closer. Only then did he see clearly what it was; it was a bag. The fishhook had snagged the bag. The bag was a bit big, about the size of a bucket. It was unclear what was inside that made it so heavy. "The streamer''s luck is truly unmatched, as expected, he didn''t catch any fish." "This time it''s a bag?" "No idea what''s inside this bag." "Could there be some treasure inside?" Some people were hopeful that there might be treasure inside the thing they had caught this time. "This bag... doesn''t look like it has treasures inside, I think what''s inside might be related to a dumped corpse." "Dumping a corpse? Dude, don''t talk about it like that, you''re scaring me, I can''t even watch now." But fortunately, this time, no one chose to leave the live streaming room. Unlike the last time they caught a package and some people, frightened that it might be a baby''s corpse, decided to leave the stream for a while. Even though Fang Hao had a nickname called Corpse-fishing Streamer, it didn''t mean he''d catch corpses every time he went fishing. Even if his luck was bad, it wouldn''t be that bad. "Let''s just see what''s inside the bag when the streamer opens it." The only one who can give an answer now is Fang Hao. Fang Hao fished the caught bag out of the water. It was very heavy. After leaving the surface of the water and losing some buoyancy, it felt even heavier. However, as the water from inside the bag poured out through the gaps, the weight reduced a bit. What could be inside? Why is it so heavy? Not only the audience in the live stream room but Fang Hao himself was curious about the contents of the bag. Anyway, it''s already been pulled up, so let''s check it out. He really wanted to catch fish, but since he hadn''t managed to this time, what could he do? He felt quite helpless too. He moved the camera over to the bag and Fang Hao began to prepare to open the bag and check it. He carefully opened the mouth of the bag. "Hiss..." A snake suddenly shot out from inside the bag. "Holy shit!" "What the hell?" Not only was Fang Hao startled, but the audience in the live streaming room was also scared. Chapter 60 - 59 This seems to be something from the Song Dynasty Who could have thought that there would be a snake inside this bag? Fang Hao staggered a few steps back and sat down on the ground. The snake that suddenly sprang out didn''t manage to attack him; he had dodged it in time. Luckily, his reflexes were quick when he opened the bag. Otherwise, he might really have been bitten by the snake. "Damn, that scared me to death." "What the hell is this?" "Why is there a snake in the bag? Damn, if I ever fish out a bag like this again, I''ll be too scared to open it." The viewers in the live stream room were all startled one by one. The suddenly emerging snake had scared them too. It wasn''t until a while later that everyone could see clearly what kind of snake it was. Another water snake. "Another water snake?" "Could it be that stupid snake we released earlier?" "Even if it''s not, it''s definitely related to the water snake we just released; it could be from the same snake family." After finally getting a clear view, everyone started guessing what the relationship between this snake and the one they had released earlier was. "If they''re not from the same household, they don''t enter the same gate." "Such a stupid snake." Both water snakes were caught by Fang Hao, but one bit the hook, and the other was in the bag. Fang Hao used a stick to flick the snake away, preparing to throw it back into the river. But he didn''t pay attention to the angle, and the snake hit the trunk of a tree by the river bank with a thud before finally falling back into the water. "Uh..." Brother snake, I''m not saying it was on purpose, but do you believe me? Fang Hao''s careless action had almost made the audience in the live stream burst into laughter. "Haha, the host did that on purpose just now, right? I''m dying of laughter." "The snake must be dumbfounded. If you''re going to release me, there''s no need to make me hit a tree, right?" "Snake: ???" "Snake: You''re making it very difficult for me with actions like that." "I really didn''t do it on purpose." Fang Hao awkwardly explained. Really, who could know what kind of dumb luck I''ve stumbled upon tonight. Everything I''ve caught in a row is related to snakes. I''m not usually this unlucky. To alleviate the awkward atmosphere, he turned his attention back to the bag. He would still continue to open the bag to see. Maybe there was something good inside. But this time, Fang Hao was even more cautious. He was afraid that there wasn''t just one snake inside, maybe it was a snake''s nest? Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was all quite possible. Fang Hao used the stick he had in his hand to slowly pry open the mouth of the bag. Fortunately, this time no more snakes sprang out. There were no other signs of snakes inside the bag. It seemed that the water snake might have temporarily used the bag as a dwelling, which is why it was in there. With the bag open, he could see what was inside. There was quite a bit of silt in the bag. No wonder it felt heavy when he pulled it up. Apart from that, there were some pebbles, a few dry tree branches, and shattered pieces of pottery. It was hard to tell how long these things had been sitting underwater. Fang Hao pulled out the contents, And as he cleared out the silt, he discovered something else buried in it. Wait, it looked like a string of copper coins? Even though they were covered by the mud and only a part was showing, Fang Hao still recognized them. Following Fang Hao''s gaze, the audience also spotted these items. "Huh? Copper coins?" "This seems like it could be an antique." The attention of the crowd was also drawn. Because the item was still covered in a lot of mud, it wasn''t clear what it actually was. Fang Hao first picked out the string of stuff from the mud, and then checked to see if there were other things in the mud. Having looked around, except for this string of copper coins, there seemed to be nothing else. For now, the bag contained only mud, stones, some shards of porcelain, and this string of copper coins. What a pity for these shards of porcelainif they hadn''t been broken, this might have been an antique. Fang Hao didn''t study these things and wasn''t clear which dynasty they were from. As for the copper coins. Fang Hao poured some water and washed off the mud on top. When all the mud was cleaned off, he saw several characters engraved on it, "Jianyan Treasure Coin." What was this? Jianyan? Which dynasty is it from? It sounded unfamiliar, he hadn''t heard of it. Fang Hao didn''t know; he had no knowledge of these things. All of this was baffling to him. He had never dealt with antiques before and didn''t understand them. But it didn''t matter that he was clueless, for the people in the livestream provided the answers for Fang Hao. In the livestream with over two million views, there were some who knew. There were indeed many knowledgeable people in the livestream. "Jianyan Treasure Coin? That''s from the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty; Jianyan was his era name." "Too bad, these are just regular small flat coins, they were minted in large quantities during that period and aren''t worth much, probably about fifty yuan each." "If it had ''Back River'' marking, it would be worth some money." "If it''s a ''Folded Three Point Jian'' one, it would be worth even more." Unexpectedly, the viewers in the livestream were quite knowledgeable. This viewer seemed to have studied the history of the Song Dynasty and knew what these were. "And if it''s a ''Jianyan Treasure,'' those are rarer and much more valuable, with a higher quality of minting." "Of course, the rarest of all is the ''Jianyan Treasure Coin,'' that''s a real treasure, almost reaching a state of extreme rarity, acclaimed as one of the ''Hundred Treasures of Ancient Huaxia Coins.'' "Holy shit, this is a real big shot." Some people, having heard this, expressed their admiration. This level of knowledge was not something an ordinary person could match. If one hadn''t delved into it, how could an ordinary person understand this much, even distinguishing so many types within a single copper coin. "Big shot, are you a collector of some kind?" someone asked. "Ahem, I''ve dabbled a bit," humbly replied the viewer with the ID ''Sleeve Arrow.'' "Kudos to the big shot." "You''re not a tomb raider, are you?" "No, that''s not it." "Host, can you bring those porcelain shards closer for me to see?" ''Sleeve Arrow'' was most curious about the already broken shards. He thought that those items were more valuable. Even though they were broken and useless now... they were remnants from the past. They had a certain reference value. Following such an inquiry from him, other viewers also grew curious, eager to see what ''Sleeve Arrow'' could say about them. This was the first time encountering such high-quality content in a livestream. Fang Hao saw the viewers in the livestream and also felt that this person had some expertise. He brought the previously mentioned broken porcelain shards in front of the camera for everyone to examine, curious to see what conclusions could be drawn from them. ... "That''s right." "It''s these items." In a room filled with an ancient charm, a middle-aged man wearing glasses suddenly became excited as he held a tablet in his hands. On the tablet''s screen, there was a pile of shattered porcelain shards. "A glaze that is thick and luscious, as if piled fat, gentle and smooth as jade. The glaze''s multiple, meticulous layers are scraped repeatedly, its brightness settling deeply yet not glaring, its texture organized and methodical..." "Indeed, it is the typical style of the official kilns of the Southern Song Dynasty." Chapter 61 - 60 Guess: There might be something under the water! The porcelain of the Song Dynasty was the most flourishing period in the history of traditional craftsmanship, and the porcelain produced then was also the most exquisite. Especially during the Southern Song, the porcelain made was even more high-end. This high-end quality was not merely due to the use of precious materials or the complexity of the patterns, but also its artistic sophistication and aesthetic. They modeled the shapes after gold and silver vessels and pursued a jade-like quality in the glaze. A clear distinction between the Southern Song period and the Northern Song period was present, significantly influenced by the background of the era. Under the "great migration to the south" of that time, the porcelain of the Southern Song not only inherited the artistic heights of the Northern Song period but also incorporated the scenery of Jiangnan with its lakes and mountains. This was truly the most perfect porcelain. Thus, creating the most thriving and brilliant era of porcelain. "Although they''re just some fragments, they no longer hold any collectible value." "But," "These are of great help to us in studying the history of the Southern Song and its porcelain, facilitating our later restoration work." The middle-aged man wearing glasses felt somewhat excited inside. His name was He Zhenmin, a person who enjoyed collecting and fishing. He had many hobbies. Like most middle-aged men, after reaching a certain age, they start to engage in other interests. His teacher was even more an expert member of the cultural relics restoration group named Han Weixiang, who had a considerable standing in the domestic field of cultural relics. He Zhenmin followed his teacher, and often helped with the restoration of cultural relics when there was nothing else to do. Tonight, he simply wanted to watch a fishing live stream. After entering the Hu Ya Platform, he saw a recommendation about Fang Hao, became curious, and clicked in. After joining, he gradually became intrigued by Fang Hao''s way of fishing. And then he slowly watched up to this point. Only when he saw what Fang Hao fished up did he become so excited. "Streamer, could you not throw away these pieces of porcelain but give them to me instead?" He Zhenmin sent a bullet comment, unaware if the other party would see it. His heart was tense. Just waiting for the other party to respond. "Sleeve Arrow bro, you want these porcelain fragments?" Fang Hao became curious upon seeing this comment. Especially after this performance just now, which left a deep impression on Fang Hao. Clearly, the other party had some research on the matter. If the porcelain had been complete, Fang Hao would naturally not have given it away. But these were now just fragments, of no use. Even if the other party didn''t want them, Fang Hao would have definitely disposed of them. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, these are helpful for our research," He Zhenmin replied. "Research? Are you a cultural relic worker?" Fang Hao asked subconsciously. "Sort of, I restore cultural relics," He Zhenmin continued to reply. "Wow, it turns out our live stream is really filled with talent, a real hidden dragon and crouching tiger," a group of fans were shocked by He Zhenmin''s identity. Finding a cultural reliquary person in a fishing live stream was indeed rare. "I see, so how should I give you these fragments?" Fang Hao nodded. "I''ll give you my address later, and you can mail them to me... No no, I''ll come myself. I''m in the neighboring city and will be right over." He Zhenmin initially thought to have Fang Hao mail the fragments, but he was so eager that he decided to drive there himself. "Okay, then I''ll send you the address privately in a moment, come here to find me when you arrive." Fang Hao proceeded to send the address to He Zhenmin privately through the platform backend, so that he could find him upon arrival. The audience in the livestream was also now curious about what Fang Hao fished up. This fishing really brought up relics. It''s a pity indeed that this string of ancient coins, although ordinary and not valuable, would still be quite nice for collecting. All in all, today''s fishing was not a complete loss; at least there were this string of ancient coins. Fang Hao carefully stored the ancient coins, then packed the porcelain shards in another bag. Then, he continued fishing. "It''s so magical, this river actually yielded antiques." "Let''s go, let''s go fish there tomorrow too, imagine if we also fished up a treasure and struck it rich." "Pity the water is a bit deep, otherwise I''d be tempted to dive and see if there are more antiques down there." "I think there definitely must be more things under the water, it can''t be just this string of coins." "Maybe there used to be a ship that sank here in the past, containing definitely treasures still." "Perhaps there''s a huge underwater tomb too." Everyone eagerly watched the place where Fang Hao was fishing. If ancient coins could be fished from this spot, was it possible to fish up something else as well? After all, the Tongyang River had been around for so long, having some ancient relics underwater was quite normal. With so many dynastic changes over the years, there must be numerous treasures under the waters. This Tongyang River was a thoroughfare in ancient times, where many ships and goods passed through to other places. But with the river being long and deep, it''s hard to know where the treasures may lie. Without professional underwater detection equipment, it''s basically very hard to locate anything. Fang Hao managing to fish up coins was luck beyond description. Although he couldn''t catch fish, the items he fished seemed not too bad either. Seeing that Fang Hao packed away the coins but continued fishing, the audience was curious if he would fish up other items. For others, it might seem impossible, but for Fang Hao... such judgment couldn''t apply. He Zhenmin, having received the address from Fang Hao, quickly packed his belongings and drove to the location. Discovering these Song Dynasty porcelain shards was a delight for him. These shards would greatly aid their future restoration of Song Dynasty porcelain. ... Though Fang Hao didn''t place too much emphasis on fishing up these items, he still wanted to catch fish. His interest differed from the others. Fishing was his greatest passion. His wish was to catch a fish, just one fish. The livestream viewers at this moment all hoped he would continue to fish up ancient treasures. Fishing for treasures was definitely more intriguing than fishing for fish. With so many fishing streamers out there, anyone could watch any of them. But only Fang Hao seemed capable of fishing up these strange items. If he truly managed to fish up a treasure of immense value... it would probably cause a sensation across the whole network again. The audience grew increasingly expectant, hoping Fang Hao would continue to fish up other items. Fang Hao, on the other hand, continued fishing with two fishing rods. Time slowly passed. His fishing rods remained quiet. Just as the audience was about to tease him again, his fishing rod suddenly moved, and the bobber sank. Chapter 62 - 61: Hooked Gold? When Fang Hao saw the float sink, his heart instantly tightened again. Was it a fish this time, or something else? His gaze fixated intently on the river''s surface. The float sank then bobbed back up. This action repeated several times. It was obvious that a fish was nibbling at the bait. Plop. At that moment, a fish leaped from the water right where Fang Hao''s fishing rod was, jumping from the left side to the right, as if his rod were the dragon gate. "..." Damn, what was that fish trying to do? Show off in front of him? Or was it challenging him??? "Streamer, is the fish thanking you for your generous feeding?" "Hahaha, generous." "Definitely generous, eh? How many fishers can be as lavish as you, putting all that bait in your spot earlier?" "Streamer, that fish is provoking you, you can''t stand for this, you must reel in!" "Drain the water, see if it can still be so arrogant in front of you." "Alright, whoever just shouted ''drain the water,'' I''ll give you a thousand bucks, no, ten thousand bucks. If you can drain this water for me, I''ll be impressed." Fang Hao also caught a glimpse of the viewers suggesting "drain the water" and immediately started shouting in his livestream. Just watching these guys, none dared to accept the challenge. Thinking about draining water, such a bold thought. This was no small pond. This was one of the two largest tributaries within the Binjiang area. In fact, its water flow even exceeded the other tributary Binjiang! "Streamer, that amount of money won''t cut it." "Just ten thousand, that wouldn''t even cover the labor costs." "Fang bro, if you pay enough, not only will we drain the river for you, we could install an elevator on Mount Everest or tile the Great Wall." "6666, we''ll take on that project." "Don''t compete, this one''s ours!" Seeing these people talk more and more nonsense, even bringing in Mount Everest elevators and tiling the Great Wall, Fang Hao just rolled his eyes and turned his attention back to fishing. These viewers really knew how to shoot the breeze. But on Fang Hao''s hook, things had returned to calm. Seeing no movement for a long time. Fang Hao decided to pick up the rod to check the hook''s status, to see what was going on. He picked up the rod he had been using. But just as he grasped it, ready to lift. Hmm? He sensed something amiss. The weight was off. No way. Had he caught something else? It definitely wasn''t a fish. If it had been a fish, it would have struggled; there would be no silence, and the float would have been pulled down. It felt different in the pull of the line too. So he was certain, he must have hooked onto something. After all, the river was flowing, not like a still pond, so hooking onto something was pretty normal. He wondered what he would catch this time? The weight seemed okay, not very heavy, probably around two pounds or so. Since it wasn''t heavy, Fang Hao easily pulled it up. When the object was pulled to the surface, it appeared to be a string of items, quite similar to jewelry. The hook was firmly attached to it. "Hmm?" "Is this women''s jewelry?" "No, wait!" At first, Fang Hao thought it was just ordinary jewelry, but as soon as he noticed the gleaming yellow color, he immediately realized what it was. It was gold! Yes, gold jewelry. Holy shit, nearly two jin of gold jewelry, how much is that worth? One jin is five hundred grams, so two jin is one thousand grams. At the current gold price of three hundred and fifty yuan per gram, that''s a value of three hundred and fifty thousand yuan right there. And that''s just calculating the purity of the gold, without factoring in any additional costs for craftsmanship. If this piece of jewelry is an antique passed down from ancient times, then it''s worth even moreit wouldn''t just be valued by the weight of the gold but as an antique piece. However, Fang Hao still needed to confirm whether this was really gold, lest he got happy for nothing. When Fang Hao noticed this, the friends in the live room also spotted this situation. "Did the host reel in some jewelry this time?" Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Why does it seem to be emitting a yellow glow, sss... it couldn''t be gold, could it?" Everyone''s gaze was drawn, especially when the object was lit by the flashlight, giving off a faint yellow glimmer. This immediately led people to speculate whether it might be gold. Fang Hao picked up the object to weigh it in his hand; it was quite heavy. Purely based on weight, it was highly likely to be gold. Of course, it couldn''t be ruled out that it was just gold-plated. If it were real gold jewelry, who would have the heart to throw it away? That would be too wasteful. "If he fished up gold jewelry this time, the host is going to be rich." "Judging from the weight, it definitely isn''t plastic." The eyes of the crowd were shining; the live room became lively once more in an instant. "If it''s not gold-plated, then it''s a jackpot." "I''m going to go fishing at the host''s spot tomorrow; hopefully, I can also reel in some gold jewelry." Some friends were even planning to go fishing in Binjiang the next day. "Hehe, brothers, I''ve already climbed out of bed, getting ready to go now." This friend was a local from Binjiang. He got out of bed overnight, ready for some night fishing. Sleep? Who needs sleep? Who could sleep now? After seeing Fang Hao reel in ''gold jewelry'', who would be in the mood for sleep? "Holy shit, you Old Six actually went without making a sound, wait for me." "I''m going too." Some people also wanted to try their luck and see if they could fish up gold jewelry too. "The host''s luck tonight is off the charts." "Even though he didn''t catch any fish, this thing is worth way more than fish." For the first time in the live room, none of the friends teased Fang Hao. Instead, they were grinding their teeth with envy. Too envious they were. Everyone''s just there for some fun when you fish up ordinary stuff. But when you fish up a treasure, that''s a different story. "Host should take it to a goldsmith tomorrow to have it checked." Someone suggested. This way, it could be confirmed whether it was really gold jewelry or made from some other material. But judging by the appearance, the chances were high it was gold. Unless he really had bad luck, and it turned out to be gold-plated, then there would be nothing he could do. Fang Hao looked over the jewelry for a long time but couldn''t figure anything out. He had never come into contact with such things before. "Eh, don''t you guys think, could the jewelry have been hung there by the fish we saw earlier?" At this moment, a friend thought back to the scene where the fish suddenly jumped out of the water, leaping over the fishing rod. Then he raised the question. "This... isn''t possible, right?" "Are fish that clever?" "If that''s the case, it''s not a fish, but a Fish Demon." "There''s a saying ''no spirits or demons should appear after the founding of the country'', this might just be a fluke." "..." While a group of people was discussing this, He Zhenmin was already on his way to find Fang Hao. He drove his car, getting on the highway from another city. Taking the highway, he would reach his destination in about two and a half hours. He was so impatient that he wanted to rush over without a moment''s delay. He had a special hunch in his heart, feeling that this trip to Binjiang would bring him a big surprise. Chapter 63 - 62 Brother Fish, Please Do Me a Favor Fang Hao caught some gold jewelry while fishing, making everyone in the live stream green with envy. One by one, they shouted that they wanted to go fishing too. Even Old Sixth climbed out of bed overnight and took his fishing gear to go fishing. But their goal wasn''t to catch fish; it was to catch things like gold jewelry. Everyone was hoping to catch a treasure. However, they didn''t know the exact location where Fang Hao was fishing. One by one, they started asking in the live stream chat. "Streamer, where are you at Tongyang River?" "Streamer, tell me quickly, I''m coming over right now." "..." Fang Hao certainly wouldn''t tell them his specific location. It wasn''t because he was afraid that these people would also start catching gold jewelry from the river. He really didn''t care about those things. Just some gold jewelry, not a twenty-pound bighead carp. He was just worried that too many people would come and disturb his fishing. He truly just wanted to catch a fish. Still calm and composed, he sat by the river fishing. "Brother Fish, for the sake of the food I''ve given you, please bite the hook as a favor." What Fang Hao truly wanted was just to catch a fish. That was his main concern. Especially since earlier the fish had leaped from the water and jumped over his fishing rod, as if mocking him. Laughing at him for not being able to catch it. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He wanted even more to catch a fish. But alas... the fishing rod remained quiet and still. There wasn''t any movement. He also lifted the fishing rod a few times to check, but didn''t catch anything else afterwards. As he fished, the sky began to brighten. Unknowingly, he had fished all night. During this night, Fang Hao''s live stream reached a peak viewership of 2.8 million, setting a new record. This was also the highest record since he had started streaming. This made Su Baige, who had accompanied him throughout the night at the Hu Ya Company, even more excited than him. She had witnessed Fang Hao''s growth with her own eyes. His performance had far exceeded her expectations. When she first scouted him, she thought he only had the potential to attract a million viewers. But who would have thought he would now surpass a million, reaching more than two million viewers, and even approaching three million? Besides the viewership, the activity level in his live stream was also very high. It was second only to those streamers with tens of millions of viewers. Perhaps he could also become a Super Streamer with tens of millions of viewers? The thought occurred to Su Baige. This was something she had never contemplated before, but now it seemed genuinely possible. If Fang Hao truly became a Super Streamer with tens of millions of viewers, then they at Hu Ya would really make a fortune. They would have picked up a streamer with ten million viewers just like that. There might be quite a few million-viewership streamers on various platforms. But a Super Streamer with ten million viewers, those were rare. You could count them on one hand. Su Baige suddenly began to look forward to it. "Then let me be the one to witness the moment you become a super streamer with tens of millions of viewers." ... Right after Fang Hao ended the stream and was ready to pack up, he received a call from He Zhenmin. He had already arrived at the location given. He had rushed over from the neighboring city overnight without much rest. That indeed took Fang Hao by surprise. He had actually rushed over overnight. "For just a shard of porcelain, is it worth getting this excited?" "It''s not even a valuable item." Fang Hao muttered to himself. Nevertheless, he told the other party that he had packed up his things and was about to head over. But He Zhenmin couldn''t wait, and told Fang Hao to stay put, so as to avoid the hassle of going back and forth. He would drive over instead. Alright then. Fang Hao still had things to pack, so it was just as well to pack while waiting for the other party. After all, it was only a little more than a half-hour journey from that place to here. By the time he finished packing, the other party was almost there. It was five o''clock in the morning and the sky was already turning white. He stretched lazily. Having fished all night, Fang Hao surprisingly didn''t feel very tired and was still quite energetic. In the past, when he would fish all night, he would feel a bit worn out and yawn repeatedly. But now, he still felt very spirited. However, Fang Hao didn''t think too much of it, assuming that he was just in good condition today. After waiting for about ten minutes, he saw a car approaching. An SUV gradually slowed down when it spotted Fang Hao and came to a steady stop in front of him. Then, a middle-aged man wearing glasses with a few strands of hair floating on his head got out of the car. "Hello, Super Streamer," He Zhenmin immediately showed a cheerful smile brimming with enthusiasm as he exited the car. "Are you Sleeve Arrow?" "Yes, that''s me, that''s my ID on the Hu Ya Platform. My name is He Zhenmin," he introduced himself briefly. "Just call me Old He." "Fang Hao," Fang Hao nodded. "You can call me Xiao Fang, no need to call me Super Streamer." "I didn''t expect you to look even younger than what I saw in the streaming room!" "Hehe," Fang Hao just smiled. "Old He, why didn''t you just come over tomorrow during the day? You drove all this way so late at night." "I was too excited, couldn''t wait until tomorrow," He Zhenmin said, his face still visibly elated. "This..." "Over here." Fang Hao knew what the other party was looking forward to and immediately handed over the porcelain shard he had packed up earlier. He Zhenmin excitedly took the porcelain shard, holding it carefully, as if he was holding an actual antique. In reality, for these cultural heritage restorers, these shards are treasures. In their hearts, their value is no less than that of antiques. Studying these porcelain shards could help them restore artifacts from that dynasty in the future. After receiving the porcelain shard, He Zhenmin picked up a piece and examined it closely, completely immersed in it. Seeing how engrossed he was, Fang Hao didn''t disturb him and just arranged his things, then stood by waiting for He Zhenmin to finish. After a while, he heard He Zhenmin exclaim, "The porcelain firing techniques of the Song Dynasty were truly at the pinnacle." "It''s so beautiful. Even with just a shard, he could sense the artistry of that era. It bore the embodiment of craftsman''s dedication and the traces of historical remnant. Although Fang Hao wasn''t studied in this area, he understood the profoundness and breadth of Huaxia culture. "Thank you. "I really appreciate this." He Zhenmin thanked Fang Hao solemnly once more. If it hadn''t been for Fang Hao fishing up these shards, he would never have seen them. They would never have belonged to him. "No problem." "Come on, let''s go find a place for breakfast." "Sure, I know a place with a good breakfast." "Oh right." "Xiao Fang, did you fish up anything else later?" By the time Fang Hao had caught the gold jewelry, He Zhenmin was already driving to Binjiang and hadn''t been watching the live stream, so he didn''t know that Fang Hao had also caught gold jewelry later on. Chapter 64 - 63: Idiot, this is from the Song Dynasty, there might be a sunken ship underwater! He Zhenmin had just casually asked the question. But to his surprise, the other party really did hook something else. "I also fished up some jewelry." "Jewelry?" At that, He Zhenmin immediately perked up, "What kind of jewelry is it?" After all, since pieces of porcelain and ancient coins had been fished out of this river, if jewelry was fished up after that, could there be a connection with these items? That was what excited He Zhenmin. Fang Hao wasn''t stingy either; he took out the gold jewelry he had put away earlier. It was still unclear whether this thing was actually made of gold. It might as well be a small commodity from Yiwu, no surprise there, or perhaps something made from copper plated with goldall of these possibilities existed. When Fang Hao showed the jewelry to He Zhenmin, the latter was momentarily stunned. Because the style of this jewelry was unlike anything he had seen before; it was definitely not an ancient design. Instead, it resembled a foreign style. He had never seen such a style before, nor had he read about it in any books. Disappointment flickered in He Zhenmin''s eyesit was a pity that it wasn''t something from the Song Dynasty. If it had been, it might have been from the same batch as the ancient coins and porcelain fragments. If Song Dynasty items were found together, then beneath the water, there might be other treasures waiting. But since the jewelry was of a foreign style, it was a different story. It could be just an item lost by someone by accident. Nevertheless, it had to be said that the luck involved was incredibly good, to be able to fish up such items. Speaking of which. He Zhenmin looked at Fang Hao with an odd expression; Fang Hao hadn''t caught a single fish all night, only strange objects. So should his fishing skills be praised, or not? "This thing is indeed made of gold, just a shame it''s not from some other dynasty''s era." He Zhenmin handed the item back to Fang Hao. He thought it was just an ordinary piece of gold jewelry, nothing special. The two of them didn''t dwell on the piece of jewelry. Then, they each took their own cars to have breakfast. At this time, both were already hungry. One had been fishing all night, the other had been driving all night. Even though Fang Hao had Fasting Pills that would allow him not to eat for several days after consuming one, he didn''t use them. If he feasted on Fasting Pills every time he fished, it would be such a waste. Better to save them for when he needed to go without food for days. Ordinarily, one should enjoy three meals a day and savor a variety of delicacies. The breakfast here was pretty good. Fang Hao, who often fished at night, knew exactly which breakfast place was tasty. He drove in front, with He Zhenmin following behind. It wasn''t until Fang Hao stopped in front of a breakfast shop named ''Early Morning'' that He Zhenmin also parked his car behind. The shop was already open early, and besides them, there were some customers eating breakfast, creating a lively atmosphere. As soon as they entered the shop, they were greeted with a rich aroma. Gurgle. He Zhenmin''s stomach made a timely growl. "The soup here is excellent, especially if paired with a fried pumpkin pastry or rice noodle roll." Fang Hao made a few recommendations. These were his usual favorites. "I''ve heard that Binjiang''s rice noodle rolls are really good, and now I finally get to try them," responded He Zhenmin with a hearty laugh, showing no embarrassment about the earlier incident. They then ordered their food. While eating, they also spoke about cultural relic restoration. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, Fang Hao was not very familiar with this topic, so they eventually returned to discussing fishing. When He Zhenmin heard that Fang Hao had once fished up a body, he was astounded. It was his first time watching Fang Hao''s live stream of fishing, and he had not expected such an impressive fishing tale. It was quite extreme. Most importantly, after fishing up a body, Fang Hao hadn''t caught any fish since, only other items. "So, you haven''t fished up a single fish during this period?" What kind of luck was this? He Zhenmin was both baffled and impressed. He found Fang Hao before him to be quite unique... the most special young man he had met. Truly remarkable. And Fang Hao''s temperament was exceptional as well; he was not arrogant or impatient. Even though he had fished up a body and hadn''t caught any fish, he showed no complaints. Such a young man with this kind of attitude was rare to see. He had a very good impression of Fang Hao. After the two finished their breakfast, they added each other on WeChat to stay in touch more conveniently in the future. Then, they went their separate ways. On his way back, He Zhenmin couldn''t wait to call his teacher Han Weixiang to share the good news. At this time, Han Weixiang should have already been awake. Older people tend to sleep early and rise early. "Teacher, I have some fragments of porcelain from the Southern Song period that a fishing friend found." "Oh? Fragments of porcelain from the Southern Song period?" Han Weixiang was also surprised, as these fragments could be of great help to them. They were currently working on restoring cultural relics from the Southern Song period, and these could provide valuable reference experience. Even just fragments, but to them, they were of immense value. "Are you saying that someone fished them out?" "Yes, my friend fished them out from the Tongyang River." "Tongyang River? Are there any other items besides those porcelain fragments?" When Han Weixiang heard about the Tongyang River, his tone changed instantly, filled with urgency. "There''s more. There''s also a string of Copper Coins from the Jianyan era." "Just Jianyan Copper Coins, huh." Evidently, Han Weixiang was not too concerned about these coins. "Oh, right, afterwards he also fished up a string of gold jewelry that seems to be of foreign style, and that''s all." "Foreign style gold jewelry? Did he also fish that out from the same area?" Han Weixiang''s tone underwent yet another change. "Yes, teacher, it also came from that area. I suppose it must have been lost there accidentally." He Zhenmin didn''t pay much attention to the jewelry. "Idiot!" But the next second. He was scolded by his teacher Han Weixiang. "This jewelry isn''t something lost by accident; it''s from the same period as those porcelain fragments and Copper Coins." "Really, teacher? There were foreign-style jewelry items in the Southern Song period?" "What do you know? I always tell you to learn properly, but no, you half-learn things. If I''m not mistaken, this gold jewelry was likely custom-made for foreign clients. At that time, the maritime Silk Road was already quite busy." "If I''m not wrong, there should be a sunken ship beneath the Tongyang River." Han Weixiang declared with certainty. "Ah?" He Zhenmin was taken aback by his teacher''s scolding and felt clueless. This Chapter 65 - 64: No Longer a Novice in History, Looking Forward to the Sunken Ship Resurfacing A sunken ship? There''s a sunken ship from a thousand years ago beneath the Tongyang River? This had bewildered He Zhenmin. "Where are you right now?" Han Weixiang suddenly asked. "I... I''m still in Binjiang." He Zhenmin stammered out an answer to his teacher''s question. "Okay, then wait for me in Binjiang. I''ll come to Binjiang to find you later, and then you can take me to meet that fishing friend of yours who caught those things." "Sure, teacher. I''ll send him a message and ask him about it." "Mhm." Han Weixiang now also wanted to go to Binjiang immediately. If it was really as he had guessed, and there was a sunken ship at the bottom of the Tongyang River then... this could be a major discovery. He didn''t even care about having breakfast anymore. After telling his spouse that he needed to go out, he had someone drive him to Binjiang. ... Fang Hao had just gotten home when he received a message from Han Zhenmin. He was asked if he was free later because his teacher wanted to meet Fang Hao. Fang Hao was somewhat puzzled as to why the other''s teacher wanted to meet him, so he asked. Han Zhenmin then informed Fang Hao of the situation. "This gold necklace is from the Southern Song period?" "There''s a sunken ship beneath the Tongyang River?" After knowing the situation, Fang Hao was also extremely astonished. At the same time, he also looked at the gold jewelry in his hand. After all the speculation and discussions, its identity had finally been confirmed as gold jewelry made during the Southern Song period. As for why it had a foreign style. That was because it was the result of frequent trade along the Silk Road back then, a custom order by a foreign client. All the connections were now clear. Fang Hao had gone from being utterly clueless to starting to understand a little. "Okay, I''m free." Since that was the case, Fang Hao wasn''t planning to sleep anymore. After all, he wasn''t sleepy and felt quite energetic. He might as well wait for the other''s teacher to come over. He first put all his things away, including the Copper Coins he had fished up this time and the gold jewelry. After getting everything sorted out. He then checked the Platinum Treasure Box he had been awarded by the system when he hit two million followers. This was the second Platinum Treasure Box he had acquired. With the experience from before, he was looking forward to the contents of this Platinum Treasure Box. [Would you like to open the Treasure Chest now?] The system posed the question. Without a doubt, Fang Hao chose to open it. He was alone at home, so there was no need to worry about being discovered. [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a high-level protective helmet.] [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring a hundred-year-old ginseng.] [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring knowledge related to Huaxia''s five thousand years of history.] [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring knowledge in the appraisal of treasures.] [...] After opening the Treasure Chest, the rewards came swarming in one after another. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao''s attention landed on the first reward. Uh... a protective helmet? It didn''t seem to have much use at the moment. Could it be that one should wear a helmet while going fishing to prevent getting hit by a blunt object? Wouldn''t that look pretty foolish? It''s unlikely for one to be hit by a blunt object anyway. Before fishing, he wouldn''t tell his viewers where he was fishing, so the general public wouldn''t know where to find him. Fang Hao felt that it was of no use for the time being, so he placed the reward in the System Space. The second reward was a hundred-year-old ginseng, and that was truly a treasure. In this era, let alone hundred-year-old ginseng, even fifty-year-old ginseng was hard to find. The ginseng available on the market was mostly Forest Ginseng, cultivated by others, and it was rare to encounter wild ginseng. This is a treasure, truly something money can''t buy. Good stuff. Next up are the rewards that are all about knowledge. Does this mean I have to cram in historical and cultural knowledge myself? But isn''t this a bit too much? The history of Huaxia begins five thousand years ago, it''s not just... decades, or hundreds of years. How much knowledge would this five thousand years of history contain? I''m afraid even three years of reading wouldn''t be enough. Fang Hao suddenly shivered. But in the next moment, a vast and overwhelming amount of information began to pour ceaselessly into his brain. It almost burst his head open. These were the system''s rewards of the five thousand years of Huaxia''s historical knowledge, treasure appreciation knowledge... and so on. Only such a vast and overwhelming amount of information would be worthy. It took Fang Hao a full five minutes to absorb all this knowledge. Just moments ago, he almost felt like his head was going to explode. At this moment, his back was already soaked with sweat. However, after assimilating this knowledge and memories, Fang Hao had changed, no longer a history novice. Regarding those antiques and related cultural background, he now knew what was going on. No longer clueless in the dark. Especially after understanding the Maritime Silk Road. "So... there really could be a shipwreck in the Tongyang River." "During the reign of the Southern Song Emperor Gaozong, there was indeed a cargo ship that vanished, and it was suspected then that the ship might have sunk." Fang Hao also realized why He Zhenmin''s teacher was so excited to come find him. Perhaps the fishing spot where he was night fishing last night was the location of the shipwreck. If this shipwreck site were to be excavated, then... another batch of cultural relics would come to light. This would be a good thing. Fang Hao suddenly also felt some anticipation for the moment that shipwreck would be revealed, curious about how many antique treasures would appear. And the credit for these treasures coming to light was largely thanks to him fishing up those Copper Coins and gold jewelry, otherwise who knows how many more years they would have remained underwater, or if they would ever see the light of day. His feelings now were completely different. Sigh. Not thinking too much about it any longer, Fang Hao stretched, and while there was nothing pressing, he decided to practice Innate Skill for a bit. He always felt that his excellent spirit was somehow related to this Innate Skill. Whether it was or wasn''t, he''d practice first and see. After all, it couldn''t hurt. It was also a good way to pass some time. While practicing, waiting didn''t seem so bad. During the practice of Innate Skill, he couldn''t perceive the passage of time at all. Not knowing how much time had passed, Fang Hao finally opened his eyes again. Today''s practice was complete. Indeed, after he had finished practicing Innate Skill, he felt his body brimming with energy, an inexhaustible vitality that seemed to boost his spirits even further. Now, Fang Hao was somewhat certain that staying up all night and still feeling so good had to do with practicing Innate Skill. Practicing Innate Skill could make his body better. ... He Zhenmin, following his teacher''s instructions, waited in Binjiang without going back. He first found a hotel, booked a room, and planned to rest for a couple of hours. After driving all night long, he really couldn''t stand it anymore. As one reaches middle age, one cannot avoid brewing goji berries in a thermos. He wasn''t as young as he used to be. If he were ten years younger, he could have endured it. Before his teacher arrived, he still had time to rest. He would take this time to rest properly. Just like that, as he lay down and dozed off, his phone rang, waking him up. It was his teacher, Han Weixiang''s call. "I''ll be in Binjiang soon, where are you now?" Chapter 66 - 65: Patterns, Grandeur "Teacher, I''m at the hotel." He Zhenmin quickly informed his teacher, Han Weixiang, of his location. "Okay, wait for me at the hotel; I''ll come to find you shortly." Half an hour later. A Chang''an series sedan stopped in front of the hotel, and He Zhenmin, who had been waiting at the door, quickly ran over. "Teacher." The rear window of the car rolled down, and an old man with white temples dressed in a Tang suit looked towards He Zhenmin. This old man was He Zhenmin''s teacher, Han Weixiang. "Get in." There was no excessive polite chitchat or idle talk. He Zhenmin opened the door of the passenger seat and sat down. They were now going to find Fang Hao, hoping that he would take them to see the fishing spot and confirm the location. After practicing the Innate Skill, Fang Hao felt refreshed and invigorated. His entire mental state was different. It appeared that the Innate Skill indeed had some tricks to it. He could feel some subtle changes occurring in his body, although they were not significant and could easily be missed without careful observation. This made Fang Hao more interested in the Innate Skill. "It seems I need to take some time to practice every day." He wasn''t seeking anything else; just hoping to maintain a better mental state after practice. Look at him now; he hadn''t slept all night and yet still felt fantastic. Not a bit sleepy. Not a bit tired. He did feel a bit hungry, though. As if he had used up a lot of energy. His stomach was getting hungry faster than usual. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao then decided to go out and eat something first. He went to the bathroom to wash up, changed into clean clothes, and threw his dirty clothes into the washing machine. Then he went out to eat, choosing a fast-food restaurant at the entrance of the residential complex. This restaurant was one he frequented often; it was clean, sanitary, and reasonably priced. Surprisingly hungry, Fang Hao ordered two portions, spending over twenty yuan. Once the food arrived, he began to devour his meal hungrily. Before long, he had finished the first portion. After one serving, the hunger in his stomach subsided significantly. He slowed down his eating pace with the second serving. Fang Hao''s consumption of two portions drew curious glances from those around him. The young man had quite the appetite. Youth was enviable. After finishing the second portion, Fang Hao did not ask for a third. He was finally about seventy percent full. He planned to wander around outside and wait for He Zhenmin and the others. As Fang Hao walked on the street, he accidentally looked up and saw a sports lottery shop. Hmm? Sports lottery. Right. Fang Hao suddenly remembered the five unsuccessful lottery tickets he had bought before, and then recalled the broken radio that had predicted the outcome of tomorrow night''s football match, right? It seemed to say the National football team would score an upset victory over the Italy team. Maybe he should place a bet too? To see if he could really win a prize this time. No matter how much he won, it didn''t matter. What he wanted was the feeling of winning. He made up his mind and walked into the lottery station. "Boss, can I place a bet on a football match?" "Sure, which type of game do you want to bet on? Basketball or?" "Football." "The one tomorrow night between the National football team and Italy." "Sure, do you know the rules for betting on football?" asked the owner while simply introducing Fang Hao to the game''s rules. "Then I''ll bet on the National football team 2:1 over Italy, and raise the bet to ten thousand yuan." "Okay, National football team 2:1..." "???" The owner thought he must have misheard. "Young man, did you say that wrong?" The owner looked sharply at Fang Hao. If it were just a bet of a few tens of yuan, the owner wouldn''t care muchwhat''s done is done. But Fang Hao was betting ten thousand yuan; the owner had to make sure the other party hadn''t misspoken. "No, it''s the National football team 2:1 over Italy." Fang Hao casually placed a ten thousand yuan bet at odds of around seventy times. After making sure he hadn''t misheard and the other party hadn''t misspoken, the owner still couldn''t help but try to persuade him. He informed Fang Hao about the levels of the two teams. He was genuinely afraid Fang Hao would lose his money, throwing away ten thousand yuan for nothing. The National football team beating Italythat was basically impossible. "It''s okay, consider it a way to support our Huaxia soccer," Fang Hao said with a smile, without explaining too much. Could he really tell them he had foreknowledge of the result? But even Fang Hao wasn''t fully certain if the information broadcasted on the radio was one hundred percent accurate. He was just trying a ten thousand yuan bet. If he really won, he could earn roughly seven hundred thousand yuan. If he lost, then he''d be out ten thousand yuan, but it wouldn''t be too painful. Vision, magnanimity. The lottery shop owner couldn''t help but respect Fang Hao internally. After leaving the lottery shop, Fang Hao received a message from He Zhenmin just in time, saying his teacher had arrived and they were coming to meet Fang Hao. That was pretty fast. Fang Hao responded, and they confirmed the meeting place. It was just outside Fang Hao''s community. Fang Hao didn''t have to wait long, soon spotting He Zhenmin arriving in another car. He Zhenmin sat in the passenger seat, while an old man in a Tang suit sat in the back. Without a doubt, this must be He Zhenmin''s teacher. "Teacher, this is the fishing friend I told you about, Fang Hao." "Fang Hao, this is my teacher, Teacher Han Weixiang." He Zhenmin gave a brief introduction to both parties. "Teacher Han." Fang Hao politely greeted the other party. "Don''t be so formal, Brother Fang, come on, get in the car and we''ll talk," said Teacher Han with a kind smile on his face, opening the rear car door for Fang Hao to get in. Fang Hao didn''t hesitate and got in the car. "Do you have a photo of the gold jewelry?" the old man asked Fang Hao. "I do, I took a photo on my way back." That way, Fang Hao didn''t have to carry the item with him all the time; just showing the photo to others would suffice. When Teacher Han saw the photo of the gold jewelry, he confirmed his own guess. Indeed, it was gold jewelry from the Southern Song period with an Exotic Realm touch. "Indeed, it''s an artifact from the Southern Song era." Since Fang Hao had assimilated the knowledge about appraising treasures and the history of various Huaxia dynasties, he was no longer completely clueless. He also started chatting with Teacher Han about the maritime Silk Road. Their assessments were surprisingly in agreement. That was, the place where he had been fishing, there might be a Southern Song dynasty shipwreck lying at the sea bottom dating back a thousand years. This shipwreck was from a merchant vessel that traveled the maritime Silk Road, trading with various countries overseas. If this shipwreck could be excavated, it would undoubtedly be a major discovery. It would cause a sensation nationwide! A merchant ship, after all. No one knows how much stuff is inside. Now, the hope is that a significant portion of the items inside the shipwreck is still well preserved. "So, shall we go check out the fishing spot now?" Teacher Han''s face couldn''t hide his excitement. Chapter 67 - 66: Tension, Underwater Detection Upon reaching the riverbank, Fang Hao led them to the previous fishing spot. The conversation with Fang Hao along the way had caused Han Weixiang to view him with new respect. Even He Zhenmin, who sat in the passenger seat, turned towards Fang Hao with a look of surprise. He truly hadn''t expected Fang Hao to have such extensive knowledge. Sometimes Fang Hao could even mention some obscure historical facts that he himself didn''t know. This young man was remarkable. Han Weixiang held Fang Hao in higher esteem. When they arrived at their destination, everyone focused their attention on the river surface. The tranquil expanse of the river lay before them, unobstructed. There were also a few others nearby fishing along the riverbank. There were considerably more people fishing during the day than at night. On their way there, they had seen about a dozen fishermen. Everyone gazed out over the river, analyzing the situation in their minds. "Brother Fang, where do you think the wreckage would be if there were indeed a sunken ship in the river?" Han Weixiang suddenly turned to ask Fang Hao. "Over here," "The terrain here seems very wide, but there are undercurrents beneath the surface. If ships sailed this way, sudden circumstances could easily trap them here." Fang Hao pointed to a spot and shared his judgment. This assessment also won Han Weixiang''s approval. "Um, I think it''s worth taking a look." "Zhenmin, call the Binjiang Cultural Relics Bureau and the relevant leaders to inform them of the situation here." S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, Professor." He Zhenmin then made calls to the local cultural relics bureau and other relevant officials. Since they had hypothesized the possibility of a sunken ship here, the next step was to confirm this conjecture. They would need to deploy detection equipment and have divers investigate underwater. After making the calls, everyone waited on-site. In less than half an hour, a group of people rushed over hurriedly. "Han Lao." "Han Lao." "..." Upon arriving, one after another, they greeted Han Weixiang with respect. "Han Lao, why didn''t you notify us earlier of your visit?" "Han Lao, we in Binjiang have been remiss in welcoming you." "Alright, let''s skip the formalities," Han Weixiang didn''t want to hear these platitudes. He was more concerned about the shipwreck underwater. The Tongyang River was vast, and if a millennial shipwreck were to be found here... it would absolutely be sensational. Han Weixiang briefly explained the situation about the underwater shipwreck and asked them to arrange for the underwater detection equipment and personnel to come. "Old Han, is what you''re saying true?" At this time, another elder arrived at the scene. This elder was named Zhang Tianhe, and he enjoyed high prestige in Binjiang''s cultural relics circle, much like Han Weixiang. "Do you think I would come all this way if it were false?" "Old Zhang, our conclusion was also made based on some objects that were fished out." He Zhenmin, knowing his teacher''s temperament, quickly smiled and explained to the elder who had just arrived. "Oh?" Hearing that objects had been fished out piqued Zhang Tianhe''s interest. "Fished out?" "What objects?" "Jianyan Tongbao coins, some porcelain fragments, and also a piece of gold jewelry exhibiting Exotic Realm style," He Zhenmin informed him of the findings. "No wonder, Old Han, you came running overyou''ve caught wind of something." Zhang Tianhe began to grumble and complain, criticizing Han Weixiang for not being considerate enough to tell him. If the folks from the cultural relics bureau hadn''t informed him, he would have remained unaware of the matter. At this point, Zhang Tianhe also noticed a young man beside Han Weixiang. "Who might this be?" He asked He Zhenmin, "Zhang Lao, this is the friend I mentioned who found something while fishing." "Oh? So it was you who fished them up? That''s some real good luck, fishing up so many treasures instead of just a fish," Zhang Tianhe was somewhat surprised. "Zhang Lao," Fang Hao greeted politely as the other was also a big shot in the world of cultural relics. But they didn''t understand Fang Hao''s struggle; he had wanted to fish up a fish. To him, fishing up a fish was more important than those other things. "My friend didn''t just bring up those things, he also suggested that the shipwreck might be over there." "Over there?" Zhang Tianhe looked in the direction He Zhenmin was pointing, his eyes showing a trace of surprise. His gaze towards Fang Hao changed from before. "You can even determine it''s over there?" Zhang Tianhe''s attitude towards Fang Hao began to shift. To be able to discern the shipwreck''s location definitely took some skill. He became quite interested in this young man at this moment. "It''s just a guess." Fang Hao replied modestly. This modest attitude left a deeper impression of Fang Hao on Zhang Tianhe. "Stop dilly-dallying, Zhang Lao, and hurry up and get the detection equipment down there to check," Han Weixiang urged impatiently; his heart was already racing. "What''s the rush, the equipment and detection team are already on their way," As the words fell, more cars arrived. At the same time, boats were also reaching the spot on the river. This was their arranged equipment and personnel all arriving. The sudden influx of people by the river naturally drew the attention of some passersby and fishermen. "What''s going on here?" "Could there be some big discovery?" The onlookers were curious. They all wanted to see what was happening. ... After the detection equipment and personnel arrived, everyone by the riverside was excited and nervous, yet a bit worried too. They feared that this dive might yield nothing. That would mean all their efforts had been in vain. Soon, after the detection equipment was prepared, the operators on the boats began to place the equipment underwater. Meanwhile, the shore team could also view the underwater scene via a computer connection. In addition, divers were on standby, ready to dive in at any moment. As the detection equipment submerged, everyone could clearly see the conditions under the water. The devices descended slowly. One meter. Two meters. ... It only reached the bottom at a depth of seven or eight meters. One could imagine how deep the riverbed was. This was why the Tongyang River was an important trade route in ancient times. This was also why they had speculated there might be a shipwreck at the bottom. After the detection equipment went underwater, everyone could see the riverbed. Initially, they saw mud, branches, and some sedimentary trash, but there was no sight of the shipwreck just yet. Everyone''s hearts were racing. Even Fang Hao, watching the computer screen, was nervous. He also wanted to see if there really was a shipwreck at the bottom of the river. "Look quickly... does that look like the hull of a ship?" Someone vaguely spotted something in the footage that resembled the hull of a ship. "Eh? It really does look like one." "Quick, steer the equipment over." Everyone watched as the detection device approached slowly... and little by little, a colossal figure submerged at the bottom of the water gradually unveiled its veil. Chapter 68 - 67: Sensation! Discovery of a Thousand-Year-Old Sunken Ship! A massive shipwreck settled in the deep waters below. Through the detection equipment, everyone was able to see the situation underwater from their computers. The underwater scene was crystal clear. Upon seeing the real face of the shipwreck, everyone was shocked beyond belief. Anyone who saw it couldn''t help but gape, staring at the computer screen in astonishment. This ship was just too large. Even though it lay at the bottom of the sea, partially covered by silt and only a portion of it exposed, even this exposed part allowed everyone to feel the enormity of the ship. Keep in mind, this was from a thousand years ago, during the Southern Song period. Not today. If it were built with today''s shipbuilding standards, this ship wouldn''t be considered much. But in the context of ancient times a millennium ago, it was a different story. It must have been built with the most sophisticated and advanced shipbuilding techniques of the time to be such a vast cargo ship. The ship could easily accommodate hundreds of people, without question. Looking at the shipwreck, everyone could sense the leading shipbuilding craftsmanship of that era. "According to ''Dream Record,'' the size of merchant ships varied. The large ones were five thousand ''liao,'' capable of carrying five to six hundred people; the smaller ones ranged from two thousand ''liao'' to one thousand ''liao,'' also able to carry two to three hundred people." An idea suddenly came into Fang Hao''s mind. He involuntarily recalled some ancient records about merchant ships during the Song Dynasty. The ''liao'' mentioned referred to a measurement unit for ship''s carrying capacity during the Song Dynasty, where one ''liao'' equaled one ''Song stone,'' approximately 120 jin (roughly 60 kilograms) today. In other words, the largest ships mentioned could displace three to four hundred tons of water. Back then, a thousand years ago, that was considered to be a very large ship. And surely, this wasn''t even the largest ship built at that time. In some historical records, the largest shipbuilding record could reach a water displacement of up to a thousand tons. The discovery of a shipwreck allowed everyone to feel the extremely high level of shipbuilding skills of that age. It was definitely the world''s leading technology of that time. After a thousand years, the shipwreck hadn''t rotted and was still preserving its elegance in the depths of the sea. Discovering this thousand-year-old shipwreck was undoubtedly the most valuable thing. Who knew how many items could be inside. Zhang Tianhe and Han Weixiang, their eyes reddening with excitement, never expected to see a thousand-year-old shipwreck in their lifetimes. This shipwreck from a millennium ago contained too much from that era. Inside were traces of historical legacy. Each item had its own history. How could they not be thrilled? This would be of great help to their subsequent research on the history of the Song Dynasty. It could even resurrect scenes from a thousand years past. This was not just a matter for Binjiang. It was a matter for the whole of Huaxia. It was the history of the entire Huaxia. How could they not be thrilled? Once the shipwreck''s location was confirmed, the divers who had been waiting plunged into the water to explore. The main goal was to ascertain the condition inside the shipwreck. This would allow for better preservation during subsequent excavation and salvaging efforts. Also, once the shipwreck''s location was confirmed, the area was definitely going to be sealed off. The police station sent personnel to start blocking off the area. Until the shipwreck was completely salvaged, unrelated individuals would be unable to get close. With such a significant activity happening here, it was naturally impossible for there to be no news. Journalists, sniffing out the story, also rushed over from other places. Sun Zhaopeng was one of them. Discovering a thousand-year-old shipwreck, this was huge news. Since he got the scoop on the fisherman who caught a corpse last time, he was finally spared the editor-in-chief''s scolding and gradually began to find his place in the agency. He felt that he really owed that fisherman. He could say he was his savior. But he had been too busy lately and hadn''t yet had the chance to watch the other''s livestream. Whenever he found some free time, the other wasn''t streaming. And when the other was streaming, he wasn''t free. So it had been a while since he had watched the other''s livestream. Forget it, more important matters were at hand right now. Sun Zhaopeng had also received a tip-off, saying that something had been discovered at the bottom of the Tongyang River. Now, the police had already cordoned off the scene. After hearing the news, he immediately sensed that this could be a major scoop. He had rushed over here without stopping. Not taking a moment''s break. He didn''t even care that he was so busy he hadn''t had time to eat today. When he arrived at the Tongyang River, he found a large crowd had already gatheredonlookers, police, and various experts from the field of cultural relics. Almost half of the Binjiang Cultural Relics Bureau''s staff were present. "Did they find some incredible treasure?" Sun Zhaopeng had only heard that something valuable had been found at the bottom of the river. But he wasn''t clear on the specifics. The police had set up a cordon to keep unrelated personnel out. At that moment, Sun Zhaopeng saw a very familiar figure... Fang Hao! Yes, he saw Fang Hao. When he caught sight of Fang Hao, a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes. What was going on here? Wait a minute! A thought flashed through Sun Zhaopeng''s mindcould the discovery at the bottom of the river be related to him? He knew that when Fang Hao went fishing, besides not catching any fish, he would always end up with odd and curious finds. So, it was very possible this was the case now too. Damn! What exactly had he missed out on? Sun Zhaopeng felt a tinge of regret in his heart for not watching Fang Hao''s livestreams recently. He felt as if he had missed out on a fortune. If he had been following Fang Hao''s livestreams continuously, he wouldn''t be completely in the dark, knowing nothing. He was overcome with regret. He decided he would still go over and try to get an interview. As Sun Zhaopeng approached, a police officer immediately blocked his path. "I am a reporter from Binjiang News." Sun Zhaopeng showed his press badge. "I am sorry, you can''t get close right now." But the police still blocked his way. Uh. Not allowed in? What was this situation? S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even as a reporter, he wasn''t granted access, so what was so precious about the discovery inside? Sun Zhaopeng dared not imagine. He craned his neck, straining to see, wanting to know exactly what was going on. "Professor Zhang, Professor Han... The contents inside this sunken ship... They are just too numerous." After the diver went down and conducted some exploration, he reported the information he had gleaned to several people on the shore. It was astonishing! Almost a full cargo load. And although all the goods had sunk to the bottom of the river along with the ship, a large part of them were still well preserved. What did that imply? This was even more terrifying than unearthing a large tomb. The number of cultural relics inside was countless, there were too many treasures. Zhang Tianhe and Han Weixiang exchanged looks, each reading the other''s thoughts in their eyes. The salvage of this sunken ship must be approached with even more caution and care. Chapter 69 - 68: Everyone is shocked, its this fisherman again! Not a single item can be damaged! Every single object must be salvaged intact. That is what they are most concerned about, most worried about now. Therefore, before the salvage operation, they must be fully prepared, protective measures must be taken, and possible risks need to be considered. If even one item was damaged, they would be criminals. They couldn''t bear that responsibility. The plan for salvage had to be detailed down to every single point. Not a single issue could be overlooked. Every detail had to be taken care of. Before completely salvaging the shipwreck, they still had to undertake simulated operations. They couldn''t just start salvaging recklessly. This shipwreck underwater was definitely the biggest discovery in the field of cultural relics at the moment. The artifacts contained within were just too many. A ship full of cargo might contain tens of thousands of items. Binjiang would probably be extremely busy in the coming period. The entire nation''s attention would be on them. Moreover, salvaging this shipwreck would definitely not be enough with just the Binjiang Cultural Relics Bureau, they didn''t have the capacity. They would definitely need to seek help from outside. Even the nation''s effort might be required for the salvage. Because this shipwreck was simply too big, and the items inside were too precious. Zhang Tianhe and Han Weixiang were both well aware of the severity of this matter. They needed to report this news immediately, to get support from higher authorities. Relying just on themselves, they definitely couldn''t salvage everything intact. This matter was too significant. After confirming the location of the shipwreck and the items inside, people had already begun to stir. Sun Zhaopeng had lingered nearby for a long time, although he couldn''t approach, being kept outside the cordon. But while he was there, he still managed to find out some information from the crowd of onlookers. "Did you say there was a shipwreck discovered underwater?" "An ancient shipwreck from a thousand years ago?" My goodness, no wonder there''s such a big fuss. This really is big news. Good thing I came. Otherwise, I would have missed it. His gaze then fell on Fang Hao. He had a strong premonition. This thousand-year-old shipwreck that was discovered was definitely connected to him. Fang Hao was a fishing streamer, and this was by the river after all, surely he found something while fishing. Damn it. Just during these few days, I haven''t watched Fang Hao''s live streams. Otherwise, I wouldn''t be so clueless like now. Only when I got here did I pick up some information from others'' mouths. No way, I must keep an eye on Fang Hao, this fishing streamer, from now on. He felt that Fang Hao was his lucky star. Every time bringing him surprises. I definitely cannot miss out again! Sun Zhaopeng waved his fist. The news of the discovery of the thousand-year-old shipwreck in Binjiang was reported immediately. A special task force was quickly established, specially responsible for the salvage of the ancient shipwreck. This special group, consisting of five experts including Zhang Tianhe and Han Weixiang, was comprised of the most experienced veterans in the national cultural relics field. Once this news was released, it immediately caused quite a stir. Sun Zhaopeng also got the first-hand information, after various inquiries, and later interviewing Fang Hao, he finally understood the cause and process of the incident. Once he organized these materials, he immediately published them. What''s more, he pushed the topic''s popularity even higher. "Fishing Man Catches Millennium-Old Sunken Ship, and It Turns Out to Be" This post got shared and read on multiple platforms. In just a short amount of time, it already surpassed a hundred thousand views. It quickly hit the top ten on UC platform''s trending list. "Wow, is the fishing dude really that badass? He even discovers millennium-old sunken ships?" "This fishing streamer, seems kind of familiar, where did I hear about him before?" "This fishing streamer is the one who caught a corpse before." Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s him again!" "Holy shit, him again!" "This is just too intense." A bunch of netizens were incredibly shocked, they had not expected him to stir such a commotion in such a short period. "His fishing skills are way too awesome." "Hao bro is indeed awesome, except that he can''t catch any fish (sideways smile)." "Everyone should come watch the streamer''s fishing livestream, it''s really interesting." There were lots and lots of comments under the post, and lots of people liked and commented. The topic of this post was too sensational. And Fang Hao himself was already quite a topic-heavy figure, not limited to this find of the millennium-old sunken ship. With so many people commenting, it''d be hard for the post not to blow up. There were also fans from Fang Hao''s own stream helping to promote it. Inviting people to watch the livestream. A hot icon appeared on the post. Apart from this post. Similarly, on Weibo, topics about Fang Hao successfully surged to the trending searches list. He had just lain low for a short while, and now he was back. Surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. "Damn, it''s him again." "Why can''t this guy stay quiet for a bit?" "This guy must be cursed, how does he always catch such weird stuff?" Netizens were left speechless. The exploding trending list also saw Fang Hao''s popularity rise again. It was hard not to follow him. A fishing dude making trending searches every now and then, that''s pretty unheard of. Not just an ordinary person, even celebrities don''t make trending searches this frequently. Some third and fourth-tier celebrities were envious to tears watching this. They would often have to create topics, stir up scandals, or even buy trending spots to make the list. But for him, it''s just effortless. In this time frame, look how many times he''s made the trending topics list. Even monthly subscribers don''t get featured that frequently. Everyone was just dumbfounded. "I''m just waiting to see when he will make the trending searches next." "I bet, in two days this guy will definitely be back on the trending searches." "I''ve got the same feeling." "I don''t believe it!" "If he makes it to trending searches again, I''ll eat my keyboard." "Dude, don''t jinx it so carelessly, that might be perilous..." "But at least it''s only a keyboard, not swallowing shit." The online craze was still ongoing. Everyone was discussing Fang Hao, who discovered the millennium-old ship. However, the ship itself wasn''t getting much attention. The chatter was all about Fang Hao. "I just want to know, what can''t he catch?" "If he could next pull up the Italy Cannon, I''d be impressed." "I think he can try the coast. Last time, Eagle Country lost an F35 there, he could reel that up, and if he does, we''ll make a fortune." "Lol, let''s get even wilder, have him catch a nuclear submarine." Netizens'' imaginations were running wild, even wanting to see Fang Hao hook the nuclear submarine. Chapter 70 - 69 Speaking so shamelessly with a straight face A thousand-year-old shipwreck was discovered and it created a big buzz online. Fang Hao once again topped the trending search list. This drew the attention of many people. His popularity far exceeded that of the discovered thousand-year-old shipwreck. Many found that the topics naturally surrounding Fang Hao were hotter than any other. You''d ask, which legitimate fisherman fishes up such things? When people fish, at most they occasionally hook some garbage in the river or perhaps old tree branches. But this guy, he never even fished up a single fish. Instead, he caught two corpses, toy Ultraman, a broken radio, coins, and gold jewelry. Look at this, it''s got everything. So after making the trending search list again, many netizens started to bet and guess what he would fish up next. A person who could fish up anything but fish. How could this not be interesting to everyone? Such fishing is intriguing. It''s like the thrill of opening mystery boxes. Netizens'' interest in him grew stronger, and they followed him in droves. Some even suggested that he should start a Weibo account to interact better with his fans. Meanwhile, with Fang Hao''s popularity so high, naturally, some internet celebrities began to copy him. People started imitating his fishing online. But those people clearly had scripts, it was evident they were copying. They even pretended to catch nothing at all. Which incited a lot of criticisms. "Can you at least fish professionally, damn it? Even if you''re a beginner, show some spirit." "If you''re going to copy, at least copy properly, man. Although my bro Fang Hao can''t catch fish, his fishing skills still have some level." "It''s pre-placed stuff, right? It''s all too obvious." "Fish roe." "I watched for a few minutes, and it was so boring, just forced imitation, not capturing the essence at all, just wasting my time." When Fang Hao livestreamed, the camera''s perspective was great, focusing on the fishing rod without blocking the view. But those imitators often used awkward camera angles to hook pre-prepared items onto their lines before lifting them out. Do you think everyone watching is blind? Can''t people see the items you''ve prepared beforehand? Is it that easy to fool us? Even if you arranged for someone to dive and hang stuff, no one would say anything. At least you were making an effort. Not like these full of loopholes, giving a very perfunctory response. When others fish, they''re fishing, but these people seem to be fishing for things they''ve pre-placed. Those who mimic didn''t manage to piggyback on Fang Hao''s popularity but instead got criticized heavily. They''re all not catching fish, also fishing up various stuff, but why is Fang Hao so captivating while these imitators just get blasted? The main reason is their attitude. To describe it in one word, it would be pandering. They missed the essence, merely copying the form. So these copycat ''fishing streamers'' deserve to be criticized. However, all these were just minor diversions and had no impact on Fang Hao. He didn''t care at all. Let those people follow the trend if they wanted, it would not affect his fishing either. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The subsequent salvage of the shipwreck also had nothing to do with Fang Hao. It likely wouldn''t all be salvaged for a couple of months. For a long time ahead, preparations were probably still underway, and it wouldn''t just be lifted out all at once. This wasn''t just retrieving some item. These were artifacts that had existed for thousands of years, and the interior conditions of the shipwreck were still unknown. After a thousand years, the interior of the shipwreck must also have some decayed areas, where one must be careful not to cause damage. So before salvaging, it''s necessary to consider all situations and solve all problems. Once the situation was clear, they could start salvaging. Due to the discovery of an ancient shipwreck, a large area around the Tongyang River was blocked off. Fang Hao couldn''t continue fishing there anymore. He had to find another place. Luckily, there were many spots for fishing in Binjiang, so he didn''t have to worry about not having a place to fish. "Fang Hao, Fang Hao, why not come fish at my family''s pond?" "We have a lot of fish in our pond." After returning home to rest, a fan privately messaged Fang Hao. They wanted to invite Fang Hao to fish at their family''s pond. Huh? That could work. Fang Hao''s eyes lit up; he couldn''t believe he hadn''t thought of it before. Fishing in a pond, that''s like being spoon-fed! Is it possible not to catch any fish in a pond? Impossible. Fishing in a pond is like catching fish even with eyes closed. Regardless, he had to get himself to catch some fish first. If he couldn''t catch any, he''d start questioning his life. But even so, he had to maintain his persona. "Hey, as a master like me, I generally don''t go fishing in a pond. But since you''ve warmly invited me, I''ll reluctantly agree." He couldn''t embarrass himself in front of his fans. He had to show that though he didn''t really want to, he''d reluctantly agree since they insisted. "LOL." "Fang Hao, I can''t believe you can say such shameless words with such a straight face." "You truly are my idol." Fang Hao simply ignored the response. He asked for the address of the pond. It was in a village in a county under Binjiang, not too far away. Fang Hao and the person agreed on meeting the next day. It was too late today, and Fang Hao hadn''t rested for a whole day and night. Although he wasn''t tired yet and still felt spirited, he wouldn''t push himself too hard. Fishing is fun, but it isn''t worth risking one''s life. One must rest when it''s time to rest. Fang Hao wasn''t in a rush. As for Han Weixiang and He Zhenmin, they were too busy, completely focused on salvaging the ancient ship, not even having time to drink water. Fang Hao didn''t disturb them and simply took a taxi home. ... Nighttime. A soccer game that had caught everyone''s attention was about to start. It was a friendly match. But there was a massive interest in it. Because it was the National football team playing against the former World Cup champions, Italy. Facing such a strong opponent, nobody believed that the National team would win. This wasn''t science fiction anymore; it was more like fantasy. What could the National team use to win? Although the National team''s condition had improved recently, with a new coach who introduced a series of reforms after the previous coach was arrested, no one was optimistic given the overall environment. People only hoped that the National team would lose by a smaller margin. To lose by less was to win. That was everyone''s thought. However, in this game, the National team played like never before, with more determination and aggression. Active positioning and tackling. Miraculously, they Chapter 71 - 70: Oh no, Weibo exploded! 2:1! The National football team pulled off a last-minute win against Italy. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It left everyone''s jaw on the floor, staring at the result in disbelief. As if in a dream. No. More unbelievable than a dream. Ordinary people wouldn''t even dare to dream like this. This is Italy we''re talking about. By no means a weak team. A former World Cup champion, currently ranked among the top few in the world. Meanwhile, the National football team had fallen way down to seventieth or eightieth place. You could say it''s normal for the National football team to beat Saudi Arabia or something like that, But to beat Italy, that''s just too fantastical. Everyone was stunned. Before this, a bunch of people were predicting Italy would score six or seven goals in this match. You have to realize the National football team had just gone through a painful transition, changing their head coach, since the former coach, Li Tong, had been imprisoned. After the new head coach stepped in, sweeping reforms were made. But since there wasn''t much time, many people thought they wouldn''t see results so soon. This match shocked everyone. The whole stadium was buzzing. And after the match ended, both the scene and the web were boiling over. On Weibo, it was like a pot had exploded. Instantly, "National football team beats Italy" skyrocketed to the top of the hot search list. The popularity just exploded. Who would believe it? Utterly surreal. "The National football team won??" "Holy shit, shouldn''t it be Italy 6:0 National football team by any normal standard?" "This is sorcery, pure sorcery." "Did I... travel to another time?" Some netizens even thought they''d traveled through time to a parallel universe where the National football team could defeat other teams. That''s why there was such an explosion of interest. On Weibo, topic after topic was about the National football team. Nearly four of the top ten hot search topics were related to the National football team. The topic of Fang Hao discovering an ancient shipwreck while fishing even fell two spots down on the hot search list, overtaken by the buzz about the National football team. Just imagine the sensational impact. The next time the National football team caused such a sensation, they''d probably have to make it to the World Cup again. The entire internet was discussing it after this match. Whether they''d watched the game or not, everyone was talking. Weibo exploded and the server crashed for three minutes. Many people couldn''t log in, the web pages were frozen. "Crap, Weibo crashed." "Damn, what kind of garbage servers are these?" "Hurry and fix it, let us in." "Rubbish Weibo, can''t even handle this much traffic?" "Quick, quick, repair it." During these few minutes of backend paralysis, it was torture for the eager netizens. Weibo''s programmers were also scrambling to fix the backend, and after a few minutes, the issue was resolved. Things went back to normal. And then they too joined the discussions under these topics on Weibo. Practically the whole internet was talking. Who would have believed that the National football team could win the match. "This must be staged, right?" "Or did Italy throw the game?" ... "What!" "The national football team won?" "This... Fang Hao actually guessed it right!" At this moment, a group of Fang Hao''s fans was stunned. They vaguely remembered that during the live broadcast, Fang Hao had said that the national football team would win 2:1 against Italy, and not only had they won, but the score was exactly right. "Holy..." "Fang Hao is freaking awesome." "He actually got it right." "No, this wasn''t a guess, Fang Hao said it was news broadcast by the radio." "Oh my God, this radio is beyond incredible." "No wonder it''s so accurate." "The first time, the radio had predicted that the big star Yi Jianqiu would be caught with a prostitute. Now it''s predicted that the national football team would win 2:1 against Italy. This radio, couldn''t really be futuristic black technology, could it?" These people began to speculate about the construction of the radio. Some believed it might be black technology from the future, allowing it to predict information in advance. But these were all just their speculations, what the actual situation was, probably only Fang Hao knew for sure. "It''s a good thing the host didn''t throw away this broken radio he fished up." "That''s badass." "I wonder what news it will predict next." "If it could predict lottery numbers, that would be great, I''d be rich." "Erm... actually, I wanted to say, if you listened to Fang Hao this time and bet on the national football team winning, you could''ve gotten rich too." "Oh man, why didn''t I just follow along and bet a little." "These odds... seventy-six times!" "If I had bet a thousand bucks back then, I''d have seventy-six thousand now." "..." The group finally came to their senses, filled with regret, almost slapping their thighs swollen. Why hadn''t they reacted at the time? If they had reacted at the time and listened to the host Fang Hao, then they really could''ve struck it rich. At the time, almost no one believed that the national team would win the match; it was taken as a joke. No one believed it, who would have bet on it? Only Fang Hao himself had casually placed a ten thousand yuan bet. Now that the game was won, with the odds, he could win over seven hundred thousand yuan. Fang Hao struck it big this round. He''d just gone out for a meal, saw a lottery shop, and bought the soccer lottery on a whim. He never expected such an unexpected windfall. Now he really didn''t lack money. When Fang Hao found out about this, he wanted to laugh himself. When fortune comes, there''s no stopping it. It was an unexpectedly delightful surprise. Of course, what surprised Fang Hao even more was that the national team had won. Such an unbelievable piece of news had actually come true. He had underestimated this radio before. A radio he hadn''t cared much about before in Fang Hao''s mind now caught his full attention. Became the object of his focused attention. This seemingly broken radio turned out to have such a magical predictive function. It was not just awesome. Although it had made a prediction before, at the time, Fang Hao still thought it was somewhat coincidental. But now... it was no coincidence. Would a coincidence predict such unbelievable things? Clearly, it truly had a predictive function. Perhaps this broken radio was futuristic black technology. It''s just because his own knowledge wasn''t enough yet, so he couldn''t tell, and mistook a piece of black tech for a broken radio. Or to say, this broken radio was actually just a disguise for the black tech product! In actuality, it was a mysterious piece of black technology. A piece of black technology capable of predicting the future... that''s pretty badass. Fang Hao felt like he might wake up laughing in his sleep. Something that was originally considered junk, suddenly transformed into a treasure. Fang Hao took the radio from the corner and placed it in a prominent position next to his desk. Since it was no longer junk, naturally, the treatment was different. From the ignored corner to a conspicuous spot next to the table. Chapter 72 - 71 The Handsome Guy with Six-Pack Abs After it was neatly arranged, it still looked decent. The radio, on the surface, remained that scrapped device, but in fact, it was a futuristic gadget capable of foreknowledge. Fang Hao placed the device on the table without worrying about it being stolen. Who would be so full as to steal such a scrapped radio, after all? Thieves aren''t fools. Each one is cunning. If they were to steal, they''d aim for something more valuable. Like the gold jewelry he had fished up before, now that was worth some money. Two jin of Gold, and ancient artifacts from a thousand years ago, their value could not be easily measured in money. Fang Hao wouldn''t sell the items, either. With the lottery purchase, he accidentally won over seven hundred thousand, and adding to his original funds, he already had over nine hundred thousand. That was in savings, not assets. If he wanted to use it, he could do so at any time. With assets, you have to consider the discounted value when you liquidate. Suddenly having so much money, Fang Hao didn''t know how to spend it for the time being. He hadn''t made any plans for himself. Nor did he have anything he wanted to buy, so he decided to wait for later. Usually, fishing was the only hobby that required some expenditure, but his other expenses were not much. Sea fishing, though, now that was expensive. You had to buy good equipment and rent a boat, all of which cost a lot of money. Fishing gear for sea fishing could be much more expensive than the regular kind. Fang Hao needed to keep some money on hand for himself, too. However, in the short term, Fang Hao probably wouldn''t be going sea fishing. He had already agreed to meet a local fan the next day to go fishing at a pond. Fang Hao was ready to go all out for the catch, opting for pond fishing. He refused to believe that he wouldn''t catch anything this time. First, Fang Hao confirmed with the other party that the pond belonged to his family and that they had initially stocked it with nearly ten thousand fingerlings. Despite some dying off during the breeding process, there were probably still several thousand fish left in the pond. With so many fish, regardless of the size of the pond, there was still a high density of fish. Compared to river fishing, pond fishing was the easiest place to catch fish. Fang Hao didn''t believe he could fail to catch fish in the pond. He could catch fish there with his eyes closed in the past. Pond fishing was just less exciting than wild fishing. Usually, beginners preferred to fish in ponds. That night, Fang Hao rested very well. His mind was clear, and he fell asleep shortly after lying down. He slept through till morning, the quality of his sleep better than ever before. He got up, washed up, practiced Innate Skill, and then had breakfast. He felt more spirited than ever, noticing his body was much improved from before. The effects of Innate Skill were better than he had anticipated. After he finished with his routines, Fang Hao prepared to meet with the fan as planned. Following the location provided by the other party, Fang Hao packed his fishing gear and set out in his car. The destination was over twenty kilometers from his homea fair distance. But to a true fisherman, twenty kilometers wasn''t considered far. Nowadays country roads were well maintained and covered with asphalt; over twenty kilometers was, at most, a half-hour drive. Adding city traffic lights time and potential congestion, one hour was sufficient to reach the destination. His last fishing trip to Baisa Reservoir was even farther away. It was just in a different direction. After driving for over half an hour, Fang Hao arrived at his destination. The fan was already waiting at the entrance early on. A short and chubby young man, just over one meter sixty, with a baby-faced, round, and joyful appearance that was a bit endearing. The person on the other side started waving frantically at Fang Hao as soon as they saw his car. While he was waving, his flesh also jiggled duangduang. "Hao bro, over here." "You can park the car here." Following the other person''s guidance, Fang Hao parked his car on the empty space by the roadside, perfectly not blocking the road and not affecting the passage of other vehicles. "Are you ''Six-Pack Hunk''?" After getting out of the car, Fang Hao looked at the other person with a bizarre expression. These six-packs... they seem to have nothing to do with this person. Looking at the other person''s round belly, it seemed like his abs might have all fused into one. The person also sheepishly scratched their head. "Hao bro, just call me Chen Sheng." His ID was a bit embarrassing to say out loud in the real world. It was just online, where behind the anonymity of the internet, nobody knew anybody, so of course, they could chat without caring. In real life, I''m meek and compliant, online, I strike with heavy fists. But the other person''s facial features were indeed not badif they slimmed down, they might actually look good. A potential stock. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This fan had been following Fang Hao for a long time. Since the beginning of his live streaming, the other person had been watching his broadcasts. It happened that the two were from the same city. That''s why Fang Hao had come here. For a meet-up and fishing interaction with the fan. Fang Hao didn''t dwell too much on this topic and decided to ask where the fishpond was. "Chen Sheng, where''s your fishpond?" "It''s about two hundred meters from here, just down this path and you''ll be there quickly." Chen Sheng pointed down a nearby path. Taking this path would be quicker. Fang Hao took his fishing gear and equipment out of the car. "Hao bro, let me carry some for you." "No need, it''s not a lot of stuff; just lead the way." Fang Hao declined the offer, he could manage to carry his own gear. As someone who fished often, he was well used to it. Chen Sheng gave up insisting due to Fang Hao''s determination, and led the way ahead. The person had an outgoing personality and talked a lot. Chatting away the whole path. "Hao bro, my family''s fishpond was built by my great-grandfather." The person was explaining the history of their family''s fishpond to Fang Hao. It wasn''t newly built, but had been around for a long time. "Hao bro, it seems like you haven''t caught a fish since you started live streaming, but don''t worry today, you''ll definitely catch some. The fish in my pond are easy to catch, I often go fishing when I want to eat fish." "Hao bro, I like fishing too, can we go fishing together next time?" "Hao bro..." On Fang Hao''s end, he just responded with an affirming "Mm" as they went along. He really couldn''t get a word in. The other person talked too much, once they started, they couldn''t stop. Until after walking some distance, they finally saw a very large fishpond not far away, about as large as two football fields! "Is this your fishpond?" Fang Hao still wanted confirmation. It would be awkward if they got it wrong and then got chased away and beaten up by the actual owner of the fishpond. Such a large fishpond, in the old days, would certainly signify a substantial landowner. "It''s my family''s fishpond," Chen Sheng nodded happily. "Hao bro, today you can fish as much as you want, and take away any fish you catch." Fang Hao, however, didn''t care whether he took the fish he caught or not, what he needed now was... to catch fish! Chapter 73 - 72: Feeding Fish Livestreamer What is the most important thing about being involved in the underworld? It''s getting involved! Similarly, what''s the most important thing about fishing? It''s catching the fish! Not coming up empty-handed. Catching fish is what Fang Hao cares about the most. He really hasn''t caught any fish for a long time. It''s not about how many fish he catches today, as long as he can catch one, he will be completely satisfied. "This time should be stable." With his skills, could it be possible that he couldn''t even catch fish from a fish pond? The difficulty of fishing in a pond is almost non-existent. Even a novice can easily catch fish from a pond. Fang Hao feels that even if his luck is bad, it can''t be so bad that he can''t catch fish in the pond. "That''s not necessary, I''m just enjoying the fishing, and will release the fish back when I catch them." Fang Hao waved his hand and said to Chen Sheng. "Bro Hao, don''t you want to take a couple of fish home to eat? These are fish from my own pond, very healthy." "We''ll see when the time comes." The fish haven''t even been caught yet, you''re giving me too much credit. In case it doesn''t... No, no, it must be caught. It''s too early to talk about this. Fang Hao placed his things on the ground, looked around the environment, and prepared to find a good fishing spot. The fish pond is so big, there are definitely places where there are more fish and places where there are fewer. Fang Hao quickly picked his spot, setting up his gear at a place where water currents meet. Usually, places where currents meet have the most fish. Fish like fresh water, and where currents meet, the water flows, naturally attracting more fish. While Fang Hao was selecting his spot, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng also took out his equipment from a small hut next to the pond. It was an ordinary fishing rod, the tip of which had broken off, so he tied the fishing line to the tip and secured it with several knots. Simple and straightforward. Chen Sheng just sat not far from Fang Hao, not really choosing his spot or understanding such details. Normally fishing in the pond, fish bite easily enough without any need for these nuances. He just wanted to sit next to Fang Hao. It''s enjoyable to interact and communicate with the streamer at any time. "Bro Hao, are you going to start the livestream?" Seeing Fang Hao setting up the livestream equipment. Chen Sheng immediately got excited. "Yes." Since I''m free anyway, might as well start the livestream and chat with viewers. It also helps accumulate livestream duration. "Bro Hao, can I appear on the livestream later?" Chen Sheng had a cheeky expression, looking expectantly at Fang Hao. "Sure." That''s not a big deal. Soon, Fang Hao had set up his equipment, aiming it at himself and the surface of the pond. Everything was ready, then he started the livestream. This livestream was unexpected. There was no prior notification, so initially, there weren''t as many people in the livestream as before. But as he started the livestream, people who had subscribed and followed him immediately received the notification and quickly clicked to join. The popularity in the livestream room quickly rose, and in no time, it exceeded five hundred thousand viewers. That is the fan loyalty of a popular streamer. As soon as his room went live, it was instantly flooded with comments. "The streamer launched a surprise broadcast, luckily I was watching someone else''s stream or I would have missed it." "Just got online and saw the streamer start broadcasting, my luck is pretty good." "The streamer is feeding the fish again?" "Hahaha, the word ''again'' is really apt." "I died laughing, why not change the name to Feeding Fish Streamer." "I agree!" "+1." "..." Unknowingly, Fang Hao gained another nickname, the Fish-Feeding Streamer. However, compared to the previous nickname, Corpse-Fishing Streamer, Fish-Feeding Streamer sounds much better. Fang Hao just rolled his eyes at this. These viewers really know how to play. The atmosphere in the live stream became increasingly lively. As they chatted, someone soon brought up last night''s National football team game. "Wuu wuu, my legs are practically swollen from clapping, the National football team really won." "If I had believed the streamer at that time, I''d be rich now." "Stop it, I wanna cry, it was such a huge upset." "The National football team won against Italy, can you believe it?" "Damn it, I lost three thousand bucks betting on Italy to win. I thought it was a sure thing and just wanted to earn some cigarette money, but didn''t expect to lose even my meal money." "Maybe I won your three thousand bucks, I casually bet fifty bucks on the National football team winning." "Awesome dude... you''re the first one I know who followed the streamer''s forecast and bet on the National football team." Everyone admired his courage for actually betting on the National football team to win. "So the streamer is really awesome." "He could even calculate this right." "Do you guys think the streamer is just guessing or if the radio can really foresee future news." "Who knows." "It might be true that he can predict the future." After all, they didn''t see it with their own eyes, they just heard it from Fang Hao. Now they truly respect him. "But I must say, last night''s National football team was really inspiring, I willingly lost that money." "If the National football team always has that kind of fighting spirit in the future, I''d support them even if they lose." "Yes, me too, I watched the whole game last night, they really fought harder than before." "That''s a National football team with a future." "Yes, last night''s National football team gave me hope." "So Coach Gao is really awesome, just arriving not long ago and he''s already made such a difference." "I hope we can witness a real transformation." "..." After the National football team won last night, almost the entire network was boiling. No one wasn''t paying attention. Even Weibo crashed for a moment, pages wouldn''t load. You can imagine how sensational it was. The lingering excitement from the game was still in the air, and the audience in the live stream was still discussing it with gusto. Most of the audience were discussing last night''s game. After discussing for a while, people gradually shifted their attention back to Fang Hao. "Huh? Where is the streamer fishing today? It doesn''t look like a riverside." "Of course, the river where the streamer usually fishes, has a thousand-year-old sunken ship discovered, they must have sealed it off for salvage, it was mentioned in the news." "The streamer is so awesome, even fishing up a thousand-year-old sunken ship." "If it weren''t for the streamer, who knows when that sunken ship would have been discovered." "Our streamer might not catch fish, but he''s awesome at catching other things (joking)." "Haha, stupid and senseless." "Wait, why does the place today look like a fish farm?" Finally, someone realized something was off about the place where Fang Hao was fishing. Though the place was large, it looked a lot like a fish farm. "What? A fish farm? Isn''t this a lake?" "Holy, the streamer is actually fishing in a fish farm today???" "That''s dishonorable!" S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So shameless." "Going to a fish farm to fish, how could you not catch anything." "That''s cheating!" "Refund! Refund!" A bunch of people in the live stream began muttering, turning all their attention back to Fang Hao. Chapter 74 - 73: Brother Fish in Danger, Run! (Happy Chinese New Year’s Eve!) Fang Hao didn''t mind the teasing in the live stream and remained calm. This is just a minor event. No panic. What the heck. Fang Hao calmly set up his fishing rod, baited the hook, and cast it into the fishing spot he had chosen earlier in the pond. With a thump. The hook entered the water steadily. The bait was worms dug up from the nearby field. This is universal bait. Using such bait in this pond is simply a powerful weapon. "You guys are just jealous of me." "Can''t help it, I''m just too handsome for my own good." "Damn!" "Shameless." "Got tricked by this guy again." "Someone pee a bit yellow to wake him up!" The viewers in the live stream were also stunned by Fang Hao''s shamelessness. "Come, let me introduce a friend, this brother is also a viewer in our stream and the owner of this pond." "We are here fishing thanks to this brother''s enthusiastic invitationcouldn''t turn down such hospitality." Fang Hao then turned the camera to the side, focusing on Chen Sheng. Chen Sheng excitedly waved at the camera, "Hello everyone, I am [Six-pack Cool Guy]." "???" "What? You''re the Six-pack Brother?" "Damn, my fantasy is ruined. Six-pack Bro, weren''t you supposed to be a tall, handsome guy with six-packs, even more shameless than the host?" "Six-pack Bro, you''ve got one giant six-pack, right?" "Tsk tsk tsk, seems like everyone in this live stream follows in the tradition of thick-skinned." "But Six-pack Bro is pretty cute." "..." Seeing the comments in the live stream, Chen Sheng also scratched his head awkwardly. "Hehe." After a dry laugh, he changed the topic. "Everyone is welcome to come visit anytime." "Definitely, definitely." "Is this pond owned by Six-pack Bro?" "This pond seems pretty big." "Six-pack Bro, hurry and give the address, I''m coming right now!" "..." With the appearance of Chen Sheng, the atmosphere in the live stream erupted once again. He is quite active in Fang Hao''s stream, and many people are familiar with his ID. Once the atmosphere got lively, a bunch of people expressed their desire to come. Especially those from Binjiang, they were eager to come and fish together. As Fang Hao was here, this was a rare opportunity. "Let''s go, any other brothers from Binjiang, come and watch the host fish." "You just want to see the host fail at fishing, right?" "Haha, if you say that, I''m getting excited." "Count me in, I wonder what the host will catch this time." "It''s a pity this is just a pond, probably won''t catch anything good today." If it were by the river or somewhere for wild fishing, they might have hoped to catch something interesting. But in a pond. There''s probably nothing good. So today, most people are more interested in seeing how Fang Hao fails at fishing. As long as Fang Hao doesn''t catch any fish, that''s the most hilarious thing. If he doesn''t catch anything here at the pond, that will provide a new topic for teasing later on. Chen Sheng also cast his fishing line and settled next to Fang Hao to fish. Both were quietly waiting. Exchanging a few words with the viewers in the live stream occasionally. "I wonder who will catch a fish first, Six-pack Bro or the host." "It should be the host, it seems like Six-pack Bro''s fishing rod is broken." Although they often teased Fang Hao, however... to be fair, in terms of personal skills, equipment, and choice of fishing spots, Fang Hao was more likely to catch fish. "This is not necessarily true." "Last time, that kid made a makeshift fishing rod from a bamboo pole on the spot, and still managed to catch a lot of fish." "Can you say that kid''s skills are better than the streamer''s?" "Believe." "Hahaha." "You guys need to believe in the streamer''s abilities." "Don''t worry, I believe the streamer will perform consistently well, and will definitely not catch any fish." Everyone in the live stream room was watching, all looking at Fang Hao. Time slowly passed. Neither of their fishing rods had any movement. Just then, Fang Hao''s float moved slightly. This indicated that there was a fish trying to bite. Fang Hao immediately focused his attention, slightly tightened his grip on the fishing rod, waiting for the moment the fish would bite. Look, my choice of fishing spot is correct, this place does have more fish. The fish biting is proof of that. This time, I must hold steady, can''t let the fish escape. Once I catch a fish, I''ll fiercely slap those little trolls in the live stream room in the face. They even looked down on me, saying I couldn''t catch fish even in a fish pond. How is that possible. Even if my luck is bad, it can''t be that bad. Look, Brother Fish knows his stuff, biting the bait now. This is a fish that knows the current affairs. Brother Fish is still testing. Fang Hao is not in a hurry, in case it scares the fish away. "Am I seeing things?" "There''s a fish biting on the streamer''s side." "Ahh, Brother Fish is in danger, run!" A bunch of viewers in the live room are now worried about Fang Hao catching the fish. All praying that he doesn''t catch one. Under everyone''s eyes, Fang Hao''s float sank, the fish seemed to have bitten the hook. "Not good!" "The streamer is about to catch a fish." Everyone couldn''t help but exclaim, now they were really about to see Fang Hao catch a fish. "It''s over." "The streamer''s series of not catching fish is about to end." "Alright, everyone disperse, disperse." Just when everyone thought Fang Hao was about to catch a fish. Even Fang Hao himself felt that this time was almost certain, definitely capable of catching a fish. The fish under the water violently flipped its tail, struggling crazily for a few moments, creating a lot of disturbance. Then... the float floated up again. The water surface soon returned to calm again. Fang Hao immediately realized something was wrong, quickly lifted up the fishing rod, and saw... where the hell was the hook, it was clean at the bottom, the line had been cut. The fish that just bit had struggled too violently. With great force. The disturbance it created when flipping indicated that the fish was not small. If Fang Hao hadn''t tightened his grip on the fishing rod, his rod would have been pulled into the water. Seeing the empty bottom, Fang Hao was stunned. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How could it still run? Didn''t even give me the time to react, this fish escaped too quickly. If it had been a few seconds later, Fang Hao believed he wouldn''t have given the fish the chance to cut the line. The feeling of the fish getting away is even more painful than not catching a fish. And after Fang Hao''s fish got away. Not long after, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng also caught his first fish. A carp weighing more than a pound. The fish wasn''t big. But it''s still better than not catching any fish. "Hao Ge, I caught a fish over here." After taking the hook off, Chen Sheng brought the fish over for Fang Hao to see. Chapter 75 - 74 Brother Fish, Youre Brilliant! "Hehe..." Fang Hao squeezed out a forced smile. He really felt awful right now. Letting such a big fish get away, the bitterness inside. Who could understand this kind of pain. Except for the bunch of trolls in his live stream. These people were probably hiding in corners, secretly chuckling. The more he failed to catch fish, the happier these people got. Completely thwarting him, doing the exact opposite. All his haters. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao felt helpless in his heart. At this moment, his live stream room was indeed full of flying barrage comments, each erupting in laughter. "HAHAHA, Six-Pack Bro, nicely done." "Look, Six-Pack Bro is strong, caught a fish first." "It seems I overestimated the host, even in a fish pond he might not be able to catch fish." "Just now scared me to death, really thought the host was about to catch a fish." "Thank goodness, Fish Bro is strong." "Competitive fish! I, a grand Corpse-fishing streamer fan, bestow this fish the title of Competitive Fish." "666." "The host still maintains 0 fish caught, his performance is still stable, hope he keeps it up and maintains this record." "Check-in day 5, number of fish caught: 0." A group of people joked around. Fang Hao just pretended not to see it. After showing the fish to Fang Hao, Chen Sheng then released it back into the pond. Barely over a pound, it was naturally returned to the water to continue growing. "Fang Bro, it''s such a pity about the fish that got away just now, it must''ve weighed a dozen pounds or so." "It must be one of the fish left behind from previous years at home." Chen Sheng felt regretful about the fish Fang Hao lost. In their family''s fish pond, they would leave some fish uncaught each year to grow bigger. "It''s fine." "Just catch it again later." "These are all small issues." While saying this, the last few words were spoken through clenched teeth. Fang Hao''s eyes were now blazing with a green light! Damn fish. When I do catch you, I must use half for braised fish and half for deep-fried! And pair it with a little wine, a few sips. Only then can I soothe the frustration in my heart. You ran away and even took my fish hook. I need to change the fish hook again. Luckily, as an angler, I am fully equipped. Fang Hao took out his hook box, replaced it with a new one, and then skewered a worm on it. And tossed it back into the pond again. Only the spot was different this time, he chose a new casting point. Obviously, the spot where the fish escaped was noisy, and nearby fish would definitely be scared away, not returning for a short while. Fang Hao still managed to keep his cool. At least this time he had made progress compared to before. If it were not for the fish''s fierce struggle that severed his line. He almost had it, almost managed to reel the fish in. This time, he had to be more cautious. He wouldn''t give another chance for the fish to cut the line and escape. As long as it dared to take the bait, he must pull it up. "Mhm mhm, the fish in my home pond are easy to catch." "When I feel like eating fish, I just come and fish." While Fang Hao continued to fish with concentration. In just a few minutes, Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng, caught another fish. This fish was much larger than the previous one, weighing about three pounds. "Fang Bro Fang Bro, what do you think about this fish?" He lifted the fish to show Fang Hao. "..." Not looking. Fang Hao chose to act as if he hadn''t heard, engrossed in fishing. That made a group of people in the live stream room make fun of him, the atmosphere was very relaxed and joyful. But the joy didn''t belong to him. Excluding Fang Hao. Fang Hao felt the pressure inside him suddenly spike. Not afraid of not being able to hook a fish, but afraid that others keep hooking fish. This kind of feeling is really unpleasant. Xiao Pang Chen Sheng saw Fang Hao not responding, but didn''t mind. He didn''t put the fish back into the pond this time, instead, he put it into a nearby tank. He planned to keep it for himself to eat. He loved eating fish. He would often come here to catch fish to eat, sometimes using a rod, other times using a net. He also planned to keep the fish he caught today for himself. Of course, what he wanted more was for Fang Hao to stay for a meal, so that he could cook personally. Not to mention anything else, his cooking skills were quite good, having studied at New Oriental Culinary School; but after studying for over a year, he found it boring and left. Afterward, he returned home to take over the family pond and a breeding farm, helping out with the family business. "Bro Hao, how about having fish at my place for lunch?" "This is my specialty dish." "I guarantee the taste is no worse than that of professional chefs outside." "We''ll see later." ... Fang Hao''s gaze fixed on the float in the water. After the first fish snapped the line and got away, there hadn''t been any movement on his rod ever since. His hands were slightly sweaty. Not from heat, but from nervousness, feeling a subtle pressure. The fellow Xiao Pang next to him was using a broken fishing rod and had already hooked two fish. While his own rod... still hadn''t hooked anything. Could it be that he would come up empty-handed again? This is a fishing pond, after all. If he can''t hook any fish here, that would be so embarrassing. And then, those trolls in his live stream would surely mock him even more fervently. He must not let these trolls have their way! Deep breath. Adjust his state of mind. Don''t rush. The more anxious he becomes, the less likely he is to hook a fish. It was just that fish that got away earlier that affected him. That''s why he hadn''t hooked any fish on the scene. Whoosh. At a moment when no one was paying attention, Suddenly, a carp leaped out of the water. Plop plop. It landed at Fang Hao''s feet, its body flapping and tumbling. "???" Seeing this fish suddenly jumping out of the water and next to his feet, Fang Hao was baffled. What''s the situation? Why did this fish come up by itself? Is it looking down on him? Or pitying him? This certainly doesn''t count as him hooking it. The fish didn''t bite the hook. Not only was he baffled, but the entire live stream audience was also stunned. Whoa what the heck, fish bro. What kind of stunt is this? A bunch of people blinked, and the live stream room fell silent for three seconds. "Could it be because... this fish bro saw the host couldn''t catch a fish and felt a bit sorry, so it decided to jump into the net on its own?" After a while, someone offered an explanation. "That makes sense, I can''t even refute it." "Hahaha." Instantly, the live stream room became lively again. "Fish bro: Dude, your fishing skills aren''t up to scratch, just watch me, soaring dragon!" "Fish: Buddy, sorry, I entered the wrong door, can you give me a push back into the water?" "Fish bro is too showy, it''s an outright mockery." "Host, look, even the fish can''t stand your fishing skills." Fang Hao''s face darkened, and then he kicked the fish back into the pond. He didn''t hook this fish himself, and he refused to take it. A gentleman does not partake in food that comes uninvited. He still had that little bit of integrity. Plop. The fish splashed back into the water, but in this live stream room, another ''black history'' about Fang Hao was added. Fang Hao had been shown up by a fish. Chapter 77 - 76: Hao Ge, can you find the location of the great tomb? Someone speculated that there might be a big tomb underwater. As soon as this speculation came up, it immediately captured everyone''s attention. "Really? Fake?" "I''ll go, no way, is the host that impressive? Fishing in a fish pond and pulling up a big tomb." "The host is really awesome." "I thought the host would finally catch some fish when he went fishing in the pond, but it turns out I''m still too young." "Rushed it." "The host''s performance is as stable as ever." Everyone was looking at Fang Hao, waiting to hear his insights. Fang Hao analyzed the origin of the pottery jar by looking at the unique patterns and small seal script on it. The Qin and Han periods were important stages in the development of pottery in Huaxia, during which pottery was widely used by dynasties, local governments, and private kilns, and there were even workshops specializing in the making of burial artifacts or pottery figurines. The terracotta sculpture of the Qin Dynasty was very developed, with a high level of artistry, as could be seen from the terracotta warriors unearthed. And the pottery of the Han Dynasty was further improved. Various types of mouth vessels had already replaced bronze artifacts and lacquerware, the variety of pottery increased, and the methods of decoration became colorful and diverse. Just like during the Eastern Han, the manor economy developed, and because the court implemented the "promotion of filial piety and integrity," society followed a trend of giving parents lavish burials to earn the name of a filial child, and models of manor buildings as burial artifacts became popular for a time. It wasn''t until the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties that porcelain suddenly rose, and ceramic technology developed in parallel. So Fang Hao speculated from these pottery jars that the big tomb might be from the Han Dynasty. "If I''m not mistaken, these pottery objects are the burial artifacts from the past," Fang Hao said to Chen Sheng. "Ah, burial artifacts?" Chen Sheng was stunned. But he quickly recovered and said excitedly, "Brother Hao, doesn''t that mean these are antiques?" "You could say that." Fang Hao nodded. "Then Brother Hao, have we struck it rich?" Chen Sheng became excited. "You''re thinking too much..." Fang Hao sighed helplessly, "unless you can prove these things are handed down from your ancestors." "Moreover, these pottery jars are just ordinary burial artifacts, not too valuable." After hearing Fang Hao''s words, everyone in the livestream room was shocked. "Oh my, there really is a big tomb." "Just don''t know which dynasty it''s from." Everyone was even more curious. [Ding, congratulations to the host for the popularity of the livestream room breaking three million, rewarded with one Platinum Treasure Box.] Just then, another voice rang out in Fang Hao''s mind. As soon as the audience learned that he had fished up another big tomb, it instantly attracted a lot of attention. Another surge of people flooded into the livestream room, pushing Fang Hao''s popularity up to three million! Breaking through three million viewership marked another milestone. With prior experience, Fang Hao didn''t feel too much this time, it was just a simple acknowledgment. Another Platinum Treasure Box, the reward was decent. Not a huge surprise, but better than nothing. Fang Hao didn''t bother about it for the moment and directly placed the Platinum Treasure Box into the System Space. His focus was still on the pottery jars and the big tomb. His research on these was just the tip of the iceberg. He still couldn''t determine the exact location of the big tomb, only speculating it was under the fish pond. This was an underwater burial site. The real understanding still has to come from Han Weixiang, Zhang Tianhe, and the others. But they were currently busy with the ship salvage operation, and it was unclear if they had time. "That''s how it is." Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s face showed a hint of disappointment. What a pity, the dream of striking it rich was shattered. "Then, Fang Hao, can you locate the position of the large tomb?" Chen Sheng curiously asked. "I don''t know for sure, but I guess it''s very likely right under your family''s fish pond," Fang Hao said. "Ah?" Chen Sheng was startled by what Fang Hao said, "Right under my family''s fish pond?" "Then... If I hire an excavator to dig the fish pond and accidentally break through the tomb, would that count as tomb raiding?" Chen Sheng pondered a very serious idea. Holy crap, that''s some creative thinking. Fang Hao was also amazed by Chen Sheng''s train of thought. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such an idea could only come from him. But unfortunately. "If it were before, it might not be considered that." "But now... it would." Fang Hao said solemnly. Now that you know there might be a large tomb here, if you were to dig through it, that would definitely count as tomb raiding. You don''t have a permit. If you were part of the system, had a permit, it could be considered archaeology. "I''d better ask someone about it." What Fang Hao could think of now were only a few people in the cultural relics circle. Ever since the discovery of the millennium-old shipwreck, Fang Hao had interacted with them and established some acquaintances. Afterward, Fang Hao made a call to He Zhenmin. The other party''s voice was a bit hoarse; they were extraordinarily busy after the discovery of the millennium-old shipwreck. And since his teacher Han Weixiang was also a member of the shipwreck salvage team, he naturally couldn''t just watch; he had to help. When Fang Hao mentioned on the phone the possible discovery of a large tomb from the Han Dynasty, He Zhenmin''s hoarse voice rose by more than a dozen decibels, and he was completely stunned. The discovery of a Han Dynasty large tomb... this discovery is no trivial matter; it''s huge news. Its value is immense. If the identity of the tomb owner is not ordinary, then it''s yet another major discovery. "Man, you really know how to keep us busy." He Zhenmin said with a wry smile, truly feeling overwhelmed. They hadn''t even finished dealing with one thing, and here comes another. He was now completely tied up. But he was also very excited because for people in their profession, the discovery of a large tomb was indeed a major event. If the millennium-old shipwreck was the biggest thing, then this tomb would be the second. Of course, if the identity of the tomb''s owner was extraordinary, say a prince, then its value might even surpass the shipwreck. He Zhenmin now felt a mixture of pain and pleasure. Pain because they were so busy they didn''t even have time to rest, completely engulfed in ceaseless work. Could it be that his teacher, Elder Han, would have to do the small stuff? Certainly, it would be him, the disciple, filling in. That''s why he was so busy; it was because he was his teacher''s assistant. "I''m going to report this to my teacher and Elder Zhang and the others right now." This matter still needed to be reported. The millennium-old shipwreck was a big deal, and so was this Han Dynasty large tomb. However, what surprised He Zhenmin even more was Fang Hao; the guy went fishing and came up with stuff like this, discovering a Han Dynasty large tomb - it''s unbelievable. His fishing trips are just too peculiar. It was just like the time when he discovered the millennium-old shipwreck; He Zhenmin had first watched Fang Hao''s live stream, and unexpectedly, it collided with such explosive news. Now, not much time has passed, and here comes another one. What kind of luck does this guy have, catching such bizarre things every time he fishes? Could it be that there''s really a constitution where you don''t catch fish but end up catching all sorts of things? Chapter 78 - 77: The Great Tomb of the Han Dynasty! He Zhenmin informed Han Weixiang about Fang Hao''s fishing discovery, which seemed to be a tomb possibly from the Han Dynasty. Upon hearing this news, Han Weixiang''s eyes, bloodshot, widened incredibly as he looked at He Zhenmin in disbelief. "You... you... are you serious?" "Yes, teacher, this is what Fang Hao just told me," He Zhenmin said with a bitter smile. "I also found it unbelievable when I first heard it." He could certainly empathize with his teacher''s emotions. "Wow, a tomb from the Han Dynasty... If the tomb''s owner was a prince, its value wouldn''t be far off from that of this sunken ship." That''s what excited Han Weixiang. He was truly excited. "This kid really is something." Han Weixiang couldn''t help but praise Fang Hao; fishing twice and both times bringing up so many treasures. It brought great prestige to Binjiang and Handong, attracting widespread attention. It was like finding a treasure trove for historians. "So, teacher, what should we do?" "Well, we need to visit the site to know the situation." They still knew very little and were completely unaware of the site conditions. Though the millennium-old shipwreck''s salvage was significant and a top priority, the matter of this Han Dynasty tomb was equally non-trivial. They needed to go to the site to understand the situation. No matter how busy he was, he had to make the trip. After all, this was no minor matter. "Old Zhang." Han Weixiang called out to Zhang Tianhe, who was engrossed in studying details of the shipwreck and looked at him impatiently. "What are you calling me for? Can''t you see I''m extremely busy?" "Fine, guess you don''t want to come. Don''t blame me for not inviting you," Han Weixiang scoffed. He didn''t bother to explain. Knowing Han Weixiang''s temperament, Zhang Tianhe turned to He Zhenmin instead. He Zhenmin had no choice but to explain about the discovery of the Han Dynasty tomb. It was just like the squabbles between two bigwigs where a little lackey like him suffered. "This old guy." Zhang Tianhe was fuming after hearing He Zhenmin''s explanation. He definitely did it on purpose. If I hadn''t asked, I might have really missed out. The millennium-old shipwreck was a big deal, but so was the Han Dynasty tomb. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Missing it would truly be regrettable. These influential figures in the world of cultural relics then planned to visit Chen Sheng''s fish pond at Xiao Pang''s house. They prepared to see what kind of tomb it was. Most crucially, they needed to confirm the identity of the tomb''s owner. If the tomb''s owner was just an ordinary landlord or something, they naturally wouldn''t invest much effort there. They would just delegate the responsibility to others. But if the tomb''s owner was a prince, that would be a different story; the importance would be different. Because of the status difference, the value of the burial goods would be different as well. As you can imagine, ordinary people''s burial items wouldn''t contain valuable goods. Even time can''t transform ordinary items into priceless treasures. It''s typically only the highly respected and those who held high positions whose burial items are treasures. Additionally, with the passage of time and the accumulation of historical substance, the value of such items only increases, possibly even becoming priceless artifacts. Later, the group set aside their work and first went to confirm the dynasty of the tomb to avoid any embarrassment of it not being a Han Dynasty royal tomb. Then they would confirm the identity of the tomb''s owner. Upon seeing He Zhenmin and several bigwigs in cultural relics suddenly drive off after being heavily involved with the millennium shipwreck salvage project, Sun Zhaopeng immediately became curious. What was happening? These people were leaving such a critical salvage operation. The salvage of the millennium-old ship was crucial, every minute counted. But for these people to drop their tasks at this moment indicated that what pulled them away was as significant as the work they left. Could it be another big event? Sun Zhaopeng was very curious and drove after them. He wanted to see what was going on. As a journalist, he had a hunch that this was no trivial matter. He immediately followed. He wanted to see what was happening. ... About an hour later, the group rushed to their destination. Sun Zhaopeng followed them all the way here, and after getting out of the car, he looked around with a puzzled expression. After a chubby young man came out and led everyone down a small path, he followed too. As he saw Fang Hao fishing by the pond, his heart skipped a beat. It was him again! I had said before that I needed to pay more attention to him. Just one day of not paying attention, could he have made another big scoop? Sun Zhaopeng widened his eyes, annoyed at himself for almost missing out on this opportunity again. He hurriedly followed while logging into Fang Hao''s live broadcast on his mobile phone. He wanted to see what was happening. Only when he saw the barrage in the live broadcast discussing the discovery of the tomb did he realize. No wonder these cultural relics experts suddenly dropped shipwreck salvage work to come here. So, a great tomb was discovered here. It seemed this tomb was extraordinary. Sun Zhaopeng continued to follow. These two events further solidified his intention to constantly monitor Fang Hao''s fishing livestreams. The other fishermen were unlike Fang Hao, who could literally fish up anything; casually fishing up an item could create major news. He now monitored the live broadcast while following behind, curious to see what special aspects this new discovery had. ... "Master Han, Master Zhang." Seeing the two old men, Brother Fang greeted them politely. "Brother Fang, where''s the item?" They were already impatient. "The items are right here." Fang Hao pointed to some pottery jars placed nearby. The two elderly men immediately approached the area with the pottery jars; He Zhenmin stood beside them. Each took a pottery jar and began carefully examining and observing. After several minutes, having looked at the jars, they reached a judgment. "This item should indeed be from the Han Dynasty." This judgment was pretty much the same as Fang Hao''s previous assessment, both suggesting it was from the Han Dynasty. But whose tomb from the Han Dynasty was still a question. This needed further investigation. Unless they find a Divine Tao Stele. Or could trace the tomb owner''s history through some ancient texts. "Do you, besides the pottery jars, have any other findings such as a stele or stone statues?" Han Weixiang asked Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng. Having been introduced earlier, he knew the other party owned the fish pond and lived in the village. Perhaps he might know more information. Or might have seen something in the past. "Stele? Stone statues?" Chen Sheng fell deep in thought. Chapter 79 - 78: Marquis of Wu Ying! Everyone''s gaze immediately turned to the surroundings. Besides determining the identity of the tomb''s owner, another thing to ascertain was the location of the tomb itself. If the tomb''s location could be confirmed, it would be even more helpful for deducing the identity of the tomb''s occupant. "Backed by the main mountain, surrounded by mountains and waters, the main mountain''s dragon vein extends far, its energy is continuous and prosperous, with mountain ranges on both sides for protection, creating a pattern of Azure Dragon and White Tiger." Zhang Tianhe slowly began speaking. "If I''m not mistaken, the location of the tomb should be right under this fish pond." "This is an underwater grand tomb." "And the central position of the tomb is right in the middle of the fish pond, symmetrically encircled by the two mountains." A professional''s expertise is evident upon display. The words from Zhang Tianhe immediately gave people a different impression. Worthy of being a leading figure in the cultural relics and archaeology circles, his level is quite extraordinary. "Holy shit, it''s really under the fish pond." "It''s exactly as the host had guessed before." "Damn, the host is really awesome, even this he guessed right." "Now I''m starting to suspect if the host''s main profession is tomb robbing, and he''s just pretending to be a newbie to fool us." "Yeah, before the host also deduced that this ancient tomb is from the Han Dynasty, which aligns with the judgments of those experts." "Case solved, case solved." "This is why the host can''t catch any fish, because his main job is tomb robbing." "Hahaha." The live streaming audience was also astonished, surprised by Fang Hao''s previous deductions, and then they began to wildly speculate, becoming more and more outrageous. They even regarded him as a tomb thief. Fang Hao also expressed speechlessness. But at this time, he didn''t have time to watch the live stream anymore. People were still analyzing and conjecturing the origins of this tomb. "This is incredible." "This tomb is extraordinary; the tomb owner''s identity must be significant." Zhang Tianhe exclaimed after observing the fish pond for a while. "Old Zhang, what kind of mystery are you trying to sell here?" Han Weixiang couldn''t stand it any longer and couldn''t help but make a comment. But this was not his area of expertise; he couldn''t interject and could only wait for Zhang Tianhe to reveal the answer. This was also why he called for the latter to come along when he himself came. Apart from the fact that the latter was from the Binjiang Cultural Relics Bureau, it was also because their fields of expertise matched. "Ah, I remember now." Xiao Pang Chen Sheng suddenly called out at this moment, breaking the atmosphere. Everyone looked at him in unison. Under so many gazes, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng couldn''t help but shrink his neck a bit. "Um... I remember, I seem to have seen a stele like this on the ground at the entrance of the village. But I saw there were characters on one of the stone slabs on the ground, and I found it strange at the time why there would be characters engraved on the ground, just didn''t think much of it." "What!" "Quick, take us there!" Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe''s faces changed dramatically, and immediately asked Xiao Pang to lead the way. If what he said was true, then this was heartbreaking. This is a cultural relic, and yet it was just being used as a paving stone. Such a waste, such an incredible waste. The hearts of the two masters were aching, bleeding. Seeing the two elderly people in such a hurry, Xiao Pang did not hesitate and led the way in front. Rushing ahead, he led them towards the place where the stone slabs were laid. Fang Hao and He Zhenmin followed behind. Sun Zhaopeng was at the very end, waiting for the explosive news. The village was not far away, and soon they arrived. This area was the old houses of the village, where the ground was paved with specially laid stone slabs. Under Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s guidance, everyone finally found the inscribed stone slab. Upon seeing the stone slab with inscriptions, everyone stopped in their tracks. Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe immediately squatted down and carefully wiped off the dirt from the surface of the stone slab. After seeing the inscribed stone slab, they were certain. It was indeed a Divine Tao Stele. What is a Divine Tao Stele? It is a stele that records the life of the tomb''s owner, placed on the tomb''s path. Perhaps due to the erosion of time, compounded with man-made damage, the inscriptions on the Divine Tao Stele were somewhat unclear. The two individuals close by could not identify whose it was for the moment. It was not until Fang Hao saw some of the remaining records on the stele that he suddenly thought of someone. Marquis Wu Ying Zhao Wenlong! A naturally gifted genius, his military achievements were outstanding. Along with Champion Marquis Huo Qubing, he was one of the two most brilliant figures of the Han Dynasty era. But his battlefield was not in the north; it lay in the southern regions where he established the Navy, smashed Min Yue, and suppressed the Exotic Races. He joined the army at twenty, and was made a prince at thirty. Truly a hero of his time. However, during an expedition, he fell ill due to the old wounds and the chill he caught, and eventually died on the road. He passed away at the age of forty-two. Therefore, seeing the mention of the Navy and Min Yue on the Divine Tao Stele made Fang Hao think of this person. It must be said, the knowledge points reward that Fang Hao had received before really came into play. If it really was this person, then the grand tomb here was none other than Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb. This... Fang Hao took a deep breath, almost not daring to believe it himself. If it truly was Marquis Wu Ying''s tomb, then this tomb''s value would be no less than that of a thousand-year-old sunken ship. Regardless of whether it was or not. Fang Hao took a deep breath and voiced his opinion. "This could be Marquis Wu Ying." "Huh?" When Fang Hao spoke up, Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe, who were distressed about not having properly protected the cultural relics, looked at him together. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone else was baffled. "Holy cow, what''s going on? The host actually knows?" "The host seems to know even more than these big shots in the cultural relics and archaeology fields." "Is the host just making a wild guess?" "It definitely can''t be a wild guess, just look at their expressions, and you''ll know." "Let''s continue watching, don''t rush to conclusions." A group of online viewers in the live broadcast room were all paying close attention. "Ah, it really could be Marquis Wu Ying''s tomb." Just then, as if something dawned on him, Han Weixiang suddenly slapped his thigh hard. "How did I not think of this? The one who established the Han Dynasty''s Navy, conquered Min Yue, that''s Marquis Wu Ying!" Zhang Tianhe looked at Fang Hao in astonishment, realizing he had underestimated this young man. When they discovered the thousand-year-old sunken ship, Fang Hao had acted unusually, but at that time, he did not pay much attention. But now, things were different. Without Fang Hao''s reminder, they might not have guessed the identity of the tomb owner for who knows how long. With Fang Hao''s help, they confirmed the identity of the tomb owner. Now. Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe were even more astonished. Marquis Wu Ying''s tomb... A prince''s burial place, how precious is that! Moreover, for such a prominent figure, the value of the grand tomb would be even higher than that of an ordinary prince! And in ancient times, burials also had strict hierarchical divisions. For people like this, the rank of their tombs was very high. But at this moment. Han Weixiang had an idea in his heart; he wanted to offer Fang Hao a position as a special consultant at the Hundong Cultural Relics Bureau. Chapter 80 - 79: The Main Business Is Tomb Robbing, Right? Fang Hao''s knowledge and ability were more than sufficient for the position. Although he wasn''t talkative, since the discovery of the thousand-year-old sunken ship, every time he spoke, he touched on the most crucial aspects. Such accuracy couldn''t be achieved without a significant accumulation of knowledge. He had guessed the identity of Marquis Wu Ying, a figure none of them had even considered. This indicated Fang Hao''s research into history and depth of knowledge far surpassed that of the average person. Although Marquis Wu Ying was a distinguished military figure with notable achievements, he maintained a low profile, and few people were aware of him. Because at the time, the Han Dynasty''s main opponents were the northern Xiong Nu, there wasn''t as much focus on striking against the southern tribes. Therefore, Marquis Wu Ying, who had been deterring the Exotic Race tribes in the south, did not gain as much renown. But his contributions were by no means minor. A single man had subdued all the tribes. The Han Dynasty navy he established possessed formidable abilities in naval combat, instilling fear in all enemies, and even had the capacity for long-distance strikes. Amidst a dynasty infamous for its many great generals, his fame may not have been widespread, but his achievements were indeed remarkable. Because his renown was not as pronounced, those who had not delved deeply into Han Dynasty history typically knew little of him. Even they, for a moment, had failed to recall this figure. Not to mention the general public. Yet, Fang Hao was able to accurately name him, demonstrating his deep research into Han Dynasty history. Han Weixiang too had developed an appreciation for talent and wished to hire Fang Hao as a special consultant. He planned to find time to discuss this idea privately with Fang Hao, to see if he was interested. Such talent should not be wasted. He shouldn''t be left to just idle away his time fishing. Even though both of these significant discoveries were associated with fishing. But surely one can''t fish for a lifetime. Young people should have greater ambitions. His own disciple was simply too playful, which is why he was only halfway knowledgeable. Han Weixiang glared at He Zhenmin with a feeling of frustration at his lack of progress. He Zhenmin suddenly felt a chill on his neck and had a bad premonition; turning his head, he saw his teacher glaring at him and was immediately bewildered. He was completely at a loss and didn''t understand what had happened. What did I do to anger the teacher again? It seemed he hadn''t really done anything. ... "Marquis Wu Ying..." "It really is Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb." "I never imagined Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb would actually be here." Zhang Tianhe was already so excited that he felt like crying. Fortune truly hadn''t been stingy with him. Not only had he discovered a thousand-year-old sunken ship, but now he''d found the grand tomb of Marquis Wu Ying from the Han Dynasty. He was overwhelmed with excitement. His blood pressure nearly spiked with the thrill. The others were equally thrilled, their excitement hardly less than Zhang Tianhe''s. The grand tomb of Marquis Wu Ying could possibly be even more precious than the thousand-year-old sunken ship! Immensely valuable. "We must protect it properly this time." ... "Who is Marquis Wu Ying?" "I don''t understand, but judging by these experts'' reactions, he must have been an amazing figure." "Whoa... I just checked on Baidu, and it seems this Marquis Wu Ying was a figure second only to the Champion Marquis!" "Holy shit, seriously? That amazing?" "It''s strange; why haven''t I heard of such an impressive figure before?" "He doesn''t seem to have been that famous." "But the host is amazing, to know of such a person and even guess correctly right off the bat." "The host is too strong, now I deeply suspect his main profession is tomb raiding and fishing is just a side gig (dog head)." "Haha, I think so too." "Which legitimate fisherman can''t catch a fish, eh (just landed a ten-pound carp today)." The livestream became particularly lively after Zhang Tianhe and Han Weixiang both confirmed it was Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb. But at the same time, the viewers in the livestream were also introduced to this character, Marquis Wu Ying. A little-known, naturally brilliant talent. The more the viewers learned, the more astonished they became. "I wonder what the tomb of such a person will look like once it''s excavated." "I''m quite excited." "This is my first time seeing such a big underwater tomb." "He truly was a prodigious genius from thousands of years ago." "Pump the water out! Let us see what this great tomb looks like right away." "Eh? When they pump out the water, wouldn''t that mean they could find the fish that the host previously caught but then slipped away?" But the next challenge was how to excavate Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb. One issue was the technical difficulty, as this was an underwater tomb. Excavating it wouldn''t be like other tombs; the difficulty was significantly higher. A single careless mistake could cause the tomb to collapse, destroying it. That would be a terrible loss. They would become criminals of history. It wasn''t as simple as the netizens suggested, just pumping out the water. Another challenge was that most of their manpower and resources were focused on salvaging a thousand-year-old sunken ship. They didn''t have many people available, which added difficulty to the subsequent excavation work. It was more than just a headache; they had to find additional personnel from other places. The millennium sunken ship needed salvaging, and so did Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb. Neither task could be delayed. Both were of great value. Both were significant discoveries. "Brother Fang, you really know how to find things for us to do." But this wasn''t a complaint, it was said in good spirits. They were joking about it. They definitely wouldn''t mind if Fang Hao kept them busy. One big tomb a day, one relic after another, that would be awesome. But that was unrealistic, just wishful thinking. How could there be so many great tombs and relics discovered? This place isn''t the Thirteen Dynasty Ancient Capital, where building a house could unearth a bunch of ancient tombs. For Binjiang to discover an ancient tomb was already quite good. Let alone a peerless individual like Marquis Wu Ying. His tomb was even more intriguing. The excavation work surely had to be well-protected, not allowing any mistakes. The Divine Tao Stele on the floor had to be safeguarded as well. Seeing the damaged Divine Tao Stele pained them. This was the result of poor protection. Of course, it was also because no one knew at the time that this was Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb. It was thanks to Fang Hao''s fishing, and catching something, that led to the discovery of this great tomb. Zhang Tianhe issued instructions to safeguard the Divine Tao Stele that had been buried in the ground as pavement; they needed to dig it up first. Similarly, the main burial site by the pond needed protection. The fish in the pond might have to be cleared out, and some of the water might need to be pumped out. It couldn''t be completely drained all at once, to maintain a protective layer. Moreover, if the great tomb was to be excavated, the pond issue needed addressing. The pond was privately owned. If they were to drain the water from the pond, what would they do with the fish inside? sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These matters required careful discussion and resolution. The preparatory work at the initial stage was substantial. It wasn''t as simple as just saying they would start digging; the preparation had to be thorough. This matter also had to be reported to higher authorities, and await their instructions. They immediately reported the discovery of Marquis Wu Ying''s great tomb to their superiors. Chapter 82 - 81: Little Blackie, showing your true colors, arent you! Binjiang City has had two major discoveries in a row, garnering high attention from the National Cultural Relics Bureau. The discovery of Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb provides tremendous archaeological research value. After study, it was decided to send two more experts to assist with the excavation and protection of Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb and ensure smooth progress. On Weibo. A topic quietly entered the top fifty on the trending search list, "A fisherman discovers Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb while fishing in a pond." As it entered the trending list, it didn''t take long for people to notice this topic. The term "fisherman" had become one of the hottest words on Weibo recently. "Why is there another fisherman on the trending list?" "Are fishermen that awesome?" "Just yesterday there was a trending topic about a millennium-old sunken ship found in the Tongyang River; today, they''re saying Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb was discovered. Is this fisherman some kind of special organization, or are they like the Chaoyang residents" Recently, there have been many trending topics about fishermen, appearing on Weibo trending lists from time to time, which has led some to believe that this is a special group called Fishermen. Or some kind of special agency. Fishermen are their codename. But as they came to understand, they found out that the fisherman referred to one particular Fishing streamer named Fang Hao. "Fang Hao? That sounds so familiar." "Wait, isn''t that the Corpse-fishing streamer?" "It''s him again!!!" People might not recall anything else but mention the Corpse-fishing streamer, and everyone is too familiar. This specifically refers to one person. Just like talking about an old woman brings to mind Dumb Sister. Mentioning a mute bride brings to mind Sister Zhou. Talking about a photo scandal brings to mind Teacher Chen. Speaking of golf reminds one of Guan "I remember he never really caught any fish, right?" People''s memories are indeed vivid. What they remember most, apart from fishing up bodies, is this persona of a guy who can''t catch fish. "Hahaha, why do I feel like laughing?" "My ten-year-old daughter went fishing with me a few days ago, and she even managed to catch two fish." "That''s just too tragic." "Strange, a Fishing streamer who can''t catch fish and is so bad at it, why are you all so interested?" Some netizens aren''t too clear about it. But soon someone explained. There weren''t a few people who knew Fang Hao that night. "Who seriously watches fishing?" "We watch to see what he''ll catch next, that''s the most thrilling part." "Exactly, just look at what he''s caught this time, even discovering a great tomb of Marquis Wu Ying in a fishpond!" "Holy shit! That''s so badass!" "This isn''t the only badass thing he''s done." "Could he fish up Kun too? (smirking)" "You little rascal, showing your true colors now, aren''t you?" "..." The comments under this trending search started to get lively. Many netizens were commenting below. The heat of this topic rapidly rose, climbing from the fiftieth spot to the fortieth, then to the thirtieth and finally shot straight into the top ten. With the topic hitting the top ten in trending searches, it attracted even more people, sparking further discussion. The heat had become even more intense. Now, the trending topics on Weibo, other than the National football team winning a game, belonged to Fang Hao, occupying several of the hot spots. This made many in the entertainment industry envious. Such popularity, such heatif it were theirs, how great would that be! If they didn''t have the capital behind them for promotion, they figured it would probably take years to make it onto one trending topic. Such is the difference. In contrast, they can trend every few days, and it''s all based on real strength. It''s quite frustrating. And some of those internet celebrities who normally would buy traffic or pay for hot search spots, recently they didn''t dare to purchase any. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoever bought it, lost out. The cost they needed to pay was also much more than usual. Look, normally buying a hundred thousand in traffic can get you on the hot search, but now you need to buy five hundred thousand or even a million traffic to achieve that. Naturally, the price is different. ... With the boost from the Weibo hot search traffic, Fang Hao''s popularity climbed another tier successfully. Breaking four million in popularity. He shattered his previous records, and his popularity kept rising. As his traffic exploded, Fang Hao''s importance to Hu Ya became increasingly prominent. Hu Ya was even beginning to focus on promoting Fang Hao, aiming to break ten million in popularity! Meanwhile, Shark Platform, having lost Fang Hao, finally realized they had been tricked by Hu Ya and began to regret it. But it was too late for regrets now; Fang Hao had already become a new-generation streamer that Hu Ya was focusing on building up. The importance was self-evident. They understood they had lost a streamer on their platform who had the potential for ten million in popularity. They couldn''t continue fishing in that pond anymore. After the discovery of Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb, this pond had become an object of key protection, and people would even be sent to guard it specifically. Since they couldn''t fish anymore and Fang Hao had mostly wrapped up matters here, he ended the live stream. Fang Hao''s stream this time saw the popularity in his live room soar to a peak of four million eight hundred thousand, just shy of breaking five million. If he had broken five million in popularity this time, it would have been equivalent to climbing three levels at once. From two million to five million... that kind of increase was terrifying, essentially doubling. It wasn''t a jump from two hundred to five hundred popularity. It was a whole different scale. "Brother Fang." "Could we step aside for a moment to talk?" Taking the opportunity now that there was some time, Han Weixiang approached Fang Hao. "Yes, it''s convenient," Fang Hao nodded slightly. He was somewhat surprised, wondering why the other party wanted to speak with him privately. Could it be they wanted to discuss Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb? But the tomb had not yet been excavated. His role, for the most part, had already been played out. The biggest contribution he could make was the discovery of this large tomb. "Brother Fang, I was wondering if you''d be interested in becoming a special consultant for the Handong Province Cultural Relics Bureau." Han Weixiang expressed his own idea. He admired Fang Hao''s talent and wanted to recruit him. He did not want such talent to go to waste. To put such talent to its full use was the ideal. "Ah?" Fang Hao was completely stunned upon hearing this. He hadn''t misheard, had he? A special consultant for the Handong Province Cultural Relics Bureau? Fang Hao certainly understood the significance of this position. "Mr. Han, this..." "Don''t have any reservations, if you have anything you want to say, you can tell me directly." Han Weixiang looked at Fang Hao. "I don''t have reservations; it''s just that I feel my current abilities might not be sufficient for the position of special consultant." Fang Hao wouldn''t think that just because he received a system reward, he surpassed everyone else. He was aware of his weaknesses and still had a clear understanding of himself. Hearing what Fang Hao said, Han Weixiang''s opinion didn''t change; on the contrary, he thought even more highly of Fang Hao. It was really rare to find such a young person who was neither arrogant nor rash, so very humble. You know, if it had been anyone else hearing what he had just proposed, who would have such a calm response? Chapter 83 - 82 Special Advisor for the Cultural Relics Bureau No matter in terms of demeanor or knowledge, he was the most suitable candidate. Moreover, he was so humble, not the least bit arrogant. Han Weixiang had encountered many different kinds of people in his life, but someone as outstanding as Fang Hao was rare. Some people lacked genuine talent and knowledge, yet liked to pretend and feign understanding. Some, despite having a touch of scholarship, were full of themselves, believing they were the best in the world. Han Weixiang couldn''t stand such people. "Brother Fang, if even you lack the capability, there are very few people who would suffice." Han Weixiang laughed. Whether a person has talents or capabilities can be discerned through the process of interacting with them. Besides, in the fields of cultural relics and archaeology, without some knowledge reserve, it''s impossible to speak authoritatively. A few words would expose the truth. "Let''s not talk about other things, just take this discovery of Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb, very few people know about it, let alone understand it." "It''s just that I happened to have read some historical records about Marquis Wu Ying before." Fang Hao scratched his head. This reason seemed far-fetched, and Han Weixiang gave him a look as if he didn''t quite believe it. Even if it was coincidental, you couldn''t possibly have only read about Marquis Wu Ying. "And given my age, I fear people might not accept me as a special advisor." Fang Hao knew his previous reason was a bit strained and unlikely to convince the other party. He then added another comment about his age and experience. But clearly, Fang Hao underestimated Han Weixiang''s determination. Han Weixiang calmly replied, "With me here, nothing will be an issue." Indeed, across the entire Huaxia cultural relics field, Han Weixiang''s words carried significant weight. Fang Hao couldn''t find a better reason to decline, "Well, I..." Han Weixiang seemed to perceive the reason for Fang Hao''s hesitation. He immediately interrupted him and added, "As a special advisor, there''s not much to do normally, and there won''t be any restrictions or demands on you, so it won''t affect you. You can go fishing whenever you like. It''s only when we encounter tough issues that we''ll seek your help." Hmm? That sounds good? The main reason Fang Hao hesitated initially was for fear of inconvenience. But now, hearing the other party, it seemed that agreeing wasn''t a bad idea. "So you don''t have to worry about anything." "Well... alright then." Since it had come to this point, Fang Hao found it inappropriate to refuse anymore. He agreed. Hearing Fang Hao agree, Han Weixiang finally breathed a sigh of relief. Such talent, fortunately, was not missed. Appointing Fang Hao as a special advisor for the Hundong Province Cultural Relics Bureau, he valued the ability, so when tough times arose, he could legitimately seek Fang Hao''s assistance. Otherwise, they wouldn''t have a connection to him, and it would be awkward to disturb him in the future. "Advisor Fang, welcome to our Hundong Cultural Relics Bureau team." Thus, under Han Weixiang''s recommendation, Fang Hao became a special advisor for the Hundong Province Cultural Relics Bureau. Gaining a special status. With Han Weixiang''s position in the Hundong Province Cultural Relics Bureau, no one would oppose. "Old Han, you can just call me Xiao Fang." Being called Advisor Fang felt strange. After their conversation, Han Weixiang subsequently disclosed Fang Hao''s new role to Zhang Tianhe. Zhang Tianhe also had no objections and even expressed strong support. He too believed that Fang Hao was highly competent. But Han Weixiang hid it from him, only now telling him the result, which left him somewhat dissatisfied, glaring at him fiercely. "You old fellow, hiding such a big matter from me, do you think I would mess it up?" Han Weixiang also knew he was at fault, and hastily offered a smile, "Old pal, how could I think that? I was just worried that if Consultant Fang refused, it would make you lose face." "Hmph." Zhang Tianhe saw Han Weixiang''s attitude was acceptable, and did not fuss too much about it. He also supported Fang Hao becoming a special consultant for the Hundong Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau. With the support of these two prominent figures in Hundong''s cultural relics community, there would be even less likelihood of opposition. The follow-up was merely a matter of completing procedures, which could be handled by the staff. In just this short span of time, Fang Hao had become a special consultant for the Cultural Relics Bureau, and He Zhenmin was also stunned. What exactly happened just now? It seems like today, apart from being shocked, he had no other role. The teacher didn''t need his help either. His understanding of Marquis Wu Ying was also not profound. What could he possibly do? He was merely a subordinate running errands, cheering from behind. ... As for becoming a special consultant for the Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau, Fang Hao didn''t feel much. It was just an additional title, which imposed no restrictions on him. He didn''t have to clock in daily like other office workers. So, in normal times, Fang Hao would still do what he wanted. It wouldn''t affect him. This wouldn''t interfere with his fishing. Otherwise, Fang Hao would surely have refused. This time during the fishing trip at the fish pond, Fang Hao almost went home empty-handed. Luckily, he saw a vegetable garden nearby, his eyes gleaming with light. After the location of the large tomb was confirmed, staff moved in to secure and protect the area, preventing people from approaching. Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe, representing both Hundong Province and Binjiang City Cultural Relics Bureau, informed and negotiated with the fish pond owner, Xiao Pang''s parents, about compensation and other issues. The villagers watched Xiao Pang''s family with envy. The expropriation of the ancient tomb and the hefty compensation meant overnight wealth for ordinary people. Since Fang Hao''s current title was special consultant for the Hundong Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau, he was also invited to participate in the discussion about the archaeological excavation plan for Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb. Seeing that everyone present at the meeting was at least in their fifties or sixties, with only himself in his twenties, he felt somewhat out of place. Apart from Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe, the other eleven participants in the discussion all turned their gaze towards Fang Hao. They had all heard of Fang Hao before coming. This special consultant jointly recommended by Elder Han and Elder Zhang aroused their curiosity about what kind of person he was. Before coming here, they only knew his name. But upon seeing him, everyone was surprised. He was too young. However, as for the surprise reactions everyone had, both Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe, seated at the main seats, showed no surprise, having already understood the situation. They remained composed, without any worries. Although others were astonished at Fang Hao''s youth, there was no objection. Besides Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe, there were also two special personnel at the scene, sent by the National Cultural Relics Bureau to assist in the excavation of Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb. However, Fang Hao''s appearance made them slightly frown, thinking he might be some sort of connected individual. "Who is this?" "This is our Hundong Province Cultural Relics Bureau''s special consultant, Fang Hao." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Also, the discoverer of Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb, it''s him!" Chapter 84 - 83 Infinite Strength Buff! In fact, a few cobblers together might not necessarily make a Zhuge Liang. The discussion about the archaeological excavation proposal for Marquis Wu Ying''s tomb went on for four whole hours, and the plan still wasn''t finalized. But the one thing that could be confirmed was that the current reserve of archaeological excavation technology was not an issue; it would not lead to damage of the tomb or the relics during the digging process. The excavation could be carried out with the maximum degree of protection. The overall difficulty of this excavation was somewhat lower than salvaging a thousand-year-old sunken ship. And the preliminary preparations would also be quicker. But this dull and tedious discussion of the plan was putting Fang Hao to sleep. At this moment, he regretted attending such a meeting. Why agree to something so energetically when he could be out fishing instead? But since he had promised Han Weixiang to show his face and get familiar, there was nothing he could do but hold out. After an enduring four-hour discussion, the plan discussion came to a temporary close; the overall plan wasn''t out yet, but at least the local technical issues were resolved. Seeing the mess they had been discussing before, Fang Hao just couldn''t stand it any longer, and in the second half of the meeting, he offered two or three suggestions, helping to solve the most difficult technical problems. This refreshed everyone''s opinion of him. Now they finally understood why Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe had recommended him as a special advisor for the National Cultural Relics Bureau. In this moment, no one had any more objections to Fang Hao''s identity. Including the two people from the National Cultural Relics Bureau, their gaze towards Fang Hao had changed. After the four-hour meeting discussion, Fang Hao didn''t join everyone for the meal. He slipped away. Because he received a message from a fishing buddy, Brother Zhang, telling him his wife was back from her parents'' house, and they were inviting him for dinner. Hehe, little guy... Your uncle completely forgot about last time''s incident, I''m not one to hold grudges, I just genuinely want to bring you some gifts. GoodPerson.jpg. The gifts he planned to bring for dinner at their house were already thought out. After leaving the conference room, he headed straight for the bookstore. And there, he bought all the learning materials, revision books, middle school exam drills, Huanggang Middle School practice papers... from elementary to high school in one go. Having bought a pile of learning materials, Fang Hao put them into his car, placed them on the back seat, planning to bring them to dinner later. When the kid saw the gifts Fang Hao brought, he was moved to tears and cheerfully greeted Fang Hao''s entire family tree. He expressed that the gifts were great and he really liked them, but please don''t come again next time. ... After returning home, Fang Hao finally had time to check on the system rewards from earlier. Two Platinum Treasure Boxes were stored in the System Space. His mood was quite good. One Platinum Treasure Box was happiness, two Platinum Treasure Boxes, that was double the joy. [Would you like to open the Treasure Chest now?] The system sent an inquiry. Fang Hao decided to open both treasure chests at the same time. "Open now." [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring a Lure Rod and a set!] [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring a Tank 300 modified vehicle!] [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring ''Infinite Strength'' usage cards *10!] [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring a 2.4-meter nano boron fiber fishing rod (sea fishing)!] [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring an Ocean Life Atlas!] ... As the two Treasure Chests opened, a stream of reward information arrived one after another. This time, the rewards were diverse and varied in type. First up were the fishing rods, with two kinds on offer, one Lure Rod and one sea fishing rod. This was the first time Fang Hao had received a Lure Rod and he had never bought one himself, having only seen some fishing friends use them. The Lure Rod is used for catching carnivorous fish. The bait it uses is bionic, eliminating the need to prepare one''s own bait. The freshwater Lure Rod received by Fang Hao is something many people use for catching perch. As for the other sea fishing rod, it was different from the one he received last time, with a different length. The previous one was 3.6 meters long, categorized as a long rod. A long rod is beneficial for playing fish and long-distance casting. And this time, the reward was a 2.4-meter sea fishing rod, categorized as a short rod. A short rod''s advantage is that it''s less restricted by the fishing spot. Generally, if you go to sea to fish, such as deep-sea fishing, choosing a rod longer than three meters is better; but if it''s fishing from the seashore, then a two-meter rod would be better as it''s easier to handle, and it won''t shake too fiercely in strong winds. You use the right type of rod for each setting. That''s why fishing can be costly C just the rods alone require a good amount of money. Fortunately, Fang Hao had fishing rods rewarded by the System, which saved him a lot of money. After looking at the fishing rod rewards, Fang Hao moved on to the next one. It was a car, a modified Tank 300. A Tank not modified might as well be pushed into the sea. This Tank 300 had been specially modified by the System, and its performance greatly surpassed that of the original vehicle. Since he was at home, he couldn''t bring the actual car out from the System Space right now; he would have to wait until he got to the garage, then he could bring out the car. However, based on the description, the modifications to this Tank 300 were mainly in terms of shock absorption and the addition of an underbody skid plate, followed by the addition of an auxiliary fuel tank which increased the cruising range, allowing travel to farther places. Also, both the front and rear bumpers and the sides were replaced with metal, enhancing crash protection. The car modifications improved the vehicle''s self-rescue, traversal, and escape abilities. Perhaps the System also knew that the places where fishing happens might be difficult to access, so it rewarded a car with impressive off-road capabilities. Fang Hao wasn''t demanding when it came to cars C as long as it run, it was good enough. This was why, even after earning some money, he hadn''t changed cars and was still driving his old beater. It was not about sentimentality or attachment; he simply felt it was unnecessary. Since he often went fishing and sometimes the fishing spots had poor road conditions, it made no sense to get a nicer car. Perhaps the System couldn''t bear to watch any longer and had rewarded him with a car. Now that he had received the car reward, Fang Hao decided to simply switch and planned to take care of his old car later on, selling it for a few thousand or ten thousand would do. After looking at the car reward, Fang Hao immediately noticed a card reward. An ''Infinite Strength'' use card. The literal meaning was clear C it would give the user a buff of infinite strength. Is this in case I run into a big fish while fishing and don''t have the strength to reel it in? In freshwater fishing, he wasn''t particularly worried. After all, freshwater fish, even if larger, couldn''t grow too big. It''s not like he was fishing in the Amazon, where one might reel in fish weighing hundreds of pounds. But domestically, landing a silver carp or bighead carp weighing twenty or thirty pounds was already quite an achievement. However, for sea fishing, the fish caught were generally much larger, with twenty or thirty pounds being considered small. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s common to see fish weighing tens or even hundreds of pounds. But when you reel in such large fish, a lack of strength could result in the fish pulling you into the sea. Even for a fish of the same weight, seawater fish struggle much more violently than freshwater fish. Therefore, sea fishing requires not only skill but also decent physical strength. Chapter 85 - 84 Dragon Lake Fishing Imagine if we accidentally hooked a shark... That would be such a thrill. Just thinking about it gets me excited. Suddenly, I''m actually looking forward to it. Looks like I''ll need to go sea fishing next. Now that Fang Hao has money, as long as he has a fishing rod and time, it''s up to him when he wants to go. Fang Hao carefully stored the Infinite Strength Card in the System Space. This is good stuff, can''t lose it. I''ll definitely find a use for it later. Fang Hao continued to check the other rewards, and the last one left was the Ocean Life Atlas. This is pretty much an atlas with pictures of marine life and related information. It helps you understand these marine organisms, so you''re not completely clueless about them. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... This time, the rewards are pretty good, all quite practical. There''s even a car included. This modified car must be worth hundreds of thousands. It also saves Fang Hao a lot of money. Although he''s not picky about cars, and didn''t bother to change his old beat-up car even after he had money, now it''s different; this car is a reward from the system, and who would refuse a free car? He''s not really nostalgic about old cars. If it''s time to change, then change. He then went to the garage, and, while no one was around, brought out the new modified car from the System Space. A brand-new car appeared in front of him. Black car body, with a modified exterior that looks imposing. Not bad at all. Both the chassis and the suspension have been modified by the system, and the exterior has been modified too. The car looks pretty good from the outside. All the paperwork for the new car has been automatically handled by the system, so there''s nothing to worry about. He moved some things from the old car to the new one. All the study materials in the car were also moved. As for the things that weren''t needed, they were left behind. After clearing out the old car, Fang Hao drove it to the used car market to sell. After inspection and evaluation at the used car market, the car was valued at eight thousand yuan. Fang Hao didn''t fuss too much and simply sold it. An extra eight thousand yuan isn''t too bad. After selling the old car and getting eight thousand Yuan from the buyer, Fang Hao took a taxi home. Then, looking at the time, he drove his new car to his fishing buddy Zhang''s house for dinner, and the new car drove fairly well. During this meal, everyone except for the children who cried during the meal, enjoyed it. They cried happily. ... Afterwards, Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe held two more meetings and finally hammered out a technical excavation plan. After detailed deliberation and analysis, the plan was agreed upon by all parties. After the plan was finalized, the compensation plan for Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s family was also submitted for reporting, to be evaluated by a third-party institution. After approval from above, the third-party institution entered to conduct the evaluation. Eventually, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s family received a compensation of 7.13 million, a quite reasonable amount. Time passes quickly. The excavation of the thousand-year-old shipwreck began. It was busy on Tongyang River. Many bystanders gathered around from afar, all watching the excitement. The news of the discovery of the thousand-year-old shipwreck and Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb at Binjiang had spread everywhere. Everyone was thrilled. Some even ran to this place to spectate. "Bro Hao, bro Hao, I bought a new fishing rod, wanna go fishing together?" After receiving a substantial compensation payout, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng finally splurged on a new fishing rod. Since his own fish pond was gone, he had no choice but to fish elsewhere. It wasn''t like fishing in his own pond, where he could fish however he wanted. His old fishing rod had even broken. With the new rod, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng was in a great mood, eager to go fishing straight away. He immediately asked Fang Hao if he wanted to join him. "Sure, where shall we go fishing?" Fang Hao had been almost driven crazy these past few days. He had been so hassled by Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe that he had hardly any time to fish, always tied up with Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb issues, and occasionally had to check on the shipwreck progress. Fang Hao felt like he had boarded their bandwagon. He wished he had never agreed to this special consultant role. Finally finding some free time, he bolted. Fang Hao and Xiao Pang Chen Sheng arranged a time to go fishing. "Bro Hao, how about Dragon Lake? I heard it''s a nice spot." Xiao Pang Chen Sheng thought of a place, Dragon Lake. "Plus, we can barbeque there too, so we can buy some stuff and barbeque while fishing." Simply perfect. Just like a vacation. These were rare leisure moments. "How about we invite a few more angler friends?" Fang Hao suddenly remembered his promise to organize a local offline angler meet-up during a livestream. It was the perfect occasion. "Sure, Bro Hao." Upon hearing that more angler friends would join, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng was thrilled, almost jumping with excitement. He loved lively atmospheres, the livelier, the better. "I''ll organize it then." Seeing the other person take the initiative, Fang Hao was happy to relax and let Xiao Pang Chen Sheng handle it. Xiao Pang loved doing these things, immediately running to the livestream room and fan groups to shout out an invitation. They had built several Fang Hao''s angler fan groups. Xiao Pang was even the group admin. After some arrangements, an eager Xiao Pang Chen Sheng reported back to Fang Hao. "Bro Hao, besides us, eleven others are coming." Actually, more people wanted to come, but upon seeing a good number, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng asked them to wait until the next time. After all, offline angler gatherings weren''t a one-time event; there''d be plenty of opportunities in the future. "Alright." The number of attendees was confirmed, and the time set. Fang Hao and Xiao Pang Chen Sheng went to the supermarket to buy stuff. Fang Hao paid for everything himself. Xiao Pang Chen Sheng had offered to pay, but Fang Hao didn''t agree. Since he organized this offline angler meeting, it was his responsibility to handle everything. They bought loads of stuff, food and drinks included. The entire backseat was filled. Their fishing gear and the like were stored in the trunk. Fang Hao was glad he had this new car; it had more space than his old clunker. Xiao Pang Chen Sheng initially planned to drive his own car, but Fang Hao thought one car was enough and asked Xiao Pang to squeeze in. So, the two drove in one car. Then Xiao Pang Chen Sheng organized the other angler friends too. Those living nearby could give a ride along the way. No need for too many cars. Since everyone was local, some lived quite nearby. With that, everyone headed to Dragon Lake. Dragon Lake is a natural lake under the jurisdiction of Binjiang county, a large lake area where many people often hold fishing gatherings. Having a fishing barbeque gathering by the lake seemed like an excellent choice. Chapter 86 - 85 Im not one to hold a grudge... Dragon Lake covers a vast area, with the lake itself spanning nearly a hundred square kilometers. It''s known as the emerald nestled within the desert oasis along the Tropic of Cancer. The lake was named for its shape, resembling a mighty dragon soaring into the sky. Surrounded by mountains and water, with green hills and crystal-clear blue waters. The local county is in the process of branding Dragon Lake as a destination for water sports, leisure vacations, and business conferences. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They are developing various leisure activities here. Fishing, in particular, is a very popular activity at this location. The environment here is excellent for fishing, and having a field picnic or a barbecue is truly a treat. Lovely mountains, beautiful waters. A great environment indeed. This time, Fang Hao and his friends planned to fish and have a barbecue party at the same time. "Streamer." "Hao Bro." Fang Hao also met with his online friends. The group was very excited. "I can finally meet the streamer in person." "I didn''t expect the host to be even more handsome than in the videos!" "I can finally see the streamer''s charm for myself." "I''m Liang Someone." "I''m Milky Pink Powder." "I''m Fish Kisses Abalone." "I''m White Tea Pure Enjoyment." "..." Everyone made quick self-introductions, first giving their online IDs, followed by their real names. After the introductions, they all matched the real faces to the online IDs, knowing who was who. They were all active users in the live stream room, relatively young and quite familiar with each other. Even more so since Xiao Pang Chen Sheng created a fan group for Fang Hao, where they chatted more frequently. They were already familiar with each other online. "Holy cow, so you''re Milky Pink Powder bro." "Next time you go for a foot bath, you''ve got to call me, can''t go alone anymore." The offline fishing meetup is actually a gathering for online buddies. After the self-introductions, people started to warm up to each other. Especially with the naturally outgoing Xiao Pang Chen Sheng around, it was easy to liven up the atmosphere. They first took a group photo with Fang Hao and posted it in the fan group. It was only today that Fang Hao found out he had a fan group. And the membership was not small by any means. Xiao Pang Chen Sheng had created three fan groups, each nearing two thousand members. Excluding some alt accounts and duplicates, combining the three groups, there were probably around five thousand genuine fans. That was some serious popularity. But Fang Hao hadn''t joined any of the groups yet. As soon as the group photos with Fang Hao were posted, it immediately triggered envy among many. "Ahhh, I really want to go too." "Why am I not in Bin Hai." "So jealous." "Is it too late to buy a ticket to Bin Hai now?" "..." The group instantly became bustling with activity. Many lurking members started commenting, one after another, all very excited. The messages were flooding in so fast that they were quickly disappearing, overtaken by newer messages. After meeting up, people began to unload stuff from the cars. Apart from their fishing gear, they also brought along barbecue supplies. Near Dragon Lake there''s a place that rents out barbecue grills, Fang Hao went over to rent a grill for barbecuing, and then rented a pot as well. They definitely wouldn''t just fish for a little while. They were certainly planning to have something to eat later. Before coming, he had also bought all the food. It was certainly enough for them to eat. Everything was set up, placed at the lakeside barbecue area. This way, later they could barbecue while fishing. Such a leisurely life, no wonder the fans in the group were so excited. After setting up the food, they then took their fishing gear to find their own spots. "I''ve got a good spot here, hehe, I should catch some fish today." "Perfect, if we catch fish today, we can cook some and have a whole fish feast!" "I want grilled fish!" They hadn''t even started fishing yet, and everyone was already planning how to cook the fish they would catch. Including different ways to prepare the fish. Only one water friend had a strange look on their face and said, "What if we don''t catch any fish..." "Don''t worry, we''re not live streamers." "Hehe, I can''t speak for the live streamer, but with so many of us, we''re bound to catch some fish." When the topic of not catching any fish came up, everyone laughed. They also teased Fang Hao about his character setting of not being able to catch any fish. This left Fang Hao somewhat speechless. Could he be blamed for not catching fish? "???" What do you mean? I haven''t even started fishing yet and you guys are already teasing me? Shoot! These little trolls, caught you, didn''t I? Usually, these few people must be the ones stirring things up in the live streaming room. Just you wait! Fang Hao''s gaze shifted, planning to cook them some ''dark cuisine'' later to show them a good time. He''s not one to hold a grudge, just tends to settle scores on the spot. When everyone saw the sudden smile on Fang Hao''s face, they felt a chill at the back of their heads... as if something was not quite right, but they couldn''t put their finger on it. "Don''t worry, today I''ll catch more fish than all of you!" "Eh? Does the live streamer feel that confident?" Someone was somewhat surprised. But many more people laughed even harder. "See, it looks steady today." "The live streamer is so confident, usually, that means he won''t catch any fish." "Hehe, speaking of which, the live streamer didn''t catch any fish the last time he went to the fish pond. Do you guys think he''ll catch any today?" Everyone pointed out Fang Hao''s most heart-wrenching moments. "Actually, the live streamer did catch some last time, it''s just that the fish got away later." Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng, spoke up for Fang Hao. However, as Chen Sheng spoke, everyone''s attention turned to him. "Eh, Abs bro, the what-something tomb discovered in your fish pond, how''s that going now?" Everyone present became curious. Though they had seen some information online before, after all, much of it online is exaggerated or nonsense; it''s unlikely everything would be revealed. "Abs bro, was your fish pond expropriated?" Everyone''s curiosity was kindled. They all wanted to know about the tomb and the situation with his family. Being the most gossipy, they were also keen to know how much compensation they could get. Since it was a private fish pond, if there was to be excavation of an ancient tomb, it would undoubtedly be expropriated. And looking at the excavation plan, it''s certain that a historical tomb site would be established here, turning it into a heritage site, so there''s no continuation of fish farming. The compensation would only be higher. "I''m not too clear, these matters are handled by my parents, but it should be several million." Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng, really didn''t care much; his family was in the breeding business, with a breeding farm aside from this fish pond, and an annual income of a million yuan or morethey weren''t short of money. But for others, this was indeed a large sum of money. Chapter 87 - 86: The Life of Immortals "Holy shit, millions..." "Struck it rich, huh." "Suddenly, Abs Bro became a second-generation rich kid." In today''s society, although housing prices are very high, a house often costs a million or several million. But it''s rare to have several million in cash. In fact, if a family has tens of thousands in savings, that''s considered pretty good. Many families have emptied six wallets and are in various debts. All are moving forward in debt. Ever since buying a house, each month they have to pay the mortgage, and they don''t dare to spend anymore. This time, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s family suddenly received millions in compensation, and that''s all in cash. Tell me, doesn''t that count as being wealthy? As long as his family doesn''t need to buy a house or recklessly start a business, just using this money to live... it''s enough for them to use for a very long time. In fact, his family really doesn''t need to buy a house. Their family bought three apartments in Binjiang early on, and also built a small villa in their village for themselves to live in. That''s also why the family allows Xiao Pang Chen Sheng to mess around. They''re not lacking money, they''ve got the confidence. They don''t ask for any grand ambitions either, living safely and happily is enough. "No way, I''m not some rich second-generation, my family''s condition is just slightly better than others." Xiao Pang Chen Sheng became somewhat embarrassed, not feeling that his family was that much better off than others. "It looks like in the future, I must cling to Abs Bro''s coattails." "Fellas, you go hang on to Abs Bro''s coattails, I''ll just hang onto the streamer''s coattails." "The streamer''s coattails are mine!" "Let''s agree: one leg per person." Fang Hao: "???" What are you guys doing? Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In just this short while, you''ve divided up my legs? And one leg per person, why does it sound a bit creepy? Fang Hao silently picked up his fishing gear and found a spot a bit further away from them to set up, it seemed safer that way. After setting up his things. The others also gradually found their own spots, along the lakeside, each person found a position. Today''s weather is nice, and the sun is quite strong. Some set up umbrellas to shade themselves from the sun. Fang Hao started his live stream, and gave the viewers a simple introduction to today''s situation. The live chat immediately got excited, and the barrage of comments flew. "Today''s a viewer fishing meetup? Ahhh, why am I not in Binjiang." "You can fish and have a barbecue meetup at the same time, such an event is too cool." "I''m so envious of the brothers in Binjiang, being able to participate in such an event with the streamer." "I''m from Binjiang, but unfortunately, I don''t have time today... cry." "Eh? If you don''t have time, why are you watching the live stream?" "Just squeezing in a little time, I have to go soon." "Where is the streamer at the meetup, I''m on my way!" Whether they were in Binjiang or not, as long as they weren''t participating in the meetup, all the viewers were hot with envy. Such a meetup event is truly enviable. "Don''t worry, everyone, there will be many opportunities in the future." This kind of fishing meetup event will definitely not be organized just once. As long as this one goes well, the next time it''s organized, there can be more participants. "Brothers from other places don''t worry, I will visit your cities in the future." "Streamer, next time you must come to our Rong City." "For sure you have to come to our Star City, I''ve prepared the royal treatment for you~" "Cough cough, brother above, can you take me along?" The live stream was lively indeed. Especially when this fishing event was combined with a gathering, it drew even more attention. Many people wanted to participate in such a fishing activity. How interesting. A group of people getting together, fishing, and even barbecuing. Eating, drinking, having fun, anything goes. Carefree and relaxed. It couldn''t be more comfortable. Plus, the fish caught could be processed on site and grilled right there and then. "This is the life of a deity!" Who could disagree? The busy work in the city, the fast pace of life, has long exhausted everyone. But fishing allows people to slow down. To settle down and experience life. This is why more and more people are growing fond of fishing. After Fang Hao finished introducing the situation, he turned the live stream camera to show the surrounding environment and also briefly introduced the group of followers who were present today. Everyone also waved to the camera. Followers who recognized these IDs also started shouting excitedly in the live stream. "Look, there''s my brother Fanzi." "True to form, brother Fanzi is so flamboyant, stands out in the crowd, I recognized him immediately." "Wow, brother Xiao Pang is so awesome, last time he discovered an ancient tomb in his fish pond, how much compensation will that be?" "Do you think that tomb counts as Xiao Pang''s ancestral property?" "It shouldn''t be, unless he can prove that he is a descendant of Marquis Wu Ying." "Even if he proves it''s his ancestry, it doesn''t matter, the law states that ancient tombs over 800 years old are owned by the state, private individuals cannot excavate them." "Ah, I see... that''s too bad." This is Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb from the Han Dynasty, definitely over 800 years old. And even if it wasn''t over 800 years old, such a tomb would belong to the state. It is a tomb of prince level, not some minor tomb. Extremely valuable. "But I suppose Xiao Pang could get several hundred thousand in compensation." "Several hundred thousand? That''s an underestimate, at least two or three million!" The crowd began to discuss the compensation issue. What they didn''t know was, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s family got more than seven million in compensation. This was after a professional assessment by a third-party institution, not just some random number. This included decades of fish farming economy and the value of the land, all taken into account. "I''m so envious, if my house got demolished and I got compensated several million, then I wouldn''t need to work anymore." ... With Fang Hao starting the live stream. Many of his followers would join the live stream as soon as possible. Sun Zhaopeng was one of them. After missing several big news stories before, he now wished he could follow Fang Hao 24/7. Afraid that, like before, he''d miss the big news. This fishing streamer Fang Hao was just too peculiar. Every time he went fishing, aside from not catching any fish, he''d always hook something else that would trend in hot searches, exploding into major news. If he didn''t keep an eye out all the time, he''d just be following in others'' footsteps. Like last time, he initially thought Fang Hao was just fishing in a pond, and surely this time nothing would happen again. But, unbelievably, an ancient tomb was discovered in that very fish pond. And not just any tomb, but a highly valuable prince''s tomb. What could he do? He felt helpless. So this time, he wasn''t taking any chances, and started following as soon as Fang Hao began streaming. Keeping track of the salvage progress of a thousand-year-old sunken ship, while also watching Fang Hao''s live stream. To see if today Fang Hao would stir up any trouble again. Chapter 88 - 87: If I Cant Catch Any Fish, Ill Just Take a Couple of Sips of Water and Go Back! "Will he catch something again this time?" This is what Sun Zhaopeng was thinking. He was anticipating that Fang Hao''s fishing attempt would stir up a big commotion. If there could be breaking news, he would know firsthand through the livestream. He wouldn''t be left in the dark like beforeonly to learn the details from what others were gossiping. Through several experiences, he realized Fang Hao was a very magical and unique person. This fishing streamer could always make a big splash while fishing. As long as he kept an eye on him, he might witness a major scoop. Sun Zhaopeng had decided to watch the livestream all day today. ... Likewise. Su Baige from the Hu Ya Platform was also following Fang Hao''s livestream. She was constantly monitoring the changes in his backend data. She was very excited. Fang Hao''s popularity had far exceeded her expectations. He had been live for such a short time, and last time he had already breached four million in popularity, nearing five million. And this wasn''t even the limit. His popularity statistics were still climbing rapidly and steadily. Each livestream always saw some growth. How could she not be excited? Once it broke five million, ten million... didn''t seem too far-fetched. Step by step. Su Baige was waiting for Fang Hao''s popularity to break five million, and she had already drafted a new contract, prepared to invest even more effort and resources to promote him. And this wasn''t only on the Hu Ya Platform. This would be a full-channel promotion! Perhaps also due to Fang Hao, the platform''s traffic had grown immensely recently, gaining many new users, and the number of casual visitors had also increased significantly. This was the draw of Fang Hao''s popularity. When he topped the trending searches, the entire Hu Ya Platform benefited too. That''s why they valued him so much on Hu Ya''s side. Many people believed that breaking ten million in popularity was just a matter of time. It was only a question of sooner or later. And Su Baige''s job was to make this happen quicker. She wanted to turn Fang Hao into a mega streamer with ten million followers as soon as possible! When Fang Hao started his livestream, she had already arranged for operations to give him the best recommendations. So, the audience entering Hu Ya would clearly see that Fang Hao was live. ... ... Dragon Lake. One by one, everyone else also started casting their lines into the lake. They had begun fishing. Some started chatting; others set up their rods and went to help with the grill and other tasks. Beverages and beers were brought out. Those driving drank soft drinks, while the non-drivers enjoyed beers. And all of these drinks were iced. They had placed ice cubes in the boxes with the drinks and beers before they left. Now they could enjoy cold and refreshing drinks and beers. "Feels great~" "Life is better hanging with the streamer; it''s such a blissful living." "Streamer, organize more of these activities next time." Everyone was really looking forward to more fishing gatherings like this one. Not only could they interact with Fang Hao up close, but they could also eat, drink, and have fun together. It made people feel joyful. All the frustrations and worries were thrown out of mind, and their brains completely shut off. Away from the city''s hustle and bustle, the pace of life slowed down. No one disliked this kind of lifestyle. This made everyone in the livestream room green with envy. "Report, report, reporting the streamer for having a party." "I''ll report too because I''m not there, and I''m jealous." Many wished they could be at the scene as well. Watching all the happy, leisurely folks fishing and barbecuing on the live stream camera. Who wouldn''t love this kind of life? "Damn it, I curse you all to be just like the streamer and not catch any fish!" "Haha, that''d be something." "We can''t let them be so happy, we have to curse them not to catch any fish!" "Yeah, they can''t get to enjoy grilled fish." "We can''t be eating ramen while they get to eat grilled fish!" "Hehe, how about the streamer catches another corpse... then let''s see how they keep eating!" Some of the online community had a flash of inspiration and started looking forward to Fang Hao catching another body. If he did catch another corpse, it would be like adding ''seasoning'' to the gathering. That would be interesting. This idea excited quite a few viewers. They were all wildly imagining, even looking forward to what might be fished up next. "Guys, don''t be too jealous." "Actually, it''s nothing special." "Really." Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng, and the others were also popping up in the chat, firing off their own barrage of comments. "Holy crap." "Are they here to show off?" "They''re asking for a beating, all of them!" But their comments only made the atmosphere in the chat more lively. A bunch of people were irritated by their joyous appearance, their teeth itching with frustration. Yet there was nothing they could do about it. It was like being unable to tolerate something but also unable to do anything about it. "We absolutely can''t let them catch any fish." "Otherwise, they''ll be even more arrogant." The online community in the live stream was praying that their group wouldn''t catch any fish today. "Don''t worry, we''re not the streamer, how could we possibly not catch any fish?" They were not worried at all. With so many of them, it was impossible for all of them not to catch a single fish. Impossible. Not everyone is Fang Hao, consistently underperforming. Even if one or two of them had a bad day and couldn''t catch fish, there were still others. Fang Hao was full of question marks; these people were trash-talking each other, but why involve him? Damn, so the trolls were right beside him. Besides, when had he ever not caught fish? It was just the recent few times! Last time at the fish pond, he almost had it, if it weren''t for the fish cutting the line at the last second, he would have made history! Fang Hao really wanted to argue with them. But given that he hadn''t caught a fish yet, he indeed lacked confidence. "Blue skies, white clouds, green hills, and clear waters." "How could we not catch fish in such a beautiful place?" Fang Hao refused to believe it. Today, he had to show his true skills and let them see his real level. "Looking down on who here?" "If I don''t catch any fish here today, I''ll lie down and take two gulps of lake water before I go home!" Fang Hao boldly set himself this challenge for the first time. Once Fang Hao spoke, it was like dropping a bomb in the chat. It instantly ignited the whole atmosphere. "Ah? Did I hear that right?" "Wait, what did the streamer just say?" "If he doesn''t catch any fish today, he''s going to drink two gulps of lake water before going home?" "Holy shit, is the streamer this bold? Betting so big? But I like it." "How come the streamer seems so confident?" "But the more confident the streamer is, I feel... the bigger the chance he loses the bet." "Isn''t this a guaranteed loss for the streamer?" "Getting a bit excited here, I want to see the streamer drink water." "So fishes, you know what to do, right?" "..." Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 89 - 88 All in the Same Boat The flag that Fang Hao had set instantly blew up the atmosphere in the live streaming room. That was much more interesting than anything else. A crowd more excited than anyone else, as if they were all pumped up with adrenaline. Howling and screaming. After all, the whole live streaming room is basically a stronghold of Fang Hao''s ''haters'', with almost the majority being his ''black fans''. How could they not be thrilled? Everyone was looking forward to Fang Hao not catching any fish so that he could fulfill the bet. They were more excited than anyone else. They all wanted to see Fang Hao fail to catch fish in the end, lie down to drink lake water and leave. That would be so much more interesting. The viewers in the live streaming room went from envy, jealousy, and hatred at the beginning to excitement... It was like a roller coaster ride. "The host is setting up this flag; looks like he is getting a bit thirsty." "Gaga, I''m already prepared to take screenshots of the host drinking lake water." "Don''t be so cruel (sleek) guys upstairs!" "Haha, the host might as well stop fishing, he won''t catch anything anyway, better take a few sips now to taste, see what it''s like." "Milky Pink Powder bro, why not go upstream to release some water? (evil grin)" Fang Hao''s words were even more adrenaline-inducing than adrenaline itself. Everyone wants to witness Fang Hao drinking lake water. So much so that everyone had forgotten whether something weird would be caught today. Some even had the malicious thought of letting one of the viewers on-site go up to the lake to release some water. Not long after this barrage message was sent. The viewer with the ID named [Milky Pink Powder] stood up and actually walked upstream. "Roll, roll, roll." Seeing this scene, Fang Hao''s face went dark. Turns out the biggest leader of the haters was on-site. "If you dare to release water, I''ll have you neutered and sent to the palace." A round of jeers kicked the person back. This made the viewers in the live streaming room burst into laughter even more. "Right." It was at this moment, Fang Hao had a brainwave and thought of something. Started to stir the pot in the live streaming room. "If we can''t catch fish, it''s not just me who has to drink, right?" "Other people have to drink along too!" Come on, let''s see who were the ones laughing the most just now. Fang Hao couldn''t let these few gloat on the sidelines; he had to drag them down too. Although Fang Hao was confident that he would catch fish today, but... there''s always the possibility of what if. Just in case his luck was still as bad as always and he didn''t catch any fish, then if the bet was lost, he wouldn''t be the only one drinking. There would be many others to cushion the fall. "Ah, right." "We must drink together." The viewers in the live streaming room loved the commotion and all chimed in with heckling. Soon, the barrage filled the screen. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just a few minutes after happiness, the faces of those viewers at the fishing gathering stiffened. Tears on their faces, but no tears flowed; it was unfair to play like this. What does this have to do with us, we''re just watching the show. With Fang Hao''s consistent performance, they are set to drink the water. "Bro Hao... It shouldn''t count for me, right?" Xiao Pang Chen Sheng also timidly raised his hand. "Count! Definitely counts!" But before Fang Hao could speak, the other viewers had already shouted out gritting their teeth. Everyone''s in the same boat, you can''t get off. They can''t suffer while you stand aside. They directly pushed his hand down. So now, they were all tied to Fang Hao''s flag. They could only pray that Fang Hao would perform exceedingly today, to catch a fish, even if it was as tiny as a pinky finger. They just wanted to watch a play, but they ended up tied to Fang Hao''s boat. The viewers in the live streaming room were finally relieved they weren''t at the scene today. It''s a bit different from the shouting at the beginning. At first, everyone was clamoring to attend the fishing gathering, or regretting not being able to. Now it became a relief not to go. The fickleness wasn''t just with women, but also with this group of viewers in the live streaming room. Everyone''s attention was once again focused back on fishing. At this moment, they were all watching Fang Hao. They wanted to know if he could catch a fish today, or what he might catch. The viewers in the live stream were hoping Fang Hao wouldn''t catch a fish, so they could watch him perform drinking lake water. Whereas the dozen or so viewers present on the scene hoped Fang Hao would catch one, so they wouldn''t have to follow suit and drink the lake water. Seeing that these people had stopped egging him on, Fang Hao was also in high spirits. Little rascal, let''s see if you can get the better of me. Fang Hao then shifted his focus back to fishing. "Who wants beef skewers!" "Just freshly grilled." A viewer on site had prepared freshly grilled beef skewers in foil containers and then asked everyone present. "I''ll take one." "Give me two." "..." The person distributed the grilled beef skewers to everyone one by one. "Fang Hao, this one''s for you." He gave one to Fang Hao first before distributing the rest to the others. The first batch of grilled food was all handed out like this. "Come on, let''s toast." This was how everyone was grilling and fishing at the same time. The atmosphere was really nice. Everyone was having a great time. And with Fang Hao there, they could also watch him fishing up close and witness him catching some miraculous stuff. But whether he would catch something magical like last time was uncertain. As for the fish... That was complicated. If it had been before, they definitely wouldn''t have wanted Fang Hao to catch anything, so they could tease him. But now they were tied to Fang Hao''s fateif he didn''t catch anything, they would have to drink the lake water... So they couldn''t help but hope that he would catch a fish. Oh Lord, just let the host catch one fish. Just one would be enough. Even a small one wouldn''t matter. As long as it''s a fish, one would suffice. That was their secret wish. To hope for a catch, but not too many. Time slowly passed by. An hour quickly flew by. None of their fishing rods had shown any signs of movement. Not only Fang Hao''s rod, but the other people''s rods were still, too. No fish yet? Everyone was slightly surprised. With so many of them fishing, how could it be that none had even a nibble? Shouldn''t at least a couple of rods twitch? Or it was very likely someone would catch a fish. They all still wanted to eat a freshly grilled fish. Let''s wait a bit longer. Fishing is not something to be rushed; sometimes the more anxious you are, the less likely you''ll catch anything. Another ten minutes passed, Still no movement. Another twenty minutes went by, The fishing rods remained quiet. ... No way? Were all of them collectively underperforming today? That shouldn''t be the case. Could it be that there are fewer fish in this area, which is why there''s been no activity despite fishing for so long? Splash. But not far away, a passerby angler just happened to catch a carp weighing over two pounds. That shattered their assumption. It seemed it wasn''t that there were no fish, but rather they hadn''t caught any yet. Chapter 90 - 89: Whats Caught on the Line? Why Cant I Pull It In! "Could it be because we''re too close to the streamer that we''re affected?" Someone mumbled. But these words were overheard by Fang Hao nearby, and instantly, three black lines appeared on his forehead. Your inability to catch fish has nothing to do with me. It''s clearly a matter of your own skills. I''m not taking this blame! "Go, go, go, then find a spot farther away from me to fish." Fang Hao joked and cursed. These little trolls, my viewers, really drive me nuts. Honestly, none of them give me peace of mind, not just online, but even when we meet in person. Just wait until I catch a fish and see how I''ll slap your faces. Each and every one of you think I can''t catch a fish, so I definitely can''t let it happen as you wish. Today''s feeling isn''t bad, although there''s no sign of fish yet, but I believe I will catch one. Moreover, to prevent the fish from breaking the line and escaping like last time, Fang Hao even used the special fishing line provided by the system! It''s very strong, and there''s no need to worry about the fish breaking the line and getting away. Not to mention a few dozen pounds, even several tons, this fishing line can withstand the weight! The lake surface shimmered. Under the glow of the light, it looked exceptionally beautiful. The scenery is rare, and fishing in such an elegant environment offers a different kind of enjoyment. However, so far, not a single one of us has caught any fish. This is kind of strange. There are not only us here at Dragon Lake to fish today. There are also a lot of passersby anglers here fishing as well. But aside from us, others occasionally catch one. Not a peep from our side. That made us wonder if it''s the fishing spot that''s not right? Or some other reason. Fang Hao ignored them and continued to fish quietly on his own. Silently fishing, then waiting to dazzle everyone after catching a fish. Only by doing so can I prove my strength! Let them all doubt my ability, thinking that I cannot catch fish. I, and I alone, still believe that I can definitely catch one. Not being able to catch fish before was due to bad luck. But that streak of bad luck will eventually leave me. Life has its ups and downs, so luck will also improve. When one hits rock bottom, what awaits them is a rise. Fang Hao is waiting for his bad luck to pass and to catch his fish. As long as he keeps on fishing, there will be a day when he catches one. Maybe that day is today! Fang Hao''s bold claims and setting up flags were not all guesses. He truly believed in himself, feeling that he could catch fish. He''s not in a rush. There''s still plenty of time today. No movement now doesn''t mean it will always be like this. Fishing pros, if nothing else, have much more patience than average people. Another half hour passed. The fishing rod remained tranquil. "Can we... still expect to have grilled fish to eat?" Xiao Pang Chen Sheng couldn''t help but speak out. Now no one had the confidence to answer his question. Everyone felt a bit awkward. So many of them, yet not a single one had caught a fish. All were performing below their usual standards. This prompted the other viewers in the live chat to start teasing as well. "It looks like we''ll get to see a grand scene of a bunch of people drinking lake water today." "Hahaha, really looking forward to that scene!" "Rest assured, if the host doesn''t catch any fish today, then drinking the lake water is predetermined." "Not really, not really, has anyone really not caught any fish? I just went fishing an hour ago, and now I''ve caught a fish weighing five pounds." "Is it possible that the host deliberately chose a few fans with poor skills, so as to better highlight himself? That way, if everyone else can''t catch any fish, they won''t just tease him alone." "That''s right, it must be so!" "Wow, the host is so scheming!" "..." The fans in the live broadcast room were making all kinds of wild guesses, even concocting an entire ''Legend of Zhen Huan''. With the live broadcast room being so lively, some fans at the fishing gathering felt a bit embarrassed when they saw that many bullet comments were making fun of themselves and others. But not being able to catch fish today, indeed, they also had no idea what was going on. They themselves couldn''t explain the reason. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was still during the live broadcast. So many people not catching any fish, this was becoming a bit awkward. They initially wanted to take the opportunity to boast about their fishing skills, but now the flame had been extinguished. Without catching any fish, how could they boast? Alas, let''s just quietly watch host Fang Hao perform. Right now, they were all in the same boat, whether they''d have to drink lake water depended on whether Fang Hao could catch a fish or not. Everyone had a kind of ominous premonition. With Fang Hao''s steady performance. They all knew the lake water today... probably couldn''t be avoided. Everyone sighed inwardly. Milky Pink Powder''s gaze happened to glance over to Fang Hao''s side. He suddenly saw the fishing float in the water move slightly. Huh? Was he seeing things? He blinked his eyes and looked again in the direction of Fang Hao''s fishing rod. This time, the fishing float moved again, although very slightly, but it was still visible that it moved once more. "The fish... fish." Milky Pink Powder suddenly shouted excitedly. With this shout, he instantly attracted everyone''s attention. Everyone looked in the direction he was pointing, which was exactly where Fang Hao''s fishing rod was. "Host, you''ve got a fish on!" What? Fish on? Fang Hao instantly perked up, this was more tense and exciting than anything else. Today, there couldn''t be any mishaps. Fang Hao immediately gripped the fishing rod tightly. The others also focused their attention over here, each of them very tense. After all, whether they needed to drink lake water depended on the fish caught. At the same time, a group of fans in the live streaming room were also anxiously watching. "A fish on?" "No, this is probably catching something else again, right?" "Relax, with the host''s luck, whatever is caught is definitely not fish. Even if it were a fish, it would definitely get away." "Master Yu, it''s your turn to perform." All the fans in the live broadcast room were hoping that Fang Hao wouldn''t catch a fish. ... Fang Hao was pulling the fishing rod, getting ready to reel in the fish. But when he tried to pull the rod, he found he couldn''t move it. It seemed like whatever he caught this time was very heavy! Very heavy! That familiar feeling came again. When pulling the rod, Fang Hao realized that what he caught this time was probably not a fish, again. The movement of catching a fish and catching something else, he could still distinguish clearly. It felt more or less the same as when he had caught other things before. The only difference was, whatever he caught this time, was much heavier than what he had caught before. He pulled twice and clearly couldn''t pull it. And the people next to Fang Hao also saw the change in his expression and realized something was wrong. "Not again..." They also realized that what Fang Hao was pulling up this time wasn''t a fish, but something else. Chapter 91 - 90: Involved with a Corpse Again? It''s over, it''s over. The hearts of the dozen or so viewers at the site all felt a sense of foreboding. Seeing Fang Hao''s posture and the change in his complexion, they could also roughly guess what was happening. What he had caught was definitely not a fish. But everyone still wanted to see what it was that Fang Hao had hooked this time. This time they were watching from close range. It was far more exciting and suspenseful than watching through the live stream. Fang Hao''s fishing rod was bent into an arc. The thing he had caught this time was just too heavy. It was the heaviest thing he had ever caught in his life. He gradually increased his strength, but other than the fishing rod bending further, the object he had caught remained utterly unmoved. Fang Hao still didn''t know what it was, nor did he know its weight. The veins in his arms were bulging as he pulled with all his might; nearly exhausted, he finally felt a slight movement. But it was just a slight movement. Because this thing was just too heavy, definitely more than a hundred pounds. If it were only a hundred pounds, he would have pulled it up long ago. Since training in the Innate Skill, Fang Hao had clearly felt his physical fitness improving, and his strength was greater than before. But it was only a bit greater, not enough to turn him into a Hercules. It was impossible to suddenly go from being able to lift a bit over a hundred pounds to being able to lift five hundred or a thousand pounds. That was certainly not likely. This wasn''t like filming a TV drama where one suddenly masters peerless martial arts and becomes a martial arts expert. Fang Hao estimated. He could now lift up objects weighing around two hundred pounds. But now, he couldn''t even pull the thing at the bottom of the water. What could be so heavy? Not only the others present were curious, but Fang Hao himself was extremely curious about what it could be. "Holy shit, the host can''t even pull it." "I hope he doesn''t break the fishing rod." At this moment, the viewers were not worried about whether he had caught a fish or not. Everyone knew it definitely wasn''t a fish. But what could this thing be? That was what attracted everyone''s attention. Many people wanted to know what it was that Fang Hao had hooked this time. "What could be so heavy?" "Could it be another sunken ship?" "Is it possible it''s another box?" A group of viewers in the live chat were guessing, obviously enthusiastic at this point. Why do they watch Fang Hao fish? It''s to see him catch these things. That''s when it''s most exciting. It''s like opening a mystery box. ... Journalist Sun Zhaopeng, who was on stakeout in the live stream, also got excited when he saw Fang Hao hook something. He was waiting for this moment. His right hand clenched his phone nervously, watching Fang Hao in the live stream. He was also looking forward to what would be pulled up. Hoping that this time it could turn into a big scoop. That would make his long stakeout in the live stream all worthwhile! ... It was too heavy. Just as Fang Hao was considering whether to use the Infinite Strength Card. "Quick, help Brother Hao!" Xiao Pang Chen Sheng yelled out, seeing that Fang Hao was struggling hard to pull. At his shout, others also reacted. One by one, they ran over to Fang Hao''s side, ready to help him. At this point, Fang Hao, who had been preparing to use the card, also temporarily gave up the idea. Since others were willing to help, he might as well save his card and pull the object up with everyone''s assistance. After all, he had only ten Infinite Strength Cards; they were consumable, and once used, one less remained. Using it at this time does seem a bit uneconomical. But, with everyone pulling together, it took immense effortequivalent to that of nine oxen and two tigersbefore we finally pulled the object from underwater. It was a motorcycle. Fang Hao''s fish hook had snagged the strap on the motorcycle''s seat. This motorcycle we pulled out probably weighed about three to four hundred pounds. That''s why Fang Hao had such a tough time lifting it. Such a heavy motorcycle. It was no easy feat. "How could it be a motorcycle?" When Fang Hao saw the motorcycle that was fished out, he was stunned. So were the others. The appearance of this motorcycle was, quite obviously, beyond everyone''s expectations. After all this effort, just to fish up a motorcycle from the lake? "The bike does look pretty cool, a pity though. It seems it''s been submerged in the water for a long time, at least half a year. Some parts are already ruined." After everyone pulled the motorcycle up together, they started scrutinizing it. Just an ordinary motorcycle, nothing special. Some parts have corroded and been damaged due to the long period of submersion. It''s not likely to be usable anymore. Unless it''s repaired. And it would have to be a major repair. After all, the engine definitely won''t work after being soaked for so long. In other words, it would need an overhaul. That''s definitely not worth it. The money for repairs could probably buy a brand new bike. The motorcycle is essentially junk now, no use for much. Maybe just to be taken home and left in a corner. "Huh?" "The keys are still in it." Right at that moment, [Liang someone] noticed that the keys were still in the motorcycle, not taken out. This instantly drew everyone''s attention. Under what circumstances would the keys still be on the motorcycle? When someone is riding it! "It couldn''t be that someone rode it right into the lake, could it" Someone guessed. This speculation got quite a few people thinking. "Ah? Does that mean... someone else died in the lake?" As soon as this was mentioned, the expressions of the stream viewers there changed. If this were true, would they still drink from the lake later? Ew...someone had already started retching. Just imagining it was horrifying. Including Fang Hao himself, the corner of his mouth twitched. Dammit, this can''t be happening. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not another encounter with a dead body? "Don''t scare ourselves, it might not be like that." However, some people were trying to stay calm. Besides, with such a large lake, even if there were a body, the water wouldn''t be affected. They couldn''t drink here; they could just move upstream or to a farther place to drink. "If someone truly rode their bike into the lake, was it suicide or homicide?" "And, is it possible that the person already climbed out of the lake?" "Maybe this was a bike that someone wanted to dispose of intentionally." After all, it was a motorcycle, not a car, so even if someone accidentally rode into the lake, as long as they could swim a little, they could climb out. It''s also possible it was just someone else''s discarded bike. This series of speculations made everyone slightly less anxious. "Should we, perhaps, report this to the police?" Finally, someone thought of reporting to the police. But as soon as they finished speaking, someone else chimed in, "We''ve only fished up a motorcycle, if we report this...will the police even care?" Yeah, they hadn''t fished up any bodies. Just a motorcycle, with no other circumstances. "Maybe I''ll ask for advice first." Luckily, Fang Hao had Lin Wendong''s contact information, so he immediately conveyed the situation about the motorcycle to the other party. To see what they would reply. Chapter 92 - 91: If a dead body is found, should the water from the lake behind be drunk or not? "Why a motorcycle?" Sun Zhaopeng furrowed his brows, he had thought something valuable would be fished out from the bottom of the lake and create a big commotion. But when he saw everyone working together to haul up a discarded motorcycle from the depths, a trace of disappointment could be seen on his face. Just a discarded motorcycle. What big news could there be? At most, someone had chucked a broken motorcycle into the lake. Imagine if you fished up a car and then found someone inside... now that would be a different story, definitely big news. The effect would be completely different. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But just a motorcycle, what news could there be? Sun Zhaopeng''s enthusiasm diminished a great deal. Unless something else turned up on the scene, this was just a small gimmick and didn''t amount to much. After all, compared to the buzz he had generated on previous occasions, fishing out a motorcycle was a very minor incident. "Hey? Something seems off." As he saw a group in the live stream start discussing, he also realized that something wasn''t right. He felt the issue wasn''t as simple as he had first thought. Following the various hints and evidence. This might... not be just a simple discarded motorcycle. Either it was an accident, or it was a case! There could well be big news. In an instant, Sun Zhaopeng''s spirits lifted, excited and thrilled. He was hoping for a big case to break, so he could have some firsthand news again. ... Likewise, the live stream room became lively after the motorcycle was fished out. "Wow, the thing fished up this time is a motorcycle! Is there anything that the streamer can''t fish up?" "Whose motorcycle got lost?" "It''s a shame, this motorcycle is already scrapped, otherwise it could''ve been ridden." As soon as the motorcycle was fished up, everyone was paying attention and discussing. "Being submerged in water for so long, any vehicle would be ruined." However, most people didn''t pay much attention, merely expressing their sentiments. It wasn''t until hearing the discussions of the people on-site that they realized the issue and, after careful speculation based on their words, one by one got excited, as if they were injected with adrenaline. The live stream room was like a pot boiling over. A bunch of viewers were discussing the fished-up motorcycle. "The keys are still in the ignition?" "Doesn''t that mean... the motorcycle was running before it went into the water?" "No way? Isn''t this another homicide?" "Could there be another body at the bottom of the lake?" Once the topic turned to bodies, they were more excited than anyone. What they were most looking forward to was Fang Hao fishing up another body, as that would be much more interesting. If another body were fished up, then Fang Hao''s title of Corpse-fishing Streamer would be fully cemented. Of course, if a body was really discovered, wouldn''t that mean it was a homicide? That was what was exciting the audience. They could witness a major crime scene firsthand. Whether it was an accidental drowning or indeed a homicide. What they wanted to see most now was a body! As long as a body was found, all the questions would unravel one by one. "Call the police, call Detective Detective!" However... "Uh, if a body is found, is the streamer... going to drink the lake water or not?" This question had not occurred to anyone before, and it suddenly stumped everyone. Indeed, if a body was indeed discovered later, and Fang Hao hadn''t caught any fish, would they have to live up to the flag they had set at the beginning? But a body had just been fished out of this lake; would they still dare to drink its water? "Holy shit... this is kind of thrilling." The viewers in the live stream all felt this was a big issue that was going to confront Fang Hao and the participants at the fishing event. "Now I''m actually kind of hoping they find a body in the lake." In the live stream, some viewers smirked mischievously. "+1." "+2." "..." They were almost wishing for this scene to unfold, just to see the awkward looks on Fang Hao and the others'' faces. Hmph. It served them right for not letting them join this fishing event for viewers! Now, it was their turn to take pleasure in others'' misfortune. Those who hadn''t gone were now feeling lucky. At least they wouldn''t have to drink lake water that had soaked a corpse. But all these conditions were predicated on the discovery of a body. If there was no body, or if this wasn''t a case, their earlier conjectures would be invalid. The people in the live stream were just waiting for them to call the police and then see what the results would be after the police searched the scene. ... Fang Hao got in touch with Lin Wendong and informed him of the situation on his end. Waiting to see the other party''s reply. Having an acquaintance would make things a bit easier. "Fished up a motorcycle?" When Lin Wendong heard that Fang Hao had fished up a motorcycle, he felt like he had heard wrong. Can motorcycles be fished up? But taking into account the other party having previously fished up two corpses, such an outlandish event, Lin Wendong didn''t think the other party was trying to fool him. Perhaps, it really was possible that he had fished up a motorcycle. It seemed that the few big incidents that had occurred in Binjiang recently were all related to this guy. Discovering a millennium-old sunken ship, finding an ancient tomb under the fish pond water... Well... so this time fishing up a motorcycle seemed to be not so strange after all. It actually seemed quite ordinary. "Then you guys can handle it yourselves." It was just a motorcycle, Lin Wendong naturally wouldn''t pay much attention. Could there really be any issues with this motorcycle? "Officer Lin, I feel like this motorcycle might possibly be linked to some cases, or something happened here before." "Because when I was fishing up the motorcycle, I found the keys were still on it." Fang Hao reported what he had discovered to the other party. It was now up to the other party to decide whether to send out the police or do something else. "It''s quite normal for a motorcycle to have its keys; no need to make a fuss about it," Lin Wendong was not too anxious on his side. He couldn''t just send a large police force to search the site based on mere speculation and no clues. Police investigations need to be based on evidence. What if there turns out to be nothing? That would just be a waste of a lot of manpower and resources. "How about this, you take a photo of the motorcycle you''ve fished up and send it to me, and I will check it out first." Lin Wendong certainly wouldn''t just brush it off; since Fang Hao insisted, he also planned to start with this motorcycle, to look up the information on the vehicle. He intended to understand the situation clearly first, and then make further decisions. "You also don''t need to be too nervous. Not everything is related to a case, it could just be an abandoned motorcycle." "You just focus on fishing for now, and I''ll let you know once I have any news." After receiving the photo of the motorcycle from Fang Hao, Lin Wendong was ready to have his subordinates check out the information on the motorcycle. As it also had plate information, looking it up wouldn''t be difficult. Chapter 93 - 92 A False Alarm? Lin Wendong''s words did indeed make sense. It''s not like every time something is fished up, it''s connected to a murder case. Perhaps this motorcycle was deliberately discarded by someone because it was scrapped or broken. After all, other than the keys being on it, there are no other major suspicions or evidence. The body of the motorcycle hasn''t suffered major collisions, just normal wear and damage with some minor bumps and scrapes. As well as corrosion and damage to some parts after being submerged for a long time. Other than that, everything seems fairly normal. Could it be that we''ve made a wrong judgment? Fang Hao couldn''t really make any judgments either. He''s not a professional case officer. He could only wait for Lin Wendong to find information about the motorcycle first. As for the rest, just like Lin Wendong said, there''s nothing to be nervous about, continue fishing if that''s what you''re doing, whatever it should be. The likelihood of a murder or body dumping is quite small. Everyone''s nerves had calmed down from what they were initially. Their emotions had stabilized a little. Some people continued to look around the motorcycle, inspecting it, while some went back to barbecuing... Regarding those who were still fishing, there were only one or two; most of the others didn''t seem to dare fish anymore, afraid they might fish up something like a body. With Fang Hao around, they felt nothing they fished up would be surprising. "So what are we supposed to do now?" Milky Pink Powder and others like Leng Someone were now unsure about whether to continue fishing or do something else. They all looked towards Fang Hao. It seemed like they were all waiting for Fang Hao to make a decision. Fang Hao wasn''t as concerned as they were. He''s seen bigger scenes than this. Do you see him panicking? Besides, it''s all speculation at the moment; there''s no actual corpse fished up. He couldn''t possibly scare himself so much. Just like Lin Wendong said, if there''s no corpse, then act as if there''s none! At worst, he would avoid eating the fish he caught later. Originally, they had planned to bake the fish they caught on-site. Given the current situation, not to mention that they had not caught any fish yet, even if they did, not many would dare to eat it. However, for a true angler, fishing is not necessarily about eating. Their fishing is more about enjoyment, and eating the fish is inconsequential. Moreover, they were tethered to Fang Hao''s boat. The flag that the other party had set earlier was now what everyone was most concerned about happening. They were worried, if Fang Hao couldn''t catch any fish, whether they would have to drink the lake water or not. The live broadcast continued. That meant it hadn''t ended. They wanted to go back on their word, but the crowd in the live stream would not allow it. Even those people were looking forward to them not catching fish, waiting to laugh at them. "There''s nothing wrong, let''s continue fishing." Fang Hao didn''t continue to deal with the motorcycle; after all, Lin Wendong was going to check the vehicle''s information. Might as well continue fishing during this time. He hadn''t caught a fish yet. That was his main concern. He hadn''t forgotten. He wouldn''t forget his real task just because he fished up a motorcycle. "What''s there to be afraid of, let''s follow what Hao Ge says." Xiao Pang Chen Sheng was also very cooperative; he wasn''t worried in the slightest. Under Fang Hao''s lead and Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s collaboration, everyone slowly returned to the lake''s edge and resumed fishing. This small interlude in the gathering seemed to temporarily come to an end. Everyone returned to the state they were in before the incident. Just that their moods varied. Some were still a little worried, wondering if they might end up fishing up a corpse. Following Fang Hao, the Corpse-fishing streamer, you just never know. Such a vast lake, who knows whether there are any bodies at the bottom. No one has ever gone down to salvage and check. It''s even less possible to go down by oneself. Fang Hao''s thinking was simple; if nothing is found, then assume there is nothing. For him, what''s more important is to catch fish! Not catching fish is what he''s truly worried about. He''s the one who laid down the gauntlet at the start, saying if he really didn''t catch any fish, he''d drink lake water in front of all the viewers in the live stream room. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now you tell me, what''s important: is it catching fish, or fussing over whether there are bodies in the lake? Of course, catching fish is more important! Fang Hao and others continued to fish. After reorganizing his fishing line, he cast his line back into the lake. While other people had either changed their spots or stealthily moved further away from Fang Hao to avoid any impact. ... "Is that it?" "Nothing at all?" Sun Zhaopeng was hoping for some major news, but now that he saw everyone resuming fishing just like before, with not a single incident. His mood plummeted once again. But he still held some hope, feeling that things wouldn''t end so quickly today. There must be other developments later on. Besides, the motorcycle incident hadn''t been completely resolved yet; didn''t the police officer the streamer contacted earlier say he''d check the motorcycle''s information first? Perhaps this was a breakthrough. Sun Zhaopeng hadn''t given up yet. ... District branch. "Master, I''ve found the details of the motorcycle you asked me to look into." "The motorcycle was stolen eight months ago, the owner had reported the theft, but it was never found, so the case was put on hold." ... Lin Wendong had his subordinates quickly find the information he requested. It was a stolen motorcycle. The thief of the motorcycle likely wanted to erase the evidence, so they dumped the bike into the lake, thinking it wouldn''t be found. A false alarm. Not a homicide or anything of that sort. Just a theft case, that''s all. Meaning, the motorcycle caught didn''t have much of a story to it. At best, it was just to be treated as a case of theft. It could be concluded for the original owner. Seeing it was just a theft case, Lin Wendong didn''t make a big deal out of it and informed Fang Hao of the news. He continued to busy himself with other matters. Fang Hao, who was fishing at Dragon Lake, finally felt relieved after receiving the message from Lin Wendong. He shared the news with the viewers present on the scene as well. Now, they could finally let go of the idea that it was a homicide and fish in peace. No need to worry about catching any bodies or uncovering a homicide. However, this outcome made the viewers in the live stream room and Sun Zhaopeng somewhat discontented. It was completely different from what they had anticipated. The viewers in the live stream room were also sighing in disappointment. They were waiting to see some explosive news. But to end up with just this? "Ah, why is it just an ordinary theft case?" "That shouldn''t be the case." "According to the plot''s development, this should have been a murder case, which then led to uncovering a major case!" "Ah, in that case, we can''t fish for bodies." "I don''t believe it! I refuse to believe it''s just an ordinary theft case." "..." Chapter 94 - 93: What Could Be Wrapped in a Black Plastic Bag? The viewers in the livestream were not happy. They thought it was going to be a major case, but it turned into a mere theft case? This script is not going according to plan. It''s not developing in the direction they had envisioned. What happened to the promised murder, the promised body? Without those, it''s just not interesting. They got excited for nothing. Once the viewers in the livestream knew it was just a common theft case, they instantly lost interest. "Man, the host reeled in a dud this time." "I thought it would lead to a murder case or something, but it''s just a theft. Got happy for nothing; I can''t believe I sent so many messages earlier." "Let''s disperse." After a while of excitement in the livestream room, things began to quiet down again. However, the popularity of the livestream did not decrease but was steadily growing. They protest with words but their actions say otherwise. They say no, no, but their bodies are honest. They''re still camping in Fang Hao''s livestream, curious if something unexpected might happen next. They''re not willing to let things end so simply. They don''t want to have seen just that little bit of action. They continued to watch Fang Hao fish, wondering what he might reel in next. Besides, even if Fang Hao caught nothing later, they could still watch them drink lake water on the spot. A bunch of people huddled by the lake, drinking water. What a ''beautiful'' sight. With that thought, everyone''s mood wasn''t so sour anymore. No big case? Fine. There was still lively entertainment to watch. They were already waiting to see Fang Hao and the others drink water and then take screenshots... ... Knowing it was just a common theft case, and not something like murder, made the participants of the fishing party less nervous and fearful. They relaxed again. They continued to barbecue leisurely and continued fishing. But they stopped mentioning grilled fishthere was still a minor shadow over it, fearing that if there actually were a body at the bottom of the lake and the fish ate it, then eating those fish would be... However, not eating fish didn''t stop or interfere with their fishing. It''s two different things. Fishing is about the process, enjoying the moment when a fish is caught. "Just wait and see when the host catches a fish." The viewers were a bit worried about this point. Fang Hao''s luck with not catching fish was giving them a headache. If he really can''t catch a fish, they''ll have to drink lake water with him. "I feel like we''ve been duped by the host." "This has nothing to do with us at all." The fish are caught by him, the flag is set by him It seems entirely unrelated to them. Yet, he forcefully tied them to the same boat in front of the group of viewers. "The host is too sneaky." They were also frustrated. But there was nothing they could do about it. They could only pray Fang Hao would catch a fish. Fortunately, there was still a chance. Aside from reeling in a scrapped motorcycle earlier as a minor incident, nothing else had happened. "The oysters are ready!" "Come on, everyone have some food first." Another batch of beautifully grilled food arrived in front of them, this time it was grilled oysters and clams baked in foil. The addition of barbecue delicacies made the viewers in the livestream room jealous again. They were already upset because there was no drama, and now seeing this made them even angrier. They could only watch but couldn''t eat any of it. Watching others eat, the feeling was too upsetting. "Argh, this is infuriating." "They definitely must not catch any fish, now I just want to see them drink lake water!!!" "I really want to eat grilled oysters too~" "Damn, I''m getting hungry." The viewers in the livestream room were struggling, all feeling starved. They were increasingly hoping that Fang Hao would not catch any fish so that they could see them drinking lake water. "They absolutely can''t catch any fish!" "Fish bro, don''t eat any bait." "Fish bro, it''s up to you now, just don''t bite today and next time I''ll bring you fish food." ... Knowing that the scrapped motorcycle he had reeled in was part of just a theft case relaxed Fang Hao''s nerves. He was scared of being involved in any major case. If it had turned out to involve a murder, and he ended up fishing out a corpse from the lake, that would be a mess. The nickname "Corpse-fishing streamer" had gradually been forgotten. If he fished out another body now, he could never shake that nickname off. It''s the one nickname Fang Hao hated the most. If you called him the Fish Feeding Streamer, he might have accepted it. But the nickname "Corpse-fishing streamer"... he firmly resisted. Since it wasn''t a major case, Fang Hao could fish happily again. Not catching fish was just temporary. It wouldn''t last his whole life. Luck would turn around someday. Fishing out that motorcycle earlier was just a fluke; thankfully, it didn''t affect his subsequent fishing. Fang Hao stopped paying attention to it and shifted his focus back to the lake. His goal was to catch a fish today. He had already made bold claims earlierif he couldn''t catch a fish, that would be rude. After all, he was a popular livestreamer with millions of followers. Fish bro, can''t you show some respect? Fang Hao didn''t want to think about anything else; he just wanted to catch a fish. To break the curse of his inability to catch fish. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once he caught a fish, he''d see who would still tease him about not catching any. Chapter 95 - 93 What could be wrapped in the black plastic bag?_2 Screw the persona of not catching fish. Today, I''m going to try catching some fish myself to end this streak of bad luck. Fang Hao focused on the still tranquil lake, his attention entirely on fishing, ignoring the playful teasing from the livestream viewers. Even when friends at the fishing gathering called him to eat, he didn''t hear them. Until they brought the food over. "Fang Hao, here are some freshly grilled oysters, want to eat some first?" They had been fishing for a while. But they were mostly barbecuing and eating while fishing, so they weren''t very hungry. Only Fang Hao hadn''t eaten much, just a bit at the start, and then he stopped. He was very focused on fishing. "No need, you guys eat first." Fang Hao wasn''t interested in eating yet; he wanted to wait until he caught some fish. It''d be soon. He believed he''d be catching some fish soon. But after a long while, there was still no movement on his fishing rod. Others weren''t catching any fish either and were starting to get anxious. "Are we really not going to catch any fish today?" After saying that, everyone looked towards Fang Hao. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It didn''t matter if they didn''t catch fish, but Fang Hao needed to. This would decide whether they''d end up drinking lake water. Watching the calm, unrippled lake, worry started to set in their hearts. Mainly because of Fang Hao''s constant bad luck with fishing, they couldn''t help but doubt if they could catch any fish today. "Could it be that we set up our bait wrong today?" Everyone started to reflect on their methods. "It shouldn''t be" "I think our bait setup is okay this time, we even used more bait than usual." "Then is it the location we chose that''s wrong?" "That''s even less likely, you saw that others nearby also caught some fish." "..." Then, everyone looked at Fang Hao again. Although no one spoke, the implication was clear. They were implying that not catching fish might be because of Fang Hao''s presence. They got infected by his bad luck. But it was not a nice thing to say directly in front of Fang Hao. That would be too hurtful. Fang Hao pretended not to hear their murmurs and sank into his own world of fishing. Calm and composed. That''s the true spirit of a fisherman. "Fang Hao, can you watch my rod for a sec? I need to use the restroom." Just then, Milky Pink Powder, sitting beside Fang Hao, suddenly felt his stomach churning loudly. Maybe he ate too much. He was the one who ate the most among them. Constantly eating. Now he needed to use the restroom. A sudden urge to defecate. He wished to break free and rush out of that confined passageway. Milky Pink Powder asked Fang Hao to watch his rod while he quickly went to find a restroom for his needs. Just after the guy left, Fang Hao noticed the other''s float moved. Huh? What a coincidence? The guy just left, and now the fish bites? So if he catches this fish, should it be considered his or the other guy''s? Seeing the other person''s float move, Fang Hao didn''t have time to think more and went to where the rod was placed. Waiting to reel in the fish. Viewers in the livestreaming room noticed Fang Hao leaving his spot to go to the other side and perked up. All paying attention. "Is there a fish?" "Damn it, really going to catch a fish?" Everyone suddenly became tense. "So is this fish considered someone else''s or the host''s?" Just like Fang Hao thought earlier, many viewers were pondering the same question. "This rod isn''t the host''s, it definitely wouldn''t count as the host''s catch." "This fish belongs to Pink Powder." "Right." The viewers unanimously felt that even if the fish were caught, it wouldn''t belong to Fang Hao but someone else. They weren''t too worried about this catch. After all, everyone had reasons to believe that it shouldn''t count as Fang Hao''s catch. And the guy had just left, the fish bit right after. If he had just waited a bit, would he have caught the fish himself? But even though that''s what they said, people still wanted to see Fang Hao catch the fish. The participants at the fishing gathering on site were also watching. However, their thoughts differed from those of the livestream viewers; they believed any fish caught would be because of Fang Hao. It was about whether they had to drink lake water. Of course, they felt it should count as Fang Hao''s catch! All eyes were on Fang Hao. The pressure was back on him. ... Fang Hao slightly tightened his grip on the rod, careful not to make too much noise and scare the fish away. It didn''t matter if the fish didn''t count towards his score. But as long as he caught it himself, he would be satisfied. However, when he gripped the rod, he suddenly felt something was off. The feel wasn''t right. He was too familiar with this feel. The last few times he caught other things, it had been the same feel. This was nothing like the feel of catching a fish. Really? Even with someone else''s rod, he''d catch these things? Fang Hao was somewhat speechless. He had just caught a scrapped motorcycle. Couldn''t it ever stop? But however much he complained, he still had to reel it in. He tried pulling it a bit and it wasn''t too heavy. Chapter 96 - 93 What could be wrapped in the black plastic bag?_3 "He was sure it wasn''t a body or anything like that. He breathed a slight sigh of relief. His biggest fear was fishing up a body; anything else was manageable. He could feel that whatever he had hooked wasn''t a body. A body couldn''t possibly be that light. But he couldn''t quite figure out what it actually was. The item was somewhat heavy, weighing about twenty-some pounds. What could it be? Fang Hao gradually pulled the item up from the bottom of the lake. The rod in his hands wasn''t his own, so he was careful not to use too much force. Since it wasn''t his rod, he was extra cautious not to break it. Fang Hao''s movements were slow and careful. Besides worrying about breaking the rod, he was also careful with the fishing line to avoid snapping it. Since he had hooked something, he might as well pull it up and see what it was. People around him noticed Fang Hao''s actions and sensed something was off. "Hmm?" "This seems like it''s not a fish?" Everyone around was stunned. It wasn''t even his own rod and he had managed to fish up something else? Damn his luck was indeed quite extraordinary. The crowd grew more intrigued. Everyone wanted to know what he had caught this time. "Could it be a body?" "If it''s a body, that would be interesting." People loved the excitement of a spectacle; they were all hoping for another body. Under everyone''s gaze, Fang Hao fished up a black backpack from the water. The hook had caught on the backpack''s strap, pulling it up. Disappointment filled the crowd upon seeing it was a backpack. "Ah, why is it a backpack?" "Such a pity, it''s not a body." They were too disappointed. It was just a backpack, what could it possibly contain? Finding backpacks in rivers and lakes was too common. Even they had once fished up backpacks while fishing. They all assumed it was just discarded waste that nobody wanted. "Thought it might be something good." "Probably just someone''s garbage thrown into the lake." "People nowadays really aren''t environmentally conscious, throwing garbage into the lake like that!" "Protecting the environment is everyone''s responsibility!" "Yeah, such a clean lake, such a good environment, don''t these people know to cherish it?" "Such a beautiful setting should not be treated as a dumping ground!" Viewers in the live stream were furiously typing these comments. Similarly, the disappointed ones were the viewers on scene. Every face showed disappointment at not having fished up a fish. They were now truly witnessing Fang Hao''s capabilities. He really could fish up anything. The backpack was quickly retrieved from the lake. And don''t mention it, the backpack was quite heavy, probably weighing around twenty to thirty pounds. No one knew what could be inside making it so heavy. Now not only was Fang Hao curious, others were also curious. One by one, they stretched their necks to look. Viewers in the live stream were also anticipating the moment of revelation, watching Fang Hao as he opened the backpack. Despite the disappointment, they were still eager to know what was inside. To see whether it was simply discarded items or perhaps some treasures. On the surface, it was an ordinary black backpack, nothing special. But what was inside remained unknown. Fang Hao didn''t rush to open the backpack; instead, he placed it on a wide open space so everyone could see more clearly. Only then did he slowly unzip the backpack. Upon unzipping, everyone could see the contents. A short-handled axe. A stone the size of a soccer ball. And a black plastic bag tightly wrapped item. Just these three items. "Damn just these?" "Freak, who puts stones in a backpack?" "But why would there be an axe in a backpack?" Upon seeing the axe and stones, the crowd couldn''t help but comment. After some analysis, someone speculated, "Could this have been placed intentionally, using the stone to keep the backpack submerged?" "Could the axe be some sort of weapon?" It was hard to blame the viewers for their wild guesses upon seeing the axe; it immediately led them to concoct a scenario. Indeed, it prompted everyone to think in that direction. Otherwise, who would be so absurd as to put stones and an axe in a backpackthere was definitely something fishy. "Right, and what about that black bag? What''s wrapped up in it?" As they talked, everyone remembered the tightly wrapped black bag. The other two objects were instantly visible. But what could be inside the tightly wrapped black bag? Not only were the live stream viewers curious, but Fang Hao and the people on site were also intrigued. "Bro Hao, open it and see." They were all becoming impatient, eager to reveal the answer. Fang Hao also picked up the wrapped item, and by the weight of it in his hand, it felt substantial, not light. Weighing around two to three pounds. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Driven by curiosity, Fang Hao slowly began to unwrap the outer bag. As the bag was gradually unwrapped, Fang Hao''s pupils contracted as he gasped in shock... The crowd onsite, upon seeing what Fang Hao held in his hands, were each stunned, with mouths slightly open and eyes wide. "Holy shit!" "It''s actually this!" " Chapter 97 - 94: Accidentally Involved in a Major Case Again! (Requesting First Subscription) Fang Hao was holding a gun in his hand, to be precise, a black pistol. When he unwrapped the black plastic bag, the contents were finally revealed - a pistol. This was why his pupils contracted when he saw what the item was. A shiny gun lay in front of him, and who wouldn''t be scared? Upon seeing the gun, Fang Hao was completely stunned, gasping in a cold breath, his spine chilling. Even he, who was usually so calm, almost lost his composure. How could it be a gun? How could fishing yield such a thing? This was his first time being so close to such an object. At this moment, not only him, but his live stream viewers, as well as everyone in the live stream room, were all astounded. "Holy shit!" "How could it be a gun?" Before opening the black plastic bag, no one had guessed it would be this. So, when they saw this object, everyone was shocked. The moment they saw the gun, everyone also realized the problem. Guns, axes, stones... Someone intentionally sunk these items in the water to avoid discovery. Yet unexpectedly, someone managed to fish them out while fishing. Clearly, there is definitely an issue here. After a brief shock, everyone suddenly became excited. Having found a gun, what did that mean? It definitely involved a major case. Huaxia has very strict gun prohibition, finding a gun here, you say if it''s serious? This issue is quite serious. Definitely, it is a major case. This is also why the group of viewers were so thrilled; they loved watching exciting situations. This incident would definitely not be a small deal. "The streamer really made a bang only when it mattered!" "Apparently, the motorcycle earlier was just an appetizer; now comes the feast!" sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This is really a big deal." "The streamer is really awesome, managing to fish up something like this." "I knew it, the noise made by the streamer''s fishing wouldn''t be small." Everyone was truly impressed. "But is this a real gun? Could it be a toy gun?" Some viewers were worried it might be a fake toy gun. Sun Zhaopeng, staying in the live stream room, was on the verge of cheering when he saw the gun! He didn''t miss this moment. He really witnessed the entire process of fishing up this gun live and saw it firsthand. Seeing the gun, it goes without saying, this was definitely big news. He was right to stay here. Indeed, he managed to catch big news. The time spent was worth it! The moment he saw the gun, he immediately realized he had to go to the scene at once. He must set off immediately. Not a moment to delay. He immediately rushed to drive to Dragon Lake. "This looks like a Type 64 pistol." Someone in the live stream room recognized the model of the pistol. "Brother upstairs is awesome, recognizing it." "I used to be a soldier; of course, I remember." "This is a real piece." After Fang Hao fished the pistol, the popularity in his live stream room exploded instantly. It attracted a lot of people. The popularity in his live stream room finally broke through five million. With such a big fuss, it definitely would draw many spectators. [Ding, congratulations to the host for breaking through five million viewers in the live room, reaching a new stage, rewarded with a Diamond Treasure Chest.] This time the popularity broke through five million, even the reward changed from a Platinum Treasure Chest to a Diamond Treasure Chest. But at this moment, Fang Hao''s thoughts were not on the rewards. His attention was all on this gun. This was his first time fishing up such a special item. "What''s going on with you?" Milky Pink Powder, who just came back from the bathroom, seeing so many people gathered. was a bit puzzled. He just went to the restroom; why so many people? Could it be that he missed something during the time he went to the restroom? "Could it be that a fish was caught?" Milky Pink Powder immediately thought of this; only catching something would gather such a crowd. He immediately became excited, wanting to see what kind of fish was caught. However, when he squeezed through the crowd and saw the gun in Fang Hao''s hand, he was instantly scared. "Oh my!" "Streamer, is this..." Then he saw a black backpack, an axe, and other items placed nearby. He was instantly baffled. What''s going on? Just in the time he went to the bathroom, he felt like he missed a lot. He didn''t know anything right now. He was not clear about the situation. He could only nudge Xiao Pang Chen Sheng, who was beside him. Xiao Pang Chen Sheng also had a dazed expression and shook his head, not yet recovered. This made him even more baffled. Who could explain to him, what exactly was going on? It took a long time before Fang Hao finally recovered his composure. He then remembered to call the police. Once again dialed Lin Wendong. When Lin Wendong saw it was Fang Hao''s call, he was also a bit puzzled. He thought it was about the motorcycle situation. Perhaps something else was discovered on the bike. He picked up the call, without thinking much of it. "Hello, Brother Fang, what''s the call for this time? Did you find something wrong with the bike again?" Lin Wendong''s tone was very relaxed. "It''s not about the bike, Officer Lin." "I just fished up a gun." Chapter 99 - 94: Accidentally Got Involved in Another Major Case! (Seeking First Subscription)_3 He subsequently put on gloves and inspected the gun''s condition. It was a replica Type 64 pistol; the condition of the firearm was quite average, showing severe rifling wear and a risk of exploding upon firing. The gun bore traces of use, and there were still three bullets inside. Fortunately, he had cautioned them before coming over, lest there be an accidental discharge or other risks. If someone were to be mistakenly injured, that would be even worse. He packed everything up and removed the bullets. Then, he called to arrange for other personnel to come over. They would undoubtedly have to search this area of the lake afterwards. And this gun would need to be dealt with by the forensic department later on. It was going to get busy again. "You and your fishing, how come it feels like you always fish up the strangest things?" Lin Wendong said. He was really curious about Fang Hao, how he always managed to fish up different things each time. Of course, this time it wasn''t suspicion. He knew what kind of person Fang Hao was. The two had interacted before and knew each other clearly. Moreover, Fang Hao was live streaming the whole fishing episode and had no motive to plant any items beforehand. Besides, even if there was a chance Fang Hao had placed something in advance, he could have found traces at the scene. In this world, there''s no such thing as a perfect crime. As long as a crime is committed, traces are left behind. "This... is completely accidental; I also didn''t know I would fish up these things." Fang Hao was also quite frustrated. He wanted to catch fish, but who knew he would always end up fishing up strange items instead of fish. He had thought that this time luck was on his side and he would catch fish, but in the end, he fished up a gun and caused such a big commotion. He felt helpless. A nice fishing gathering had to end prematurely because of this incident. Inside Fang Hao''s live stream room, there was an uproar. There were many comments teasing him about not catching fish. "I see you''ve caused quite a stir recently, first with the discovery of a thousand-year-old shipwreck, then an ancient tomb." "Do you have some sort of weird physique that makes you specifically fish up these strange things?" Lin Wendong wasn''t teasing; he was genuinely curious. Who could have imagined a fisherman who, aside from not catching fish, could fish up anything else. Whenever Fang Hao was asked about these things, he felt somewhat socially dead. "Stop asking, or I''ll resort to suicide." Fang Hao said with a dark face and speechless. Lin Wendong laughed, knowing Fang Hao didn''t want to talk about these things, and he didn''t continue on this topic either. Another half an hour or so passed. The following diving team arrived. They prepared to dive and search to see if there were any other items below. However, after an extensive search, nothing else was found, and no bodies were discovered. They even expanded the search area to no avail. Since nothing else was found, Lin Wendong and his team also prepared to finish up and, besides taking the gun, they also had to transport the scrapped motorcycle. This scrapped motorcycle now seemed to potentially be connected to the firearm case. Likewise, Fang Hao had to go back with them to make a statement. He didn''t need to be told; Fang Hao had already prepared early on. He knew that since he had fished the items up, he had to follow them to make a statement. He packed up his belongings first. The other anglers were also packing up their fishing equipment. The fishing gathering ended the activity prematurely due to the discovery of the firearm, and they no longer had the leisure to continue fishing. Some even planned to accompany Fang Hao to make a statement. But Fang Hao politely refused them, telling them to head back early and to get together another time. At the same time, Fang Hao prepared to end the broadcast. It wasn''t until after he turned off the live stream that the viewers in the room reacted. "Did we forget something?" "The host didn''t catch any fish, did he?" "Damn, I took it lightly; the host ended the stream too quickly and didn''t have to drink lake water." "Oh, what a pity, we didn''t get a screenshot of the host drinking lake water." "This can''t be forgotten; next time the host starts the live stream, we must make him make up for it!!!" With this realization, the viewers were adamant about making Fang Hao drink lake water next time. It was such a pity. At that time, because everyone''s attention was on the gun, they temporarily forgot about the flag that if no fish were caught, the host must drink lake water. However, those comments were not visible to Fang Hao at the moment. After ending the broadcast, he put his stuff into the car and prepared to follow Lin Wendong back to make a statement. ... Reporter Sun Zhaopeng also arrived early at the scene, recording everything. He also took the opportunity to briefly interview Fang Hao while he was free. He obtained first-hand news material. His heart was filled with excitement. ... After Lin Wendong handed the gun over to his colleagues in the testing department, he also checked some gun-related cases. To see if any could be linked together. After some searching, Lin Wendong finally found a case of armed robbery with shooting involved. The description of this case seemed to indicate that the perpetrator used a replica Type 64 pistol. The victim was shot twice on the body, and a third shot missed the mark and hit elsewhere. Combining the case with the condition of the gun it seemed they were connected. They had searched for a long time back then but never found either the suspect or the gun; it seemed as if they had vanished. This case remained unsolved, with no leads, and was shelved until now. This gun was very likely the weapon used in the robbery case! Everything depended on the report from the testing department''s colleagues. Lin Wendong lit a cigarette, inhaled deeply several times, and decided to revisit the case to see if he could solve this long-standing unsolved armed robbery. ... While Fang Hao was making his statement, several trending topics appeared on the microblogging platform. [Fisherman fishes up a firearm!] [Fisherman catches a motorcycle while fishing!] [...] And all these topics were related to Fang Hao. When the netizens saw these trends, they were baffled. What''s going on today, just logged into the microblog, and so many fishing stories are trending. Not just one. What''s up with the fisherman? Is he on a mission to destroy the Earth or something? Who could have guessed that a fisherman could dominate so many trending topics in one day. This was hotter than the biggest celebrities. Celebrities didn''t even get this much attention. But Fang Hao did, and he even surpassed them! Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They all thought they were not on a microblogging platform but a fishing site. Chapter 100 - 95 System Reward, Clue to Solving the Case! (Requesting First Subscription) "Why is it this fisherman again!" "Did he subscribe for a monthly appearance or what? How else does he keep popping up on the trending searches? This time, he even made it to three or four hot searches." "Damn, it really is spooky, the same fisherman!" "Why is it always him?" "Could there be a team behind this, deliberately hyping it up?" Some netizens suspected that there might be a team intentionally creating hype, just to make him famous. Otherwise, how could he be on the trending searches every day? He was just on the trending searches recently, and now again? He''s on the trending searches too often, even more frequently than many celebrities. Even many top celebrities don''t get this kind of treatment. As a result, many people suspected that it might be a publicity stunt. "I think this fisherman has some mysterious power; he seems to be everywhere." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Could it actually be a code name for some covert organization?" As discussions ensued, some netizens started doubting whether the fisherman was part of some mysterious organization. It totally looks like a code name. Otherwise, why would it always be him? Suddenly appearing in so many trending searches, it''s impossible not to doubt and pay attention. As more people followed the story, the buzz quickly escalated. While discussing, people also focused on the incident itself. But when they found out what it was all about, they were all stunned. "I just want to know how he managed to fish up a motorcycle. Can the fishing line really handle that weight?" "This is just too magical!" "And he even managed to fish up a handgun..." "I suggest the police should look into him as well! He definitely can''t escape suspicion." "This is definitely a major case!" Some netizens believed that since Fang Hao had fished up a handgun, he was somewhat suspect. One or two coincidences, everyone can understand. But with so many coincidences coming together, it doesn''t look like mere coincidence anymore. Naturally, some netizens suspected that Fang Hao might have known in advance about the items underwater. "Yes, I have that suspicion too." "This kind of thing is just too easy to stage, all he has to do is set it up beforehand before fishing here. He''s not streaming 24/7, there must be times when he''s not live." Of course, this suspicion was in the minority. More people were amazed by his fishing exploits. "How does this fisherman always manage to fish up weird and bizarre items?" "Before it was a corpse, then a radio, Martial Arts Secret Manual, then ancient coins..." Every time he fished something out, it sparked quite the sensation. It''s genuinely surprising. "Is there really someone in this world who can fish up anything but fish?" Meanwhile, Fang Hao''s fans and followers in his live streaming channel, as well as some fans, defended him and clapped back at the trolls on Weibo. "Don''t say there is a team behind everything, our streamer doesn''t have a team behind him, he''s streaming on his own." "Our streamer already has 5 million fans on Hu Ya, does he still need to generate buzz?" "Don''t worry, our Hao brother isn''t a bad guy. The police will find out the truth. They won''t let a guilty man free, nor will they wrongly accuse an innocent one." "..." With these fans joining in, the internet buzz intensified further. But the only clear thing was that Fang Hao''s popularity had soared! Many people, knowing that he was streaming on Hu Ya, also flooded into Hu Ya to follow him. As soon as Fang Hao started his next stream, they would be the first to get the notification. ... While the online discussions were heated, there was new progress on Lin Wendong''s side. "Captain Lin." "Here is the examination report for that gun." The forensic department had finished the examination report for the gun and handed it over to Lin Wendong. "The gun was well preserved and hadn''t been soaked in water. We managed to extract quite a bit of information from it." "This gun uses 7.62 mm bullets, a replica of the Type 64 pistol, a model also commonly smuggled." "There are still traces of gunpowder residue on the gun, indicating it was used before." "We also extracted a fingerprint from the gun." "..." After hearing the report, Lin Wendong''s eyes gleamed with a hint of brightness. The amount of information extracted from this handgun was substantial. This was also thanks to the pistol being tightly wrapped in a plastic bag, providing a waterproof function that prevented direct contact with water, allowing them to retrieve a lot of information from it. In comparison, the axe that had been soaked in water didn''t provide much useful information. Any traces had been washed away by the water. After being submerged for so long, the axe was already rusting. Thus, the axe as a murder weapon could currently be disregarded. Lin Wendong carefully reviewed the forensic department''s report, then compared it with the evidence from the April 22 shooting and robbery case. First, regarding the bullets left at the scene of the crime, they were the same as those in this gun, all 7.62 mm bullets, and from a replica Type 64. The bullets were the same. This pistol still had three bullets. This was the point Lin Wendong needed to consider. The gun had fired three shots at the scene, two had hit the target, and one had missed. If the magazine had been full, there should have been four bullets left in it. So why were there only three? The Type 64 handgun has a capacity of seven bullets. After firing three shots, there should have been four left. Where was the other bullet? Or could it be that the gun originally had only six bullets in it? But no matter what... Chapter 101 - 95 System Reward, Clue to Solve the Case! (Request for First Subscription)_2 Lin Wendong was now one hundred percent sure that the firearm found was the same weapon used in the previous April 22nd shooting and robbery case. Additionally, a very important piece of information was left on this gun. Fingerprints! Fortunately, there were fingerprints left on the gun. This might be the key to solving the case. It''s just that no matching fingerprints were found in the police''s fingerprint database, which indicated that the suspect had no prior criminal record. The April 22nd shooting and robbery case, the handgun, the stolen motorcycle... Lin Wendong connected these three incidents and items in his thoughts. With his years of professional experience, he had a feeling that these three were actually related. And he knew he needed to find that key connection. The handgun and the motorcycle were found in the same place, around Dragon Lake. That was quite suspicious. It was very possible that the criminal suspect had ridden the stolen motorcycle to Dragon Lake and, in the end... to destroy the evidence, had thrown the stolen motorcycle and the weapons into the lake. That way, no one would know. This deduction made sense. If so, the motorcycle theft case could be consolidated. However, compared to the other crimes, the motorcycle theft was relatively minor. But on Lin Wendong''s side, he still arranged for his subordinates to meet again with the owner to understand the situation when the motorcycle was stolen. To see if anything had been overlooked. After all, quite some time had passed, over half a year, and some evidence was now hard to find. Lin Wendong also based on the initial crime scene of the 422 case, the motorcycle theft location, and Dragon Lake to come up with his thoughts. Moreover, After the handgun and motorcycle were fished out, the criminal suspect might have heard some rumors and become more cautious. This might be Lin Wendong''s chance to catch him. The impact of the April 22nd shooting and robbery case was too significant at the time; it was of a very vile nature. But the bandit was very cunning and had barely left any traces; it was as if he had disappeared, and the case had remained unsolved. "Another tough problem." Although the handgun had been fished out, there were still many issues to face. How to resolve these issues. How to break the case. That''s what Lin Wendong was now dealing with, and it was not simple at all. "It looks like I still need to focus on this gun." sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After Fang Hao had completed his statement, he stayed at the police station to eat. He had been here before, and he was nearly familiar with many people in the station. Then after completing his statement, he just happened to stay for a meal. When Lin Wendong returned to the office with the forensic report, he saw Fang Hao eating. "" How could this guy be enjoying his meal so much? Does he think this place is a cafeteria? Or his own home? Lin Wendong couldn''t help but smile wryly. Fang Hao was probably the most unique young man he had ever met. Every time he came to the police station, he managed to get a meal, quite a mindset, feeling that after a few more visits, he might really start treating this place as a cafeteria. But he couldn''t help but thank Fang Hao; if it weren''t for what he had fished out, how could he have new leads? Perhaps the April 22nd shooting and robbery case would have remained forever unsolved. But now it was different. Finding the gun was like finding a clue; there was hope of cracking the case. "Officer Lin, have you eaten?" Fang Hao was indeed a bit hungry. While he was fishing earlier, he had hardly eaten anything; it was the other anglers who had eaten. He had spent most of his time fishing. "You go ahead." "I''ll eat later." Lin Wendong had no time to eat now. He still had many things to handle. He could only wait and grab some food later when there was time. That was the normal routine. He was still busy and thus didn''t pay much attention to Fang Hao anymore. After Fang Hao finished his meal, he smiled at Chen Lin, who was sitting nearby. "Officer Chen, thank you for the meal." "Do you need me for anything else? If not, then I''ll head back now." "There should be nothing else for you," Chen Lin shook her head. The statement was done. Indeed, there was nothing left for Fang Hao to do. As for solving the case and capturing the suspect, that had nothing to do with him and he couldn''t help much. He was not a case-cracking expert; even if he wanted to help, it was a matter of spirit without strength. Fang Hao knew Chen Lin and the others were busy, so he decided not to disturb them further and it would be better to go home and rest. After saying goodbye to everyone, he then drove home to rest. Returning home, Fang Hao took the fishing equipment from the car and placed it back in the house. He also stopped by the bathroom to wash up and changed into clean loungewear. Oh, right, the fish. Fang Hao remembered the flag he had set earlier; he hadn''t caught any fish yet. But he couldn''t be blamed for that. So much had happened later on, everyone''s focus had shifted away, and they all forgot about the fish. Besides, he couldn''t continue fishing afterward. Not catching fish wasn''t entirely his fault. Given the time, he believed he could catch some. He could only wait until the next livestream to explain to his viewers. It wasn''t that he intentionally broke his promise. He decided not to ponder on that anymore. Fang Hao lay on the living room sofa and then remembered another thing, the system''s reward. This time, his livestream''s popularity reached five million, and the system rewarded him with a Diamond Treasure Chest. It was the highest level chest he had received so far. Based on past experience, the contents of this chest would only be better than those of the Platinum Treasure Chest. His interest was piqued. He also wanted to know if there would be anything good in this Diamond Treasure Chest reward. [Would you like to open the Treasure Chest?] The system sent an inquiry. "Yes." Without any hesitation, at that moment Fang Hao opened the chest. [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a 1.8m nano boron fiber fishing rod (sea fishing).] [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining short-term fishing boat usage rights (one month).] [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Grapple technique manual.] [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Ten-Flavor Heavenly Yellow Pill (restores essence and blood).] [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a clue to solve a robbery and shooting case.] As Fang Hao opened the Treasure Chest, a flood of item information streamed in. Rewards were granted one after another. The first reward was still a fishing rod, only this rod was different in length from previous ones; this time it was a 1.8M sea fishing rod. Shorter than the previous rods. Different rods are used in different scenarios for different purposes, so, this reward wouldn''t be repetitive. But it wasn''t much of a surprise. His collection of fishing rods had grown; getting another one seemed to be just a difference in quantity. Then came the second reward, a fishing boat. But it was only a short-term right to use, for one month. Once the month passed, the boat would automatically disappear. Getting this reward was quite telling. Sooner or later, Fang Hao would have to go sea fishing. All was ready except for the opportunity. Then, the next reward was a Grapple technique manual, which he could overlook for now. Fang Hao had only recently started practicing his Innate Skill, where would he find the time to practice Grapple? For now, it would remain in the System Space. The next reward was another for bodily health. He still had several of these health supplements. His health was so good that he didn''t need to use them yet, so into the System Space they went as well. With all these rewards reviewed, there was just one last reward left. This reward made Fang Hao pause for a moment. A clue to solve a case? This reward was a clue for solving a case. This piqued Fang Hao''s interest. This was the only different reward from the Diamond Treasure Chest. He was curious to see what the provided clue was. "Do you want to view the clue?" the system asked. "Yes!" "Underground black market trading location (map)." The clue came up, showing an underground black market trading location, complete with a map and additional details. Underground black market trading? What was this? Fang Hao slightly furrowed his brows, pondering the connection between this trading location and the case. Wait a minute. Could this trading location be related to that gun? Fang Hao suddenly thought of this. After all, getting hold of a gun wasn''t easy, especially in Huaxia, where it was even more difficult. It must involve some special channels. And now, the clue given by the system might just be related to that handgun. Chapter 102 - 96: An Unexpected Involvement with a Criminal Gang! (Request for First Subscription) "Master, we''ve already inquired about the owner and found no new information." The subordinate came back and reported the situation to Lin Wendong. No new information had been discovered. The responses were similar to those from the previous investigation. Basically, it was about when they noticed the motorcycle was missing, where it was parked, and when they came back, they found the motorcycle gone and the lock tampered with, and no thieves were seen. As for the traces left at the scene, they were also minimal. "However..." A turning point emerged, causing Lin Wendong to immediately turn his head and stare intently at him. The junior policeman, feeling sweaty in his palms, got flustered and hurriedly reported the situation. "However, after inquiring around the area again, we learned that about eight months ago, there indeed was a strange man wearing black clothes and carrying a black backpack who appeared nearby." "Is that what you call no new information?" Lin Wendong chastised loudly. This information was too important. It seemed like a casual remark, but it confirmed Lin Wendong''s previous guess. This motorcycle theft case could now be linked with the April 22nd shooting and robbery case. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was the same suspect. "Next time, get to the point." "Yes, Master." The junior policeman sweated a bit and shrunk his neck. That was close, he almost angered the Master. They also felt fortunate that they had inquired further around the area and asked some questions, lucky to have come across this detail. Although they didn''t know how useful this information was, seeing Lin Wendong''s reaction, it seemed very important. But seemingly, this information wasn''t very useful. All they knew was that a stranger clad in black clothes and carrying a black backpack had appeared nearby, nothing more. He thought for a while but couldn''t come up with any leads, so he just shook his head and decided not to think about it for now. Better to wait for the Master''s explanation. Lin Wendong could now boldly link these incidents together. The key linking them was the man in black with the black backpack; he was the connection. Because near the ditched motorcycle, a black backpack was also found. The black backpack was a distinguishing feature. Then, the contents of the black backpack were linked to the robbery and shooting case. Everything started to make sense logically. Lin Wendong returned to the location where the motorcycle was stored. The motorcycle was now scrapped, unusable, but there might still be some residual traces on it. Lin Wendong also wanted to check for any traces left by the other party. But the bike had been submerged in water for half a year; if there were any traces, they would have dissolved long ago. After a thorough inspection, no new findings were made. Similarly, the colleagues from the Trace Evidence Section didn''t find any more useful information. Therefore, Lin Wendong''s focus remained on the handgun and the robbery and shooting case. The clues to solve the case were still mostly related to this gun. "It would be great if we could find the origin of this gun," Lin Wendong murmured. But he knew it was difficult to trace the origin of the gun, with no clues or leads. It was like searching for a needle in a haystack. But no matter how difficult, they had to proceed. "Li." Lin Wendong called out. "Master." "Go and find some informants to inquire about the gun, see if there are any news or clues." He decided to survey the situation first and sent out his men. He felt that with both the handgun and the motorcycle now discovered, if the perpetrator was monitoring online news, he might be aware by now. Once he noticed these news, he might make some moves, which would expose him. That was Lin Wendong''s thinking. "Understood." Lin Wendong then continued to retrieve the files for the April 22nd case, planning to review the situation again. Handguns weren''t available everywhere. They had to go through special and secret channels. Fang Hao deduced that the underground black market location was related to that gun. Otherwise, why would the system provide such a clue? However, having obtained this clue, Fang Hao wasn''t overly excited. Instead, he became even more composed. This time, he had fished out a gun, in addition to the usual items like axes and motorcycles. The latter two items were common and available almost anywhere. But the handgun... That he could fish out a gun was indeed a surprise to Fang Hao. He couldn''t have even imagined being able to fish out a gun before this. Next time, would he fish out a cannon? That''s unrealistic. Such magic doesn''t exist. But he had fished it out. He felt that the items he fished for were getting more and more ridiculous, fishing up all sorts of things. Yet, it seemed reasonable. The items he fished for were common, found in reality, not something non-existent. Who would''ve guessed that when people throw things into the water, thinking no one would find them, someone like Fang Hao would come along and fish them out while fishing. Now that he had this clue, Fang Hao needed to think about how to inform Lin Wendong. Chapter 103 - 96: An Unexpected Involvement with a Criminal Gang! (Request for First Subscription)_2 "If you just tell him directly that you know the place, what would the other party think?" "Such underground black market locations, even the police might not be aware of." "How would you explain when the other party asks how you know about it?" "It''s not easy to rationalize if you divulge the location to the other party directly." "If you alarm the target and spook them, then it''s even worse." Fang Hao wasn''t reckless to that extent. He would certainly need to use an indirect approach, and subtly hint it to the other party. Fang Hao immediately checked the hint behind this clue. This time, the clue provided by the system wasn''t just a location, there were additional hints afterward. It was only now that he had time to check these hints. When he opened the hint behind the clue, he saw contact information and the corresponding code words. It goes without saying. This contact method was for the underground black market dealers, and the code words that followed were for making contact with them. The system was still considerate, eh? The clue was crafted perfectly, not just a tiny bit, but a complete clue. Otherwise, without this code, they simply wouldn''t bother with you. It seemed the task had become a bit simpler. With such clues, wouldn''t the case be easier to crack? It was an unexpected boon. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao decided to add the person for a chat to test the waters. Then in the friend request remarks, he wrote "Introduced by Qiangzi." It wasn''t long before the friend verification went through. "?" The other party sent over a question mark. "Buying a dog." "Buying a dog" was their code words, meaning buying guns, to steer clear of attention. This way, others wouldn''t understand the meaning. Only those who knew the code would understand. Similarly, this could also keep them safer and less likely to be caught. After all, Huaxia was a country where guns were banned; their arms dealing was a serious crime. Seeing the message sent by Fang Hao, the other party also relaxed their vigilance a bit. "How many?" "One." Fang Hao typed back. "Do you want a big dog or a small dog?" "Small dog." "Ten thousand." "Come here to pick it up at six o''clock tomorrow evening." The other party sent a location to Fang Hao. However, the location of this position was not the one given by the system. Clearly, this location was either deliberately avoided by the other party or an address made up for safety. Fang Hao remained calm; he was just probing, he wasn''t actually looking to buy, just testing the other party. After understanding the situation. He would find a reason later to inform Lin Wendong. Fang Hao already had a reason in mind. Just say that he stumbled upon the black market trading contact information online and then added the other party. There was too much of this sort of thing online. Then, following the online tutorials, he probed for information. As to its authenticity. Given Lin Wendong''s personality, he would surely have some doubt. But no matter. They had no direct evidence linking to Fang Hao after all. Besides, Fang Hao''s excuse was that he saw it online by chance; he could later say he forgot where he saw it, just added out of curiosity, and didn''t expect to make a connection. The explanation, on the surface, seemed viable. Fang Hao wasn''t in a hurry. He planned to organize his thoughts a bit more before speaking with Lin Wendong. This was a headache. But what choice did he have, given the situation? He couldn''t just ignore it; the clue was on him, and not speaking out could let the criminals get away with it forever, something his conscience couldn''t bear. ... Fang Hao didn''t dwell any longer and turned his attention back to the other rewards. The rewards from this Diamond Treasure Chest were decent overall. Not bad at all. Fang Hao was quite satisfied. He got a new sea fishing rod and a short-term right to use a boat, so he wouldn''t have to rent one next time he goes sea fishing, he could just sail out himself. The fishing boat wasn''t too big. Only... he didn''t know how to sail. Driving a car and sailing a boat were two different things. It seemed if he wanted to go sea fishing later, he had to find a captain. The boat was only his for one month, so Fang Hao would definitely need to make good use of it. While he hadn''t started using the boat, the permission wasn''t activated, and the countdown hadn''t begun. After reviewing the rewards, the other rewards he couldn''t use at the moment were stored in System Space. Fang Hao was ready to rest for a bit; the other matters could wait until after he was rested. He closed his eyes for a bit. When he woke up, it was already evening. He had spent the entire day outside. When he checked his phone, he found many messages from his fishing buddies and others he had good relations with. They were asking how he was doing. Fang Hao responded to each of them, saying there was nothing wrong, and he had just been resting at home. Catching a handgun this time had once again reshaped Fang Hao''s image in their minds. The streamer was genuinely awesome. He really could catch anything. Who knows what he''d catch next. There might even be more sensational things than this in the future. Thinking about it, the things he had caught these last few times were quite sensational. The millennium-old shipwreck, Marquis Wu Ying''s ancient tomb; the value of these two needn''t be mentioned. And now this handgun... this was linked to a major case. How could people not be amazed? After he finished replying to everyone, Fang Hao finally contacted Lin Wendong. Chapter 104 - 96: An Unexpected Involvement with a Criminal Gang! (Request for First Subscription)_3 He informed the other party of the "clue" he knew. When Lin Wendong learned of the clue Fang Hao shared, he was somewhat surprised, "Are you sure?" "I don''t know, I just happened upon it while browsing the web, and driven by curiosity, I added the other person as a friend and had a chat." "I didn''t expect it to actually be possible." "You know, I just fished a handgun out of the lake, so I was quite curious about this." "But I also don''t know whether the gun I purchased is real or fake, so I came to find you, Officer Lin." Fang Hao shared a "reason" he had concocted with Lin Wendong. Whether the other party believed it or not, at least Fang Hao''s reason seemed quite sufficient. Lin Wendong on his side didn''t quibble over this. Indeed, he also harbored doubts about what Fang Hao had said. But whether it was true or not. Regardless of how Fang Hao got in touch, this clue was very important! It was also the clue that Lin Wendong had been eagerly wanting to know. He always wanted to know where the gun originated, from where it was purchased. Perhaps, this was a breakthrough. This clue had come just in time. This kid was his lucky star. Every time he would bring a surprise. Every time, when he encountered a problem, he would find an important clue. Now he had to go confirm whether this clue was real. "I''m coming over to find you now." "Wait and tell me the details later." Lin Wendong intended to meet Fang Hao directly, which would make the discussion clearer. Talking over the phone might miss some issues. Lin Wendong hurried out the door, arousing the curiosity of the other officers, what had happened that Commander Lin was in such a rush? The policeman who had just returned from seeking information from informants hadn''t reported back to him when they saw Lin Wendong drive away. "This... Where is my master going?" They could only ask others. But the responses they received were head shakes; no one else knew. After all, Fang Hao and Lin Wendong were in a secret, single-line communication, and nobody was aware of this situation. There was nothing they could do. They could only wait for Lin Wendong to return. ... Driving his car, Lin Wendong quickly arrived at Fang Hao''s home. "Officer Lin." "Fang Hao, let''s skip the small talk, and you give me a detailed description of the matter," said Lin Wendong. Fang Hao nodded, then relayed the fabricated reason he had told earlier and laid out the chat logs with the other person in front of Lin Wendong. As soon as he saw the secret code, Lin Wendong immediately realized that the person on the other end might be genuine. Having dealt with criminals for so long, he was very familiar with these codes. He looked at Fang Hao''s chat logs with the other person, a hint of uncontainable excitement in the depths of his eyes. This clue had come at the perfect time. It very likely related to that case. If the suspect in the 4.22 case really purchased the handgun from here, the chances of solving the case were much higher. "Fang Hao, I really can''t thank you enough." "You''ve done us a big favor this time!" Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Well... no need for thanks, it''s what I should do," Fang Hao replied with an awkward smile. "Can you temporarily hand this method of contact over to the police? Once we catch the other party, we will return it to you." That was without doubt. Since Fang Hao had informed the other party, he certainly was prepared for this. Even if he disagreed, the other party could request his cooperation. He immediately gave Lin Wendong his account details, and the rest was up to them to handle. Fang Hao''s part in this was done. He had informed Lin Wendong of the clue, and what came next was for them to solve the case. "Thank you, I''m really grateful." "After this busy period, I''ll come to thank you properly." "No need to be polite, Officer Lin, it''s what we should do," Fang Hao said with a smile. Having obtained the account and the clue, Lin Wendong was ready to leave, but before doing so, he gave Fang Hao a meaningful look. He did not spell it out. It was a unique tacit understanding between the two. Fang Hao clearly understood this as well. And so. He had arrived swiftly and left just as swiftly. Not wasting a moment. He hurriedly rushed back to the police station. ... Chapter 105 - 97: Caught in the Net! (Please Subscribe) There was nothing more for Fang Hao to do. He had done everything that needed to be done, everything he could do. After handing over the clues to the other party, it was just a matter of waiting for the police to catch the person. Lin Wendong did not point out the discrepancies in Fang Hao''s statements; he knew there were fabricated parts in them. Those reasons had many loopholes and weren''t worth scrutinizing. But he didn''t point them out. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because none of that was important, there was no need to. The other party surely understood as well. This was a tacit understanding between the two of them. Neither mentioned it. The clues following that reason were what they really cared about. On the contrary, he even had to thank Fang Hao. Lin Wendong desperately needed that clue. It was too important for him. It was key to solving the case. What he cared more about now was how to solve the case. With this clue, he felt more confident about breaking the case. Without staying long at Fang Hao''s place, he rushed back to the police station right after getting the clue. "Captain Lin." "Master." Just as he reached the police station, he saw his disciples already waiting inside for him. He casually asked, "How is your investigation going?" "Master, we haven''t found any clues yet," they replied. The disciples immediately stood up and reported the situation. "But we have already arranged for an informant to go" Hearing this, Lin Wendong roughly knew the situation. Surely there was no progress. This was also expected; after all, so much time had passed, and finding clues at the last minute wasn''t easy. Luckily, he had already obtained the clue from Fang Hao, so he wasn''t as anxious anymore. "No need for that, I already have a clue." "Get your team over here." Lin Wendong''s words surprised everyone. In just that short time, Captain Lin already had a clue? That was incredibly fast. What exactly was going on? Where had Captain Lin found the clue? They couldn''t ponder further at that moment; they immediately went to call their team members. Once everyone had gathered, Lin Wendong started speaking. "From now on, a task force is established, and all of you present are its members." "Alright, let''s get to the main point." "I found a clue from a helpful citizen, concerning a crime organization involved in the black market trade." "Our mission is to apprehend them." He naturally referred to Fang Hao when he mentioned the helpful citizen. Everyone listened intently as Lin Wendong explained the situation. "I have contact information for the other party; I''ve already agreed on a time and place for the transaction." He logged into Fang Hao''s account and showed everyone the chat records. Including the meeting place. "At that time, I''ll have someone go to deal with the transaction. Xiao Li, this task is yours." Lin Wendong planned to have his disciple Xiao Li act as the trader. He did not involve Fang Hao. Fang Hao was just an ordinary person, and it would be too dangerous for him to get involved. For his safety, he had decided to let one of his own people play the role. "Yes, Master," Xiao Li didn''t say anything further. "When the time comes, be careful not to be exposed. If there are any emergencies, send a message immediately." The traders of this underground black market were certainly ruthless and not easy to handle. Since they dared to trade firearms, they were definitely not trifling. "Understood, Master," Xiao Li nodded, aware of the dangers of the operation. "However, this trading location might be a decoy." Lin Wendong also remembered Fang Hao''s reminder and cautioned. Although Fang Hao knew the real location, he couldn''t tell Lin Wendong directly; he could only hint at it. It was up to the other party to understand. Luckily, Lin Wendong was also vigilant and on guard. "It may be the other party''s test, so adapt as necessary." "As soon as the goods are obtained, the teams lying in wait will move in to arrest." Lin Wendong continued explaining the situation as he assigned tasks. "Our current mission is to dismantle this crime organization first, find the person buying the firearms, and then find more clues about the April 22 case." "Xiao Chen, go and contact the SWAT team; we need their cooperation for this operation." "Yes, Captain Chen." After Lin Wendong arranged everything, everyone immediately began to act. They needed to scout the area in advance. It was not possible to scout on the day of the transaction. The nearby locations needed to be secured. After the arrangements, everyone swiftly sprang into action. Everyone had their tasks and started to get busy. Their current target was to take down the underground black market trading crime organization. As they moved into action and set up controls in advance, this would prevent alerting the suspects. While the police were busy, Fang Hao was very relaxed. Alone at home with nothing else to do, he decided to practice the "Innate Skill." Each session made him feel his physical fitness was better than before, and his mental state was different. The skill was truly effective. Definitely a good way to exercise the body. He had been practicing for a while and could clearly feel the changes in his body. This was why Fang Hao had persisted in practicing. Chapter 106 - 97: Caught in the Net! (Please Subscribe)_2 For no particular reason, just for a healthy body. So he wouldn''t collapse from night fishing. He practiced slowly. For the first time, a faint mist appeared above his head. Not long after the mist appeared, Fang Hao suddenly felt an intense hunger. An unprecedented hunger. He also felt completely drained of energy, as if even moving a finger was difficult. It was as if his body had been hollowed out. It felt as though he had been completely drained after several consecutive nights. "What''s going on?" Fang Hao found this sudden change in his body quite strange. He felt utterly weak, exhausted, and an intense hunger accompanied it. Could it be a mishap in practicing Innate Skill? Had he entered a demonic state? Fang Hao had no idea what was causing this. He didn''t know which aspect went wrong. He suspected that he might have mispracticed Innate Skill. After all, he was self-taught without any guidance. Right. At this point, Fang Hao also remembered the Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills and Power Pills stored in his System Space that were meant for revitalizing the body. Since his body was so depleted, he thought of giving them a try. To eat or not to eat? After a moment of hesitation, Fang Hao quickly made up his mind, gritted his teeth. Eat! Without further ado, He immediately took out the Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills and consumed them. To see if it worked. After swallowing the pills, he soon felt a warm current gently flowing from his stomach throughout his body, reaching his limbs and veins. Surprisingly, they were effective. Gradually, the hunger subsided significantly. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the same time, his strength gradually returned. The initial feeling of exhaustion and weakness was gone. Fang Hao had just been trying them out and had not expected them to be so significantly helpful at this moment. What Fang Hao didn''t realize was that his body also subtly changed at this time his physique had improved. It was as though it had been reshaped, reconstructing his form. His muscle contours also became more defined. At this moment, he didn''t look in the mirror, so he couldn''t see the changes in his body. What he could feel was the return of his strength, and an endless surge of power in his body! His body also felt much hotter. Crack. The cup in his hand was crushed unintentionally, almost effortlessly. "???" This scene left Fang Hao dumbfounded. What had happened to his body? His strength had increased dramatically. With such a change, Fang Hao didn''t continue taking the second pill. That night, he was likely to have a sleepless one. Just like that. The night quietly passed. Only Fang Hao knew about the situation he was in. However, after digesting and absorbing throughout the night, his body had completely recovered. His mental state was even better than before. Moreover, he felt an inexhaustible strength in his body. The strength in his body was also greater than before. From the items he had accidentally destroyed last night, even breaking a tabletop effortlessly, it was evident. His strength had increased significantly. If his strength was a hundred pounds before, it was now three hundred or even four or five hundred pounds. Fang Hao didn''t know whether the changes in his body were good or bad. There was no one to inform him about the situation. While he was worried about his physical condition. ... Elsewhere, Everything was going smoothly for Lin Wendong. After a night of police surveillance, they had essentially grasped the entire situation. Everything was ready, just waiting for the right moment. They waited to make contact again. They had positioned several undercover agents nearby. Some were disguised as pancake vendors, some as pedestrians, with personnel arranged in advance. Of course, they couldn''t change too noticeablyfor instance, suddenly increasing the number of nearby vendors would definitely not work. Otherwise, as soon as the suspects arrived, they would notice something was off and would flee before any deal could be made. They still didn''t know who the target was, so they definitely wouldn''t risk alerting him. First, they needed to confirm the target person, then handle the rest. The group silently observed their surroundings while waiting for the principal to appear. Xiao Li, representing Fang Hao in this transaction, had been trained by Lin Wendong before coming and had mastered the code language used during the transaction. Time was almost up. Xiao Li then took out his cell phone and contacted the other party. "I have arrived, where is your man?" "Look to your left, do you see a convenience store? Start counting at the third alley from here, and come in through here." The other party sent the message to Xiao Li. Xiao Li found the alley mentioned by the other party and walked into it. As Xiao Li moved, the others paid attention and contacted each other over the walkie-talkies. This time, besides catching the underground black market criminal gang, they also needed to ensure Xiao Li''s safety. Xiao Li walked along the alley and soon saw a man in a black jacket standing there, looking furtively around. The man grew alert upon seeing Xiao Li and looked behind him to see if anyone was following. Once sure there was no one behind Xiao Li, he asked, "Are you Haozi?" "Yes, that''s me. Qiangzi referred me," Xiao Li nodded. After confirming the person in front of him was the one for the transaction, the man told Xiao Li to follow, "Then come with me." Hmm? Not this way? So cautious? Xiao Li thought the transaction would happen now, but it turned out the man wanted to take him elsewhere. Seeing this, he didn''t rush to signal the nearby officers. But their changing locations meant last night''s arrangements were completely void. Fortunately, Lin Wendong had a backup plan, preventing any panic. "The target is changing locations." "Change the person following." Lin Wendong immediately arranged a second plan, having someone tail them. Their men closely followed Xiao Li to the new place, a warehouse, without being detected. At the destination, the man fetched a package from a dark corner and handed it to Xiao Li. Very cautious indeed. If they had struck earlier, they might not have found any evidence. Now, they could say they had caught the man red-handed, everything was here. But Xiao Li remained composed. He opened the package and found a handgun inside. As a police officer, Xiao Li immediately identified it as a real firearm. No doubt about it. The person in front of him was indeed the target, one of the members of the underground black market. It was time to wrap up. Xiao Li discreetly sent out the signal to proceed. Then, while still composed, he checked the condition of the firearm. At this moment, the man reached out a hand, obviously asking for the money. But just then, Xiao Li swiftly grabbed the handgun, loaded it, and pointed it directly at the man. "Freeze, police!" The man was baffled by the dark muzzle pointed at him but quickly realized the situation. Knowing the consequences of getting caught, he immediately grabbed a brick nearby and hurled it at Xiao Li. As Xiao Li dodged the incoming object, the man took the chance to start running. But he hadn''t gotten far before the police, who had surrounded the place, blocked his escape. Thinking of escaping? No chance! Target, captured. After capturing the man, Xiao Li breathed a sigh of relief. He had been genuinely worried that the man might pull out a gun during their confrontation. Especially when they found another gun on him, Xiao Li had broken out in a cold sweat. Lin Wendong came out then and praised him. "Good job." "It''s all thanks to the master''s teaching." They had captured one of the underground market''s members, moving them a step closer to solving the case. And Lin Wendong intended to trace back from this man to dismantle the whole criminal gang. The man surely wasn''t working alone. There had to be a gang behind him. The subsequent issues were much simpler. Having caught one person, there was no escape for the others behind him. Under police interrogation, they confessed everything quickly. Later, under police deployment, the whole underground black market criminal gang was arrested. The criminal gang was dismantled. Capturing this gang was like holding onto a clue. Now, Lin Wendong could focus all his efforts on solving the April 22 armed robbery shooting case. Chapter 111 - 100: Caught a Dark, Big Fellow, Shocking Everyone! (Please Subscribe) After using the Infinite Strength Card, Fang Hao felt an enormous and special force enveloping his body. A mighty power swept through him. With this unique strength, he felt he could manage on his own. At that moment, he felt like a superhero. This was the effect of the Infinite Strength Card; after using it, he could feel the difference within him. He believed he was again capable. No need for the help of others. Having two more people around would even impede his positioning. Everyone crowded together, no space, not good for exerting force. Only then did Fang Hao ask them to move aside, since he believed he could do it alone. His right hand gripped the fishing rod tightly, then he began to exert force slowly, the rod bending in a larger arc, yet being steadily drawn up. It moved. The fishing line rose bit by bit. What Fang Hao was unaware of, thanks to his consistent practice of Innate Skill, his physical condition was incomparably better than that of ordinary people. The enhancement of his physical condition allowed the Infinite Strength Card to be utilized to its greatest extent. ... Xiao Pang Chen Sheng and Milky Pink Powder looked at each other after hearing Fang Hao''s words, then unconsciously let go. They were somewhat puzzled and confused in their hearts. The three of them couldn''t pull it up together, now with just Fang Hao alone... could he really manage it? The thing below probably weighed over a thousand pounds, or even more! But since Fang Hao asked them to let go, he presumably had his own method. They were planning to ask. Before they could speak, They saw Fang Hao put strength into his hands. The fishing rod was lifted! It was really being pulled up! Damn. Such immense strength. Both were dumbfounded, their gazes blankly fixed on Fang Hao as he slowly lifted the object. The scene before them was truly astonishing. The object, which hadn''t budged an inch before, was now actually moving. Could it be there was some kind of technique to it? They said nothing, just quietly watched Fang Hao working the fishing rod, afraid to interfere with his performance, causing the fishing line to snap. The special fishing rod and line in Fang Hao''s hands were items rewarded by the system, unlike ordinary equipment, and demonstrated their immense durability and toughness here. With normal gear, it may have already snapped. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The audience in the live stream had their eyes glued to the screen. They were also curious about what Fang Hao would end up catching this time. They knew Fang Hao hadn''t caught a fish, for it didn''t look like one. Three people couldn''t move it; freshwater fish aren''t that large. "The host''s performance is as consistently stable as ever." "What could he have caught this time if not a fish?" "It looks very heavy; just now, three people couldn''t move it." "Could there be a car below?" Everyone grew curious. They were all eager to see what Fang Hao would fish up this time. This was one of the joys of watching Fang Hao''s fishing livestreams. Whether he caught fish or not, they didn''t care. Catching fish isn''t as interesting as this. Besides, Fang Hao would be the happy one if he caught a fish, not them. And when he didn''t catch one, they were the ones pleased, not Fang Hao. According to the law of conservation of energy. The smiles don''t disappear; they simply transfer from one party to another. Look, with these two distinct natures, everyone certainly prefers their own happiness. That''s the right way to watch Fang Hao''s livestreams. Seeing Fang Hao catch something unknown excited the audience immensely; they could tease Fang Hao while looking forward to the caught item. They had seen how difficult it had been for the few to lift it earlier. All were guessing what could possibly be at the bottom. Could it be a small car? Or some other object? It was certain; the object was very, very heavy. As the audience speculated, they saw Fang Hao, alone, move the fishing rod. This confused everyone. Was all that weight just an act earlier? Could it be the object wasn''t that heavy after all? The audience in the livestream couldn''t be on the spot; they couldn''t physically experience it, unlike Xiao Pang and Chen Sheng who could feel it more directly. They could only guess based on the performance of those on site. "Could it be that it got snagged on something else earlier, and that''s why it couldn''t be reeled in?" The audience suspected in their minds. But no matter what, now they could see Fang Hao slowly pulling the object up. Finally, there was hope to see what lay beneath. Their curiosity about the object grew stronger. ... Sun Zhaopeng was also excited to see Fang Hao catch something. He had been squatting in Fang Hao''s livestream room just waiting for news. Now seeing something caught, he instantly became nervous. Clasping his hands tightly, his palms began to sweat. He was again hopeful that the caught item would be something shocking. ... Everyone was waiting for Fang Hao to reel the object in. And Fang Hao was doing just that, slowly but surely. It wasn''t that he couldn''t pull it. After using the Infinite Strength Card, he now had Infinite Strength, like a superhero. It was not a strain at all to lift the object. The effort he appeared to exert was just a ''disguise.'' It seemed like he was going all out. However, he was only using a tiny fraction of his strength, lifting it with ease. Chapter 112 - 100 Caught a dark big guy, shocking everyone! (Ask for subscription)_2 He did not dare to exert too much force all at once, fearing that the fishing line might snap. Even the specially made fishing lines could potentially break. This was what Fang Hao was worried about. Fang Hao estimated in his mind that the weight of the thing below was probably about a thousand pounds or so. With such a heavy weight, no wonder he couldn''t pull it up before. If he hadn''t used the Infinite Strength Card, Fang Hao estimated that he could probably only pull up a weight of about four to five hundred pounds. That was after practicing Innate Skill, resulting in improved physical fitness and gradually increasing strength. The strength of an ordinary adult man is generally around one to two hundred pounds. He hoped the card wouldn''t be wasted this time. Fang Hao was also watching, curious to see what he had caught this time. Splash, splash. As the object was slowly pulled up, the movements below suddenly livened up. The surrounding fish scattered. "Holy shit, so many fish!" "How come there are so many fish, and the live streamer couldn''t catch any?" Seeing so many fish getting startled and swimming away, everyone was stunned. Everyone was curious about why there were so many fish here, yet Fang Hao didn''t catch any, instead pulling up something unknown. This luck is... indescribable. With the fishing line being pulled up bit by bit, a dark object slowly emerged on the surface of the water. Everyone was captivated. Because it hadn''t emerged fully yet, under the refraction of light on the water surface, no one could yet determine what it was. "So dark?" "What is this dark object?" It seemed slightly long, thick, and dark. When it finally emerged above the water... The live broadcast room suddenly fell silent. Everyone, including the people on the scene, was stunned and watched in disbelief. All eyes were incredulously glued to the scene. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This" After a quiet pause of more than ten seconds, the live broadcast room exploded into a heated discussion and the comments section blew up. "Holy shit!!!" "We actually caught this!" "Dude, we actually caught a cannon." "No wonder it was so hard to pull up, it turned out to be something so heavy." "What kind of cannon is this?" "This looks like the Italian Cannon from the TV dramas I''ve watched." This is why everyone was so shocked to see what they had caught. Because he caught a cannon! Last time it was a pistol, this time a cannon... This is truly absurd. Each time more unbelievable than the last. No wonder everyone was so surprised. But amidst the absurdity, people also thought it made sense. Having such an object at the bottom of the lake seemed quite normal. It turned out the fishing line had gotten wrapped around the wheels of the cannon, which is why it could be pulled up so securely. It wasn''t hooked by the fish hook. And the fish hook couldn''t handle it, it wouldn''t support such heavy weight. No one knew how the fishing line had gotten caught around the hub, tied so tightly. The harder they pulled, the more secure it became. After pulling the object out of the water, Fang Hao, with a burst of strength, successfully pulled it up. The two fishermen nearby, who were fishing in the distance, were dumbfounded. What is this situation? Are they really here to fish? How can you even catch a cannon while fishing? ... "Holy shit!" "We actually caught a cannon." Sun Zhaopeng, who was monitoring the live stream, was stunned. He himself didn''t expect the fishing expedition to cause such a stir, to the point of pulling up a cannon. It completely refreshed his understanding. This was big news. He was so excited that he momentarily forgot what he was supposed to do next. It was only after a while that he remembered he needed to go to the scene. This was first-hand news. But now there was a problem. He seemed to still be unaware of where Fang Hao and his group were. Sun Zhaopeng stood frozen as he headed out the door. Once the car started, he momentarily did not know which way to drive. ... Upon seeing a massive, dark cannon being pulled up. Everyone had already stopped worrying about the details. They didn''t even think about how Fang Hao could haul up a cannon by himself. Everyone''s attention was captured by the cannon that had just been pulled up. "It really is a cannon." "I just casually mentioned it last time, I didn''t expect it to actually come true this time." A viewer appeared dumbfounded, utterly incredulous. Last time when Fang Hao fished out a pistol, I just casually said that next time he might fish out a cannon. And look, he really did fish up a cannon this time. It completely refreshed everyone''s understanding. It''s like outrageousness opening the door to more outrageousness. The cannon he fished up wasn''t too big, not some heavy artillery, but even so, it still weighed hundreds or even a thousand pounds. It''s not something one person could fish up. After the initial shock, people started to notice this issue. "Holy... is the host that strong?" "How much strength would that take?" "Could the host possibly have Innate Divine Strength?" But Fang Hao wasn''t paying attention to the viewers in the live stream discussing him. His attention was still on the cannon he had just fished up. "Did I fish up a cannon?" He himself found it hard to believe and couldn''t snap out of it for a long time. It felt just like a dream. No, not even in his dreams would he dream of this. More often in his dreams, he dreams about fishing up fish. Fang Hao pinched his own flesh. "Ow..." A painful cry. It hurts, hurts, hurts. Xiao Pang Chen Sheng looked at Fang Hao with a grievance-filled gaze. The meaning was obvious. Host, why pinch me? "Cough cough, just checking if I''m dreaming," Fang Hao said with a cough, his face unchanged. This made the viewers watching this scene burst out laughing. "Haha, the host is hilarious." "Not pinching himself, but pinching someone else." "My abs bro seems like he''s holding a grudge." "Abs bro: Host, this makes me look so dumb." ... After pulling up the cannon, Fang Hao set down his fishing rod first. He planned to go check out this cannon. The cannon, presumably in the lake for many years, was covered in mud and rust, and some aquatic organisms had made it their home. But even having been through so many years, the cannon still impressed. The dark muzzle was imposing. Fang Hao slowly approached, with Xiao Pang Chen Sheng and Milky Pink Powder following him. He wanted to see what kind of cannon this was. The viewers in the live stream were also carefully observing through Fang Hao''s camera. "This is... an M1897 type 75MM howitzer!" Indeed, there were many talented people in the live stream. Finally, someone recognized the origins of this cannon. Actually, the cannon known as the Italian Cannon in the dramas, was not made in Italy, but by the Gauls. In 1897, the Gauls developed this cannon, with a caliber of 75MM and powerful effect, and it was also known for being the first cannon in the world with a recoil mechanism. It became a major weapon because of its excellent firing speed and massive power. As for why it''s called the Italian Cannon, that''s because during World War I, Italy had ordered a large batch of these cannons from the Gauls, and after the war, sold these decommissioned old weapons to Huaxia. Since these cannons had Italian inscriptions, many believed they were made in Italy, and hence the name Italian Cannon. A viewer educated everyone briefly in the live stream. Everyone was watching all these revelations with astonishment. Goodness. How many years old must this cannon be. Perhaps it sank to the bottom of this lake during the resistance years. "Didn''t expect the live stream to have so many big shots around." "It''s really a gathering of big shots." ... Fang Hao touched the cannon barrel, which felt cold and icy. Touching this in such weather, the feeling was quite nice. This was also his first time being so close to a real cannon. Otherwise, how would ordinary people see a cannon? Except by joining the army. Fang Hao had never been a soldier, this was his first encounter with a cannon. Even though this cannon was a relic of the past and long outdated, It still impressed the ordinary people. This was a treasure back in the day. Even now, it would be considered an antique. It''s something museums would vie for. In this regard, he wasn''t wrong, soon the local museum''s person in charge contacted Fang Hao. But before that, Fang Hao needed to report to the police. He could only handle this cannon by notifying the police. That was not something he could deal with as an ordinary person. Chapter 113 - 101: Trending on Weibo Again, The Popular Star is Furious! (Please Subscribe) "What!" "You caught a cannon?" When Lin Wendong received the call from Fang Hao, he was instantly dumbstruck. He thought he had misheard. After confirming again, he was sure he hadn''t misheard and was utterly shocked. The police familiar with Fang Hao was Lin Wendong''s team. So when reporting the incident, they were the first ones Fang Hao contacted. Lin Wendong couldn''t believe that Fang Hao had caught a cannon; he felt like he heard it wrong. Who would believe that? You fish for fish, and you catch a cannon? This was unheard of. If it were someone else, Lin Wendong might have thought it was a prank. But. The person who caught the cannon was Fang Hao. That made things different. Considering the things Fang Hao had caught while fishing before, it seemed that catching a cannon was quite reasonable; it made complete sense. Outrageous, yet reasonable. That''s Fang Hao. Now, whatever he caught, no one would find it strange. But as unsurprising as it may be, they were still shocked to learn that this time he had caught an actual cannon. Some of the policemen around Lin Wendong were also looking at him with puzzlement. They didn''t know why suddenly Lin mentioned catching a cannon and all pricked up their ears, wanting to find out what it was about. "Okay, where are you guys now?" Upon hearing Fang Hao''s location, he told Fang Hao to stay put, and he would come over immediately. "Then wait there, we will send someone right away." After the phone call ended, Xiao Li couldn''t help but ask. "Master, what was that call just now, why did I hear you mention a cannon?" "It''s Fang Hao, he went fishing and caught something again, and what he caught isn''t just something else, it''s a big cannon." As soon as he said this, not only was Xiao Li stunned, but most of the people in the office were as well. Caught a cannon? This was truly unprecedented news. No one had ever heard of catching a cannon while fishing. It shattered everyone''s perceptions. "Can''t he stay out of trouble for a while? We had just finished dealing with the case that came up from his last fishing trip," Xiao Li said with a grimace. He hadn''t been able to close his eyes properly during these busy days and had just been planning to rest for a couple of days, but now Fang Hao had caused another commotion. Catching a cannon, that was surely no small matter. Who knew how much work would follow? That was his complaint. "Holy cow, someone really did catch a cannon." "How did they fish out this cannon? Can a normal person even pull it off?" Others in the office were also very surprised at how the cannon was caught. They really couldn''t understand. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, even Lin Wendong himself was curious about how Fang Hao managed to fish out the cannon. Before arriving at the scene, he didn''t know what the situation was. So it was best to go to the scene to see for themselves. He reported the situation to his superiors while preparing to take his team to the scene. "Quick, someone check his livestream." Someone shouted. Only then did they remember that Fang Hao would livestream when he fished. They immediately searched for Fang Hao''s livestream and entered it. When they saw the cannon in the livestream, everyone was stunned. That cannon didn''t look light at all. "This... is really a cannon." "Holy smokes, that''s amazing." "This guy really is extraordinary, he can catch anything." "Does he have some kind of special magic on him? He always ends up catching such special things." People were talking all around while they watched the livestream of Fang Hao. "Second unit, follow me." Everything would be clarified first at the scene. For now, apart from knowing that a cannon was caught, they didn''t have any other information. Lin Wendong prepared to lead people to the scene. ... At Qingshui Pond. Fang Hao stood next to the cannon, meticulously examining it. At the same time, he was working on untangling the fishing line wrapped around the cannon''s wheels. The fishing lines were tightly wound and took some time to unravel. The hook had been deformed by the tightness of the lines and needed to be replaced. This was not a significant problem. As long as the fishing rod wasn''t broken, all these issues were minor. The fishing rod awarded by the system was really decent; it could pull up such a heavy cannon without any problems. Looking at the process of how the cannon was caught, the rod got bent all out of shape. Yet it didn''t break, which demonstrated just how durable and strong the material of this fishing rod was. If it had been made with ordinary materials, it might have already snapped. Such was an item awarded by the systemit wouldn''t cut corners. Only top-quality materials were used. Just like the car he drove before, its performance was also better than ordinary cars on the market! While working on the entangled fishing line, Fang Hao also took the time to examine the cannon. Due to being immersed in water for a long time, it was heavily rusted. Especially around the wheels and the base, the rust was severe, with spots and patches everywhere. On the cannon, there was also a lot of mud and gravel, brought up from the bottom of the lake, as well as some water plants and moss. When he had almost finished observing it, he had also almost untangled all the fishing line. Based on what he observed, Fang Hao could roughly guess that this was a cannon from the era of the World War. He then turned his gaze back to the lake. If a cannon could be caught here, could there be other things underneath? After all, it wasn''t likely that they only left a single cannon here during the war. Chapter 114 - 101: Trending on Weibo Again, The Popular Star is Furious! (Please Subscribe)_2 There might be guns down there too, and other cannons. "Guys, do you think there are more guns and cannons under this lake?" Similarly, the audience in the live stream was also speculating. "I bet there are more for sure, it can''t be just one cannon." "I reckon the police will come and salvage it to check." "Can''t wait to see what can be pulled up later." The viewers were quite eager to see what could be fished out of the lake. They all agreed that there wasn''t just one cannon below; there must be other things. Xiao Pang Chen Sheng and Milky Pink Powder, both circled around the big cannon, touching it and feeling sentimental. After a while, they took out their phones for a selfie with the cannon. They took photos in various poses and from different angles. Once they finished taking photos, they uploaded them to their WeChat Moments and to the fan group chat. As soon as the photos were posted, they immediately drew a crowd. "Holy cow, a cannon?" "Fishing for a cannon? Can this really be fished up? Sounds like a boast!" Some people still couldn''t believe it. But whether they believed it or not, the reality was right in front of their eyes. Following Fang Hao''s fishing up of the cannon, the popularity in his live stream surged once more. Many internet users who heard the news flocked to watch. This led to another spike in traffic. They all wanted to see just what kind of fisherman he was. To actually be able to fish up a cannon. The explosion in popularity made his live stream surpass six million viewers. Reaching a new milestone. [Ding, congratulations to the host for breaking through six million viewers in the live stream, you are rewarded with a Diamond Treasure Chest.] The reward for breaking through six million viewers was still a Diamond Treasure Chest, the same as when he broke through five million viewers. It seems that the rewards from one to five million viewers are one tier, which is the Platinum Treasure Box. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The reward from five to ten million viewers is another tier, rewarding Diamond Treasure Chests. Overall, the rewards from Diamond Treasure Chests are somewhat better than those from Platinum Treasure Boxes. Fang Hao didn''t really care, he was happy with any reward. These were all unexpected pleasures. Breaking through six million viewers directly stirred up the entire Hu Ya Platform. The gap to ten million viewers was closing. They felt fortunate to have picked up a treasure. Since he had joined their platform, he had brought in so much traffic and popularity. Hu Ya had picked up a huge bargain and made a fortune. They valued Fang Hao even more and provided him with the best resources and promotions. [Ding, congratulations to the host for surpassing seven million viewers in the live stream, you are awarded a Diamond Treasure Chest.] With this surge in traffic, he smoothly broke through to seven million viewers. This growth in popularity was insane. Besides the heat generated by Fang Hao himself, the platform''s promotional strength also played a part. The promotion directly boosted his viewership by two million, from five to seven million. No ordinary feat. This promotional effect was just too good. Ten million viewers was simply a matter of time. As long as Fang Hao streamed a few more times, accumulated a solid foundation, breaking ten million would happen naturally. Thus, during this phase, the Hu Ya Platform also prepared a new contract for Fang Hao. A super streamer contract, which is an SSS-grade contract. It''s the best contract on Hu Ya Platform, offering high autonomy. Creating a win-win situation with the platform. But that''s something for later. The contract would be signed later. After Fang Hao received the system rewards, he placed them into the System Space, two Diamond Treasure Chests. ... After securing the two Treasure Chest rewards, Fang Hao noticed people in the live stream asking how the cannon was fished up. He then realized that normally, it would be quite difficult for someone to fish up something as heavy as the cannon. The weight of the cannon must be at least a thousand pounds. Do normal people have the strength for that? He himself was only able to do it because he used the Infinite Strength Card. Seeing everyone questioning this issue, Fang Hao remained unperturbed. "Everyone has learned physics, so you should know about the principle of the lever taught by Archimedes, right?" "Give me a fulcrum, and I can move the whole Earth." "I was able to fish up this cannon using that principle, employing skillful strength." "Of course, apart from applying principles of physics, my own strength is also greater than that of ordinary people; we can call it Innate Divine Strength, making it not too difficult for me to fish up such an item." Fang Hao had his excuses planned out, ranging from physics principles to his own Innate Divine Strength. It was all made up. Even if people doubted his story, they couldn''t really prove it. Would they come to the scene to test how to fish up a cannon themselves? That would require them to have such capability and luck. As of now, only Fang Hao possessed this ability. Absolutely unique. The crowd was dumbstruck by Fang Hao''s rhetoric, and even if a few people were skeptical, they were quickly overshadowed by other barrage comments. So, everyone gradually came to believe and didn''t dwell too much on this issue. Taking advantage of the time waiting for Lin Wendong and the others to arrive at the scene. Fang Hao was fussing with his fishing rod again. Preparing to continue fishing, waiting for the others while doing so. It''s not like I can just sit here twiddling my thumbs. That would be a total waste of time. This way, at least I can kill some time. ... And at this moment. On Weibo, there came another trending topic about Fang Hao. [A fisherman reels in a cannon while fishing!] This topic exploded on Weibo once again. "???" "How is it the fisherman again?" The netizens are completely numb to it. This fisherman keeps hitting the hot searches every other day; what''s going on? He''s not just subscribed for a month. It''s like he''s bought a house in the hot searches. Periodically hitting the trend list, who can compete with that? Just look at why he''s trending this time, a cannon? Caught a cannon? When everyone took a closer look at this hot topic, they were initially dumbfounded, fingers paused in midair for a long while. It took them forever to regain their composure. Fishing and catching a cannon? Do you think I''m an idiot? Even if you''re good at making up stories, you can''t possibly concoct something like this. It''s completely preposterous. Defying all common sense and logic. Who would believe that? Only an idiot would. That was the reaction of many Weibo users who saw this hot search; they thought they were being taken for fools. However, when they decided to go and blast it, they found out... It was actually true. Now, everyone was dumbfounded. "Holy..." "So, you can even reel in a cannon." "What kind of magic human being is this?" Everyone was shocked. They had no idea how to describe Fang Hao''s existence. Too freaking awesome. The hot search quickly climbed to the number one spot and held its ground firmly. This resulted in a pop star named Akun, who had just bought his way into the hot searches today, being completely dumbfounded. What kind of luck is this? He specifically chose today because there weren''t any significant hot searches, went for the purchase of popularity, only to clash with such an explosive topic. Is this fisherman ever going to stop? He was planning to buy his way into the hot searches last time, but because Fang Hao caught a pistol and the trend literally exploded. He waited and waited, until today, because it seemed quiet. No sooner had he paid for the promotion than a hot search about catching a cannon hit. He was pissed to no end. Damn it. This fisherman must be cursed against him. Why does it always go wrong whenever they cross paths? How many times has it been now!!! He was going crazy but was completely out of options. Because to surpass the other party''s popularity, he would have to buy more popularity, spending even more money. And it wasn''t guaranteed he could overtake the other party. It''s like being conned. Who knew how insane the trending levels could be for this topic. Though pissed, he was still captivated by the hot search. "Fishing and catching a cannon?" "Is this trying to grind my IQ into the dirt?" "Who would believe this!" His hard-worked trending topic was overtaken by such an absurd trend? Because he hadn''t seen the live stream and didn''t know the truth, he was prejudiced into thinking it was made up. His complexion grew even uglier. But he was powerless to do anything. He could only curse in his heart, they''re all idiots. Sure, fishing up a body or other things might be acceptable, those reasons he could tolerate. But catching a cannon, that''s where he drew the line. He had to criticize it! Chapter 117 - 103 All Over the Internet Discussion! (Please Subscribe) [Binjiang Discovers a Large Number of Weapons from the War of Resistance at the Bottom of Qingshui Pond Lake!] ... It made it to the trending searches on Weibo, UC headlines, and more. Dominating the screens. The buzz is very high. News media are also broadcasting the scene. Binjiang has become well-known once again. The last time it was this hot was when the thousand-year-old shipwreck and Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb were discovered. It almost dominated the screens back then too. It can be said that Fang Hao not only hogged the trending searches himself but also made the city of Binjiang famous. Attracting a lot of attention to this place. "Ah, day N of wanting to visit Binjiang." "Is this cannon authentic?" "These guns have been underwater for so long, they probably can''t be used anymore." "But catching a cannon while fishing is just too cool! I''ve never heard of anyone catching a cannon while fishing before!" "How is this even possible? Never mind the catching part, let''s talk about how they pulled it up." A bunch of netizens were very curious. They were curious about how Fang Hao managed to fish up the cannon. "You can go check the livestream, it should still be visible there." "I want to see the thousand-year-old shipwreck discovered last time, I heard they''re planning a special shipwreck museum for it." "Yeah, I really want to see what a thousand-year-old shipwreck looks like when it''s salvaged." "Am I the only one who wants to see that fishing guy? I really want to see how he fished those things up." "Me too!" "I +1." ... Turns out there''s a bunch of people below who want to go to the scene and see Fang Hao fishing. Although you can see it online by watching the livestream, it''s like attending a concert; watching online and being at the scene are two completely different feelings. Seeing it in person is more shocking. "This is the most impressive fisherman I''ve ever seen." "That''s why I''m so jealous of Milky Pink Powder and Xiao Pang Chen Sheng, they can fish with Brother Hao and see firsthand how he fishes these things up." This netizen is clearly a regular in Fang Hao''s livestream chat. "Let''s go, let''s group up and go to Binjiang to see that fishing livestreamer." A bunch of netizens are planning to group up and go to Binjiang to watch Fang Hao fish. This beats just watching the livestream for excitement. It''s buzzing online, and it''s just as lively on the scene. At the edge of Qingshui Pond Lake. The place is already a mess, filled with salvaged weapons. People from various departments have swarmed the scene, making it even more chaotic. Everyone wanted a piece of the action, all trying to have their say. Fortunately, once the armed police took over the site, they chose to close the area, preventing those curious onlookers from getting close. The police coordinated with the armed forces to maintain order on site. Under the direction of the leaders, the situation gradually normalized. Otherwise, who knows how long the salvage operations would have been delayed. With someone directing, the salvage work progressed a bit faster. As the scene got livelier and due to some special circumstances, the site couldn''t be livestreamed, and Fang Hao''s livestream was also interrupted. Temporarily offline. After he went offline, the chat users realized. "Ah, the host hasn''t drunk lake water yet." "Right, look at our pig brains, how did we forget such an important thing," "Oh my! We''ve been tricked by the host again!" Everyone remembered clearly before, determined not to let Fang Hao slip by this time. But who knew, later it got so lively, viewers'' attention got diverted by the excitement. And gradually they forgot about the lake water drinking thing. Only after Fang Hao went offline did they remember. "Next time he goes live, we must make sure the host drinks lake water first!" They understood the last interruption and gave Fang Hao another chance. But this chance was also given, and it was Fang Hao who didn''t catch any fish. You think they would let this opportunity pass? What they didn''t expect was that due to the overwhelming activity on site and more weapons being salvaged, along with the livestream interruption, they didn''t realize it for a moment. Only after Fang Hao went offline did they remember these issues. But it was too late. Each of them was beating their chest in regret. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao slipped away again, narrowly escaping a calamity. Otherwise, today there would definitely be an extra item on the trending searches. [Fishing Livestreamer Performs Drinking Lake Water!] After Fang Hao went offline, that couldn''t happen. They could only wait for Fang Hao to go live again before they would have a chance to see it. Fang Hao going offline also allowed Milky Pink Powder and Xiao Pang Chen Sheng to breathe a sigh of relief; they secretly wiped the sweat from their brows, what a close call. They almost had to drink lake water with Fang Hao today. Huh? Actually, Fang Hao didn''t do it on purpose, he''s not someone who doesn''t keep his word, he himself forgot later, only remembering after the livestream ended. But he didn''t have time to deal with these things anymore. Because at that time, a senior leader came over, specifically looking for Fang Hao. This time, with so many weapons being salvaged from Qingshui Pond, Fang Hao was the biggest hero! If not for him, no one would have known that there were so many weapons at the bottom of the lake. These weapons are a testimony of history. "Mr. Fang," The senior leader came over, warmly shaking Fang Hao''s hand and affectionately greeted him. "Thank you so much for enabling these weapons to see the light of day again, and for bringing this piece of history back before all of us." Chapter 118 - 103: The Whole Net Is Buzzing! (Subscription Request)_2 The breakout battle at North Mountain can be said to have been the most brutal fight of that year. At that time, of the several thousand people in the base area, less than a thousand managed to break out! How tragic is that! Over the years, the authorities have also been commemorating the ancestors who fought in the North Mountain breakout battle, so it could be said that the discovery of these weapons is even more significant for this commemorative work. "I was just lucky." Fang Hao tried to keep himself calm and not get nervous. Facing such high-ranking officials indeed came with some pressure. However, the high-ranking official was quite approachable, and after chatting for a few minutes, Fang Hao gradually relaxed. "It doesn''t matter whether it was luck or not, you are our Binjiang''s greatest hero." "I heard that the millennium shipwreck and Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb were also discovered by you." "Yes, they were also found by chance while fishing," Fang Hao nodded. "It''s incredible," the high-ranking official sighed with emotion, "If it weren''t for you, where would our Binjiang have made such significant discoveries?" "Keep up the good work, but also pay more attention to your own safety when fishing." "If possible, I hope you can continue to fish up more good things in the future." This... leader, could you please pray that I catch some fish. Fang Hao really wanted to retort. But those words remained in his thoughts. He replied outwardly, "Certainly." "Alright, I have other matters to attend to, so I''ll be on my way now." After exchanging pleasantries, the high-ranking official went off to attend to other matters. And Fang Hao''s responsibilities gradually increased. Many people wanted to find him. After the high-ranking official had left, a group of people surrounded him. There were leaders from various departments, as well as some experts and professors... either coming over to network and ingratiate themselves, or to discuss the guns and canon matter with him. Now that Fang Hao had caught the high-ranking official''s eye, his future was certainly looking extraordinary. Moreover, Fang Hao had another roleas a special advisor to the Hundong Cultural Relics Bureau. This was reason enough for them to curry favor with him. "Mr. Fang..." Fang Hao felt overwhelmed by the number of people seeking him out. He dreaded such occasions the most. But now that he was surrounded, he had no choice but to stay. It took over an hour of handling the crowd before Fang Hao could finally extricate himself. Once he got away, he spoke briefly with Lin Wendong and then ran off ahead. Damn, it was too terrifying. Fang Hao had no desire to engage in social niceties afterwards. He most detested such networking activities and turned them all down directly. Going to social gatherings was less appealing than going fishing. With so much happening today, it had left him feeling utterly exhausted. After Fang Hao got home, he didn''t worry about anything else and went straight to freshen up before collapsing into bed. Whatever followed was no longer his concern. Then there was the matter of dealing with the ammunition. There was quite a lot of ammunitionprobably over a hundred rounds. They were all taken away for special destruction processes, set to be detonated and certainly not to be kept. Being ammunition that could still explode, they weren''t harmless just because they had been under water for so long. If not handled properly, they posed a great danger. They might even be more dangerous than normally stored ammunition. After being immersed for so long without proper preservation, who knew what condition the ammunition was in. Of course, these hazardous shells needed to be dealt with immediately. As for the rest of the guns and cannons, after being registered, they would also be sent to the Binjiang Red Memorial Museum. These many weapons will have a special memorial hall dedicated to the North Mountain breakout battle. Designed specifically for storing these weapons. However, other museums definitely would also want some of these items. It wasn''t possible for all the items to be kept at the Binjiang Museum. For these museums, these guns and cannons were treasures. The weaponry was so complete. Even some of the weapons were in quite good condition. That made them even happier. "These are the most important remnants of the North Mountain breakout battle!" And for fishing up the cannon, Fang Hao received yet another reward. But this time the reward was issued by the city, not the police department. It was an award personally given to Fang Hao by the city leaders, with a different level of recognition and treatment. Fang Hao had become thoroughly famous in Binjiang. Many people wanted to meet Fang Hao. Numerous media outlets and journalists also wanted to interview him. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The one who was the happiest about this was Sun Zhaopeng. He was grateful that he had always been squatting in Fang Hao''s live broadcast room, which allowed him to access firsthand information. Fortunately, after seeing Fang Hao catch the cannon online, he went to the scene. He was also the first to interview Fang Hao. Otherwise, he would have been like everyone else, wanting to interview but unable to do so, without any connections. Also, because he had interviewed Fang Hao before and was the first on the scene, leveraging the previous encounter, naturally, Fang Hao didn''t refuse him. He organized the interview materials he had gathered and then submitted them. Because he did well this time, he was praised again by the chief editor. Sun Zhaopeng finally got promoted and went up one level to become a team leader. This made his career path ahead even smoother. He believed more than ever that Fang Hao was his lucky star. He became even more determined to monitor Fang Hao''s live broadcasts constantly, so he could get firsthand news materials. Fang Hao probably never imagined that just by fishing, he was helping someone else get promoted and receive a raise. But this fishing of his... had now sparked heated discussions across the entire internet, attracting widespread attention. Not only had he become famous in Binjiang, but his popularity online was surprisingly high. The news was almost exploding. After he became a hit in Binjiang, he received a lot of messages. Greetings from friends, fellow anglers, as well as some fans, and greetings from some relatives and friends... In short, the messages were non-stop. If he hadn''t put his phone on silent, his head would have exploded from the noise. Fang Hao was also headache-ridden from all these messages. He didn''t reply to all of them. He only selected some to respond to. Some meaningless content, he simply didn''t bother replying to. Otherwise, if he had to reply to everything, when would it end? This incident also made Fang Hao realize. He might need to lay low for a while. Now that he was so popular in Binjiang, with everyone''s eyes on him. If he went fishing now, he would surely attract a crowd of onlookers, and it might even get noisy, which would probably... make it impossible to fish. No good. It looked like he needed to lay low elsewhere for a while, hiding out in another place. Fang Hao was even feeling an impulse to ''run away'' at this point. Of course, this wasn''t because he was in trouble, but rather he decided to find a quieter place, where fewer people paid attention to him, to fish. Like now, if he went out to fish, it would probably take only a few minutes before people surrounded him. How would he fish with that going on? Too many people, too noisy an environment, even the fish would be scared off, so how could he fish? Fang Hao had his reasons for thinking this way. But where to go next. He hadn''t decided yet. He still wanted to fish, so he definitely planned to bring his fishing gear, maybe driving his own car for a road trip while fishing. That seemed like a decent choice. At most, he''d invite a buddy along, and it wouldn''t be so bad for the two of them to set off together. At least there would be someone to talk to on the road, which would be less lonely. The idea in Fang Hao''s mind grew stronger. But he wasn''t in a hurry. There was still one thing he needed to do right now. That was... opening Treasure Chests! He still had two Diamond Treasure Chests in his possession that hadn''t been opened. Now he finally had time to see what good things were inside. Might as well open both Treasure Chests at once. He had experience in this. Last time he also opened two Platinum Treasure Boxes together. But this time, it was two Diamond Treasure Chests. The level was even higher. "Would you like to open the Treasure Chest now?" The system''s inquiry sounded. "Yes." Fang Hao didn''t hesitate, looking forward to the rewards from opening the chests. Two Diamond Treasure Chests, he wondered what kind of good things they would bring. "Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining Ship Driving Skill!" "Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a custom-made sea fishing net pole." "Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining..." Chapter 119 - 104 Brother Hao, Save Me!!! (Please Subscribe) The rewards from the system were released one by one, and the voice simply continued on and on. It kept going with a thud. When the noise stopped, Fang Hao finally had time to focus on these rewards. The rewards from two Treasure Chests were numerous, totaling six rewards altogether. There were item rewards, and also other kinds of rewards. It wasn''t just one type. The first type of reward was the Ship Driving Skill. Seeing this reward, Fang Hao recalled the previous one-month reward of fishing boat usage rights. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Paired with this, it was a perfect match. With this, Fang Hao could now sail the sea by himself, without needing to find someone to steer the boat. It was really much more convenient, he could go wherever he wanted, without being restricted. This reward was excellent. And it was exactly what Fang Hao needed at the moment. In this case, he could consider, next time he went fishing, he would head out to sea-fishing. He had been planning to escape, intending to leave Binjiang City for a while. Recently, there had been too much news about him in Binjiang, and everybody was paying attention to him. This situation made it impossible to fish properly. Moreover, many people wanted to interview him, some wanted to invite him to dinner parties, and there were various department leaders and so forth... Fang Hao disliked all these societal niceties. He was annoyed by these people and their formalities. Thus, he planned to run away for a while, and when the attention cooled down and everyone returned to normal, not paying much attention to him anymore, he would come back. This way, it wouldn''t affect his life or his fishing. Otherwise, he wouldn''t even dare to step outside. Stepping out meant being surrounded by crowds. Who could withstand that? Moreover, with the journalists'' ability to sniff out information, finding where he lived was not a difficult task at all. Fang Hao simply stayed at home, planning to wait it out for a couple of days. The next destination would be along the coast. Hundong Province was also a coastal province, but Binjiang wasn''t considered a coastal city as it was separated from the coast by another city, West Sea City. West Sea City was indeed a coastal city. So, Fang Hao planned... the next place he would visit was West Sea City. That was his preliminary plan. As for whether to change locations afterward, that was a matter for later. Next, he looked at the second reward, which was a net for sea fishing, much larger than the one used on ordinary days. Fang Hao stored it away in the System Space. The third reward was diving technique. It was another ability-enhancing reward which could also be useful. After all, he planned to go sea fishing later and diving was likely an activity he would engage in, so this came in handy. Then there was a health supplement reward, similar to the Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills. Fang Hao had used the Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills once before and he trusted their effects. They were all good products. He had rejuvenated his body with it once, and the effect lasted for several days before it was fully absorbed. Those days were rather tough, he had to take a cold shower every morning to cool down and calm himself. After all, he was still a virgin and had consumed the Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pills without any outlet for release, how could he endure it? He couldn''t take these casually; they should be used only when necessary. Like during the sudden incident last time when his body felt completely drained, that was the time to take them. Items were all stored well in the System Space. Then, the last two rewards were items as well. He examined each reward. This time''s rewards were acceptable; neither too good nor too bad. Among the rewards, the skills were in the majority, one being the Ship Driving Skill, and the other being the diving technique. These were the highlights of this time''s rewards. These skills were permanent; once attained, there was no need to worry about ever losing them. All in all, the rewards were not bad. ... Tongyang River. The salvage of the millennium-old shipwreck was progressing smoothly. The difficulties encountered had been predicted early on, and were easily resolved. Additionally, the salvage of a large number of weapons from the Resistance period had caught the outside world''s attention. They could concentrate more on the salvage work, retrieving one item after another. The only thing that somewhat affected them was the archaeological excavation of Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb, which also required manpower and resources. At the same time, a new plan for constructing a millennium shipwreck museum had been brought onto the agenda. The authorities in Binjiang City had also held long discussions about this and ultimately decided, through research, to construct a shipwreck museum to store the salvaged items. In the future, Binjiang would use this to create a new city landmark. Thus, the city''s investment in this project would be substantial. It was a project that was being built as a key initiative within the year. As for the archaeological excavation of Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb, its value was on par with that of the millennium shipwreck, both being of great importance. Once the items inside the tomb had been excavated, they planned to construct an archaeological site exactly where the tomb was located. This was also a key project currently in Binjiang. And all of these had been discovered thanks to Fang Hao. This was why so many people were currently focusing on Fang Hao. He had become an internet sensation. If not for him, these items might not have been discovered. It wouldn''t have been unusual for them to remain undiscovered for several more decades. Like the millennium shipwreck, it might never have been discovered. Tongyang River was too vast. Finding a shipwreck was like looking for a needle in the sea floor. This was also all thanks to Fang Hao''s incredible luck that he casually caught some items and ultimately confirmed the location of the shipwreck. This was also why it caused such a sensation on the internet. Chapter 120 - 104 Brother Hao, Save Me!!! (Please Subscribe)_2 Fang Hao deserves the greatest credit for the discovery of the sunken ship! Lately, Binjiang has been bustling with activity; not only did the provincial government send a guidance team, the national government also dispatched relevant experts. Though discovered in Binjiang, this treasure belongs to the entire nation. It represents the entire course of Huaxia civilization. Its significance is different. Looking at the sunken ship, everything aboard is a millennium-old treasure, many of which are priceless. Even the ordinary items, having been submerged for a thousand years, have become antiques. After being salvaged from the river, they''re stored in special protective containers. Dedicated personnel are responsible for their safeguarding. They await placement after the museum for the thousand-year-old sunken ship is built. Everything is progressing in an orderly fashion. Fang Hao, serving as a special consultant, has nothing to worry about as long as there are no issues. Just as Han Weixiang and Zhang Tianhe previously mentioned. He doesn''t need to concern himself too much with this. ... After reviewing the rewards, Fang Hao was in a good mood. He had decided that once fewer people were guarding outside in a couple of days, he would set off for West Sea City. He planned to go sea fishing. He was all set with his equipment, complete with rods provided by the system, so there was no concern about not having a fishing rod. He had all kinds of fishing rods. Whether he was fishing by the seaside or heading out to sea on a boat, he was equipped for fishing. It would be nice to change the setting and location for fishing; perhaps this would make it easier to catch fish. Thinking about sea fishing got Fang Hao a bit excited. It had been a long time since he last went sea fishing. The last time he went sea fishing was in his past life. In this parallel world, his counterpart here never went sea fishing; it would essentially be his first time. Fortunately, Fang Hao was not inexperienced; he had fishing experience from his past life and had gone sea fishing several times, so he wasn''t a novice. This time, Fang Hao planned to invite one or two people to join him. To see if he could arrange to depart with someone. It could be somewhat boring to go alone. Being alone on the vast sea, if something happened, there wouldn''t be anyone to help. Finding a companion would also offer the chance for some conversation. He had his own boat, so there was no need to rent one or find someone else; he could pilot it himself. With his Ship Driving Skill, he had an additional capability. He could pilot a boat. This meant that those he invited wouldn''t need to spend money on renting a boat. Their sea fishing trip would save a lot of money; expenses wouldn''t be too high. Besides, Fang Hao wouldn''t let anyone else pay; such a small amount of money, he could cover it all himself. After these periods of livestreaming, Fang Hao was well aware of his earnings. Typically, one livestream could make hundreds of thousands. Together with the money he made from betting on the National football team. He was now completely well-off. Maybe ask Xiao Pang? Among all the people, Fang Hao was most familiar with this easy-going live chat friend, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng. The first person that came to mind was him. He immediately found Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s contact and called him. "Wuu, Hao bro, help me." "???" Just after connecting the call, he heard Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s cries. "What happened?" Fang Hao was full of confusion, what was going on? It seemed quite tragic. "Wuu, now there are a bunch of people outside my house, saying they want to interview me; a crowd comes every day, and some streamers too, I am so annoyed." Xiao Pang Chen Sheng explained the situation to Fang Hao. So that''s what happened. Hearing Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s words, Fang Hao immediately understood. At the time of catching the cannon, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng was also at the scene. And many knew of Fang Hao''s relationship with Chen Sheng. Unable to interview Fang Hao, they would settle for the alternative and go find Xiao Pang Chen Sheng instead. That''s why there were so many people there. Xiao Pang''s home was well-known, as it had been revealed during a previous livestream; locating it was not difficult. Everyone knew it was in the village next to Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb. With so many coming to interview him, he had now become a local celebrity. But this almost drove him mad. He doesn''t even dare to go out now, not even stepping out of his room door. He just hopes to avoid those people and not be bothered by them. If it were only one or two people coming to interview him, he wouldn''t have a problem. But with so many showing up at once, anyone would be scared. The village entrance is crowded with people. On the other hand, his situation in Milky Pink Powder is much better. Not many people know his place, so very few come to bother him. Hearing Xiao Pang''s words, Fang Hao also knew that their situations were similar. Just right, since he was planning on escaping, he could take him along. "I''m planning to hide out in West Sea City, do you want to come with me? Once things cool down here after a while and no one is looking for us, we can come back." Fang Hao shared his plans with Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng. He immediately got the other party''s full agreement, both hands and feet. "Let''s go, definitely go." Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng, immediately shouted excitedly. He really wanted to leave. Staying at home any longer, he felt he would go insane. It was temporarily impossible to stay at home. Moreover, traveling with Fang Hao to West Sea City made him naturally very happy. "Hao Ge, take me with you, I want to go." Not just to West Sea City, wherever it was, he was willing, just to get away from this haunted place. It was too scary. He had never experienced such a scenario. This huge crowd of people, everyone speaking one after another, with countless microphones and cameras pointed at him. Anyone would feel intimidated. In the past, he only ever saw such scenes on TV. When it actually happened to him, he just couldn''t handle it. It was something nobody should endure. "We might be gone for a long time this trip," Fang Hao warned him first, so he wouldn''t just want to go back home after two or three days C that wouldn''t work. "No problem, even if it''s a year without going home, it''s fine." Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng didn''t have to worry about work. He just helped out at home, usually aiding his family. Now, with the issue of Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb, his family had received a large compensation of several million. He wouldn''t have to worry about money for the rest of his life. Why would he worry about work? Not going to work every day was no problem. That''s also why he often went fishing with Fang Hao. "Alright, consider yourself one." sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao nodded in agreement. The first travel companion was secured. Then onto the next. He felt it would be better to have three people traveling together. Too many people wouldn''t work, as going out would become troublesome. Two or three people in a group was the best configuration. "We''ll probably leave the day after tomorrow, I''ll pick you up then." Fang Hao planned to drive himself to West Sea City. He shared these plans with Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng, who had no objections at all. He had no complaints; everything was decided by Fang Hao. After hanging up the phone, Fang Hao''s next call was to Milky Pink Powder, still needing to check the situation there. On the phone, he felt relieved knowing their situation was much better. However, when he suggested joining them to West Sea City, they did not agree as they had other matters and couldn''t leave Binjiang. There was nothing to be done about that. They couldn''t make this trip. Since they weren''t troubled by much, Fang Hao wasn''t too worried. If their situation had been like Xiao Pang''s, he would have felt a bit guilty, as this was all brought on by himself catching a big cannon. Knowing there were no issues, he was relieved. Fang Hao then reached out to others, and after a round of inquiries, he finally found another. It was an online friend named "Ye''s Cousin." This friend was free and also interested in going fishing with Fang Hao. The reason Fang Hao agreed was that this friend had experience at sea, had been a sailor before. This would be helpful. After all, Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng was just a novice, definitely no help; he would have to teach him along the way. Everything could only rely on himself. Now with a helper, it was actually quite good. This person also had no issues regarding time, ready to leave at any moment. Chapter 121 - 105 Our goal is to go to sea... ptooey, the starry sea! (Asking for subscriptions) The travel companions were already picked; one was an old acquaintance, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng, and another was a water friend Ye Zhi Lao Biao, whom he had not yet met. Each of these buddies had their roles to fulfill. Xiao Pang Chen Sheng was responsible for livening up the atmosphere, while Ye Zhi Lao Biao was to serve as Fang Hao''s right-hand man on the fishing trips, utilizing his past experience as a sailor to assist Fang Hao. They had agreed on a departure time and were just waiting for that moment. This trip would be conducted by Fang Hao driving them, essentially a form of road trip. Fang Hao and Xiao Pang Chen Sheng were laying low, planning to return once their popularity waned. Otherwise, with the media and some sensationalist livestreamers flocking to them daily, it was overwhelming. It was seriously irritating. Not to mention, there were also various department officials coming to see them and other invitations to meals. Really, it was suffocating. It was nearly impossible to even step outside, let alone do anything else. Their lives were completely disrupted. So they decided to just escape, head to another city to avoid the limelight, and then things would calm down. When they return later, they would be heroes again and could continue fishing in peace. This time, Fang Hao caught a cannon, then dredged up a collection of firearms where he found the cannon, all from the time of the resistance war. And these weapons were specifically from the period of the North Mountain Breakout, carrying unique historical significance. This caused a stir in various departments, creating an unprecedented sensation. Even the leaders of numerous departments were present at the scene. Arms Department, Emergency Management, local museum directors, Environmental Protection Agency, Forestry Department, Armed Police Forces... and more. The scope of this incident was just too broad. Now, these department officials were still dealing with these firearms and the ensuing issues. The Forestry and Environmental Protection departments had less to deal with; they were just waiting for everything to be dredged up, assessing the environmental impact. Primarily, it was the museum and the Arms Department, as well as the Emergency Management that had more on their plates. They were responsible for managing these firearms and the disposal of some unused ammunition. These were all complicated matters. They also needed to communicate some details with Fang Hao, who was the one that hooked up the cannon, and no one knew the situation better than him. Additionally, catching the cannon also shattered ordinary perceptions, causing heated discussions online. You can say that it escalated the hype? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The heat was explosively unprecedented. Not only did Fang Hao dominate the trending search lists, but it also brought popularity to Xiao Pang Chen Sheng and Milky Pink Powder, who went fishing with him. If they were to start livestreaming now, they might capitalize on a wave of traffic. This is why there were some livestreamers lurking around their neighborhood. Because these livestreamers wanted a piece of their traffic. And they weren''t wrong. These livestreamers genuinely saw an increase in their traffic after hitching a ride on their popularity. Otherwise, why would they scurry around Fang Hao''s neighborhood or near Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s house? They were livestreaming there nonstop. Besides these livestreamers, there were also some media journalists and other visitors... just way too many. Such a scene would frustrate anyone. They couldn''t possibly hide at home and not go out. Even staying at home, seeing all these people stationed outside, would affect their mood. It even affected their fishing trips. With the current situation, they simply couldn''t go fishing. As soon as they stepped outside, a crowd would surely follow; meaning wherever they went, a crowd would be. Imagine trying to fish by the river, surrounded by a crowd... how could they fish then? They couldn''t do anything. And they couldn''t possibly coop up at home sleeping all day; that would drive them nuts. Switching locations, going to another city for a while, was the best option. West Sea City was just next door and also by the sea. Not too far to travel, yet a good break from the limelight. Not many people in that city knew them. It was indeed a perfect spot. Plus, they could also go sea fishing. Changing the location for fishing was also nice. Having fished in freshwater for so long, trying sea fishing seemed appealing. The rewards from opening the Treasure Chest during this period were mostly related to sea fishing; it was like a hint. Fang Hao had wanted to go there for a while. This incident was just the opportunity. So, sea fishing it is! Going to West Sea City, they wouldn''t need to worry about encountering such situations again, and sea fishing wouldn''t attract a crowd either. A great arrangement. Fang Hao started packing his belongings, though he seemed not to need to bring his fishing gear as most of his sea fishing equipment was stored in the System Space, and there was no need to take it out and occupy space yet. He could take it out after arriving in West Sea City. If anything was missing by then, he could just buy it in West Sea City. So, he just needed to pack some clothes. And Fang Hao glanced around the room to see if there was anything else to pack. After looking around, Fang Hao''s eyes landed on the old radio on the table. If it were before, Fang Hao wouldn''t even spare a glance at this radio. But after two incidents, he was now quite amazed by the capabilities of the radio. And since he didn''t know how long this trip would be, if the radio broadcast news while he was gone, wouldn''t he miss it? Taking it with him it seemed like it wouldn''t take up much space. Chapter 122 - 105 Our goal is to go to sea... ptooey, the starry sea! (Asking for subscriptions)_2 After some thought, Fang Hao decided to take the radio with him. He wasn''t carrying much anyway, and taking the radio would not be too much of a bother. There wasn''t much to pack, so it was quickly done. After everything was ready, Fang Hao looked through the window and saw people still lurking outside the housing estate. None of them had left. These folks were really persistent; who knows how long they planned to wait. Fang Hao couldn''t be bothered with them anymore. Anyway, he would be driving directly out of the underground garage soon, and once outside, he would find a chance to shake off any vehicle following him. But it would be a bit troublesome to pick up Xiao Pang Chen Sheng later. The village was not like the housing estate with separate traffic for pedestrians and vehicles; it was hard to maintain surveillance. But there is only one road in the village, and the opponents just need to guard the entrance to see him. When they swarm around later, escaping would become a problematic affair. So Fang Hao planned not to enter the village, but rather let Xiao Pang Chen Sheng sneak out by himself. This might be simpler. After all, Chen Sheng was a local and very familiar with the area, so sneaking out shouldn''t be difficult. Before coming, he had already arranged it with Xiao Pang. Conveniently, Xiao Pang didn''t need to bring much, lacking items could simply be bought in West Sea City, making the departure easier. After arriving, Fang Hao found a hidden spot outside the village to wait. This was the better meeting spot he and Xiao Pang Chen Sheng had agreed on. After waiting about half an hour, he saw Xiao Pang, wearing a hat and carrying a backpack, sneak out from another small path. While sneaking out, he looked around cautiously. Afraid of being spotted. Fortunately, when he got into Fang Hao''s car, no one noticed him. He could finally breathe a sigh of relief. "Fang Bro, it was really too easy." As soon as he got into the car, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng started to complain to Fang Hao. These past few days had been too miserable. He became famous indeed. But being blocked by a crowd every day and hassled, he didn''t even dare to leave his house. Even then, he couldn''t sleep well at home. "It''s okay now." Fang Hao comforted him a bit, his own situation was even worse. There were even more people looking for him. "Alright, let''s go find Old Ye." When they left, no one knew that Xiao Pang Chen Sheng had already left. Xiao Pang could finally shout in the group chat, "I''m free!" The next person Fang Hao was to pick up was another buddy, "Old Ye". This one was easier. No worries about being blocked. Old Ye, about his thirties, had some signs of aging like wrinkles. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Years of being exposed to the wind and sun, he looked about three years older than he actually was. His photo was his own profile picture, so Fang Hao recognized him immediately. He was another reserved guy. Among the three, Old Ye brought the most stuff, including his fishing gear. He brought his own gear directly so there was no need to buy more, saving the trouble. Xiao Pang didn''t bring fishing gear because he didn''t have any. Fang Hao''s gear was still stored in the System Space. Each of them had different circumstances. After picking everyone up and loading the gear. They were finally ready to set off! "gogogo!" Xiao Pang Chen Sheng was very excited, like a wild horse that has broken free. At the meeting earlier, they had already made brief self-introductions. "He''s just like that, don''t mind him." Fang Hao explained to Old Ye. "It''s fine." Old Ye didn''t mind. His personality was also relatively open and generous. That was another reason why Fang Hao wanted to travel with him; he was easygoing. For this trip, Fang Hao drove and they set off together. After passing the toll booth, they quickly got on the highway. Taking the highway, it would take about three hours to reach West Sea City. But taking the national road would probably take twice as long. Once on the highway, Fang Hao finally felt relieved. No more worries about being blocked. "Fang Bro, Ye Bro, once we reach West Sea City, we definitely need to eat well first!" Xiao Pang had been cooped up at home these days, not sleeping well and not eating well either. He had been either half-starving or just eating a bit of instant noodles, there was no nourishment left in his stomach. "Sure." Neither Fang Hao nor Old Ye objected. They indeed needed to have a good meal. And, this meal is also a welcome ceremony for Old Ye, celebrating him becoming a member of our sea outing team. "Ah, the sea, here we come!" "Finally, we can go to the sea." Why does this sound odd? To the sea? To film as a teacher? Isn''t this just like when a group of authors shout about hitting up models in the clubs after their book becomes a hit, it all means diving into work. But Xiao Pang Chen Sheng didn''t mean it that way. "Our goal is... the stars and the sea!" He truly is the team''s joker, specifically there to liven up the mood. With him around, it really wouldn''t get boring. Fang Hao felt like he was driving faster than usual, losing track of time. Soon, they could feel West Sea City approaching. Once off the highway, they were basically entering the territory of West Sea City. Reaching West Sea City, they planned to find a hotel to stay first. It''s not like they would head out to sea the same day they arrive. The body wouldn''t be able to take it. Even though Fang Hao practices Innate Skill daily and has better physical condition than the average person, it wouldn''t be enough. Plus, they still needed to purchase supplies for the sea trip. They would probably need to rest for a day or two before setting out. Moreover, Fang Hao had to release the fishing boat from his System Space so no one would know the origin of the boat. As long as no one saw how it appeared, there would be no problems with the boat. The system had already handled all the paperwork. Within this month, the boat was Fang Hao''s to use as he wished. Once the time was up, the system would retrieve it automatically. Upon reaching the hotel, each of the three got their own room. Xiao Pang initially wanted to room with Fang Hao, but was sternly refused. What a joke. Sharing a room with another guy would be too uncomfortable. What if someone snores at night? How would one sleep? It''s better to have separate rooms, so no one disturbs anyone else. Also, if one feels lonely at night and needs company, calling a ''little card'' wouldn''t affect anyone. After driving for three hours, Fang Hao rested once the rooms were set. After a while, they all went out together to buy clothes and other stuff. Xiao Pang didn''t bring anything; he had to buy all his clothes on the spot. Fang Hao and Old Ye were in charge of buying the sea trip necessities, and Fang Hao also needed to purchase a satellite phone. The signal on the sea isn''t like on land with base stations. The phone signal is good on land. But once out at sea, the signal won''t be as good. In case of special circumstances, the satellite phone might come in handy. However, their fishing trip this time was only in the nearby waters, they wouldn''t go far. So, the signal shouldn''t be too much of an issue. There are also some islands nearby. Maybe they would end up fishing on one of the islands. Start with familiar areas, then gradually move to more distant fishing spots. You eat your meal one bite at a time, and walk your path one step at a time. There''s no rushing it. Shopping took them several hours, and by the time they returned to the hotel, it had just gotten dark. Perfect timing for dinner. They found a decent local restaurant, planning to have a good meal before heading out to sea. Might as well have a feast first. "Welcome Old Ye to joining our sea fishing team." Fang Hao raised his glass, filled with a beverage. "Thank you." Old Ye also raised his glass, feeling somewhat excited. Going out with Fang Hao this time, his mood was really different. Fang Hao''s popularity in Binjiang was extremely high, almost like a big celebrity. Being with Fang Hao felt like encountering an idol. He, too, was a fellow fishing enthusiast. So, he knew very well about Fang Hao''s current fame and popularity. Such close contact naturally brought immense excitement. "Alright, everyone eat, don''t be shy." "I''ll pay for this meal." "No, let me pay for this one." "I got it..." The three competed to pay the bill. All three were not short of money. Chapter 125 - 107 Finally Caught a Fish, the Feel is Different This Time! (Please Subscribe) Before heading out to sea this time, Fang Hao specially went to worship the goddess Mazu. Hoping to turn his luck around and improve his fortunes. No matter what, he must catch fish on this sea outing! This time it was a three-day trip, not just a single day. He refused to believe that after staying at sea for three days, he would be unable to catch any fish. New environment, new atmosphere. Changing to a new environment. When sea fishing, surely his luck couldn''t be that bad again. Not only did he want to catch fish, but he also wanted to catch a shark! To let everyone witness the moment he caught a fish! He even drew a fortune slip while praying to the gods, and he drew a very auspicious one. Now his confidence was even stronger. This was a very auspicious sign; even the gods indicated that his luck would be good this time. How could he not be confident? Instantly filled with confidence. He felt that this was the moment his luck was finally turning. He had been bottling up for so long; it was time for a big move. Catch a shark. Catching ordinary sea fish might not be that shocking. So he might as well catch a shark to show off his skills to everyone. It wasn''t that he had been unable to catch fish before, but that he was conserving his big move! That would be sensational. Hmph, let''s see those who always mocked him, if they could keep the same expression on their faces. Those people would then feel too embarrassed to ask him to drink lake water ever again. "But aren''t some sharks protected species?" Xiao Pang suddenly asked. "Some sharks are protected, and some are not. But even if we do catch a shark while fishing, as long as we release it, there won''t be any issues." Fang Hao had the Ocean Life Atlas, so he wasn''t worried about accidentally catching protected species. "Oh, I see." Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng seemed to understand but not quite, looking a bit confused. But he wasn''t worried, since he wasn''t the only one on this trip; Fang Hao and the others were there too. In case they really did catch a protected animal, they should know what to do. If it really came down to it, they would all face it together. They were all in the same boat, after all, and if they did catch a protected species, they would all be implicated. Thinking this, Xiao Pang felt relieved. Gradually. Sitting on the boat. Xiao Pang also started to feel a bit nauseous. His stomach began to feel uncomfortable. He started to get seasick, not as energetic as he was at the start, and he spoke less. His whole person was listless, lacking vitality. Sitting alone on the deck, leaning against the ship''s railing, feeling like vomiting but unable to. "I have Seasickness Medicine here, do you want to take one?" Old Ye had prepared the medicine in advance, knowing that it was Xiao Pang''s first time on a boat and considering that he might get seasick. Actually, as long as it''s not chronic seasickness, it should be fine. The other party was probably just too used to being on land and had never been on a boat before, so this first time, there was bound to be a reaction. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He should be fine once he gets used to it later. "Give me... give me one." Xiao Pang couldn''t stand it anymore and quickly asked the other party to give him a Seasickness Medicine. Taking the medicine from Old Ye, he swallowed it. Then he went inside the cabin to find a place to lie down. To adjust his state first. With Xiao Pang, the one who enlivened the atmosphere, absent, the boat became much quieter. Fang Hao continued to steer the boat, following the planned route. Currently, they hadn''t reached the first destination of their trip. Old Ye was helping Fang Hao with the observation. Maybe it was after taking a nap. Two hours later, Xiao Pang''s spirits had recovered a lot. He regained his vitality. The previous discomfort had passed. "Ah, seasickness is really unbearable." Earlier, Xiao Pang felt like all his internal organs were churning. It was a very painful experience. "Are you feeling better now?" Fang Hao asked. "I''m fine now," Xiao Pang nodded, having recovered. "Where are we now?" "We should be nearing our destination." As they moved further away from the mainland, their phone signals were getting worse. Fortunately, Fang Hao had a wireless communication streaming device, one of the rewards from the last system prize. So his subsequent live broadcasts wouldn''t be affected. Besides, he also prepared a satellite phone to maintain communication at any time. Except for the inconvenience of the mobile phone, there were no other impacts. After all, Fang Hao didn''t usually play with his phone much and wouldn''t find it boring without it. His greatest pleasure was in fishing. With fishing, he would never be bored. "We''ve arrived near Zhongye Island." "Let''s fish here first." "I''ll stop the boat." Fang Hao started to anchor the boat, and Old Ye threw down the anchor to secure it. In the distance, they could vaguely see an island. This island was the Zhongye Island they had mentioned earlier. With the boat anchored and a nearby island present, it seemed like a nice spot to fish. After anchoring, everyone took out their fishing gear, ready to start. The three of them on the boat, each found their own spot. Then they secured the fishing rods, and that was that. Sea fishing rods are a bit different from freshwater fishing. The fishing line and the rod itself are different. The rod is noticeably shorter, and the line is thicker. As for the bait, they had bought some small fish and shrimp before leaving the shore, which were their bait for fishing. After everyone had their bait ready, they started to cast their hooks into the sea. Then they secured the fishing rods on the boat. After getting everything prepared. Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng went to prepare food for their small team. Bringing Xiao Pang along had its advantages; besides enlivening the atmosphere, there was one most important role - cooking. This completely solved their problem with food. Chapter 126 - 107 Finally Caught a Fish, The Feel This Time Is Different! (Please Subscribe)_2 Fang Hao also brought out the wireless communication live broadcasting equipment awarded by the system. It was one of the rewards from last time when they opened two Diamond Treasure Chests together. This device enables Fang Hao to live stream at sea without signal interference, anywhere in the world, any place can use it. The signal at sea is poor, or even non-existent. This device can make up for that deficiency by using a dedicated wireless satellite communication signal, without any impact. After Fang Hao set up this new device, he started the live stream. The moment he went live, a flood of people entered his live streaming room. "Where is the host now?" People had heard that Fang Hao had gone to sea, so they came to the live stream early to wait. They just waited for Fang Hao to start live streaming to confirm it. When they saw the background behind Fang Hao, everyone was astonished. It''s really the sea! "The host really went to sea." "The host escaped so fast, just a few days ago he was fishing for big catches at Binjiang, now he''s run off to sea." "The host isn''t actually on the run, is he?" "Don''t worry, host, you won''t be penalized for catching a big cannon. On the contrary, there are [streamers] and cash prizes, don''t you want to claim them?" "Could it be that the host has done something and is now deliberately on the run?" The viewers were extremely curious, wondering why Fang Hao had gone to sea this time. No one could figure it out. It might also be that everyone was used to seeing Fang Hao freshwater fishing. Now suddenly running off to sea fishing, they were somewhat unaccustomed. At this moment, seeing Fang Hao live streaming at sea, some media reporters lost heart, giving up the idea of continuing to bother him. The main person had run away, so there was no point in interviewing. Only Sun Zhaopeng, upon seeing Fang Hao''s live stream, was excitedly following it. He relied on Fang Hao for news. He believed in his judgment, that he could get some news from Fang Hao every time. In addition, there were also many others who were looking for Fang Hao, and they too received this news. Once Han Weixiang heard this news, he laughed, "Good boy, that''s a clever tactic." They were very clear about the recent situation with Fang Hao''s rise to fame, definitely without a moment''s rest, everyone would come looking for him. By running away, they could avoid many unnecessary interviews. Saves a lot of trouble. This approach is smart. If they continued to stay in Binjiang, how could they even go out? As soon as Fang Hao started live streaming, his live room became very lively, even more so than before. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Catching the big cannon brought him enormous popularity and traffic. It would be weird if his popularity didn''t explode. In less than a minute, the popularity of his live room reached 3 million, much faster than before. "Is this the guy who caught the big cannon, the angler?" "Wow, he looks pretty handsome." "With that body, he can catch a big cannon? That''s... must be a joke?" Many people who came because of his fame couldn''t believe it when they saw Fang Hao in the live room. "To the ones upstairs, no need to doubt its authenticity, we brothers and sisters viewers in the live room have witnessed it with our own eyes!" "Oh oh." "Right, there''s also an important matter I forgot." "Host! What about the water? Last time you said if you don''t catch any fish, you''d drink lake water." The viewers definitely wouldn''t forget such an important thing. "Yeah, the host still owes us three sips of lake water." "We''re waiting for the host to drink water!" Fang Hao also saw their messages urging him to drink water. As expected, he couldn''t escape it. But Fang Hao wasn''t worried, he had already figured out a countermeasure. Just had to drag it out. "What water? I remember I drank last time." Fang Hao feigned ignorance. "???" "When did you drink it?" "How come we don''t know?" "Host, don''t deceive us." The viewers were all baffled by the bluff, but under the lead of a few viewers, they quickly came back to their senses. They thought Fang Hao was bluffing them. But Fang Hao wouldn''t admit it, and they had no solution. Eventually, Fang Hao gave in a little, "Alright, then wait until the next time I go back to the lakeside to fish, I''ll drink it then." "You guys won''t really have me drink this sea water, right?" Fang Hao stepped back, and the viewers agreed. "Fine, then wait until you go back next time to drink." "Host, don''t think about fooling us again, I''ve jotted it down, there''s no way I''ll forget!" "That''s right, we are not three-year-old kids! Don''t think about deceiving us again!" "" After some casual chat. The popularity in Fang Hao''s live room also surged past 8 million! Starting with 3 million popularity once the stream began, and then in a very short time, it soared to 8 million. The rise in popularity was too fast in just a few minutes. Unusually terrifying. Even scarier than the popularity of traffic-generating celebrities. Ever since catching the big cannon last time, he has been truly on fire. [Ding, congratulations to the host, live room popularity has surpassed 8 million, you have been rewarded with a Diamond Treasure Chest.] Another reward. This is also why Fang Hao always live streams when he goes fishing. It''s for the system rewards. He received another reward this time, and it was just placed in the System Space. "Brother Hao, your float is moving." While Fang Hao was chatting with viewers in the live room, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng called out. He saw that Fang Hao''s float had been pulled under the water. Chapter 127 - 107 Finally Caught a Fish, This Time It Feels Different! (Please Subscribe)_3 He acted upon hearing the noise. Fang Hao instantly stopped caring about the livestream, his attention immediately shifted to the ocean surface. He took the fishing rod from its holder, ready to reel in the catch himself. It seemed that praying had indeed been useful. Today, his luck was extraordinarily good. Look how soon after dropping the rod into the water he had caught a fish. It seemed his luck was turning. He wanted them to see just how big the fish he was catching this time was. When Fang Hao gripped the fishing rod, he could feel the ''fish'' struggling beneath the water. The struggle was fierce. It was definitely a fish. He was all too familiar with this sensation. It was the feeling he had longed for. Unlike the previous catches, this was no inanimate object. It was absolutely a living thing. The strength of its struggle was distinctly palpable. This was a fish. He couldn''t get too excited, couldn''t get too excited. Until he had reeled the fish in, it didn''t count as caught. After all, Fang Hao had a history of losing fish before. Worried that this catch might escape as well, he was very cautious. He controlled the fishing line while pulling it back gradually, draining the fish''s energy. Wow. It was somewhat heavy. Judging by the weight, it must be around a hundred pounds. And this was just the beginning, such a big catch already. His luck wasn''t bad at all. It looked like he actually might catch a shark during this sea fishing trip. "It''s definitely over a hundred pounds." "So cool." Changing locations really did bring good fortune. Fishing here really suited him. Had he known, he would have come sea fishing earlier. Then he wouldn''t have faced so many issues. But fortunately, it wasn''t too late now. Fang Hao could finally experience the thrill of catching a fish. Blub blub blub. There were some bubbles surfacing where his float was. The audience in the livestream was closely following Fang Hao''s every move. "This time he really caught a fish? Or is it the same as before?" "I still don''t think it looks like he caught a fish." "Don''t forget the host''s capability." But most of the online viewers didn''t believe Fang Hao had caught a fish. Instances like this had occurred several times. Each time they thought it was a fish, but it turned out not to be. "I''m telling you, this time it''s definitely a fish, it feels different." "Plus, this fish is heavy, more than a hundred pounds." Fang Hao didn''t care whether the viewers in the livestream believed it or not, he didn''t have the energy to focus on that. He needed to concentrate on reeling in the fish. Achieving a breakthrough from zero. Little by little, he drained the fish''s energy. When the time was almost right, Fang Hao began reeling in. The reel rapidly turned, pulling the line back in. The object below was slowly being hauled up. Fang Hao let out a light breath, his hands tightly gripping the rod. This fish, weighing more than a hundred pounds, he could reel in by himself. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His strength was great now, so this weight wasn''t too challenging for him. Even if it were heavier, he wouldn''t be worried. If worse came to worst, he would just play his trump card, the Infinite Strength Card! Then he could reel in anything. Could this fish possibly be heavier than a cannon? Just as Fang Hao was pulling the object back, the fish seemed to sense it and struggled harder than before. Perhaps this was its last resistance before reaching the limit of its strength. He needed to be even more careful. The time when fish most easily escape is during such moments. Cautiously, Fang Hao let out a bit more line and didn''t keep tightening it. Chapter 128 - 108 Diver: Its my fault, I should not have hit his hook! (Please Subscribe) Cast a long line to catch a big fish. Fang Hao wanted to exhaust the fish''s last bit of strength, leaving it no chance to struggle later. Sea fish are powerful, capable of explosive bursts several times their body weight. A hundred-pound fish can burst with several hundred pounds of force. That''s a lot more ferocious than freshwater fish. So Fang Hao needed to wear out the sea fish first. That would make it easier to bring the fish up later. Fang Hao was extremely excited. This was the first fish he hooked today, and also the first since catching a corpse. He paid extra attention. He dared not be negligent. Tense, unbelievably tense. His palms were sweaty. But still, he held his breath, gripped the fishing rod, and then... began slowly reeling in the line. This time, there was notably less resistance when reeling in. Xiao Pang Chen Sheng and Old Ye both stopped what they were doing and watched Fang Hao. In the live broadcast room, a bunch of viewers were also stunned, gradually sensing something was amiss. This catch didn''t seem like the previous ones. "Could it really be a fish this time?" "No way?" "But from the looks of it, the likelihood of having hooked a fish is quite high." "Could the host be on a lucky streak this time, actually catching fish?" "Are sea fish that easy to catch?" "No, no, no, we absolutely cannot let the host catch a fish, what would become of us then?" "Master Yu, you better run!" A group of viewers in the live broadcast room, upon hearing that Fang Hao might catch a fish, suddenly started praying for the fish to escape. They did not want to see Fang Hao catch a fish. If he did, the fun would be gone. How would they make fun of the host in the future? It might end up with him showing off to them every day. No way, no way. He must not catch a fish. All they could do now was pray through the screen. ... The fishing rod was specially made, very strong; Fang Hao wasn''t worried it would break. His previous rods could even land a cannon. Not to mention this sea fishing rod. Its strength was even better than the previous rods. He was worried about the fishing line and hook. He feared that in a desperate struggle, the fish would break free from the hook and escape. That was his concern. And the reason he was so cautious in playing the fish. He couldn''t be careless. Slowly reeling in the line, pulling the fish up from the sea, gradually... A dark shadow appeared on the surface of the water, slowly revealing its shape. When he clearly saw what it was... "???" Fang Hao''s brain short-circuited. He never would have imagined he''d catch this, the shock was immense. He was completely dumbfounded. More outlandish than anything he had ever experienced. His hands involuntarily stopped moving. Where''s the fish that was promised? WTF! Is this it? He thought he would finally catch a fish, but... his hopes were instantly shattered. His mood plummeted like a roller coaster. Old Ye and Xiao Pang Chen Sheng beside him also had their mouths wide open, staring in disbelief. Obviously none of them expected to catch this. It was a big surprise to everyone. They watched in amazement. "Hao Ge, you caught a diver..." They saw... at the other end of the fishing line was a diver in a wetsuit, with an oxygen mask being lifted out of the water. Yes, they caught a diver. The hook was attached to the strap holding the oxygen tank on the diver''s back. That was why the diver couldn''t break free from the hook; the more he struggled, the more entangled the line became, making it even harder to untie. (;). People exchanged glances. The diver was speechless. How could he have such bad luck, just diving in the area and get caught by someone fishing? The viewers in the live broadcast room saw this scene too. Those who were previously worried about catching fish burst into laughter. "Ha ha ha ha." "He caught a diver?" Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Not a bad catch, over a hundred pounds, must feel great in hand." "Seeing the host so consistent, now I''m relieved." "I was really worried just now, really afraid that the host would catch a fish." "That was a close one, almost caught a fish." "Same old host, same old taste, even when the fishing spot changes, nothing else does." "I''m dying of laughter, definitely have to follow this." The atmosphere in the live broadcast room exploded the moment Fang Hao caught a diver. The chat was awash with comments. Those gifting rewards and sending presents increased exponentially. They just loved scenes like this, loved to see Fang Hao not catching fish. "But catching a diver... does that mean there''s a script?" Soon, viewers started to speculate. "Haha, did he catch one of his own?" "Host, you claimed there was no script?" "Haha, case closed, the host''s fishing has a script, deliberately arranging divers to hang things underwater." "I always wondered why every time he fishes, he can never catch fish, only weird things." "How was the body even hung there?" "Hey, ghost caller, we''d like to report a murderer..." More viewers joked about it. They were just teasing Fang Hao. Many of them knew that catching a diver was surely an accident. It wasn''t something arranged by Fang Hao. What kind of arrangement would allow discovery of an ancient sunken ship, the Marquis Wu Ying''s Tomb, or a cannon from the war era... Chapter 129 - 108 Diver: Its my fault, I shouldnt have bumped into his hook! (Subscribe please)_2 If he had that capability, he shouldn''t be fishing but should be a treasure-hunting expert instead. And a cannon isn''t something just anyone can handle. Only a freak like Fang Hao would have the strength and means that others don''t. ... While the livestream viewers were playfully teasing, Old Ye and Xiao Pang Chen Sheng quickly reacted and stretched out their hands to help pull the diver up. Fang Hao finally snapped back to reality, hurried over to help the other party unhook and disentangle the fishing line, all the while giving the diver a mournful look. That look was saying, give my fish back... The diver felt goosebumps as Fang Hao stared at him, his anger dissipating in an instant, and even became timid, retracting his neck. He sought refuge towards Xiao Pang Chen Sheng. So scary, the look in his eyes felt as if he was going to be eaten. His anger disappeared in a flash. He was alone, and there were three of them on the other side. It was wiser to be subdued. If things escalated, he would be at a loss. Well, let''s just let it go. What''s more, he saw that they were still livestreaming. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Things just got more embarrassing. A social death on the spot. If his friend found out about this, wouldn''t he be laughed at for several years? "Uh, friend... sorry about that." Old Ye was the first to speak up and apologize to the diver. The diver''s response left Old Ye dumbfounded, "No, no, no, I''m the one who should apologize, it was my carelessness that got caught on the hook." I shouldn''t have come diving here, I should have picked another spot. When the diver entered the water, he never expected there would be people fishing nearby. But luck was not on his side. It just so happened that he encountered Fang Hao and his crew and got caught up. In all his years of diving, this was the first time he''d been fished up by someone else. Old Ye: "..." It felt like the roles were reversed. It seemed like they were the ones who fished the person up, yet the other party kept apologizing. "Hahaha, this diver dude is hilarious, saying it was his own fault he got caught on the hook." "Diver, brother, if you''re being threatened, blink, and we''ll call the police for you." The viewers, who loved a good spectacle, were having a great time. Fang Hao''s heart was also filled with gloom for a long while. He had been quite happy, but his mood was now ruined. This was just too embarrassing. Just a moment ago, he was excitedly boasting about catching a big fish to smash their faces, only to end up smashing his own face. He was so embarrassed he could almost dig out a three-bedroom apartment on the deck with his toes. Fortunately, Fang Hao had a good mindset. He had experienced many setbacks, what was one more? Gradually adjusting his mood, he then apologized to the diver they had caught. The diver quickly waved his hands, "It''s nothing, it''s nothing." He felt that Fang Hao''s gaze was a bit off and thought it best to make a hasty retreat. And he had decided not to come diving here ever again. He would find a new spot. "I''ve got something else to do, I''ll head off now." "Bro, maybe check your equipment to see if there''s any damage?" This was important. If there was damage to the diving suit or the oxygen tank, it could be a matter of life and death. This was not a matter to be taken lightly, no joking around. The diver, after hearing Fang Hao''s words, also hurriedly checked his diving gear. After a thorough inspection, all was found to be intact. The hook had only caught onto the strap securing the oxygen tank. And it hadn''t damaged the oxygen hose. "Brother, take care, goodbye." Having confirmed everything was fine, he put his equipment back on and dived back into the water... With a splash, he entered the water. Goodbye, goodbye my ass. Never again! He sure didn''t want to be fished out a second time. That would be even more embarrassing. After the diver disappeared, Fang Hao slumped down like a deflated ball, leaning on the cabin door. His heart was weary. Dammit. Is this what a top-notch fortune means? Although it was indeed better than catching a corpse since they caught a live person. But this was not what he wanted. Fang Hao didn''t have high hopes; he had just one simple wish... to catch fish. Even if it was just a tiny fish, he would be content. Instead of not catching any fish at all, he caught a living person. Couldn''t he have just a moment of joy? With so many fish in the sea, what''s wrong with catching one? "Hahaha, that diver took off so fast, was he afraid of being tied to a rock and thrown in the sea?" "I can''t, I''m going to laugh so hard I develop abs." "This is just too funny." "Host, come clean, did you arrange for the diver to hook the fish underwater?" "Hmm, I guessed it, the host wanted to cheat!" "Exactly, that way he could bring the fish up." "I knew it, how could the host end up at sea this time, so that was the plan." People changed their tune, suspecting that since the previous fishing efforts were not according to the script, they should consider another theory. Could it be that since he hadn''t caught any fish the previous times, this time he deliberately arranged for someone to hook fish under the water? But because they were too eager, they didn''t manage to hook any fish and ended up pulling the diver up instead. It was a plausible suspicion. But suspicion was merely suspicion. "Can I say it wasn''t me who arranged it, would you believe that?" "Believe you? Hah! You''re a sly old geezer." "If we believed you, you should''ve drunk the lake water during your previous attempts." Chapter 130 - 108 Diver: Its my fault, I shouldnt have bumped into his hook! (Subscribe please)_3 This is really case of bringing up exactly what shouldn''t be mentioned. "Hey, looks like you guys are really smart, can''t fool you at all." "You guessed it right, I arranged for the diver to go underwater and hang the fish, cost me half of five hundred bucks." Fang Hao also started shooting the breeze with them. This time, the one who got fished up was a diver, which really hurt Fang Hao''s feelings. The sea journey had just started, and it kicked off on the wrong foot. "You guys think, will I be able to catch any fish this time going out to sea?" Fang Hao turned to look at Xiao Pang and Old Ye, really lacking confidence now. "Of course, you can." "Hao bro, think about it from another angle. This time you fished up a living person, isn''t that a good omen? It''s definitely better than fishing up a corpse, right?" You''re good at metaphors, keep using them. Next time, don''t use metaphors. The last thing Fang Hao wanted to mention was about fishing up bodies. This sometimes made him think of the nickname ''Corpse-fishing streamer.'' "It''s just the beginning, you''ll definitely be able to fish up some fish," Old Ye also chimed in comfortingly. Under their consoling, Fang Hao gradually came out of his dejected mood. Collecting himself, regaining his spirit, and setting off again. Confidence was restored. "That''s right, it''s just the beginning." "I will definitely catch some fish." It''s just a small setback. Not a big deal. What hasn''t he experienced before? It''s just fishing up a diver, no biggie. It''s not possible that he''ll fish up a diver every single time. Besides, compared to previous luck, there''s improvement this time. At least it''s a living, moving thing. If luck improves each time, maybe next time he''ll actually catch a fish? With this change in thinking, Fang Hao''s mind became lively again. This left the viewers in the live stream dumbfounded. "Eh? Does the host feel confident again?" Fang Hao''s ability to adapt mentally is really not bad. Ordinary people definitely can''t reach this level. This might also be another reason why many people like Fang Hao. [Ding, congratulations host, the live room''s popularity has reached nine million, rewarding a Diamond Treasure Chest.] Rewards were issued again, another Diamond Treasure Chest. This time, the reward was for reaching a popularity of nine million. Just as he fished up the diver, his popularity surged to nine million. Reaching a new height. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Super hot. The previous popularity, coupled with the effects of this live session. The effect is maxed out. Many people are curious and popped into his live stream. Once they watched, they couldn''t bear to leave. After surpassing nine million in popularity, reaching ten million is just a step away. Many people are also waiting for the moment he breaks ten million. Perhaps, this time they can witness this record being set. Witnessing the birth of a streamer with ten million popularity. Su Baige, at Hu Ya Company, sitting in her seat, was looking at the back-end data anxiously yet expectantly, watching the continuously rising numbers. She prayed and waited for this moment to arrive. She watched every step of Fang Hao''s growth, and watched his popularity increase little by little. The whole Hu Ya benefits greatly, the platform''s overall traffic has increased by a fifth, already close to surpassing Shark Platform, about to become the leader. And the better Fang Hao performs, the higher his popularity, Shark Platform feels very hurt, their hearts about to be pierced. They lost a cash cow. The arrival of the system''s reward notification also brought some solace to Fang Hao''s heart. Considered as a compensation for not catching any fish just now. Is it easy for him to fish? Not at all. Feels like his heart disease is about to be scared out. Adjusting his breathing, adjusting his state. Chapter 131 - 109: Brother, Did You Install a Tracker on Me? (Please Subscribe) Zhongye Island to the southwest. Splash. A head emerged from the sea surface, carefully looking around after coming out of the water, observing the nearby sea level to see if there were any other boats. His gaze was very vigilant. As if guarding against something. After confirming there were no boats around, he felt slightly relieved. And there were no fishermen nearby either. "Diving here, I probably won''t get caught by a fishing hook again." This person was the diver Chen Wen who was just fished up by Fang Hao. Being fished up while diving, what an embarrassing incident. He definitely didn''t want to repeat that experience. "Must have not checked the almanac before going out today." He decided that next time before going diving, he''d check the almanac first. If the day wasn''t good, he wouldn''t go out. As for today''s incident of being fished up, he absolutely couldn''t let it slip, otherwise, his friends would laugh him to death. He didn''t want to become the butt of the joke. His only worry now was whether the other party was livestreaming at the time. He didn''t know how many people were watching. If there were... then there''d be no escaping it. "Back then I was wearing an oxygen mask, probably not many people recognized me." "Hope not" Yet in his heart, he still felt a bit guilty, hardly convincing even himself. Forget it, forget it. Stop thinking about it. Diver Chen Wen shook his head and stopped thinking about these matters. His biggest hope was that not many people were watching the other guy''s stream, then it would be okay. Just keep enjoying diving. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fishing up a diver, a little interlude it was. Everyone took it as a jesting topic, joking around in the live stream room. "The fisherman who can fish up a cannon, indeed extraordinary, distinct at first go, love it." "Starting now, I''m a fan of the host. If anyone dares to diss the host, I''ll stand with them in dissent!" "Me too, I love watching the host feed the fish the most." "Hahaha, that''s so mean, but I like it." "A hundred pounds of fans, ninety pounds of betrayal." "A fairy is only ninety pounds, thanks." "Eh? Girls actually like watching this? I thought only uncles were into this." "Girls? Where are the girls?" The live stream room suddenly became noisy, everyone wanted to see the girls. "Who said that, we girls also like to watch fishing, it''s not just your guys'' prerogative." The pretty one is right, us girls also love watching fishing." To everyone''s surprise, a bunch of girls popped up in the live stream room momentarily. That''s when everyone realized, Fang Hao''s female fans were not few. The crowd got excited, wolves whipped into a frenzy. "Wow, miss, how about going fishing together someday?" "I can take you to see goldfish too." "Ey yo, you guys are so greasy, wasn''t it said that fishermen were no good?" "Who said fishermen are no good?! (angry)" "" Fang Hao, seeing the content chatted in the live stream, immediately laughed and fanned the flames. "I can verify, I have a friend who fishes because he''s too timid, scared to go home, that''s why he fishes everyday." "The host is talking about himself, right?" "How could it be!?" "I do it seven times a day, each time from an hour minimum." Righteously dispelling those rumors. "Understood, the host is still a virgin." "I''m here cuddling my girlfriend watching the single''s live stream." "" Darn, so annoying. "MODERATOR!!!" "Don''t let this person speak anymore, mute him!" "Getting anxious, getting anxious." "The host got anxious." After a bit of teasing. Fang Hao refocused on fishing. He rearranged the fish hook, replacing the one that had caught the diver. The hook was a bit deformed. No longer usable. Just as Fang Hao was about to cast the hook again, he suddenly paused. He looked around at the environment. Thinking it over, better change spots. This spot, instantly catching a diver, clearly wasn''t a good one. And because of the commotion just now, even if there were fish, it might have been disturbed. Might even have been scared away, which wouldn''t be surprising. Better to change spots, start fresh. He shared his thoughts with Old Ye and Xiao Pang. The two had no objections, they hadn''t caught any fish either. Changing spots, they might catch fish. If they did catch fish, they could have fish for dinner. "Have heard that sea fish tastes good." Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng, thinking of eating fish, immediately drooled. He wanted to eat fish. He loved eating fish by nature, having frequently indulged in his own home fishpond. Unfortunately, now the fishpond was gone, requisitioned, no more fish to eat in the future. Would have to fish himself or buy from the market. "Let''s aim to catch a fish today." Everyone was brimming with confidence. Since deciding to change spots, Old Ye went to retrieve the previously dropped anchor, while Fang Hao went to steer the boat. They weren''t planning to go very far. Just find a new spot nearby. Possibly just circle around Zhongye Island. After all was packed up, Fang Hao drove the boat around nearby, then chose a spot where the water was deeper to stop. This is their new fishing spot. Planning to continue fishing here. The previous incident of fishing up the diver, they gradually put it behind them, starting to fish again. Recasting the hook and waiting. "I feel like... there must be plenty of fish down there." Chapter 132 - 109: Bro, did you install a tracker on me? (Subscription Request)_2 Fang Hao was confident. He felt the location here was good, otherwise he wouldn''t have stopped the boat here. Xiao Pang was nodding like crazy, very supportive. The best at warming up the scene, the little prince. After mooring the boat, the three of them readjusted their fishing hooks and baited them again before casting the lines. They weren''t expecting to catch any large fish. Just casually catching something like a sea bass or a black porgy would suffice. They didn''t aim for precious big fish like tuna; they wouldn''t be found here anyway. Once ready, they cast their hooks smoothly in one fluid motion. The hooks landed steadily in the water. The sound was very pleasing. Now, it was just a matter of waiting. Fang Hao had a relaxed and comfortable expression. Sitting on the deck, he waited for the fish to bite. Xiao Pang and Old Ye, each focusing on their own, were also hoping to catch fish soon so they could have fish for dinner. "Something''s moving!" The next second. Xiao Pang shouted. "Fang Hao, your fishing rod is moving." Hmm? So quick? How long has it been? Fang Hao immediately jumped up on the deck, not even caring to dust off his pants. His eyes shifted towards his fishing rod. Hey, and just then... he saw the float being pulled down. Not bad. Fish on the line. Fang Hao''s eyes brightened. But as he went to grab the rod, he silently hoped there wouldn''t be any trouble this time, definitely wanted to catch the fish. Hope there wasn''t any weird stuff again. Also, hopefully, there were no divers around. He had just caught one previously. It shouldn''t be so unlucky this time. Shouldn''t be so many divers around. And he had changed locations, so he should not encounter any. The sea is vast; what are the chances? Fang Hao then gripped the fishing rod. Wow. This strength is something. Fang Hao immediately gripped the rod tightly, being careful not to let the fish pull the rod into the water. That would be bad. Wait? But after a couple of tugs, Fang Hao felt something was off, the feel wasn''t quite right. Because the feel of the rod was similar to the previous one. A strong sense of familiarity overwhelmed him. This... Fang Hao immediately had a bad feeling, his complexion subtly changing. He had guessed what was beneath the water. But even guessing, he still had to pull it up first. Seconds later, a dark figure surfaced from the sea, revealing a familiar form. No surprises there. Once again, he had caught the diver. Coincidentally, it was the same person. Still hooked by the fishing hook on the strap on his back, which was the strap holding his oxygen tank. A repeat performance. The two met eyes, filled with a hint of confusion. "? ? ?" Diver Chen Wen couldn''t fathom how he could be caught up again. He had deliberately avoided the area to prevent being caught by the same person again. Before diving, he had checked the surroundings to make sure there were no boats nearby before he went underwater. But how long had he been diving? And then he was pulled up again. And the person who pulled him up was none other than the one who had done it before. Diver Chen Wen was speechless. He had never been so unlucky. Fang Hao thought the same. He too had changed locations just to avoid catching a diver again, but ironically, he had caught the diver again. It was the same diver he had previously caught. What a cursed connection. Both were speechless beyond disbelief. "Bro, did you put a tracker on me?" Diver Chen Wen said somberly, on the verge of tears. Could it be this precise? Could it be this coincidental? Always him and nobody else. He was completely out of patience. Such misfortune had never befallen him. But today, he experienced it. Not only once but twice. Coincidentally, by the same person. This made Chen Wen suspect whether the other had placed a tracker on him. Otherwise, how could it be so coincidental? And this scene made the viewers in the live stream burst into laughter. They had been following the whole time. "HAHAHA, this is too funny." "Is it that diver again?" "Diver: I don''t know if I should say this, but why do you only catch me?" Fang Hao''s live stream room was in complete chaos, with a flurry of comments, everyone bursting into laughter. What a comedy this is. "Diver: So I''m an unwanted comedian now, am I?" Truly hilarious. Everyone had never seen such a scene before. The same diver, caught twice, and by the same person. You''d think it''d make sense if they were in the same place. But ironically, they both had changed spots. "So what''s the reason?" "Because of love?" "LOL." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The viewers in the live stream were more than delighted. This was their favorite type of content. What could be more joyful than this? "It''s a fateful encounter against all odds." "Wow, I can sense some CP feels." Some girls with a fondness for romantic pairings felt their hearts stir. Seemed like they sensed a couple in the making. "Stop, stop, although the host is single, he can''t be bent." The group in the live room was enjoying themselves immensely. The atmosphere was very relaxed. They loved watching scenes like this, especially seeing Fang Hao in distress made them even happier. Chapter 133 - 109: Bro, did you install a tracker on me? (Please subscribe)_3 ... Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao felt like he was having a pain in the neck. Such ludicrous things always happen to him. What kind of luck is this? He was utterly speechless. Once was not enough; now it happened for the second time. Fang Hao once again fished diver Chen Wen onto the boat, shocking both Xiao Pang and old Ye nearby. They widened their eyes, unable to believe what they were seeing. They confirmed that Fang Hao had no idea where the diver was prior to this. In fact, to avoid the other party, they even switched to a new fishing spot. Who could have known that the other party had the same idea? It was bizarrely coincidental that they ended up in the same place. "Where did I know you were? I thought you were still over there." After pulling him out of the water, Fang Hao said frustratingly. It wasn''t intentional, after all. "Having been fished up once already, how could I dare to continue diving in the same spot? I definitely had to change locations," diver Chen Wen said helplessly. These two experiences left a deep scar in his heart. Damned fisherman! From now on, during his dives, he would make sure to check if anyone was fishing nearby right away. And he had confirmed that there were no boats nearby after he changed locations. But just after he dived in, Fang Hao had moved his boat here to keep fishing. It just so happened that their thoughts coincided completely, leading to this situation. Diver Chen Wen simply took off his gear and lay down on the deck, sprawling out without wanting to move. He didn''t want to continue diving, either. If he kept diving, who knew how many more times he would be fished up? Tired, just let it be. Today he must have failed to check the almanac because he was so unlucky. "..." "Bro, what are you doing?" Diver Chen Wen''s actions left Fang Hao quite puzzled. "Tired, resting." "..." Damn, if you''re tired, go home. What''s with you resting here? "Aren''t you diving anymore?" "Bro, do you think I can keep diving?" "Fine, where''s your boat? I''ll take you back." "Just drop me off at the shore," he said before closing his eyes. He knew Fang Hao was live streaming, and that his being fished up again must have been broadcasted. But he didn''t care anymore, let it be live streamed. Maybe he''s just live streaming for fun, and doesn''t have many followers. A big livestreamer wouldn''t travel without a team. This clearly looks like a casual amateur livestreamer with only a few followers. He didn''t take it seriously. He figured those few fans in the livestream wouldn''t impact him, surely no one would see. However, what he didn''t know was. There happened to be someone familiar with him in the livestream who saw him being fished up. "Eh? Isn''t that Chen Wen?" "The one who was fished up twice just now is him?" "Bro above, you know him?" "Of course, we were university classmates, and roommates in the dorm." Social death scene... Such an embarrassing incident was just seen by his classmate. When diver Chen Wen later saw the message from this classmate, he knew he was done for. The news must have spread. Many people he knew would find out that he was fished up twice while diving. It''s like being drunk; being drunk isn''t scary, what''s scary is having people remind you about it the next day. What Chen Wen would go through next would be like this. At every class reunion, these incidents would become a topic for teasing at the dinner table. ... Xiao Pang Chen Sheng and old Ye looked at each other, not knowing what to say. Such an event was their first time witnessing it. If it were someone else, they definitely wouldn''t understand. But for Fang Hao, it somehow made sense. People have fished up cannons, so fishing up a diver... seems quite normal. Just this diver, this poor kid... quite unlucky. Chapter 134 - 110: You Better Wear Helmets When Fishing in the Future! (Subscribe Please) Four people were on the boat, and the atmosphere was somewhat awkward. No one spoke. Only the occasional sound of the waves slapping against the hull broke the silence. Diver Chen Wen was lying on the deck, listless as a salted fish, too lazy to even turn over. He stared blankly at the sky. He felt so tired. He felt like he couldn''t love anymore. Being fished out twice in a row while diving, his luck was unmatched. It was unprecedented in the diving world. If word got out, he''d be laughed at every day. His reputation would be ruined. Luckily, not many people knew about this. "Bro, is diving fun?" After a long while, Xiao Pang Chen Sheng was the first to break the awkward silence by pushing Chen Wen''s arm, asking curiously. Hearing Xiao Pang ask about diving, Chen Wen''s eyes finally showed a glimmer of light. "It''s okay." "How expensive is a single dive?" Xiao Pang continued to ask. "If you find someone to guide you, it''s just a few hundred yuan each time." Upon hearing this, Xiao Pang immediately became excited, "Bro, we also brought diving gear on the boat, how about I give you 500 yuan and you take me diving?" Chen Wen''s expression instantly fell, and he carried no intention to comply. He wasn''t in the mood. He turned his back on Xiao Pang, no longer wanting to bother with him. This wasn''t about the money. Why dive again? To be fished out by you all over again? He was determined not to dive today no matter what. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He must have not checked the almanac before leaving home; his luck was terribly bad. Chen Sheng did not mind the other''s attitude and continued to chat with him, asking for his name. "Bro, what''s your name?" "I didn''t call out," Chen Wen replied irritably, still irritated. It was unclear whether he was angry with Chen Sheng or just sulking. "Bro, I''m asking for your name..." "..." "Chen Wen." "Oh, bro, I didn''t expect us to have the same last name. I''m Chen Sheng." Xiao Pang became excited. Despite diver Chen Wen''s cold demeanor, Xiao Pang continued chatting enthusiastically. He also introduced his companions, Fang Hao and Ye Zhi. "This is Brother Ye, who used to be a sailor, and now he fishes with us at sea." "This is our Captain Hao, a Fishing streamer, and we are all his fans." After hearing Xiao Pang''s introduction, Chen Wen finally reacted a bit. When Xiao Pang mentioned that he was a Fishing streamer, it sparked Chen Wen''s curiosity about how many followers he had. He had been live-streamed being fished out twice. If there weren''t many fans, it would be somewhat of a relief. But if there were more... That seemed unlikely. He didn''t know Fang Hao and didn''t think he was a very popular streamer. Chen Wen sat up from the deck, ignoring Xiao Pang, who was too annoying as he kept talking non-stop. Instead, he looked curiously at Fang Hao and the simple live streaming equipment beside him. "Are you a Fishing streamer?" "So how many people are in this live streaming room?" This was the question he really cared about. "It''s alright." Alright? That seemed very average. Chen Wen felt somewhat relieved; he figured that Fang Hao was just being modest about how many people were in his live stream room. He gave Fang Hao some face by not pressing further. However, what he didn''t know was that Fang Hao''s "alright" was an understatement. There were over nine million viewers in the live room... that''s not just alright, that''s incredible. With a few more hundred thousand viewers, he could be in the league of ten-million viewers streamers. But because his rise was too rapid and had only recently become popular, Chen Wen hadn''t noticed. This was also why Fang Hao seemed unfamiliar to him. "Bro, what''s the name of your live stream channel? I''ll support you when I have time." Though he was a diver, he occasionally watched fishing streams. But that would have to wait until he was back on shore. This location was one of their deep-sea bases, where he spent most of his time. Only during vacations would he return to West Sea City. "Serious Fishing Mr. Fang." Before Fang Hao could respond, Xiao Pang had already answered first. "You can check it out when you''re free, it''s very interesting." "Alright." Chen Wen nodded. As they chatted, the boat was almost arriving at the island, where there was a small dock. Fang Hao docked the boat. Chen Wen also packed up his diving gear, preparing to disembark. But before leaving, he invited Fang Hao and the others, "Do you want to come and visit our diving base?" Although their acquaintance was somewhat unusual and not necessarily pleasant, at least... they knew each other. "Maybe later, we still have to continue fishing." Fang Hao and the others had no plans to go on the island and wanted to continue fishing. Besides two rounds of fishing up a diver, they hadn''t caught any fish. They wanted to keep fishing. As for diving. Fang Hao didn''t need anyone else to guide him; he knew how to dive, and they had brought their own diving gear. Later, he would take Xiao Pang and others diving. He hadn''t mentioned this before because Chen Wen was there, and it wasn''t appropriate to say it directly in front of him. Seeing that Fang Hao and the others still wanted to continue fishing, Chen Wen''s expression slightly changed. He now had a psychological shadow over the word "fishing." Chapter 135 - 110: You Better Wear Helmets When Fishing in the Future! (Subscribe Please)_2 Anyway, no matter what, he definitely wouldn''t go into the water again today. "Where will you be fishing tomorrow?" He still tried to ask about their plans for the next day; it was better to find out in advance. If he had to dive tomorrow, he would be sure to avoid them. "We''ll probably head in the direction of Fei Island." Fang Hao and his group had long decided on their sailing route, and this departure was wholly in line with it. Towards Fei Island, huh. The diver Chen Wen took a mental note; as long as he didn''t go in that direction tomorrow, he''d be fine. That way, he could avoid them. And not worry about the risk of being caught again. "Bro, are you going to come fishing with us too?" Xiao Pang misunderstood, excitedly asking. "" Chen Wen pulled a smile, who the hell wants to go fishing with you. I just want to know where you''ll be so I can specifically avoid you. That way I won''t have to go through what happened before. Being caught while diving is just too embarrassing, too awkward. Luckily not many people know, otherwise, it would be social death for me. "Hehe, maybe another time." He forced a laugh, a skin-deep smile, and casually brushed it off. Fang Hao probably guessed his thoughts and didn''t press the issue, to save him some face. "Alright, we''ll fish together another time." "Let''s go." Fang Hao went back to the cockpit and drove the boat out of the harbor. Ready to find a new spot for fishing. "Haha, that dude must have been spooked, asking the streamer about their plans for tomorrow, probably to avoid them so he won''t get caught again." "That diver really is unlucky, anyone who gets caught twice while diving would be traumatized, you know." "Anyone would be unable to handle it, if I were pulled up consecutively, I''d probably react the same way." The viewers in the live stream room watched this scene amusedly. They all found it funny. They could feel the diver''s internal frustration and resentment. "Why don''t the streamer steer clear of there tomorrow and catch them by surprise?" "Hahahaha... then this dude might just get caught a third time." "Speaking of fish, we can''t guarantee the streamer will catch those, but with this diver, I think it''s a sure catch for the streamer." "I reckon that diver would fight for his life against the streamer!" The crowd was looking forward to the moment when Fang Hao would catch him again tomorrow. Fang Hao saw these comments and knew the viewers were just looking for trouble. But he wouldn''t grant their wish. What a joke, if he caught a diver again, not just the other party, but he himself might go mad. He wanted to catch fish! Not a diver. Nor anything else. "Don''t worry, I won''t be catching any divers after this," Fang Hao declared firmly. "Oh, the streamer is getting confident again." "Now I''m relieved, the streamer is surely going to continue catching divers." "There can''t be just one diver in the sea, right?" "Hehe, looking forward to the streamer catching the next lucky diver." "" These guys don''t hope for my success; they just want to see me fail. Hmph. I won''t give them the satisfaction! Just wait and see how I catch fish and prove these trolls wrong. Fang Hao was still confident. Despite his repeated failures, he hadn''t given up and kept his strong belief in himself. He continued to sail, searching for new fishing spots. Watching the fishing boat leave the harbor, watching Fang Hao and his group''s receding figures, Chen Wen wiped the sweat from his forehead And muttered silently, goodbye, and never see you again! He always felt that encountering these people wasn''t a good thing. Anyway, he thought he needed to be more careful when he went diving in the next few days. Who knows if they would meet again. Even though he had asked about their destination for tomorrow, he couldn''t guarantee they wouldn''t double back. Right. The other party is a streamer. They would definitely keep streaming live. Before setting off, he could also check their live stream to decide where to go. Chen Wen was actually curious to see what this person''s livestream was like. It piqued his curiosity. "Ah Wen, you''re back so early today?" His colleagues at the base were somewhat surprised to see him return. "I wasn''t feeling too great today, so I came back to rest." Chen Wen didn''t bring up the matter of getting hooked while diving. It''s best to keep such an embarrassing story to myself, no need for others to know. That''s just too humiliating. If word gets out, I''ll be the butt of the jokes at the base for the next three months. "Got a cold?" "No, just not feeling well, I''m going to rest." "Oh, okay." The colleague didn''t suspect anything else. After putting away his diving equipment, he went to the bathhouse to clean up, changed into a clean set of clothes, and returned to his room. But there wasn''t much to do on Fei Island by himself. Other than watching dramas, it seemed there wasn''t much else going on. Lying in his room for a while, he picked up his tablet to check out the live stream of that Fishing streamer. To see what was happening with them now. At the same time, he could also get a sense of what their live stream room was like. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He searched for "Serious Fishing Mr. Fang" and quickly found the streamer''s channel. Then he clicked to enter. Once in the live stream room, he could see three people on the boat. The three of them were sitting in different spots, each fishing. Everything seemed normal. But why were there so many bullet comments? He didn''t turn off the comment display, so upon entering he saw many comments on the screen. And many of them mentioned him, poking fun at the incident of him being caught. Seeing this made Chen Wen furrow his eyebrows and immediately brought back the memory of being hooked. It''s not that you''re afraid of experiencing embarrassing things; it''s the constant reminders from others that are the real fear. His expression soured in an instant. Damn it. So I''m being treated like a joke. He had a bad feeling. He then checked out the live stream room''s status. When he saw the data there, he thought he had seen it wrong. Over nine hundred thousand viewers? Wait a second. He felt something was off and counted again. One, ten, hundred... ten thousand, a million! Over nine million viewers! He had finally counted it clearly. What''s this if not a surprise? This... Chen Wen was completely flabbergasted. Over nine million viewers in the live stream room Did I get caught on camera by a live stream channel with over nine million viewers??? Meaning at the time, there must have been at least several hundred thousand people watching him get caught? He had thought Fang Hao''s live stream only had a few viewers, and his head instantly went blank, with a rush of blood heading straight to his forehead. "This is called ''okay''?" He had taken their "okay" to mean a few hundred viewers. He had no clue that the live room actually had so many people. Over nine million viewers in a live stream, what kind of concept is that!!! That''s already a top contender in the live streaming industry. That''s definitely several hundred thousand people watching the live stream. Without any doubt, he must have hit the hot search on Weibo. Diver Chen Wen took a deep breath; he was reluctant to open Weibo. But in the end, curiosity overcame everything, and he clicked on Weibo... And there it was, in eighth place on the hot search topic list. [Fishing Dude Catches Diver at Sea!] "..." He knew it. In an instant, Chen Wen felt like his head had exploded with a buzzing sound. Looking at the comments below the hot search, each one mocking him. He flopped down on the bed, feeling utterly drained. Might as well be destroyed, so tired. He hadn''t imagined that he''d one day trend on the hot search, only as the subject of ridicule. How the hell is he going to mix in the diving community after this?! The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Chen Wen''s eyes were beginning to redden. In the end, he gritted his teeth and uttered a sentence. "Better not let me see any fishing in the future!" "And you fishers better wear helmets while fishing!!!" Chen Wen felt like he was about to explode. Now, there was only one thought in his mind: to never encounter any Fishing streamers again. Chapter 136 - 111 Reward: Black Gold Treasure Chest! (Please Subscribe) "Yawn." The sea breeze blew. Fang Hao suddenly felt his nose get irritated and couldn''t help but sneeze. "Strange, why did I suddenly sneeze?" He muttered to himself and didn''t think too much of it. Instead, he continued to focus on fishing. Fang Hao steered the boat away from Zhongye Island, choosing a new spot far from the island. There were no islands in sight anymore. Azure sea and sky, endless and vast. The scenery was beautiful, intoxicating involuntarily. Gazing at the boundless sea, one''s mood would naturally improve, feeling more open and relaxed. The spirits of Fang Hao and his team were lifted considerably. "We shouldn''t be fishing up any divers here, should we?" Xiao Pang casually mentioned. Old Ye glanced at him and shook his head, not saying anything. Fang Hao also turned to look at him but didn''t say anything either. Xiao Pang quickly covered his mouth, realizing he had said something wrong. That was killing the mood. Everyone had been in high spirits, but bringing up that past incident could ruin it. "Haha, um..." "We should be able to catch some fish today, right, Brother Hao?" He quickly changed the subject. Having fished with Fang Hao for so long, he knew Fang Hao''s biggest wish was to catch fish. "Old Ye, do you think 170 pounds of bait can lure a shark?" Fang Hao asked Old Ye suddenly. "I think it''s possible," Old Ye replied with a smile. "..." Xiao Pang knew to keep his mouth shut at this time. Because he was that 170-pound bait. The three of them readjusted their fishing rods, set the bait again, and cast back into the sea. Continuing their sea fishing. The sea was still calm for now. About ten minutes passed. Old Ye''s float moved. Under everyone''s watchful eyes, Old Ye caught the first fish, a yellow croaker, weighing a little over two pounds. Finally, there was a catch. Old Ye catching a fish was an encouragement for their little team. At least it was a good start, ensuring they wouldn''t end up catching nothing. With one, there comes two... they would catch more fish. Confidence surged. Old Ye''s fish brought more than just good luck! Regardless of the fish''s value. Having fish was enough. Fang Hao wasn''t picky. Having come all this way, he definitely wanted to catch a fish to take back. Then, after another ten minutes, Old Ye caught a second fish, also a yellow croaker. This one was smaller than the first. The third fish came even faster, caught just one minute after casting. Catching three fish in a row, Old Ye made an appearance in the livestream. The livestream chat exploded with exclamations. "Wow, Old Ye''s skill is solid, caught three in just a short while." "See, that''s skill." "Newbie here, how many has the streamer caught?" "He''s caught two (divers)!" "Hahaha." The atmosphere in the livestream room was lifted once again. The previous diver-catching incident was being joked about again. Fang Hao simply turned a blind eye, pretending not to see. He was accustomed to it anyway; among ten people in this livestream room, eleven were trolls. It felt strange to him if a day went by without being teased. But it was Fang Hao''s own fault for having so many memes about him. Starting as the Corpse-fishing streamer, he had accrued a multitude of nicknames. And indeed, his luck was terrible. He had yet to catch a fish, always reeling in unexpected items. He could catch anything. Except... fish. This was truly annoying. For a fisherman, not catching fish, how awkward is that? Sigh. Fang Hao let out a sigh, hoping that after worshiping the gods and drawing a fortune stick this time before going to seasince he drew a very auspicious signhe should encounter no issues and definitely catch some fish. Old Ye had already caught several fish. Fang Hao remained calm and composed, gazing at the vast sea. The more at such a time, the more serene and unhurried he felt. Since he believed he would catch fish, there was no need to worry about the ticking seconds. Not catching fish at the moment didn''t mean he would never catch any. With so many fish in the sea, he was sure to succeed. Fang Hao just hoped he wouldn''t catch any more weird objects. Of course, no more divers either. Catching a diver again would be impolite. Maybe then the divers would want to chop him up and feed him to the fish. Besides Fang Hao, Xiao Pang hadn''t caught any fish either. Soon, Old Ye caught the fourth fish. This fish was finally different, not a yellow croaker but a black porgy. At last, a different kind of fish. "This fish would be nice steamed for dinner." Xiao Pang''s eyes lit up. He had already decided what to eat for dinner. Fish was the obvious choice for the evening. With so many fish caught by Old Ye, there was no worry about what to eat. Although they brought their own food, having fresh fish was naturally the preferred option. Ah? Finally, at that moment, Fang Hao''s float also showed movement. Please, please let it be a fish this time. Fang Hao became nervous. He truly feared a repeat of the previous incidents, catching a diver or some other peculiar object. He gripped the fishing rod. Based on the sensation, he could tell that what he caught this time was not a diver. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, there couldn''t be that many divers to catch. Chapter 137 - 111 Reward: Black Gold Treasure Box! (Please Subscribe)_2 Glad it''s not a diver. Fang Hao guessed by feel. The fish he caught this time, probably weighed around seven to eight jin. The pull was still pretty strong. And there was a struggle, this is a living creature. This time, it should be a real fish. Judging by the feel, he believed he shouldn''t be mistaken. This time he was definitely going to catch a fish. His nerves were like a bride on her first ride in the bridal sedan; exceptionally tense. It was a real fish this time; how could he not be excited? His performance startled everyone in the live stream. Especially when they saw the joyful smile on Fang Hao''s face, they were even more shocked. "Damn, is the streamer serious this time?" "Could it actually be a fish?" "Ah, no way." "Please don''t actually catch a fish!" "If he catches a fish, I''m not watching his streams anymore!" "Same here." A crowd of viewers were praying, all hoping Fang Hao wouldn''t catch a fish. Some even made threats. If he caught a fish, they would stop watching the stream. Everyone was glued to the screen in the streaming room, all wanting to see what exactly Fang Hao caught. But there were a few viewers who remained calm. "What''s the rush, you guys should trust the streamer''s consistent performance, he definitely won''t catch a fish." "Right, don''t you know the streamer''s character setting?" They were not panicked at all, all believing Fang Hao wouldn''t catch a fish. At this moment, Fang Hao had no mind to care about the people in the streaming room. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All his thoughts were on the fish in the sea. He had to bring this fish up! To fulfill his greatest wish. Before catching the fish, he must not make any mistakes. He absolutely couldn''t let the fish get away. The pain of losing a fish is worse than not catching one at all. Fang Hao experienced this once before while fishing in a fishpond and didn''t want to experience it again. Now is the time! Fang Hao seized the opportunity, quickly reeling in while the fish''s struggle weakened, pulling the fish up. Soon, a huge fish head surfaced. Joy spread across Fang Hao''s face. But that joy didn''t last two seconds before his expression froze. It wasn''t that the fish had escaped. The fish was still hanging on the hook. It''s just that... there was a problem with this fish. Only its head was left hanging there. The part below the fish head seemed to have been bitten off, just gone. "???" Fang Hao was stunned. Old Ye and Xiao Pang, who were waiting to see Fang Hao catch the fish, were also stunned. Does this count as catching a fish? It seemed like he did, but also like he didn''t. Just a fish head left hanging there. The bitten-off part still had some remaining flesh, with rows upon rows of dense teeth marks. Aargh. He felt like going mad. Seeing this, Fang Hao felt his blood pressure soar. So infuriating. What kind of fish is playing tricks here? Even eating the fish he caught. And it was eaten just now because Fang Hao could tell the cut was very fresh. It wasn''t an old mark. Fang Hao felt so enraged inside; he finally caught a fish, only for such a twist to happen. It hurt just like a fish escaping. Really too unbearable. Who could have imagined, just when the fish was about to be landed, it would be bitten by something. "Damn, couldn''t it leave me a piece of meat?" "Damn it!" "What kind of fish bit my fish?" Fang Hao was furious. But with so many creatures in the sea, he didn''t know what bit his fish. If he ever finds out. This ''grudge'' must be avenged! Otherwise, it would be too frustrating. A perfectly good fish reduced to just a head, who wouldn''t be angry? Looking at the size of this fish head, the fish that was caught must weigh at least eight or nine jin. My initial feeling wasn''t wrong. It was just that it got ambushed by a big fellow during the haul. No wonder I felt a tug on the line earlier; it turns out something bit it off. Damn. I was so close to achieving the breakthrough from zero to one. But now there''s only a fish head left, which can''t be counted as a fish. So the record of fish caught remains at 0. Fang Hao feels like he''s about to grind his molars to dust. But what can be done? These unexpected situations are truly out of my control. I was already being very cautious, afraid that the fish would get away. This time the fish didn''t escape, but it got eaten by a bigger fish, leaving only a head for me. And now... The trolls in the live chat, those little black-hearted viewers, are making an even bigger ruckus. "Ha ha, you caught a fish head?" "Does this count as catching a fish?" "It shouldn''t count, right? Catching a fish should mean a complete fish, not just a head." "Ha ha, I knew the streamer''s performance would be stable." "Relieved now, relieved now." "But that fish head, looks like it could be made into chopped chili fish head, steam it with some chopped chilies, that''s definitely a good meal." "Gurgle... You''re making me hungry." "There''s also fish head soup, that''s not bad either." A perfectly good chat has somehow turned into a food discussion. A group of people are doing a culinary critique on the fish head Fang Hao caught, showing off their foodie skills, even sharing the details of how to cook the dishes. ... Fang Hao is speechless. He unhooks the fish head that was caught and then tosses it back into the sea. Let the rest be eaten by them. Since the body got bitten off and only the head is left, Fang Hao wouldn''t want it anyway. It''s just very frustrating. I was just about to successfully catch a fish when this issue popped up. And with this incident, Fang Hao''s mind received another system notification. His popularity has officially broken through ten million. He has entered the ranks of ten-million level streamers. [Ding, congratulations to the host for reaching ten million popularity, a Black Gold Treasure Chest is rewarded.] [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the title of Super Streamer.] The system sends out two notifications. The first one is about a reward. This time the reward is different. After breaking through ten million popularity, Fang Hao has earned a Black Gold Treasure Chest. Just by the name, it''s clear that the reward must be better than the previous ones. Is this a sugar-coated consolation for the fish being bitten off? Fang Hao doesn''t know whether to feel happy or frustrated. Say I''m happy, yes, after all, receiving such a reward is satisfying. But if you say I''m frustrated, certainly, as I was about to catch a fish, fulfilling my biggest wish when suddenly it got attacked, the fish bitten off, turning all my efforts into bubbles. That''s the most irritating part. After Fang Hao''s popularity broke through ten million, he also received the title of [Super Streamer]. This title seems to have another effect. But right now, Fang Hao doesn''t have the time or mood to study it, so he sets it aside for the moment. As his popularity in the live room breaks through ten million, the Hu Ya Platform also shows him great respect, announcing a platform-wide celebration. Now, many people, including a lot of streamers, are aware that Fang Hao''s live room has reached ten million popularity. "Damn, ten million popularity... That growth is too fast, I remember last time he had just over three million." "Wow, Hu Ya''s giving so much face, a platform-wide celebration?" "But this ten million popularity is scary, when can I reach that level? No, I''d be happy with just a fraction of his." Many small streamers are turning green with envy. Seeing Fang Hao break through ten million popularity, Su Baige''s eyes brim with excited tears. Finally achieved... Who would have thought that she initially hoped Fang Hao would just become a one-million viewer streamer, stable at one million would suffice. But unbeknownst to her, he has become a super streamer with ten million popularity. Far beyond expectations. This is a true gem. So lucky. She didn''t expect that a casual move on her part not only helped Fang Hao but also completed herself. ... While everyone is celebrating Fang Hao''s ten million popularity breakthrough. Fang Hao is still troubled about the fish situation. "Aye, bro... can you not mess with me?" "Just let me catch a fish smoothly, will ya?" "If that doesn''t work, I''m willing to bet my live room viewers'' singlehood for a year, just let me catch a fish." Live room viewers: "???" Chapter 138 - 112 Radio Disturbance Again: The Famous Actor Hu... (Please Subscribe) The sea breeze blew gently, sweeping away a half of the sorrow. Fang Hao composed himself, ready to start anew. He felt what he really lacked was a bit of luck. With just a little more luck, maybe he''d catch some fish. So he wasn''t disheartened and still believed that he would eventually catch fish on this sea fishing trip. It was only the first day and he almost caught one. With a bit of luck in the next two days, wouldn''t he catch one? Look at the past - couldn''t even catch a fish. At least this time, he caught a fish head. It''s just a shame that when he was catching the fish, another big fish bit off half of its body. He was so close! Otherwise, he would have truly achieved a breakthrough from zero. Talking about it made him frustrated. Couldn''t tell what bit off the fish - maybe a shark, or perhaps some other larger fish. The ocean is too vast, full of rich resources, with hundreds of thousands of creatures living beneath, maybe even more. Among them, there are probably about fifteen thousand species of marine fish, and it''s estimated there might be around twenty thousand in total. And this is based on the fact that some deep-sea areas are still unexplored. Over the years, many countries have participated in a marine life survey, with over three hundred scientists involved, estimated to take over ten years and cost over a billion dollars. It''s an unprecedented collaboration, so that marine scientists from every corner of the world can take part. Since the start of the program, on average, three new marine species have been discovered every week. According to this research program, there are probably about five thousand species of marine fish and tens of thousands of marine organisms yet to be discovered. A huge variety of marine life, all filled with various research values. There are also various mineral resources on the seabed, as well as the unfathomable depths. Thus, marine resources are a very important resource. He cast his line back into the sea. "What a pity." "That was a pretty big fish." Xiao Pang commented as he saw Fang Hao throw the fish head back into the sea, with a look of reluctance and a subconscious swallow. If the entire fish had been caught, they might have been able to enjoy a full fish feast tonight. Such a big fish would have been great for sashimi. They came prepared with all kinds of seasonings on this sea trip, including wasabi for mustard. It was all for the sake of enjoying fresh food after catching fish. Think of it as a travel treat. But so far, only Old Ye has caught a fish. Neither Fang Hao nor Xiao Pang had caught anything, both at zero. That''s really frustrating. Luckily, their boat wasn''t rented but a reward from the system; otherwise, at the rate they were catching fish, they would soon go bankrupt. Others who go out to sea and catch fish can sell them to offset the rental fee for the boat and even make a profit. With the way they were fishing, there weren''t many fish to show for it. "It''s okay, I''ll catch an even bigger one in a bit." Fang Hao regained his confidence. At least this time, he didn''t catch a diver again, which was a good start. ... "Damn, the host is too persistent." "Is the host going to tear up our umbrella just because he''s been rained on?" "Host, it''s fine if you''re single, but don''t make us join you!" "Don''t worry, host, I''ve already got a partner! So there''s no way you''ll catch a fish!!!" "Cuddling with my wife watching the stream, so host, do you think your wish will come true?" "I''m willing to sacrifice my buddy Zhang Mo''s three years of singlehood to pray that the host won''t catch a fish!" "I''m willing to use the host being single for ten years as a wager, praying he won''t catch a fish!" Fight magic with magic. The water friends in the live chat went all out, following Fang Hao''s example, sacrificing something as a bet to curse Fang Hao''s fishing luck. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The atmosphere in the live chat was explosive. With tens of millions of viewers, the popularity of the live chat was not just for show. In a minute, hundreds to thousands of bullet comments would take flight. Without disabling some of them, you wouldn''t be able to see anyone at all C densely packed comments completely covered the screen. But the crowd continued to send their comments happily. That was their fun. Not to mention, the atmosphere in this live chat was incomparable to any other. Light-hearted and cheerful. No need for any special program effects. Just with this live stream and the unexpected occurrences, the excitement was at its peak. Everyone liked to see what would happen next. "Just don''t know what else the host will continue to catch from the sea this time." "Hehe, there are way more treasures in the sea than in the river." "Maybe there''s a sunken ship below." "Oh, then there must be a lot of gold." "I''ve seen Caribbean Pirates, there are lots of treasures in it, along with lots of gold and jewelry..." "Err, dude, it''s Caribbean Pirates, not Maler Gobi..." "I suspect you''re cursing someone, but I have no evidence." "..." Everyone had their say. The more they talked, the more outrageous it became. Fang Hao glanced briefly and then stopped watching. He refocused his attention and... continued to fish with a calm heart. Quietly being a handsome man, earnestly fishing. As long as he caught a fish himself, he could slap these trolls'' faces hard. Heh, cursing him not to catch a fish? What a joke. He''s the child of destiny! He believed in the most auspicious fortune slip, which would never deceive him. He was waiting for that stroke of luck to strike. Maybe the moment would come at any moment. Chapter 139 - 112 Radio Disturbance Again: The Famous Actor Hu... (Please Subscribe)_2 At this moment, Old Ye caught another fish, making it his fifth catch of the day. This time, he caught a Golden Carp weighing nearly a pound. Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng''s eyes were practically watering, as he had already planned out how to eat this fish for dinner. But he had forgotten that he himself hadn''t caught any fish yet. However, as a first-time sea fishing novice, it was understandable that he hadn''t caught anything yet. Meanwhile, Fang Hao''s fishing rod still remained quiet. Among the three of them, only Old Ye had managed to catch any fish. Then, after another ten minutes or so, Old Ye caught another fisha grouper weighing over two pounds! His luck really wasn''t bad at all. Grouper is pricey, and its flesh is very tender and delicious, rich in nutrients, and even known as "sea chicken." It is one of the top four famous fish in Huaxia. "Old Ye truly is a model worker." "One catches fish, three get to eat." "Look at you, host, aren''t you embarrassed?" "Slurp, I''m craving fish now." "Host, may I ask what qualifications are needed to join your cough, fishing team?" Many viewers were envious and expressed their wish to join Fang Hao''s fishing team. It would be more exciting. To fish with Fang Hao, witness capturing strange things firsthand, and even eat the fish. How cool that would be. Many people dreamt of living such a life. But due to the pressures of life, they had to keep hustling. Only during their free time could they relax a bit. Many people love fishing because they enjoy this relaxed and free atmosphere. Leisurely and comfortable. Sitting for an entire day. Without worrying about other things. Completely able to release the stress they carry. As time slowly passed. The sun also gradually set in the west. The sky reflected the sunset. The scenery became even more beautiful. Watching the sunset in the sea also seemed quite wonderful. Fang Hao and the two others could fish while watching the sunset. Similarly, the viewers in the livestream could also see the scenes captured in the livestream. "Wow it''s really beautiful." "Watching the sunset at sea is so beautiful!" "It''s even more beautiful than watching from the shore!" "I have to go watch the sunset at sea in the future!!!" Everyone was enthralled by such a view. It was breathtakingly beautiful. Truly a scene to linger in one''s memory. Making one forget all else and fully enjoy the scenery. Gradually. The chat became much quieter as everyone silently watched. Watching the sun set in the west. Watching the sea sunset. Fang Hao also specifically adjusted the livestream camera to clearly show the sunset view to everyone. A seagull flew by. Sketching a scene as beautiful as "the rosy clouds and solitary birds flying together, the autumn water is sharing a hue with the sky." Everyone was admiring such beautiful scenery and forgot about the fishing. Only Fang Hao occasionally checked on the fishing rod, but there still was no movement. Everyone just quietly watched like that. Until they saw the sun drop down, swallowed by the sea. The sea gradually darkened. Reluctantly, people withdrew their gaze. They had fully watched a video of a sea sunset. A truly different experience. The only regret was that it wasn''t watched live. This made them even more envious of Xiao Pang and Old Ye. They could watch it live, together with Fang Hao. "Sizzle" Just at that moment. A sudden noise of static electricity broke the tranquility. The sound was very abrupt. Everyone''s attention was suddenly drawn back from the sunset scenes. Everyone looked towards the livestream. Unsure what had happened. And this sudden noise turned out to be from the radio that Fang Hao had brought with him. At this moment, it suddenly made a noise again. That broken radio was acting up again. Initially just brought along for a look, but unexpectedly it made noise again. Including Fang Hao, Xiao Pang, and Old Ye, everyone turned their gaze towards the source of the sound. It''s where the radio is placed in the cockpit. The radio''s buttons, pushed down automatically. If this had happened before, the three of them would definitely be frightened by this eerie scene. But Fang Hao, having experienced this twice, wasn''t worried at all. He was rather curious about what the situation with the radio being activated again was, and what new news it would broadcast in advance. Based on past experience, the news broadcasted was always in advance. It was about things that were going to happen in the future. "What''s going on?" The audience was very curious, they didn''t know what was happening. Then the next second. Amidst the noisy electrical sounds. "According to the latest entertainment news report... sss... On the evening of September 7th... famous actor Hu Ge... sss... suddenly..." Click. Before they could hear it all, Fang Hao''s live stream suddenly turned off. His streaming device ran out of battery. After all, he had been live streaming all day, focusing on fishing and watching the sunset, totally missing the low battery warning. Until just now, when it used up the last 1% of battery power. Without power, the streaming device turned off. Once the device turned off, Fang Hao''s live stream naturally closed automatically. Fang Hao didn''t notice this. So the viewers in the live stream, suddenly seeing the prompt "The host has turned off the live stream," were all stunned. Unfortunately, they didn''t hear the most important second half of the news. Just at the crucial moment. "Ah, how come it''s gone?" Everyone was dumbfounded by what they heard. "What exactly happened to Hu? Can you not stop talking halfway?" "The two types of people I hate the most in my life are, first, people who don''t finish their sentences, and the second is..." "Ah, why did you turn off the stream?" "Host, come back soon!" "I took off my pants, and you say your relative arrived and it''s inconvenient?" "..." People were infuriated, but just didn''t know what the rest of the news was. Curious, some people even searched online for news about Hu Ge, but found nothing. This was even more confusing. What exactly is going on?? They really wanted to hear the rest of the news; that was the main point! Everyone was itching to know right away. But what they were hoping for now was for Fang Hao to restart the live stream. "Host, come back soon!" Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Tell us what''s going on, quick." ... Meanwhile, Fang Hao and his companions out at sea clearly heard the radio broadcast the entire message. "Suddenly announced the birth of a child... joyously received a daughter... his wife is someone outside the entertainment circle... sss" Hearing this news. The three of them were stunned. "Hu got married and had a child?" "Holy smokes, he really pulled off something big quietly." This explosive news would definitely cause a major upheaval in the entire entertainment industry! After all, everyone thought Hu Ge was single before, but who knew he had a secret marriage and now even had a child. "Fang bro, is this news true or false?" Xiao Pang was still a bit incredulous. He knew the message had come from this old, discarded radio. As one of Fang Hao''s dedicated fans, he also knew the background and capabilities of this radio. It had the ability of foreknowledge. The news given this time was also provided in advance. Because today was only September 5th. And the broadcast message was for September 7th. This advanced message. "It should be true." Fang Hao, having experienced the National football team incident, knew such an incredible result was true, so this time''s broadcast message must also be true. It was truly shocking. But upon knowing this news, they sincerely sent their blessings. It was truly not easy. They were also fans of Hu Ge, hoping he would have a good life. Now, it finally seemed like a dream had come true. "Truly shocking." This was also the first time Xiao Pang and the others felt the radio''s capability so closely. Still in a bit of disbelief. Even though in their hearts, they knew it was true. Such explosive news. Now that it was broadcast, probably everyone in the live room heard it. Fang Hao instinctively turned his head towards the live camera. When he saw that the live streaming equipment was out of power and shut down, his expression was one of surprise. Chapter 140 - 113: Whats Wrong with Hu Ge? (Please Subscribe) It''s off? When did it go off? He hadn''t noticed at all. "Old Ye, Xiao Pang, did you guys notice?" Fang Hao asked the two people beside him. Both of them also said they hadn''t noticed, as they had been watching the sunset earlier, not paying attention to the other thing. Fang Hao walked over to where the livestream equipment was and checked it, confirming it was the battery that had run out, and it wasn''t due to some malfunction. That made sense. The livestream equipment was provided by the system, so naturally, it wouldn''t break down so easily. It''s also because today''s livestream lasted too long, and the battery had been drained. But the battery life was still quite decent. Back when he used his phone for livestreams, the battery wouldn''t last this long. He would have to bring two power banks to have enough battery life. Fang Hao looked at the sky, which was gradually darkening outside, and decided it was also time to rest and not continue the livestream. He took down the livestream equipment and went to charge it. This way, when they got up tomorrow, they could continue livestreaming. They would just need to explain the situation to the viewers in the livestream room. Since the signal at sea was not good, they couldn''t use their phones, let alone explain the situation in the group chat in advance. They had no idea that their viewers'' group chat had already blown up. The livestream equipment could broadcast because it had built-in wireless communication capability, using dedicated satellite communications. This was also the ability of the system. "Is the host there?" "Host, please tell us what happened, why did the livestream suddenly cut off?" "And what exactly is going on with Hu Ge?" These were the things they were concerned about. A group of people was very concerned about these things. They really wanted to know what on earth was going on. Each of them anxious like ants on a hot pan, restless. Itching for answers. This half-heard news is indeed nerve-wracking. Almost everyone in the group chat was terribly anxious. But they couldn''t contact Fang Hao and the other two. After all, the three of them were at sea with no cell signal; aside from using satellite phones, it was very difficult to reach them. But the viewers didn''t know about the satellite phone. They could only wait dryly. Waiting for Fang Hao to start the livestream again before they could find out what was going on. Or wait for the other party to come online and comment in the livestream room to understand the situation. "Host, please come back soon." "Quickly tell us what happened to Hu Ge?" What the group of people wanted to know the most was the situation with Hu Ge. "What exactly is going to happen on September 7th?" Everyone was too concerned about Hu Ge''s matter. Hu Ge, as a top domestic celebrity, was liked by many, whether male or female. And perhaps there were even more male fans than female fans. Such a high-quality idol star, who knows how many people liked him. His affairs, naturally, were a concern to many. Everyone was afraid something would happen to Hu Ge; after all, he had a car accident when he was young, and everyone was on edge. Fearful that such a thing could happen again. While everyone was paying attention. A hot search about Hu Ge appeared on Weibo. [What''s up with Hu Ge?] It went straight to the top of the hot search rank. This terrifying traffic pushed the hot search directly to the number one spot. It wasn''t until the fifth place that another hot search appeared - [Fisherman livestreamer foretells an incident involving Hu Ge in advance!]. Many netizens noticed this too. They all wondered. Fisherman? What''s the deal with this fisherman? Why is it him again! Recently, the fisherman had been on the hot search too many times. Like it was a monthly subscription. Every few days, he would appear on the hot search, over and over. As if he owned the hot search. And now, here he was again. And this time, it''s explosive news. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was a foreknowledge of an incident involving actor Hu Ge. With Hu Ge''s popularity and his influence, this will undoubtedly cause a huge stir. Many people wanted to know what exactly would happen on September 7th. Now it''s September 5th, two days before the broadcast. Everyone knew that the message had to have come from the radio that belonged to Fang Hao. People had the experience and had no doubt about its authenticity. What they wanted to know now was exactly what it was. But precisely at that juncture of the livestream, it cut off at such a critical moment. The crucial information wasn''t heard. "What exactly has happened to my Hu?" "Why didn''t they clarify it." "I''ve been searching online for a long time, but there''s no news about Hu Ge." Once it reached the hot search, a bunch of people searched the internet for news on Hu Ge. But no matter how much they searched, there was no information. After all, the news was about something two days later; how could they search for it? So the only ones who knew about this news were Fang Hao and the other two. This is why so many people were waiting. But the netizens couldn''t wait; they were all anxious and restless. Some even thought about asking Hu Ge directly to verify the situation. ... Following Hu Ge''s appearance on the hot search, many people in the circles who surfed the web also saw this hot search. "What''s up with my Hu?" They were puzzled about why there was such a sudden hot search. Some continued to look through more information. Others reached out to Hu Ge immediately. "Hu, did something happen on your end?" Hu Ge: "???" At this moment, Hu Ge was completely confused and had no idea why people were asking such a question. And it wasn''t just one person; many of his friends sent messages asking what had happened. Chapter 141 - 113 【Whats Wrong with Hu Ge?】(Subscription Request)_2 He''s fine. He''s just at the hospital with his wife who is due to give birth, waiting for the child to be born. "I''m fine." Hu Ge still replied to the other person. "Then why are there online rumors about you, even landing on the hot search list?" It was only then that his friend informed Hu Ge about the situation. Hu Ge looked puzzled but still opened his phone to check the hot search for the day. And when he did, he actually saw himself at the top of the hot search. "Honey, what''s wrong?" His wife lying in bed also gently asked. Hu Ge shook his head, he himself wasn''t clear about the situation. He then put his phone aside, walked over to his wife, and gently rubbed her head with a smile. "It''s nothing." He thought it might just be some farce and didn''t take it to heart. What mattered most right now was the safety of his wife and child, more important than anything else. For this, he even specially turned down all recent show invitations to stay in the hospital with them, waiting for the birth of the child. The agent also felt reassured once again upon confirming that Hu Ge was accompanying his wife in the hospital. As long as he was in the hospital, there shouldn''t be any issues. "I, Hu, am fine." His good friends also knew he was at the hospital accompanying his wife in childbirth. So what about the news on the internet? Everyone began to continue checking online to see whether this was a prank or something else. Now, they were all confused and knew nothing. "What''s the deal with this fisherman?" However, when they finally understood the situation, they all opened their mouths in astonishment. "This person... is the recently popular Corpse-fishing streamer." Fang Hao''s fame had indeed skyrocketed recently, and some celebrities knew of him. "It''s said that he also predicted the incident with Yi Jianqiu very accurately, and later the person was arrested." "So is this also a prediction?" "It says here it''s September 7th, which is two days from now." "Isn''t that the due date of your sister-in-law?" "Could there be some special situation when the child is born?" There was some worry on his friend''s face. Should they remind Hu to be more careful, to take extra care of his wife? Although they knew Hu Ge would be very careful in the hospital and take good care of his wife, they still reminded Hu Ge out of concern for their friend. After receiving his friends'' reminders, Hu Ge also indicated that he would take good care of everything and thanked them for their reminders. ... The online fervor exploded, all asking about Hu Ge''s condition. Everyone wanted to figure out what was going on. But at the time, they had only heard half of the message; they didn''t catch the latter part. This made them very anxious. "I hope everything is fine." "I hope it''s good news." "But this fisherman really knows how to stir things up!!" "The live stream cutting off halfway is just infuriating!" A group of netizens and fans were praying for Hu Ge, hoping for something good. Aside from waiting for the principal figure to show up, they really had no other solution. And some friends who knew about Hu Ge''s situation didn''t have much to say. They could only tweet stating that Hu Ge was fine. Seeing Hu Ge''s friends say so, a bunch of netizens and fans felt slightly more at ease. ... Out at sea. At this moment Fang Hao and his two companions were leisurely fishing, not in a rush at all. Unaware of the commotion online. With poor signal out at sea, they had no way to access the internet and didn''t know what had happened. Nor did they know that the message broadcast by the radio was only half-heard, causing such a stir. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was nothing they could do; the equipment had run out of battery. Fang Hao had also taken the live broadcast equipment to charge it. After the old radio finished playing the sound, it went back to how it usually looked. Xiao Pang curiously checked the radio, but couldn''t make anything out from it. When it''s normal, it''s almost like junk. He pressed several buttons consecutively, with no response. That is to say, the broadcasting of the message happens at a specific moment. Before, he had been curious why Fang Hao had brought this thing along, now he finally understood. The message broadcasting was indeed random. After looking for a while and not figuring it out, Xiao Pang then put the object down and started dealing with their fish. Preparing for dinner. He was the one responsible for cooking among the three of them. And don''t mention it, but their small team had a very clear division of tasks. They cooperated well during this trip. Each doing their own duty. No worries about being hungry or eating poorly. Xiao Pang''s cooking was quite good. He managed to create a nice dinner for them on the boat. They enjoyed a delicious dinner of fragrant sea fish. After finishing the dinner, Fang Hao and the others also packed up the fishing rods. They didn''t plan on night fishing tonight. Today, they fished for a whole day, and Xiao Pang even got seasick during the day and had to rest. The live broadcast equipment was out of battery. The fishing for today ended here; they''d continue tomorrow. Fang Hao and Xiao Pang had yet to catch any fish, while Old Ye had managed to catch six. He was the only one in the group to catch any, and the one with the most. If the fish Fang Hao hooked hadn''t been bitten off by a bigger fish, leaving only the head, he could also be counted as having made a catch. Such is life, such is fate. Sometimes luck is just a little bit short. They packed up their gear and stored their fishing equipment properly. Fang Hao and their fishing boat remained drifting at sea, not choosing to stay overnight on an island. Chapter 142 - 113 【Whats Wrong with Hu Ge?】(Subscription Request)_3 Overnight on the sea also had its unique pleasures. It was indeed a special experience. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao and Old Ye had chosen to keep watches in turns to prevent any sudden emergencies. As night fell, the sea became much more peaceful. Everyone was lying in the boat, much like sleeping on a rocking chair. Gradually, snoring could be heard from the cabin, with Xiao Pang being the first to fall asleep. Then Old Ye also drifted off to sleep after him. Fang Hao, on the other hand, was looking out at the night sky from the cabin, observing the stars over the seait was quite a different experience. The sky was filled with twinkling stars, incredibly beautiful. Watching the scenery like this, time passed quickly. And the night passed without incident. Fang Hao took a short nap in the boat, sleeping for a little over two hours. He wasn''t very sleepy. Regular practice of the Innate Skill kept his spirit full of energy. He was the first of the three to wake up. Last night, he didn''t wake Old Ye, letting him sleep a bit longer. Once he woke up, he went on deck to practice Innate Skill. After practicing for nearly an hour, Old Ye and Xiao Pang woke up. Seeing Fang Hao practicing, they didn''t disturb him. They went off to wash up briefly. Then Xiao Pang started to prepare breakfast. For breakfast, they didn''t have fish but ate the food they had brought with them. After Fang Hao finished his practice, they called him for breakfast. "Hao bro, were you practicing Innate Skill just now?" Xiao Pang asked curiously. Fang Hao had caught the concept of Innate Skill while fishing, something all the longtime fans knew about. Thus, Xiao Pang asked out of curiosity upon seeing Fang Hao practice. "Yes." Fang Hao didn''t hide it. Many in the live stream knew he practiced Innate Skill. "Hao bro, how does it feel?" Feelings? Certainly, there were some. "After practicing, it can make your energy, spirit, and vitality better." "Can you fly then? Like in the TV shows, stepping on the water and taking off, walking on it as if it''s solid ground?" Xiao Pang looked at Fang Hao expectantly. "Can''t." But in the next second, Fang Hao shattered that fantasy. How could anyone fly. It wasn''t a TV show. Having practiced for so long, he felt only a slight increase in strength, better spirits, and his vision and hearing were a bit sharper than before. There weren''t many other changes, really. "I see." Hearing that it was only this much, Xiao Pang lost interest. If it were possible to walk on water or fly, he would really like to practice with Fang Hao. But now, he let it go. Old Ye also wasn''t that interested, feeling at his age it was not something worth practicing. If he were ten years younger, maybe he would have given it a try. "Hao bro, let''s have breakfast." The group then moved on to have their breakfast. In the early morning on the sea, the air was filled with a salty sea breeze. After breakfast, Fang Hao checked the live streaming equipment that had been charging all night. By this time, it was fully charged. Then Fang Hao checked the spare power source to be sure it had enough battery. There shouldn''t be a repeat of yesterday''s sudden shutdown of the stream due to a dead battery. "Then let''s change spots." According to their plans, today they needed to head towards Fei Island. Following that, Fang Hao started the boat and continued towards their destination. After an unknown amount of time, allowing Old Ye, who acted as the co-captain, to take over, Fang Hao then slowly turned on the live streaming equipment. Continuing with today''s live stream. But what he didn''t expect was the moment he went live the chat exploded. A crowd had been eagerly waiting in his livestream room, and once they saw him, the barrage of messages began to fly. Chapter 143 - 114 Entertainment Circle Earthquake!!! (Please Subscribe) When Fang Hao saw the dense barrage of comments, he was completely dumbfounded. What''s going on? What happened? This was the first time such a scene had occurred. It couldn''t be just because the live stream equipment ran out of power and interrupted the broadcast, could it have caused such a huge reaction? Or were these troll fans actually concerned about his safety? The number of people who surged into the live stream room was huge, instantly pulling the popularity of the room to five million. In just a few seconds, the popularity had soared to over five million. You could imagine how many people had been waiting in the live stream room for him to start broadcasting. Some of them hadn''t even slept all night, just waiting here. When the live stream started, these people went absolutely crazy. "Host, what actually happened yesterday? Why did the stream suddenly cut off when it was going just fine?" "Host, what''s the situation?" Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Host, you finally started broadcasting, we were almost suffocated waiting." "Host, what exactly happened to Hu Ge?" "Host, was the news about Hu Ge broadcast on the radio?" "Host, what will happen to Hu Ge on September 7th?" "I''m dying of anxiety here, Hu Ge..." "..." When Fang Hao saw the contents of the barrage, his face darkened. Alright, he had overthought it. Why would these trolls care about his safety? They were actually asking about the news broadcast on the radio yesterday, and were inquiring about Hu Ge''s situation. Seeing their barrage of comments and the screen, Fang Hao roughly knew what was going on. He figured these people only heard the first half of the news on the radio, and then the live stream was interrupted. Otherwise, they wouldn''t be looking for what happened to Hu Ge. "Sorry, the broadcast was interrupted yesterday because the equipment ran out of power." Fang Hao first explained the situation. Only then did everyone understand the reason, no wonder it had been running smoothly and then the live stream suddenly broke off, they had thought something had happened at that time. After the cause of the incident was clarified, everyone looked at Fang Hao expectantly. They just wanted to know about Hu Ge''s situation. What was the message broadcasted on the radio about in the second half? [Hu Ge suddenly...] What exactly was that? "Hu Ge..." At this moment, Fang Hao also mentioned Hu Ge''s matter, and his expression suddenly became solemn. This stunned the group of audience members. What''s the matter? Could it be bad news? The audience began to worry. "Don''t tease us, host, just tell us what''s going on?" "It''s not going to be something serious, right?" "It can''t be, Hu Ge is my favorite idol!" "Please, let nothing be wrong..." A bunch of people were on edge, fearing it was bad news. But the next second. Fang Hao''s expression switched again, and he relaxed, smiling: "He will suddenly make an official announcement on September 7th about his marriage and having a baby." He had the audience spinning in circles. The news silenced the crowd for a few seconds. They thought they had heard it wrong. Marriage and baby news? Was this about Hu Ge? Isn''t Hu single? Everyone instinctively thought it was impossible. But with such important news, Fang Hao wouldn''t lie to them. If he spouted nonsense, that would be spreading rumors. And knowing Fang Hao as they did, they knew he wasn''t one to talk nonsense. "Host, is everything you said true?" "Host, was this message really something you heard on the radio?" The audience still decided to ask again for confirmation. "It''s true, Hu got married and had a child; we just kept the marriage secret without announcing it." Fang Hao was talking about the news broadcast on the radio. It was not something he made up. After the confirmation, the live stream room erupted with exclamations. "Fuck..." "Hu really got married and had a child!" "I''m so excited." "Hu finally achieved this big life event; I was worried about when he would get married." With their hearts finally at ease, the audience let go of their trepidation. The truth came out. Before, they were almost scared to death by Fang Hao. The somber tone had made them think something really had happened. Now knowing what the news was about, the audience finally relaxed. This was a happy event. "Congratulations to Hu Ge for becoming a dad." "Congratulations to Hu Ge for completing a significant milestone in life, handing in his first perfect answer sheet." A group of fans celebrated and offered their congratulations excitedly. This was different from those trendy young idols. Those idols couldn''t even mention dating without being bashed to death. And then they''d rapidly lose fans. But it was a totally different situation for Hu Ge. Everyone was celebrating. The news quickly fermented online. Having waited from last night, people were almost on the verge of collapse. With such explosive news, how could it not spread fast? Suddenly, it hit the trending topics. [Hu Ge Gets Married and Has a Baby!] This trend quickly shot up to the top ten, then to the ninth, the eighth... The popularity was rising rapidly. Moments later, it reached the number one spot. This could almost be said to be a major piece of entertainment news. What could be more surprising? Before this, everyone thought Hu Ge was still single, so who could have known that there would suddenly be news of his marriage and child; how could it not shock people? The online buzz took off in an instant. Some insiders who knew the background were also surprised this news had leaked. Chapter 144 - 114 Entertainment Circle Earthquake!!! (Please Subscribe)_2 Hu Ge''s agent panicked upon seeing the news. He feared the news would affect Hu Ge and immediately sought out the other party. It was then that Hu Ge found out his matter had already been publicized online. "Was it announced by myself?" Hu Ge was taken aback. Although he indeed had that intention, he hadn''t told anyone. What was going on here? "It was a streamer who said it." "What?" Forget it, let it go. Don''t pursue these matters. Right now, Hu Ge had no heart to care about these issues. His wife was expected to give birth tomorrow, and all his concerns were with his wife and child. As long as his wife and child were safe, that was better than anything. Who had extra time to worry about these things? Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Then, after the child is born, I''ll make the announcement." Since things had come to this, Hu Ge didn''t obsess over it and expressed in a generous manner that he would officially announce it at that time. "Will it affect your popularity?" The agent was a bit worried. "Compared to worrying about popularity, I''m more concerned about my wife and child," Hu Ge said with a light smile, not minding. Since Hu Ge had said so, his agent didn''t fuss over it too much. At the same time. Many friends from the industry sent messages to inquire about the childbirth. Hu Ge responded to each one, "Still within the due date." ... The online buzz was intense, and so was the explosion in Fang Hao''s live broadcast room. "Holy shit, the broadcaster''s news is really explosive!" "I never imagined that Hu Ge had secretly gotten married and had a child." "Now, Hu Ge no longer has to worry about being Wu Lei''s best man." "Peng Yuyan: ???" "Wuwu, I can no longer tell my mom, ''If Hu Ge is not in a hurry, why should I be?''" "But it really is a surprising piece of news, congratulations to my Hu." The comments flew rapidly. In Fang Hao''s live broadcast room, there was also a crowd of people congratulating Hu Ge on becoming a father. It was a bustling scene. Seeing how things went, Fang Hao knew he couldn''t interject himself in the short term. So, he resumed busying himself with his own things. They had sailed their fishing boat for quite a while and finally arrived at the next destination. This was their new fishing spot. This place was far from land, with even fewer surrounding islands; almost no islands could be seen. After anchoring the boat, they began taking out their fishing gear, ready to continue fishing. Today, Fang Hao planned to fish with two rods at the same time. Just so he could catch fish earlier! He believed that after experiencing yesterday''s events, there should be no problem fishing today. There should be bites. Yesterday was so unlucky. Today, his luck should be a bit better. After Fang Hao set up the two rods, he threw the lines back into the water. Old Ye and Xiao Pang also started fishing. Among the three of them, Old Ye had the biggest haul yesterday, catching the most fish. So today, both Fang Hao and Xiao Pang were psyching themselves, hoping to perform well. "Today, I''m definitely going to eat the fish I catch!" "I want to catch a big octopus!" Xiao Pang felt like eating octopus today, so he wanted to catch one himself. The best part about sea fishing is being able to enjoy the freshest seafood, freshly caught. However, the premise was to actually catch fish. If you couldn''t catch fish and constantly returned empty-handed, then there was no such delight. Luckily, in Fang Hao''s sea fishing team, they had Old Ye who could catch fish, so they wouldn''t starve. As time passed. The live broadcast room slowly quieted down, and everyone gradually shifted their attention to Fang Hao. They started to pay attention to their fishing. Some people who had been waiting in the broadcast room all night just couldn''t stay up any longer and went to rest. They didn''t have Fang Hao''s energy to stay awake for three days and nights without any problems. After one whole night, most of them were struggling to stay awake. Some signed off to rest, while others just left the live stream on and went to sleep. After the live room''s popularity fluctuated several times, it continued to climb again. Many people online, attracted by the name, came over. Especially since Hu Ge''s popularity was so high online, many people came to see what was happening after finding out about the situation. After entering the live stream, some audience members who had never watched a fishing live stream also stayed unconsciously. The atmosphere in the stream was so relaxed that viewers were captivated without realizing it. Really though, This stream is more interesting than most others. No wonder this guy''s stream is so popular. There''s a reason for that. If it weren''t good, who would watch your stream, right? "I wonder if we''ll catch a diver again today." "Probably not, that diver isn''t stupid." "Stupid or not isn''t the point, what''s important is our host''s ability to always catch the strangest things." "Diver: ???" "Hahaha, I''m dying of laughter." "Just don''t know if the host will catch anything today." A bunch of people were looking forward to seeing what Fang Hao would catch today. As for fish... nobody had thought about that. And didn''t want Fang Hao to catch them either. As long as Fang Hao doesn''t catch fish, we''re still good friends. There were even fans threatening to unfollow Fang Hao if he caught a fish and to stop watching his stream. "Don''t worry, I''ll have good luck today." "Rubbing off Hu Ge''s good fortune." "It''s definitely going to be my lucky day!" Fang Hao believed that his luck today would definitely be better than yesterday. Just yesterday, he was just shy of catching a fish, just by a tiny bit! So if his luck turns for the better today, catching a fish wouldn''t be hard. Fang Hao believed this place would become his blessed spot. A spot blessed with fish. To break the zero record. "Have you guys seen the diving suit I have on the boat?" "If I can''t catch anything, I''ll dive into the sea to grab some, and I have to grab at least a couple!" Catching fish had also become his obsession. Nothing was more important than this. "Yo, is the host about to give us an on-the-spot dive?" "Be careful, host, don''t go down and end up feeding the sharks." But a group of fans started teasing instead. "Sharks? Heh, if I do encounter a shark, it can only end up being caught by me." Fang Hao was dismissive. "Holy shit, is the host''s mouth still that tough?" "Then I''ll just wait and see whether the host feeds the sharks or catches one." "If it really comes to feeding sharks with his flesh, the host could become a Buddha on the spot." "Hahaha." Really though, some people were already looking forward to seeing a shark. Fang Hao continued to fish with concentration. Very soon. Lao Ye started getting bites again. Leading the way. He caught a turtle fish weighing over two pounds. But generally, anglers don''t like to catch this kind of fish, it''s like a bad omen, akin to an air forcea redundant catch. With a face like a flatfish, and eyes like shoe horns, utterly hideous. After catching this fish, Lao Ye frowned and then after thinking, he threw it back into the sea. It''s better not to keep such a fish. The day was just starting, there would definitely be opportunities to catch more and better fish later. But in any case, he was the first to catch a fish today. Everyone in the live stream turned their attention to Xiao Pang and Fang Hao. Waiting to see which of them would catch the next fish. Xiao Pang was also staring intently at the sea, becoming nervous until he saw movement on his fishing rod and got excited. After some struggle, he hauled in the fish, catching a spadefish. The fish was beautiful. Big and flat, with nice patterns on its body. It could be kept as an ornamental fish, or used for steamed dishes with its tender and delicious meat. Once Xiao Pang caught a fish, the pressure was on Fang Hao. Look at him, a newbie who has already caught a fish on his second day. If he still can''t catch one, it would be so embarrassing. Xiao Pang was very excited, showing the fish he caught in front of the camera, letting the fans in the stream see his catch. Then the teasing of Fang Hao in the stream got even louder. Even if Fang Hao wasn''t anxious, he still felt a subtle pressure. Keep in mind that he''s using two fishing rods today. But his performance isn''t even as good as someone with just one. Chapter 145 - 115 What is This? A Bomb? (Please Subscribe) Old Ye caught a fish. Xiao Pang also caught a fish. Only Fang Hao hasn''t at the moment, no movement on either of his fishing rods. "The host has two fishing rods, Old Ye has one, and Ab Bro also has one, so it''s host equals Old Ye plus Ab Bro, so by now the host should have caught two fish, right?" "He should catch more than two fish, maybe the host will bring up two divers later to liven things up." The viewers in the live stream were relentlessly teasing Fang Hao. As long as Fang Hao didn''t catch a fish, it was a source of joy in their livestream room. Luckily, Fang Hao was used to it. He simply ignored the teasing from this group of snarky fans, as if he saw nothing. Good things come to those who wait. Words of wisdom are never too late. No rush for himself. Just wait until he pulls up a fish that''s a few dozen pounds, even over a hundred pounds, everybody''s jaws will drop. One fish worth ten. After showing off his catch on camera, Xiao Pang handed the fish over for Fang Hao to have a look. Then he put the fish away. He placed it in the fish container prepared earlier that morning, filled with seawater, and with an oxygenation machine starting to work beside it. This way, the fish wouldn''t suffocate in the container. The fish looked so nice that Xiao Pang planned to take it back to keep, not intending to eat it. Yesterday''s fish hadn''t been finished, and today he''d rather eat octopus, not other fish. After sorting these things out, Xiao Pang continued to fish. Half an hour later. Old Ye caught another fish. This one was big. "It''s a Kazu, wow, and a big one at that." Kazu refers to the pepper snapper, which is a type of commercial fish. And this one just caught, weighing about ten pounds, is the biggest one they''ve caught these past few days. After he caught it, Old Ye could only hold the fish with both hands. "Old Ye is the chosen one." "Host, look at you, when will you manage to catch something?" "If not, even fishing up a missile to check out would do." "There are plenty of treasures under the sea, host, why not haul some up? It''s the ocean after all, whatever you catch is ours." Everyone knows there must be lots of treasure beneath the sea. After thousands of years, countless ships have sailed, naturally some have sunk to the sea bed. Some shipwrecks might be laden with treasures and valuables. Whoever really discovers these shipwrecks would indeed strike it rich. The ocean floor truly is a treasury. But the ocean is too vast. Who knows where there might be a shipwreck. It''s like finding a needle in the sea, almost impossible to locate. Unless you know the general area and use specialized equipment and instruments, it might be possible to discover one. Otherwise, it''s virtually impossible. Unless it''s sheer dumb luck, by accidentally stumbling upon it, that would work. The viewers in the live stream, however, believed Fang Hao might just have that kind of luck. They trust Fang Hao when it comes to fishing up these things, he''s dead accurate. They''d sooner believe Fang Hao discovered a sunken ship on the seabed than believe he could catch a fish. That''s what the viewers are thinking. They are also eager to see what Fang Hao will reel in this time. Yet, there is still no movement on Fang Hao''s side. No twitch on either of the fishing rods. Damn. Feels like his luck is even worse than yesterday. Fang Hao''s face stiffened a bit. But in order not to let the viewers realize, he didn''t show it too much. But having two fishing rods that can''t compete with others'' one does feel a bit embarrassing. At this time, Fang Hao also kinda wants to reel in one rod. Might as well just stick with one rod. That way, even if he doesn''t catch a fish, it won''t be too awkward. After some thought. Fang Hao finally made a decision, then grabbed one of the rods, ready to pull it up. Huh? But just as he was about to, he suddenly felt a heaviness in his hand. This thing wasn''t light. And the more he pulled up, the heavier it felt. Fang Hao guessed it must be a few dozen pounds. As he continued to reel in, the rod bent even more. Based on the feel of the pull, Fang Hao judged that it wasn''t a fish or a diver, just that he still didn''t know what it was. Sigh. It''s really... Kind of helpless. Not sure what to say anymore. At this point, the audience in the livestream room also noticed something odd about Fang Hao''s effort to reel in his catch. "Holy moly, did he really catch something?" "Is this a fish or what?" "I have no idea." Everyone was still unclear about the situation; they could only watch intently as Fang Hao fished up the object. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the line being pulled up more and more, veins started to pop on Fang Hao''s arms. Clearly, the object wasn''t light; it felt even heavier than expected. When it was underwater, the buoyancy of the seawater reduced its weight significantly. But as it was being pulled up, the weight became progressively more obvious, appearing heavier and heavier. Old Ye and Xiao Pang next to him also stopped what they were doing, turning their attention to Fang Hao. Fang Hao finally catching something also piqued their curiosity about what it might be. However, they didn''t hear Fang Hao saying anything, so it probably wasn''t a fish. If it were a fish, Fang Hao would surely be more excited than anyone. But the two didn''t say anything, just came over and watched, ready to assist at any moment. The fishing rod was bent at a sharp angle, yet Fang Hao''s expression remained unchanged as he continued to pull. Eight meters, six meters... one meter. Chapter 146 - 115: What Is This? A Bomb? (Please Subscribe)_2 Until the object emerged from the water. Fang Hao finally saw what it was. Huh? It was something shaped like a torpedo, long and about 1.2 meters in length. At the sight of the object, Xiao Pang recoiled, staggering a few steps backward, rushing over to the edge of the cockpit door, retreating a bit too far. Seemingly afraid of the object. He thought it was a bomb. Only Lao Ye, seeming to recognize what it was, came over to help haul it up. As the object was pulled up, the live stream audience also saw what it was. "Actually caught something." "Look at my blessed mouth." "Hahaha, I knew the host wouldn''t catch fish." "He''s totally repelling fish now!" "I''m dying of laughter, this must be fish-insulating constitution." A group of people laughed, seemingly accustomed to Fang Hao catching such strange things. But some viewers were worried. "This thing looks like a bomb, could it really be a bomb?" If it really is a bomb and it explodes... then probably everyone on the boat would be gone. Don''t look at how far Xiao Pang retreated, but he would definitely still be within the blast range. "A torpedo?" "No, that''s not right." "There''s no fuse." "This is... a sonar detector?" "If it''s a detector, it seems we could get quite a reward for turning it in." "I think it''s a hundred thousand or two hundred thousand each." Some people seemed to guess the origin of the object. But they couldn''t be one hundred percent certain. Often, they had only read news about fishermen dredging up such objects on the internet. ... Lao Ye was an experienced sailor; he had seen such a device before and immediately recognized it. It was a detector. That''s why he was so bold in coming over to help. Fang Hao''s fishing line was snagged on it; that''s how they were able to haul it up. The fishing line was tangled badly, so it wouldn''t be easy to untangle. Fang Hao simply used scissors to cut the fishing line, which was actually more convenient. He would just replace this section of the line later. Now the focus was on the sonar detector they had just fished up. Is this a sonar detector? Fang Hao seemed to realize this as well, but he was not very sure. "Yes, it should be a sonar detector." Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lao Ye confirmed his thoughts. Xiao Pang still hesitated, not daring to come closer. Once they confirmed it was a detector, the two were no longer worried about it exploding and examined it confidently. On top of the detector was a signal light, still blinking, indicating that it was still functioning. After inspecting it, they found English markings on the detector. This meant that the device was likely not domestic. Not domestic... wouldn''t that mean it was placed by another country? Fang Hao and Lao Ye exchanged glances, both realizing the gravity of the situation. This was a detector secretly placed by another country to monitor Huaxia''s maritime information. Just like a lurking spy. That was a serious issue. Perhaps, the foreign vessel that placed the detector could be nearby. "Let''s go!" "Head back." Fang Hao and Lao Ye quickly decided to cut the fishing trip short. At this moment, they could not care less about fishing. Fishing can always be done some other time. After all, they have been fishing for more than a day. Regardless, they needed to take this object back and hand it over to the nation for handling. They absolutely couldn''t let any other country get their hands on it. "Chen Sheng, pack up." Fang Hao called out to Xiao Pang, who was still hiding nearby. Xiao Pang finally came to his senses, "Bro Hao, this thing won''t explode, right?" "Explode my head." Fang Hao had three black lines on his forehead, what was this nonsense. "This is just a detector, it won''t explode." "Oh, oh." Upon hearing Fang Hao''s words, Xiao Pang was relieved. He hurried to follow Fang Hao''s instructions and packed up his fishing gear. And Lao Ye was also packing up his things. Fang Hao finished packing up his belongings and started the fishing boat, preparing to head back. "Nicely done, live streamer!" "This thing is a spy detector placed by foreigners. If we turn it in, I bet there will be a hefty reward." "Let''s hurry back, streamer. Don''t let foreigners track it down and take it back." Everyone could see Fang Hao''s intention, which was to bring the item back with him. "Go for it, streamer." People silently cheered Fang Hao on in their hearts. After starting the fishing boat, Fang Hao set off back under everyone''s watchful eyes. Everyone in the live streaming room witnessed this moment. ... Several miles away. A Banana Country''s ship was anchored here. The ship was full of equipment and instruments; one could guess that this ship was a special survey vessel that had sneaked in. At that moment. A technician discovered something was off. "Report." "Detector number three is behaving abnormally; its signals are a bit off." "What''s going on?" As soon as these words came out, they immediately caught the attention of a group of people, who gathered around. The detectors they had deployed this time were not the latest ones from their country, but were still much more advanced than the current detectors in Huaxia. Their covert operation to place these devices was to collect oceanographic data from this maritime area and other information about the ocean. But now, with a problem arising in detector number three, they couldn''t help but become anxious. "I suspect that detector number three has been salvaged by a fisherman." This kind of situation had happened more than once before. Therefore, they suspected the same issue this time. "Chase it, if a fisherman has salvaged it, we must get it back." They immediately decided to give chase. The vessel, disguised as a survey ship, started moving towards the location where they had placed detector number three. ... "Is this thing valuable?" Xiao Pang was curiously looking at the detector at this moment and asked. "What do you think?" Old Ye replied, "This is a foreign detector specifically placed in our waters, so it must be advanced." Fang Hao was focused on piloting the boat and had no interest in these conversations. "Wow, then it must be worth a lot of money." "This would indeed be worth quite a bit of money, but for our country, the value might be something that cannot be measured in money." "I never expected that a fishing trip would hold such a surprise." Hehe. Xiao Pang grinned from ear to ear. He truly admired Fang Hao; to be able to fish out such an item. Right now, his live streaming room was also erupting with activity. Very lively. His live streaming room hadn''t been quiet for long; it was mostly quite active. After all, a live stream room with millions of viewers was anything but ordinary. Now everyone was eager to see Fang Hao bring the detector back. "The streamer is really impressive." "With this move, even a torpedo sonar detector was fished out." "That''s the streamer I know." "Truly consistent performance." "Just can''t catch any fish." "Hahaha." Despite the laughter, everyone was genuinely impressed with Fang Hao. Sometime after Fang Hao and his team had left. The Banana Country''s ship arrived at the location where the detector was fished out. After a thorough investigation, they confirmed that the detector was no longer underwater. And the signal was not in this area either. The distance between them was continuously increasing. This indicated that the detector had been salvaged. "Report the situation here to the higher-ups, and continue the pursuit." They immediately chased along the route Fang Hao had taken to return, intending to recover the detector. And they had to be fast. If they were too slow and encountered the Huaxia navy, they wouldn''t be able to escape easily. This area was Huaxia''s territorial waters; they had sneaked in stealthily and couldn''t afford to be exposed. ... "Should we call the police?" Xiao Pang looked at the others and suggested. "Shouldn''t this be something for National Security to handle?" After discussing, the three of them decided to report the situation to the relevant department first. They took out a satellite phone. Planning to inform them about the situation here. Chapter 147 - 116: Hanging by a Thread (Please Subscribe) "Thank you for your contributions to this." "We will arrange personnel to meet you." ... After hanging up the phone with the unit, everyone felt a bit more at ease. Taking such a big fellow back with them was something none of them had anticipated. They just went out to sea for fishing; who would have thought they could catch something like this. This also forced them to end their trip early, preparing to take the thing back. There will still be plenty of opportunities to fish later. If those people get their hands on this thing, the consequences would be unimaginable. Who knows how much valuable information they''ve already stolen from here. Fang Hao and his friends won''t let them have their way. "Damn, the streamer looks so cool at this moment." "I really like this kind of streamer." Everyone in the live stream was starry-eyed, especially when looking at Fang Hao. He was incredibly handsome. "Streamer I love you, I want to have ten kids with you!" "The one above is quite fierce, I concede..." The live stream room was anything but quiet. But this time, they weren''t teasing Fang Hao; they were all captivated by his performance. Especially a group of girls, who came out expressing their desires to marry Fang Hao and bear his children. The atmosphere was noisy for a moment. But it was quite a nice vibe. "Ah-oh? With so many people wanting to marry the streamer, it looks like the streamer is going to get hitched." "Streamer, are guys okay too? I''m willing as well..." "Damn!" "Ah-ah-ah, my eyes are going blind..." ... Fang Hao was focused on steering the boat and was unaware of the situation in the live stream room. "Fang bro, how much do you think we can get in reward money when we go back this time?" Xiao Pang was still dreaming about how much of a reward they could get for turning in this thing after they returned. Although he wasn''t short on money, receiving a reward from the country would be a pretty good thing as well. "Don''t think too much, just make sure the item is secured first." Old Ye shook his head helplessly, this was no time to be thinking about those things. He was assisting Fang Hao and took on the role of second-in-command. Nobody knew if they would encounter foreign ships, so it was best to leave the area quickly. As for Xiao Pang, who was the ''idle one'' in their trio, he didn''t have much to do but help out with various chores. Xiao Pang tied the detection device securely on the boat. This way, it wouldn''t roll around the boat during severe shaking, and they wouldn''t accidentally drop it into the sea, which would be a real waste. "Eh?" "Fang bro, the light on your detector has changed." Xiao Pang suddenly noticed that the detector that was flashing green just a moment ago, now had a faint red light. A change in the signal light definitely indicated a situation. "This could mean that the device has stopped working after being away from the sea surface for some time." But they didn''t understand much and could only guess that might be the case. Or perhaps... They didn''t continue to speculate. The people in the live stream room were also closely watching them. About ten or so minutes into the journey, sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao quickly noticed a ship appearing far behind them. Despite the vast distance, he could clearly see the approaching vessel. The other ship was much larger than Fang Hao''s little fishing boat, probably around a hundred tons. Fang Hao''s fishing boat was merely around a dozen tons. No comparison at all. The other ship''s sailing speed was also very fast. That''s why they were able to catch up. ... "Report." "Target fishing boat spotted, detector number three located on board." This disguised survey ship had spotted Fang Hao''s fishing boat. "Catch up to them." They were biting at Fang Hao''s heels, not letting him gain distance. Even more, they had increased their speed, ready to pursue. "Retrieve detector number three." "A strict order has come from above; we must recover this detector." "Full speed ahead!" "Yes!" The ship increased its speed, reaching twenty knots. Fang Hao''s fishing boat, with a top speed of just twelve knots. That was why the other could catch up. Ah, this little broken boat. Fang Hao felt at this moment that the fishing boat was somewhat slow. But there was nothing he could do about it, they couldn''t increase speed. The distance between the two ships was narrowing. "Fang bro, Fang bro, there''s a ship following us." Xiao Pang also noticed the pursuing ship and started to shout. It was at this moment that Old Ye also turned to look behind and noticed the ship, his face changing slightly with a bad premonition. "This may be that foreign ship." Old Ye said to Fang Hao. Fang Hao nodded, "I''ve noticed it too." "Old Ye, get ready to respond." Fang Hao instructed Old Ye to prepare for a reaction. "Understood." Old Ye was fearless. The two prepared themselves. At the same time, they tried to contact our country''s ships in the nearby waters using the relevant channel on their comms equipment to see if they could get in touch. In any case, they had to anticipate the desperate actions of the other party. The same scene was also witnessed by everyone in the live stream room. Their hearts suddenly lifted, worrying about Fang Hao and his safety. Although they transformed into little jesters during the fishing streams typically, in actuality, they were truly fans of Fang Hao, enjoying his live streams, and naturally, they were concerned about him. Chapter 148 - 116: Hanging by a Thread (Please Subscribe)_2 Under such circumstances, they were also worried about the safety of Fang Hao and his team. "Hope the livestreamer and his team can come back safely!" "Ah, nothing will happen to the livestreamers for sure." "I don''t believe this ship would dare to lay a hand on the livestreamers!" "We are all watching!" Thinking about this, the viewers in the live streaming room felt somewhat relieved. "It could also be that this ship is just passing by." But they didn''t believe that themselves. If it were merely passing by, it wouldn''t have appeared so coincidentally here and... also catching up so fast. Almost at full speed. Their hearts rose once again. Stuck in their throats. Under everyone''s gaze, this ship gradually approached. This ship had an exploration vessel logo painted on its body, but... the posture did not seem purely for exploration. Everyone knew that sometimes ships disguise themselves as cargo vessels or exploration vessels. "You have equipment from our side used for scientific experiments which might have been accidentally dredged up by you during fishing operations, and we hope you can return the equipment you dredged up." After getting closer, the other party started to shout. First, they used communication tools to contact the ship of Fang Hao and then announced it over loudspeakers. Moreover, they spoke in two languages. But Fang Hao and his team did not respond. What scientific experiment equipment. You think I''m a three-year-old kid. If it were indeed scientific equipment, you could later negotiate with some departments of our country to get it back. But if this is surveillance equipment, ha, forget about it. Fang Hao and his team did not care about them and continued driving the boat. Seeing that Fang Hao and his team did not respond, the other party was somewhat anxious. They dare not delay for too long. In case they attract the Hua Country Navy, that would be troublesome. They must resolve this quickly, get their things, and leave. That was what they needed to do. They had sneaked in secretly, and must not reveal their tracks. "Captain, what should we do?" "Ask in the same way again," They still used the same approach, trying to get their things back. But the response from Fang Hao''s side was the same as before, unresponsive. Now, these people dropped their disguise. "Use a high-pressure water gun to give them a lesson." "Wait for them to slow down, then board and rob them." They quickly issued a second command. Since the other party doesn''t drink a toast only to drink a forfeit, they won''t keep dragging it. For them, every minute and second here increases the risk of exposure. They needed to resolve these issues in the shortest time. They didn''t bring weapons, but the high-pressure water gun was their weapon. The two high-pressure water guns on their ship aimed at Fang Hao''s fishing boat. "Chen Sheng, come in here." Fang Hao also asked Xiao Pang Chen Sheng to enter the cabin to avoid being knocked into the sea by the high-pressure water gun. These people seemed to have thrown away their decency, ready to resort to some tricks. Naturally, Fang Hao and his team also had to respond. "Damn it." "These people are actually going to attack the livestreamers with high-pressure water guns." A group of viewers watching the live stream clenched their teeth tightly, wishing they were also present. "Damn it." "These people dare to mess around in our waters!" As the high-pressure water gun started, rushing towards Fang Hao''s fishing boat, trying to affect their navigation and make Fang Hao reduce their speed. Their goal was to... force Fang Hao''s fishing boat to stop. Once stopped, they could board and rob. But Fang Hao didn''t care about them. The strong water pressure made the boat shake a bit. Fang Hao was not afraid at all. Lao Ye''s face was also full of determination. Xiao Pang, though a bit worried and his face turned pale, did not utter a word. Fang Hao''s fishing boat was still sailing at full speed. Just ignoring the attack from the other side. "Captain, what should we do? They have no intention of slowing down." The attack with water cannons was ineffective. This made them headache. This tough bone was really hard to crack. "Then get close to them, use our ship to force them to stop!" The person in charge''s face changed, then he gave another order, which was to use their ship to force Fang Hao''s fishing boat to stop. Believing, with such a small fishing boat, they could only slow down or be forced to stop. If one move doesn''t work, they try another. After the attack with the high-pressure water gun stopped, the ship started moving closer to Fang Hao''s boat. Everyone initially thought it was over, but seeing this scene, they grew tense again. Even cursing loudly. "These people are really devious; they are trying to forcibly stop the livestreamer''s boat." "If we don''t handle this properly..." He did not continue, but everyone grew even more worried. Because if handled poorly, it was very likely that the fishing boat would be destroyed. On such a vast sea, if the boat were to be destroyed... the consequences would be unimaginable. "This is murder!" A group of people was furious. Fang Hao also noticed the actions of the opposing boat. Seeing that boat continually nearing, the intention was obvious. Even after getting closer, the speed of the boat gradually decreased, trying to match Fang Hao''s cruising speed. But Fang Hao had no fear. At this moment. Whoever flinches is a coward. I, the blessed son with a system, afraid of you? Fang Hao did not slow down at all, still speeding forward. Old Ye''s gaze was equally resolute. Xiao Pang Chen Sheng covered his eyes, unable to look anymore. Seeing that Fang Hao was not slowing down at all, and in a short time, the opposing boat would collide with their own... "Oh shit!" "These suicidal maniacs!" "Quick, change direction." In the end, it was they who chickened out. They dared not gamble with Fang Hao and his crew. If they really collided, it would be very dangerous for them too. So, as Fang Hao''s fishing boat was about to collide with theirs, they changed the bow''s direction, turning the other way. This way, Fang Hao''s boat couldn''t touch them. Fang Hao directly scared them into abandoning this tactic of forcing a stop. Once again resolving the crisis. The audience in the live stream finally breathed a sigh of relief. They had really thought Fang Hao''s boat was going to collide with theirs. "Host, my god!" "This is the hero in my heart!" A group of fans became excited. At this moment, everyone was cheering for Fang Hao. "Sir, what should we do now?" His subordinates asked for his opinion again. What to do? How would he know what to do? They couldn''t really cause fatalities, otherwise, it would be a big problem. This is the territory of Hua Country, nobody can protect them here. Losing this detector, they would at most face some penalties. But causing a fatality, they would be finished. "Follow him again, use the high-pressure water cannon again." No choice, had to use this method again. But this method still posed no threat to Fang Hao and his crew. Time was against them. Just then. A firm voice came over the public channel. "This is Hua Country Navy!" ... "Retreat!" The appearance of this voice signified that there was a Xia Country navy ship nearby. These people immediately realized the bad situation, knowing they couldn''t linger any longer. They had to give up on the task to retrieve the detector, turning around and fleeing, increasing their speed to the maximum. Fleeing at full speed. "Fang bro... are we safe now?" Hearing this voice, Xiao Pang also excitedly asked Fang Hao. "Mm." Fang Hao nodded. Watching the spy boat accelerating away, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. The situation just now really made him break out in a sweat. Cold sweat streaming down his back. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had even prepared to collide with the opposing ship. But at the last moment, the opponents flinched first. Hearing this voice also meant that they were safe. "We are Han fishermen..." Old Ye replied with a message, informing them of their identity. ... "Whew, so touching." "We''re finally safe." "We were really about to be scared to death just now." The people in the live stream were also completely relieved at this moment. They had been genuinely worried that something might happen to Fang Hao and his crew. "Good that nothing happened." "Fortunately, our Navy arrived." "These detestable Exotic Race, if you have the guts don''t run!" Chapter 149 - 117 I Respect Him as a Real Man! (Please Subscribe) "Thank goodness the livestreamer is safe." "If it were any later, I really couldn''t guarantee that those people wouldn''t resort to terrible measures." "Whew finally, I can breathe easy." "Seeing our Guardian God appear, there''s nothing more reassuring than this!" After hearing the voice through the communication device, a group of viewers all felt relieved. Especially seeing the enemy ship slinking away, they were incredibly exhilarated. Fang Hao and the others also knew they were safe and all relaxed. The speed of the boat dropped to about 9 knots. A few minutes into the journey, Fang Hao and his companions saw a massive naval ship appear nearby. The voice they had heard earlier was coming from this ship. This vessel sailed alongside Fang Hao''s boat, which looked like a child next to an adult in comparison. After traveling some distance and ensuring safety, the ship finally departed to continue its mission. The viewers guarding Fang Hao''s livestream room were also shocked by this scene. "So cool!" "This is our destroyer, such a sense of security." A sense of pride followed the shock. They couldn''t calm their hearts for a long time. Everyone in the livestream room witnessed this scene with their own eyes. The enormous stature emanated a terrifying deterrence. This was the capability of this ten-thousand-ton destroyer. Even after the vessel disappeared into the sea, everyone hadn''t fully recovered and were still reminiscing. "Before, I saw photos and didn''t have any concept of a ten-thousand-ton destroyer. It was only when I saw it next to the livestreamer''s boat that I realized how colossal it really was!" "Yes, it''s truly unimaginable." Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s just a shame that the Banana Country''s survey ship got away; we didn''t manage to capture it." "Hmph, if they dare to come again next time, we''ll wipe them out." There was still a hint of resentment in everyone''s hearts. Fang Hao had almost ended up feeding the sharks because of those people. Fang Hao truly won everyone over with his performance today. For once, people didn''t turn into ''trolls.'' Fang Hao and his companions completely relaxed, and the journey back was slower than before without the previous rush. It would take about three more hours to return to the port they had departed from. They were in no hurry. While steering the boat, they admired the seascape. As for the sonar detector on the ship, they didn''t pay it any more attention. It was useless to them; they were just waiting to hand it over. As they were about to reach the shore, Fang Hao ended the livestream and concluded this session. At that moment, seven or eight security personnel had already arrived at the dock, seeming to wait for something. As soon as Fang Hao''s fishing boat docked, the area was immediately sealed off. A casually dressed middle-aged man approached Fang Hao. "Mr. Fang Hao, hello, I am Zheng Xin''an, leader of the security department''s third action team. Here is my ID." "Hello, Leader Zheng." Fang Hao shook hands with him and then checked his ID. Fang Hao wasn''t surprised that this man knew him. Considering he was from the security department, finding his information would have been too easy. Probably from the moment he ended that call, all his information would have already been displayed before them. "You don''t seem surprised that I know you?" "With Leader Zheng''s capabilities, it''s not strange that you know me," Fang Hao responded calmly. Zheng Xin''an smiled, "It seems I have underestimated you." "Shall we go and take a look at that device now?" "Sure, follow me." Fang Hao then led them to the fishing boat, and Leader Zheng Xin''an followed. They soon saw the detector on the deck. Upon seeing this detector, Zheng Xin''an called over a young man wearing glasses. The bespectacled young man ran over quickly, crouched beside the detector, and began a careful visual inspection, occasionally using some instruments as if testing something. Everyone else waited quietly beside. Fang Hao watched curiously. But he didn''t understand what was happening. After a few minutes, the bespectacled young man packed up his tools and stood up, then went over to Zheng Xin''an. "Leader, this is an active sonar detector, and according to the tests I''ve just run, its detection range could reach up to a hundred kilometers." "A hundred kilometers?" Zheng Xin''an was somewhat surprised upon hearing this data. This range was terrifying, further than domestic detectors, which currently reached only eighty kilometersa full twenty kilometers short. Although it''s just twenty kilometers difference, the significance was monumental. Moreover, the leading country reportedly had an advanced model that could go up to more than two hundred kilometers. Although what they had retrieved wasn''t the most advanced detector from the leading country. It was still impressive. It could at least boost technological development. By reverse engineering, they could acquire this technology. Next, this detector would be sent to the relevant research institute for disassembly and study. "Mr. Fang, thank you for your contribution to our security endeavors." Chapter 150 - 117 I Respect Him as a Real Man! (Please Subscribe)_2 Zheng Xin''an said solemnly. "Team Leader Zheng is too kind. This is our duty and our responsibility!" Fang Hao''s expression also became much more serious. "Is this thing very valuable?" Xiao Pang leaned forward, asking curiously. "Very valuable," Zheng Xin''an nodded, "but as for the specifics, that will have to be determined by relevant experts afterwards." "There''s no time to waste on chatting then." "We also need to take this item to the research institute." "Alright." Fang Hao and the others knew that these security department personnel were very busy. "Oh, right." Suddenly, as if Zheng Xin''an had just thought of something, he turned his head to look at Fang Hao and the other two. "For turning in this item this time, our security department will provide a corresponding reward." "Once the verification is complete, we will notify you to come and collect the reward." Eh? There really is a reward. Initially, Fang Hao and the others didn''t set out for the reward. But since there is a reward, they were not going to be polite. This was an unexpected joy. "And in the future, if you provide any information related to national security, you can also report it to us, and there will be a corresponding reward for that too," he added before leaving. "Understood." Several security department personnel promptly moved the detector onto their transport vehicle and, after bidding farewell to Fang Hao, drove off. They came quickly and left just as quickly. Once they had gone. Xiao Pang also snapped out of his recent state and jumped up excitedly. "There really is a reward." "I wonder what the reward will be this time." He started to look forward to it. This reward was for the three of them. Fang Hao did not plan to hoard the reward all for himself. Though he was the one who caught it, they were a team on this fishing trip. Hence, any catch belonged to the team. And hence, the reward belonged to the team as well. So when it came time to collect the reward, Fang Hao would notify the other two to collect it together. "Hao, this... that doesn''t seem right. You were the one who caught it; we didn''t contribute." "Yeah, we didn''t help at all, Host. I think you should be the one to collect the reward." After Fang Hao shared his thoughts with them, both of them declined. They both didn''t want to share the reward. They felt the item was caught by Fang Hao alone; they hadn''t contributed at all and felt embarrassed to share in it. "How did you not help?" "Old Ye, you''re my right-hand man. Without your help before, our boat might have been flipped over by those guys." "And Xiao Pang, you helped a lot too." "We''re a team, naturally, we share the joys and face the difficulties together." "We''ve walked through the gates of hell together, so now we should share the reward together." "This..." The two men were at a loss for words from Fang Hao''s argument. "Alright, it''s settled then." Fang Hao didn''t continue to dwell on the topic. He then returned to the fishing boat, tidied things up, and packed his belongings. Some of the living supplies were left on the boat for future use. "Ah, my fish." Xiao Pang suddenly remembered his Yan Sea Bream and quickly went to look in the fish box. He was afraid the fish might be dead. But when he opened the fish box and saw that the fish was still lively, he was relieved. It was still alive. He planned to keep the fish himself. This was the first fish he had caught on his first sea fishing trip, and it held a unique sentimental value. The fish was indeed beautiful, and it would be great as an ornamental fish. "Where do you plan to keep it?" But Fang Hao asked a key question. Xiao Pang was momentarily stunned. He suddenly realized a problem. Where to keep the fish... "So, let''s find a seafood processing restaurant later and have it cooked..." Old Ye patted Xiao Pang on the shoulder. This made Xiao Pang look at the fish in the box with heartache. To eat it? Little Treasure. That''s the name Xiao Pang had given to the fish. At the mention of having it cooked, Xiao Pang was quite reluctant. "Old Ye, stop teasing him. Let the fish stay on this boat for now, and next time we come back, we''ll bring it with us." Fang Hao saw Old Ye teasing Xiao Pang and suggested to continue keeping the fish in the box on the boat. As long as the oxygen pump in the fish box keeps working, the fish will be fine. "Thanks, Hao." Upon hearing Fang Hao''s suggestion, Xiao Pang''s face lit up with joy. The placement of the fish was settled. "Alright, let''s pack up and head back to the hotel." Fang Hao and the rest planned to return to the hotel to regroup. They still intended to stay at the same hotel they were at before. This fishing trip at sea was interrupted by this unexpected event, halting their fishing journey for the time being. They didn''t plan on going back so soon. After resting awhile, they intended to continue on. ... At this moment. On Weibo, news about Fang Hao and the others hit the trending searches again. "Fishing guy catches a detector, chased by enemy ship!" "Admire our Navy''s might!" Occupying the top ten spots on the trending search list, it once again drew everyone''s attention. "???" "How is it him again!" Some netizens were stunned upon seeing these trending topics. What''s the situation? How did this fishing guy pop up again? When the public learned the details of the event, their jaws dropped. Was it that dangerous? They thought it was just fishing, at most catching something special. But they never expected that it involved such a risky affair. Almost ended up in the sea, becoming fish food. "I salute him as a true man!" "Didn''t expect this fishing guy to be so tough, I''m truly convinced." This time making the trending searches didn''t result in as much mockery. Aside from a minority who deliberately stirred up drama and some critics, most people were amazed by Fang Hao and his companions'' actions. Everyone greatly admired them. "I''ll follow his next live broadcast." Fang Hao attracted quite a number of fans this time, gaining a lot of casual followers. This was something he himself did not anticipate. "It''s just a pity that he doesn''t have a Weibo account." "Yeah, otherwise, we could keep up with his updates." Indeed, except for live broadcasts, Fang Hao was hard to find elsewhere. Online, things were buzzing with activity. The level of attention on Fang Hao, who occasionally hits the trending searches, was skyrocketing. Especially after experiencing the ''ship collision'' incident, his fame soared. It made everyone feel his toughness. When it was time to show strength, he didn''t flinch at all. Trying to block my way? I''ll just ram you. He didn''t care in the least that his boat was smaller than the other''s. This was what everyone admired. His courage won everyone''s respect. ... While countless people online were following Fang Hao. Fang Hao and his two companions returned to the hotel. They went through the check-in procedure once again. This time they booked a three-day stay. Planning to rest for three days, then they would set out again. This would allow them to recover and not be too exhausted. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The fishing trip was forced to a halt early, and the three had not had their fill of fishing. Especially Fang Hao, among the three, he hadn''t yet caught a fish, which left him grinding his teeth in frustration. He was supposed to catch a fish, but who knew that just when he was about to land it, an unknown large fish bit off its body, leaving only its head behind. This was the greatest pain in his heart! Such a fine fish gone just like that. It was a complete waste! Fang Hao was furious, but there was nothing he could do. He could only wait for the next sea outing to continue fishing. And he silently criticized the very auspicious sign he drew before this trip. Is this the effect of a very auspicious sign? Just this? Unbelievable. He felt it was more like the worst possible sign. Well, no choice. It seems it''s better to rely on oneself than to count on deities. Fang Hao planned to spend these three days brushing up on sea fishing knowledge. To enhance his skills. To ensure that next time he went sea fishing, he could catch a big fish. Once back in his own room. Only then did Fang Hao have the time to check the live broadcast popularity rewards he earned from this sea trip. A total of three treasure boxes. Two Diamond Treasure Chests and one Black Gold Treasure Box. He wondered what good things he would get from these three treasure boxes! Chapter 151 - 118: Mechanical Eye (Please Subscribe) A secret research institute. Today, a torpedo-shaped object was quietly brought in from outside. Everything was so secretive. Hardly any outsiders knew that this item had entered the facility. Once inside, relevant experts came over to study it. This device was the sonar detector that Fang Hao had fished up. A group of experts and researchers started to dismantle the detector. This part of the work had to be very careful; they couldn''t overlook a single detail, not even a screw. They undertook various reverse engineering tasks. Beginning with each individual component, they analyzed its function, until all the components had been taken apart. They analyzed their functions and performance. Once the analysis was complete, they reassembled them and conducted a holistic analysis. They didn''t overlook any detail. The progress of this research had also brought them a new technological breakthrough. A brand new sonar detector was about to be created. Leveraging the technology of this detector and combining it with their own research, they were able to upgrade their original product. The detection range reached an astonishing one hundred and twenty kilometers. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A full forty kilometers more than the original eighty kilometers. This was a significant improvement. Although it might not yet match the latest detector from the beautiful country, it was already among the world''s leading products. It represented a milestone achievement. "Really have to thank this detector." "It''s like sending coal in a snowstorm, arriving just in time. The problems we had been stuck on have all been solved." ... Hotel room. Fang Hao was ready to first check what was inside the Diamond Treasure Chest, and then look at the Black Gold Treasure Box. The Black Gold Treasure Box was the main event; maybe something really good would come from it. [Would you like to open the Diamond Treasure Chest?] The system, as usual, inquired. "Open it." Fang Hao opened two Diamond Treasure Chests at the same time. He had opened them before, so now he was very experienced. After he opened the two chests, In an instant, A flurry of prize notifications came in. [Congratulations to the host on obtaining an extended-range flashlight.] [Congratulations to the host on obtaining a pair of specially-made outdoor sports shoes.] [Congratulations to the host on obtaining Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pill (Enhanced Edition).] [Congratulations to the host...] Fang Hao briefly looked over this round of prizes. The first items were normal; most of the prizes this time were items. Like the flashlight, which had a high endurance and brightness. The battery life reached 400 hours, meaning that if charged once and kept on, it could be used for nearly seventeen days. The brightness was high, and it could shine up to a kilometer away. There were also the sport shoes, which were not ordinary shoes. They were made from a special material, similar to cotton, a new type of material that was very comfortable to wear. Moreover, the shoes had puncture-proof features, so even if you stepped on a nail accidentally, it wouldn''t pierce the sole. Of course, the most important feature was its water-resistant quality; even if you accidentally stepped into water, it would dry quickly. These items were quite good. Like the flashlight, which could be very useful when night fishing. His previous flashlight was too dim, and it often ran out of battery halfway through fishing. So he could use this one next time he went night fishing. As for the shoes, they could be worn daily. All were practical items. It''s just... this Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pill seemed a bit absurd. Goodness gracious, it was even an enhanced version. As if worried the medicinal effects wouldn''t be strong enough. It''s likely that an eighty-year-old eating them could go back into battle for two more hours. Fang Hao was somewhat resigned; a twenty-something-year-old like him didn''t need this. Unless, perhaps, he found himself in the same state of exhaustion and weakness as last time during his practice of Innate Skill, then it might be useful. He continued to look at the remaining two prizes. After reviewing all of the prizes, he collected them up. Apart from the shoes, which he could use right away, the other items were not immediately needed and were stored in the System Space. Overall, the rewards were still quite good. At least most of them were items he could use. Next, The main event arrived. The Black Gold Treasure Box! Fang Hao couldn''t help but feel some anticipation. He wanted to see what better items the Black Gold Treasure Box might contain. This was the prize given by the system when his live broadcast popularity reached ten million. The higher the level of the treasure box, the better the corresponding rewards. [Would you like to open the treasure box now?] The system once again inquired. "Yes." Fang Hao waited expectantly. Subsequently, the sound of the prize notifications came again. [Congratulations to the host on obtaining the Mechanical Eye.] [Congratulations to the host on obtaining a mini sea fishing yacht.] [Congratulations to the host on obtaining the Breath Holding Skill manual.] The prizes were few, only three. But these three prizes were quite different. The first prize, the Mechanical Eye. Just by the name, Fang Hao didn''t know what it was for until he saw the system''s introduction, and only then did he understand what it was about. This Mechanical Eye was equivalent to an eye for Fang Hao; it would merge with one of his eyes. The Mechanical Eye would also grant him certain abilities, such as information search and query, telescopic vision, and more. Capabilities. The specific effects of its use would have to be experienced by Fang Hao personally to be fully understood. [Choose ''left eye'' or ''right eye'' for the installation of the Mechanical Eye.] As he examined the Mechanical Eye, the system once again prompted him. Chapter 152 - 118: Mechanical Eye (Please Subscribe)_2 Installation? Will this hurt? Fang Hao hesitated for a moment, but after all, this was a system-rewarded item; it wouldn''t be like getting an eye transplant at the hospital where you first remove your own eye and then have the new one installed. That would be too bloody. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And impossible to consider. The system must have some special way of installing it. "Left eye." Fang Hao decided to install the Mechanical Eye in his left eye. After confirming his choice of the left eye, Fang Hao felt a slight warmth in it but didn''t experience any significant discomfort. This sensation of warmth lasted for about a minute before everything returned to normal. There was no other change. Eh? This wasn''t what he had imagined. It seemed that apart from the sensation of warmth, there was no other feeling. Truly amazing. Fang Hao immediately went to the mirror to check his left eye to see if there were any changes. But when he looked in the mirror, he found that his eye... looked the same as usual, with no changes at all. Strange. Had the installation of the Mechanical Eye not started yet? That''s not right. At this moment, Fang Hao also noticed something different about his left eye. Information that only he could see appeared in front of his left eye; upon checking, he indeed saw an introductory interface. Just like in a video game interface. [Mirror] [Function: Groom appearance, get dressed...] An informational prompt about the mirror in front of him popped up, with a detailed description underneath. Hey, this is really not bad. This Mechanical Eye seems to be even better than described. And it completely blended in with his appearance; you couldn''t tell at all that it was different from his natural eye. Fang Hao was very satisfied with this reward. Worthy of the Black Gold Treasure Chest. Not to mention this reward alone was worth it! And there were more rewards to come. The next reward was a small fishing yacht. Even if it was just a small fishing yacht, it probably cost around two million. And this boat belonged to him. Unlike the previous fishing boat, which he only had the right to use for a month. He was the owner of this yacht. Wow. Has the system become so generous as to actually give away a yacht? Fang Hao was quite surprised. A fishing yacht was similar to a leisure yacht, with the cockpit situated on deck being more tailored to the needs of anglers and the interior just as ordinary, including a fish storage tank, fishing rod holders, bait boxes, pulleys, and a full set of fishing equipment. There was also a kitchen in the lounge, capable of handling seafood on the spot, offering a feast of seafood; there was nothing better than this, absolutely the freshest seafood, eating the fish that had just been caught alive. The small fishing yacht could accommodate about five people for a trip to sea without feeling overcrowded. Any more than that would be too much. However, accommodating five people was enough. After all, Fang Hao didn''t need to bring too many people when he went fishing. Like this time, their team was just three people, which was sufficient. Each person was responsible for different roles on board. This reward also made Fang Hao very satisfied. It saved him money. He no longer had to buy one himself. That saved two million. Right now, Fang Hao had just about that much money. If he had to spend it all on a boat, then he wouldn''t have any savings left. Of course, this was also before his gift money from the Hu Ya Platform for the month had been settled. This month, his gift earnings from the Hu Ya Platform were quite substantial. Moreover, Hu Ya was now negotiating a new contract with him, which would increase his income even more. If he didn''t need to buy anything, Fang Hao wasn''t really short on money. That was a major expense cut down. Just the maintenance cost later on would probably not be cheap. Those mooring spots cost money. Like this time, although Fang Hao didn''t need to pay for the rental of the fishing boat, he needed to pay the docking fee for the boat at the pier. It''s like parking fees. Since their fishing boat was quite small, just over ten tons, the cost of docking at the pier was two hundred per day. This was the part Fang Hao had to cover himself. If it was a yacht, the price would be even higher. So it wasn''t just the money spent on purchasing the boat; ongoing maintenance would also cost money. However, given Fang Hao''s current capabilities, maintaining a yacht wasn''t a difficult task. Looking at the third reward, it was a manual - Breath Holding Skill manual. Just like Innate Skill, it''s a skill that enhances physical fitness. But this skill mainly focuses on training lung capacity. When I have time, I might as well practice this Breath Holding Skill and see how effective it is. With that, I''ve checked out all three rewards. The rewards from the Black Gold Treasure Chest are indeed extraordinary. After inspecting the Treasure Chest''s rewards, Fang Hao can finally take a good rest. Sleeping on the hotel bed is bound to be more comfortable than on a fishing boat. A completely different environment. Fang Hao lay on the bed and fell into deep sleep within minutes. This sleep lasted until it was dark outside. Several hours had passed. Fang Hao woke up, planning to call out Old Ye and Xiao Pang to go grab something to eat. However, when he went to call them, he found they were still sleeping. They didn''t have the robust bodies Fang Hao had. The excursion at sea had already left them utterly exhausted. Since they were still asleep, he didn''t wake them and let them continue to rest for a while longer. He decided to go out on his own to grab a bite and then pack some food for them. Just as Fang Hao was about to leave the hotel, he received a call from Zheng, the head of the security department. "Hello, Chief Zheng." As Fang Hao wondered what Zheng was contacting him for, "Mr. Fang Hao, I have received notification from my superiors that due to the high value of the detector you turned in, we''re awarding you accordingly. If you have no other plans tomorrow, you can come to the Public Safety Bureau to collect your reward." It turned out to be a notice for Fang Hao to collect his reward. "Alright, thank you, Chief Zheng." "You''re welcome." Then the call ended. I wonder what the reward will be. Fang Hao didn''t pay much attention to it. He didn''t turn in those items for a reward in the first place. Gurgle. A sound came from his stomach. He was hungry. Solving the hunger problem should come first. This was also a good opportunity for Fang Hao to check out the night market in West Sea City. The night market in West Sea City was quite famous far and wide. Even in Binjiang, Fang Hao had heard about it, but he never had the time to visit. Taking shelter in West Sea City this time gave him the chance. The night market was huge, teeming with people. Fang Hao, wearing a mask, went unrecognized. He tried several local snacks and enjoyed them. There''s no denying that the night market''s snacks were delicious. Not only were the food tempting and tasty, but the prices were also reasonable. No wonder it was so bustling and on the brink of becoming one of West Sea City''s attractions, frequented by many young people. He had a bit here, a bit there. After making his way around the market, Fang Hao was full before he knew it. And even let out a satisfied burp. He really couldn''t eat anymore and would have to wait for the next visit to continue. Before heading back, Fang Hao packed some food for the two, then returned. ... Hospital. "Ah..." Hu Ge''s wife suddenly felt a pain in her abdomen, and her water broke. "Doctor, doctor!" Hu Ge quickly called for the doctor without a moment''s delay. His emotions were both anxious and tense. Soon after, Hu Ge''s wife was taken to the delivery room, and he was there by her side. The doctors and nurses got busy as well. Preparing to welcome this new life. Three hours later, A baby''s cries echoed. Hu Ge, whose heart had been in his throat, finally relaxed, with a tear of excitement in the corner of his eye. This cry of the baby seemed to bestow him with a special kind of strength. "Mother and daughter are safe!" The doctor reported the good news. "Thank you, doctor." Hu Ge was very happy. He went to check on his wife immediately, took her hand, and tenderly expressed his gratitude. The relatives and friends accompanying them were also happy, offering their blessings. Celebrating this moment. ... Chapter 153 - 119: Going to the Sea, Fishing! (Please Subscribe) This night. Hu Ge was busy taking care of his wife and child, looking after both his wife and the kid. It was dizzyingly hectic. But luckily, he had help from other relatives and friends, and he had hired a caregiver, so after this busy period, he could finally catch his breath. But even though he was so tired, he was still very happy. He felt really good. Looking at his sleeping little princess, his heart was touched for the first time. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He suddenly felt an impulse to post on social media. This was the first time in history he wanted to actively make a public announcement about his wife and child on social media. It just so happened that the internet had been abuzz with this matter in the past few days. It was time for him to put an end to it. After thinking for a while, he started composing the text on his phone. "I''m a dad now, I''m happy to report, the baby girl is 5 pounds and 6 ounces, Mother and daughter are safe. My wife isn''t a public figure, she isn''t from the industry, we''ve kept it quiet for the smooth delivery of the child, I hope for everyone''s understanding. Having been in the profession for a full 20 years, I thank everyone for always being there for me, supporting my growth, accompanying me through peaks and valleys..." Having written this, he posted it to social media. It quickly caused an uproar online. The entire internet was shaken again! Everyone once more sent their blessings. Even though there had been much speculation online before, they were based on other minor rumors, not from the person directly. Some people were still skeptical about the truth. But now, this social media post was from Hu Ge himself. It directly confirmed this point. All doubts had been shattered. No need to guess anymore. The internet was incredibly lively once more. [Hu Ge Announces: I''m a Dad Now] This trending topic quickly rose to the top of the search rankings, surpassing other topics. At the same time, the appearance of this trend also amazed everyone about the previous predictions. "Wow, that was really accurate." "Turns out it is September 7th." "This fisherman really has some skills." People were surprised that this news first emerged from Fang Hao, they were amazed that he could have known in advance. Those in the know were particularly shocked by the radio''s early broadcast of the foreknowledge. This device''s predictive power was truly impressive. Following Hu Ge''s post, as the trend hit the top, some media outlets began reporting the news. Previously they had refrained from doing so, fearing any change. Now that the person himself had posted, it was confirmed that the previous information was correct. The media followed suit. Mainly because Hu Ge''s reputation was so good, even official media promoted him. The buzz spread instantly. Including the good deeds Hu Ge had done in the past, like volunteering to teach, sponsoring some children''s education, which were all unearthed by people. Now, Hu Ge''s popularity had exploded. This is what true top-tier popularity is! This heat in the entertainment industry will continue for a long time. What''s called a high-quality idol? This is it! ... "Bro Hao, look, Hu Ge really did make a post." With Hu Ge''s post, Xiao Pang and Chen Sheng also noticed the trending topic on social media. With such high popularity, it would be odd if they hadn''t noticed. When Xiao Pang showed Fang Hao the post Hu Ge made on social media, Fang Hao found out. He was the one who least frequented the internet, so he wasn''t very clear about online news. If it hadn''t been for Xiao Pang showing him, he probably wouldn''t have known. "Wow, the radio''s prediction was really accurate." Xiao Pang experienced it firsthand this time, not just through the live broadcast. This feeling was different, even more surprising. Fang Hao had experienced it during the last National football team''s game, so he wasn''t as surprised this time. He was actually getting used to it. Old Ye next to them, also nodded in agreement. He too was astonished by the radio''s ability; he had examined that radio and knew that it was normally in a state of disrepair. It only worked when predicting messages. Such a strange radio, truly miraculous. "I wonder what it''ll predict next." "Who knows, it''s usually just a decoration, no different from junk." That wasn''t Fang Hao showing off, that was his honest opinion. The radio wasn''t usually useful, couldn''t play tapes, nor listen to other broadcasts. He had tried to fix it, but no matter what he did, it just couldn''t be fixed. So Fang Hao eventually gave up. He just treated it as a decoration. Or, perhaps occasionally looked forward to the possibility of it predicting some latest news. After following Hu Ge''s social media announcement about his wife and daughter, the three of them were off to the Safety Bureau. To collect their reward. Fang Hao had returned home yesterday, and when they woke up, he told them about it. Having agreed to split the reward evenly, Fang Hao wouldn''t choose to keep it all for himself. At least for now, they were still a team. So, the reward they received naturally belonged to their team. Fang Hao drove the car and soon arrived at the gates of the Safety Bureau. They were stopped at the entrance for identity checks. Once verified, they were allowed to enter the Safety Bureau gates. The person who greeted them then was Zheng, the team leader who they knew. "Come on, I''ll take you to claim your reward." Team leader Zheng didn''t mince words; he directly led Fang Hao and the others to claim their reward for this occasion. "This time we have to thank you especially for handing over the detector; this device has significant meaning and is of great value to us." Chapter 154 - 119: Going to the Sea, Fishing! (Please Subscribe)_2 Team Leader Zheng directly placed a reward certificate and a cash award into their hands. The thick stack of cash felt substantial in their grasp. Guessing... there were probably about a hundred thousand yuan in there. Although this amount of money was nothing much for Fang Hao and Xiao Pang. Fang Hao had over two million on him, and Xiao Pang had a considerable sum due to compensation from a previous land requisition by his family. Both were not short on cash, so they didn''t care whether it was a lot or little. What they cared about was that this was a reward given by the state, an honor bestowed by the country. The certificate also bore the national seal. This was the real honor. This was recognition from the nation. Fang Hao wanted to keep the certificate, and neither had any objections. Therefore, Fang Hao planned to compensate them with money, giving forty thousand to each, while he himself took twenty thousand. Initially, they somewhat disagreed because before this, they felt that it was Fang Hao who hooked up the catch, and they didn''t contribute much effort, so they didn''t want the money. So they thought getting over thirty thousand themselves was already quite unexpected. However, Fang Hao insisted, forcibly stuffing forty thousand into their hands and not allowing them to refuse. This is how the rewards were distributed. Fang Hao got twenty thousand plus a certificate, while the other two received a cash award of forty thousand each. "Alright then." Persuaded by Fang Hao, they reluctantly agreed. "We thank the state for the reward, and if we ever hook something similar in the future, we will surely turn it in." Xiao Pang said excitedly. Getting a reward from the state made him genuinely happy. "Good, I look forward to you catching such things again next time." Zheng Xin''an thought it unlikely; there''s no way one can catch such things every day while fishing. Catching it once is already an incredible stroke of luck. But he didn''t dampen Xiao Pang and their enthusiasm, and simply smiled slightly. However, he overlooked the information regarding Fang Hao. Or rather, he didn''t think of Fang Hao at the moment. Fang Hao was someone who didn''t play by the rules. The more you think it''s unlikely to catch something, the more likely it is that he will. He just happens to be able to hook anything besides fish. After receiving the rewards, the trio didn''t linger and prepared to head to the bank. They needed to take care of the money first and foremost, at least to deposit it in the bank. They did not have the habit of carrying cash with them. After depositing the money, Xiao Pang was still very excited, "I never thought that the thing we turned in would be worth so much, that we could get a hundred thousand yuan in reward. Initially, I thought it would only be five hundred yuan." Five hundred yuan plus a certificate, that''s what Xiao Pang initially thought. But unexpectedly, this time the reward was so substantial. A full hundred thousand yuan. That was hard to imagine. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So you can imagine how valuable the thing we turned in must be," Old Ye couldn''t help but remark. "Then, do we count as having done a good deed?" Xiao Pang was curious to ask at that moment. "Definitely." Fang Hao nodded. "Heh heh." Now Xiao Pang was even more delighted. Doing a good deed; that was something to be proud of for generations. He planned to go back and speak of these matters with his family. "Fang bro, how about making a photocopy of the certificate for each of us?" "Let''s go." Fang Hao immediately led them to photocopy the certificate, then gave each person a copy to keep. As a memento. Everything was settled. The group then returned to the hotel to rest. They planned to properly rest for the next few days and play around near West Sea City. After staying in the hotel for half a day, everyone got a bit restless. "How about we go tide chasing?" Old Ye suggested the idea of tide chasing. "This I like." Xiao Pang immediately agreed. "I have no objections." Fang Hao also agreed to the proposal. The three decided to go tide chasing together. Xiao Pang and Fang Hao had never tide chased before and found the activity quite novel. Before that, they had only watched others live-stream tide chasing on the internet. But tide chasing required finding a spot away from the crowds. They needed to find a place suitable for the activity. "Let''s find one ourselves." The trio also prepared to drive and look for places suitable for foraging by the sea. Those crowded beaches, or the coasts with lots of people, there''s no point in going there. There wouldn''t be anything to pick up. "Let''s go, first let''s go buy some foraging tools, and then bring a small fishing rod," Who knows, maybe we can even fish by the seaside. Not going out to sea to fish doesn''t mean not fishing at all. They could still fish by the seaside. Foraging and fishing at the same time also seems like a pretty good activity. Everyone first went to buy the foraging equipment, which meant buying three buckets, pliers, gloves, and stuff like that. Then they also brought along fishing rods. After getting their stuff, they casually asked a few locals where it was good to forage by the sea. After getting information about two to three places, Fang Hao drove off. After all, the locals knew best where the suitable foraging spots were. That''s definitely better than finding a spot randomly. With the tools in hand, the group headed towards the first location, Silver Beach. The reason it''s called Silver Beach is because there are lots of little rocks by the seashore, clusters of pebbles on the shore, where many marine creatures hide underneath as the tide comes in. These rocks scattered about, under the sun, glitter some light, looking just like pieces of silver. So the locals call this place Silver Beach. Following the hints, the group found Silver Beach. Hey, it''s really not bad here, there aren''t many people. Not like the previous beach, where it was horrifyingly crowded. Fang Hao parked the car first, then took the foraging tools out of the car. Everyone was ready to start their own sea foraging process. Each person with a tool in hand, when they arrived at the beach, began looking for sea treasures. At this time. Fang Hao''s Mechanical Eye came into effect. His eyesight is much clearer than before, so it became even harder for marine creatures hiding under the rocks to escape his gaze. Soon, he found two big seashells. Becoming the first among the trio to find something. This gave Fang Hao confidence. Hey, even though I didn''t catch any fish, foraging by the sea is still doable. With the advantage of his eyesight, Fang Hao was faster at finding things. Starfish, sea urchins, Cat''s Eye Snails, razor clams, and also two crabs. There weren''t many other things. These creatures weren''t common at all. Even with the advantage of his eyesight, he only found these few. Like Lao Ye and Xiao Pang, they found even less, just a few clams and starfish. Lao Ye was a bit luckier, he even found a crab and a big octopus. This unexpectedly matched what Xiao Pang wanted to eat, the octopus. Xiao Pang here found even less, with no real haul to speak of, his bucket was still empty, with just a tiny bit inside. This made them resentfully rant about those who live stream foraging by the sea, where there''s no way you can find so many things and just a few steps away there''s a crab. It''s a trap. Those live stream foraging videos, surely a lot of them are fakes. After foraging for some time, Fang Hao also realized it wasn''t easy to find things. Perhaps it''s easier to find something right after the tide goes out. Suddenly, the interest in foraging diminished quite a bit. They simply thought, why not go fishing instead. Anyway, they came prepared with fishing rods, all ready to go. "I''m going to fish." So Fang Hao decided to change locations to try fishing. "Okay, you go ahead, Hao-bro, we''ll forage a bit longer." Xiao Pang and Lao Ye, not content with their small finds, intended to forage for a while longer. "Call me if you need anything, I''ll go to another place to fish." Silver Beach wasn''t really suitable for fishing since it was shallow, and not much fish could be caught. Fang Hao decided to go to the next place, driving there directly. Later, he would come back to pick them up after they were done foraging. It wasn''t too far away anyway. When he got to the new place, seeing the large rocks, it was good for fishing. And there weren''t any waves, with also someone else fishing nearby. Seems like it''s not bad for fishing. Fang Hao then got ready to fish here. After getting out the fishing gear, Fang Hao also started a live stream on the side. Before, while foraging, there was no spare hand to hold the phone, so there was no live stream. Now fishing is different, just staying in one place, as long as the phone is set up, he could live stream. Chapter 155 - 120 Xiao Pang: Hao Ge, I think I saw a corpse! (Please subscribe) "Wow, the streamer is back on." "I thought the host was going to rest for several days this time." "Eh, is the host going fishing by the seaside?" When Fang Hao started the live broadcast, everyone noticed that his surroundings were different. Not on a boat, but standing on a large rock fishing. This was clearly by the seaside. "Right, I just went to gather seafood, and then decided to fish for a while." "Gather seafood?" "Did the host find anything while gathering seafood?" "Did you find a beautiful wild wife?" Upon hearing Fang Hao mention gathering seafood, everyone instantly became interested. "Slurp, where''s the wild wife?" "Host, pick one up for me too, will ya?" "Brother upstairs, no living ones, you want one that''s laid out flat?" "Haha, why do I feel like laughing when such a scary thing is mentioned?" It''s still this gang of trolls, the atmosphere in the live broadcast room changed instantly. Fang Hao was also impressed. Can only say their imaginations are too wild. "Don''t worry, what you guys are talking about won''t happen." "This is what I gathered from the sea earlier, not much." During the fishing breaks, Fang Hao showed them what he had picked up. He brought the bucket up to the camera to show off. "Cat''s Eye Snails, crabs, sea snails, sea urchins..." "Host, you got a nice haul." "This luck is much better than mine, when I went to gather seafood, I only found a few little starfish and clams." Unexpectedly, the audience thought Fang Hao''s haul was pretty good. Real gathering of seafood isn''t that bountiful unless there is an exceptional circumstance. Of course, this was also thanks to Fang Hao having Mechanical Eye, which lets him see clearer and improves his vision. It allows him to spot where there might be something even in the tiniest details. But like Old Ye and Xiao Pang, they weren''t so lucky, their experience is more like that of an average person gathering seafood. "Host, are you sure you didn''t buy these from the market? (suspicious eyes)" "There are no fish in the bucket, should not be bought." "Hahaha, brother, that''s nailed it." "You know the host." The crowd once again started teasing Fang Hao, and the atmosphere in the live broadcast room was extra relaxed and joyful. Fang Hao could tell these people were implying he couldn''t catch fish. He''s used to it, though, and it doesn''t irritate him. Let them tease, it won''t cost him any flesh. A true warrior dares to face the bleakness of life. When the moment comes that he catches a fish, he''ll show them. To make the enemy perish, they must first be driven to madness. Let them feel smug for a little longer. "Don''t worry, even if I can''t catch fish, I wouldn''t buy fish from the market." "Hehe, then we''ll just wait and see." "Hope the host won''t be slapping his own face later." "By the way, host, did you get any reward after turning in that detector you fished out last time?" "Was it five hundred and a certificate?" Everyone was very curious, eagerly waiting for Fang Hao''s answer. "It''s not." "The reward was much more than you think, a total of one hundred thousand and a certificate." When Fang Hao disclosed the reward, everyone was shocked. It was so much more than what they had anticipated. They thought turning in something like that would at most earn a few hundred or a few thousand at best. Who could have predicted a reward of one hundred thousand! "One hundred thousand?" "Sss...that much?" "Mom, I also want to go fishing at sea." "Is it still possible to go fishing at sea now?" The crowd was envious. Just turning in an item for a reward of one hundred thousand was too easy to earn. "Woohoo, we don''t even earn that much from one trip out to sea, I''m so envious." "Let''s go, anyone forming a group? Let''s go fishing at sea right now." "Which city is the host in now? We''re coming right away!" "If I''m not mistaken, the host should be in West Sea City, who''s going with?" The viewers in the live broadcast room are planning on grouping up to find Fang Hao and the others. Really, when someone started the call, they instantly got a crowd''s response. Many people wanted to go. But there were also some more level-headed viewers who simply said, "Do you think you''re the host that can catch anything? If you go fishing, I bet you won''t even earn back the cost of renting the boat." It''s the truth. Even Fang Hao only managed to catch something due to a stroke of luck. But for Fang Hao, he doesn''t need that kind of luck. What he wants is the luck to actually catch fish! Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That''s what he really needs. Fang Hao also tried to dissuade them in the live broadcast room. "If you''re going with the idea of fishing for a detector, I''d advise against it." "That''s not something ordinary people can fish up." Fang Hao said. "Got it, got it." "When did the host become as nagging as my mom." "Is there a possibility that the host is a cute girl?" "..." The live broadcast room finally got a little quieter. Fang Hao began to refocus on fishing. Those who have sea fished before know that choosing the right spot is important; choosing a good spot means you''re halfway to success. Unlike reservoirs and wild ponds where the quantity of fish is basically fixed. The fish in the sea are unevenly distributed, with more in some places and less in others. And with the sea being so vast, even if you''re just fishing from the shore, that long coastline is a difficult choice too. Chapter 156 - 120 Xiao Pang: Hao Ge, I think I saw a corpse! (Please Subscribe)_2 Places like the rock clusters near the shore, or where seaweed grows at the roots, these spots are often where blackfish, parrotfish, and sixline wrasse hunt for bait. Or some docks, harbors, and shallow waters, those are also good spots for fishing. The place Fang Hao has chosen now is decent, deep water, gentle currents, no big waves, with some underwater reefs beneath. Usually, fish prefer places like this as a habitat. It''s definitely an ideal fishing spot. The spot is fine, now it''s all down to luck. As for technique, Fang Hao doesn''t think there''s anything wrong with his skills. If he doesn''t catch fish, that''s all on luck! It''s just that his luck is a little short, otherwise, he''d have caught fish by now. Fang Hao sat on the rocks fishing, very calm, not at all in a hurry. He had just seen some fish swimming below. That indicates there won''t be an absence of fish. If there are fish, that''s enough. Fang Hao was quite confident in his abilities, never doubting himself. Time passed slowly, and in a flash, half an hour went by; Fang Hao''s rod had yet to show any sign of action. Ring ring ring. Just then, Fang Hao''s phone rang. This was his other phone. He normally uses two phones, one for daily contact and the other for live streaming while fishing. Fang Hao took out his phone and saw it was Xiao Pang calling him. Why would they call him at this time? Could it be they were done foraging at sea? When Fang Hao answered the call. He heard Xiao Pang''s voice trembling on the other side. "Hao brother... We seem to have found a body..." "Huh?" What''s happening? They found a body? "Are you sure it''s a body?" Fang Hao''s tone became more serious. This wasn''t a matter to joke about. "I''m sure it''s a body, it''s floating near the shore, there''s a rock blocking it, and I, along with Old Ye, didn''t dare to go closer, we only saw the lower half." Xiao Pang swallowed hard, he was clearly scared. This was witnessed in person, not something seen in a live stream. Watching a live stream, one might not react too much to seeing a dead body. But seeing a body with one''s own eyes on site, the tension was unavoidable. "Then you guys report it to the police first, I''ll come right now." Encountering a body was no small matter; Fang Hao was preparing to go have a look. "Old Ye has just reported it to the police." "Alright, then wait for me there, I''ll be over quickly." The friends in the live stream clearly heard the conversation on the phone. "Damn, the streamer has encountered another body?" "Such luck..." "It feels like the streamer is like Conan, wherever he goes he stumbles upon bodies and murder cases." The viewers were also shocked. Although they often joked about letting Fang Hao catch a body, actually encountering such an event still felt unbelievable. It hadn''t been long since they encountered a body. This luck... was just unbelievable. "So the nickname of the ''Corpse-fishing streamer'' is truly set in stone now." "No, I think now we should rename him ''Corpse Immortal''." "6." "..." At this point, Fang Hao had no time to watch the viewers teasing him in the live chat; he quickly started packing up his fishing gear. Looks like the fishing has to be put on hold for now, he had to deal with the situation Xiao Pang and Old Ye were in. He looked at the stuff in his bucket. He had collected these while foraging at sea earlier. If a body was truly discovered, then these things... he kind of lost the appetite for them. After hesitating for a moment, Fang Hao decided to pour the snails and sea stars back into the sea. Forget it, even if they hadn''t found a body, he probably wouldn''t eat them. After packing up, Fang Hao put his fishing gear back into his car, and drove over. When he arrived there, the police had just reached the scene. Their response time was exceptionally fast. Fang Hao parked his car and went with them to the site. "Hao brother." After Fang Hao walked over, Old Ye and Xiao Pang waved at him to indicate their location. "Are you guys together?" The officer then noticed Fang Hao. They found Fang Hao somewhat familiar but couldn''t immediately recall who he was. "Yes." They all walked over together. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Where''s the body?" "It''s behind this big rock." Xiao Pang pointed in another direction. Everyone looked in that direction and indeed saw a ''corpse'' floating behind the big rock. The atmosphere immediately became tense, and the scene was cordoned off to prevent people from approaching, lest they disturb the evidence. Fang Hao and the others were kept outside as well. Of course, there was a police officer watching over them. Although they were the ones who reported the incident, they were still suspects until proven otherwise. Two other police officers approached the ''corpse'' to check the situation. However, when they got closer and saw the ''corpse,'' they were absolutely stunned. This... Clearly, they were shocked by the corpse in front of them. "Old Zhang, what''s the situation?" Seeing no movement for a while, another officer asked. "Mistaken." "This isn''t a corpse." "Not a corpse? Then what is it?" Weird. From a distance, it clearly looked like a corpse, so how is it not a corpse? Not just that person was puzzled, Fang Hao and Xiao Pang were also confused. "It''s... a silicone doll." The officer who spoke picked up the ''corpse'' with one hand and showed it to everyone. Everyone''s expression was one of utter surprise upon seeing what he held in his hand. Their reaction was exactly like when they had first seen the corpse. After the surprise came resignation. "No idea who irresponsibly discarded this thing." Everyone came to their senses and shared a wry smile. Xiao Pang and Old Ye felt a bit embarrassed. They had misjudged the situation themselves. Or they hadn''t gone closer to confirm the situation. But, they couldn''t be blamed for their mistakethey were just ordinary people, who would understandably call the police upon encountering such a scene. The police didn''t hold it against them. Now that it was established that it wasn''t a corpse and not a homicide, the cordon was lifted. "We''re sorry for reporting it before we were sure." "You can''t be blamed for that; from afar, it really did look like a corpse. What you did was right." "Had it been an actual corpse and if you had recklessly gone to check, you could have potentially disturbed the crime scene." "Thank you for your trouble." "No problem." The issue was resolved. It was just a false alarm. And Fang Hao''s live stream viewers were rolling with laughter. They had thought it would be a murder case but it turned out to be just a joke. "Hahaha, it''s actually a doll." "I really thought it was a corpse." "Ah, what a pity." "Who knows whose girlfriend got misidentified." "But the quality of this doll is really good, it looks just like a real person. This thing can''t be cheap." "No idea who would be willing to just throw it away." "I once bought one, pfft, my friend bought one, and it cost five thousand!" "How does it feel? Is it useful? I''m asking for a friend." "Personally, I think it''s better to buy a cup." "..." Fang Hao glanced over and saw that the conversation was getting more and more absurd. Xiao Pang and Old Ye also wiped a bead of sweat from their foreheads, now finally able to relax. But after such an incident, they no longer felt like continuing their foraging at sea. They weren''t as bold as Fang Hao. "Let''s just go fishing instead." The two carried their buckets and other sea foraging tools with them. When Fang Hao saw the contents of their buckets, he instantly felt... a pang of regret. He had dumped the things he had foraged from the sea earlier when they found the ''corpse.'' It turned out to be just a misunderstanding. Now he truly felt the loss. If he had known, he wouldn''t have been so quick to dump them. But it was too late for regrets now. The live stream viewers also noticed the change in Fang Hao''s expression and immediately understood what had happened. They began to tease him. "Haha, the streamer is regretting dumping those things earlier." "Poor streamer." Chapter 157 - 121 Really Got a Big Shipment!! (Please Subscribe) "Hao bro, what about the stuff you found at sea earlier?" When the items were placed on the car, Xiao Pang happened to see that the bucket was empty, not a thing inside. He asked instinctively. "..." "Cough, I felt pity for them, so I poured them all back into the sea." That really hit the nail on the head. Fang Hao had no choice but to come up with some excuse. But he was ruthlessly exposed by the audience in the live stream. "Ab-bro, don''t fall for the host''s bluff, he dumped them because he heard there was a corpse." "There''s nothing harder in this world than the host''s mouth." "There must be something, I remember I..." "Holy shit!" The tone suddenly went sideways. Fang Hao simply ignored it. Neither Xiao Pang nor the others were watching the livestream. After putting everything back into the car, Fang Hao took them to the place where he had been fishing earlier. He had only fished for a bit earlier and hadn''t satisfied the urge. Definitely needed to get that feeling back. Besides, there wasn''t much to do if they went back to the hotel so early, either sleep or lie down, might as well enjoy some fishing by the seaside. In such an open environment, it could also cultivate ones mood. It had a relaxing effect. And fishing by the seaside wasn''t tiring like fishing out at sea. It left you feeling very relaxed. But beach fishing and deep-sea fishing each had their own experiences. Deep-sea fishing was a lot more thrilling and offered a greater variety of fish. Fang Hao took the two to their new destination. They parked the car by the roadside, and everyone took out their fishing gear. Fang Hao was live-streaming with one hand and holding his stuff in the other. He planned to return to the spot he was at before. As for Old Ye and Xiao Pang, they would pick their own spots. There were plenty of spots to fish here, any spot would do. They each found a spot and started fishing. Since Fang Hao had dumped everything in the bucket earlier, he now wanted to catch a fish so there wouldn''t be nothing on his side. It was a bit impulsive before. Shouldn''t have dumped it so quickly. Should''ve waited to clear up the situation before dumping. Who would''ve thought, it was just a silicone doll. Sigh. Just scared himself. Although Fang Hao wouldn''t be scared, he was afraid of being disgusted. If he really encountered a corpse, he would still dump it. He was just looking for the joy of scavenging the sea, eating it was another matter. Just like the time he was fishing and caught a corpse but then went back to fish again. That was because he was after the joy of fishing, to catch fish, not to eat them. So, he could continue fishing despite any fears. But if it was about eating, he would''ve run far away, not coming back to this place. That''s the way it was. That''s why so many anglers enjoy fishing, because of the joy it brings. Just for the thrill of catching a fish. Fishing is really comfortable. Xiao Pang was on the left side of Fang Hao, about a dozen meters away, while Old Ye was somewhat closer, on the right side about five or six meters away. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the arrival of the three, the coastline also became a bit more lively. Not like before, with just one person fishing. Now with Fang Hao and the others, there were five people. Because aside from them, someone else came later. This other angler occasionally looked over at Fang Hao''s group as if puzzled or recognizing something. After finding a spot to place his items, he pulled out his mobile phone and started browsing. After a short while, as if confirming something, he quickly walked toward Fang Hao''s group. When Fang Hao noticed the man approaching, he felt somewhat curious. The man came closer, clearly excited, "Host, it really is you guys." "Just now I thought I had recognized the wrong person, so I specifically took out my phone to check." The man shook his phone at Fang Hao''s group, indicating that he confirmed it from the live stream just now. Hey, it turns out he''s a viewer from the livestream. He must be a viewer who had watched his live streams to be able to recognize him. "Hello there." Fang Hao also showed a smile. "I never thought I''d be so lucky to meet the host here today." "Yeah, I''m really glad to meet you," Fang Hao smiled back. "I''m so happy, I used to wonder if I''d ever get a chance to fish with the host, and today that chance just happened." "Hehe." "So this must be Ab-bro and Old Ye." After greeting Fang Hao, the man also greeted Xiao Pang and Old Ye. After the greetings, they all took a photo together. "Then host, can I come over and fish with you guys?" the man tentatively asked. "Of course you can." Fang Hao didn''t refuse. There''s so much space here, having one more person fishing wouldn''t make any difference. Seeing Fang Hao''s agreement, the man was even happier. "Thank you." He immediately ran back to get his stuff, ready to come over and fish with the three. Fishing with company indeed felt different. The mood was completely different from the beginning. The viewers in the live stream watching this scene were very envious. "Ah, this guy is so lucky." "I really want to have an accidental meeting with the host too." Chapter 158 - 121 Really Big Shipment!! (Request for Subscription)_2 "What posture should I use when getting out of bed during the day so I can bump into the streamer?" "Streamer, may I bring a stick to find you?" "A stick??? What are you planning to do?" "Dude, you''re not planning to bump into him, you''re planning to gank him, right?" "I also suspect this bro isn''t looking for a casual encounter but has his eyes on the streamer''s leathers." "Tell us, bro, are you plotting for money or love?" "Can I go for both..." The live stream viewers couldn''t help but chuckle at these comments, all amused. After the viewer looking for the encounter left, everyone quietly went back to fishing. Let''s see if we can catch some fish here. Looking at the water beneath the rocks, it''s quite deep, probably around ten or more meters. Anyway, it''s too deep to see the bottom. So they judge the depth based on the length of the fishing line. Twelve meters. That''s the depth they estimated. While everyone was focusing on fishing, the live stream viewers were all paying attention to Fang Hao. They all wanted to see what Fang Hao would end up fishing - if he''d catch anything at all. "Below Normal Performance: Some marine debris." "Normal Performance: A diver." "Exceptional Performance: " But there was no option for fish. In their minds, the option of fish just didn''t exist; they also didn''t think Fang Hao would be able to catch any. The persona of not catching fish had already been solidified in their hearts. They thought if Fang Hao really caught a fish, the sun would probably have to rise from the west. "Bets are on, bets are on!" "Whoever guesses right gets a gift in a draw, a total of one hundred spots." "Option A: A corpse." "Option B: A weapon." "Option C: A car." "Option D: A diver." "Option E: A protected marine animal." While they were fishing, some viewers even started a betting pool. Letting them choose. This was organized by one of the top five donators, so there was no need to worry about not fulfilling the bets. And believe it or not, a bunch of people got involved and participated enthusiastically. Among them, option E, catching a protected marine animal, was the most popular, accounting for about twenty-eight percent. Then diver > car > corpse > weapon. Catching a weapon was the least chosen option. "Ah, I feel like there aren''t enough options, none of these are what I really want to pick." "I picked E, hehe, I kind of want to see how the streamer does it..." "Wow, buddy, this is really criminal." "I''m seeing living Yama for the first time." "But it seems like it would be quite thrilling if the streamer went in." After voting and placing their bets, everyone was eagerly awaiting what Fang Hao would fish today. "Actually, if the streamer just chooses to release it, without eating, nothing will happen." Everyone is just looking for fun. They didn''t really want to see Fang Hao go in; they just wanted to see if Fang Hao would catch a protected marine animal this time. They thought it would be more interesting. But there were also not a few who chose other options. After all, there could be anything in the sea, anything could be caught. Until the moment something is fished up, nobody knows what it will be. So they can only guess. To see whose luck is better. Or rather, to see how Fang Hao''s luck is today. "Streamer, if you catch a diver again today, I''ll send you two Super Fires." "Forget it, if the streamer ends up fishing up a car, I''ll send five Super Fires." The viewers had already started making a fuss. With the live stream being so lively, it was hard for Fang Hao not to notice. "Hao bro, look at the live stream..." Without Xiao Pang reminding him, Fang Hao was already aware. "I know, just ignore them." Seeing these people using him as a gambling stake, Fang Hao was helpless. What even is all this? But there''s nothing he could do, unless he stops fishing now and then their betting would be moot. Fang Hao wouldn''t stop fishing just because the viewers were betting. It''s two different things, he wouldn''t give up what he wants to do just because of what others are doing. Then let them bet, and Fang Hao himself would go on fishing. But what really angered Fang Hao was. There was no option for fish??? How much are they underestimating him. Not even one bet on him catching fish. Only option E, catching a protected marine animal, that''s a little bit related to fish. Other options, they have nothing to do with fish at all. Damn it. Since you all are not picking it, I will specifically fish up a fish. Make all your bets lose. Fang Hao wished he could catch a fish right now to slap everyone in the face. Damn, they really look down on people. Let them see my true strength. The all energies within must be unleashed. Fang Hao took a deep breath, adjusted his state again, his face serious. He was getting serious now. He must ruthlessly kill! Leave no one unscathed. Fish out all the fish below. The bets placed by the livestream viewers infuriated Fang Hao. But even more infuriating was Xiao Pang beside him... This guy also joined in. "Bro Hao, which option do you think I should choose?" "I think Option D is more likely." "I think... it''s more likely you''ll be feeding the fish." A sinister smile suddenly appeared on Fang Hao''s face, his eyes staring straight at him. This frightened Xiao Pang so much that he shivered and immediately ran to the side, keeping a distance between them. "That... Bro Hao, I won''t choose anymore." He was actually afraid that Fang Hao would kick him down. Old Ye, seeing this scene, shook his head helplessly and smiled a bit. He didn''t participate. Doing this in front of Fang Hao felt somewhat inappropriate; it wouldn''t be nice as it might put him in an awkward spot. If they were to joke, it should be done secretly, at least it wouldn''t embarrass the broadcaster. At this moment, Fang Hao desperately hoped he could catch a fish. He wasn''t in a rush before. But with this bet, his mindset had changed. He was stimulated. Not for anything else. Just for the sake of it. After ten minutes, Old Ye again was the first to catch a fish. There was still no movement on Fang Hao''s side. Xiao Pang''s side was also quiet. "No rush, no rush," Fang Hao kept reminding himself not to be anxious. He knew he shouldn''t be anxious at this time. "Streamer..." "Your fishing rod seemed to have moved just now." The viewer who had unexpectedly met Fang Hao suddenly reminded him at this moment. "Uh?" "The rod moved?" sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao hadn''t been paying attention to his side, so he hadn''t noticed. But now that someone mentioned it moved, it was very likely that he had caught a fish. Fang Hao immediately sprang into action, but he didn''t rush. Instead, he started turning the reel, trying to reel in the line. As he slowly reeled in, he soon felt the sensation of having caught something. But... Uh? Something felt off. Fang Hao quickly realized that the feeling of having caught something wasn''t right. It didn''t feel like catching a living thing. This sensation, he was too damn familiar with it. But there was no choice, even if it wasn''t a fish, he had to pull it up first. Unless he didn''t want this fishing rod. Since he was sure the thing below wasn''t a fish, Fang Hao wasn''t as cautious as at the beginning. He immediately started reeling in quickly. Until he had reeled in about two meters of line, suddenly he couldn''t pull anymore. So heavy! What is this? How could it be so heavy? To know, Fang Hao''s strength has increased a lot now, at least he could easily fish up something weighing three to four hundred pounds. But the thing he caught now, he clearly couldn''t pull it up. Basically, there was no movement. His fishing rod, even though it was very bent, still could not pull it up. It barely moved a bit, almost negligible. What''s going on? Is it stuck on a stone? Doesn''t seem like it. Then what could it be? Fang Hao wasn''t clear at the moment. Unless he used the ''Infinite Strength Card'' again to pull up whatever was below. The viewers in the livestream became excited as soon as they saw Fang Hao''s unusual behavior. Everyone watched intently. "Whew... here it comes." "The broadcaster really caught something again." "Hehe, I wonder what the broadcaster has caught this time?" Everyone was particularly curious. This was after all a bet. Chapter 161 - 122 [Corpse Fishing Immortal] (Subscribe Please) Binjiang, sub bureau. "Captain Lin, come and take a look at this." By chance, a police officer in the team accidentally saw Fang Hao''s livestream from a passerby. Upon watching, he immediately burst into laughter. He then returned to the office, took out his phone, and opened the livestream for Lin Wendong and others to watch. "What is this?" Lin Wendong asked curiously. The others also gathered around to watch. They all thought it was some new case. But they had no idea until they watched, and then they all laughed. "This kid really knows how to stir things up, fishing and pulling up a case again." "Luckily he went to West Sea City." "If he were in our Binjiang, we''d probably have to work overtime again." They finally had some downtime these past few days and really wanted to rest properly; they were truly exhausted. Staying up all night every other day, if they didn''t rest, even bodies of steel would give out. Now they watched gleefully at colleagues far off in West Sea City. Those colleagues would now get to experience what they had felt. "But he really is incredible, to be able to fish a sedan out of the sea." "This guy must be non-human." The last time he fished up a cannon, it stunned them all. Everyone''s attention was unconsciously focused on the livestream. ... Being able to fish a small car out of the sea is no small feat. Officer Li was very curious about Fang Hao. Such strength must be immense. Even if he used some clever tricks and techniques, that strength was not ordinary. Officer Li patted Fang Hao''s arm, and it was solid as a rock. It was like a slab of steel. Gradually, more people arrived at the scene, including forensic doctors and trace identification experts. A crane also arrived. To retrieve the body from the car, they needed to lift the sedan upwards and place it properly. After inspecting the scene, they used the crane to slowly lift the sedan to an open spot, and with everyone''s cooperation, the car was turned over. Once the car flipped back, they continued to inspect every part of the vehicle, looking at details and taking photos for evidence. Then they opened the car door to inspect the interior. Only then was the body removed. The body was already decomposed, and the smell was strong. And it was also terrifying. Ordinary people couldn''t bear to look. Xiao Pang and the live-stream viewer who happened to be there both started vomiting at the side. It was their first time seeing such a horrifying scene. In fact, not just them, many others also looked queasy after seeing the body. "Death likely occurred more than two months ago." "There are no obvious fatal injuries on the body; preliminary estimate is death by drowning, but further autopsy is needed to confirm the precise cause of death." The forensic doctor performed a preliminary examination and assessment of the body on site. "Could there be any possibility of drunk driving?" Officer Li thought of what Fang Hao had mentioned earlier, and this idea flashed through his mind, so he asked the forensic doctor casually. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We''ll need to perform a more detailed autopsy to know that," the forensic doctor answered truthfully. Meanwhile, the examination results for the vehicle were also out. "There are no obvious signs of collision with other vehicles on the car, just some minor scrapes likely from when the car fell into the sea." "There were some signs of struggle inside the car, indicating that the owner was alive when the car went into the water." "But due to high water pressure at the bottom of the sea, the car doors could not be opened, nor were any windows broken." "We preliminarily suspect either suicide or an accident." The scene supervisor and team leader, Officer Li, received this report. "By the way, have you checked the vehicle''s information?" "We found it; the car''s owner is Mr. Zhou, thirty-one years old. His family reported him missing two months ago." Vehicle and identity information were both available. The following steps were going to be much simpler. They just had to wait for the forensic autopsy report to basically determine what kind of case it was. Whether it was suicide, an accidental death, or homicide, they could be clearly determined. The body was then lifted onto a vehicle and taken back for further autopsy. The car was also towed away. Some people remained at the scene to continue searching, checking if there were any traces or items left behind. This included divers going underwater to investigate. As for Fang Hao and his companions, they followed back to give their statements. Since they fished up the body and car, they definitely had to go in and they ceased the livestream. On the way back, Officer Li also looked up Fang Hao''s information; none of this was a secret and could be easily found through a bit of investigation. After reviewing it, he now understood what Fang Hao had meant by helping the police solve cases before. "Uh... this guy actually fished up two bodies before while fishing in Binjiang." Officer Li was speechless. What kind of luck was this? He had previously fished up bodies, and now again... This luck was truly unparalleled. Is he specializing in fishing up bodies? How did he manage to fish up so many bodies? Others might not fish up a single body in their entire lifetime. But this guy keeps fishing them up every few days. By counts, he''s fished up three bodies in total. He must be a Corpse Fishing Immortal. "A corpse recovery man?" A peculiar profession suddenly popped into Officer Li''s mind. He felt it quite fitting for Fang Hao. Especially quite like him. But as he continued to review Fang Hao''s information, he became more and more shocked and astounded. He... also fished up a cannon? And a gun? And ancient coins, then discovered a millennium-old sunken ship? Chapter 162 - 122 [Corpse Fishing Immortal] (Subscribe Please)_2 I mean... This guy''s luck is something else. How come except for not seeing any fish caught, he can fish up anything else. This is too magical. "Team leader, why is there such a weird person?" The team member beside him was also incredibly shocked after seeing Fang Hao''s information. "There are always some people in this world who are favored by fate." Officer Li could only utter this statement in the end. After returning, he also found the report of the missing case. At that time, they had searched for a long time, gathered a lot of roadside surveillance, but had never found any clues. Unexpectedly... it turned out to be in the sea. This missing case could be considered closed. "Once the autopsy results are out, we''ll notify the family." S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Officer Li arranged for the tasks to be carried out. Then he went to find Fang Hao, and at that time, someone was taking Fang Hao''s testimonial in a small room. By the time he arrived at the room, the testimonial was almost completed. This was just a formality, going through the process. Basically, everyone knew the situation. After waiting a while, several people gradually finished their recordings. Xiao Pang and that stream viewer still looked a bit pale, they had been vomiting all the way back, and even threw up twice during the recording. Now, at least they stopped vomiting, but they were still in bad shape. Just thinking about the horrifying appearance of the corpse made them feel like they wouldn''t be able to sleep well at night. This was completely different from the corpses they saw on TV or video. Encountering one in reality, that horror and nauseating feeling was truly indescribable. It felt like every cell in their body was resisting. "We owe it to you guys for fishing out that car, allowing us to discover the body." When Officer Li mentioned the body, Xiao Pang and the others felt sick again and wanted to vomit. They rushed to the side to retch, but nothing came out. They had vomited so much that they had nothing left to vomit. Still, they didn''t want to eat anything. Whether it was seafood or meat, especially meat, they felt like vomiting just by looking at it, not to mention eating it. They simply couldn''t eat at all. Old Ye also didn''t vomit, but his complexion wasn''t good either. Only Fang Hao remained unfazed. Nothing affected him. It was a small scene for him. No big deal. Bodies, it''s not like he hadn''t seen before. The two bodies he fished out from the reservoir before were not much better than the one today. Even the condition of that male corpse was worse back then. Fang Hao had experienced that scene; this was nothing in comparison. Piece of cake. Fang Hao wasn''t just unafraid; he even felt like eating something delicious right then. "Officer Li, is there food here?" "..." Officer Li''s expression stiffened. It was his first time seeing someone come to the police station and still ask for food. And seeming quite familiar with it. This definitely wasn''t his first time doing something like this. "There''s boxed lunch." But Officer Li still answered Fang Hao''s question. "Do you guys want any?" "No, thanks." "Not hungry." Xiao Pang and the others waved their hands one after another, indicating they weren''t eating. What a joke. What to eat. They felt that if they ate one bite, they would definitely vomit two. Better not to eat at all. Officer Li had someone bring a boxed lunch in for Fang Hao. Busy for such a long time, Fang Hao was already hungry and didn''t bother being polite with them. He immediately wolfed down the food. It tasted delicious. The braised pork was also sizzling attractively. A piece with every bite. Hey, really, the food here was much tastier than at Officer Lin''s place. Watching this, Xiao Pang and the others felt their stomachs churn again, deciding to go out and breathe some fresh air. They had nothing else to do now. After Fang Hao finished eating, they then went back to the hotel. Xiao Pang and the others went to wash up and rest first, having vomited so much that they felt weak. Fang Hao was still feeling okay, but didn''t want to go out anymore. He simply washed up and stayed in the room, also taking the opportunity to study the secrets of Grapple and Breath Holding Skill. He hadn''t started practicing these two secret books yet. Right now I have some free time, I can practice. ... After waiting for over three hours, Officer Li finally received the autopsy report. He immediately went to the forensic doctor and obtained the report. "The identity of the deceased has been confirmed, it is indeed Zhou Dazhong." "Through the autopsy, we found residual alcohol in the deceased''s stomach." "It seems he had drunk alcohol before his death, which led to drunk driving." "After the drunk driving accident, he fell into the sea. There were traces of impact on the brain, but not severe enough to cause death; at most, it could have caused the car owner to faint. It''s likely that his head hit the steering wheel when the car fell into the sea, knocking him unconscious." "As the car sank into the sea, water slowly filled the vehicle. By the time the car owner regained consciousness, the water was likely almost submerging him. He tried to escape, but due to the strong water pressure, he couldn''t open the car door. Additionally, because he had drunk a lot of alcohol and his body was wedged in place, he couldn''t exert enough force to break the glass." "In the end, the victim drowned." After reading the forensic doctor''s autopsy report, Officer Li also concluded this. This case was an accidental incident. It was an accidental incident caused by the driver''s drunk driving, not a homicide or suicide. This essentially brings the case to a close. The case is closed. Including the previous missing person case, they are also resolved together. Resolving yet another backlogged case, this leaves a good feeling. ... Online. Fang Hao''s popularity has surged once again on the trending searches. Even more, he now has an additional nickname: "Corpse Fishing Immortal." The nickname "Corpse-fishing streamer" is no longer sufficient to describe him. Who could outdo him? Fishing again, he caught another corpse. Trending search one: "The fisherman caught another corpse!" Trending search two: "Corpse Fishing Immortal!" ... Fang Hao alone is dominating two trending searches again. This makes many onlookers both love and hate him. "How can this person be so bizarre?" "The nickname ''Corpse Fishing Immortal'' is really apt." "The name might be wrong, but the nickname certainly isn''t." "Who else could be more suitable for the nickname ''Corpse Fishing Immortal''?" Indeed, who else? Including this corpse, that makes three corpses now! "Can''t he just stay low-key for a while?" "If he continues to dominate the trending searches, those in the entertainment industry might as well quit." Many influencers and celebrities wanting to buy spots on the trending searches stopped when they saw Fang Hao topping the list again. There''s no point in buying them. It would just be a waste of money. Who would pay attention to them? Forget others; even they themselves are more interested in this trending topic, who else would care about their little scandals? One is catching corpses, and one is stirring up scandals. Which do you think people would watch? "I remember he was just on trending searches a few days ago because he caught a detector, and now this again." "This person must naturally attract trending searches." The stars are left with no spirit at all. Anyway, their trending searches are completely suppressed. "Does he own the social media platform?" Some netizens began complaining. However, it''s undeniable that Fang Hao''s popularity has risen once again. "Where is the streamer now?" "Let''s go find the streamer." There are also netizens now planning to find Fang Hao. Previously it might have been just bravado, but now they genuinely have this intention. Joining Fang Hao''s team would be thrilling. Of course, Xiao Pang, having encountered the corpse, definitely doesn''t think this way now. He has developed a huge psychological shadow towards corpses. Too thrilling. We''ll see when he can recover. Fang Hao also plans to rest a few more days before deciding, giving himself a bit more rest time. This sudden situation has left him quite helpless. Catching another corpse... Sigh. Among all things, the last thing Fang Hao wanted was to catch a corpse again. He is very clear about what this means. It means the nickname "Corpse-fishing streamer" has firmly stuck to him, becoming indelible. It would be difficult to shake off in the future. What he doesn''t know yet is that not only can he not shake off the nickname, but it has also been upgraded. Chapter 163 - 123 Small Grappling Hand, Interaction (Asking for Subscriptions) From a corpse-fishing streamer to a Corpse Fishing Immortal. Now he''s even on the trending search, followed by a bunch of netizens, and it''s spread like wildfire. If Fang Hao knew about this, he''d probably be fuming. But he had a feeling in his heart that this was inevitable. This time he fished up another corpse, even with a thousand mouths he couldn''t explain it away. At the moment, he didn''t care about these things, nor did he go online. Instead, he was practising Breath Holding Skill and Grapple. Breath Holding Skill was much simpler to practice, as it was nothing more than mastering the rhythm of breathing and exercising lung capacity. It required long-term persistence. Constantly improving physical fitness. So it was much easier for Fang Hao to practice Breath Holding Skill. He got it down with just one practice. That''s why later, Fang Hao focused on practicing Grapple. Practicing Grapple required technique and proficiency, along with extremely fast reaction and speed of execution. To put it plainly, it requires both technical skill and physical coordination to unleash the power of Grapple. Fang Hao was practicing Thirty-two Small Grappling Techniques. Small Grappling Hand is a grappling method that wins with dainty changes, intricate moves, and versatile in limited space, mainly focusing on grabbing wrists, elbows, fingers, knees, and seizing muscle and acupuncture points. Grapple is one of the four strikes of martial arts - ''kick, punch, throw, grab'', mainly using reverse joint or seizing muscle and acupuncture points techniques. To force the opponent''s joint to bend backward or twist beyond its limit, causing severe pain, thereby losing the ability to resist and surrendering. Fang Hao began to practice the moves as written in the secret manual. The most basic is to get familiar with the moves; if you don''t know the moves, how can you fight an opponent? As long as the moves are practiced until they become muscle memory. Then, in a fight, you don''t need to think; you can instinctively react and respond when you see the opponent make a move. This is called muscle response. Professional boxers, martial artists, most of them are trained this way. Long-term training to develop muscle response in the body. If you throw a punch at me, I can dodge it immediately and counterattack right away. This is the benefit of practicing moves. The first time, Fang Hao felt unfamiliar, and many moves were awkward, all practiced by following the manual, and some moves were not quite right. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The second time, he started to get the hang of it, and the poses were much more accurate. By the third round, he could already practice the moves completely as written in the manual. The fourth time Anyway, with nothing particular to do in the hotel, Fang Hao practiced grappling moves in his room. Every move, every stance was done with precision. He practiced with great precision. By now, Fang Hao no longer needed to consult the manual. In fact, by the third round, he didn''t need to look at it already. Memorized by heart. Continue practicing, and it''s about getting proficient. Practicing until the moves come naturally. Then in future special circumstances, he could also put them to use. Originally, after practicing Innate Skill, Fang Hao''s body had greatly changed, his reaction speed, vision, and hearing had all become more sensitive, and his strength had increased as well. With the strength of three to four hundred pounds, already much more than an average adult man. And as he continues to practice Innate Skill, his strength is still gradually increasing. As for how strong he will become in the future, Fang Hao himself is unclear. Perhaps, he could also develop real ''Divine Power''! Achieving Infinite Strength. He might be able to fish a small car out of the sea without any Infinite Strength Card. If he reached that level, he''d truly be a ''Hercules''. For now, he''s more of a faker Hercules. Yet in many people''s eyes, he is a Hercules. Only he himself knows the truth; it was just the effect of using the Infinite Strength Card. His own strength wasn''t that immense. He practiced countless times. Not until Xiao Pang and Old Ye came to find him did Fang Hao end his practice. He found that his physical strength had improved compared to before, not feeling tired at all after practicing Small Grappling Hand for so long. If it weren''t for them calling for him, he felt he could practice for several more hours. Fang Hao opened the door and saw the two standing outside. Maybe after some rest, both of them looked much better. "Bro Hao, shall we go out for some late-night snacks?" They were starving now. The contents of their stomachs had long been expelled, and after so much time, there was nothing left in their stomachs. Just some water. Just getting by on water. Otherwise, they wouldn''t even have the strength to come looking for Fang Hao. It was a good timing since Fang Hao had practiced Small Grappling Hand and Breath Holding Skill for so long, burning a lot of calories, and was a bit hungry himself, ready to go out for some food. "You guys are okay to eat now, right?" "No problem, Bro Hao, I''m already feeling better." "Alright, then wait for me, I''ll change my clothes." Fang Hao was ready to take a shower, he was all sweaty from practicing for so long. After washing up, he''d get changed and be ready to set out. Seeing that Fang Hao was going to get ready, they went back to their rooms to wait. Fang Hao picked up his clothes and went into the bathroom for a quick rinse, then changed into casual wear. More comfortable this way. Of the three, only Fang Hao wore a mask. He had to wear it. With all the recent attention Fang Hao had stirred up, who knew if there were people around who could recognize him. So, Fang Hao drove the two of them to the night market they visited previously for some late-night snacks. Chapter 164 - 123 Small Grappling Hand, Interaction (10k Update, Please Subscribe)_2 It''s already past eleven o''clock at night. Yet the night market in West Sea City is still bustling. Throngs of people, mostly young, are everywhere. After entering the night market, Xiao Pang embarks on his gastronomic journey, starting to eat right from the street corner. Roasted cold noodles, Spicy hotpot skewers, Preserved raw food, Drunken crab, Teppanyaki squid, Baked clams in foil, Takoyaki, ... He indulges in food from one snack stall to another, eating without restraint. His stomach seems like a bottomless pit. Old Ye, on the other hand, is much more reserved, only occasionally indulging. After eating from who knows how many vendors, and with his belly satisfyingly full, Xiao Pang lets out a contented burp... Only then does he comfortably pat his stomach. "Ah... So delicious." He feels almost reluctant to leave. "Bro Hao, how did you know there were so many delicious things at this night market?" "I''ve been here before." "..." ... Island Province, Yan Village. A group of young people are sitting around having a meeting. The man sitting in the middle looks a bit more anxious, his face bearing more traces of time. He''s called Brother Mo, the leader of the bunch. "Brother Mo, our videos lately have just been getting a lukewarm response, not attracting much attention." "The likes on our videos have also dropped nearly 20% from usual, only a pitiful few hundred, and sometimes even just over a hundred." "That''s why I''ve called you all together today, to figure out what we can do about it," says the man known as Brother Mo, looking at everyone. "Um..." Everyone seems stumped for a moment. "How about we come up with a new script? Try a fresh style?" Just when no one knows what to do, someone makes a suggestion. "And how would we put together this new script?" This leaves them puzzled once more. Yeah, if we''re going to change styles and scripts, then how do we come up with the new script? That''s yet another tough question. "Bro Hao, why don''t we bring in some of the trending figures for some interactions to boost our popularity?" "Budget..." The idea is good, but it needs funds. To invite people for interactions, you need to pay. These trending figures will cost quite a bit to invite. But their budget is pitifully small, so if they spend it all on invitations, how will they manage to shoot later? A lack of money can stifle a hero''s might. They''re stumped once again. Just as they''re struggling, a slightly chubby-faced young man raises his hand, "Brother Mo, what if I give it a go?" "I know a person who''s really popular online right now; I''m a fan of his. I can try getting in touch with him through his fan group." "Oh? Who''s that?" Brother Mo looks at him curiously. "It''s a Fishing streamer, really popular online these days. Oh right, he was on the trending search again todayfishing by the sea and caught a corpse." "???" Brother Mo thinks he must have misheard. Fishing and catching a corpse? What''s that about? He''s never heard of fishing for corpses. Sensing the group''s confusion, the man shows them a video of Fang Hao fishing and catching a corpse. It''s a short video made by a fan. Everyone crowds in to watch the short video he plays. In the video, Fang Hao is seen fishing. Then in a few seconds, Fang Hao pulls up something from the sea, and after some struggle, he hauls a sedan up from the ocean floor. "Damn... How is that possible, to fish up a sedan!" "Where did that strength come from?" "Wow... Is this done with special effects?" Watching the video of Fang Hao pulling a sedan from the ocean floor, their first thought is disbelief. They suspect the video might be a fabrication. "Brother Mo, the video is real, I was watching the live stream at that time." "And Brother Mo, don''t you doubt it, this Fishing streamer is quite unique, he never actually fishes up any fish." "Never fishes up any fish?" Brother Mo is puzzled, "Does anyone still watch his live stream on fishing then?" Who would watch a fisher streamer''s live stream if he never catches fish? "If it was anyone else, probably not." "But when it comes to him, it''s a different story." "Besides not catching any fish, he could reel in just about anything else." A fan of Fang Hao explained to everyone. "He''s not only fished up corpses, but also handguns, cannons, and detectors and such. He even discovered an ancient sunken ship while fishing..." As the person went on, Mo Ge also heard things he had been told about before. Like someone fishing up a cannon. He hadn''t believed it when he first heard about it. But later, after people in his unit talked about it, he realized it was true. Someone really did fish up a cannon with their bare hands. Now upon hearing about the cannon story again, he immediately connected the dots. "So it was him." Mo Ge finally knew who Fang Hao was. He had heard about him before. "This guy seems to be quite unique." Mo Ge was very interested in Fang Hao. "Yes, Mo Ge." "Alright, you take charge of contacting him to see if we can invite him over for some interaction." Mo Ge assigned this task to the person. The guy was a fan of Fang Hao, so he might have easier access and communicate better. Mo Ge did want to get in touch, but he didn''t have the contact details and feared that if he reached out, the other party might think he was a scammer. The impromptu meeting discussed for a full two hours before adjourning, and everyone went their separate ways. All that was left was to wait for good news. ... Online. Although Fang Hao had ended his live streaming and was offline. At this time, a group of people were still busy with a task, tallying the participants. And fulfilling the terms of the bet. Among those who guessed correctly this time, one hundred lucky viewers would be drawn to receive a gift. The gift was sponsored by a wealthy supporter. These were all Fang Hao''s fans, and they had organized the event voluntarily. There were two correct answers for this bet: a corpse and a car. Thus, the lucky viewers would be chosen from among those who picked these two options, fifty for each. After several hours of tallying and with the help of many eager group members, The work was done. Then the wealthy viewer took charge of drawing the one hundred lucky fans. They would receive a big gift package. It marked the perfect end to the first event in the live broadcast room. The viewers who received rewards were all surprised, followed by joy. Obviously, they had never thought they would win. Joining at the time was more for the fun of it. ... After strolling through the night market, Fang Hao, Xiao Pang, and Old Ye didn''t hurry back. Instead, they continued to wander around West Sea City. Admiring the night scenery. No longer thinking about catching a corpse today. Their minds were blank. Completely relaxed. The nighttime view of West Sea City was rather nice. It had different characteristics from Binjiang''s night scenery. Binjiang''s night view is beautiful and delicate, like a sleeping beauty. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The night view in West Sea City is magnificent, like a modern urban woman. Two different styles. "Next time, we''ll go fishing farther away." Standing by the seaside, Fang Hao gestured grandly, planning to go fishing in more distant waters next time. This resolve greatly impressed Xiao Pang and Old Ye by his side. This kind of perseverance is not something ordinary people can match. Even after so many failures and setbacks, he still persists in fishing. Given today''s incident, many people would probably be left with a psychological shadow and wouldn''t think about fishing for a while. But for Fang Hao, he didn''t take it to heart at all. He still wanted to go fishing. "There won''t be any accidents then, I hope," Xiao Pang said reflexively, fearing bad luck once again, And then fishing up something else. That would really numb him. Although Xiao Pang had always been with Fang Hao and had seen him catch many things, He didn''t want every catch to be something strange. "There definitely won''t be." "Next time we''re going to catch a big fish over a hundred pounds!" "Get a tuna up there." Chapter 167 - 125: This is About to Catch a Big One! The Stir Has Begun! (Please Subscribe) The only thing Fang Hao could do was to catch some fish to prove himself! That would be the best way. The live streaming room was bustling. Everyone was guessing what Fang Hao would catch this time he went out to sea fishing. Under the lead of a top supporter turned hater, the atmosphere was explosive; that person was a leader among the haters. Fang Hao was used to such scenes. He would find it strange if there were no haters one day. The boat slowly moved away, getting farther and farther from land. The cell phone signal was also getting worse. Xiao Pang and Old Ye saw their phone signals degrading, so they stopped using their phones. They put them away in waterproof bags and stored them in the compartment inside the cockpit. Seawater causes serious corrosion to electronic devices, so they had to be well-protected. No more playing with phones. The group had nothing else to do, so they just appreciated the seascape. "To fish for tuna, you need to go to the deep sea." Tuna is a deep-sea fish that likes to live in waters between 100 to 400 meters deep. But now, they had just left the continent, the water depth was only a few dozen meters on average C still far from reaching the deep sea where the big fish swam. While there was still time. They might as well practice Innate Skill and Grapple to pass some time. "Fang bro, why don''t you teach us how to practice this Grapple, huh?" Xiao Pang watched Fang Hao practice Grapple and thought it looked cool; he was a bit tempted. Since they were idle anyway. Old Ye perked up his ears on the side; he was also interested but didn''t know how to broach the subject. Luckily, Fang Hao noticed him. "No problem." "Old Ye, how about you join in too?" Fang Hao called Old Ye to join. "Can I really practice this?" "Of course you can." Just what Fang Hao needed C someone to practice with. If he practiced moves alone, it was just that C moves. If someone practiced with him, it could be more effective. Xiao Pang and Old Ye could serve as perfect practice partners. He could teach them and use them as sparring partners at the same time. Seeing that Fang Hao was willing to teach him, Old Ye stopped hesitating and joined Xiao Pang on the deck. Since the fishing boat was rather small, they tried to stagger their positions as much as possible. Fang Hao stood at the front. He started explaining and demonstrating the moves to them, letting them try it out themselves. "F**k, is the host practicing martial arts?" The viewers in the live streaming room could also see this scene. "I want to learn too!" Many viewers also wanted to learn, with some starting to mimic Fang Hao''s instructions. Fang Hao guided Xiao Pang and Old Ye with clear explanations that were easy to understand. So, both of them and the viewers didn''t have any trouble understanding. Move by move, they learned and imitated proficiently. This was much faster than when Fang Hao had to figure it out on his own. "The host''s practice seems skillful, looks like he''s been practicing for years." Some viewers with martial arts experience noticed that there was something special about Fang Hao and were surprised. "So the host has practiced before." "No wonder he can catch cannons and cars." "It seems the host is quite strong; I guess ordinary people couldn''t get close to him." "Could it just be for show?" Of course, some viewers were skeptical, thinking it was all show and not practical. "It''s not just for show." "Did you see the host''s stance just now? How stable it was." "And that forcefulness in each move, heh, I bet if an average person got caught by him, their hand might break." Laymen watch the excitement; insiders watch the technique. Some viewers really had martial arts experience. "I''ve been practicing martial arts in Shaolin since I was a kid, but I feel like I might not be a match for the host." "Really?" "Is the host that strong?" Some people were even more surprised by Fang Hao''s strength after reading this comment. But there were still some with doubts in their hearts. Maintaining a skeptical attitude. Could he really be that amazing? Not very convinced. At this moment, Fang Hao, while teaching Old Ye and Xiao Pang Grapple, wasn''t watching the live stream and didn''t know that many people were following his teachings. Nor was he aware that a group of people were discussing his strength. Even if he knew, he wouldn''t care. He was willing to teach Old Ye and Xiao Pang, and didn''t mind others learning. As for strength, Fang Hao himself wasn''t sure. He had no one to compare with. Other than practicing on his own, there was no one to spar with, no one to compare with. He only thought his skills were mediocre and was just practicing routines for physical fitness. He also taught Xiao Pang and Old Ye that it was for fitness and training. In case of an actual emergency, best to run away. Never confront an armed robber foolishly. "Not even many well-trained people would dare to." "Ha-ha, what the host says is so funny." "But that''s very practical. Life is your own; you''ve got to run when it''s time to." "Bare hands are no match for weapons." "The host has a point." sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone laughed. They too were practicing the Grapple as taught by Fang Hao. After teaching the basic routines, Fang Hao let Xiao Pang and the others practice by themselves for a while. Then, he brought Xiao Pang over for some practical application. But the result was... Xiao Pang became the punching bag. Fang Hao grappled him within a few moves. And pinned Xiao Pang to the ground. "It hurts, hurts, hurts..." Chapter 168 - 125: Were About to Catch a Big One! The Stir Begins! (Subscribe Please)_2 "Ah, it''s going to break, it''s going to break." Xiao Pang''s wails could be heard from time to time. The fate of the sparring partner is that Xiao Pang keeps getting beaten up. "Wow... The host''s hand speed is so fast, I can''t even see the moves, just an afterimage." The viewers of the live stream were incredibly astonished. "The host is handsome and knows martial arts, I feel like he could be an action star." "Yeah, if he became an action actor, he would be killing it." "Exactly, those little fresh meats nowadays really have nothingno acting skills. They are like women, a small wound on their hand might send them to the hospital. And the action scenes they shoot are so cringy, all the fight scenes use slow motion." "Look at our host, is his appearance any worse than those little fresh meats of the entertainment industry? And the host is all-natural!" "You''re right, looking forward to a talent scout discovering the host for film roles." "Cough cough, actually, I am a talent scout from Yellow Orange Entertainment..." The buddies in the live streaming room were even more eager to encourage Fang Hao to enter the entertainment industry. With Fang Hao''s capabilities, he would absolutely cause a stir in the entertainment circle. There are only a few stars who have his level of ability. But this was just a vision some of the buddies had, wishing for Fang Hao to have a better career trajectory. And not just be limited to fishing. Everyone has their own thoughts, and one can''t say whose is definitely correct. After teaching for over two hours, Xiao Pang was a bit too tired and lay down. He''s quite plump and doesn''t have much stamina. Old Ye''s condition was a bit better; aside from sweating and being a bit tired, he was mostly fine. Fang Hao simply let them rest, calling it a day. By practicing with Xiao Pang as a target just now, Fang Hao gained a deeper understanding of Grapple. This is the benefit of practical sparring, far better than figuring it out alone. Fang Hao deeply realized this just now. Then, he sat aside to reflect on the sparring session he had just had, hoping to integrate his insights. Those resting, rested; those contemplating, contemplated. Many of the buddies in the live streaming room had also followed along with the practice, and now they were tired and resting too. For a moment, the live streaming room quieted down significantly. This period of quiet lasted for quite a while. After resting for more than an hour, their energy gradually recovered. The popularity of Fang Hao''s live stream had also been maintained at around ten million viewers. The viewership was stable. The status of a host with tens of millions of viewers was secured. He retained the wave of traffic. Which isn''t surprising. With a live stream as interesting as Fang Hao''s, where anything could happen, who would want to leave? No one wanted to leave. As everyone had rested up, the live stream room became lively again. And Fang Hao and the others finally reached the first fishing spot. At the moment, they were at sea, with the nearest island being several kilometers away. The water here was several hundred meters deep. It was also a great place to fish for Tuna. "This is one of the best spots for fishing Tuna." After anchoring the boat, the fishermen explained to Fang Hao and the others. "Alright, thank you, Master Zhao." After the boat was secured, they began to take out their fishing gear. Fishing for Tuna is different from fishing for ordinary fish; once the fish grows big, it is incredibly strong. It''s difficult for an average person to pull it in. So the fishing rod needs to be fixed to the boat, and the winches they use are all large-sized. For big fish, you must use a large one, otherwise, a small one would be pulled out of the water in a struggle. And the hooks, too, must be large. They use hooks that are 2*2*3 cm in size. Opening the live fish well, they took out the sardines they had bought earlier and threw some into the sea, similar to what is done when chumming in freshwater fishing. Then they baited a hook with one and threw it into the sea as well. After witnessing this scene, the buddies in the live streaming room started teasing Fang Hao again. "These fish being thrown in are quite big." "Host, look, when will you be able to catch a fish as big as your bait?" Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hahaha, host, let me teach you a method. You throw the fish down and then immediately pull it up; that way, you''ve caught one." "..." What kind of method is that? This is mocking me! Implying I can''t catch anything, only the bait is still on the hook. Fang Hao calmed his heart, not bothering to argue over these things. Only by actually catching a tuna could he shut everyone up! Tuna was his target for this trip. After casting his line, Fang Hao waited for the fish to bite. Likewise, Lao Ye and Xiao Pang both dropped their hooks into the water. In order to catch tuna, the two of them specially purchased new fishing rods. Otherwise, their previous rods might not withstand the strain and snap. Tuna can weigh dozens or even hundreds of pounds. And the pulling power of sea fish is quite strong. Ordinary rods really could be snapped. Although they were using sea fishing rods, they still switched to new ones, choosing a thicker and stiffer rod for catching big fish this time. Their rods were not like Fang Hao''s, which were made of new materials. Their rods were made of ordinary materials, so they had to use these to withstand the impact of the tuna. Of course, getting new rods didn''t mean they could definitely catch tuna. Tuna are not always available on demand. If they were that easy to catch, they wouldn''t be so expensive. Scarcity makes something valuable. It''s precisely because it''s hard to catch that the price is high. Nowadays, however, there''s a lot of tuna farming globally, so the price has stabilized to some extent. After setting the hooks, they just waited. Waiting for the signal of a fish on the line. This area has a lot of fish, not necessarily tuna; it could be other species. However, they were still hoping to catch tuna. That way, this sea trip would not have been in vain. Fang Hao was also praying that this time he wouldn''t catch anything else, just fish would do. As long as he caught fish, those trolls in the live stream would shut up. Letting them mock and ridicule him continuously. Fang Hao remembered it all. He was determined to give them a hard smack in the face. Time trickled by. No movement at the fishing rods yet. They continued to wait patiently. Catching tuna certainly wasn''t easy; it''s not like you could just catch them as soon as you cast your line. Moreover, whether there were tuna swimming under the boat at this time was still unknown. The hooks were placed at a depth of 150 meters at the sea bottom, and with the data from the line caster, they knew how deep it was below. This is the sea. In some places, it even reaches several thousand meters deep. Anyway, no one can explore such deep places. Even machines may not be able to withstand the water pressure of the deep sea. Of course, such seabeds are mysterious. In the deep sea several thousand meters below, the marine life that exists may be a different species altogether. Why is the sea mysterious? Because it''s vast and unfathomable. There are many secrets within it that remain unknown to us. Like Bermuda, Dragon Triangle. These places are still a mystery to this day. Many ships that have passed through this area mysteriously disappear, even airplanes that fly over have vanished, numbering in the hundreds. It''s called the ''Blue Star Black Hole''. This time Fang Hao and the others were just fishing for tuna a couple of hundred meters deep, not those places, so it was nothing much. He was waiting. The audience in the live stream was also waiting. They all wanted to see what Fang Hao would catch this time and see if they could guess right. They all had placed their bets. Waiting to see the results revealed. When everyone was waiting... Finally, there was movement at Fang Hao''s rod. The moment there was movement, Fang Hao sprang to life. He immediately stood up from the deck and quickly moved to the rod, his actions swift and fluid. Xiao Pang and Lao Ye both looked over curiously, a trace of surprise on their faces. It was worth noting that this was the first time Fang Hao''s rod showed activity. Usually, it was Lao Ye who got the first bite, and then them. But movement did not necessarily mean there was a fish. Everyone still had to see what was caught. Chapter 169 - 126: Moving, alive, around a hundred jin! (Asking for subscriptions) After noticing some movement at the fishing rod. Xiao Pang and Old Ye both approached, wanting to see what had been caught this time. To see whether it was a Tuna or not. That was their concern. If it was a Tuna, then their fishing trip would be a dream come true. Not talking about getting rich or anything. They didn''t go deep-sea fishing to make money, just purely to satisfy their own pleasure of fishing. If they could catch a Tuna, how satisfying that would be. They both were anticipating. Both watching Fang Hao. Waiting to pull up whatever was caught from the beneath the sea, to reveal the final answer. The crowd in the live stream was also staring wide-eyed, not daring to blink, afraid of missing any detail. "Why is the fishing so quick today?" "I thought the host would have to wait for half a day." Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ah, the host''s speed has increased." "What? The host is quick?" "Nani? Not even a minute for the host!" "The host got snapped!!!" "..." That''s how rumors are born. The barrage and comments quickly skewed the narrative. But fortunately, this did not last too long, as everyone''s attention was still on what had been caught. "Could it be a fish that''s caught?" "Or something else?" Everyone was staring at Fang Hao, watching him reel in the catch. Not knowing what this catch could be. Whether it''d be a fish, or something else. For the audience in the live stream, they were hoping for something other than a fish, something they had predicted. That sense of participation was truly exhilarating. As if they themselves were catching it live. "Spit spit spit, how could I think of catching a fish?" "With the host''s strength, how could he possibly catch a fish." "Don''t know what it could be." The crowd was in anticipation. When Fang Hao noticed the fishing rod stir, he immediately lifted the rod from its fixed position, bending it into an arc while the line reel was still letting out line. But the speed of releasing the line wasn''t fast. Fang Hao lifted the fishing rod, one end resting against his body, while the other hand controlled the line reel. He wasn''t worried about being dragged down by the fish. At worst, he could use the Infinite Strength Card at the crucial moment. Holding the rod, he could immediately feel something pulling the fishing line below. Even through the long distance, he could feel the force. At this moment, the length of the fishing line released was about two hundred meters. Fang Hao began to try reeling in. After reeling in a few meters, he could feel the weight of the object below. Very heavy. And still struggling. Definitely several tens of pounds, maybe even over a hundred pounds. This weight didn''t even require the Infinite Strength Card. This card was a consumable type, use one and you lose one. Now he only had eight left. A weight of over a hundred pounds, he didn''t need to use the Infinite Strength Card, he could reel it up with his own strength. Moreover, the most crucial aspect was, it was alive! Moving, alive, and over a hundred pounds... Uh, wait, why does this situation feel familiar? Fang Hao suddenly paused, this feeling was very familiar, as if he had experienced it before. Then a thought flashed through his mind, going back to when he had caught the diver, the feeling seemed similar. Eh, no way. Not the diver again, right? Fang Hao''s complexion immediately seemed off. His change in expression, for the crowd watching him, immediately gave away some information. "Eh, looks like what''s caught isn''t a fish." "Whew... I was so nervous just now, now I can finally relax." "As long as it''s not a fish, it''s good." "What could it be?" "It definitely wouldn''t be a ship or an airplane." The crowd felt Fang Hao''s facial expression change, definitely because the thing below wasn''t a fish that would make his color change. Otherwise, he should be nervous and excited now. Once everyone saw Fang Hao''s off condition, they immediately guessed a bunch of possibilities. They could also rule out some options based on Fang Hao catching something. Such as sunken ships or planes, which were clearly impossible. The weight didn''t match. Other options, however, were all possible. And Fang Hao, at this moment, was still worried whether the thing below was the diver. Since it felt too similar to when he had previously caught one. If it were the diver... what then? Fang Hao didn''t want to think further, diver or not, he needed to reel it in first. According to the strength of its movement, this couldn''t be a tuna. Tuna''s speed is very fast, they would instantly take the line and run. But the thing he caught now wasn''t moving fast. This confirmed it wasn''t a tuna. As for whether it was another type of fish, that was possible, but unlikely. Because the struggling force of other sea fish wouldn''t be small; even if it couldn''t match a tuna, the initial shock would be terrifying. Then what exactly was it? Fang Hao was puzzled. His reel started reeling in the line, no matter what it was, he wanted to see. If it really was a diver, then there was nothing that could be done but to apologize later. He had experience in this, it wasn''t his first time. Just, hopefully he hadn''t caught that particular diver again. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain. Chapter 170 - 126: Moving, alive, around a hundred jin! (Asking for subscriptions)_2 Again hauling somebody up like this, even the most unflappable person would break down. Fang Hao himself did not wish for such a thing to happen. He truly wanted to catch a fish, not something like a diver. Definitely don''t want to catch a diver. During the reel-in process, Fang Hao prayed internally. The thing he caught was heavy, nearly the weight of an adult male. That was what worried Fang Hao. Because by the feel of it, it was too much like the diver he''d caught before. "What on earth could it be?" Right now, the viewers in the live-streaming room were also guessing what it could be down there. They had already ruled out two options before. "Could it be a diver?" "It shouldn''t be a diver...divers generally don''t dive that deep." "So, is it a detector?" "If it''s another detector, what kind of option is that?" "It should probably be counted as a weapon." Everyone was analyzing the outcomes. At this point, there were only fifty meters of line left to reel in, and it would be up soon. At this time, everyone''s hearts couldn''t help but tense. All eyes were on Fang Hao to see what he would reel in. Everyone''s attention was captivated. So tense. What on earth could it be? Thirty meters deep. Twenty meters deep. The weight in hand had slightly lessened. But it was still heavy, weighing over a hundred pounds. Gradually, Fang Hao could see a shadow emerging on the surface of the sea. Flat and wide. Huh? Not a diver. On seeing this shadow, Fang Hao immediately confirmed that what he caught was not a diver. Not a diver, that was a relief; his heart eased a tiny bit. His Mechanical Eye granted him better vision than others, allowing him to recognize the underwater object faster than others. It definitely wasn''t a diver, then. If not a diver, what could it be? Fang Hao also looked towards the sea surface, waiting to bring the thing up. Until... he saw a large sea turtle about to surface, his face froze in astonishment. This... a sea turtle? He had been worried for so long, fishing for so long, always concerned it might be a diver, only to end up catching a sea turtle. Finally, it wasn''t something strange. This sea turtle was, after all, a creature from the sea. This was a significant improvement. "It''s a sea turtle!" When the sea turtle completely surfaced, Xiao Pang and Old Ye both saw it and immediately shouted it out. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now the viewers in the live room also knew what it was. "This time we actually caught a sea turtle." "Oh dear... it''s not a weapon." "Does this sea turtle count as a fish?" "Definitely not fish. Sea turtles belong to the order Testudines, family Cheloniidae, genus Chelonia, does it sound like a fish? There''s no ''fish'' in the name, it generally isn''t." "But grouper doesn''t have..." "There are some with ''fish'' in their names that aren''t fish either, like wife cakes don''t contain wives." "Damn!" The viewers in the live room ended up arguing among themselves. The atmosphere exploded first. "Wait, isn''t the sea turtle a second-level protected species?" "Protected animal? Heh, then the choice should be F!" "I picked it!!!" People who placed their bets on option F immediately rejoiced. "It''s changed, now it''s not second-level, it''s a first-level protected animal," someone corrected. But these were minor issues. Whether it''s second-level or first-level, both are protected animals, so it''s the F option. This made the viewers who chose this option unspeakably happy. And with this round, there was only one correct option, so there wouldn''t be too many people contending for the hundred lucky spots. This counts as a little surprise, then. Naturally, they were thrilled. Next up, let''s see how Fang Hao is going to deal with this sea turtle. "Should be setting it free, right?" "If he doesn''t release it, the host will have to go in." Catching a protected animal like this by accident is okay, as long as you''re not intentionally capturing, selling, possessing, or eating them, it''s generally not a problem. But if you want to keep it for yourself, that''s illegal. Not to mention if you were to eat it. Fang Hao is naturally aware of these rules; he''s the owner of the Ocean Life Treasure and has the Mechanical Eye. He definitely wouldn''t make such a low-level mistake. After laboriously bringing the sea turtle up from the ocean floor, Fang Hao immediately removed the hook from the turtle''s body. Once the hook was out, the sea turtle became docile. But Fang Hao didn''t release the sea turtle right away, instead, he kept it on the boat. "Huh?" Everyone was taken aback upon seeing this. "What''s the host planning to do?" "Isn''t he going to release it?" "Fang, you can''t go down the wrong path." "Fang, you can''t be having other thoughts. If you touch this turtle, you''re going in." While everyone usually teased Fang Hao, making various jokes at his expense, acting as his detractors, they were still very concerned for Fang Hao at times like these. They certainly didn''t want to see Fang Hao get in trouble. If he got in trouble, they would no longer have such an enjoyable fishing livestream to watch. Under everyone''s worried gazes, they saw Fang Hao pick up a shovel, a small hammer, a knife, and even an axe! The appearance of the axe raised the anxiety levels in everyone''s hearts. "The host must have lost his mind; he''s not going to kill the sea turtle, is he?" "We''re doomed... our streaming room will become evidence of the host harming a protected animal!" Some viewers couldn''t bear to watch any longer, fearing Fang Hao might actually slaughter the sea turtle. Then stew it and eat it. Soft-shelled turtle soup is very nutritious. But that doesn''t mean you can eat everything. This sea turtle is so big; if used to make soup no, wait, if you even think about making soup, you''d end up in jail right after. Now, everyone had forgotten about everything else; they couldn''t even care about guessing the giveaway. They were all in a great rush. "Muscle Bro, Old Ye, you guys need to stop the host, or you''ll end up in trouble too." Their hopes were now pinned on Xiao Pang and Old Ye, hoping they could prevent Fang Hao from harming the turtle. But just then, Fang Hao handed a shovel to both Xiao Pang and Old Ye, one each. While they were still confused, Fang Hao knelt down, placed the other tools on the ground, and patted the Turtle Shell on the turtle''s back. "Come, help me out here." "It''s over..." Everyone''s heart raced. "Now Muscle Bro and Old Ye are going to be accomplices." Some couldn''t bear to watch anymore, even covering their eyes. While some reached for their phones, ready to call the police. However, some astute viewers noticed something different. "This is to..." "Help me clean off these barnacles." Fang Hao said. He wanted Xiao Pang and Old Ye to help clean barnacles off the turtle''s back. When everyone heard Fang Hao''s words, they were all stunned. ??? So he''s cleaning barnacles? Not killing the turtle? Did we misunderstand? Those viewers who had closed their eyes also opened them slowly, puzzlingly staring at the stream. Some let out a sigh of relief, putting down their phones they were ready to use for calling the police. At this moment, everyone also realized their mistake. Fang Hao was simply intending to help the turtle clean off barnacles. Barnacles are quite harmful to turtles, adding to their weight, leading to overburden, sometimes preventing them from coming up for air or feeding properly. Helping clean the barnacles can relieve the turtle of this pain. When Fang Hao approached the turtle, he touched its back. The turtle seemed to sense Fang Hao''s goodwill and did not struggle. Instead, it lay obediently on the deck. Then Fang Hao started cleaning the barnacles off the sea turtle. There weren''t many barnacles on this sea turtle, making them relatively easy to clean. "When cleaning the barnacles, why do I feel so... satisfied..." Watching Fang Hao clean the barnacles off the Turtle Shell, the viewers actually felt a sense of satisfaction. Chapter 171 - 127 Who Let the Cat out of the Bag? (Please Subscribe) Fang Hao, along with Old Ye and Xiao Pang, were carefully removing barnacles from the sea turtle. They scraped very carefully as some barnacles had been attached for a long time, afraid they might have embedded into Turtle Shell''s shell. In that case, it''d be easy to harm the sea turtle, so they had to be extremely diligent. Slowly clearing them away. Using knives, using spades, slowly removing those barnacles from its back. Luckily, none of the barnacles had rooted deep into Turtle Shell. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After some time, they finally cleared all the barnacles from its back. This slow process of cleaning was very satisfying for everyone to watch. "Wow, that looks so comfortable." "So relieving." "It''s just like an OCD patient''s blessing." "2333, I love watching barnacle removal videos, never thought I''d catch this live today." "All cleaned up." The audience also found it very satisfying to watch. Comfortable, stress-relieving. Especially after a tiring day at work, it''s the perfect kind of relaxing video to watch. Greatly easing the pressure of work. Just as everyone was taking a break, they entered the livestream to watch Fang Hao and the others clean the barnacles off the sea turtle. Having finished with the back, the job wasn''t done yet. There were also some barnacles on Turtle Shell''s belly, which needed to be removed too. Though the sea turtle''s back and belly may seem very tough, they are actually very delicate. If the barnacle removal process isn''t done properly, it can easily hurt them. After Fang Hao flipped the sea turtle over, it remained very cooperative and showed no sign of struggle. It seemed to know that Fang Hao was helping it, not harming it. So it quietly lay there, waiting for Fang Hao to clean. This scene surely made many envious. "I want to pat this adorable turtle." The sea turtle''s endearing behavior made many female fans in the livestream glow with excitement. They wished they could be there to touch the sea turtle themselves. "The girl above, I also have a turtle''s head here, do you want to come over and touch my turtle?" "Pfft, shameless!" "What''s shameless about me? I actually do have a turtle!!!" "..." The atmosphere in the livestream was light-hearted and joyful, with the occasional playful teasing and spicy jokes. This made the mood even better. It''s also the reason why many choose to come here to watch the livestream during their breaks. Being here is truly relaxing, without any stress at all. "Barnacles are creatures too, isn''t it unfair to them when they are removed like this?" "Removing the barnacles from the sea turtle means they will die." However, there were a few viewers who voiced their opinions, wondering if this removal of barnacles was unfair to the barnacles. If sea turtles have a right to life, then what about barnacles? "Well, barnacles in the ocean are pretty much like mosquitoes on land." "Do you still think it''s unfair?" "If you were living on a rock, that would be one thing, but living on a sea turtle, you are endangering another creature''s life, is that fair?" "Go on, go on, condemn our own saints, protect the enemy''s!" "If it''s the apocalypse, you''d definitely need to eliminate the saints first." "..." The audience heatedly discussed, then a bunch of them started calling out how to deal with the so-called saints. Soon, these voices were drowned out by the majority condemning them. As Fang Hao cleaned the barnacles, he sometimes glanced at the livestream and naturally saw their comments. He just smiled and didn''t say much. This kind of thing was commonplace during a livestream, nothing out of the ordinary. And it wasn''t like the viewers in the chat could stir up any real trouble; at most, they''d have a little spat. It''s like a husband and wife quarrelling, a bit of bickering is normal. As long as there''s no domestic violence, there are no issues. Fang Hao continued cleaning the barnacles off the sea turtle, and quickly dealt with all the stuff on it. Front and back, all the barnacles were handled. When all the barnacles were removed, the sea turtle let out a comfortable cry, its limbs joyfully flapping and flailing. It seemed very happy to have the barnacles gone. After handling this, Fang Hao also patted the sea turtle''s head. The sea turtle didn''t shy away or get scared but seemed very content under Fang Hao''s touch. It showed Fang Hao a lot of fondness. "Wow, this turtle seems to really like the host." "Uuu, so cute, I want to touch too." "Next time, take me with you, host, I can be charming." "Girl, I have a boat, shall I take you?" "..." Afterward, Fang Hao released the sea turtle back into the ocean. Once Turtle Shell returned to the sea, it swam a couple of circles on the surface before disappearing. The speed of its swimming was much faster than before as well. Seemingly, the turtle was very happy without the torture of the barnacles. Fang Hao and his team then continued to clean barnacles off the deck, all of which had been scraped from Turtle Shell. After cleaning the deck, Fang Hao went to take care of his own fishing rod, fixing the hook and stringing on a new sardine, casting it back into the sea. He hadn''t forgotten the purpose of this fishing trip. It was to catch Tuna. This time Fang Hao hooked a sea turtle, and since sea turtles are protected, option F was correct. The viewers who chose option F were thrilled. Chapter 172 - 127: Who Let the Cat Out of the Bag? (Subscribe Please)_2 They made the right choice this time. Afterwards, one hundred lucky spots will be drawn from those who selected Option F, a hundred in total, and then the prize gifts will be presented. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Happy, excited. "Thank you, streamer, for catching a protected animal." "Hope the streamer keeps going and catches even more." Catch even more? That''s basically sending me to jail. Fang Hao was speechless and refocused his attention on fishing. No, I must catch a fish too. As Fang Hao immersed himself in fishing, everyone''s attention once again returned to him. "Eh? I think I''ve got a bite." Xiao Pang''s fishing rod showed movement, instantly bending over. He had caught a big fish. Unlike Fang Hao, Xiao Pang didn''t plan to use the rod fixed to the boat; he was using a full electric assist throughout. He was simply using an electric reel to wind in the line. This way, though there''s less thrill in fishing, it saves a lot of effort and there''s no worry about being pulled overboard by a fish. The line was reeled in quickly. They had specifically changed to this fishing line, which could withstand hundreds of pounds of force, a very strong type of line. It was unlikely to be snapped by a fish. As the line was rapidly wound in, its length was also steadily reducing. Very quickly. The fish that Xiao Pang caught was pulled up to the surface, revealing its form. It was a large grouper. Weighing probably over sixty pounds. What a catch. Is this the luck of a beginner? Last time had no gains from sea fishing, but this time he scored such a big prize right away. A big grouper like this was worth quite a lot. Fang Hao was green with envy. He wanted to catch a fish that big too. Why was everyone else''s luck so good, just arrived and caught a big grouper, starting off with a bang. And here he was, always just a bit unlucky. This time''s luck was better than usual, catching a sea turtle... but for a fisherman, that was not a good omen. It meant striking out, getting empty-handed. It was quite frustrating. There was still no movement on his side. Aside from the earlier sea turtle, there has been no sign of fish. "Wow... such a big fish!" Xiao Pang was also stunned as it was his first time catching such a big fish. "Cellphone, cellphone." Xiao Pang wanted to take a photo to commemorate it but remembered that he had put away his phone. He hurriedly searched for his phone and then had Fang Hao help take a picture to commemorate the moment. With this, Xiao Pang really struck it big. Old Ye was also envying Xiao Pang from the side. Such a large grouper was very valuable. The audience in the live stream also stared in amazement. Inevitably, Fang Hao was teased again. "Streamer, look at Abs Bro, this is truly keeping quiet and then making a big splash!" "Streamer, you should learn from him." "Abs Bro''s fish is really big." "Fishing in the sea seems more fun, I''ll have to try sea fishing sometime." "This... a newbie asking, how much does it usually cost to rent a boat for sea fishing?" "At least a few thousand yuan." "Whoa, that''s expensive!" Seeing Xiao Pang catching such a big fish, some viewers were also tempted to go out to sea fishing. "It''s expensive, but if you can catch a fish like Abs Bro''s, you''d make a profit." "That''s true." If you catch a fish with high value, just one can earn back the cost. It''s like you didn''t spend any money. And if you can catch more later, you could even make a fair amount. Like what happened with Xiao Pang. Even if Xiao Pang doesn''t catch another fish later, his sixty-plus pound grouper has already outshined many. Xiao Pang was in a great mood. After catching the big grouper, he felt awesome. Fang Hao exhaled slowly, adjusting his own condition. No rush, no rush. It''s just the beginning, there''s no need to be too anxious. There''s still plenty of time to catch fish. Xiao Pang was able to catch a large grouper here, which shows that there are big fish in this sea area. Moreover, the veteran fisherman we invited to pilot the boat also said this is a good spot for catching Tuna. I don''t need to hurry. I''ll definitely catch some fish later on. Fang Hao believes his luck will turn around. You must have faith in the divine. The divination for this sea trip was still the best fortune. This luck will surely reverse. "Uh? Streamer, look at the sea quickly." Just then, Lao Ye shouted, calling Fang Hao''s attention to the sea. Fang Hao turned his head in confusion, only to see two sea turtles appear on the surface of the water. And there were barnacles on the backs of these two sea turtles. The turtles lingered next to the boat, seemingly with no intention of leaving. What''s going on here? Suddenly, two sea turtles appear? If a big fish appeared, Fang Hao would definitely be thrilled! But what showed up were sea turtles, which are not fish and not Fang Hao''s target, so how could he be happy about that. "Hao-ge, do you think they''ve come to us for help with cleaning off barnacles?" Xiao Pang unexpectedly made a comment. That hit the nail on the head. That must be the case. Otherwise, why would these two turtles keep swimming around their boat, unwilling to leave. "How strange, how did they know?" Who leaked the information? Could it be the sea turtle they had caught before? After letting it go, did it tell its companions? Fang Hao speculated. Since the turtles were not willing to leave, Fang Hao could only haul them aboard for now. Otherwise, with the turtles lingering here, it would affect their fishing. Fang Hao attempted to scoop up the two turtles and placed them on the deck. The turtles did not react violently; instead, they seemed to be waiting for something. The meaning was clear. They were waiting for Fang Hao to help clean the barnacles off their bodies. Whether it was for the sake of fishing or rescuing the turtles, Fang Hao had to help them get rid of the barnacles. "Haha, these two turtles didn''t mistake the streamer for a poop scooper, did they?" "No, that''s not called a poop scooper, it''s called a barnacle cleaner." "I think it''s probably the one that was caught earlier telling its brothers and sisters." "Are they that smart?" "So cute." A group of viewers guessed what was happening at this moment. Then they watched Fang Hao clean the barnacles off the two turtles again. The two turtles, one large and one small, the large one weighing over a hundred pounds, nearly two hundred, and the small turtle weighing just over eighty pounds. There were many barnacles on the large turtle, some of which had been there for a long time, making cleaning difficult and challenging. It was a real test of Fang Hao''s skills. The smaller one was much easier to clean, which Xiao Pang and Lao Ye took care of. It took them more than half an hour to clean all the barnacles off the two turtles. After the barnacles were cleaned, the big turtle shed a tear from the corner of its eyes, which were moist, and it gave two comfortable cries of joy. After cleaning them, Fang Hao put them back into the sea. The turtles swam in the water as if saying thank you to Fang Hao and his team. Then they dove and disappeared from the surface. Fang Hao was both happy and helpless. Happy that he could help the turtles, able to rescue them; helpless that their appearance had disrupted his fishing. He hadn''t caught anything yet. He had been preoccupied with cleaning barnacles off the turtles. Cleaning barnacles was stress-relieving but wasn''t the purpose of their trip. "How about we change spots?" Seeing the situation, the Captain also understood that it would probably be difficult to catch any fish here in the short term. And who knows if more turtles would come later and need their barnacles cleaned. The appearance of the turtles was indeed disrupting their fishing. "Looks like we won''t be able to catch fish here." "Alright, let''s change spots." Fang Hao deeply agreed. Once they decided to move to a new fishing spot, they reeled in their fishing rods from the sea. The Captain started the boat and headed towards the next fishing point. Chapter 173 - 128 Good News: Caught Another Fish! Bad News: ... (Please Subscribe) A certain department. Special Personnel Research Office. A young man pushed open the office door, holding several documents in his hand, and hurried in. "Director Xiao." "Here are the names of several special talents we''ve recently discovered. Please have a look." The young man placed the documents in front of the middle-aged man. "Okay." The middle-aged man glanced at the documents and then looked up again to speak. "By the way, how is the investigation of the black fog incident in Quincy by Squad Seven progressing?" "There has been no significant breakthrough yet; they encountered difficulties, but Captain Ye has tracked down a clue and believes there will be results soon," the young man quickly reported what he knew. "Right, good, tell them to expedite the investigation." "We are currently short-staffed and have many matters to handle." "Yes, Director Xiao." After that, there was nothing more, and the young man left the office. The middle-aged man, known as Director Xiao, then turned his gaze to the documents on the table in front of him. First document. [Leaf Picking KillingWang Tiangang.] Age: 36, Gender: Male Occupation: Unemployed. Special skills: Leaf Picking Killing, Flying Card. [Flying ManChen Lisheng.] sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Age: 31. Gender: Male Occupation: Delivery person Special skills; Qinggong (can easily leap over twenty-meter-high walls.) [FishermanFang Hao.] Age: 24. Occupation: Live streamer Abilities: Suspected of being able to catch various items; very strong; also possesses a radio that can provide foreknowledge. Hmm? When Director Xiao reached Fang Hao''s data, his hand paused, his eyes showing a trace of surprise. The information about the previous individuals didn''t interest him much; their abilities were quite common. But Fang Hao was different. Suspected of being able to catch various items? What kind of ability is this? Qi Fortune? His strength is actually quite ordinary, as there are many strong individuals in their department, nothing special. The ability to catch various items is what caught his interest. Is this temporary? Or has it always been this kind of luck? He was also very interested in the radio in Fang Hao''s possession. "This person needs close attention!" "Perhaps when there''s time, we can arrange for someone to meet him." If he truly possesses such strong abilities, they could bring him in. The more unique the ability, the rarer it is. He continued to look at the detailed report on Fang Hao, which included records from his birth to his schooling and up to his current various informationall recorded details were included. He needed to get a good understanding of this young man. "Right, isn''t he currently live streaming?" "Let''s go have a look." The weather was sunny and cloudless over the sea. The weather was very nice. Soon they arrived at the next fishing spot, anchored the boat, and started fishing again. The atmosphere in the live stream gradually quieted down. Everyone quietly watched Fang Hao and his team fish. Currently, apart from Xiao Pang Chen Sheng catching a big fish, Fang Hao and old Ye had not caught anything yet. Old Ye was also not having a good day, with no fish biting. It seemed that his luck was exhausted from the last fishing trip when he caught many fish, so today the fish were not biting his bait. After spending over half an hour at the new fishing spot, Xiao Pang caught another fish. His luck was explosive. This time he caught a stingray. It was about forty-some kilograms, a very large size, its flat body spread out on the deck. "Holy shit, Brother Xiao Pang, you are on a roll today?" "This is so awesome, another one caught." "This is a stingray, be careful with its tail; it seems like its tail has venomous spines." They didn''t need the reminder from their livestream viewers, as Fang Hao and his team already knew. With the Ocean Life Treasure in hand, Fang Hao was well aware of the stingray''s habits and the precautions needed. The Ocean Life Treasure combined with Mechanical Eye is just perfect. All the information about this stingray was visible in his sight. In fact, despite being called a stingray, it is quite a gentle marine creature. They mainly feed on plankton and small fish, slowly flapping their large wings in the sea and leisurely swimming, using their front fins and flesh horns to scoop up plankton and other tiny organisms into their wide mouths. But despite its gentle nature and seemingly non-aggressive appearance, once provoked, just a strong flap of their powerful wings can easily break human bones and lead to death. This type of fish is lively and often plays pranks. Sometimes it deliberately submerges under boats navigating the sea, knocking on the underside with its body wings, making ''whoosh, pop'' sounds, disturbing the people on the boat. Sometimes it runs to boats anchored at sea, hanging its flesh horn on the boat''s anchor chain, pulling out the small iron anchor, leaving people puzzled, or it hangs itself on a boat''s anchor chain and drags the boat quickly around the sea, making people mistakenly think it''s a ''devil'' playing tricks. This is actually one of its pranks. This is also one of the reasons why it''s called a stingray. Another reason is its relatively scary appearance. Chapter 174 - 128 Good News: Caught Another Fish! Bad News: ... (Please Subscribe)_2 "Be careful of the barbs on its tail." Seeing Xiao Pang approaching, Fang Hao gave a reminder. "Don''t worry, Hao Bro, I''m being careful." Xiao Pang also didn''t dare to be careless. In this vast ocean, if one were to be stung by the venomous spine on the stingray''s tail, that would be trouble. He carefully used something to restraint the tail, preventing the venomous barbs from stabbing someone. The venomous spines of the stingray were barbed, and once they penetrate, they were very difficult to pull out. Moreover, the spines contained venom, and nobody knew what symptoms the venom could cause if introduced to the human body. Xiao Pang first used something to tie up the tail, then grabbed the tail with one hand, so the barbs would not attack anyone. Then he supported the stingray with his other hand. "Guys, do I look handsome?" He struck a pose for the camera in the live stream. "Handsome, handsome, handsome, so handsome!" "Abs Bro looks extra handsome today." "Abs Bro, you''re so handsome, from now on, I''m your ten-year loyal fan." "Abs Bro, you''re really lucky today." The viewers in the live stream immediately agreed with him, flooding the screen with comments about him being handsome. This made Fang Hao feel somewhat jealous. This bunch of little trolls, they do not skimp on compliments for others. When it''s his turn, they keep dissing him. Whose live stream is this really? Damn. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "All right guys, I''m going to release this fish now." After showing off the stingray, Xiao Pang was ready to release it. He had already caught a sixty-plus pound grouper, and since stingrays were rather rare, he decided to release it. Just took a few photos for memories. "Eh? I thought Abs Bro would eat it, but he chose to release it." "I support Abs Bro''s decision." A large part of the viewers in the live stream supported his decision to release the fish. Fang Hao and Captain Ye had no objections either; since it was a fish caught by Xiao Pang, he could deal with it however he wanted, and they wouldn''t interfere. And just like that, after taking some photos, Xiao Pang released the stingray back into the sea. With a splash, it went back into the ocean. So far, Xiao Pang had caught two fish, and both were big ones. This put some pressure on Fang Hao and Captain Ye. Neither of their rods had shown any activity. The two looked at each other, seemingly understanding each other''s thoughts. This is frustrating. They haven''t caught a single fish yet. Forget a big fish, they haven''t even caught a small one. "Master, are there really tunas in this area?" Fang Hao was skeptical and couldn''t help asking the captain, a local fisherman guide who was helping them with the boat. Aside from taking care of sailing, he was tasked with leading them to fish for tuna. The tuna were their main target for this trip. But so far, they hadn''t even seen a shadow of a tuna. "Yes, there are. We once caught a tuna that weighed over a hundred pounds in this area; shouldn''t be out of stock." That big! Wow, a hundred-plus pound tuna. If they really could catch such a big tuna, that would be satisfying. Fang Hao''s spirit was instantly rekindled. His entire being perked up as if he had been injected with adrenaline, becoming spirited again. The passion for fishing returned. "Eh? I feel like the host seems more energized after hearing that a hundred-plus pound tuna has been caught here before?" "The host doesn''t really think he can catch a tuna that big, does he?" "Does the host think he''s capable again?" "Host, wake up, it''s still daytime, don''t fall asleep." "Host, stop daydreaming, you''re not going to catch any fish." The viewers started teasing again. This was completely different from the scene when they were praising Xiao Pang, Chen Sheng, a stark contrast. No wonder Fang Hao was so annoyed. Fang Hao didn''t need to read the comments to know what the viewers were saying; he just felt full of energy to catch a tuna. Fortunately, he hadn''t caught anything weird this time. Previously catching a sea turtle was still considered a relatively normal marine creature. At least not like before with divers, detectors... Right, this time, please don''t catch any detectors again. Fang Hao did not want to experience the pain of being chased by an enemy ship again. Their little fishing boat couldn''t handle that sort of ordeal. Luckily, last time they were fortunate because a naval vessel happened to be nearby. However, what Fang Hao didn''t know was that in the hearts of Xiao Pang and Captain Ye, they were actually hoping to see him catch another detector. Catching one meant a prize of a hundred thousand, an opportunity not to be wasted. ... Fang Hao felt much better after hearing the captain''s words and once again returned to fishing. He continued to focus on the task at hand. Now, his only thought was to catch a tuna weighing a hundred pounds! Then this fishing trip would be truly perfect. Fang Hao regained his confidence. His confidence came from the captain''s words. Seeing Fang Hao spirited again, Old Ye also continued to fish with concentration. But their luck just wasn''t good today. Xiao Pang was already on his third fish. "What''s going on???" Why was it that only Xiao Pang, the newcomer, was catching fish today, and neither of them had a bite? Not even a nibble. How bizarre. There wasn''t anything particularly special about Xiao Pang''s situation either; the bait was set the same way, and they waited similarly. They were even fishing on the same boat. Why were the fish only biting his hook and not theirs? Could it be that their bait wasn''t enticing enough? Both were puzzled and frustrated. "Why is it always you who''s catching fish?" "This... I don''t know either, maybe I''m just luckier today?" Xiao Pang scratched his head, indicating that he was also clueless. He was fishing like he always did, without any special tricks. It could only be chalked up to luck. The luck of a beginner. "Ah, maybe this is your beginner''s luck package." They both looked at Xiao Pang with envy. This guy had already caught three fish, and they were all big ones, each weighing dozens of pounds. And the fish he was catching now seemed no different. By the look of the struggle, it was somewhat terrifying. The fishing rod had bent into a large arc. Xiao Pang was still using an electric reel to bring in the line. With the motor spinning, the line was gradually reeled in. The whirring sound echoed. The fish from the sea depths was quickly pulled up. Two hundred meters. One hundred eighty meters. One hundred fifty meters. ... No matter how much the fish struggled, it couldn''t beat the power of the machine. If it were left to Xiao Pang himself, handling the fish would probably take a long time, and it wasn''t even guaranteed to succeed. Most people couldn''t withstand such a big fish tugging. It''s getting close. As the fish got closer to the surface, everyone watched with anticipation. They wanted to see what kind of fish had been caught. "Is it a tuna?" Fang Hao and Old Ye actually hoped the catch would be a tuna. Even if it wasn''t them who caught it, they would be happy. It would mean there were tuna below. They would feel more motivated. "Holy shit, ab-bro is on fire today!" "What kind of luck is this, catching another one." "Seems like you''ve got to be a novice, only newbies catch fish." "Old Ye used up all his luck last time; this time he hasn''t caught a single one." "Hehe, when I was a newbie at fishing, I caught an East Star Grouper!!!" The viewers in the live stream also expressed sympathy for Old Ye''s lack of luck. And they marveled at Xiao Pang''s fortune as a newcomer. This was quite extraordinary. Soon, under everyone''s gaze, the caught fish entered their line of sight. "Arrowfish." Yes, it was an arrowfish, also known as a swordfish. With a long, pointy snout, just like a sword. The fish was named after this characteristic feature. The arrowfish weighed around eighty pounds. It was also a big catch. It was the last significant catch they had, apart from the sea turtle that Fang Hao caught. "Wow, it''s huge..." "Ab-bro''s luck today is really explosive!" "Good news: another fish has been caught." "Bad news: the one who caught it isn''t the host." ... Chapter 175 - 129: Fishing for Submarines is Great Work! (Please Subscribe) "Bro, are you sure you got that the wrong way around? The good news should be: ''It''s not the streamer who caught the fish!''" "Hahaha, exactly, exactly." "As long as the streamer doesn''t catch a fish, that''s good news!!!" After Xiao Pang caught a fish, Fang Hao once again became the butt of the jokes. For this group of viewers, watching the live stream meant three things: bragging, flirting, and roasting Fang Hao. They just loved to see the look on Fang Hao''s face when he caught no fish. That was the source of their joy. An incessant source of joy. When someone else caught a fish, they could tease. When Fang Hao caught something else, they could tease. And when he caught nothing at all, even more so. Where else could they find such a fun streamer? This was also why the live stream chat was always in such high spirits. Light-hearted and cheerful, truly joyous. ... As the fishing line was reeled in, the Arrowfish had just surfaced. But it showed itself to be incredibly aggressive, struggling fiercely. Catching an Arrowfish is a dangerous task, much riskier than catching other types of fish. Especially during the landing process, one needs to be even more careful. Otherwise, a careless slip could lead to a chilling puncture from its sword-like spike. The Arrowfish is also very fast; it''s said that their top speed can reach over a hundred kilometers per hour C tell me that isn''t fast C like a small car zooming on the highway. And during the landing process, this Arrowfish was furiously charging, trying to snap the fishing line. In its struggle, it even caused the fishing boat to rock and sway. "Damn... is this fish always this ferocious?" Xiao Pang was stunned. Although he was the one who caught the fish, it was his first time seeing one. He had never done sea fishing before, only joining this trip and the last one out at sea. All his sea fishing experience didn''t amount to much. Perhaps it''s exactly because he was a sea fishing novice that this trip gave him such a huge ''gift''. Three big catches in a row, all of them hefty fishes weighing dozens of pounds, This third Arrowfish was also the biggest and fiercest of them all. Seeing how wild the Arrowfish was, Xiao Pang was a bit hesitant to come close. It was the total opposite of the Stingray from before. Stingrays, except when provoked, are usually calm most of the time. But this Arrowfish was constantly aggressive. It hadn''t stopped struggling since it was hooked. Catching an Arrowfish is highly dangerous; one must be extremely careful when landing one. Fortunately for Xiao Pang, he was using an electric one, so it didn''t exhaust him much. He was just watching the Arrowfish struggle against the machine, Trying to deplete the Arrowfish''s energy. Right when the machine was pulling it up, the Arrowfish suddenly flew towards the deck. It came flying straight over. "Shit!" Everyone''s pupils shrank, sensing the danger. "Watch out, streamer, Ab-man..." Everyone became worried for those aboard the boat, fearing someone might get injured by the Arrowfish. Why was this Arrowfish so crazily fierce? Luckily, Fang Hao''s reaction was quick. He pushed Xiao Pang out of the way and moved aside thanks to the reactive force. This was the advantage of practicing Innate Skill every day. His bodily response had significantly improved. If it had been just one second later, Someone on the boat, either him or Xiao Pang, would have been impaled by the Arrowfish. With the force of the Arrowfish''s charge, once impaled, it would certainly pierce through the body. Being pierced by an Arrowfish here could easily endanger one''s life. After being pushed aside by Fang Hao, Xiao Pang landed on the deck, his body breaking into cold sweat as he watched the Arrowfish fly up. That was close... Thank goodness Brother Hao pushed him away, saving him. He was still shaken up, his legs weak. The excitement of catching the fish was completely extinguished by the sudden incident, and he secretly sweated bullets for himself. His only thought now was, I''m still alive. Fang Hao was fine as well; his reaction was much faster than others, and he had considerable strength. Having invited others on this sea trip, naturally, he had to ensure their safety. "That''s one fierce fish." "Ordinary people wouldn''t dare try to catch it." "Really like a Swordsman, so terrifying." After the Arrowfish was on board, it kept violently thrashing around. Its body was smacking the deck, making a clanging sound. This prevented anyone else from getting close. No one dared to. Even Fang Hao had to be cautious. After all, he was unarmed, and getting too close could result in self-injury. Watching the still violently flailing Arrowfish, Fang Hao prepared to take action. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Brother Hao..." Snap. Before Xiao Pang could say anything, he was slapped on the face by the tail of the Arrowfish. It was like being hit by a heavy blow, just like the lyrics of a song... a cold fish smacking across the face. Except this wasn''t a cold fish; it was an Arrowfish. It left Xiao Pang dumbfounded, taking several seconds to recover. That''s when Fang Hao found a stick and took the chance to strike the Arrowfish on the head. Bang. A powerful blow landed, and the Arrowfish was knocked unconscious. It instantly stopped moving. "Holy crap!" The viewers in the live stream once again exclaimed in surprise. Chapter 176 - 129: Fishing for Submarines is Great Work! (Please Subscribe)_2 But this time, they were for Fang Hao. That''s too impressive. One strike knocked out that ferocious arrowfish just now. "Wow..." "Fang Hao''s fish-knocking skill is so skilled, could it be that he used to specialize in wielding clubs?" "Streamer: Nothing special, just practiced hands." "2333, we''ll have to be more cautious when walking at night from now on." Once the fish was knocked out, the rest was easy. Immediately bleeding the arrowfish, removing the gills, and then preserving it at low temperature, the fish can then be kept in the best condition, the meat will be very fresh and won''t go sour. Deep-sea fish are generally used for sashimi, and if they are not bled properly, the meat will be very fishy. Only after bleeding the fish, will it maintain a fresh and delicious taste. Moreover, deep-sea fish, even if not processed, will quickly die after being hauled up. In that case, the meat quality would also deteriorate. The one who processed the arrowfish was the Captain. He is an old fisherman, very clear on how to handle it and skilled in his technique. If Fang Hao and the others were to do it, they might not bleed the fish properly. After the fish was processed, Xiao Pang dared to come closer. But his legs were still a bit shaky. "This fish is so ferocious..." If Fang Hao hadn''t pushed him away, he might have been pierced by the fish just now. Moreover, his face was also slapped by the fish''s tail, now it''s all red but fortunately, it didn''t swell up. Perhaps it''s because he has a thick face with more flesh on it, giving him stronger defense. If it were a girl, their face would probably start swelling by now. Before low-temperature preservation, Xiao Pang still wanted to take a photo with the fish as a souvenir. This fish is the biggest one he has caught so far. It would be a pity not to take a photo. After regaining some strength, Xiao Pang then lifted the arrowfish and snapped a photo to commemorate it. Meanwhile, showing the viewers in the live stream how long the fish was. When he actually held up the fish, it was even longer than his height. Everyone was seeing this kind of fish for the first time, they gained a clear and direct understanding of it, it was truly terrifying, frightening, and ferocious. "Did everyone see it?" "Sea fishing is risky, it''s very different from fishing in rivers." "So if you all want to try sea fishing in the future, please be more careful and avoid getting hurt." "There are even more vicious fish in the sea than this one." Fang Hao also reminded a group of viewers in the live stream who had never been sea fishing but wanted to try. "I don''t dare to go sea fishing now..." Some viewers were scared off, becoming a bit timid. However, there are still some viewers who find it exciting and want to try. "So exciting, really want to go!" These are the adrenaline-seeking viewers. They like this thrill. Adrenaline surging, that''s the ultimate rush. "I''ve already bought a ticket to Island Province and I am planning to go there for fishing." "OMG, that fast? Wait for me, brother, I''m coming too." "Take me with you, I want to go too." "..." After catching this arrowfish, the atmosphere in the live stream instantly exploded. It was both alarming and exciting to watch. "Heh heh, if you wait until you''re done talking, it''ll be too late; I''ve already rented a boat in West Sea City, ready to head out to sea to find the streamer." A few viewers also said they were already on the boat. "Really envious of you guys who can just go, don''t you have to work?" "Serious people, who works (dog head)." "Exactly, you don''t earn money working or not. So tell me, should you work or not?" "F*ck, that makes so much sense! I''m wondering why I worked all of last year, exhausted myself to death and didn''t make any money, only to end up in debt, no point in keeping this up (throws it away)." "Eh, I''m different, right after the New Year I left home to work with five hundred bucks, and when the year ended, I came back home for the New Year with five hundred bucks, hey, guess what, I freeloaded for a year." "Nice." The atmosphere in the live stream suddenly became joyous again. Honestly, only in Fang Hao''s live stream could they all relax like this. This is also one of the reasons why everyone loves Fang Hao. Usually teasing aside, all the viewers do like Fang Hao. They just like to see him fail to catch fish, but then catch all kinds of other things. This too is an expectation. "Streamer, look, Abdominal Muscle Brother, a new hand who''s only been out to sea a second time, has already caught three big fish; haven''t you caught any yet?" "Anchor, you''re not doing so great." "Or how about performing a submarine fishing show for us brothers? I think that''s your real showstopper." "Hahaha, I think this could work!" "Fishing for submarines? That''s thrilling!" "The anticipation is kicking in all of a sudden." "Fishing for submarines is a fine act." Everyone suddenly steered the conversation towards submarine fishing. "If the anchor really catches a submarine, it would probably cause a sensation throughout the country." "Not just the country, be boldit would make waves around the entire world!" "Wouldn''t he get taken away for research? If they start dissecting him for study, then won''t we not be able to watch Brother Hao''s live streams anymore?" "Uh, that shouldn''t happen..." "Let''s not fantasize anymore, it''s not so easy to fish for submarines. Even satellites can''t locate them, so it''s not going to be easy for the anchor to fish for one." "Let''s think about what the anchor might catch this time." "Haha, right." "I think there''s a greater chance of catching a detector." "As long as it''s not a fish, I''m good." The group quickly switched topics again, speculating on what Fang Hao would catch this time fishing. They were all looking forward to it. After Xiao Pang caught the third big fish, an arrowfish weighing over eighty pounds, The pressure was on Fang Hao and Old Ye. Both of them still haven''t got a bite, talk about pressure. Now the pressure was even greater. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Probably only by catching a tuna weighing over a hundred pounds could they avoid being outdone. Both of them fished even harder. But things didn''t go as hoped. Their fishing rods were still without any movement. It was as if the fish in the sea were intentionally avoiding them, just not biting their hooks. Now, that''s frustrating. Could their hooks be poisoned or what? They were using the same bait, all small fish and shrimps, all taken from a bait box. Until night fell, they still hadn''t caught anything. And having fished all day, they didn''t continue further. Xiao Pang was already exhausted. He had a good haul today, catching three big fish, a full load. After putting away his fishing rod, Fang Hao was about to end the live stream soon, taking the live-streaming equipment to charge to avoid the situation of running out of power mid-streaming last time. That night, they got to eat a big fish. Xiao Pang contributed the last big fish he caught. They got to taste the deep-sea fish they caught themselves. They had a hearty meal. But there were only four of them, and they finished less than a quarter of it; there was still a lot left. After all, it''s an eighty-pound big fish; how could it be finished all at once. The rest was packed up and stored at a low temperature. So they could eat it again the next day. "It''s so delicious..." After eating, Xiao Pang lay contentedly on the deck. This sea voyage was too spectacular. Not only did he catch big fish, but he also tasted the fish he caught. And it was all the freshest. Caught just moments ago. Eat, rest... A quiet night. The next day, after waking up, they continued their journey to the next fishing spot. They spent almost the whole day traveling, Fang Hao and company didn''t live stream, considering it a day of rest. It was just about practicing Innate Skill, Breath Holding Skill, and Grapple to pass the time. Xiao Pang and Old Ye, once again serving as Fang Hao''s sparring partners, got thoroughly tossed about and were too exhausted to move. Luckily, there was plenty of arrowfish left from yesterday''s catch, and they could have a few good meals today to replenish their energy. It so happened that they finished off all the arrowfish without any leftovers. On the third day, after reaching a new fishing spot, they resumed live streaming. "Wow, the anchor is finally back." "I was worried you guys encountered danger since there was no stream yesterday; I almost called the police." "Fortunately, the stream is back on today; the suspense I was hanging onto can finally be released." The viewers'' worries weren''t unreasonable; the sea is so dangerous, especially after seeing the risks involved in fishing for arrowfish. Everyone was concerned they might have encountered danger. Chapter 177 - 130: Disaster Strikes, Eagles Aircraft Crashed into the Sea! (Please Subscribe) "Good to hear the host is fine; finally showing up." Everyone''s hanging hearts could finally settle down. They were all half dead with worry because there was no live stream yesterday. Don''t be fooled by the calm when there''s no wind or waves, looking all peaceful, but in reality, the sea is brimming with danger, like a sleeping beast. It''s not necessarily only dangerous when there are big winds and waves. Sometimes, beneath the calm surface, danger is just as great. Just like the Arrowfish we caught before. If you don''t dodge in time, you might end up paying with your life. And the Stingray, although it has a gentle disposition, its poisonous sting is deadly if it pierces someone, turning it very dangerous once it attacks. "I''m just afraid something unexpected might happen." "Or encountering some big stormy weather or something." "Don''t worry, we''re fine." "Before leaving, I already prayed to the gods. With my luck, I won''t encounter such stormy weather." "We were just in transit at sea the whole day yesterday going to the next fishing spot, so we didn''t go online to stream." Fang Hao explained, and everyone finally understood what was going on. So they didn''t dwell too much on this issue. We''ve arrived at the new fishing spot. This time the Captain assured that this spot is his personal secret fishing spot, and also his favorite one; there are lots of Tuna here. "I once caught the largest Tuna here, weighing around 200 pounds." "Not to mention the ones around 100 pounds, I''ve caught even more." "Don''t worry, we''ll definitely be able to catch Tuna here today." It''s hard to say whether the Captain was boasting or telling the truth. Either way, Fang Hao and the others believed him. Even if they didn''t, they wouldn''t know where else to fish for Tuna. Only the Captain, the old fisherman, would know. Unless he was deceiving them or had forgotten, there was really nothing they could do. But it probably wouldn''t be like that. Let''s hope there are fish. Fang Hao prayed inwardly, hoping it wouldn''t turn out to be like before, with nothing at all. Old Ye was also going all out today; like Fang Hao on this trip, he hadn''t caught anything either. Xiao Pang, on the other hand, was very relaxed; he caught the most fish this time, and they were all big ones. His luck made Fang Hao and Old Ye envious. Like last time, Old Ye also caught many fish, but they were all small. Compared to that, there''s really no contest, not even in the same league. That''s also why Old Ye is so determined today. Both Fang Hao and Old Ye were fully spirited. Go for it, give it your best shot. Today we have to perform well, show our strength. After setting up their fishing rods, the three continued to use small fish as bait. This time they brought many small live fish for deep sea fishing, to serve as bait for bigger fish. Some weighing a few ounces, some about two pounds. Anyway, when they bought these bait, they spent a fair amount of money. There were also some preserved small fish that could be used to create a baited area. With nothing else to do, the Captain went to rest. This time at sea, it''s basically Fang Hao steering the fishing boat, and he had driven for more than ten hours just yesterday. He must be very tired and hardly had any rest. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao would occasionally help out and take the Captain''s place. Having an extra person to help steer the boat, Fang Hao felt completely liberated and much more relaxed. That''s the benefit of hiring someone to sail; even though it costs money, you gain more freedom and ease. Perhaps it really is a change of fortune. It wasn''t long after they dropped their lines when Old Ye got a bite. However, judging by the pulling strength, it didn''t seem too strong, probably just a fish weighing around ten pounds. But it''s better to have something than nothing. When Old Ye finally reeled in the fish, everyone saw it was a long deep-sea Ribbonfish, its whole body shimmering with a silver glow, exceptionally beautiful. This was a good start for Old Ye, catching such a big Ribbonfish of about one to two meters in length. Still a decent catch. A smile surfaced on Old Ye''s face. At least today wasn''t a total loss. Old Ye made a catch, and though it wasn''t a Tuna, it still gave Fang Hao confidence. This is a good omen for today. Xiao Pang was also excited, circling around to see the Ribbonfish that was caught, salivating. "Old Ye, how about we eat grilled Ribbonfish today." Having eaten Arrowfish all day yesterday, Xiao Pang wanted to try something different. Ribbonfish tastes very good, especially when grilled. Back home, during holidays, Xiao Pang''s family would also buy a Ribbonfish to cook themselves. But the Ribbonfish they bought were frozen, not at all as fresh as what they just caught. Now, this Ribbonfish was freshly caught, the best way to enjoy seafood. Freshly reeled in. "Of course we can," Old Ye had no objections. Eating the fish you catch is another experience of fishing at sea. It''s just a Ribbonfish. They had even eaten the big Arrowfish caught before, let alone a small Ribbonfish. It''s not a big deal. "Sure thing," Old Ye smiled, "but let me say, I can''t cook." "Hey, how can we let you cook, Old Ye, leave it all to me." Xiao Pang patted his chest, signaling he''d handle the cooking himself. Chapter 178 - 130: Oh no, Eagle-chans plane has crashed into the sea! (Please subscribe)_2 Other things aside, he''s quite good at cooking. Last time he went out to sea, he had already shown off his culinary skills. "And there''s Master Captain as well." "If I don''t know how to cook, I''ll ask him." sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone really didn''t need to worry about meals. At sea, there''s no concern for food. As long as you can catch fish, you can keep eating, even to the point of vomiting. "Eh, I''m actually a bit hungry now, I''ll go deal with this ribbon fish." "Fang Hao, keep an eye on my fishing rod for me, will you?" Xiao Pang picked up the ribbon fish, ready to take it to be processed. Before leaving, he told Fang Hao to help keep an eye on the fishing rod. "Okay." "I''ll watch it for you." Fang Hao waved his hand. Xiao Pang''s fishing rod was secured on the boat, and he was using an electric reel, which basically didn''t require much effort to watch. "The diver is being foolish." But soon the live stream became noisy, with viewers in the chat voicing their concerns on behalf of Xiao Pang. "You ask someone to watch your rod, and you choose the streamer? Have you forgotten what happened at Dragon Lake?" "Dragon Lake? This... Oh, I remember now, the incident with catching a motorcycle. Back then, a fellow fisher wanted the streamer to watch the rod, and then... a motorcycle was reeled in." "That was me." The person in question popped up. "Hahaha, Vincent speaks from personal experience." "Looks like Xiao Pang won''t be catching any fish this time." "Xiao Pang''s been dazzled by the delicacies, that''s why he asked the streamer." "Today it''s Xiao Pang''s turn to catch a turtle." Everyone thought that Xiao Pang shouldn''t bother hoping to catch any fish today. Maybe he might fish up some odd things from the sea. "Oh my, you guys... This is how you talk behind my back?" When Fang Hao saw these comments, he became quite irritated. "Streamer, this isn''t anything bad we''re saying." "This is the truth!" "Just think back to the last fishing meetup at Dragon Lake with the viewers, wasn''t this the outcome?" "That... You must be remembering wrong." Of course, Fang Hao chose to deny it, jokingly. He couldn''t possibly admit it. "I knew the streamer would act tough." "Let''s wait and see." "Let''s see if anything special happens." This group of viewers was just waiting to see what would happen next. In any case, they were all waiting for Fang Hao''s mishaps. "But I have a premonition... something big might happen today." This viewer expressed their feelings in the chat, sharing their foreknowledge in the comments. Everyone was watching Fang Hao. Fang Hao: "..." He felt somewhat speechless. What others fish or don''t fish up has nothing to do with him. He hadn''t even touched the other person''s fishing rod yet! He couldn''t be bothered arguing, the little trolls in the chat always find some angle to pick on him. He was used to it. These were all just teasing. He would just wait until he caught a fish, or until Xiao Pang caught a fish, and see what they would say then. Only action could crush these rumors. It''s impossible for him not to catch any fish. The viewers all waited to laugh at Fang Hao. While Fang Hao himself was hoping to catch a big fish. Preferably a tuna. His target was not any small fry. Catching a fish that was just a few pounds could not satisfy him; his own ''bait'', which was of such size, wouldn''t either. If the fish he caught were only that big, that would be embarrassing. Moreover, generally carnivorous deep sea fish wouldn''t be so small. He prayed... not to catch a diver, not to catch a turtle, that would be OK. Catching these things would be more painful than catching nothing. It would be best to catch a tuna; catch a hundred-pound tuna, and he would be satisfied. Then this sea fishing trip would be considered complete. He wouldn''t have any regrets. Fang Hao prayed that the fortuitous draw he picked for this sea trip would work, to change his luck. Time for a turnaround. If he doesn''t catch a fish again, Fang Hao felt like he was going to go crazy. What kind of rotten luck is this. However, it seemed the goddess of luck didn''t hear his prayers. His fishing rod... still showed no movement. Xiao Pang''s fishing rod was also still. Only Old Ye managed to catch his second fish here. It really was his lucky day; today luck was on Old Ye''s side. He caught a grouper weighing more than ten pounds. Although it wasn''t very big, not as big as the large grouper Xiao Pang had caught, it was still a decent catch. Old Ye was quite content. "Look at Old Ye, the streamer, he''s already caught his second fish." "And you''ve still got nothing." "What do you guys know?" "I''m after the tuna." Fang Hao could only console himself like this. "Besides, do you know what it means to win by striking later?" "I don''t know about striking later, but I know a late entry can overpower." "Cough cough, I like that position too." "..." The atmosphere in the livestream nearly went off track again, but it quickly got pulled back. "If you catch a fish today, streamer, I''ll believe you." "Where''s the tuna? Where''s the tuna?" "Hmph, summer insects can''t discuss ice." ... The fishing rods on both sides remained motionless. Waiting for Old Ye to finish dealing with his second catch. Just then, Xiao Pang also finished cooking the red braised beltfish, and the fragrant smell spread instantly across the entire boat. It smelled so good. Old Ye and Fang Hao both turned towards the source of the aroma. Right at that moment, Xiao Pang came out of the cabin with the prepared beltfish. "Bro Hao, Bro Ye, come have some beltfish." The freshly made red braised beltfish was truly delicious. As soon as the beltfish was brought out, viewers in the livestream began to drool. "How cruel!" "I really want to eat." "Wuu wuu, this is what I call eating seafood." "The most lavish seafood I''ve ever had in my life was kelp." "Kelp +1." The viewers were all envious, eyes glued to Fang Hao and the others enjoying the beltfish. This time, tears of envy really streamed down the corners of their mouths. What was supposed to be a fishing livestream, at this moment turned into a mukbang. Making some people hungry. "I really want to eat..." "No, no, I''ve got to go for a seafood feast tonight!" They watched with clenched teeth. Just a red braised beltfish had them all salivating. The worms in their bellies had all come up. They all felt like eating a big meal. "Sizzle..." Just when they were happily eating, the broken radio of Fang Hao, which had been silent all this time, suddenly made a noise. The sudden sound broke the tranquility on the boat. As soon as this sound was heard, they knew what was happening. Here it comes again! The button on the radio pressed down automatically, followed by the sound of static. The sound of the static was loud. Instantly, it attracted everyone''s attention. Fang Hao and the others immediately turned their heads towards where the radio was placed. They were not surprised by the strange noise from the radio. They had experienced it before and there was nothing to be scared of. They were curious about what the news of foreknowledge from the radio would be this time. Their curiosity was immediately piqued. They all stopped eating and waited quietly for the foreknowledge message from the radio. It wasn''t just them, everyone in the livestream room was curious. They all wanted to know what message would be broadcasted this time. The entire livestream room was eerily quiet. Nobody sent any bullet chats, afraid that they would miss the message while chatting, all ears pricked up to listen. Only a few people were worried that it might turn out to be like last time''s incident, such as the livestream being cut off halfway. Almost no noise on the boat, only the sound of waves splashing in the ocean. Everyone was waiting for the message to be broadcasted, feeling a bit tense. "Sizzle... September 20th news report, Eagle during takeoff training on the Vincent aircraft carrier... sizzle... airplane takeoff and landing accident... sizzle... F35 fell into the sea." The broadcast finished, and the button on the radio returned to its original state. The sound stopped, and the surroundings became quiet again. At this moment, everyone heard it clearly. Chapter 179 - 131 If We Cant Salvage It, Lets Fish for the Plane! (Please Subscribe) This time, the live broadcast unexpectedly didn''t cut off. Everyone could hear the news report coming in loud and clear from the radio. It was revealed that the Eagle''s aircraft had a flight accident while undergoing some flying training in the Southern Sea area, leading to the crash of their own plane and the aircraft carrier''s deck being damaged to some extent. Instantly, a bunch of people were shocked to the core. Holy smokes, isn''t this piece of news explosive? The Eagle''s F35 fell into the sea during training? And it fell into the nearest sea area to us. "Good heavens, the Eagle''s plane has fallen into the sea." That''s their current fifth-generation main fighter jet, a pinnacle of high-tech warfare, packed with lots of advanced secret tech. Quite a few netizens became a bit excited hearing this news. "But why do I feel kinda thrilled that the plane fell into the sea?" "Indeed, it''s thrilling. I love seeing trouble in the big beauty''s camp. It''d be great if more could fall, better if the F22 and B2 fell too, haha." A bunch of netizens were quite elated after hearing the foreknowledge news on the radio. This was the best news they''d heard in a long while. So thrilling, so satisfying. "Right, the F22 and B2, their designs, like they are filled with all kinds of secret tech!" "The F35 isn''t bad either. It''s been continuously upgraded over the years, and some of the technologies inside are also black tech we don''t possess." "Hehe, if only we knew the exact crash site, we could go salvage it, and the plane would be ours." If we could get our hands on the wreckage of this fighter, we could thoroughly unravel the technology within. Whether it''s used for reference or for adversary research, it''d be of great significance. Then the F35, as a carrier aircraft, would have no secrets from us. "Don''t daydream. The Eagle won''t just ignore their fallen jet in the sea." "They''ll definitely note down the coordinates immediately and start salvaging it as fast as they can." Some netizens were more sober, aware that the likelihood of us salvaging it was extremely slim; it was just a pipe dream. For one, we don''t even know the exact crash site. Even though we know it''s in the Southern Sea, and it''s close to us, the sea area is so vast. Salvaging a plane there is like finding a needle in a haystack, basically unrealistic. So it''s just nice to think about. Those thoughts are essentially hard to realize. Trying to salvage the plane before the Eagle makes a move is practically impossible. The Eagle won''t let you get close. Unless one of two scenarios occurs: Either the Eagle notes the wrong coordinates and fails to salvage, or the jet shifts with the ocean currents making the Eagle miss. Only in these two scenarios would the Eagle fail to recover it. But even if they can''t do it, other countries are even less likely. "So, dreaming like that isn''t okay either." "Okay, of course, it is, but only in dreams." "Anyway, we''ll just have to pay attention to the news later on." Everyone was still very interested deep down. This news report was quite explosive. It disclosed important information. As the news spread, netizens started sharing it online, and it quickly caught fire again. ... Meanwhile. The military also received an intelligence report. "The Eagle''s Vincent will soon enter the Southern Sea to conduct a routine exercise." "Our radar has detected the opponent''s aircraft carrier''s activity; it''s definitely heading toward our Southern Sea." Upon receiving this message, the military mobilized immediately, dispatching vessels to patrol the nearby waters. They exerted a certain pressure on the opposition and kept an eye on their movements. Such situations are too common. ... S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the fishing boat. When Fang Hao and his companions heard the message from the radio, they too were surprised. "This... the Eagle''s plane actually fell into the water?" "Why couldn''t it have been the F22 instead?" Xiao Pang mumbled. In many people''s minds, the F22 is seen as more powerful than the F35, considering their different costs. Moreover, the F22''s black tech really is more abundant and feels more like alien technology. "You actually wish the Eagle''s planes would crash daily." Fang Hao chuckled. "I kinda do..." "Hey, big bro Hao, why don''t we go check it out too? By the time we get there, the Eagle''s probably started training, and maybe we can see planes falling." Xiao Pang suddenly seemed to have an idea and made a suggestion. Fang Hao looked at him as if he were staring at an idiot. "You''re tired of living, aren''t you?" Our tiny fishing boat trying to get close to them, we might just end up as live-fire targets. Even if not targeted, we''d be driven away well before getting close. It''d be a wasted effort. "That, big bro Hao... I was just joking." Xiao Pang sheepishly smiled, knowing his words hadn''t been thought through. Witnessing the Eagle''s planes fall live... that was definitely not possible. An aircraft carrier has a deterrence range and wouldn''t let a tiny fishing boat get anywhere close. "Just not sure if the plane can still be salvaged after falling into the sea." Chapter 180 - 131 If We Cant Salvage It, Lets Fish for the Plane! (Please Subscribe)_2 Xiao Pang''s comment certainly attracted a lot of attention. This is what many people were thinking. Everyone wanted to know if the Americans could salvage the plane after it crashed into the sea. After all, the plane went down in the Southern Sea, not in their territory. In their own territory, they could simply ignore it. But here, they must recover it. If they don''t, it might be salvaged by others. No matter the cost, they have to bring up the aircraft. A single aircraft contains too much technology and secrets; if it''s salvaged by other nations, especially hostile forces, then their aircrafts would have no secrets left before their eyes. Everyone knows the Americans will go for the salvage; they absolutely won''t neglect it. But the question is, can it be salvaged after sinking into the deep sea? This is a big question. Salvaging something from the deep sea isn''t an easy task. Everyone doubts if the Americans can manage to salvage it. "If they can''t salvage it, that would be great." This isn''t just Xiao Pang''s wishful thinking; many share the same sentiment. "Fang Hao... if the Americans fail to salvage the plane, should we go and try fishing it up?" Xiao Pang was instantly excited. "Scram, scram, scram." Three veins popped on Fang Hao''s forehead, his face darkening, almost ready to kick Xiao Pang to the sky. What kind of thought process is this? They go fishing for planes? As if it''s a joke! Is that something you can simply fish up? Although Fang Hao had fished up many strange things before, he didn''t believe he could fish up planes. That''s not as easy as it sounds. You say you want to fish for something and just do it. The plane won''t listen to you; do you think it''s a pet you own? Besides, in this vast ocean, even if the Americans don''t recover the plane, how would you know where to fish it up? That''s simply a fool''s dream, even harder than winning the jackpot in a lottery. And there''s more! This is what irritated Fang Hao the most. He wants to fish for fish!!! Not planes. What''s with fishing planes? Catching fish is Fang Hao''s biggest wish, not fishing up planes or any strange things. All those things have nothing to do with him. He doesn''t have the power to deal with them, either. Meanwhile, the viewers in the live chat, after hearing Xiao Pang and Fang Hao''s conversation, burst into laughter. "Ha ha, Tummy Bro is so hilarious." "Actually, I think Tummy Bro''s suggestion is pretty good. Indeed, we could send a host to try and see if they can really fish up the plane!" "Host, think about it, this suggestion is quite good." "You''ve already set up the persona that you can fish up anything, maybe you can really fish up a plane!" "If you manage to fish up one, that would be a jackpot! The host would become the biggest hero!!!" "Just worried that the Americans will act dishonorably." "Don''t worry, with the Americans'' level of craftiness, they''re sure to play dirty behind the scenes." "So I think, we need to ensure the host is protected." The audience started to worry about Fang Hao''s safety. Afraid that when he tries to fish for the plane, the Americans will interfere maliciously. Or perform some disreputable actions. Of course, all this is looking too far ahead. At least for now, Fang Hao has no intention of fishing for the plane. And all this has not even happened yet; who knows what salvage measures the Americans will come up with after the crash. If the Americans managed to recover the plane from the seabed, then all their discussions would be pointless. At the very least, wait until the Americans fail to salvage the plane before discussing; otherwise... talking about it is meaningless. Online, there are also a bunch of people discussing the incident of the American plane falling into the sea, and the topic is getting hotter by the minute. Fang Hao grabbed another wave of traffic. Now, Fang Hao''s popularity is also rising higher and higher, with the live stream''s viewership reaching over 12 million, closing in on 13 million! Thanks to Fang Hao''s popularity and traffic, the Hu Ya Platform is ecstatic, their grins so wide they can hardly close their mouths. Their platform''s popularity and traffic have officially surpassed the Shark Platform, becoming the number one live broadcasting platform in the country. Though the lead isn''t large, it''s still a very good sign. On the Shark side, morale is down, and traffic is dropping; the current situation is hard to crack, making the people at Shark Platform run around frantically. But they just couldn''t come up with anything. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Especially now, seeing Fang Hao getting so popular and driving the growth of Hu Ya Platform, bringing them huge traffic and popularity. They were close to regretting it to their guts. They even thought about reaching out to Fang Hao, begging him to come back to Shark Platform. But they didn''t know if Fang Hao would even entertain them, and whether Hu Ya would let him go. It was a far-fetched idea. With Fang Hao''s current popularity and traffic, he''s definitely the top guy on Hu Ya. Do you think Hu Ya would let him go? That would be insane. Unless the decision-maker is an undercover agent from Shark Platform. "I think instead of figuring out how to catch a plane, you should pray for me to catch a tuna!" That''s what Fang Hao really needed. "Pfft, stop struggling, streamer." "Give it up!" "You catching a fish is impossible!!!" But a bunch of viewers just threw a bucket of cold water on him. "I bet you have a higher chance of catching a plane than a fish!" "..." ... "This little guy is quite interesting." Director Xiao couldn''t help but smile at the scene. He also heard the radio broadcast about Eagle-chan''s plane crashing into the sea in a few days. He had little interest in the plane''s tech since it wasn''t under his purview; if it falls into the sea, so be it. The only thing on Eagle-chan''s side that could pique his interest was the people and things in Area 51. Other matters didn''t capture his attention too much and were not his responsibility. On top of that, Watching Fang Hao''s live stream, what interested him more was the chat where everyone was jokingly saying that Fang Hao could fish up a plane. Whether it was a joke or if he could really catch a plane. That greatly sparked his interest. He had reviewed all of Fang Hao''s information and knew that the guy could catch some weird stuff. That''s why he was paying such close attention to Fang Hao now. He decided to use the upcoming plane crash event as an opportunity to properly observe Fang Hao and assess his abilities. That is, assuming Eagle-chan hasn''t salvaged the plane. Also, there was the matter with the radio; that needed some handling too. To prevent some people from getting ideas about the radio. If Fang Hao could really become one of them. Do you think he''d be willing to let people from other departments or organizations make a move on it? Luckily, he had higher authority than others. Troubles like these were a mere trifle for him. ... Fang Hao no longer paid attention to the chat in his live stream and didn''t plan on continuing to eat hairtail. He was full. No, that''s not right. He was full of gas! He returned to the place where he set up his fishing rod, ready to fish seriously. He was unaware that someone had solved the potential trouble that could be caused by the radio. Someone had stopped those who wanted to study the radio. And online, they deliberately obscured the news related to the radio, lowering its related trending heat. Only the viewers watching the live stream would know the news broadcasted by this radio. And the eyes watching Fang Hao from behind were increasing, not lessening. The crowd watching the live stream in his room was diverse. But Fang Hao didn''t care about any of this. He was still at sea. Still fishing. His mind was still on fishing. He just wanted to catch a hundred-pound tuna. That''s what he needed! "Darn it, I refuse to believe I can''t catch a fish today!" "Tuna buddy." "Please bite my hook." "I''ll feed you whatever bait you want!" "..." Chapter 181 - 132: Three Rods Together, Big Delivery Arrives! (Please Subscribe) The ocean surface was still very calm. The radio had reported in advance about the Eagles'' plane falling into the sea, but it was just a minor incident. That incident would happen in a few days, not now. Thinking too much now is useless, better to focus on fishing. How to catch a fish was the matter at hand for him now. After Xiao Pang and others finished eating the cutlassfish, they cleaned up the dining area and returned to fishing. But today, apart from Old Ye having some luck, there was no sign of fish biting at Fang Hao and Xiao Pang''s rods. It was as if the fish were deliberately avoiding them. Soon... Old Ye caught another fish. It was the Tuna they had been longing for! It was caught by Old Ye. "Tuna!" "Bro Hao, this is a Tuna, we finally caught one!" My eyes aren''t deceiving me, I saw it, can you not shout so loudly? It feels like I caught it myself. Fang Hao really wanted to retort. When the fish was pulled out of the water, Xiao Pang was more excited than anyone. Their goal for this fishing trip was to catch Tuna. Now they finally caught one. This qi fortune directly made Fang Hao feel envious, seeing the other party reeling in the fish, he was truly jealous. Quite the eye sore. When will such fortune come my way? The Tuna they caught was a yellowfin tuna, weighing about sixty pounds or so; though not very large, it was still a significant catch for this fishing trip. Not to mention sixty pounds, even if it was just ten pounds! Fang Hao wanted to catch a fish too. But now, he still had a record of zero fish. "I''ll do the gaffing." Xiao Pang volunteered to help with a gaff to hook the Tuna that had been pulled out of the water. Without much effort, the Tuna was quickly pulled from the sea and soon stopped struggling after flailing on the deck for a while. They hurriedly processed the Tuna, first bleeding it. Otherwise, if delayed, the taste of the Tuna might change. Because of the different water pressures, deep-sea fish face large pressures at the seabed. When they are pulled up, they move from high-pressure to low-pressure environments. Normally, fish migrate vertically in free movement, but it is slow, allowing their bodies time to adapt. But when hooked, their transition from deep to shallow waters is very quick, nearly immediate. Their swim bladders can burst due to the change in pressure, leading to death. The Tuna quickly dies out of water due to lack of oxygen, and once dead, the blood not only in the gills but also inside the body affects its texture and quality since Tuna is commonly used for sashimi. Therefore, the fishing of Tuna is usually followed by immediate bleeding. Actually, bleeding is a skillful process where one usually takes a sharp knife and cuts down hard on the edge underneath the gill covers near the belly, which allows blood to gush out immediately. This is because, before the fish dies, cutting this spot severs the connection between the gills and the body''s blood vessels. The gills still instinctively pump blood into the body, and the body in reverse, but the blood flows out from the cut. Then someone usually washes it quickly with a hose. After bleeding, the fish is preserved in low temperature. This keeps the flesh fresh, retaining its delicious taste for later use as sashimi without spoiling. After all, a sea outing isn''t a short trip back, and if not preserved well, the fish would be spoiled by the time they return. Then the effort to catch the fish would have been in vain. While the freshly caught Tuna was still not dead, they hurried to process it properly. After processing, Old Ye took a photo holding the fish. However, Old Ye catching a Tuna did give Fang Hao some confidence. Regardless of who caught the fish, their group had finally caught a Tuna. At least it meant there were Tuna in this area of the sea, not entirely empty. Having fish is good, there might be a chance to catch more later. "666, another fish on." "Looks like Old Ye got today''s Qi Fortune." "Yesterday was Abs Bro, today is Old Ye, maybe tomorrow" "Captain: Yes, it''s me!" "Hahaha." Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You guys are nuts." "The host is about to cry, if he doesn''t catch a fish soon." After Old Ye caught a fish, Fang Hao again became the subject of teasing. "Hehe, but I just love seeing the host frustrate over not catching fish." "Feels good." The less Fang Hao caught, the happier they were. It seemed this wasn''t Fang Hao''s live broadcast, but rather a gathering place for haters. "Hehe, you guys know nothing, the real expert always makes a final show." "Just you wait and see, I must catch a fish today to show you all." Fang Hao felt like he was grinding his teeth hard. But still, he stubbornly spoke. He couldn''t believe it! He won''t end up empty-handed today. "I believe." "I believe too." Facing his viewers'' sarcastic comments, Fang Hao held back his anger and continued to calmly fish. Chapter 182 - 132: Three Rods Together, Big Delivery Arrives! (Please Subscribe)_2 Absolutely cannot let these trolls affect my mood and my state. Today is still early. No need to rush. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There''s still plenty of time ahead. This is what Fang Hao comforts himself with. But today really is strange, among the three only Old Ye caught a fish, what''s going on? "Abs Brother look, we told you, you shouldn''t have let the streamer watch the rod for you." "Now look, you''ve also ended up empty-handed." "This is a lesson learned the hard way by Brother Fans." "???" What the heck does that have to do with me. I didn''t even touch his fishing rod. If someone can''t poop, should they blame gravity for not being strong enough? Seeing the trolls in the live stream room throwing the blame of Xiao Pang not catching fish on him, he couldn''t stand it anymore. "Damn!" "Enough is enough!" "You''re forcing my hand!" No way, I must catch a fish to shut these trolls up, so they don''t get more arrogant. If this continues, it''d be unbearable. I must turn the tables and take control. Fang Hao once again unleashed a killer move. He took out two more fishing rods. This time he planned to fish with three rods at the same time. You all forced me to use my trump card. The probability of catching fish with three rods is definitely much higher than with just one. Luckily, Fang Hao had plenty of rods with him, he brought all of them including several sea fishing rods stored in the System Space. Everyone in the live stream room was stunned to see Fang Hao bring out two more rods, they were dumbfounded. They initially thought Fang Hao was up to something, but it turned out he just added two more rods. With this, Fang Hao now had three rods. Fishing with three rods simultaneously, the scene indeed was quite different, quite shocking. "Holy moly." "Fang is really going all out." Xiao Pang and Old Ye were both stunned; it was their first time seeing Fang Hao fish with three rods at once. Before, they had only seen Fang Hao using two rods maximum. "He''s panicking, look how the streamer is panicking." The viewers in the live stream room were not worried at all, instead, they kept teasing. "Just three rods, 0*3 is still zero, everyone relax, no need to panic." "I believe in the streamer, his performance will still be as stable as usual, definitely won''t catch any fish." "Exactly, even if the streamer used ten rods, I wouldn''t worry at all." "New fans, don''t panic, this is a small matter." "Not only am I not panicking, I even feel like smoking another cigarette." No one believed Fang Hao would catch any fish. Fang Hao quickly cast the other two rods, then fixed them on the boat, waiting for a signal of a fish biting. Using three rods this time, Fang Hao felt some confidence returning to him. If the chance of catching a fish with one rod is thirty percent, then with three rods it must be ninety percent! Damn, my confidence is back. Fang Hao immediately felt reinvigorated, reigniting his hope for fishing. Over at Xiao Pang and Old Ye''s side, things were still as before, their rods were still quiet. Old Ye, after catching a tuna weighing over sixty pounds, was no longer in a hurry. His sea trip this time was successful. He completed his objective. No matter if he can catch more fish or not, he doesn''t care anymore, he''s already very happy. Xiao Pang needs no mentioning; he caught so many big fish yesterday, though today he''s still fishless, he doesn''t mind. The only one left is Fang Hao. Other than catching a sea turtle yesterday, he caught nothing else. It''s unnerving. Now he has taken out all his reservethree sea fishing rods. Though these three rods are not the same length, it''s not a big problem, they all can fish. Suddenly. One of the rods moved slightly, like the fishline was brushed by the sea breeze. This scene was precisely captured by Fang Hao''s eyes. Fang Hao''s eyes now, fused with Mechanical Eye, are much sharper than ordinary people in observing these minor details. So when the fishline moved just now, he immediately noticed. Others, including the numerous viewers in the live stream room, did not notice. Fang Hao immediately suppressed the excitement in his heart and ran over. He wanted to confirm whether this catch was a fish. When everyone saw Fang Hao grab the fishing rod, they started noticing his condition. "Did the host catch something?" "Could it be a fish? Wait... why would I think something so terrifying!" "What could it be?" "A detector? Diver? Or another turtle?" The livestream viewers suddenly became excited. They instantly perked up. Everyone was hoping Fang Hao would catch something peculiar and bizarre, for that would be thrilling. "The host has got something, just using three fishing rods and he''s already hauling things in." "Indeed, it takes three rods to be impressive." "Rest assured, whatever the host catches will definitely blow our minds." Everyone said so, but they were still focused and wanted to see what Fang Hao had caught this time. Could it be a fish? Or some other strange object? As everyone watched. Fang Hao was already preparing to reel in. Hmm? But when he lifted the fishing rod, he immediately felt a very heavy object under the sea. Can''t pull it! Yes, that''s right, it didn''t move. Not only was the fishing rod bending significantly, but he also couldn''t reel in the line! Keep in mind, Fang Hao''s strength isn''t what it used to be; his strength now is at least over three to four hundred pounds. But even with his great strength, he couldn''t pull the object underwater; how heavy must that be. What is this? Why can''t it be pulled up? Is the fishing line caught on a reef? Or did he catch something? Could it be that he caught a sunken ship? Fang Hao wasn''t sure, since he couldn''t see beneath the water. But one thing he could be certain of, it wasn''t a fish. Because it felt different. The feel of something alive and something dead are quite distinct. Fang Hao''s expression showed a hint of disappointment; he was slightly excited just a moment ago, only to be let down. "Hope it''s not a sunken ship." ... Unable to pull the object from under the sea, Fang Hao was ready to use an Infinite Strength Card again. No choice. Although he knew that the object below might be something strange, Fang Hao couldn''t suppress his curiosity. He also wanted to see what it actually was. What if, just what if, it really was a fish? It''s not impossible. Fang Hao couldn''t be one hundred percent certain. Because some marine creatures, sometimes during their sleep, also don''t move at all. Ocean species are too varied; no one can be sure of everything. "Do you guys think it could be Godzilla?" "..." The livestream room went silent for a few seconds. Damn Godzilla. It''s probably Tesla at most. Having decided, Fang Hao once again used an Infinite Strength Card. Instantly, strength surged through his body. That long-lost power had returned! Having used the card several times before, Fang Hao was already experienced. As his body''s strength surged, Fang Hao lifted the fishing rod and continued to reel in. While reeling, he roughly estimated the weight of the object. It was probably about the same as the cannon he caught before, perhaps a bit lighter. This was why Fang Hao couldn''t pull it. The thing was genuinely heavy. As Fang Hao reeled in, the depth of his fishing boat in the water became deeper, and the body of the boat sank a bit. But no problem. His fishing boat could handle it. "It''s so heavy!" The viewers were stunned, also aware that whatever Fang Hao had caught was not light. "I have a feeling that what he caught this time is a cannon..." "I guess it might be something very heavy." "Holy crap, bro is awesome, it''s been a while since I heard something that made so much sense." "..." Chapter 185 - 134: Fishing with a Torpedo, The First Person in History to do so! (Please Subscribe) Fang Hao''s catch this time almost scared a bunch of people to death. This TG-1 anti-submarine torpedo used a contact fuse. It needed to make contact with the target to detonate. At that time, the torpedo probably did not hit its target and then sank to the seabed when its power was exhausted. After long-term corrosion by seawater, the fuse of this torpedo gradually became ineffective. This was a rather old-style torpedo. However, the detonation methods of modern torpedoes are numerous, and they do not necessarily need to make contact to explode. Modern bottom-attack torpedoes can use sonar to track enemy surface ships, with the torpedo traveling underneath the enemy ship before the fuse triggers the explosion. Removing the fuse from the torpedo, as long as it does not encounter extreme conditions, there should be no chance of it exploding. The fuse is just a means to trigger the explosion, a part of the ignition mechanism. It is not to say that without a fuse it definitely won''t explode. When encountering some special circumstances, it can still explode, such as if it suffers from intense collision or is in an extremely high-temperature environment, there is still a possibility of explosion. But obviously, none of these conditions exist now. This is also why Fang Hao is so reassured. Moreover, he also has Mechanical Eye to monitor the torpedo''s condition at all times, knowing that its current danger coefficient is 0. A danger coefficient of 0 means there is no danger at the moment, so what''s there to fear. Not worried at all. Even intending to continue fishing. Aiming to catch the much-desired Tuna. Otherwise, up to this point, all he has caught is just this one torpedo. He might not be worried, but the viewers in his live stream were worried sick. Afraid that he will get blown up by the torpedo. If it explodes, what will they do, there''ll be no more fishing live streams to watch. "This is tough for Abs Bro and Old Ye." "They are the ones in the most danger." "Feel sorry for them." "Feel sorry +1!" For the first time, the viewers in the live stream did not envy being able to go out to sea with Fang Hao to fish. This isn''t enjoyment. It''s risking their lives. Previously, everyone was green with envy towards them. Now, even if they were paid, they would not feel like going out. It''s too dangerous outside, better to stay safely at home. "Abs Bro, Old Ye, if an accident really happens and the torpedo explodes, rest assured, we brothers will take good care of your wives, as well as the tens of millions at Abs Bro''s home... pshaw, we''re all brothers, and from now on your parents are my parents, I will definitely take good care of them in their old age." "Bro, I can hear the sound of your calculating even in Jin Province." "Abs Bro, do you still remember me, your non-blood related brother?" "Abs Bro, the time has come for me to be honest with you. One night, twenty some years ago, our dad..." Initially, everyone did truly feel sorry for Xiao Pang and Old Ye, but as they talked, the tone suddenly changed. This shameless bunch of people. No choice, just that Xiao Pang''s family recently received a large compensation of several million, and adding up all the money earned over the years, the family assets are definitely worth tens of millions. And since Xiao Pang is an only child, everyone knows that the person who will inherit these tens of millions in assets in the future is Xiao Pang. But if something happens to Xiao Pang, then the money... Of course, they wouldn''t get a share either. It was all in jest. The serious matters they needed to attend to were still being done. "So should we call the police for the host?" "Quick, dial ''Yao Yao Ling''!" "Bro, this is at sea... Are you sure dialing ''Yao Yao Ling'' will work?" It''s beyond one''s reach. Even though you''d normally carry it on your waist, it''s difficult to use in this kind of situation. "Are you silly? Of course, we should call the Coast Guard, don''t tell me you thought there were only police officers on land." "Don''t panic, brothers, I''ve already called the Coast Guard and informed them of the situation, they are on their way to rescue the host." After hearing that someone has already called the police, everyone finally felt a little more at ease. They just hope the Coast Guard uncles can arrive earlier to rescue them. To eliminate the risk brought by the torpedo. But in the meantime, they pray that nothing happens to the torpedo. While everyone here was frantically worrying. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao, on the other hand, was fishing very calmly. "???" Can he still be in the mood for fishing? Dude, that''s a torpedo next to you. Seeing Fang Hao not only unworried but also leaning against the torpedo and calmly fishing, they were all stunned. It was as if Fang Hao didn''t catch a torpedo, but a fish. They rubbed their eyes to see if they had seen it wrong. But looking again, they were still sure that what was in front of them was a torpedo. Now they really didn''t know what to say. They totally couldn''t figure out what Fang Hao was thinking, not knowing what was going on in his mind at that moment. "I feel... I''m in a different world from the host." "Host, my God!" "Am I the only one who thinks the host is crazy?" "This is too crazy!" "The host has gotten obsessed with fishing!" Now everyone just thought Fang Hao was too crazy, a bit unable to understand his thoughts. He has caught a torpedo, yet he still has the mind to fish? Not afraid of being blown up by the torpedo. But thinking about how just now, he dismantled the torpedo with his bare hands, their hearts ached even more. Chapter 188 - 135 Rest assured, I dont hold grudges... Damn it, blow it up!!! (Subscribe please)_2 "Get lost, you damn Gaijin." ... After the meal full of sardines, it was just too delicious. Why don''t those fish eat such fresh sardines? Fang Hao couldn''t figure it out. Why just won''t these fish bite his hook? Can''t I just catch a Tuna to satisfy the thrill of catching a fish? Not asking for a big one, just give me one that''s a few dozen pounds. Now Fang Hao only had three sardines left in his hand. If he didn''t catch anything this time, he was ready to call it a day and head home for some rest. So he was all the more eager to catch a fish with these last three bait. But before that, Fang Hao decided to take a break. He just finished eating and was feeling sleepy. Yawned. Fang Hao comfortably lay on the deck, then moved the torpedo to use it as a pillow. This scene left everyone watching absolutely dumbfounded. This is really awesome. The host is totally treating the torpedo like a toy, using it as a chair at one moment and as a pillow the next. Could it be that the torpedo really won''t explode? Everyone was curious. They watched Fang Hao sleep on the deck for over half an hour, and those in the livestream spent half an hour watching too. One by one, they got sleepy, but no one left; they all stayed in the livestream room. And not only did the viewership not drop, it actually increased, attracting more people to watch him sleep. Viewership in the livestream room directly broke fifteen million. When Fang Hao woke up. A voice echoed in his mind. [Congratulations, host''s livestream room viewership has broken through fifteen million, rewarded with a Black Gold Treasure Box.] Here comes another reward. This time it''s a reward from the system for breaking fifteen million viewers. When Fang Hao heard the sound of the reward, he was also surprised. He just took a nap, didn''t he? How did the viewership go up? Could it be that these viewers have some sort of peculiar fetish? They love watching people sleep? The netizens'' tastes are really something. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I just counted, the host yawned seventeen times and turned over four times." "???, Dude, your focus is really special." "Awesome." "While watching the host sleep just now, I almost fell asleep myself, he really slept soundly." "I fell asleep too, just woke up." "Sleepiness is really contagious. I strongly suggest the host also livestream when he sleeps at night, it would be a blessing to us who suffer from insomnia." Fang Hao could barely keep up with these viewers'' thought processes. Fang Hao didn''t bother with them anymore and stored the awarded item in the System Space. It''s not really possible to open the Treasure Chest in front of so many people in the livestream room. After waking up, he felt much more comfortable. Stretched a big lazy stretch. Fang Hao was ready to continue fishing. This time he only had three sardines left. One rod per sardine, this would be his last attempt. If he doesn''t catch a fish this time, he would just have to end this trip. He picked up the fishing rod that he rested before, went through the familiar motions, baiting, casting, and lowering the fishing line. He repeated the same actions for all three fishing rods, now all set up. And back to fishing he went. Xiao Pang and Old Ye, on the other hand, were feeling a bit better now. It seemed like since the torpedo hadn''t shown any signs of explosion for so long, they were somewhat reassured and dared to come closer. But now there was no extra bait left, so they weren''t continuing to fish and just watched Fang Hao do it. They''d wait for Fang Hao to finish, then head back early to deal with the torpedo. Being on the same boat with a torpedo was always a safety hazard. It''s like a ticking time bomb, no one knows when it might explode. This fishing trip was really too thrilling, almost a bit too much so. It was even more intense than the last time they went out to sea. Last time, they were chased by a foreign vessel and almost capsized. This time, they caught a torpedo while fishing, and no one knew if it would explode... Their hearts just couldn''t take the stress any longer. They definitely needed to go back and recuperate, to take a breather. And while Fang Hao was fishing. A Coast Guard Ship was slowly making its way toward them. "The Coast Guard uncles are finally here!" Spotting the Coast Guard Ship, the audience member who had offered to call the police immediately felt energized. Now they no longer had to worry about the safety of everyone on board with Fang Hao. After the Coast Guard Ship approached Fang Hao''s vessel, they too noticed the torpedo sitting on the deck... and immediately tensed up. This was a torpedo. The bane of naval vessels. If it were to explode, this little fishing boat would hardly withstand the blast. They had also received the distress call, and rushed over here as fast as they could. But after all, the sea is vast, and responding to emergencies at sea isn''t like on land; it doesn''t just take a few to several minutes. Even with Fang Hao''s coordinates and moving as fast as they could, it still took some time to arrive. At first, when they received the distress call, they thought it might be a prank and confirmed it several times. Only after several more calls did they realize it was real. Seeing the Coast Guard officers arrive, Xiao Pang and the others felt an urge to cry. They could finally escape the danger of the torpedo. The Coast Guard sent boarding personnel, including a bomb disposal expert to inspect the torpedo, while others gathered information and verified details from Fang Hao and his crew. Including confirming their identities. The fact that they had managed to catch a torpedo was very surprising to the Coast Guard. The torpedo weighed at least a thousand pounds; how did they manage to reel it in? "Did you really catch this yourself?" The Coast Guard officer looked at Fang Hao in astonishment. This weighed at least a thousand pounds; could a man really pull up the fishing rod? Fang Hao still wore an innocuous expression, "Yes, I initially thought it was a big fish, but it turned out to be a torpedo." "But this thing is really heavy; I barely managed to pull it up because I''m quite strong." Barely managed? The audience in the live stream nearly rolled their eyes, clearly, you didn''t seem to struggle that much. Speaking of which, everyone started to notice Fang Hao''s strength... it seemed to be even greater than they had imagined. How strong must one be to pull up something weighing over a thousand pounds? He must be a reincarnation of a Hercules! "The torpedo''s detonator has been removed, but due to prolonged immersion in seawater, the detonator has been rendered inactive. So, even if it wasn''t removed, it wouldn''t have functioned. Additionally, the body of the torpedo is stable and there is no immediate threat of it exploding." The bomb disposal expert reported the situation after checking the torpedo. "Did you remove this detonator?" The bomb disposal expert looked at Fang Hao. Fang Hao nodded, "Yes." "You''re quite lucky, having encountered a deactivated detonator. Otherwise, with your method, you would''ve set off the torpedo while attempting to dismantle it." The bomb disposal expert said, implying that the dismantling technique clearly wasn''t done by a professional. This revelation sweated Xiao Pang and Lao Ye out thoroughly. It felt as if they had just taken a walk through the gates of hell. Only Fang Hao remained completely calm, as he had been certain there was no danger before he removed the detonator. He also had the Mechanical Eye, which allowed him to monitor the condition of the torpedo and know the detonator was ineffective. So, he wasn''t worried about an explosion. If there had been any threat of explosion, Fang Hao wouldn''t have heroically left the torpedo on the deck; he would have tossed it back into the sea immediately. He simply figured there was no immediate danger from the torpedo and that it was best to deal with it if possible. "I won''t be so reckless next time." But of course, he had to say that. "Right, these things are very dangerous, not something you should handle." "Alright, we''ll take this torpedo away for disposal now." The Coast Guard brought a small boat, placed the torpedo on it, and prepared to find an uninhabited area of the sea to detonate the torpedo. Once the Coast Guard had taken the torpedo away, this incident was finally brought to a close. Xiao Pang, Lao Ye, and Captain Shi Fu could truly relax, no longer haunted by the threat of the torpedo. They all slumped onto the deck of the boat, exhaling deeply. It felt like they had cheated death. Chapter 189 - 136 Rewards: Adamantium Alloy Fishing Rod and Golden Right Hand! (Please Subscribe) "Ab brother and old Ye have it rough." "Feel sorry for them." "But I think the most pitiable is Uncle Fisherman, he''s the most innocent." Some netizens also noticed the low-profile Captain and felt he was the most innocent. All he did was go out to earn some money, but he almost lost his life. "So going out to sea for a live stream fishing with the host is not a simple matter at all, you''re literally risking your life." "This is too thrilling." "I feel like it could scare someone into a heart attack, I don''t think I could do it." "Same here, I wouldn''t dare." "Forget you guys, even I, someone who likes bungee jumping, wouldn''t dare to do this with the host, it''s too damn scary." S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Life is precious after all." People in the live chat room are no longer envious of those who can go out to sea and fish with Fang Hao. This is far more than just fishing, it''s literally playing with death. Not everyone has that courage. But there are a few netizens clamoring to fish with Fang Hao, whether they''re serious or not, it doesn''t matter. "Don''t be scared, at worst death is but the destination, but such an experience won''t come often in a lifetime." "That''s right, that''s how I see it too." "I can row without oars, I can sail without wind because my life, my entire life, relies on being brazen! Brother Brazen has never known fear in his life." "Begging the host to take me along next time you go out to sea." True warriors, they can face the bleakness of life. ... Fang Hao fished for a long time in the end, but he still didn''t catch anything. Of the three fishing rods, one had a sardine still intact, while the other two only had remnants of fish flesh left hanging, presumably torn by something. This thing was smart, not swallowing it in one bite but nibbling the bait away. When he pulled up the hooks and saw this scene, Fang Hao also lost his mood. This last sea fishing trip ended with a full stop. He returned empty-handed, with no fish caught, which was very frustrating. The catch of this sea fishing trip. Fish: 0. Sea turtle: 1. Torpedo: one. ... In contrast, Xiao Pang caught so many big fish, Arrowfish, Stingrays, dozens of pounds of giant grouper... And old Ye even caught their target fish, Tuna! That''s what made Fang Hao most envious. He almost wanted to cry with envy. "The host''s performance is, as always, stable, still didn''t catch any fish." "So I suspect that the host purposely caught the torpedo as a way to ''retaliate'' against Ab brother and Old Ye." "Wow, what a schemer the host is." "The scheming boy is confirmed." People started teasing Fang Hao again. After the Coast Guard took the torpedo away, everyone stopped worrying about their safety and started teasing again. The cheerful atmosphere returned. Those who were previously concerned about Fang Hao turned back into trolls. This made Fang Hao secretly complain that these people really have two faces. ... The last bit of bait was also used up, and Fang Hao didn''t catch any fish. Don''t mention how depressed he felt inside, holding back his frustration. He really wanted to get the torpedo back from the Coast Guard and blow up all the fish below. The three of them went out to sea to fish, and only he didn''t catch any. The other two caught fish, big ones that weigh dozens of pounds each. It''s not scary if no one catches fish, but it''s awkward if others catch and he doesn''t. Unfortunately, Fang Hao was experiencing exactly this kind of scene. It was tasteless. He was in a very bad mood. Packed things up and stored away the fishing rods. He also took down the sardine from one of the rods and threw it back into the sea. He wouldn''t possibly eat it himself. They were preparing to return home. Get ready for the return trip, have a good rest for some time. Along with adjusting their mindset. Xiao Pang and old Ye were also not in good condition, so they couldn''t continue fishing and had to go back first. Starting their journey back, Fang Hao also ended the live broadcast. On the way back, the Captain sped up the boat. It seemed he too was eager to get back to land. Fang Hao watched the receding sea area with resentment. It just didn''t mesh well with him. What happened to the promised good fortune? Thought he really could catch something this time, but ended up with just loneliness. Really too difficult. After sailing on the sea for a day and a night, they finally saw the shadow of the mainland. Seeing the distant land getting closer and closer, Xiao Pang and the others felt an urge to cry. They were finally back. After seeing the land, they finally let down their hanging hearts, finally safe. At sea, it always felt dangerous everywhere. One carelessness could mean giving up your life there. Going out to sea to fish, especially deep-sea fishing, that''s a straight increase in danger. And fishing with Fang Hao, the danger was even doubled. No one knew what strange things he would catch. Especially this time, he caught such a dangerous thing as a torpedo. If it exploded, not even the remains would be found, direct death without a complete body. And in the sea, if you die, the fish would eat you. It''s a very sad thought. After this time, Xiao Pang and old Ye probably wouldn''t want to go out to sea to fish for a long time. Chapter 190 - 136 Rewards: Adamantium Alloy Fishing Rod and Golden Right Hand! (Please Subscribe) _2 Need to slow down a bit. But this fishing trip, both of them had a pretty good catch. When they returned shore, the first thing they did was to unload the fish they caught. Xiao Pang this time ate one fish, released another, and was left with one huge grouper weighing dozens of pounds. Old Ye ignored the other fish that weighed just a few or a dozen pounds and instead showed off the tuna he caught. Almost went around the dock hugging the fish. There were fishmongers at the dock who wanted to buy the fish after seeing what they had caught. Eventually, with the introduction of the boat''s skipper, they found a fishmonger who offered a fair price and sold the fish to them. Since the fish were caught by them, Fang Hao did not get involved. He wouldn''t ask for the money from selling the fish; it was their own business, not related to him. After handling the fish, the three of them then tidied up the things on the fishing boat, took what they needed to take, and left what couldn''t be taken on the boat. The three then returned to the hotel, planning to rest well for the night. Planning to head back to Binjiang tomorrow. They had been away for a while, originally leaving Binjiang to avoid attention. With the days passed, the noise they caused in Binjiang should have calmed down by now. This return trip should be undisturbed. Back in West Sea City, they had time to play with their phones and didn''t have to worry about poor network connections. As soon as the phones were turned on, there were many unread messages that they began to reply to one by one. After being busy, it was already quite late. Only then did they go to wash up and sleep, taking the chance to rest properly. That night, both Xiao Pang and Old Ye slept soundly, finally getting a peaceful night''s sleep. But Fang Hao was still awake. Because he too had many messages to reply to, and there were quite a few invitations. One of the teams, named "Daily Life in the Desert Island," even wanted to invite him to Island Province to interact and hoped to use his popularity to promote the island. Fang Hao checked and found out that the team was even officially formed by government workers. But Fang Hao didn''t agree immediately and said he would consider it first. However Island Province was indeed a place Fang Hao had always wanted to visit. Just that he never had the chance before. If there''s a chance, it might be worth a visit. Fang Hao planned to return to Binjiang first and then make further plans. The next morning, after breakfast, the three checked out and went back to Binjiang. They first dropped Old Ye at his home, then dropped off Xiao Pang. Xiao Pang''s village had returned to its usual quiet, with no one disturbing like before. Except for some internet celebrities who still came here to gain attention, there were basically no media or self-media personnel anymore. Their decision to hide in Bin Hai to avoid attention was the right choice. At this time, no one knew they had returned to Binjiang, otherwise, there might be people waiting at their doorstep. Everything went smoothly, and they sent everyone home. "Bro Hao, take care on your way back." "Okay, you rest well too." After bidding farewell to Xiao Pang, Fang Hao drove back home. As he passed by Xiao Pang''s fish pond, it was already fenced off, and there were still excavation activities going on. As a special cultural advisor in Hundong Province, Fang Hao had the privilege to enter, but he decided not to get off the car and look around, as excavating ancient tombs was not his specialty, and he didn''t want to cause trouble for the people at the scene. Instead, he planned to go home first. Upon reaching home, Fang Hao moved all his belongings back into the house. This trip was finally over. He opened the windows to ventilate, then comfortably lay on the sofa for a while before starting to clean the room. The room had been unoccupied for nearly ten days and was covered in dust, needing a clean-up. After busying with these chores, Fang Hao was now ready to check the rewards for this trip, a Black Gold Treasure Box. The last Black Gold Treasure Box gave Fang Hao a Mechanical Eye. The reward was simply too awesome. This sea trip was also of great importance to Fang Hao. Thus, he was also looking forward to what he might get from opening the Black Gold Treasure Box this time. [Do you want to open the Black Gold Treasure Box now?] The system asked as usual. "Yes." Fang Hao confirmed to open it now. [Congratulations host, you have obtained an Adamantium Alloy Fishing Rod.] [Congratulations host, you have obtained a composite multi-polyethylene super high-performance fishing line.] "[Congratulations, host, for obtaining the Golden Right Hand (capable of exerting ten times the strength instantly).]" Upon opening the Black Gold Treasure Box, another reward message arrived. This time''s reward was very different from the previous ones, and even Fang Hao was surprised by it. The first reward was a fishing rod, but this fishing rod was unlike any other before because it was made from a special metallic alloy with very high strength. This was the same type of alloy used in Uncle Wolf''s bones. It was far superior to any fishing rod he had used before. If his previous rods could handle fishing a few tons of weight without a problem, Then this Adamantium could probably handle tens of tons, or even hundreds of tons, depending on if one had the strength to pull it in, and if the fishing line could withstand it. Thus, the following reward addressed this issue. The next fishing line''s strength and toughness were greatly enhanced, specifically to complement the Adamantium. These two were a matching set. Certainly, these were high-quality items. With this gear, perhaps even whales could be fished up. Just that... Fang Hao himself didn''t know when he would use it to actually catch fish. This was also the reason for his irritation. It was truly annoying. He hadn''t caught a fish in so long, he almost forgot what it felt like. But receiving such a reward once again sparked Fang Hao''s desire to go fishing. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having just come back, he wanted to go fishing again. However, he did not plan to go freshwater fishing now, but wanted to try sea fishing. Sea fishing is relatively more thrilling and satisfying. After experiencing it, one might find freshwater fishing a bit bland. This is not to say that freshwater fishing isn''t interesting. Just like after eating too much fatty meat, one occasionally needs to try some lean meat to experience a different taste. It''s like marrying a goddess; after being together too long, the excitement can fade and she can seem ordinary. It''s the same principle. Let''s look at the next reward. Next reward: Golden Right Hand. This reward also caught Fang Hao''s attention. This reward was to enhance his own abilities, allowing his right hand to burst out with ten times his normal strength for a short period. Meaning, if his current strength was 300 pounds, then with this ability, he could momentarily exert 3000 pounds of force. "Wow..." Upon seeing this reward, Fang Hao was shocked. This reward was truly extraordinary. After the reward was issued, Fang Hao felt a warm sensation in his right arm, which then emitted a faint golden glow. The duration wasn''t very long. It lasted for about a minute. Then the glow faded, and it returned to normal. But Fang Hao could feel the difference in his right hand; he felt that if he fully exerted the power of his right hand, he could likely punch through walls. He just didn''t do it. This was in the residential area; if he punched through walls, the neighbors would surely curse him to death. To experience it, he needed to find a deserted place outside. As soon as he thought it, Fang Hao actually drove to a remote area. He then found a large rock, which was very big. Fang Hao tried pushing it, but the rock didn''t budge. It seemed to weigh around eight or nine hundred pounds. Such a large rock, Fang Hao then placed his right hand on it, and squatted down. After getting ready, he suddenly exerted force with his right hand. Boom! The rock was indeed easily flipped by him. Such a large rock, and he flipped it several meters. The strength was indeed phenomenal. There weren''t many things that could withstand this kind of power. This reward also greatly exceeded Fang Hao''s expectations, it was better than he had imagined. Just a single Adamantium Alloy Fishing Rod was enough to satisfy him. Not to mention the reward of the Golden Right Hand. Chapter 191 - 137 Desert: There are many fish here, coming? (Please subscribe) The strength of this right hand could sometimes prove tremendously useful while fishing. Fang Hao later specifically found a tree to test it further, snapping a thick tree trunk with just a single punchwithout using any technique at all. When his fist touched the trunk, if one observed carefully, they would have seen a faint golden glow emitting from his right fist, as if it were a golden arm. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, he could unleash ten times his own strength, a truly explosive effect. The key was that it wasn''t just an enhancement of arm strength, but the skin and the skeletal meridians inside also significantly strengthened. Otherwise, given that punch alone, his right hand would have at least been fractured to start with. Fang Hao was very satisfied with this reward. The reward from the Black Gold Treasure Box far exceeded his expectations. It was much better than anticipated. After testing his right hand, Fang Hao also prepared to return home. However, with this new fishing rod he''d received as part of the reward, Fang Hao felt restless again, tempted to go out fishing. ... Southern Sea. A fleet entered this region, navigating in international waters with a sizable formation. There were twelve vessels just on the surface of the water, not to mention the two nuclear submarines below. They entered the Southern Sea, purportedly to conduct a routine naval exercise. But the actual purpose was clear to everyone involved. Upon entering the Southern Sea, our side also dispatched three vessels to follow them from a distance, monitoring their movements. Our side had received advance notice and had been waiting early, not daring to be negligent. Just two days earlier, they had received a special piece of information. It was said that there would be an aircraft accident during this operation in the Southern Sea: an F35 plane, while landing, would strike the deck, eventually sliding off the runway and plunging into the sea, causing damage to the deck of the ship and prematurely ending the exercise. This piece of news was explosive. So much so that our side began to question it upon receipt. "Is Big Beautiful playing some kind of scheme?" That was the first thought that came to mind when they heard this intelligence. Wondering if Eagle Sauce was up to another strategem. That eagle harbors many schemes. All their actions must not be underestimated. Perhaps they were releasing this news early, planning to use the accident as a diversion to achieve other objectives. This news had also gone viral online for a while, and it was on the internet where they first learned of it. Upon investigation, they discovered that the news had originated from a fisherman. And upon further probing into this fisherman, they were shocked to find that he was someone who, aside from failing to catch fish, could seemingly catch anything else. His case was far from ordinary. Moreover, regarding the radiogram foreknowledge, past experiences had shown that its reliability was high. So everyone took caution, not daring to underestimate it. They were just waiting for that moment to arrive. They wanted to see for themselves if the prophecy would, indeed, come true. In the meantime, all they had to do was keep close tabs on the fleet. After the fleet entered the target area, they commenced their training. Planes took off from the ship, flying within the designated target area to complete their mission. Everything was under our control. Both sides maintained a certain level of tacit understanding. In fact, the Eagle Sauce side had also received this intelligence. However, they didn''t take it seriously. They thought it was a practical joke from Rabbit, intended to intimidate them into retreat. "How could they know of something that hasn''t happened yet?" "It must definitely be a set-up by Rabbit, trying to scare us off, afraid we might uncover something significant." "People from Rabbit are too cunning, their motives always profoundly deceptive." Eagle Sauce had dealt with Rabbit not once or twice before, fully aware of Rabbit''s cunningnessin the arena of schemes and strategies, no one could compare. They suspected Rabbit was setting them up. Forcing them to abandon their routine naval training plan in the Southern Sea. In reality, their visit to the Southern Sea wasn''t solely for training; it was merely a superficial excuse. Essentially, it was to investigate the state of this marine area. So naturally, they wouldn''t withdraw that easily. Even if an aircraft accident were indeed to occur, they would still come. As more than ten planes took off, collecting data across this section of the sea, they looked for any changes or additional bases. After training for most of the day, all photographs and records that needed to be captured were done. Just when the planes were preparing to land back on the ship, one plane seemed to lose control during its descent, directly heading towards the ship''s deck. The plane''s tail scraped against the deck, sparking a massive flame. The ship''s ground crew had no chance to intercept the plane, and the arresting cable didn''t catch either. The rope flew out with some of it, causing certain damage; a nearby plane got damaged by the arresting cable. With the arresting cable failing to stop the plane, it continued directly towards the sea. Chapter 192 - 137 Desert: There are many fish here, coming? (Please subscribe)_2 At the same time, due to the engine shutting down, it was impossible to take off again. After all, the runway on the ship was so short, the distance, and speed were completely insufficient. The pilot was ejected at the last moment. The F35 plane just fell into the sea. Meanwhile, the situation on the ship was also terrible. The collision between the plane and the deck caused significant damage to the deck. It was a severe issue. Flight training could no longer be conducted; they had to return for repairs. Moreover, this accident also caused varying degrees of injury to several ground crew members. With such a major incident happening, the Eagle Sauce was immediately thrown into disarray. Putting out the fire on the deck, treating the injured ground personnel, and rescuing the pilot who was ejected from the plane from the sea. The Eagle Sauce side was in a complete mess, and with such a crash, the person in charge on the ship was extremely stressed. Such a thing, and he still had to deal with it. "How could this really happen?" "Oh, shoot." But now he could not afford to think about these; he could only deal with the situation on site. While handling the chaotic scene, he also had someone note down the coordinates of the crash site. This aircraft was their most advanced fighter jet; they could not allow it to fall into others'' hands. Especially Rabbit! This had to be guarded against. Currently, there are only about four or five countries capable of deep-sea salvage, including them Eagle Sauce, Rabbit, and then Henry Niu just those few. Apart from Rabbit, the others are all Western, belonging to the Eagle Sauce camp. So, the Eagle Sauce side just needs to guard against Rabbit. And for them, the other side is also the biggest competitor. Absolutely cannot let this aircraft fall into Rabbit''s hands, or else they will have no secrets left. They must salvage it themselves. After noting down the coordinates, they also arranged for a warship to stay here, while the ship was ready to head back for repairs. The deck was damaged and temporarily unable to conduct further take-off training. This routine sea training schedule also ended prematurely. Our people who were observing the Eagle Sauce fleet from a distance saw the ship suddenly choosing to withdraw. This immediately raised a lot of suspicions in their minds. "What is the Gorgeous planning to do?" Because they were quite far away, they did not know that a plane from Eagle Sauce had an accident and fell into the sea. It was not until later through some investigations that they found out it was indeed Eagle Sauce''s plane that had an accident and crashed into the sea. Now, the higher-ups were even more shocked. "This is really true!" "Gorgeous''s Vincent ship really had a crash, no wonder they left in a hurry." "This the Fisherman is incredible." "Needs special attention." "Temporarily listed as an A-class person." Our side is also taking this matter very seriously for the first time, starting to pay attention to Fang Hao. However, these events at sea, before any news and official announcements were made, the ordinary public will remain unaware. So there was no noise about it on the internet, unaware that the Eagle Sauce''s plane had fallen into the sea. Fang Hao, one of the main characters in the incident, was also unaware that the above-mentioned side was already paying attention to him. In fact, not only them, but also the people from the beautiful country later also started paying attention to him. A simple investigation could reveal this. They all took a strong interest in Fang Hao. Everyone was watching him, wanting to know what kind of person he really is. From the current information, they still couldn''t guess. Fang Hao also didn''t know that he would receive so much attention in the coming days. After returning home, he was still thinking about whether to go fishing or not. With a new fishing rod, his desire to fish surged again. Then there was the matter of the [Desert Island Daily] team inviting him to Island Province for an exchange and interaction, whether to agree to it or not. The Island Province was also a place he had wanted to visit all along. After much consideration, he decided Island Province. Desperate, the Desert found the members of the team, inquiring how the invitation for Fang Hao to come to the Island for exchange was progressing. "Did he agree?" Recently, the popularity of the other party was rising, and Desert was worried that inviting Fang Hao later wouldn''t be so easy. After all, he was a streamer with millions of followers, boasting over ten million popularity on Hu Ya. And their team hasn''t gained popularity yet, currently only having tens of thousands of fans. They''re not on the same level at all. Moreover, they recently hit a creative bottleneck, and the videos they posted didn''t attract much attention. So, they thought of leveraging Fang Hao''s traffic to collaborate on some short video projects to boost their own visibility. "He said he''d think about it, but hasn''t agreed yet." Although he hasn''t agreed, he also hasn''t rejected it either. Desert felt there was still hope. "How did you invite him before?" "I just did it the usual way, start by telling him about who we are, then invited him to come to Island Province for an exchange visit." "This time, tell him that we are inviting him to Island Province for fishing. Our province is rich in natural resources and abundant in fish. You can catch all kinds of fish here." Desert coached the team member on what to say to Fang Hao. Other conditions might not be very tempting to him. But for a fishing enthusiast, few can resist the allure of fishing. Indeed, the fish resources in Island Province are plentiful, and each year, many people specifically come here to fish. It''s a fact. The team member followed Desert''s instructions and then spoke to Fang Hao. Soon, they got a response. "Brother Desert, he agreed!" There was excitement in his voice. Hearing this, Desert also breathed a sigh of relief. He was worried that Fang Hao might disagree. But fortunately, he was right to bet on it. With the agreement in place, they wouldn''t need to look for anyone else. Fang Hao was definitely the best partner. With Island Province surrounded by the sea and rich in marine resources, it was perfect for a fisherman like Fang Hao. This way, Fang Hao could continue doing what he loves in Island Province, and they could use his popularity and traffic to promote Island Province as well as boost their team. A win-win situation. The best mutual benefit. They then arranged the departure time and place with Fang Hao. Everything was set for Fang Hao''s arrival. "Looks like Island Province is really nice." "And there are so many fish resources." Moved by the description, Fang Hao was also tempted. If this had been mentioned earlier, why would he need to think about it for so long? He would have agreed right away. But before going, Fang Hao didn''t forget his buddies. He checked with Xiao Pang and Mr. Ye to see if they wanted to come along, kind of making up for the last time they were scared by a torpedo while out at sea. Both quickly got back to him. Mr. Ye kindly declined, citing health issues and family matters, and chose not to go this time. Fang Hao clearly understood and didn''t press further. This was expected. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Xiao Pang, on the other hand, gave the opposite response. He actually agreed! Probably because Xiao Pang was not fazed by much. Even though he was scared by a torpedo last time, his mindset recovered quickly after returning home. And he indeed wanted to continue going to sea and fishing with Fang Hao. It''s not just any ordinary thrill. Upon hearing Fang Hao was going to Island Province, he agreed without a second thought. Since Xiao Pang was sure to go, he might as well take him along for a trip. At the same time, he bought Xiao Pang a plane ticket to Island Province. After sorting these out, Fang Hao took his fishing gear and headed out. His urge to fish was flaring up again. He planned to casually go out and fish for a while. Although freshwater fishing might not be as exciting as sea fishing, for someone who hasn''t caught fish, it seems like there''s not much difference; after all, there''s no catch anyway. That might sound a bit harsh, yet it''s the truth. After grabbing his freshwater fishing rod, Fang Hao left the house. He drove to Binjiang to fish. Since it''s a relatively close place and a fishing spot he''s familiar with. Chapter 193 - 138: Striking Good Fortune and Catching a Boyfriend, Girl... (Please Subscribe) At this moment, people in Binjiang still didn''t know Fang Hao had returned; they all thought he was still in West Sea City. This saved him a lot of trouble. Otherwise, perhaps a swarm of media reporters would have come flocking over, crowding outside the neighborhood, which would have been truly annoying. He was also not sure if the buzz from last time had passed. So, this time when he went out fishing, Fang Hao decided not to live stream. He just planned to go fishing casually, to satisfy his craving. Otherwise, if he started live streaming, it would draw a crowd. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He wanted to fish quietly on his own. He didn''t run into any acquaintances along the way. Fang Hao found a rather peaceful spot for fishing, where he wouldn''t have to worry about being disturbed. Returning to the riverbank of Binjiang, his mood was different again, more relaxed. Fang Hao didn''t use the Adamantium Alloy Fishing Rod that he had just been rewarded. Using that rod here would be a waste. It''s like killing a chicken; a regular knife will do the job, you don''t need a cannon. Besides, Fang Hao''s previous rod for freshwater fishing wasn''t bad either; it was also an item rewarded by the system and the rod was very strong. Catching fish that weighed dozens of pounds was no problem; it was more than enough. "This person''s silhouette looks familiar..." Several passersby fishing along the riverbank felt a sense of familiarity upon seeing Fang Hao''s silhouette. But they couldn''t recall who it was at the moment, so they didn''t pay much attention. "Maybe we''ve seen them somewhere while fishing." They didn''t think too much of it. Until. The arrival of a female angler broke the tranquility. "Hello, will I disturb you if I fish here?" A gentle voice with a slight twang reached his ears, and Fang Hao turned his head to look. To his surprise, he ran into an ''acquaintance'' here. The female angler was the one called ''Feifei,'' the fishing vlogger with the good figure. She was wearing a sun hat and sun protection clothing, dressed in loose sportswear. It accentuated her figure and demeanor. Fang Hao recognized her immediately just by her figure. He could easily identify her even dressed in clothes. "No, you won''t." Fang Hao shook his head, not minding at all. Fishing with a beauty? That wasn''t a disturbance at all. Many people would wish for that. Men and women working together is less tiring. "Hey, it''s you." The female angler Feifei, seeing Fang Hao didn''t mind, put down her tackle box and other gear on the ground. It was then that she also recognized Fang Hao, showing some surprise on her face. When she had just approached, she had felt the silhouette was familiar, as though she had seen it before. It turns out it really was him. But she remembered him going out to sea to fish, didn''t she? She had watched his live stream just a few days ago, seeing him out at sea. How could he now be in Binjiang? "Yeah, what a coincidence, we meet again." Before, the two of them had met a few times but never really talked. Now they had the chance to really speak. "Weren''t you still at sea before?" Feifei couldn''t help but ask the question on her mind. "Some special circumstances came up, so I came back," Fang Hao said with a bit of embarrassment. Hearing this, it seemed Feifei understood. She recalled Fang Hao''s peculiar ability to catch all sorts of odd things. Maybe he had caught some strange thing from the sea again. She hadn''t kept up with the live stream, so she wasn''t aware of what Fang Hao had caught. Seeing Fang Hao''s reluctance to share, she didn''t press further. It might make him uncomfortable to ask too many questions. She only knew that before, he had caught a body and a cannon. At this thought... she suddenly paused, a bad hunch forming in her heart. Her gaze involuntarily glanced at Fang Hao. But now that she had set her things down here, it wouldn''t be appropriate to move. That would be disrespectful. So she had no choice but to stay beside Fang Hao, hoping she wouldn''t catch any corpses. "Oh, okay." Neither of them continued the conversation, as their acquaintance wasn''t that close yet. Fang Hao also couldn''t think of any topics to bring up. Then he watched her start working with the things she had brought. She set up the stand properly, and Fang Hao noticed she was using a 6+4 rig, which is suitable for catching fish under twenty pounds. Then she took out a basin and started mixing bait. Watching her go about this task showed she was a skilled angler. No random messing around. Preparing the fishing spot and then waiting for some time before starting to fish. Her series of actions was much more meticulous than Fang Hao''s. Fang Hao felt he couldn''t achieve that level. But not reaching that level didn''t mean his own skills were weak. He was confident his fishing skills had no issues. It was just bad luck all along. Initially, with no one else fishing, Fang Hao felt it wouldn''t matter much whether he caught any fish. But now with a girl present, he felt the need to show off a little. Guys never want to lose face in front of girls. It would be embarrassing if he performed worse than her. Fortunately, he wasn''t live streaming, so even if he didn''t do well today, no one would see. Those little trolls in his live stream wouldn''t get the chance to mock him. However, soon the female angler Feifei set up some equipment on the other side. It was then that Fang Hao remembered she was also a vlogger. Chapter 194 - 138: Striking Luck and Landing a Boyfriend, Girl… (Subscription Request)_2 Miscalculated... But fortunately, the other party wasn''t live streaming, they were recording a video. This let Fang Hao breathe a sigh of relief, at least his whereabouts wouldn''t be exposed. He didn''t want to be blocked by a group of media reporters at his front door before he embarked on his trip to Island Province, that would truly be a hassle. He wanted to spend a couple more days at home without disturbances. Female angler Feifei was also careful not to aim the camera at Fang Hao, deliberately turning it away to avoid capturing him. Both their fishing rods remained still for the moment. Feifei occasionally said a few words to the camera. Soon she caught the first fish, a crucian carp about half a pound. Meanwhile, beside her, Fang Hao still had no activity, not even a bobber twitch. He had already baited the spot before the female angler arrived. Others who arrived later were catching fish, but there was still no movement on his side, which shouldn''t be the case. If there were no one else around, Fang Hao wouldn''t be in a hurry at all. But there was a girl nearby, and she was catching fish; he couldn''t help feeling anxious. If he didn''t catch anything today, it would be so embarrassing. How could he then claim to be a fishing expert in front of others? Therefore, he must catch at least one fish to demonstrate his expertise. But it seemed his luck hadn''t turned for the better today. The bobber on the water''s surface still didn''t stir. And beside him, the female angler had just landed her second fish. Pressure gradually mounted on Fang Hao. Men don''t like losing face in front of women. This was more uncomfortable than being executed publicly in front of an audience in a live stream. It was common to joke around with friends in a live stream, but losing face in front of a girl, he couldn''t stand being outclassed. Fortunately, she wasn''t paying attention to his side and was focused on her fishing. Who knew what kind of luck she had today. In less than an hour, Feifei had already caught three fish, the third one being a grass carp weighing over three pounds. Hey. That was strange. Their spots were roughly at the same distance. Why were the fish biting her hook and not his? Could it be that even the fish were LSP, targeting beauties specifically? If that were the case, should he try dressing up as a woman the next time he went fishing? Fang Hao contemplated internally. If cross-dressing worked, it wasn''t completely out of the question... To catch a fish, a little sacrifice was acceptable. Otherwise, continually failing to catch a fish would drive him crazy. It had been so long since he had caught a fish. Fang Hao felt like he was forgetting what it felt like to catch one. His luck was really extraordinarily poor. But luckily, at least he hadn''t caught anything unusual or bizarre today. Instead, he could only watch the girl beside him catch her fourth fish. "Have... you not caught a fish yet?" After catching her fourth fish, the girl finally noticed Fang Hao''s situation. "Uh, well... I need to wait a bit longer." Fang Hao was a bit embarrassed. "Oh, okay." The girl didn''t mind much, since fishing is all about patience, and nothing comes from rushing. Besides, whether Fang Hao caught any fish didn''t really concern her; she was just kindly asking. Saying too much could sometimes be annoying to others. Sometimes saying less isn''t a bad thing. Finally, when she caught her fifth fish, Fang Hao''s bobber also finally showed some movement. He nearly felt an urge to cry out of excitement. It was so hard-earned. She was about to hit a limit, while he had just gotten something on the line. Fang Hao quickly sprang into action, pulling at the rod as the fishing line tightened instantly. Judging by the weight, it seemed to be about six or seven pounds. It was somewhat substantial. This finally gave him some hope. But then, in the next second. Fang Hao''s expression changed again. As he was reeling in, the feel of what he had caught seemed off. This feeling was too familiar. Damn it, not again. Fang Hao''s expression instantly fell, and his previously cheerful mood vanished in an instant. What the hell is this? How could he have caught such weird things. This time, what he caught wasn''t a fish, but who knows what it could be? Fang Hao ultimately pulled it up. Although he hadn''t caught any fish, he wouldn''t just ignore what he had caught. Fang Hao quickly reeled in his line and soon pulled up what he had caught this time. He saw a double-layered black plastic bag floating on the surface of the water, hooked by the fishing hook, and it was clear that there were quite a few items inside. Fang Hao pulled up the black plastic bag and set it aside. Seeing Fang Hao fishing and pulling up a black plastic bag, his female fishing buddy was also somewhat surprised. She hadn''t expected that in addition to not catching any fish today, he had caught something strange. His luck was really hard to describe. His character was too consistent. It really seemed he could catch anything but fish. Now she truly believed it. No wonder he had become so popular in the entire fishing circle recently. She also stopped what she was doing and focused her attention on the black bag Fang Hao had pulled up. She wondered what could be inside the bag. She was a bit curious too. Fang Hao slowly untied the black bag and then revealed its contents. When he saw what was inside, he felt as if his vision had been assaulted. He saw that the bag contained two "boyfriends," meaning fake bodies, along with some electrical devices, a whip, and a white fox tail. Holy crap, this was too thrillingdid people normally play this wildly? Who the hell had thrown this into the river, and how irresponsible to just discard it after use like some heartless person! These "boyfriends" should have been kept at home. The bag was so heavy because it contained so many items. No wonder it sank after being thrown into the river. Wait a second. Suddenly, Fang Hao realized there was a girl beside him. He immediately turned his head and saw that his female fishing buddy had turned her head away with flushed cheeks. She wasn''t looking his way anymore. From her expression, it was clear she had seen what was inside the bag which had made her cheeks so red. Otherwise, why would her face be red for no reason? Fang Hao quickly tied the bag up again. This was too embarrassing. He hadn''t caught any fish, but he had caught such items. Fang Hao felt his face burning up. This was awkward. You say, in front of a girl, of all things to catch, he had caught this. This was too embarrassing. How was he supposed to show off in front of girls in the future? Today was supposed to be about enjoying some fishing, but he had ended up with this mess. And what he had caught was even worse. What if next time he sees a girl and then goes over to greet her? "Hello, do you remember me? The one who caught that stuff last time." Damn it, how could he even say that? Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao felt he couldn''t sit here a moment longer, better to just leave. He couldn''t continue fishing anyway. He felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. How embarrassing. You say, if the person next to him was a male fishing buddy, then maybe he could crack a joke or even a racy story. But with a girl beside him, it was like a death scene. Better to just go home and rest. "Um" After Fang Hao had packed up his stuff, the female fishing buddy looked at him again. "Are you heading back?" "Not going to continue fishing?" Her cheeks were still a bit flushed, pink and tender, somewhat attractive. Fang Hao could confirm that this definitely wasn''t from the sun. Sun-tanned skin wouldn''t look like this. "The bite isn''t great today, I think I''d better head home and rest." Fang Hao was too embarrassed to say that what he had just caught was too humiliating, so he just made an excuse and slipped away. This way, he could face her in the future. It would be even more awkward to keep fishing here and possibly catch another plane cup, doll, or whatever else next time. Chapter 195 - 139 Desert: Lets Go, Have Some Food at the Fellow Countrymans Home (Please Subscribe) Fang Hao originally came here just to satisfy his craving for fishing and to relax, but he didn''t expect to fish up such a thing. Right in front of a girl, too. This is awkward. I hope she doesn''t mistake him for a pervert. He really wasn''t hinting at anything. Fortunately, he wasn''t live streaming this time; otherwise, he would have been publicly executed in the live chat again, and who knows what kind of bizarre nickname might have popped up. Plus, the platform would probably think he was deliberately going for a shock factor, creating such a script on purpose. But honestly, he didn''t do it on purpose, and he couldn''t control what he fished up. It''s not like he could catch whatever he wanted. If that were the case, why couldn''t he catch the fish he wanted the most? Who would''ve thought you could fish up such things while fishing? This is just outrageous. Seriously, who was so uncivilized to just toss a ''boyfriend'' aside after use, without any care for it? What happened to public morality? Even if it''s no longer wanted after use, it should be properly disposed of. Throwing it in the river is just environmental pollution. But the girl who threw this away sure knew how to have fun, huh. A whip, a tail, and even electric toys... tsk tsk tsk. Items he had only seen in certain ''films'' he now encountered in real life. Fang Hao re-tied the bag and, along with other items, carried it away from the riverbank. After passing a garbage station while driving, he disposed of these items for proper recycling. No way he''s bringing this stuff home... If guests came over and saw this at his home, they would think he has some special fetishes. Like the toy Ultraman he fished up beforethat, at least, could be cleansed and kept at home as a toy. At least it has a slight bit of utility. "This guy... really can fish up anything." After Fang Hao left, his fellow female angler Feifei also marveled in astonishment. But recalling what Fang Hao had fished up this time, her face flushed red, and she muttered to herself in embarrassment. ... For the next two days, Fang Hao didn''t go out. Instead, he stayed at home to practice Innate Skill, Breath Holding Skill, and Grapple. This was almost his daily routine. During this time, Fang Hao experienced another bout of weakness, as if his whole body had been drained. Having been through this before, Fang Hao didn''t hesitate to consume the tonic pills stored in the System Space. This was the correct way to use the supplements provided by the system. After swallowing one, his strength quickly returned, the feeling of weakness disappeared, and his power further increased. Fang Hao felt that his strength was now around six or seven hundred jin. His strength had doubled from before. His physique had also improved, with more defined muscle lines. And these weren''t the stiff muscles from gym workouts. His muscles weren''t bulky, but rather lean and defined. The kind that looks slim in clothes but shows off his figure when undressed. If people saw his body, who knows how many would be envious. Luckily, no one disturbed him in the two days at home in Binjiang. It seemed that no one knew he had returned to Binjiang yet. As the departure time agreed with [Desert Island Daily] was approaching, Fang Hao called Xiaopang. They met at the airport. Fang Hao also brought his fishing rod, planning to check it in. He had heard from Desert that there were plenty of fish there, easy to catch. Not bringing the fishing rod would be a waste. This was Island Province, surrounded by the sea, with abundant fish resources. It''s the top destination for fishing enthusiasts nationwide. Every year, countless anglers from all over the country go to Island Province. And this season is the perfect time for sea fishing. With fishing gear in hand, Fang Hao took a taxi out. Anything inconvenient to carry could be purchased locally later. Fang Hao was looking forward to fulfilling his wish to catch a fish on this island trip. Didn''t Desert mention it? The fish are easy to catch. The word ''easy'' implies it''s very simple to catch them. That''s what excited Fang Hao the most. He happily agreed. ... Meanwhile, online. Female angler and creator Feifei posted her new short video on the letter-named platform. The video had just been uploaded and a bunch of fans were watching. As always, it received positive reviews. Many praised her excellent fishing skills and her beauty. Until suddenly, a sharp-eyed fan spotted Fang Hao in the video. "Wait, did I just see things, guys? Did you see a figure passing by on the side, doesn''t that person look like Corpse Fishing Immortal?" This comment immediately caught the attention of the crowd. "Where?" "Look at the video''s 38 minutes and 26 seconds mark, everyone." The crowd quickly rewound to scrutinize the footage, and indeed, it was Fang Hao. "Holy smokes, it''s really him." "Is he fishing with Feifei Goddess?" "Could it be Did the Goddess get together with him?" Instinctively, many netizens and fans started speculating whether the two of them were in a relationship. After all, he''s handsome, she''s beautiful, and they both love fishing. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 197 - 140 Brother, dont overthink it, this is all scripted (please subscribe) Fang Hao also didn''t know what they were being secretive about. They got into the desert vehicle and followed them to an unknown place. Through the car window, they noticed they seemed to be heading out of the city. "Brother Mo, are we going to..." Fang Hao still asked. "Just wait and see, you''ll be able to enjoy the most authentic local food from our island." But desert kept the mystery going. This made Fang Hao and Xiao Pang even more curious. They wondered where they were going to eat that boasted the most authentic food. The vehicle left the city and traveled a long way. As it grew dark, the vision became worse, and the outside scenery was less visible. Otherwise, they could have enjoyed the view along the way. Now they could only wait for the final destination. The vehicle drove for about an hour or so and finally arrived at a village, stopping at the entrance. Once Fang Hao got out of the vehicle, he saw the grand setup outside the village. Oh my... There were a bunch of villagers standing at the village entrance along with people holding gongs and suonas. This left Fang Hao stunned. What''s all this for? Standing next to the villagers, a team member wearing a floral shirt, Ah Liu Tong, waved as soon as he saw Fang Hao and the others arrive. Instantly, the sound of suonas filled the air, accompanied by some drum beats. "..." What''s going on? Is this some kind of send-off? It somehow felt a bit off. Do I have a feeling of walking into a trap? Can I still walk away now? Fang Hao''s expression froze. But he noticed someone filming not too far away, which left him slightly puzzled about what was happening. On the other hand, Xiao Pang was very curious about it all, as it was his first time seeing such a scene. "Brother Hao, the villagers here are so welcoming." "Hehe..." They are very welcoming; almost sent me off. Fang Hao could only respond with a dry laugh. Now, desert also walked to the front and shouted loudly, "Folks, let''s welcome our esteemed guests from afar." "Where''s the applause?" Only then did a few sparse claps come out. Desert glanced at the team member next to the villagers, the one in the floral shirt, who caught the look and immediately clapped vigorously, also nudging a young man next to him. Only then did the applause intensify. Desert was pleased with this effect, "The folks here are indeed very warm-hearted." It feels a bit like a gangster group... Folks, if you''re being coerced, just blink. Fang Hao, realizing the odd feeling earlier on, finally understood what was going on. If he hadn''t known desert''s real identity, Fang Hao would have turned around and left without a second thought. What''s this all about for a show? Fang Hao was not quite sure. What he didn''t know was that this was actually a new script that desert and his team had been working on for several days before finally settling on. Sort of a transformation. Then using Fang Hao''s popularity, they hoped to boost viewership. From another angle, it was a way to promote the island. They were also filming short videos before, but couldn''t quite capture the audience''s interest and didn''t have high followings. The choice of the village for the first script was also because desert was originally from this village. He planned to use his own village as a test case. To see the final effect. And there they were, starting to film. Fang Hao quietly watched their performance. "Let''s go, let''s enter the village." Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This time, to welcome your arrival, the locals are very enthusiastic in offering their food, including chicken, duck, and various seafood." "Of course, we are principled people; we won''t take things from the locals without compensation." Desert seemed worried Fang Hao might misunderstand, so he specifically explained this. But indeed, the environment here and the villagers'' enthusiasm were truly unique. Fang Hao found the village more interesting than the city. In the city, almost every city felt the same. But if you want to experience the local customs, the local cuisine...coming to the village is the easiest way to taste it. "Let''s go, we are preparing a welcoming dinner for today." This is definitely the most authentic cuisine of the island. And really, Fang Hao was starting to look forward to it. That''s the local specialty. His stomach was rumbling quietly. The village was brightly lit, with street lights on, making the roads visible clearly. This place also preserved the best of the local features. Really nice. No wonder desert and his team had invited him to come to the island for exchange and interaction; they probably wanted to leverage his popularity to promote the Island Province. This made Fang Hao understand the key point. As they walked into the village, desert leaned in and whispered to Fang Hao, "Brother, don''t think too much, this is all scripted, just following the script." "Understood." Fang Hao gestured. Soon, desert led Fang Hao and the others to the banquet site. There were five tables set up. Specialized chefs from the village were cooking. The scene was just like a village feast, well, a rural banquet. The welcoming ceremony was different. So much better than eating in a hotel. Chapter 198 - 140 Brother, dont overthink it; this is all scripted (Please subscribe)_2 Fang Hao felt he made the right call coming here! This is what real travel is about, getting a feel for the local customs. "Come, come, let''s sit." "Li Ge, go give them a hand." Da Mo led Fang Hao and Xiao Pang to one of the tables and asked another team member to help in the kitchen, while the remaining team members and some of the village elders sat at the other tables. Exactly five tables were filled. Once they sat down, the first dish was quickly served. The first dish was white cut chicken, genuine white cut chicken in its original flavor. This chicken was raised for two and a half years by the villagers - a true free-range bird with an unmatched flavor. You can''t compare it to a feedlot chicken at all. Paired with dipping sauce made of ginger, garlic, oil, and kumquat, it is simply divine. Moreover, on the island, there is a saying, "No feast is complete without chicken." Definitely the most authentic local flavor. Then came the second dish, roasted suckling pig. But this roasted pig was divided onto several plates, distributed among the five tables, not one pig per table. But seriously, it was delicious. The third dish was spicy and sour spare ribs. The fourth was garlic steamed abalone. Now the seafood was starting. As part of Island Province, surrounded by the sea on all sides, seafood is naturally the highlight. Crabs, mantis shrimps, fish, prawns... Here you can truly experience the freedom of eating seafood. Xiao Pang ate so much that he didn''t care about anything else; it was just too delicious and fragrant. Fang Hao was also eating with great satisfaction. So delicious. "This pomfret is very fatty, friends who come to the island must try it." "This dish isn''t salted, so eat as much as you like without it getting too salty, the flavor is just perfect." "And this clam fish meat is also considered tender in Fishing World." "Bro, don''t you love fishing? We can go out and fish for this type of fish later on." When fishing was mentioned, Fang Hao''s spirit was instantly lifted. Even though this fish isn''t big, it''s still very tasty. Of course, Fang Hao now doesn''t care if the fish are big or small, as long as he can catch fish. "We can do that, when shall we go fishing?" "Fishing? We can go tomorrow. I know several great fishing spots where it''s easy to catch fish, hardly any difficulty at all. But let''s eat first." This first meal on the island left a deep impression on Fang Hao. He had a perfect experience of the local cuisine. The atmosphere at the venue was great too, and later everyone became lively, initiating some interactive programs. "Where''s the village belle?" Da Mo called out at this time. "Isn''t the village belle still single?" "How about we find her a match?" After finding out Fang Hao was single, Da Mo was very enthusiastic in his shouting. He wanted to help them make a connection. This nearly scared Fang Hao. That seemed... overly enthusiastic. No need for the village belle. Bro, just take me fishing. As long as you help me catch fish, you''re my real brother! The dinner lasted very late, mainly because the interactive activities took a lot of time. In this event, Fang Hao also showed off his strength to everyone. His strength was not the same as before, having increased to five or six hundred pounds. Fang Hao easily lifted a stone stool weighing about two hundred pounds, eliciting warm applause from the villagers. This time it wasn''t scripted applause, but the most genuine kind. The villagers knew very well how heavy this stone stool was, it would take two or three people working together to lift it. But for Fang Hao, lifting it was effortless. Imagine how shocking that was. This was a true Hercules. "Damn... brother, you''ve got some serious strength." "It''s natural, plus I practice some martial arts from time to time, so my strength is much greater than the average person''s." That''s actually true. Fang Hao''s strength indeed came from practicing martial arts. "Impressive." Da Mo gave a thumbs up. By the time the welcome dinner ended, it was already late, around eleven o''clock. Da Mo arranged for someone to take Fang Hao and Xiao Pang back to the hotel. Actually, Fang Hao and his group wanted to stay in the village, but Da Mo felt the village accommodations were too crude, so they were sent back to the hotel. Fang Hao couldn''t insist against their decision. ... Back at the hotel, it was almost twelve o''clock. Xiao Pang went straight to sleep as soon as he got back to the hotel. Traveling around all day, he must have been exhausted. Fang Hao was a different story; his physical condition was leagues better than Xiao Pang''s, and he had been consistently practicing Innate Skill. His mental state was still very good. So after returning to the hotel, Fang Hao started practicing Innate Skill and Breath Holding Skill again. After training for two hours, he went to wash up and sleep. That was at three in the morning. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But even after going to bed so late, Fang Hao still got up early the next morning, rising at just past seven o''clock. Full of energy. Not a hint of tiredness. Four to five hours of sleep was enough for him. Shortly after they got up, Hercules sent a message outlining the day''s itinerary. It was to take them around the village during the day to shoot some short videos, then go fishing in the afternoon. They had breakfast at the hotel on their own as it was included, but Hercules was responsible for lunch and dinner. Fang Hao woke Xiao Pang up, and they went for breakfast. At nine o''clock, Hercules''s car arrived at the hotel to pick them up. They headed back to the village. The daytime scenery was different from the night. During the day, the landscape was fully visiblecoconut trees standing tall alongside the roads, lush and vibrant with color. This was the real beauty of the island, with views everywhere. Not just by the sea. Anywhere looked magnificent, like a painting. They quickly returned to the village. But this time in daylight, there wasn''t the parade like last night. Everything was as usual. This allowed Fang Hao to breathe a sigh of relief. Last night''s suona welcoming ceremony almost sent him away. Now that things were back to normal it felt much better. They then walked around the village. Last night they only came to eat and didn''t really get a chance to explore. And it was too late for any sightseeing. Hercules took Fang Hao and the others around the village, with their team''s photographer trailing behind. After they got out of the car, the shooting officially began. The small group entered the village with quite a presence. Hercules didn''t give Fang Hao a specific script because... he didn''t have one either. The team''s director said to improvise, so he did just that. Go with the flow. Thus, it turned into a small gang-like scene. The main thing was to stick to one core idea. After entering the village, when they met some of the villagers, they greeted them. When they saw kids, they playfully ''bullied'' them a bit. When they saw a chicken leisurely walking on the ground, they tried to catch it unnoticed... Then they saw a papaya tree planted in front of a closed gate. "Wow, those are some big papayas." "That''s how it is in this village. They grow a lot, but then when the typhoon comes, they all fall off." "So we can''t waste them." "Right, didn''t they just announce a typhoon warning recently? So, we''re making good use of resources." "But before picking, we should ask if anyone planted them." "Does it belong to someone?" Hercules started off by seriously introducing the situation to Fang Hao and the others. Then he pretended to shout. "Oh, look, no one." "Uh... Hercules, you go." With a wave of his hand, one of the team''s guys immediately climbed over the wall to pick papayas, using a ridiculous posture to scale the fence; he was the one responsible for comic relief. Fang Hao was stunned by this operation. He could only think to say one thing, "Awesome..." Like that, they picked quite a few papayas. And as they picked, they kept telling Fang Hao and the others, "It''s like this in the village, nobody cares." Nobody cares... because there''s nobody around! Fang Hao really wanted to retort. But considering he was blending in with their group, he held back. After all... um, the papaya is really sweet. Fang Hao took a bite of the papaya, and it was really good, sweet, and tasty. Hercules continued to lead Fang Hao, Xiao Pang, and the others around the village, casually introducing the situation in the village and the surrounding environment, etc. Chapter 199 - 141: Typhoon Weather, Everyone Stay Away from Coconut Trees... (Please Subscribe) After this tour, Fang Hao got to know quite a lot about the village. And the way Big Desert and their gang I mean, team behaved, was quite astonishing. It felt like bandits entering a village. Of course, this is their new script method for shooting short videos. All these have been communicated well in advance with the villagers, just utilizing this shooting method. But one must say Fang Hao really liked this method, joining the gang felt awesome. The ''enthusiastic'' villagers offered their belongings. "Look how enthusiastic the locals are, offering us their belongings." "We didn''t force them at all." "And we did pay for these things." "Yes, we certainly paid for them." Another team member, A Liu Tong, chimed in. "Don''t believe me? Ask the locals." "Yes... yes." The villager answered stiffly. At this moment, he was surrounded by Big Desert and their gang, shivering in fear. However, he did hold two hundred yuan in his hand. After speaking, the group prepared to leave. Big Desert took a final glance around and, as they were leaving, he took back the two hundred yuan from the man''s hand and put it back in his pocket. At the same time, they also took away the sun-dried fish from the local''s home. The group continued to wander around the village. "See what else we lack?" "How about catching another chicken maybe." "That doesn''t seem too good..." Though they said that, their actions weren''t as restrained as their words. Several of them slowly circled around. From the look of it, they were set on grabbing that chicken. Power Brother glanced around, playing the role of a lookout. "Is that the one?" "Is this chicken legit?" Xiao Pang was particularly curious. "The chicken might be legit, but the people might not be." "..." Big Desert''s expression turned very serious, as if there was no ambiguity in what he just said. Then, A Liu Tong made a move and grabbed for the chicken. But the chicken was very agile, dodging Power Brother''s attempts several times. The others immediately came over to help capture the chicken. With their combined effort, the chicken that was just searching for food was quickly caught by them. They left with their spoils of war. Their lunch was sorted. Today at noon, they were eating fish and chicken. They were going to have a feast once more. Fang Hao and Xiao Pang also feasted with Big Desert''s group, experiencing the island trip very comfortably, more unique than they had imagined. During lunch, they also received the latest weather forecast. The ninth typhoon is about to arrive. This is a super typhoon, landing in Guangdong Province. Island Province won''t be facing the direct impact of the typhoon, but it will still be affected, and the power of the typhoon mustn''t be underestimated. Even if the landing site isn''t nearby, it will still be affected. "So it''ll be easier if we go fishing this afternoon." There''s a saying, ''calm before the storm and plentiful after the rain,'' implying that seafood is abundant before a typhoon and after rain. Naturally, Fang Hao and his group were more excited. The bigger the waves, the bigger the fish. Fishing under such conditions often yields a good catch, especially now when the wind isn''t too strong. After noon, the wind had already started to pick up. The village was starting to notify everyone of the approaching typhoon, alerting villagers and local fishermen. Those already at sea were urged to return sooner. Those who hadn''t set out were advised not to go yet. Since there''s still some time until the typhoon makes landfall, Fang Hao plans to go fishing in the afternoon, which shouldn''t affect anything. Taking advantage of the pre-typhoon conditions for fishing, the chances of getting a good catch are high. Otherwise, why would some fishermen take the risk of fishing right before a typhoon? With the wind not yet strong, Fang Hao is also keen on trying his hand at fishing. Big Desert took Fang Hao and their group to the seaside. Because of the typhoon, they didn''t venture out to sea this time. They just fished from the shore. Big Desert took them to a great fishing spot. "There are plenty of fish here, we used to fish here all the time and could easily catch them." With Big Desert''s assurance, Fang Hao also felt a bit relieved. It seemed very likely that he would achieve his first catch at the island. After setting up everything, Fang Hao also took out his live streaming equipment. He was preparing to start live streaming. Since coming back from the last outing at sea, he hadn''t live streamed and was unsure how his online friends were doing. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, Fang Hao''s biggest hope for this live stream was to catch fish in front of those naysayers. So he wouldn''t miss such a moment. The live stream had to go on. Live streaming could also earn him rewards, so why not? After setting up the equipment, he began his live stream. As soon as the live stream started, the chat room became lively, with many people who had been waiting flooding in. Others who weren''t online but had specifically followed Fang Hao also received notifications. "You finally started live streaming!" "Sob, we''ve been waiting so hard for this." A bunch of online friends had been waiting for quite some time, hanging around here for days. They all had quite a few questions for Fang Hao. But Fang Hao hadn''t started his live stream, making their wait quite painful. They even wondered if Fang Hao would start his stream at all this month. Chapter 200 - 141: Typhoon Day, Dont Stand Under the Coconut Trees... (Please Subscribe)_2 Fortunately, the heavens do not disappoint those with perseverance; they finally had something to look forward to. "Streamer, we all thought you had gone missing." "It''s been so hard, we''ve only seen photos online of you with others at the airport." "Streamer, heard you went to Island Province? How was it?" "Since I was staying at home the past few days, I didn''t do any live streaming," Fang Hao simply explained, "As for the island here, I think everyone who has the time and opportunity should pay a visit." "The scenery here is genuinely beautiful, and there are stunning views everywhere." "There are many interesting things here, and the local island villagers are very simple and honest." "Most importantly, there''s a lot of seafood here, and the fish populations are abundant. Those who love eating seafood and enjoy fishing will definitely find the trip worthwhile." This was what Fang Hao had seen and heard since yesterday, and naturally, he knew what to talk about and had the right to speak. When Fang Hao said this, quite a few netizens were tempted. "Is it that fun?" "Then I must visit Island Province this year!" "Streamer, wait for me, I''m on my way now!" "I''ve already bought my plane tickets, taking a direct flight tonight." Some quick netizens had already bought plane tickets for tonight to fly to Island Province. "I''m already fishing here right now." "But there''s something I need to remind everyone aboutthere''s a typhoon coming soon." "It''s possible flights and trains will be suspended, so everyone might want to avoid this time." Fang Hao had also thought of the typhoon and took the time to remind everyone in the live stream. Just then. Desert, who had been fishing with Fang Hao, was also filming a video with his team and reminding netizens about the precautions needed during a typhoon. Such as securing doors and windows, not going out to sea. And also. "Don''t stand under coconut trees when it''s windy at all costs." "Coconuts or leaves can easily fall and hit you on the head." "This is also to educate everyone about safety..." Bang. Before Desert could finish his sentence, a coconut leaf fell from above, smashing right in front of him. It barely missed hitting Desert. One must say, that was extremely lucky. Otherwise, getting hit by a coconut leaf could easily result in injury, or worse, it could be the end. Coconut trees aren''t like other trees; their leaves are large and heavy. Desert was shocked himself. He stood there, petrified and unsettled, not daring to move an inch. He had only intended to highlight the danger of standing under coconut trees during a typhoon, and he nearly became a cautionary example himself. His back was drenched in cold sweat. Desert''s forehead was beaded with sweat, and his complexion turned much paler. Seeing this, everyone else immediately rushed over to check on Desert''s condition. "Not good." Fang Hao also ran over. "What happened?" The viewers in the live stream were also unaware of what had occurred. Since the angle they saw of Desert earlier didn''t show the event, they could only wait for Fang Hao to come back and update them. When the crowd gathered around, they all asked about Desert''s condition. "I''m... I''m okay." "It was really close." Desert wiped off his sweat, feeling as if he had just skirted the edge of the afterlife. After confirming several times that Desert was unharmed, everyone finally relaxed. Desert then regained his composure and led the group away from the base of the coconut tree. Now that the wind was picking up, it was better to keep a safe distance from coconut trees. Nobody could predict if their luck would be bad. Fang Hao quickly returned to his original spot and, seeing the questions in the live stream, briefly recounted the incident. "Just now, a friend was here giving a safety announcement. During the windy weather, he almost got hit standing under a coconut tree." "Uh uh uh... Is it really that dangerous?" "It seems typhoons are terrifying. I''m from the inland area and have never seen a typhoon before, so I had no idea before this." "The wind isn''t very strong right now, the typhoon hasn''t officially made landfall." "Otherwise, we wouldn''t have been able to come out fishing." "Just remember this in the future, whenever it''s windy, don''t stand in dangerous places, like near collapsing walls, under big trees, and so on." Fang Hao added a few words of caution to the viewers. Sharing with them this safety knowledge. "I get it." "I get it +1." "..." Everyone expressed their understanding. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It wasn''t until another comment popped up that Fang Hao was reminded. "Streamer, is it dangerous for you to be fishing there? Could something fall from above?" After seeing this comment, Fang Hao seriously checked his surroundings. The nearest tree to him was almost ten meters away. At that distance, even if a tree fell, it wouldn''t hit him. But... Fang Hao felt that the viewers had a point; in this typhoon weather, he still needed to protect himself. So when no one was paying attention, he stepped away for a moment, took the helmet that the system had rewarded him with earlier, put it on his head, and then came back to continue fishing. With the helmet on, even if something were to fall from above, it wouldn''t hurt him. When everyone saw him disappear for a while and then come back wearing a helmet, they were all stunned. This... Nobody knew what to say. And Dsrt, who had just experienced this event, was utterly flabbergasted. Bro, is this not a bit too much? No one cared where Fang Hao had gotten the helmet from. They were all captivated by him wearing it. Viewers in the live stream were also seeing Fang Hao in this getup for the first time. Fishing while wearing a helmet... uh, well, it''s kinda a cool image. Again, viewers started taking screenshots, as this was a rare scene. "I can''t handle it; I''m going to die laughing." "Streamer, you''re too funny, fishing with a helmet???" "I suspect you''re deliberately trying to make me laugh to death so you can inherit my debt." "Haha, Streamer, come clean about what you''ve done." "Confess and you''ll be treated leniently; resist and you''ll be dealt with severely." "Streamer, you''re really worrying about nothing. Look around; do you see a big tree within five meters of you?" One by one, they all pressed Fang Hao about the situation on-site. "Don''t worry, I''m perfectly fine," "I''m not like you guys, daring to swear oaths during a thunderstorm." "I don''t have any secrets here." "No secrets?" "Then, Streamer, tell us about your story with Feifei Goddess." There were still many viewers who didn''t quite believe Feifei''s replies to them. They still suspected these two had some secrets unknown to others. Are they a couple? Or was it truly a chance meeting? But such an encounter was too coincidental. If it weren''t for the fact that someone caught them in the video editing process, they wouldn''t have known about the "fling" between Fang Hao and the female angler. "You guys really misunderstood; we really just met for the first time. It was a pure coincidence." "Hey, don''t spread rumors." It was fine for him, a grown man, to be teased by everyone. But for a young girl, it could potentially have a negative impact. Just like that, the online community confirmed that there really wasn''t anything going on between Fang Hao and the female angler Feifei. "Alright, alright." "Let''s see if I can catch some fish this time." With the weather like this before the typhoon, and fully equipped with even a helmet on, if he couldn''t catch a fish, that would be embarrassing. Fang Hao had just seen a couple of fish breaking the water surface and knew there had to be plenty of fish below. Everyone said the fish here were easy to catch, so this time he might actually have a chance. "Hm?" "Streamer, did you forget about your special ability?" "Catching a fish is impossible." "No matter how easy it is to catch here, could it be easier than in a fish pond?" After hearing Fang Hao''s confident remark, they all remained calm. They felt Fang Hao might have forgotten something. That thing was... his persona as someone who couldn''t catch fish. Could it be that changing locations would break such a curse? That would be impossible. Chapter 201 - 142 We Can Send Fishermen to Fish for Planes! (Please Subscribe) "Relax guys, your performance will definitely remain as stable as ever, and there''s no way you''ll catch a fish." Everyone still firmly believed in Fang Hao''s luck. It was definite that he wouldn''t catch a fish. As for other things he might hook, that was anyone''s guess. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, they all knew a typhoon was coming soon and Fang Hao wouldn''t be able to fish for long. With that little time, catching anything would obviously be difficult. Everyone was just watching for fun. Looking at Fang Hao, seeing him fish with a helmet on was quite comical. Another epic scene. The last time such a laughable scene was seen was when Fang Hao fished with a "torpedo." Everyone was amused. Only Fang Hao could do something like that. And now, he''s fishing with a helmet on... Some viewers even captured pictures and posted them online. "Hahaha..." "The streamer is really entertaining." Everyone laugh when they saw the scene, and someone even turned the picture into an emoticon. An exclusive emoticon for fishermen. "I don''t know why, but seeing this image of him fishing with a helmet makes me itch to hit it with a hammer." "Good grief, hit it with a hammer? Is that like a murder? But count me in, I want to hit it too." "Seeing you guys, the streamer definitely fled with a train overnight." While people were joking about these things. News about a big plane crashing into the sea finally appeared in domestic media. At the same time, our spokesperson was asked by foreign reporters at a press conference whether we''d salvage the plane before "Eagle Sauce," and the video also appeared online. Rabbit expressed no interest, would not send a salvage team, and denounced Eagle as an external force that ignores the law and international relations, often flexing its muscles and provoking in the Southern Sea under the guise of freedom of navigation, stating this was a consequence of their own actions. Actually, this topic had already exploded on foreign websites and sparked a lot of discussion. The prevailing opinion was whether Rabbit might salvage the plane before the big beauty. A lot of people were watching. Including the big beauty who was setting the tone, constantly hyping that Rabbit would salvage first, just to pressurize. "They might attempt to use submarines and deep-sea submersibles to locate and investigate the crash site." Especially now that they are about to face typhoon weather, the salvage progress would be stalled; there was no way to proceed, so they released this news to pressure Rabbit. After all, for them, every moment the plane is delayed under the sea, the likelihood of intelligence leakage increases. But luckily, due to the typhoon, it was impossible for Rabbit to salvage. "Damn, the big beauty really has no shame." "What a pity, it would have been great if our side could salvage the plane." "Indeed." "I really wish we could have salvaged the plane." People felt regretful, thinking that they were missing a great opportunity. But now there was no way, the big beauty had put Rabbit on the grill, definitely won''t be blatant in salvaging. The big beauty was playing this card to nauseate you. Rabbit definitely wouldn''t be fooled. "Since we are not going to salvage, I hope that big beauty won''t be able to salvage it either." "Right, right, isn''t there going to be a typhoon soon? I hope this typhoon sweeps the plane buried at sea away, too." "I hope the shrimp soldiers and crab generals of the Southern Sea do their best." Netizens also really hoped that big beauty wouldn''t be able to salvage it either. Alright, we won''t salvage; neither should you be able to. Everyone hoped that big beauty would end up busy for nothing and return empty-handed. Deep sea salvage really isn''t that easy. That''s why only four or five countries in the world have this technology; it''s just too hard. "By the way~" "Didn''t someone blow up online as a fishing streamer, saying he could hook anything?" "Do you think he could actually fish up an airplane?" Suddenly, someone mentioned Fang Hao. Instantly, the whole internet heatedly began to discuss. Attention quickly shifted from plane salvage to Fang Hao. "Holy cow, it actually sounds possible." "This fishing streamer is really strong. His name is hot on the internet, often hooking bizarre things." "But it''s an airplane... Can he really fish it up?" "He''s fished up torpedoes before; what do you think about an airplane?" "Fished up torpedoes? Damn, is this guy that fierce?" Some netizens were amazed; they were just now learning how intense Fang Hao was. Some began to recount Fang Hao''s feats to those who still didn''t know him. "This fishing streamer once hooked a corpse, discovered thousand-year-old shipwrecks, reeled in motorcycles and handguns, hooked cannons, detectors, and more..." Not knowing until now, as soon as they discussed, instantly many people were astounded. "Holy moly" "Is he really that scary?" It was their first time hearing about such an impressive person. "I guess I saw these trending searches before, but I didn''t realize they were all about the same person!" A netizen was completely shocked. "Is there really such a fishing streamer in this world?" Chapter 202 - 142 We Can Send Fishermen to Fish for Planes! (Please Subscribe)_2 "With skills like that, if they were sent out to fish for planes, isn''t it highly likely they''d actually catch one?" "We just said we wouldn''t send out a salvage team, but we never said we wouldn''t send a fishing streamer!" "Ha ha ha, this guy, you really know how to do publicity." "It just depends on whether the state will seek him out or not." "Guys, this fishing streamer is streaming live right now." As soon as someone noticed Fang Hao was live streaming, the word spread like wildfire online. In an instant, crowds of people were flooding Fang Hao''s stream. Fang Hao''s stream popularity soared once again. Many people who were visiting Fang Hao''s stream for the first time were stunned by its popularity. This multimillion level of popularity, and they were only now getting to know such a streamer. Over ten million in popularity, that''s really blowing up. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Holy..." "This is just insane." "I must have been living under a rock; I''ve only just discovered such a gem of a streamer now." Now, the new visitors felt like it was their own fault for not knowing about this fishing streamer sooner. But when they saw the stream and Fang Hao fishing with a helmet on, Everyone paused for a second. What kind of look is this? Has fishing become this chic now? "Err... what''s he doing?" Someone asked. "Preparing for a typhoon, I guess." "Some dude was standing under a coconut tree earlier, nearly got hit." An existing fan briefly explained the situation to the newcomers. Only then did everyone realize what was going on. "Eh? Isn''t that Uncle Great Desert?" Some recognized the Great Desert Team and were quite surprised. "I didn''t expect to see Uncle Great Desert teaming up with this fishing streamer." "Who''s Uncle Great Desert?" "A legal knowledge short-video blogger." The one who recognized Great Desert explained and briefly introduced him to everyone. "Oh, so he''s a short-video blogger, no wonder he seemed unfamiliar to me earlier." Currently, Great Desert''s online popularity wasn''t that high, not many people knew him. Moreover, their team had only recently pivoted. Their newly filmed video hadn''t been uploaded yet. But now, some were already searching for Great Desert''s account. Watching the live stream, they were simultaneously looking up Great Desert''s account. Soon, they found his account with just over a hundred thousand followers, which wasn''t a large number, explaining why not many knew him. Those who found him promptly hit follow. Unexpectedly, this really brought a surge of popularity to Great Desert''s account. In just a short period, his followers doubled from over a hundred thousand to nearly three hundred thousand. "Ah... this this this..." One of the Great Desert Team members was overwhelmed by joy upon discovering this. The popularity growth was faster than anything they had seen in previous months. They quickly realized that this surge came from Fang Hao. Because they hadn''t even uploaded the short video they filmed the day before, they were still editing it. So, it couldn''t have been the video drawing in the audience, and with no promotion for the short video yet, the only explanation was Fang Hao. Fang Hao, after all, was a streamer with millions of viewers. The plan was to leverage his popularity and traffic. Now was the time when that was paying off. It seemed their initial strategy was spot on. Witnessing this, members of the Great Desert Team realized they needed to post yesterday''s short video. The post-production team had already finished the final edits, so they immediately uploaded the new video. "Eh? They''ve just uploaded a new video." To be honest, legal-themed videos didn''t usually spark much interest. People preferred something that was entertaining. That''s why the Great Desert Team had been bold enough to change their style and come up with a new short video script. As the new video went live, some people started to take notice. "Hey? There''s a new video." Since the fishing session with Fang Hao was still quite calm, With no movement on Fang Hao''s fishing rod, People were curious to see what the video was about, so they decided to take a look. Moreover, the video''s description said it was welcoming a friend. That friend had to be Fang Hao. They wanted to see what a collaborative video would look like. Of course, most of the viewers were still there for Fang Hao. But when they clicked on the short video, it was like discovering an entirely new world for them. Instantly, the video had everyone in stitches. "Ha ha, the streamer was totally clueless; when the suona played, he almost got carried off." "Time to eat, I want to sit at the kids'' table." "This feels like a scene right out of a village tyrant''s life." "666, this video is pretty interesting, definitely need to follow this." "The streamer hanging out with Uncle Mo, they do kinda give off a gang vibe." "Welcome to Uncle Mo''s gang, streamer." "But that food looks so delicious, I''m getting hungry too." "Let''s go, everyone, let''s head to the island for some seafood." "..." The netizens were dying of laughter at the interaction between the Great Desert Team and Fang Hao, and it also brought some fame to the Island Province. They got to see the simplicity of the local villagers and the delicious cuisine. Especially for those who love seafood, it was nothing short of a blessing. "I''m really getting hungry here." While many people were off watching the Great Desert''s short videos. Fang Hao''s fishing rod finally started showing some activity again. His float moved, disappearing into the water. This got Fang Hao instantly excited. Could it be that he was about to catch a fish? It seemed like the Island Province was his lucky place, catching fish as soon as he arrived. Indeed, just before the typhoon hit was the best time to fish. Huh. Don''t get too excited. Wait until the fish is caught before celebrating. Just in case something unexpected happens again. Fang Hao''s palms were sweaty; he was somewhat worried he might pull up some strange object once more. Here by the sea, surely he wouldn''t catch any corpses or car parts again, right? Fang Hao tried to pull up the rod, quickly reeling in the line. The object caught underneath was putting up a struggle, there was a forceful resistance. This weight! It was very heavy. And an alive one at that. Not some dead object. There were signs of struggle from below. But Fang Hao didn''t allow himself to get too happy, he couldn''t afford to be careless... what if it was a diver again? The feel of it, it did seem slightly similar. Surely he couldn''t be that unlucky, right? "Bro Mo, do people normally dive around here?" Fang Hao asked while pulling on the rod, turning to the Great Desert Team beside him. "Nope, this isn''t a dive site, no one dives here." Hearing the Great Desert''s words, Fang Hao''s heart eased a bit more. Now he felt relieved. Not a dead object, nor a diver. So... What''s down there, could it be a dolphin? Or a shark? No, that''s not likely. Or maybe it''s some big fish then. Fang Hao gripped the fishing rod a bit tighter. Meanwhile, in the live-streaming room, the audience had noticed Fang Hao''s situation when he asked his question. "Did the streamer catch something again?" "It seems like whatever is at the end of the line isn''t light." "If it''s not a diver, then what could it be?" Everyone was captivated. No one knew what he might bring up this time. Fang Hao was hoping for a catch of fish, while the others were looking forward to something else to tease him with. "Anyway, as long as it''s not a fish, it''s good." ... Under everyone''s gaze, Fang Hao quickly reeled in the line. Very quickly. A large dark shadow was pulled up to the water''s surface. Everyone''s attention was on this ''thing'' that had surfaced; they all wanted to know what it could possibly be. After seeing this object, Fang Hao''s expression gradually stiffened. He hadn''t been happy for long, this... once again shattered his fantasy. It wasn''t a fish that he had caught. Nor was it a dolphin, whale, shark, or anything like that. Why did it have to be this way again? When would this streak of bad luck end? Fang Hao felt like complaining. He really had only wanted to catch a fish, not this thing. Hadn''t the Great Desert just said no one would be diving here? Chapter 203 - 143: Frogman? Roasted on Fire... This is 500,000! (Please Subscribe) But why did they manage to hook a person? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The fish hook snagged the diver, catching the clothing on the back of the person. The person snagged by the hook was trying to break free. Perhaps it was because the clothing was of such good quality, or for some other reason, or maybe it was Fang Hao pulling on the other end, but the person couldn''t get the hook off. Instead, the more they struggled, the more firmly they became ensnared. They meant to pull out a dagger to cut the line, but they were pulled so sharply that they lost grip of the dagger just as it was drawn, dropping it to the sea floor, out of reach. Without the dagger, they had nothing to cut the fishing line with, and were subsequently pulled up. They were a frogman. The infiltration this time was for a special mission. There happened to be a base nearby, and they had come here specifically for that base, to steal some secrets. They had hoped to take advantage of the upcoming typhoon weather for better action, yetto their misfortunethey had barely approached the coast when they were caught by a fisherman. Such rotten luck. "%&...&." The frogman cursed inwardly. But they knew that the most pressing matter now was to free themselves from the fish hook and leave this place. Otherwise, once captured... their plans might also become known to the other side. That was definitely not an option. They needed to see how many people were around. If there weren''t many, only a fisherman or two, they would take them down. After all, no one must know they had been there. If their whereabouts were leaked, there would be nowhere to hide. When they were pulled to the surface, they slightly lifted their head to survey the situation on the shore. However, when they saw so many people on the shore, they were taken aback. So many people? This was not what they had expected. They had thought there would at most be a couple of people on the shore, which they felt confident to handle with their skills. But with so many present and without a weapon, things became difficult. Wasn''t it supposed to be a typhoon soon? Why would all these people rush to the seaside, careless of their lives? ... Fortunately, the person they had hooked this time was alive, not a corpse. But this was still enough to keep Fang Hao complaining for a long time. What kind of luck was this? Fang Hao was numb to it. Another person caught by fishing... Was this the third time? Previously, they also hooked people two times in a row when they were out at sea. This was quite embarrassing. He really didn''t mean to. And just now, he had asked Dm whether there were divers around here usually. Dm had also said that there wouldn''t be any divers here, since the water wasn''t very deeponly around ten to twenty meters, and in shallower places, there were six to seven meters. Generally, divers wouldn''t come to this place. Besides, there was a base nearby, which made it even less likely for people to dive here. For diving, one could go to specialized diving spots with instructors or venture out to sea for it, which was far more enjoyable. This area''s fish resources were decent, suitable for fishing and such. "Uh... erm..." "Sorry about that." Fang Hao offered his apologies, whilst trying to pull the person onto the shore to remove the hook. Hooking a person while fishing was indeed his mistake. This luck... was truly unmatched. But for some reason, Fang Hao felt that the person hooked seemed to be harboring some murderous intent towards him. He wasn''t sure if it was just his imagination. Fang Hao couldn''t be certain. But thinking about it, if someone hooked him up, he would understandably be angry, too. Fang Hao didn''t think too much about it. Putting oneself in another''s shoes, if he were the one hooked, he would be angry and might even contemplate killing the other person. Meanwhile, Fang Hao''s live broadcast room was already in stitches. The viewers teased him again. "The host''s performance is as consistent as ever, with no change." "Hahaha, I''m dying of laughter, the host hooked another person." "The host''s luck is incomparable; the less likely it is for something to be hooked, the more likely he is to hook it." "This is the strength of the Corpse Fishing Immortal, it''s just a pity that this time it was a live catch, it would have been explosive if it were a dead one." The viewers were having a good laugh. The newcomers were also astonishedcould you really hook a person? Watching Fang Hao make the catch was far more thrilling than reading about it online. "He really does have extraordinary skills." "If that''s the case, I think he might even be able to hook an airplane one day." People started to look forward to it. Perhaps in the future, if he went fishing for airplanes, he might actually catch one. This gave the viewers something to anticipate. Now watching the person who had been hooked, everyone found it amusing. ... After seeing that it was a person who had been hooked, Dm''s expression subtly changed, furrowing his brow. It wasn''t because he felt embarrassed about catching a person. But because he felt there was something odd about the person hooked. To be caught at this time, at this place. Moreover, the stranger''s outfit was clearly not just any diving suit but a specially made frogman diving suit. Perhaps unnoticeable to the average person, Dm, as a veteran police officer, swiftly sensed something was amiss. He didn''t make any noise, choosing not to alert the person, lest they be scared off. Whether the person was a frogman or not, he had to capture them first. Chapter 204 - 143: Frogman? Roasted on Fire... This is 500,000! (Please Subscribe)_2 He was already preparing to move closer to Fang Hao, moving stealthily, just waiting for the person being reeled in to surface, and he would immediately capture him. His movements went unnoticed by everyone else, who simply thought he was just coming over to help and watch the excitement. Everyone assumed that what Fang Hao had hooked was just a diver, and they joked around about it. They were unaware that both the hooked frogman and the desert itself harbored their own thoughts. The frogman was also thinking about how to escape. His whereabouts absolutely could not be revealed. Fang Hao slowly pulled the person to the shore, ready to pull him up and then help him remove the hook. Just as Fang Hao was about to pull him up. Snap. Before Fang Hao''s hand could touch him, the man slapped Fang Hao''s outstretched helping hand away, seemingly very particular about being touched. In fact, he was indeed concerned about Fang Hao touching him, fearing his secrets would be discovered. As a frogman, what he was thinking about now was how to get away, how to not blow his cover. If his identity was exposed, it would be the end of him. But what he didn''t know was that the desert had already begun to suspect him. Though there were no identifying marks on him, his behavior had betrayed him. [Y Force Frogman] [Dove underwater with a special mission to capture secret information...] And after his hand slapped Fang Hao''s away, Fang Hao''s Mechanical Eye popped up with a piece of information. His identity had been exposed. Huh? When Fang Hao saw this information, he was stunned for a moment. This wasn''t a diver. This was a frogman! What is known as a frogman, is a type of amphibious operative on special missions, with each person being a top-level Soldier. Seeing this information pop up, Fang Hao quickly realized something. But instead of acting immediately, he decided to wait for the person to come up, subdue him, and then call for the desert. Just so happens, Fang Hao also wanted to find out for himself, after all this time practicing Grapple, how effective it was. Before, he had only practiced with Xiao Pang, which didn''t count as real combat. Now this target presented a real combat situation. Knowing the frogman''s identity, Fang Hao remained calm for the time being. After pushing Fang Hao''s hand away, the frogman didn''t hurry to climb up but rather tried to remove the hook, which he found difficult to undo. After struggling for a while, he still couldn''t remove it and let Fang Hao do it for him. At this moment, the desert had already crept up behind him. The desert signaled to Fang Hao to help him capture the frogman. Seeing this disposition, Fang Hao knew that the desert must have also figured out the identity of this person in front of thema frogman from the outside. With a special purpose. Now is the moment! Once he had crept up behind him, the desert immediately pounced, trying to instantly subdue the other party. But the frogman was skilled, having undergone specialized training. When the desert lunged at him, he sensed the danger, and with his body trained through rigorous exercise, he quickly broke free from the desert''s hold and dived down in an instant. Fang Hao, ready and waiting, wasn''t going to let him escape so easily. Trying to run? No chance. That would have to be asked of Fang Hao first. His Golden Right Hand burst forth with immense force. Ten times the strength of his body. His own strength was around 500 to 600 pounds, so ten times that strength would be 5,000 to 6,000 pounds. The frogman was catapulted straight up from underwater. That''s right. He was literally flung up from beneath the water. The frogman was completely dumbfounded, watching himself being fished out and tracing a beautiful arc in the air. Inside his mind, he cursed profusely. What just happened? He was actually flung out of the water. That would require an enormous amount of strength. Even more despairing for him was that he had not come up of his own accord. It was involuntary. This was too embarrassing. Too mortifying. Fortunately for him, he was unaware that Fang Hao was live streaming and did not know how many people witnessed this scene. Bang. He hit the ground hard from the air, slamming down with a thud that left him dazed. At the same time, his clothes were torn apart, revealing his upper body. "Ah? What''s going on?" The audience was still confused about the situation. Things had happened too quickly, and they hadn''t figured it out yet. "Is this bullying?" "Could it be that they got angry because he refused their kindness?" "No... Based on Uncle Mo and Fang Hao''s temperament, this isn''t bullying. Could it be that this person has some secret identity?" Some audience members guessed this much. But in the next moment, Their attention was captured by the frogman whose upper clothing had torn apart. "So pale..." "Can we see this without paying?" "Is this the VIP perk I just got today?" S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The crowd still didn''t understand the situation and could only wait to see if Fang Hao and the others would explain later. From the beginning, when Fang Hao apologized and then suddenly became rough with the other party. This change was too sudden; many people still hadn''t understood what was happening. ... The frogman didn''t lie on the ground and wail. After all, he was a person who had undergone strict training, and even though the fall caused pain all over his body, he merely grunted and still gritted his teeth to get up from the ground. He knew his identity was exposed, and now he could only safely escape from here by dealing with these few people in front of him. Otherwise, he wouldn''t even think about leaving. His eyes, gleaming with a fierce light. A hint of murderous intent emerged. Just as Da Mo was about to move forward, Fang Hao stopped him. The other party was not skilled in hand-to-hand combat, this was a job for him. He handed off his fishing rod to Xiao Pang on the side and then took action himself. Before Da Mo could refuse, Fang Hao had already made his move, very swiftly. Keep in mind that Fang Hao''s body had been trained in the Innate Skill for a long time, and his physical condition was no longer on the same level as ordinary people. His attack was swift, and his strength immense. Grapple displayed his power here, with techniques mastered in his hands. This was the benefit of daily practice, already forming a muscle memory in his body. Soon, the frogman''s hand was locked by Fang Hao in an extremely strange posture. The opponent had intended to use his agility to eliminate Fang Hao as a nuisance, but he didn''t expect Fang Hao to be even stronger than him. And in face of Fang Hao''s absolute strength, his skills were rendered useless. The bones in his wrist were directly twisted and broken by Fang Hao. He was in so much pain that he nearly passed out. Just like that, in two or three moves, Fang Hao had captured the frogman''s shoulder blades, making it impossible for him to struggle. Seeing Fang Hao subdue the man, Da Mo quickly followed and handcuffed him, not giving the man a chance to escape. Although Da Mo didn''t carry weapons on him, these handcuffs were always with him. Xiao Pang, who was at the scene, still hadn''t figured out what was going on. He just saw this, then that... and it was over. The man had been captured. "This..." While Xiao Pang and the live streaming audience were puzzled, Da Mo explained. Without explanation, the people in the live stream would think they were bullying someone. "Don''t worry, everyone. The person we just caught is a bad guy." "This man is a frogman, not one of our own. He''s from an external power, sent here to spy and capture some secrets of our base." "There happens to be a base nearby, and I suspect he''s here to steal the secrets of that base." Da Mo explained. Fang Hao also nodded in agreement. He knew about this frogman''s information. "Holy cow, it''s actually a frogman!" "We can''t let him off; let''s put him on the grill, sprinkle some cumin..." "Bro, this is a frogman, not a bullfrog... don''t mix it up, this guy is worth a whopping 500,000!" "500,000? The streamer has made a fortune!!!" Catching such a frogman was undoubtedly a great achievement, accompanied by a huge reward. "...%&**&..." After subduing him, the frogman also kept saying something. However, it was all gibberish, and no one on the spot could understand what he was saying; no one there spoke his language. Only a few people in the live streaming audience figured out what he meant. Chapter 205 - 144 Eagle: Wheres My Plane? (Please Subscribe) "Host, he''s insulting you." The viewers in the live streaming room are truly all talents, there are all sorts of people indeed. And now, one of those talented individuals who understands the local language has spoken up in the live stream. He translated everything that the frogman had just said. "He called you a cunning and despicable bastard, who attacks from behind without any honor in martial arts, and said if you let him go, he could beat you until you''re searching the ground for your teeth." "He also called you an ugly freak, with no girlfriend..." Darn it, still daring to insult me? I gave you some respect. Fang Hao looked at the frogman lying on the ground still babble non-stop, and unceremoniously delivered a kick. The pain made the frogman howl. Even now, he still dares to talk tough. It''s not that Fang Hao looks down on him. The way he is, Fang Hao could solve him easily, even with both hands tied behind his back. One force reducing ten meetings. With Fang Hao''s current strength, even without using his Golden Right Hand, there are not many ordinary people who could withstand a punch from him. Who needs any skill. Otherwise, why would some boxing matches have different weight classes? It''s because of the gap in physical fitness. And facing Fang Hao''s Grapple, the opponent had no way to break free. Those fingers were like iron pincers, tightly locking onto him, even breaking his wrist. That''s why he cursed Fang Hao so furiously. Wait a minute... "Dude, that last sentence was your own addition, wasn''t it?" That last sentence about being an ugly freak with no girlfriend, it''s clear that wasn''t said by the frogman. "How could someone as handsome as me be ugly?" "What an international joke!" "Haha, I''m dying of laughter, I was just wondering how that frogman knows the host doesn''t have a girlfriend, turns out it was you who added that in." "Dude, you''re awesome, no wonder it didn''t sound right to me." "Bro, if you''re so awesome, does your wife know?" "I suspect even the first sentence was a false translation." "Look, the host explained that he''s not ugly, but he didn''t defend himself about not having a girlfriend." "But bro, you didn''t say anything wrong, the host is still a single dog, without a partner. Not like me, I watch the stream with my girlfriend in my arms." "Who isn''t, I''ve already started feeding my girlfriend." "Are you sure she''s not inflatable?" The viewers in the live stream room, upon hearing Fang Hao''s words, immediately understood and burst into laughter. "Cough cough... I just added that one sentence." "But the translation before that was definitely correct." The viewer who came forward to translate insisted that he didn''t mistranslate anything, just added a little extra of his own. Forget it, I won''t waste my time with them. Better deal with this frogman who sneaked in here first. "Stay quiet." Grapple held onto the frogman''s handcuffs, not giving him a chance to struggle. They had already called the police by this time. Just waiting for the authorities to come and take the frogman away. "Bro, that was... pretty awesome, fishing up such a catch worth half a million." If it hadn''t been seen with one''s own eyes, who would believe this person was caught while fishing. Grapple was truly shocked. He had never heard of anyone catching a frogman while fishing. Frogmen are well-trained, hard to capture, let alone be caught by fishing. But Fang Hao did it unexpectedly. That''s what surprised him. What Grapple didn''t know was that Fang Hao had fished up even more outrageous things, not to mention a frogman. Of course, catching the frogman was still a surprise. Fang Hao himself hadn''t expected it to turn out this way. He initially thought it might be a diver, but who could have imagined a frogman? These two are not the same thing. If he caught a diver, the one apologizing would be Fang Hao. But catching a frogman, hehe... no need to be polite. "Uncle Grapple, you definitely haven''t watched his live streams, otherwise, you''d find this is just a small feat." Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Uncle Grapple, you might not know, but the host here once fished up three corpses. Oh, no, he is now the Corpse Fishing Immortal." "He has even fished up dead people, let alone the living." Upon hearing this, the viewers also expressed that Grapple probably didn''t watch Fang Hao''s fishing live streams, otherwise, he wouldn''t have said that. "Just an accident..." Fang Hao felt very helpless inside. In fact, deep down, he really didn''t want to catch this kind of thing. He just wanted to catch fish. Is that really so hard? Surely it was time for him to catch a fish, right? Who could understand his inner struggle? Grapple was unaware of Fang Hao''s true thoughts, he was still in shock, admiring Fang Hao very much. They waited for about fifteen minutes. A black car arrived next to them, and then several people got out of it. Seeing them, Fang Hao knew where these people came from. He had dealt with them before in West Sea City; that unmistakable aura couldn''t be changed. "Mr. Fang, Mr. Grapple, hello, we are from the security department." Before coming, they had already acquired all the identity information on Fang Hao and his group. This was not difficult for them. "My name is Ge Song, I''m their group leader." "Hello, Group Leader Ge." They shook hands briefly and didn''t engage in much small talk, quickly getting to the point and looking at the handcuffed frogman on the ground. "We''re very grateful for your help in apprehending this frogman." "Indeed, in such bad weather, these people are more likely to come out and act." Chapter 206 - 144 Eagles Child: Where is my airplane? (Please subscribe)_2 "This is a great help to us." "The frogman is very important to us, otherwise we would have had so much secret information stolen again." That was true. Catching a live frogman was much harder than anything else. They could then pry something out of the frogman''s mouth. If they could pry something from his mouth, then the frogman would be extremely valuable. But when Captain Ge saw the pitiful state of the frogman, he couldn''t help but twitch the corners of his mouth. This guy was too miserable. Looking at his wrist, it seemed like it was almost broken. It was also thanks to his training that he hadn''t fainted from the pain; his endurance really was not something ordinary people could match. "You''re welcome, this is our duty." "We''ll take him away first, and someone will contact you later to collect your reward. We''ll chat next time when we have a chance." The security department personnel came quickly and left just as fast, taking the frogman away in no time. "Wow, there''s a reward too." "I wonder how much the reward is." "The last time we handed over a detector, there was a hundred thousand reward, this time I guess it''s fifty thousand?" "Fifty thousand? I bet this is definitely over three hundred thousand." As soon as the viewers heard about the reward, their eyes lit up. If the reward was substantial, they might go catching some themselves. This was more lucrative than any job. Going out to work for a year, without eating or drinking, would at most earn you a hundred thousand. How much would you get for catching one like this? If it was three to five hundred thousand, they would definitely want to go catch one. Nobody expected that the prospect of a reward would accidentally spark a craze for catching people. "Let''s go, let''s go catch one too." "Do we have such people in our livestream? How about this: I report you and we split the money fifty-fifty when we get it, no, even thirty-seventy is fine." After the security department personnel took the frogman away, the scene quieted down again. But the wind by the sea was stronger than before. Lots of fishermen who had gone out were returning to port before the typhoon hit. There''s a difference between being brave and being reckless. Fang Hao continued fishing for a bit longer afterward but didn''t catch anything. Still, there were no fish biting; his basket remained empty. Desert on the other hand, did catch two. But since the fish were too small, they threw them back into the sea. "It seems that today''s not a good day for fishing here, I''ll take you to another spot another day." "Let''s go, the fishermen are just coming back, why don''t we go buy some seafood?" Since they couldn''t catch any, they decided to go buy some seafood. "Haha, the host has finally embarked on the path of buying fish." "I told you, the host should visit the market more often." "If we can''t catch fish, can''t we buy them?" "I''ve decided to open a fish stall near the host''s home." "Hello everyone, my last name is Gao and my first name is Qiangzi. My fish stall is opening today, and I hope you all will support me." The livestream viewers teased Fang Hao once more. Fang Hao acted as if he hadn''t seen it and started packing up his things. After packing up, Fang Hao ended the stream and then they went to buy seafood freshly caught by the fishermen. The seafood was very fresh, having just been hauled in. While Fang Hao was buying seafood. The news of them catching a frogman while fishing hit the hot searches online again. "This... It''s that fisherman again!" "He really just can''t stop." The netizens saw Fang Hao on the hot search again, this time without a hint of anger. People were really impressed, and it became kind of routine for them. You get used to it when you see it often. This fisherman always managed to stir up some noise. Just quiet for a couple of days, then something new comes up. "Really curious what he will stir up next." "I don''t know why, but now I am actually looking forward to what he''ll catch next." Unbeknownst to them, a group of netizens started to look forward to what Fang Hao would catch next. They hoped he would catch something even more special. Before, many had complained about Fang Hao monopolizing the trending search, but now the tune has changed, and people have started to look forward to what''s coming. The frogman they''d hooked this time had intrigued a whole bunch of folks. "Is this a frogman sent by foreign forces to steal secrets?" "If we''ve caught such a person, there should be quite a reward, right?" Sure enough, many people''s eyes lit up at the mention of a reward. Everyone wished they could catch one themselves. How cool would that be. That would be hitting the jackpot. "Any brothers want to team up with me? Haha, let''s go earn those hundreds of thousands together." "I heard from a friend of mine that catching one gets you a reward of five hundred thousand!" "Five hundred thousand? Holy smokes! That''s a lot." "I really want to report myself." "Is... the person above confessing? Well then, I won''t be polite @Security Department, here''s one, come and catch him quickly." "..." The internet also became bustling with activity. As for the frogman who was captured, after being taken away by the security department, he was subject to a series of interrogations, and eventually disclosed the purpose of his mission. He revealed all his secrets. This allowed the security personnel to grasp their plans and, following the trail, they managed to catch a few more people. They swept up these individuals in one fell swoop, making a significant haul. And this major gain was all thanks to the frogman that Fang Hao had managed to fish up; they had scored another major achievement. The reward they received far exceeded Fang Hao''s imagination. When they received the reward later, they couldn''t believe it. So much... It was much more than the reward they''d gotten last time for handing over the detector. It was a pleasant surprise. In the following days, Fang Hao and his group stayed in the hotel. With the typhoon making landfall, they couldn''t go out, let alone go fishing. They stayed put for three whole days, waiting for the storm to pass, signaling that the typhoon was essentially over. The skies cleared. Fang Hao and his group could get moving again. Continuing their previous exchange activities, continuing... to go out to sea for fishing. Meanwhile, In the Southern Sea. Once the typhoon had passed, the impressive salvage ship also set off, taking a group of people toward the coordinates where the plane had crashed into the sea. They were quite far away and sailed for two or three days before finally reaching their destination. Having confirmed that the current sea area was indeed where the plane had gone down, they started to search and pinpoint the exact location of the airplane. To see exactly where it was on the seabed. They deployed a sonar to scour the seabed for the airplane''s trail. Having specific coordinates, they should''ve been able to easily find the wreckage of the plane, But... things did not go as hoped. They soon found out that the seabed held no trace of the plane they were looking for. There was no plane wreckage there. It had vanished. "What?" "There''s nothing down there?" "Shit, that''s impossible." "Did we get the coordinates wrong?" They began to wonder if they''d made a mistake with the coordinates. If it was just an error in coordinates, finding the correct address would resolve the issue. But they dreaded... They didn''t even want to think about it, because if that were the case, the situation could be quite bad. Indeed, as they had feared, delaying had led to complications. It was all because of that damned typhoonif it hadn''t been for the typhoon, they would have arrived here four or five days earlier. This delay lasted for several days, and no one could guarantee there wouldn''t be any mishaps. "I''ll contact the authorities first. You guys keep expanding the search area." The person in charge of the salvage operation went to confirm the coordinates with the higher-ups. If the coordinates were wrong, finding anything in the vast ocean would be impossible. That was definitely something they couldn''t afford to get wrong. Additionally, they needed to expand the search area; it was possible that the plane had drifted along the ocean currents and changed position. That was a possibility as well. No one could guarantee with absolute certainty that the plane would remain in the same spot on the seabed, unmoving. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 207 - 145: Difficulty of Fishing an Airplane: Five Stars! (Please Subscribe) After contacting the higher-ups, they quickly confirmed that the coordinates for the crash site were correct. After repeated verification, it was certain there was no mistake. They hadn''t gone to the wrong location. But why hadn''t they detected the presence of a plane underwaternothing was found. The plane that had crashed into the sea might have shifted positions. A typhoon had just passed through the area, likely causing undersea currents to move the plane. The ocean might seem vast and calm on the surface, but beneath it, currents could be fluctuating. It was a plausible scenario. There was no choice; they had to expand their search area to see if the plane could be found. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They hypothesized the possible direction of the current and deployed detectors to search. But despite searching a large area, they found no trace of the plane. It was as if it had vanished. What on earth was going on? Many people were baffled and couldn''t grasp the situation. Even their experts were perplexed. "It shouldn''t be like this." "What on earth is happening?" "Why can''t we find any trace of the plane?" They didn''t know what was going on. "Could Rabbit be behind this?" Soon, they suspected Rabbit, given that this area was under Rabbit''s control. It was the only explanation they could think of; they had to lay the responsibility on Rabbit. It made things easier to explain. "Could Rabbit have deployed a submersible to secretly salvage the plane while we weren''t looking?" They suspected that Rabbit had conducted a covert salvage operation. But they hadn''t considered that it was typhoon weatherhow could anyone salvage in such conditions? Yet, they didn''t care; it was a way to shift the blame. They continued their search for a considerable length of time but still came up empty-handed. While they were attempting to salvage, Rabbit also sent observers to monitor the situation. It was said to be "observing," but it was more like watching the other party''s movements to see whether they were genuinely salvaging or up to something. However, they didn''t get close, just watched from a distance. "I wonder if the eagle will be able to salvage the plane." Deep-sea salvage had always been a challenging task. Ocean currents, water pressure from the depth, and the sheer vastness of the sea made the salvage complicated. The recent typhoon added to their difficulties. This was why they doubted whether the eagle could pull off the salvage. "Never mind." "For now, let''s just keep out of it and watch the eagle perform." They adopted a spectator''s stance, high and detached, disinterested in intervening. When the time came, if the other party tried to shirk responsibility, they would be confident and have reasons to refute. Sure enough. Their prediction was right. They quickly faced accusations from the other party, blaming them for secretly salvaging the plane without consent. Well-prepared, they immediately countered with various pieces of evidence. This move left the accusers speechless. "Hahaha, well done." When netizens got wind of this news, they were thrilled. Of course, some hoped that we could recover the downed plane. Pride? Pride is trivial. Real benefits matter. If they could salvage this plane, it would greatly benefit our development and allow us to thoroughly analyze the eagle. "I didn''t expect the eagle to fail to salvage the plane." "Hehe, maybe the sea''s minions exerted their strength and whisked the plane away." "The eagle should have thought twice about whose territory this is before making a mess here!" "That felt great." "Thanks to the Eagle for delivering the plane; it certainly loves us." "Hope they''ll continue this and send more planes next time. Oh, and how about a few F22s?" Compared to the F35, many netizens were more eager to see the F22, seeming more like alien technology. After all, it was, at one point, the world''s first stealth fighter, with its onboard black technology a mystery to everyone. Many linked this plane to extraterrestrial technology. "Yes, yes, hopefully next time they''ll send F22s." With Rabbit''s strong rebuttal, the opposing side had nothing more to say. They also dispatched satellites to survey recent activities, confirming no sign of Rabbit''s ships or submarines nearby. Regarding the ocean depths They had two large "black fish" remaining discreet near the crash site but detected no suspicious ships or submarines approaching. So, when Rabbit presented evidence, the eagle was left speechless. Since it wasn''t Rabbit''s doing, they had to continue their search, albeit reluctantly. They wouldn''t leave so soon. Since the immediate vicinity turned up nothing, they decided to expand the search area. They continued to apply for more funds from above to salvage the plane. But the ocean was vast, and they feared they could not explore much more soon. And each day they delayed, they burned through substantial funds. Deep-sea salvage was an expensive endeavor. But there was no alternative; the F35 was their main aircraft; it couldn''t end up in others'' hands. Otherwise, that would spell trouble. This was why, no matter the cost, they had to continue their search. Chapter 208 - 145: Difficulty of Fishing an Airplane: Five Stars! (Please Subscribe) _2 I thought that once we had the crash site marked, recovery would be easy. Now it seems, I was too optimistic. The difficulty of deep-sea salvage is even greater than imagined. Even with the skills of an eagle, now we''re just fishing in the dark. We''ve deployed the most advanced submersibles and the most sophisticated sonar detectors, but... still no find. We''re continuing the underwater search, expanding bit by bit, carefully probing. I believe that something as big as airplane wreckage won''t drift too far. We''ll definitely find it. ... With the typhoon gone. Fang Hao and the others also resumed their short video shooting. And don''t even mention it, ever since the crew changed their script and style, they''ve sparked an enormous response online. Plus, with Fang Hao joining in, and the popularity he brings, the attention has been skyrocketing. It''s a win-win situation. The crew''s fan count also jumped from three hundred thousand, to five hundred thousand... and now it''s nearly reaching a million in popularity. Fang Hao and Desert''s teamwork is like twin blades in perfect sync, achieving the greatest effect. "Desert Bro, what kind of resume do I need to join your gang... ah, I mean, team?" "Hahaha, can I bring along medical records?" "But the interaction between Corpse Fishing Immortal and Desert Bro is really enjoyable, one''s scheming, the other''s brash..." "What brash? This is the Island Master!" The netizens are also talented, everyone''s got wild ideas. "I really want to have some seafood too." "Following Desert Bro is to live the good life." "In these few days, I''ve noticed that Muscle Bro has obviously gained a rounder figure." Xiao Pang Chen Sheng: "???" That''s slander, pure and simple slander. When did I ever gain a round? "Fang Bro, don''t call me for supper tonight." But Xiao Pang made a tough decision... no more late-night snacks. As long as he avoids late-night snacks, he won''t keep gaining weight. Control the diet. With a pained expression, he wondered, can he withstand it without night snacks? There''s too much delicious food here, and so much seafood. "Aren''t you supposed to not get fat from seafood?" It''s so annoying. "Seafood might not generally lead to weight gain, but it seems you''ve had a lot of chicken..." Fang Hao suddenly commented. That''s why Xiao Pang has gotten plump, he''s eaten too much chicken recently. "Just one, two..." He dared not continue counting. He''s basically been eating chicken every meal, and a lot of it, he''s practically eaten all the chicken on the table. Can''t blame him though, the chicken is too tasty, not only tender but also infused with a hint of coconut flavor. Who could resist that, "But Fang Bro, you''re also eating a lot, why do I feel like your physique is getting better?" Xiao Pang muttered. During this time with the typhoon, all they could do was stay in the hotel to rest, he''s been mostly eating and sleeping, and vice versa. Unlike Fang Hao, who still practices Innate Skill daily, Xiao Pang hasn''t done any exercise at all. Even turning over in bed feels like a chore, no wonder he''s getting plump if not him then who. Fang Hao''s physique is getting better, and if he took off his shirt, you could see a powerful, muscular body underneath. That''s the difference between the two. Everything Fang Hao eats gets absorbed by his body and turns into muscle, whereas Xiao Pang can''t absorb it, it turns into stored fat, and that''s how you get flabby. "If you can get up and practice with me in the morning, you could slim down too." "Er... let''s not." Just the thought of waking up early to exercise dissuaded Xiao Pang from the idea. But now that the typhoon has passed, they can continue to go out and have fun. Many netizens and viewers from the live streams also bought tickets to Island Province after the typhoon. They all want to come and have some fun. They were attracted by such a lifestyle, thinking it''s fun. Come here for a vacation, eat, and also to grab... a walking fifty thousand! Those are their thoughts. After learning about Fang Hao hooking a frogman and receiving a handsome reward, many people got tempted. People are incessantly saying they want to come and capture the wandering fifty thousand, to fish for frogmen. Indeed, some people have started to take action. But on Fang Hao''s side, after the typhoon, they were also preparing to set out to sea. Having played in the village for a while and stayed at the hotel for such a long time, they were itching to leave. Fang Hao really wanted to go out for fishing, to catch a fish for the thrill of it. 1 to 2 days after the typhoon, the weather cleared up nicely and everything returned to normal. But the fish at this time were still in a state of fright, hardly biting the hook. That''s why Fang Hao didn''t want to fish by the shore, preferring to head out to sea. By the time they got out to sea, the wind had long passed. Right after the typhoon was the best time for beachcombing; the typhoon would bring a lot of good stuff to the shallows or the shore, and as the seawater receded with the tide, a lot of marine goods would be left on the shore. So, this was when beachcombing was most popular. Before setting out to sea, Fang Hao and his group also joined in the beachcombing. They found a great haul this time, picking up lots of crabs and other seafood, returning fully loaded. They not only enjoyed the feast themselves but also sold what they found for a good price. After beachcombing, Fang Hao and his group were ready to rent a boat and go out to sea for fishing. Since the sailing route was set by Chen Sheng, Fang Hao didn''t bother to bring out his own yacht, instead letting the others arrange and rent a boat to head out. Along the way, they also shot some short videos and did some live streaming. As the popularity of Chen Sheng''s island daily account shot up sharply, with a huge increase in followers, they became even more certain about the kind of script they wanted to write. Fang Hao brought them a huge amount of traffic. This exchange and interaction can be said to be a huge success, bringing a surge of popularity. "Let''s set out to sea!" "This time, we''re going to... Selenium Sand." Chen Sheng led the way, taking Fang Hao out to sea for fishing. As they set sail. This was Chen Sheng starting the live stream first. It was also his first time live streaming. The moment he went live, he immediately drew a frenzy of generous donations. "Uncle (Bro) Chen, how can I join your gang... I mean, team?" "Uncle Chen, I''ve sent a few Super Fires, can I join too?" "Uncle Chen..." Seeing one rhythm after another pop up, Chen Sheng felt a headache coming on. Especially the top donator, who kept sending gifts non-stop. Chen Sheng was speechless. What''s going on? "Everybody, report the top donator." When the top donator saw his own account actually get reported and banned, he was dumbfounded. What''s going on? He had only sent a few gifts, and just like that, got banned? This was something that would never happen in other live streams. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But it happened here. Seeing how the top donator was setting his own rhythm, Chen Sheng decided not to indulge him. Of course, this also had to do with Chen Sheng''s identity. He couldn''t take the money from the generous gifts, and he had never thought about it and didn''t care. So after showing his face and giving a brief introduction, Chen Sheng quickly ended the broadcast. However, this also attracted a bunch of netizens to their situation. "Is the host and Uncle Chen going out to sea?" "The scenery at sea is really beautiful; I wonder if I could go there sometime and if it''s expensive." "Just now, I heard Uncle Chen say that they seemed to be heading to Selenium Sand." "Wow, we can watch Brother Hao and his group fish again." "Can''t wait for Brother Hao and his group to start live streaming." "Really want to see what they will catch this time." "Right, hasn''t there been talk online that the Eagle''s plane hasn''t been salvaged yet... what if our Brother Hao fishes it up!" A netizen quickly thought of this and became excited. If they really could fish out that plane, that would be incredibly awesome. "I think it''s still very difficult, though... after all, even the Eagles know the crash site but failed to salvage it, let alone us not knowing the exact location." "Yeah, and the Eagles are still salvaging, we can''t possibly get close to that area." Some netizens still found it unlikely they could fish it up, thinking it was nice to dream, but actually fishing it up would be too difficult. Chapter 209 - 146: I Have a Premonition That Something Big Is Going to Happen! (Please Subscribe) "Difficult." "Very difficult." "Just think about it, don''t get your hopes up too high." Although they also really wished Fang Hao could fish up the airplane that crashed into the sea, logic told them that the difficulty of fishing up an airplane was too high. Even though Fang Hao had previously fished up many bizarre things, including dead bodies and cannons. But this was targeted fishing, which differs from fishing at random. If there were no restrictions on what he fished up, they would indeed believe Fang Hao could catch something. But if he was specifically trying to fish up an airplane, the difficulty was way too high. The sea is so vast. Fang Hao didn''t even know the exact crash site, so how could he fish? When fishing, you need to find a place where the fish are plentiful to bait the spot. This is simply unrealistic. An airplane in the sea is no different from a needle in the sea. Look at those eagle guys, they even know the exact crash location and coordinates, but up till now, they still haven''t found a trace of the airplane. They sent out the most professional salvage team, used the most advanced detection equipment... and still found nothing. Now they are still drifting on the sea, searching aimlessly. They haven''t given up yet, but the probability of finding it is very small, and the amount of work required later far surpasses that of earlier. With every extension of the search area, they need to spend more funds and manpower, which grows exponentially, and it is simply not sustainable. They won''t keep exhausting themselves here. I reckon if there''s still no salvage after a while, they''ll have to withdraw. But it''s just bizarre. This time they didn''t find anything at all, which is unprecedented. It''s not the first time a plane has crashed into the sea. But in the past, they managed to recover them, even if they were shattered, they still retrieved them. The speed at which the plane crashed this time was not fast at all; the plane could very well be intact. In theory, this should be the easiest recovery, but for some reason, no trace was found at the crash site, only a few fragments. This proves the location is indeed where it crashed, but as to where the plane went, no one knows. The arrival of this typhoon has completely baffled the eagle group. They convened a group of ocean experts to analyze the potential scenarios and thus search for this vanished plane. But still... they came up empty. Online netizens are also divided into two camps. One believes Fang Hao won''t be able to fish up the airplane. "It''s too hard, nearly impossible." "Don''t get your hopes up, just watch. It''s better to guess what he''ll catch on this trip out to sea." The other thinks that Fang Hao might actually fish up the airplane on this trip out to sea. "It might not be impossible, with our host''s luck, maybe he will really fish it up." "Yeah, just wait and see. I have a feeling that the host is going to make something big happen on this trip out to sea." S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... After the typhoon. The rain has cleared, the sea is calm, and the horizon is boundless, cloudless in every direction. These past few days cooped up in the hotel have nearly driven them both crazy. Finally, they could go out for some fresh air... and fish. Looking at the vast and infinite sea, the mood is exceptionally relaxing. "The two or three days right after a typhoon are the best times to fish." "Bro, you gotta believe me, we''ll definitely catch a lot of fish this time." Desert confidently patted his chest in assurance. This time their team was taking Fang Hao and the others out. They could fish while shooting promotional videos for the local island scenery. How great is that? However, Fang Hao was somewhat skeptical this time. Mainly because... he had been through too much. Every time he thought he was in a good spot for lots of fish, but always ended up catching nothing. Just like Xiao Pang Chen Sheng''s family fish pond, there are plenty of fish in that pond, right? And they''re easy to catch, right? But what was the result? In the end, caught nothing, and even ended up uncovering an ancient tomb. And last time in West Sea City, when they went out to sea to fish for Tuna, didn''t that fishing uncle who guided their boat say it was easy to catch and they could land a hundred-pound Tuna? But in the end, everyone on the boat except him caught fish, while he instead managed to hook a torpedo... This time, Fang Hao only hoped not to pull up any other strange things. He just wanted to seriously enjoy fishing for once and catch a fish. Even if it''s just one, that would be enough. No matter the size. That was Fang Hao''s plan. As long as you set your hopes low enough, there will be no disappointment. So, this time Fang Hao didn''t have high demands for going out to sea and fishing; if he could catch just a tiny fish, that would be plenty. Just can''t believe it. Even such a tiny wish might not come true this time. "Hao, the scenery here is so beautiful, even more so than the last time we went out to sea." Xiao Pang was also amazed when he saw the sea here. The environment here was just too good. The water was clear and pristine, not a speck of pollution. "Really makes me want to recite a poem here." Xiao Pang sighed upon seeing such a beautiful scene that it truly inspired poetry in him. "Well then, go ahead and recite," Desert looked at him, genuinely interested to see what nice poem Xiao Pang could come up with. "I would if I could, but alas, lacking in culture, I can only express my astonishment with a ''damn''." Xiao Pang soon drooped his head, really unable to come up with a poem related to the sea. "..." Alright then, the mood just plummeted. Everyone was still looking forward to see if he could really come up with a poem. "Where the waters are still, the gentle waves roll leisurely." Chapter 210 - 146: I Have a Premonition That Something Big Is Going to Happen! (Please Subscribe)_2 Fang Hao indeed read out such a sentence at the moment, fitting perfectly with the seascape. The photographer also captured this scene. "Look, this is the difference of a cultured person." "So we really should read more." This time, they would need to spend over ten hours at sea. By the time the sun set, it truly became ''a blaze of color accompanied by the flying solitary birds, the sky and water in autumn sharing one hue.'' The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful. This must be the most beautiful seascape Fang Hao had ever seen. Everyone on board was watching the outside view... completely mesmerized for a moment. In the evening, everyone on the ship solved their dinner problem, The food on the ship was still plentiful. After traveling for over ten hours like this, they finally arrived at their destination, the Xisha Islands, the next day. The environment here was better than any other place they had seen before. "This must be a paradise on earth." Xiao Pang was so entranced that his eyes were shining. "I really want to live here for a lifetime and never go back." "Well, you could just stay here when we go back." "Or how about you choose an island and try some wilderness survival?" Ah Liutong also made a small joke with him. "Er... let''s not." sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Survival on a deserted island would be risking his life. He estimated he wouldn''t last more than three days on a deserted island, either dying from hunger or thirst, or being devoured by the wild animals on the island. Even if he could fish, who knew if he could catch fish every day; such ideas were no good. He wanted to live here, to reside with the locals on the island, not by himself on a deserted island. That was tempting fate. He didn''t have the guts for that. "Ah Liutong, don''t scare Xiao Pang. There are no deserted islands here." "We wouldn''t do such a thing," Damao laughed it off. "Swear it!" Xiao Pang''s gaze was full of suspicion towards him; he did not believe his words. Especially as they had been together for some time now and had gotten to know each other well. The more familiar he was, the more he knew... not to trust their words. "Ah... that, Ah Liutong, this should be our fishing spot, right?" Damao immediately changed the topic. "..." Xiao Pang didn''t even know what to say. Fortunately, he was familiar with these people and didn''t easily fall for their tricks. However, this was just a joke among them, they wouldn''t really leave him on a deserted island here. After arriving at their destination, the others disembarked to shoot videos. While Fang Hao remained on the ship to fish, he was too lazy to go ashore, to save time. Xiao Pang was also afraid of being left on the island by others, so he simply stayed on the ship and fished next to Fang Hao, which was safer. Everyone began to busily engage in their own activities, and even had to go to other islands to shoot promotional videos. Those who were shooting short films did that, and those who were fishing did that, they all had things to keep them busy. Fang Hao also took out his newest fishing rod, the Adamantium Alloy Fishing Rod. This rod was a reward he received from the system last time, and now was a good time to experience it and see how it felt. The weight of this rod was about the same as the previous rods. It seemed this alloy didn''t feel very heavy. With the same weight, the resilience and durability were even better. To be honest, Fang Hao didn''t know how much strength this rod could withstand or how heavy a catch it could handle. According to the system''s introduction, this rod could probably handle a catch of several hundred tons. That would probably be useful for whale fishing. The biggest whales can weigh over one hundred and eighty tons! That''s a tremendously large marine creature. This rod would probably be able to handle it. But that''s not Fang Hao''s goal. Whales might be big, but they are not fish; they are mammals. Fang Hao wanted to catch fish! Fish was his target. Now, catching a shark, that would be acceptable. If all else fails, catching a shark on this sea voyage would be good too. Catching a shark would indeed be an impressive feat. Fang Hao also took out a set of specially made fishing line, which matched perfectly with the Adamantium Alloy Fishing Rod. A perfect match. Holding the rod and swinging it in his hand, it felt pretty good. Xiao Pang also took out his own fishing rod, planning to fish here. He made sure to keep up with Fang Hao and not get left behind. Otherwise, he wouldn''t even know when he''d been ditched. Sticking with Big Bro Hao was the safest bet. The others were unreliable. After preparing their fishing rods and bait, they started to fish. With a flick of the rod, the line flew out and the hook landed steadily on the surface of the sea and quickly sank. The cast rod left a blur in mid-air. But apart from Xiao Pang who was nearby, no one else witnessed this impressive moment. Then Fang Hao also took out his live streaming equipment, set it up, and got ready for their fishing session. "Where are you, streamer?" "Wow, where is this place? The water looks so clear." "This is way better than whatever Mal, I''m not even going to travel anymore, I''ll just come here." After Fang Hao started the live stream, a bunch of people rushed into his chat room. When they saw the sea, they were all amazed. The sea here was too clean. The water was too clear. Who wouldn''t be dazzled? Who wouldn''t be tempted? "This place is Xisha, I really recommend everyone to visit," Fang Hao briefly introduced in the chat room. "I feel that in my lifetime, I need to visit Xisha Islands at least once." "So beautiful but I don''t know how much it would cost to visit." It looked nice, but expensive costs were feared. Everyone was worried about high expenses that they couldn''t afford, which would be disappointing. "Roughly it would cost about eight to ten thousand per person," Fang Hao informed them about the price. Some people thought it was reasonable, while others felt it was expensive. This wasn''t something the average working class could afford. "Wuwu, I just bought a house, no money to travel." Especially those with heavy financial burdens, they pretty much gave up on the idea. The pressure on ordinary people in today''s society was just too great. Buying a house, buying a car, getting married, having kids, each was a major expense. Many people couldn''t save much money in a year. Not being in debt was already good enough, let alone thinking about savings. However, there were some people who were in a much better situation, especially some singles who were not yet married, or those from wealthy families. They were the ones hoping to visit Xisha Islands. Eight to ten thousand was not a problem for them. "I really want to go " "I''ve decided, I''m going to Xisha next year!" "Why don''t we buy our tickets now?" Some impulsive viewers even decided to buy tickets to the island right away and then take a boat from the Island Province to the Xisha Islands. "Hehe, you guys are really too slow, I''m already on the ferry from the Island Province heading to Xisha." Some had even started their journeys to Xisha. That was speed. Seeing so many comments, Fang Hao hadn''t expected his simple introduction to ignite such interest in a place. Now many people were paying attention to this place, to its beautiful scenery. "Alright, let''s be kinder to the poor, stop talking about traveling (cry)." "Wuwu you''re right, +1 to the dirt-eating club." "Let''s just watch the streamer fish." "Watching the live stream is like we''ve been there too." Comforting themselves, at least they''ve seen the sea in the live stream, and it''s like they''ve visited the Xisha Islands. Everyone''s attention went back to the fishing. Then they thought about the plane again. "Did the eagle team manage to salvage the plane?" "It doesn''t seem so." "No, they''re preparing to give up the salvage efforts and withdraw." They simply couldn''t find it, discovering nothing. Every day they stayed here, it cost them a fortune. They found it hard to bear such expenses. So these people were ready to leave. They felt that if they couldn''t find it, no one else would be able to. In this aspect, they were somewhat confident. Especially since they had expanded the search area so much during this time. And yet, they found nothing. Could anyone else really manage to salvage it? Chapter 211 - 147 Fang Hao: This time the fish is not small! (Please subscribe) "So this plane should still be under the sea." Everyone''s eyes lit up. White Eagle had wasted a fortune and got nothing in return, it meant that the plane that crashed into the sea was still underwater. Here comes the opportunity. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Everyone immediately got excited, extremely thrilled. Some viewers started to fantasize about Fang Hao being able to fish up the plane. When everyone heard about the plane falling into the sea before, it was all in jest since they all knew that the White Eagle team wouldn''t give up easily. They would definitely salvage it as soon as possible. But who could have imagined, after this plane fell into the sea, a typhoon occurred, which delayed their plane salvage time. After salvaging for so long, they really hadn''t found a trace of the plane. Still no discovery. They completely lost track of the plane. A long time with no results meant they could no longer afford the enormous daily expenses. Basically, to sum it up, they ran out of money. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No money means no work. The commercial salvage company they hired also withdrew. It was really a bottomless pit. No one knew how much longer they needed to search, a month, three months, or half a year, a year? They couldn''t afford it, didn''t have enough budget to continue. Searching aimlessly in this vast ocean, they really couldn''t find anything. However, before leaving, they left an unmanned deep-sea explorer to continue searching, to see if they could get lucky. Meanwhile... they could also use this unmanned deep-sea explorer to monitor the movements of some vessels and big black fish underwater. "Seeing the White Eagle returning all defeated, feels really satisfying." "Let them come again high and mighty, thinking this is their turf, huh." "If they dare to come again next time, it would be better if they drop a few more planes." "Wow, wouldn''t that be a chance for the streamer?" The audience in the live streaming room became excited when they learned that the plane was still underwater, all of them shouting in pleasure. They prayed that if the White Eagle dared to come back, it would continue to lose planes. Drop a few more, scare them off, and afterwards they would be cautious. Like Bermuda, it became a ''forbidden area''. But this forbidden area is for the White Eagle. This is our turf, the place blessed by our ancestors, don''t expect to wreak havoc here, let you also feel the power of the unknown. These are the thoughts and wishes of a group of fans. At the moment, everyone''s focus is still on Fang Hao and the plane. They all want to see if Fang Hao could possibly fish up a plane this time. "Why not place a bet." A viewer suggested betting on whether Fang Hao will fish up a plane this time. "Hey, I think it''s feasible." "But how do we bet?" "Come on, I''ll take charge this time. Anyone who wants to bet, just send a one-dollar gift to the streamer, and then we can start." "The content of the bet is very simple, just two options." "The first option A, he cannot fish up the plane." "The second option B, he can fish up the plane." This time, the viewer who ranked second in the room came forward to lead this betting game. This instantly sparked everyone''s interest, many wanting to participate. "If you guess correctly, we''ll randomly select five hundred people to give prizes to." The value of the gifts even if it''s a hundred dollars, that''s fifty thousand dollars already. However, for this big donor who is ranked second, fifty thousand dollars is nothing at all, just like a few regular dollars to him. What they wanted was the atmosphere, the vibe. Organizing an event like this, so many people participating, everybody was very interested. This could make the atmosphere in the live streaming room even better. Everyone was eager to participate, feeling more involved. The atmosphere in the live streaming room was instantly boosted. Participation plus a chance to receive prizes, how great is that. In the end, those who chose the option that Fang Hao could fish up the plane accounted for about 48%; those who thought he couldn''t accounted for 52%. Basically, it could be said that the choice between these two options was evenly split. Xiao Pang also secretly participated, choosing the option that could fish up the plane. The pressure was now on Fang Hao. When Fang Hao noticed the live streaming room, he realized he had once again become part of a betting game. "Oh man, fishing for a plane???" "You guys think too highly of me." Fang Hao was speechless. What were these people thinking, asking him to fish for a plane? Did they think planes were part of his livestock, to fish whenever he wanted? If that were the case, he felt it would be better to own a pond full of fish and just go fishing in the pond. "Don''t worry, streamer, we have confidence in you," the audience in the live room were very calm. "We believe in your luck." They felt that with Fang Hao''s luck, there really wasn''t anything impossible. Although fishing up a plane sounds absurd, weren''t the things Fang Hao had fished up before absurd? That''s what those who chose option B thought. Meanwhile, those who chose option A, thinking that it is too difficult to fish up a plane in the vast ocean, thought the probability was too small. It was probably an impossible thing to achieve. Chapter 212 - 147 Fang Hao: This time, the fish is not small! (Subscribe please)_2 Anyway, whatever option they choose, they have their own reasons. It all depends on Fang Hao''s luck, and what he will catch. Fang Hao was speechless, still speechless. He really didn''t want to catch any airplanes. But from what these net friends were saying, he just learned about the Eagle''s plane having fallen into the sea, he hadn''t paid attention before. Seems like this radio is as reliable as ever, not missing out on predicting the news. Even more surprising to him was that this fallen airplane hadn''t been salvaged but seemed to have vanished on the seabed, without a trace to be found. Media speculated that it was due to the typhoon, causing changes in the ocean currents, which dragged the airplane away. Now, no one knows where the plane ended up. The vast sea, no specific direction, no specific coordinates, how could one search? A sheer impossibility. They couldn''t even find it, and now they''re pinning their hopes of catching the plane on him, are these people alright? That''s really overestimating him. This is why Fang Hao is at a loss for words. Like he''s some god. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As if he could catch anything and everything he wants. If it was so great, why not catch a boatload of gold bars, or a big fish. Really now. Fish roe. No point in arguing with them any longer. Fang Hao also knew that whatever he said now, those net friends wouldn''t listen. Better save his energy and focus on fishing. "Bro Hao, cheer up, I believe in you too." Xiao Pang was winking and gesturing to Fang Hao at this moment. "Scram, scram, scram." Cheer what, damn it. Somehow, he''s starting to look a little irksome. Might as well really leave him on a deserted island. Seeing Fang Hao''s unfriendly gaze, Xiao Pang shrunk his neck, knowing he had misspoken, and quickly covered his mouth, not daring to say more, afraid of angering the other. Lest he really gets thrown into the sea to feed the fish - completely unaware that Fang Hao had just contemplated leaving him on a deserted island. Immediately, he returned his attention back to fishing. Fang Hao also rerouted his focus, deciding not to look at the live chat anymore to avoid getting upset. Quietness returned to the ship once again. One minute. Five minutes. Ten minutes. Both of them still hadn''t caught a fish; no movement from the fishing rods. Another ten minutes quickly passed. Still no fish took the bait. After another dozen minutes, the people who had gone to the island to shoot a promotional video were ready to return to the ship. "How has your catch been?" Upon their return, Da Mo inquired about Fang Hao and Xiao Pang''s fishing outcome. Uhh... The atmosphere suddenly felt a bit awkward. "Just still trying." Fang Hao''s answer was quite diplomatic. But the water friends in the live chat room burst into laughter, unable to contain themselves. "Stale heart, solid iron!" "Bro Mo, that question is hard to answer, do you expect them to say they haven''t caught a single fish, how embarrassing for the streamer." "Haha, maybe Bro Mo didn''t expect they wouldn''t catch a single fish." "The streamer''s performance is still very stable, continuing with a zero fish day." The net friends in the live chat once again started to tease Fang Hao. At this moment. When Da Mo heard Fang Hao''s reply, he was also stunned. He definitely caught the underlying message: not a single fish. That''s not right. This area has an abundance of fish populations, whether it''s deep-sea fish or any other type, there''s plenty here. Generally, anyone who fishes here, unless a newbie, can catch fish quickly. They''ve been away for almost an hour now, and still no fish? Da Mo felt it was a bit strange. Finding it hard to believe. Could it be the typhoon blew all the fish away? "I haven''t caught anything either." Xiao Pang also replied that he hadn''t caught anything. "It might be because of the typhoon earlier, the fish are still in shock and haven''t recovered." Da Mo could only offer this explanation. Seemed like a more reasonable explanation. "Let me try fishing." Da Mo then picked up a fishing rod and joined them in fishing. Their promotional video was done, with nothing on hand, better to join in the fishing and pass some time. To see if they can catch a fish. If they really can''t catch any fish, then they''ll change to another spot. But as soon as Da Mo cast his line, within a few minutes, his float moved, then the rod bent sharply. Clearly, he had a bite. After some struggle, Da Mo caught the first fish. It was a sea fish weighing over four jin, quite large. Da Mo catching a fish meant... his previous explanation was a bit forced. Look, he just caught a fish, that means the fish weren''t scared, right? Then, on the second cast. A few minutes later, Da Mo caught another fish. This one was a bit smaller than the first. But catching this fish meant the fish here are easy to catch, it''s quite straightforward. Look, how long has Da Mo been fishing? He''s already got two. "Da Mo: How come I just caught two?" "Hahaha, Bro Mo is outright slapping the streamer''s face." "In such a short time, two fish caught, while the streamer still hasn''t got any." "This is quite a blow." "Err..." Da Mo didn''t know what to say and fell silent. If you say the fish are hard to catch, he just caught two. But if you say they are easy to catch, why haven''t Fang Hao and Xiao Pang caught a single one? Chapter 213 - 147 Fang Hao: This fish is not small! (Please subscribe) _3 Fang Hao saw the situation, and his face stiffened with frustration. What the hell... was the fish just deliberately opposing him? Why bite someone else''s hook and not his? So aggravating! Stay calm, stay calm, there''s no need to panic. Since Brother Mo had managed to catch two fish in such a short period, it proved that there was an abundance of fish below. Perhaps the fish had not seen the bait he had dropped before. Fang Hao cast a little more bait down, trying to attract the fish. Fortunately, his bait-casting spot had no small disturbances, so it didn''t affect his fishing. Sure enough. After he had cast the bait, his fishing rod suddenly sank. The line descended rapidly. It seemed like whatever nibbled on his hook had pulled the line down in an instant, sinking the float and bending the fishing rod into an arc. Damn! Such strong force. After biting the bait, the creature seemed to panic, its enormous strength almost yanked the fishing rod from Fang Hao''s grasp, nearly dragging it into the sea. Luckily, he reacted quickly and utilised the power of the Golden Right Hand, instantly exploding with ten times the strength to maintain his grip. It''s good to know that Fang Hao''s strength was about the equivalent of lifting five to six hundred pounds, and the Golden Right Hand could burst with ten times that amount. You could imagine how strong the force from below was. That was close. Fang Hao didn''t dare to take chances, immediately choosing to let out the line to relax the force. Otherwise, all the strain concentrated on him would be too much to bear. The creature below was very heavy. He had not dared to try pulling it up initially because it was simply immovable, opting instead to let out the line to let it swim for a while. But this also made Fang Hao''s mood turn excited. Because this meant that what he hooked wasn''t an object, but a live creature. Very likely, it was a fish, a very big deep-sea fish. How big exactly, he had yet to find out. But it was enough to make him happy. He was finally about to land a fish. And what a big catch it was on its first appearance. It finally fulfilled his dream of catching a fish. Look, if the fish didn''t come, it didn''t, but once it came, it was a big one. If this one got caught, it could definitely shock everyone. That was what excited him the most. Wait and see, this time I''ll show you what kind of big catch I''ve hooked! Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Look, you always joked about me catching a plane. Ha. Is catching a plane as thrilling as catching a fish this big? Fang Hao''s performance immediately tensed up the viewers in the live stream. "Holy shit, seriously? Is he really going to catch a fish this time?" "Am I really about to witness the host catching a fish?" "No..." "Ah, I can''t believe it." A group in the live stream expressed disbelief. They didn''t want, nor were they willing to see Fang Hao catch a fish. At that moment, everyone''s hearts were hanging. "Hehe, you have no choice but to believe." "This time, I''m going to disappoint you naysayers." Fang Hao was very confidentfrom the feel of it, he truly believed that he had hooked a fish. As the fish continued to pull the line longer, Fang Hao contemplated whether to use the Infinite Strength Card. Because the creature he had hooked was indeed somewhat difficult to pull up with his current strength. He needed external help. But to land this ''fish'', Fang Hao was willing to use an Infinite Strength Card! He used it. Chapter 214 - 148 Little Whale, Im Going to Fly! (Subscribe Please) This ''fish'' had an incredibly strong pull. Without the Infinite Strength Card, Fang Hao wasn''t sure he could reel it in. If it got away because of him, Fang Hao''s legs would be swollen from slapping, and his morale would collapse. It''s just an Infinite Strength Card after all. Even if precious, it''s not as valuable as catching a fish. Compared to landing a fish, what''s a card worth? Fang Hao still wanted to catch this ''fish'' to achieve his personal breakthrough. At this moment, nothing was more important than catching a fish. If the card is lost, he can still get more rewards from the system later. But if this fish got away, he''d die of regret. The people around were also watching Fang Hao nervously. Seeing Fang Hao''s fishing posture, the thing underwater must be enormous. "It could be a big fish." "Fang Hao really is quietly extraordinary until he shocks everyone." Xiao Pang''s eyes shined brightly, eagerly anticipating the moment Fang Hao lands the fish. He silently prayed that it was a fish. He knew Fang Hao had been dreaming of catching a fish to fulfill his dream. The others were curiously watching to see what Fang Hao would catch this time. Everyone''s attention was drawn to Fang Hao, forgetful of their own tasks, neglecting everything else. "Such a strong force, it has to be at least a hundred kilos." A Liu was astonished. Da Mo shook his head, disagreeing, "I think it might be heavier, perhaps a fish of several hundred kilos." Several hundred kilos?? Ssshhh. A Liu gasped sharply. "Can it even be pulled up?" Such a big fish would generally require machines to be caught, not just human strength. Da Mo didn''t know if Fang Hao could manage it. Though he knew Fang Hao was incredibly strong with Innate Divine Strength, a few hundred kilos of a sea fish wouldn''t be easy. Now the fish was still being played. The fish was still underwater, not yet visible. Nobody knew what fish it was. Only when the fish surfaces could they find out. "It''s done, the host is really going to catch a fish." The viewers in the live stream finally sensed something amiss. They saw Fang Hao''s demeanor; this time it truly seemed like he was catching a fish. It didn''t seem fake. And it didn''t look like he caught something else. "Catching a fish... isn''t that normal? Why do you all seem unhappy?" A newbie who had just joined the live stream found it odd. "Are you new here?" "How did you know?" "If you had been in the stream longer, you''d know that with our host''s luck, it''s impossible to catch fish." "?!" The newbie still didn''t understand. Watching a fishing video, if not for fishing then what? Is it watching a fishing live stream where no fish are caught? With such poor skills that one can''t even catch any fish, who could stand watching? But then, someone briefed him about Fang Hao''s tales, and the newbie''s mouth opened wide into an O shape in shock. The new viewer was greatly shaken. My God... No wonder this room has such high popularity; the things he catches are much more shocking than catching fish. "Now what do we do?" "The host is about to land a fish; my youth is ending too." "Goodbye my host, today I will set sail..." "I thought I could wait for a plane, but I didn''t expect the host to actually catch a fish, oh, no!" The viewers were wailing tremendously, none wanted to see Fang Hao catch a fish. "Master Yu, cut his line!" That was the viewers'' last hope. Everyone hoped that the ''fish'' Fang Hao was catching would escape at the last moment. Everyone tensed up, watching for the moment Fang Hao lands the fish. ... With the Infinite Strength Card used, Fang Hao instantly felt a surge of strength. He gripped the fishing rod tightly. Scrape. The boat they were on even sank a bit deeper into the water, indicating how strong the force was. This fish was so heavy. Fang Hao was glad he used the card; otherwise, with his own strength, he might not have been able to catch this creature. What kind of fish was this? So heavy! Fang Hao took no chances; his full attention was on the fish with no spare attention for the live stream viewers. But even without looking, Fang Hao could guess their thoughts; they clearly didn''t want him to catch the fish. Heh he was about to disappoint them. Fang Hao was careful, giving the fish no chance to escape. After about an hour of playing the fish, he felt the pulls on the rod weakening. This meant the ''fish'' was running out of strength. This was the perfect moment to land the fish; he quickly reeled in the hundreds of meters of line. Barely a few minutes later, the fish he had caught was slowly appearing near the surface, a faint outline visible. A very large shadow, shaped like a fish. It must be a very big fish. This realization excited Fang Hao all the more; timing it right, he suddenly exerted force and yanked the fishing rod upwards. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Rise for me!" Instantly. A massive body soared up from the surface of the water. One could imagine how strong the force had to be. As his body burst forth with that force, the boat sank a bit deeper into the sea. Chapter 215 - 148 Little Whale, Im Going to Fly! (Subscribe Please)_2 Then everyone saw a dark shadow flying up. A... to be exact, a whale, was pulled up from the sea, flying straight towards the boat. It really took off. The group watching such a massive body being pulled into the air all had their eyes wide open, a little disbelieving. My god. How much strength does it take. To pull such a big fish out of the sea and make it fly. If you say it was a fish that weighed a dozen or so pounds, pulling it up directly wouldn''t surprise anyone. But this size... you can tell it''s hundreds of pounds, and it''s been pulled up into the air. How strong must you be? This big thing can be pulled out of the sea, even by flying. Everyone was completely dumbfounded, their brains went haywire. This scene was too shocking for them. And that ''fish'' that was fished into the air, also never expected to have a moment of being fished into the sky. "Little Whale, I can fly now~" As a juvenile whale, this was the first time in its whale life to have such an experience. Yes, the fish Fang Hao caught was actually a whale, and specifically, a juvenile baleen whale. The whale had a short and thick body, a small head, a frontal shape that was an isosceles triangle, the back and sides a dark grey with a hint of light blue, and the belly and the underside of the tail fin were white. However, it was also fortunate that it was a juvenile baleen whale, if it were an adult... the boat probably wouldn''t have had enough space. An adult baleen whale can grow to nine meters in length and weigh up to thirteen tons! But this juvenile baleen whale was just a little over two meters in length, at most a few hundred pounds, not even a ton. The difference is indeed not small. Then with a ''duang'', it fell onto the deck of the boat. The immense force of the impact made the boat vibrate, swaying left and right. This was just the body of a juvenile a few hundred pounds heavy, if it were an adult... the boat would probably capsize, or be snapped in half. Xiao Pang on the boat, and others like Desert, were all so scared they grabbed hold of the sides of the boat, to not accidentally fall into the sea. "Is the boat going to fall apart..." Xiao Pang started to worry. This thing is too heavy. They were all scared just now, never expecting Fang Hao to be able to fish up such a big fish. With something so heavy, how much strength must it take to do this? Everyone was completely stunned. They were all shocked by Fang Hao''s strength. That''s too awesome. "Thankfully... it should still be able to withstand it," Desert also recovered his wits, exhaling a breath. He too had been sweating over the safety of the boat just now. Fortunately, the fish wasn''t too big, and it could just about hold up. If it were a bit larger, several tons perhaps... it might not be able to withstand it. It was only then that people had the time and mood to notice the thing that was fished up. "What is this?" "A shark?" Xiao Pang didn''t recognize this thing, thinking it looked a bit like a shark. "It''s not a shark, it''s a whale!" But soon, Desert provided the correct identification. "And it''s a juvenile whale." Desert had seen whales before, so he knew what was hauled up this time. "A whale!" "My god... even as a juvenile it''s this big." Once Desert''s words were out, the rest of the people on the scene were astonished. Including a bunch of people in the live broadcast room who were also stunned. They didn''t expect Fang Hao to fish up a whale this time. No wonder it was so big. But according to Desert, this was still just a juvenile whale... my god, even a juvenile whale is this big, let alone when it''s fully grown. For an adult whale, their boat wouldn''t even be big enough. "This whale is too big..." "I''ve never seen a whale fished up before." "But what shocks me more is that such a large whale is still just a juvenile..." Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That''s just a small one, even as an adult it''s only about ten tons. It is said that the largest whale, the blue whale, can be over thirty meters long and weigh more than one hundred and eighty tons, that''s the real terror." "Ah... that''s huge!" "Holy shit, the host is so badass, this time he actually fished up a whale!!!" "Do you guys think that ''Sunny Days'' will invite the host to go whale fishing in the future?" "Pfft, even if they asked, the host definitely wouldn''t go." "Ugh, it''s over, this time the host is going to show off big time. After catching such a big whale, the host can finally flaunt it." "Yeah, the host caught a fish, and future livestreams will be boring. Life is bleak." "Why didn''t he fish up a plane instead???" "Sigh... I too wish the host would fish up a plane." "Now that the host has caught a fish, are we still gonna watch his livestreams?" "Grandpa is done with this." "I''m out, not watching this anymore." "Wait a minute, guys, this whale isn''t a fish, it''s a mammal. So, to be precise, the host still hasn''t caught a fish!" While a bunch of viewers were lamenting Fang Hao catching fish, suddenly, a comment broke the noisy chatter. In an instant, the chat room went quiet for a few seconds. What? Whales are not fish? Does that mean... Fang Hao didn''t catch a fish after all? "Haha... are you sure it''s not a fish?" "Are whales really not fish?" "Definitely not fish, where did you guys go during biology class, this is a mammal, just like humans, we''re all mammals!" "It''s like how wife cakes don''t actually contain a wife, just because the word ''whale'' has ''fish'' in it doesn''t mean it really is a fish." "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!" "Sob sob, I''m so happy." "I was nearly scared to death just now, thought the host actually caught a fish, but he only fished up a mammal." Everyone''s expressions changed as if they had learned face-changing. They went from dismal to sunny in an instant, showing delight. Now they could add this to their post-dinner conversations. ... "Haha, now let''s see if you accept this." "How about that, this fish is big enough, right!" "I might set a record with this several-hundred-pound fish I caught." After fishing up the whale, Fang Hao was elated, ready to show off to the trolls in the livestream. Such a big fish, he truly felt triumphant this time. Look. He had been holding in for so long, even the heavens couldn''t stand it, letting him catch such a big fish. But when he saw what the crowd in the chat was saying, his face froze instantly. Whales are mammals, not fish? Wait a minute. Fang Hao immediately checked with Mechanical Eye. [Juvenile Small Baleen Whale] [Mammal, not fish] It was true! The information displayed on Mechanical Eye also indicated it was not a fish. The words "not a fish" were especially striking. His composure was completely shattered now. Not a fish... Wasn''t this a wasted effort and a wasted joy for him? It''s like on your wedding night, in order to spice things up, you took some meds for enhancement, but just as you''re about to break through the last barrier, the bride tells you she just got her period and a mouth ulcer. Damn, what''s the point of playing along anymore? This blow was harder than not catching a fish at all. What the hell! Why couldn''t it have been a shark? Fang Hao would rather have caught a shark at this point, not a whale. Just one character difference, but... one is a fish, the other is not. That''s the biggest difference. If it had been a shark, the one boasting triumphantly now would have been him. But it was a whale... he became the laughing stock once again. It''s as if the heavens are purposely messing with him. When will his cursed luck turn around? Will he ever truly catch a fish? "That was close, that was close, he almost pulled off a big stunt." "Luckily, the whale is not a fish, it''s a mammal." "Almost let the host achieve a breakthrough from zero." "As long as the host doesn''t catch fish, we can continue to play happily." "Hehe, seems like the host''s performance is still as consistently stable as ever." A bunch of viewers are overjoyed. Seeing Fang Hao come up empty handed, not having caught a fish, they were delighted. Chapter 217 - 149: Fish are Eaten in the Morning, People Enter in the Afternoon (Please Subscribe)_2 And their bones are not enough to handle their weight; they need the buoyancy of water, so it won''t affect their bodies. "Aw, so cute." They are mammals, without scales, their skin feels like human skin, very smooth and also very soft. It indeed looks very cute. Xiao Pang really wanted to go over and touch it, but he still didn''t dare, lacking the courage. Fang Hao went over to remove the fish hook. But as he was removing the hook, the Small Whale felt pain and began to struggle and became restless. It kept flailing, preventing Fang Hao from removing it properly. If forcibly removed, the Small Whale could likely end up with a huge cut. Then, if released back to the sea, it could affect it, possibly leading to an infection or attracting other big fish. So, Fang Hao just slapped it hard, saying "Shush, calm down." Small Whale: "?" Totally confused. What''s going on? Why do I, Little Whale, feel like I''ve been hit hard, seeing stars... Unfortunately, the little whale can''t speak and was unable to express its feelings. But the effect was indeed not bad; the whale actually stopped moving, letting Fang Hao remove the fish hook. However, its behavior also left the audience in the livestream dumbfounded. "Did I see that right just now?" "Did the host deliver a big slap to the little whale?" "OMG!" Everyone was stunned. This was the first time they had ever seen someone slap a whale, and more importantly, the whale really became obedient and well-behaved after being slapped. This completely shattered everyone''s worldview. Omg, what in the world is going on? But this incredible scene unfolded right before their eyes. "Host, you''re too mean, not sparing the little animal at all." "Little Whale: Domestic abuse, this must be domestic violence." "Little Whale: I''ll remember this grudge; just you wait, once you release me, I''m going to rattlesnake people." With Fang Hao removing the hook, Little Whale opened its eyes and looked around curiously. "Why don''t we just release the Little Whale." Big Desert said. They couldn''t possibly keep the whale on the boat anyway. Whales can easily run into problems if they don''t touch the water for a long time. And since this Small Baleen Whale is a protected species, they had to be even more careful. Big Desert and their group couldn''t possibly carry this whale. It weighed several hundred pounds, too heavy for them to carry. So, releasing the whale back into the sea was a task only Fang Hao could accomplish. "Okay then, I''ll be the good guy to the end, let me see you off." Fang Hao nodded. Though he wasn''t too pleased about the fishing result, he couldn''t just vent his frustration on this whale. Still, it had to be released. "After going back, tell your buddies to bite my hook, got it?" Fang Hao ''kindly'' reminded, unsure if the whale could understand. "Haha, the host is too funny." "I think you''d do well in comedy." "Hahaha." Then, under everyone''s gaze... Fang Hao lifted the whale with both hands. "Holy moly!" Before the laughter even lasted long, they witnessed a more shocking scene. Fang Hao lifted the several-hundred-pound whale with both hands. Then he slowly raised it above his head. It was exactly like the pose of an ancient overlord lifting a cauldron. Steady and firm. His stance was sturdy, not shaking at all. From this, it was clear that Fang Hao still had plenty of strength left, which was the most terrifying part. "Why do I feel... like the host is the reincarnation of an overlord?" "Errr, now that you mention it, I get that vibe too." "If host wasn''t an overlord in his previous life, he surely must have been a General, way too fierce." Actually, this is the effect of the Infinite Strength Card. Fang Hao''s strength is inexhaustible, truly infinite. In this state, he is a real powerhouse. As Little Whale was lifted. Little Whale: Eh? Why do I feel like I''m going to fly again? Am I, Little Whale, going to fly again? Little Whale also felt something different. But just at the next moment. "Let''s go~" Just like throwing a big stone into the sea, the body lost control, and Little Whale was thrown back into the sea by Fang Hao. Little Whale: Ahhh, I flew again. During the distance it flew into the sea, Little Whale kept swinging its tail. With a splash, Little Whale returned to the sea and then frantically swam away from this terrifying place. "Uh..." Everyone didn''t quite know what to say about Fang Hao''s method of releasing the whale back. "I feel like the host did it on purpose..." "No need to think, it was definitely on purpose." "Never holds a grudge, good young man, because the host settles scores right away..." (System notification: You have been banned from speaking for 10 minutes!) ... As Little Whale returned to the sea, peace was finally restored on the boat. Catching Little Whale had everyone seeing Fang Hao in a new light. His strength was truly extraordinary. He could even fish up a whale. Especially after hearing various rumors about Fang Hao, they admired him even more. After fishing up the whale this time, everyone gained a new understanding of Fang Hao''s strength. It must take enormous strength. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To think he could lift a whale weighing several hundred pounds with his bare hands and throw it back into the sea. Such a feat, perhaps he''s the only person in the world who could do it. The world record for weightlifting champions is 500 kilograms, which converts to about 1000 pounds. Actually, when you think about it, this seems absurd but also quite plausible. Because it hasn''t exceeded the limits of ordinary people, it''s really possible to achieve. But upon seeing this scene, it felt incredible and was truly shocking. "Brother Hao, I think you could consider entering weightlifting competitions in the future?" Ah Liu exclaimed in surprise, seeing how easily Fang Hao lifted Little Whale, he thought if Fang Hao went into weightlifting, wouldn''t the gold medal be within easy reach? "Right." "That''s an Olympic gold medal." Everyone suddenly became interested, encouraging Fang Hao to switch to training in weightlifting. With these words, it dawned on the viewers in the live stream. "Right, with the host''s strength so great, if he trains in weightlifting, wouldn''t he win a gold medal?" "This would bring glory to our country, host, I support you!" "Host, keep it up, we''re looking at you for the weightlifting event at the Olympics two years from now." "..." "Stop joking." "I''m not capable of that." Fang Hao was speechless. What weightlifting, others might not know the situation, but how could he not understand his own abilities? Although his strength is greater than ordinary people, it''s still a bit short compared to those weightlifters. Right now, he relies on the Infinite Strength Card, not his own strength. Once the effect of the card wears off, he''ll return to normal. Besides, what''s so good about training in weightlifting? It''s too harmful to the body and has no benefits. Why would I train in weightlifting unless I''m overfed and bored? "Alright." "Let''s talk about what we''re going to do next." At this moment, Desert interrupted the conversation among everyone. "Are we going to stay here for two more days and continue fishing; or are we heading home now?" Desert looked at them. After he finished speaking, everyone''s gaze turned toward Fang Hao. Actually, they didn''t really want to go back so soon, but they were worried that Fang Hao might not want to continue fishing after catching a whale. That''s why Desert asked this question. "Well then let''s stay here for two more days, what do you think?" Fang Hao could feel that everyone wasn''t eager to leave yet, they all wanted to continue having fun here, and he didn''t want to dampen their spirits. In his heart, he actually didn''t want to return just yet either. He wanted to continue fishing. That''s right. Although he had been repeatedly unsuccessful, he still had the heart to keep trying! That indomitable spirit! How could he give up so easily? If he didn''t catch any fish, he wouldn''t be content. He still wanted to struggle a bit more, to keep trying. Hoping to catch at least one fish. Chapter 218 - 150 Little Whale: I Brought My Dad to Look for a Place (Please Subscribe) "I support Brother Hao, the environment here is so great, it would be such a pity to go back so early." Xiao Pang raised both hands and feet in agreement. The others also had no objections. They wanted to stay and play for a few more days and didn''t want to go back so soon. Taking a boat all this way just to play for less than half a day would indeed be a huge waste. "Let''s treat it as a vacation." "Just think of this place as that Mal-something-husband." Since everyone didn''t want to go back so soon, the desert guide continued to plan the upcoming itinerary. Fang Hao was definitely going to continue fishing. He wouldn''t be content not catching any fish. Although whales are not fish, they are somewhat related. His luck was slowly improving. Fang Hao really believed in this, thinking about what he had caught before, even if it was last time going to sea, he only caught a sea turtle. At least this time, the ''whale'' he caught does have the word ''fish'' in its name. He was so close. Maybe next time, he''d truly catch a fish. Fang Hao quickly adjusted his mindset and didn''t dwell on it for too long. If he didn''t have such a mentality, he probably would have given up fishing long ago and wouldn''t still be fishing up to now. "Ah, the streamer just caught a whale, does that mean the previous bet, the Option A, did not catch an airplane?" Suddenly, a viewer thought of something. That was their previous bet. "Yes, he just caught a whale, not an airplane." "Wow, doesn''t that mean I guessed right?" "I finally get to participate in the draw this time!" Many viewers got excited. But soon, someone dampened their excitement. "You guys got it wrong, the bet isn''t over yet." "This bet was about the entire fishing trip out at sea. If the streamer goes back now, then the outcome would be as it is now." "The streamer is still fishing, so it depends on the later situation. Maybe later he will pull up an airplane, then people who chose Option B were correct." "So that''s it..." "I thought it was the same as the previous two bets." People then realized that the rules of this bet were slightly different from the previous two. "Understood." No one objected to this. Instead, it further fueled their curiosity about whether Fang Hao could pull up an airplane. "I just don''t know if the streamer can catch an airplane this time..." "Hehe, anyway, I have full confidence in the streamer''s performance." "I have a premonition that the streamer will definitely catch an airplane this time." Their attention returned to the airplane, which was what they were most looking forward to. This time the eagle hadn''t managed to retrieve a fallen airplane, and they didn''t want to miss this chance. They placed their hopes on Fang Hao. The eagle hadn''t salvaged the airplane, which means even the heavens were helping them. It was destined for them to catch the airplane. Many people were hopeful about Fang Hao''s luck. They didn''t care whether he could catch a fish, but catching the airplane was a must. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, who knows if there would be another chance next time. Catching this airplane could also blatantly expose the eagle''s failure. Look at how much effort they put in, deploying so many resources, and yet got nothing in return. Whereas on my side, just a fisherman going out could manage to bring up the airplane. In this comparison, doesn''t it seem like the eagle''s side is quite incompetent? This was one of the reasons why many viewers particularly wanted Fang Hao to catch the airplane. Also, if the airplane is really caught, it would be of great benefit to our future technological development and aviation technology. Once we completely decipher the eagle''s airplane model, they would hardly be able to compete with us in aerospace. You know all the functionalities in your airplane, and I have countermeasures, why would I be afraid of you? All these hopes were now pinned on Fang Hao to see whether he could pull up this submerged airplane. "If the streamer can catch an airplane, he will be my god! Everyone knew how difficult it was to catch an airplane. The odds might be even smaller than one in ten million. If this were to be told to others, many would rather believe they could win five million in a lottery than believe Fang Hao could catch an airplane in the vast ocean. The difficulty was too high. But curiously enough, the viewers in Fang Hao''s live stream believed in his luck and capabilities, thinking it really might be possible. They had made a bet right before setting out to sea fish this time... sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The news of Fang Hao catching a whale quickly made it to the hot searches again, dominating the charts. Including a few photos, which were screenshot by people onto the internet and turned into memes. The first picture showed the whale being flung up as it was caught, turned into a GIF, "Fishy I''m going to fly." Then there was the second picture, which showed when the whale was flung fiercely. The third picture showed Fang Hao lifting the whale and tossing it back into the sea, captioned with "Go on your way." These three pictures were screenshot and turned into memes. This surge in attention soared even higher. This also made the incident of Fang Hao making it to the trending searches a fun affair. "Haha, so funny." "Hope to see more memes of the fisherman in the future." Fang Hao himself hadn''t expected that catching a whale this time would turn him into a source of material for memes. And later, when chatting with someone and seeing someone send him these memes, he was taken aback. Chapter 219 - 150 Little Whale: I Brought My Dad to Look for a Venue (Please Subscribe) _2 ... ... "Time for some food." Desert brought up the dishes, calling everyone to eat. The fish they had caught earlier became a bonus to the meal. A group of people began eating on the boat, replenishing their strength and energy. Bang. Just as everyone was enjoying their meal, the boat seemed to have been hit by something; a loud noise erupted, accompanied by a shaking motion. "What''s going on?" The sudden incident startled everyone, leaving them unsure about what had happened. "Did we hit a rock?" But that couldn''t be right. They weren''t even sailing. When everyone looked out at the sea, they saw two huge whales swimming nearby. These whales were many times larger than the small whale Fang Hao had caught earlier. The larger one was about eight or nine meters long, and even the smaller one looked about seven or eight meters long. At first glance, they were adult whales. And beside these two large whales, a small whale was swimming; it was the same one that had been caught earlier. "..." Realizing the situation, everyone quickly understood what was happening. It seemed like the small whale had gone back to call for reinforcements. If they weren''t mistaken, it was one of the larger whales that had just struck the boat. "Oh man, so it went back to call for its parents after being bullied." "Streamer, look, you bullied their small whale, and now their parents are not having it." The live stream chat also burst into activity, with people waiting to see what would happen. Through the live stream camera, they too saw the situation on the sea. The appearance of the large whale caused much amusement. "Streamer, don''t bully the little ones in the future." As funny as the situation was, people were still concerned about Fang Hao and his companions'' current predicament. "Will their boat get destroyed by the collision?" Someone voiced this concern. They feared the boat might get damaged by the whale, and then... they would all end up feeding the fish in the sea. "That shouldn''t happen... I mean, the boat isn''t made of wood, it can''t be that easy to fall apart." But the viewers in the live stream didn''t have much confidence, as they also had no clue whether the boat could withstand a blow from a large whale. Their hearts hung in suspense with the whale''s collision, worrying on behalf of Fang Hao and his companions. "Let''s hope nothing happens to the streamer and his crew." ... "Ah, what do we do now, Brother Hao?" Xiao Pang''s face turned pale once again. It felt like they were walking through the gates of hell once more. That bad premonition rose up again. What an awful experience. Fang Hao noticed the situation at sea and saw the two large and one small whale swimming beside the boat, eyeing them intensely. "Let''s wait and see; if they don''t hit the boat again, we won''t interfere." Fang Hao decided to wait and see. Desert''s expression also became much graver. He had never experienced a scene like this before. "Should we try to drive them away first?" After discussing with the Captain, they decided to attempt to drive the whales away. If they could make the whales leave, then all would be well. They used the sonar equipment on board to try to get rid of the whales. However, as the devices were activated, they seemed to have angered the largest whale, which once again charged toward the boat. Boom. After the boat was hit, it shook violently once again. This made everyone''s hearts drop to rock bottom. The impact was even stronger than before. Fang Hao''s expression darkened; he hadn''t expected the whales to be this vindictive. The issue had started on his end. So he would have to be the one to resolve it. "Do we have diving equipment?" Fang Hao was ready to dive. "What?" "Only one set, which isn''t enough for all of us." The others didn''t immediately grasp what Fang Hao meant. They thought Fang Hao was suggesting that if the boat sank, everyone could wear the diving gear and swim to the nearest island. Just one set? That would be enough. "I''ll deal with it, give it to me." It was only then that everyone understood the meaning behind Fang Hao''s words. So he wanted to put on the diving gear and go down under the water to confront the whales. "Ah... dude, you''re not joking, right?" "Bro Hao, we''re out at sea." "Bro Hao, please think this through. At worst, we can just go hide on the island." "This is no joke." Everyone felt as if Fang Hao had gone mad. But on Fang Hao''s side, it was clear that he was the only one who could handle the situation. "I''m not joking. Trust me, I will resolve this." While the effect of the Infinite Strength Card had not completely worn off, he had to go down and sort out the situation quickly to prevent the whale from continually ramming the vessel. Otherwise, the two whales could end up flipping the boat over. Fortunately, it was only a baleen whale, not the largest kind. Moreover, Fang Hao had trained in the Breath Holding Skill. He was now able to hold his breath for twenty minutes without needing to breathe. In fact, even without a diving suit, he could take care of the threat posed by the two whales. But to avoid causing too much shock, Fang Hao still decided it would be safer to wear a diving suit. He quickly put on goggles and a breathing mask. He didn''t bring any other equipment. Approaching the side of the boat, he saw the three whales swimming on the surface of the water. Fang Hao''s gaze immediately located the largest whale. Alright, you''re the one. You were the one ramming with the most gusto. Once you''re dealt with, the other whale won''t cause any more trouble. This whale should be the male. As soon as Fang Hao laid eyes on this whale, he jumped off the boat and onto its back, grabbing onto the fish fins on both sides. This leap. It made the hearts of the viewers in the live stream twitch with anxiety. "The streamer...he really jumped into the sea." "Damn, is the streamer out of his mind?" Everyone was stunned. "Has the streamer gone crazy or have I?" "My God!!!" "Streamer, stop messing around. This is no joke." They were truly worried about Fang Hao now. Afraid that something might happen to him. This was out at sea. Although whales were not as ferocious as sharks, their power when enraged was not to be underestimated, and who knew what might happen. Everyone felt as if they carried a heavy stone in their hearts. "How did fishing turn into a brawl with a whale?" Everyone was flabbergasted. It was their first time seeing such a situation. They had never seen a scene so wild before. But at the same time, they were concerned for Fang Hao''s safety, fearing he might have an accident. This was at sea, not on land. And facing such a massive whale. It would be strange not to worry. ... This mature Small Whale had never expected a human to jump onto its back. After a moment of stunned silence, it became furious. It immediately dived, trying to shake off the human in the water. But no matter how it swam, Fang Hao clung tightly to its fish fins on both sides, not giving it any chance to shake him off. The younger Small Whale, seeing Fang Hao dive into the water, got excited and promptly followed. It wanted to see how this human would be taught a lesson. To dare to pick on it, to treat it like a javelin and throw it. It was truly humiliating for a whale. It had to reclaim its dignity. Later in the sea, it intended to bully him back. It followed the big whale, howling and rushing forward. Another big whale also followed suit. Fang Hao was now sitting on the big whale''s back, firmly hugging the whale. Not giving it a chance to shake him off. It wasn''t time for him to fight back yet; there was no rush. As long as they didn''t ram the boat now, there was nothing to fear. What comes next is to see how he would tame this big whale. Meanwhile, on the boat, the crew watched the three whales gradually disappear, their hearts not lightening but instead growing heavier. They were all worried about Fang Hao''s safety. "Brother Fang Hao is risking his life to save us." They were all deeply moved. "Bro, you mustn''t have an accident." "If something happens to you, I''ll never be at peace for the rest of my life." "You must return safely." Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... Chapter 220 - 151: Taming the Whale, Lets Go Pipi Whale (Subscribe Requested) Underwater. Fang Hao was still enduring with the two large and one small, a total of three whales. The largest whale kept darting around, trying to shake Fang Hao off its back. The other adult whale also watched him closely from the side, just waiting for him to show a weak spot. And the juvenile Little Whale was even more excitedly following behind, its eyes excitedly watching its ''enemy,'' waiting for the opportunity to attack once Fang Hao was knocked down. Little Whale, I will have my revenge. But in the next moment. "Behave yourself, gurgle gurgle..." Slap. These whales clearly didn''t expect Fang Hao to hit them at this time. He slapped the adult whale hard and left it completely dumbfounded. Fang Hao had considerable strength; this slap was enhanced by the effect of the Infinite Strength Card. After being dazed for two seconds, the adult whale became even angrier and more agitated. Damn it, someone actually dares to mess with me, Whale Lord? As if I don''t have a temper! It started charging through the sea, picking up speed. Fang Hao still firmly grasped onto the whale, not giving it a chance to shake him off. Since it was still not behaving, he would give it another slap. Slap. This time he used even more force than before. It made the whale feel as if it had been struck by some colossal force; it was so intense that it left the whale''s head buzzing and stars flashing before its eyes. Adult whale: What happened? Just now, for a moment, I thought I saw my great grandmother. Now, the whale finally calmed down a bit, not as savage as before. Seeing its ''partner'' being bullied, the other adult whale wanted to come to the rescue, huffing and puffing. But before it could approach, Fang Hao kicked it away. Get lost. Shoo. Even though this was underwater, Fang Hao''s movements were completely unaffected by absolute strength. The whale was kicked a good distance away, watching helplessly as it became farther and farther, somewhat in disbelief. Slap. Fang Hao once again gave the adult whale beneath him a hard slap, still with great force. The adult whale whimpered pitifully. It hadn''t done anything this time, so why was it still being hit? This time it was genuinely scared. The human''s blows hurt too much to bear, and it truly felt threatened by Fang Hao. "If you behave yourself, I won''t hit you anymore." Fang Hao seemed to understand the whale''s groans, and then gently patted its forehead a few times. This frightened the whale, making it shudder. It thought it was about to be hit again. But when it realized it didn''t hurt, it sort of understood and let out another two low moans. The adult female whale that had been kicked away by Fang Hao swam back and also became much more docile. Only the juvenile Little Whale following behind looked puzzled. Dad, why aren''t we taking him down? Our family of three should team up, especially on our own turf. There''s no need to be afraid of him. Little Whale, irritated, charged forward but was grabbed by the tail by Fang Hao and pulled closer before Fang Hao knocked on its head. Seeing the human up close, Little Whale immediately remembered the frightening experience from before and dared not move. Very good. That''s being obedient. After all the trouble, Fang Hao finally managed to tame the three whales. He felt a sense of relief in his heart. The effect of the Infinite Strength Card in his hand was also about to wear off. The timing was just right; the effect of the card wasn''t wasted. Additionally, his excellent physical condition, the result of practicing Innate Skill every day, was perfectly demonstrated here. If not for such physical conditioning, he wouldn''t have been able to withstand the water pressure at dozens of meters deep. Probably, just the effect of an Infinite Strength Card wouldn''t have allowed him to be so at ease. ... "It''s been ten minutes; how come Brother Hao hasn''t surfaced yet?" On the boat, everyone was worried sick. They had no clue what was happening underwater. Nor did they know Fang Hao''s condition. As time ticked away, their anxiety grew. Although Fang Hao had brought diving gear with him when he went underwater, the oxygen mask wouldn''t last for long. At most, it would last for twenty to thirty minutes. The longer the delay, the more worried they became. "Brother, please come up soon." Unfortunately, there was only one set of diving gear on the boat; otherwise, Big Desert would definitely have dived in to look for Fang Hao. Now they could only wait on the boat, unable to do anything. Everyone prayed in their hearts for Fang Hao to return soon. That way, they could be at ease. The longer the time passed, the higher the danger became. "Fifteen minutes have passed." Time went by another five minutes, and still, there was no sign of movement on the ocean surface. Fang Hao still had not come up. "It''s over, the host might be in trouble by now. He still hasn''t surfaced." The viewers in the live stream were also worried. "Spit out those words, that''s a jinx. There''s no way; the host can''t have an accident that easily." "The host will definitely come back alive!" "Definitely." Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Host, please come up soon." Though they spoke confidently, everyone''s hearts were hanging by a thread. They, too, feared something might have happened to Fang Hao, hoping it wouldn''t turn out to be... That they would never see another live stream again. "Oh man, the host was too impulsive." "I hope the host is all right." ... Another five minutes passed, and still, there was no activity on the surface of the sea. Fang Hao and the three whales hadn''t surfaced. Everyone''s hearts were in their throats. No one knew what was happening underwater. "Could it be that the host got eaten by the whales..." Chapter 221 - 151: Taming the Whale, Lets Go Pipi Whale (Subscribe Requested)_2 People were worried. "There''s no need to worry, small baleen whales don''t have teeth and they don''t eat people." Thankfully, some well-informed viewers clarified this and eased everyone''s concerns, no need to worry about Fang Hao being eaten by a whale. "However... just because they don''t eat people doesn''t mean accidents can''t happen." After all, this is the sea, and nobody knows what might happen. The ocean depths are so deep and complicated, and there are all sorts of marine creatures. "Damn, bro, don''t scare me like that." "Hopefully, the streamer is alright." Time unknowingly passed by more than twenty minutes. "Shouldn''t the oxygen be running low?" A heavy feeling settled in everyone''s hearts. The diving equipment they had was only basic, carrying enough oxygen for a maximum underwater duration of about twenty to thirty minutes. By the thirty-minute mark, over twenty minutes had passed and only a few minutes remained. If he didn''t surface within the next few minutes did that mean something might have happened to Fang Hao? No, that couldn''t be. Trying to avoid such thoughts, the audience breathed out and tried to calm themselves down. "Bro, come out quickly, don''t make us worry." However, when thirty minutes had passed and Fang Hao still hadn''t appeared, many had a bad premonition, fearing that something had happened to him. The atmosphere became tense, and many were feeling down. All hearts sank. Everyone was worried for Fang Hao. No one knew the situation underwater. The mood in the live stream also grew somber. "Wuu, streamer please come back." "As long as you come back, we won''t ever troll you again." "It''ll be okay, it has to be." ... The somber atmosphere lasted for quite a while. "Look quickly!" Someone suddenly shouted excitedly. In an instant, everyone sprang into action. They all looked towards the sea surface. A silhouette was seen on the surface, sitting on a whale. If not Fang Hao, then who? Immediately, the crowd burst into excitement. "Hao Bro, Hao Bro has returned!" "Hao Bro''s fine!" Everyone on the ship cheered excitedly, as if welcoming the return of a hero. Earlier their worries had nearly killed them, but thankfully... everything turned out to be fine. They had really been worried that something might have happened to Fang Hao. Now that they were sure he was okay, they could finally let go of their anxiety. Similarly, in the live stream, the viewers were also so excited they were nearly in tears. "The streamer has returned." "Wuu, I was so scared just now." "I was truly afraid that something would happen to the streamer and we''d no longer have any live streams to watch." "I knew the streamer would be okay, you guys just lack faith in him." The chat in the stream also livened up. Seeing Fang Hao was safe, everyone could finally stop worrying. "Hey, what''s the streamer sitting on?" "Holy shit, the streamer actually rode a whale back!!!" People now noticed Fang Hao''s situation C he had ridden a whale back. "Riding a whale?" "How did he manage that?" "My God, what exactly did the streamer do underwater to make these whales obediently serve as mounts!" Everyone was dumbfounded, their jaws dropped to the ground. This was a scene they had never witnessed before, utterly shocking. Today, in the span of one day, Fang Hao had delivered too many surprises. Each one shattered their previous impression of him. It made their worldviews collapse. "Hao Bro this is..." Everyone on the ship saw Fang Hao riding back on a whale from afar, and they were taken aback. "Had he tamed these whales while he was in the sea?" Everyone''s brain froze, oh my god, how was this done? Such a huge baleen whale, the adults could be as long as eight or nine meters and weigh nearly ten tons. To have tamed such a massive whale? And it wasn''t just one but three, a family of three at that. To have all three whales so obediently submissive to Fang Hao, that was the true shock factor. This was just too awesome. When Fang Hao approached the boat, the whale slowed down its speed, avoiding a collision with the vessel, and then purposefully made its body emerge higher out of the water so Fang Hao could get back on board with ease. Once Fang Hao was safely back on the ship, the large whale flipped over and dove back into the sea, then surfaced again, swimming around. But this time, the whales didn''t ram the vessel anymore. Instead, were they competing for... Fang Hao''s affection? Huh? Am I seeing things? Everyone on the boat rubbed their eyes, wondering if they were hallucinating. But the reality was just that. The three whales that had come for ''revenge'' now swam obediently by the side, just like well-trained pets. Everyone thus stopped worrying. "Bro Hao, are you alright?" Soon, Xiao Pang was the first to rush over to ask about Fang Hao''s condition. "I''m fine." Fang Hao shook his head, then proceeded to remove all the diving gear from his body. Actually, his oxygen tank had run out twenty minutes ago. After that, it was all thanks to his Breath Holding Skill. The Breath Holding Skill allowed him to stay under water without any need to breathe. "It''s good that you''re okay." "We were so worried about you not showing up for so long, scared something happened to you." "It''s a pity there was only one set of diving gear; otherwise, we would have dived in to help you." "It''s fine," said Fang Hao with a smile on his face. He didn''t need anyone''s help. These people couldn''t help much either. This was a baleen whale, not some small fish or shrimp. If they had jumped in, they might have hindered Fang Hao instead. Now, things turned out for the best, as Fang Hao had tamed the whales. They just needed to be put in line. If one tough fight wasn''t enough, then a few more would do. Until they listened. "Bro Hao, how did you tame these whales?" At this point, everyone became curious. "I gave them a couple of tough fights, and they became docile." But Fang Hao''s honest answer sounded like a joke to everyone else''s ears. No one took it seriously. Yet for Fang Hao, it was the truth; that''s exactly what he had done. People thought Fang Hao was being elusive and didn''t press on with more questions. Meanwhile, in the live streaming chat, a small portion of viewers began to murmur. "I have a feeling that this is actually true." S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Given Fang Hao''s character, he really might do such a thing. That was their thought. However, the folks'' minds weren''t really there. Now that Fang Hao had returned, they could relax and not worry about something happening to him. After coming back, Fang Hao waved at the whales swimming on the surface, signaling them to scatter. The whales soon dived into the water and disappeared from sight. The sea surface once again became calm. Fang Hao then went inside the boat to change clothes, replacing his wet clothes first. ... Following Fang Hao''s return, another trending topic related to him popped up on Weibo. [Fisherman joyfully acquires great whale mount] This hot search even came with an accompanying picture. It also brought forth a new meme: Off we go, Pepeq Whale. "Whoa whoa, how did he manage this?" The netizens were stunned upon seeing this trending topic, completely dumbfounded. They found it incredibly hard to imagine how someone could tame whales in the sea and get them to dutifully serve as his mounts. "This time, I''m seriously impressed." "This Fisherman is too awesome." "I truly respect this." Netizens expressed their admiration for Fang Hao, sincerely convinced. The popularity in Fang Hao''s live streaming room soared again, reaching a staggering nineteen million viewers. That was terrifying. It was about to break twenty million viewers. This was definitely the top figure on Hu Ya now. Hu Ya gave Fang Hao various special privileges and even provided a dedicated live streaming assistant to handle any emergencies. And Su Baige, who had originally signed Fang Hao, also got promoted in Hu Ya thanks to Fang Hao. But Fang Hao didn''t care about these. [Ding, congratulations host, your popularity has broken twenty million, you have received a Black Gold Treasure Box.] The reward came once more. Chapter 222 - 152 Why Wont You Let Me Hook a Star Destroyer (Please Subscribe) Fang Hao''s live broadcast room''s popularity had officially broken through twenty million. Even he was a little surprised that his live broadcast room''s popularity had surpassed twenty million. The spike in popularity happened so fast, much faster than when he had started. The process from ten million to twenty million in popularity took much less time. He had never thought that he would one day break through twenty million in popularity. You have to understand, when he started live broadcasting, there were only a few people in his room. And these few loyal viewers had been with him from the very beginning. Witnessing his growth, witnessing the moment his popularity soared from a few hundred to now twenty million. Back then, his biggest goal was to become a host with a million in popularity. Now, he had far exceeded his original goal. Even Su Baige, who had signed him, was somewhat dazed. All of this felt almost like a dream. And because of Fang Hao''s performance, she successfully received a promotion and a raise. Additionally, Hu Ya rose to the top, surpassing their old rival Shark Platform, becoming the number one in the live broadcasting industry. Shark Platform had been beaten to the point of having no spirit left, filled with regret for missing out on such a top influencer. With Fang Hao''s exploding popularity, many manufacturers wanted him to endorse their products. This included some fishing gear manufacturers. Their only condition was that Fang Hao would use their fishing rods while fishing in exchange for a hefty sum as compensation. But Fang Hao had politely declined them all. Ever since he had received the system-rewarded fishing rod, he didn''t need to use any others. It wasn''t even on the same level. After the popularity had broken through twenty million, even Hu Ya Platform made a special site-wide announcement to celebrate, with great fanfare. "Wow! Twenty million in popularity... isn''t that just terrifying?" "When will I ever even get a fraction of that kind of popularity?" Some rookie hosts envied him upon seeing the announcement. But they also knew they would probably never achieve such popularity in their lifetime. Not even if they rubbed the edge off. At most, they could only hope to get some spare change from him... like a few hundred thousand in popularity would be greatly satisfying. For them, who currently only had dozens or hundreds in popularity, that was their biggest hope. "He''s so strong." "But a fishing live broadcast, having such high popularity?" Some new hosts found it somewhat unbelievable and also clicked to watch. Not until they saw live comments mentioning taming whales as mounts did they feel something was off. The fishing broadcast here was not quite like the fishing they had imagined. Wait. Is he going to fish for airplanes later? That''s crazy. The newcomers who came to watch the buzz were all stupefied, thinking these people must be insane. How do you fish for airplanes? They couldn''t visualize catching planes and thought it was too abnormal; the fishing was too unconventional and surely done for show. "Wild imagination," "Can''t appreciate it," "An unserious broadcast," "Parody"... In an instant, these rookie hosts labeled Fang Hao''s broadcast room with these tags. These rookies, who had come to "seek wisdom," found it absurd, and they couldn''t comprehend this broadcast. But it seemed the broadcast room possessed a unique magic that compelled people to keep watching unconsciously. Some came to watch because they had seen the trending topic "Newly Acquired Whale Mount" on the internet. "Where''s the whale mount?" Those who entered the broadcast room later didn''t see the whale that had already left. "Host, don''t say anything, just get on the whale and perform a high-speed sea ride for everyone." Everyone''s interest spiked, and they clamored in the broadcast room. They all wanted to see Fang Hao ride the giant whale again. "..." Oh come on, do you think I''m a circus performer? You actually want me to perform a high-speed whale ride at sea. Fang Hao was speechless. With that energy, it would be better to just fish here properly. He desperately wanted to catch a fish. That was his true wish. After resolving the whale collision crisis, everyone finally relaxed. They could now properly enjoy some time here. Da Mo took them to a nearby island first to play for a while, experiencing the local customs and scenery. The sea here was indeed different. Clean, clear. Many people could sense the beauty of this place through the camera in the live broadcast. "Wow... so beautiful." Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I''ve decided, I must visit this place once in my lifetime, it''s now one of the places I most want to go." "It''s like a dream; this place is too similar to what I''ve dreamt of before, I must visit this year." "If only I could settle down here." "Don''t think too much, if you really stayed on the island all the time, you''d certainly want to leave after a few days." This was something to just dream about. Otherwise, why would those stationed on the islands be so noble, because they endure the solitude that ordinary people cannot. "Indeed..." "Better to start with a week''s experience, go and play for a week first." "Just landed on the island, don''t inquire." "I''m on my way to the island too; I''ll be looking for the host soon." Chapter 223 - 152 Why Wont You Let Me Hook a Star Destroyer (Please Subscribe) _2 "Hey, you guys are too slow, I''m already on the boat, the Captain is about to set sail, just wait for my good news." "..." The live streaming room became lively once again. "Fang Hao, how did you get these whales to obey you?" Xiao Pang quietly approached Fang Hao to ask. He felt that with so many people around before, Fang Hao could not reveal the actual method, so he sought him out privately. He was very curious about how Fang Hao managed to tame the whales and couldn''t help himself. Hoping to uncover some secrets. "Huh? Didn''t I say it earlier?" "Ah?" Xiao Pang still couldn''t believe that just a few big fights were enough to tame these whales? The whales have thick skin and flesh; he thought if he were to hit them, it would be like scratching an itch. But he didn''t think Fang Hao was lying to him. This... For a moment, Xiao Pang didn''t know what to ask. If it were true, it was not something he could do anyway. Especially considering those two big whales they saw later, eight or nine meters long, how could you fight those? The size difference was too big. It''s more likely that those big whales would give him a big fight instead. It seems like this was something only Fang Hao could achieve. Never mind, never mind. Xiao Pang felt that if it were him going into the sea, he would definitely end up being slapped unconscious by the whale. "Don''t think too much about it; you can''t replicate this." Fang Hao patted his shoulder, advising him not to imitate himself. Xiao Pang heartily agreed, nodding continually, signaling that he understood. He wasn''t so foolish to go and challenge big whales. That wouldn''t be taming whales; that would be looking for trouble. After touring the largest island, everyone returned to the boat again. Next, they were going to find a new spot for fishing. The previous spot was ruined, the disturbance from the whales meant that it''d be hard to find a good fishing spot for a while. They certainly had to switch to a new place. For the Great Desert Team, this wasn''t a challenge. This was their turf, and they knew it well. They led Fang Hao and the others to a new fishing spot. Since Fang Hao had caught a whale last time, the people on the boat were now interested in fishing and wanted to try it themselves. Originally it was only Fang Hao, Xiao Pang, and the three members of the Great Desert Team fishing. Now two more had joined. The other two members of the Great Desert Team, Alu and Li Ge, joined the fishing ranks. Fishing really is addictive. Before starting, they thought it was just fishing, what''s so addictive about that? But as they got into it, they slowly became hooked on the activity. Now there were five people fishing on the boat. Fortunately, they had enough fishing rods, as the boat was already equipped with them. For the two newcomers, this was already sufficient. "We''re not going to catch whales again this time, right?" Alu asked with some concern. If they had to face the revenge of the whales again, they were really afraid the boat wouldn''t hold. And they didn''t dare to let Fang Hao take the risk anymore. Just in case something really happened. Coming back safely last time doesn''t mean it would be the same every time. "Whales aren''t so dumb; they''re quite smart." After being caught once, it''s hard to be caught a second time. Moreover, they''ve also changed to a new spot and definitely won''t catch whales again. "If not whales." "Then how about... catching a shark to taste?" Alu vaguely hinted his craving. "Dear viewers, this wasn''t my idea, it''s got nothing to do with me, if you have to blame someone, blame him." Great Desert promptly distanced himself from Alu. "I''m just kidding." Alu immediately backpedaled. He didn''t want to get in trouble. However, not being able to eat doesn''t mean they couldn''t catch one. Sharks are fish. Unlike whales, which are mammals. Fang Hao''s mind raced; catching a shark for himself wouldn''t be bad. But that was just a thought. He hadn''t even caught a single fish yet, so he shouldn''t even be thinking about sharks. He would be satisfied with just catching a small fish. He didn''t have high hopes, just wished that this fishing trip would grant him a perfect outcome. That he could catch a fish. He believed he hadn''t set his hopes too high this time and it shouldn''t end in disappointment. It would be nice if he didn''t always catch all sorts of weird things. This time he already caught a whale. He had faith that the fishing process hereafter would go a lot smoother. It couldn''t possibly be that he''d always catch strange things, there ought to be a turning point eventually. That was one firm thought in Fang Hao''s mind. He had never doubted it. Fang Hao started to set up his new fishing rod, casting the line once more. He had already experienced the superb quality of this adamantium rod during the previous fishing attempt. It felt extraordinary resilient when he was reeling in the whale. Catching such a heavy thing had seemed effortlessly. He had immediately fallen in love with this fishing rod, keeping the other ones he won as rewards stored in the System Space, not wanting to use them for now. With the help of Fang Hao and others, newcomers like Ah Liu Tong and Li Ge also had their fishing rods set up and were waiting after casting their lines. Seeing them fish. The audience in the live stream was extremely excited, still anticipating their bet. "Praying we really snag a plane this time." "I think with the host''s luck, it''s likely he''ll still catch something else, blind guess: a big shark." "The guy above, I suspect you''re mocking us, but I have no evidence." "Hahaha, I''m literally going to laugh myself to tears." "But hey, sharks count as fish, and if the host catches one, he''s going to be so full of himself, he won''t be able to help but walk around with his nose in the air." "Right, right, we absolutely can''t let the host catch a fish, or it''s going to go straight to his head." The crowd all prayed that Fang Hao wouldn''t succeed in catching a fish, sharks included. After all, a shark was still a fish, and if Fang Hao managed to catch one, how could they ever tease him again? Fang Hao was the source of their joy. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Naturally, they didn''t want him to catch fish. This time, they truly hoped Fang Hao could reel in a plane. "Catching a plane would be a victory of the majority, I hope the host isn''t ungrateful." Fang Hao: "???" What the hell. Is it up to me whether I can catch a plane or not? I''m not the River God, I can''t just make things happen as I wish. If I had that kind of power, would I ever fail to catch a fish? However, if I truly had that power, Fang Hao would definitely not let himself fish for planes. He''s just a simple fisherman! "I think you guys are really overthinking this," Fang Hao sighed. "You want me to catch a plane, why not a Star Destroyer while we''re at it?" Really. These people have wild imaginations. Even though I have caught some odd things in the past, it''s not like I can just up and catch a plane. "We don''t know about a Star Destroyer, but there definitely are planes, an eagle just dropped into the sea not long ago, and it''s still fresh." "The present delivered by the eagle, if we don''t accept it, what a pity that would be." "Host, don''t you think?" But for the group of fans, they weren''t ready to give up. One after another, they were all looking forward to Fang Hao catching a plane. "Forget the Star Destroyer for now; the most important mission is to catch a plane first." "..." Is it them who are crazy, or me, or has the whole world gone mad? Fang Hao had given up on arguing with these fans. He found that he simply couldn''t persuade those followers. They were convinced he could catch a plane. How often does that happen, getting whatever you wish to catch? The ocean is so vast, this isn''t even the spot where planes crash, how would that work? Could it be that the crashed plane could swim by itself over here? Even simple logic would tell you that''s impossible. The eagle had already spent a considerable sum, mobilized so many resources, and still ended up with nothing. Could I accomplish anything with just a fishing rod? Forget it. Even if this rod was imbued with Divine Power, it would still be useless. "Catch a plane, what plane?" the Great Desert Team, seeing Fang Hao communicating with the live stream audience, overheard him mention a plane. They became curious too. "It must be the plane that recently fell from the eagle''s aircraft carrier," Ah Liu Tong said. "Oh, that plane, they didn''t salvage it?" Great Desert asked, surprised. "I''m not sure either." Chapter 224 - 153 Oh no, did this catch the Blue Star? (Please subscribe) "I heard in the news that they didn''t find anything, the eagles had a busy time for nothing and then they retreated." The accompanying photographer said, as he had watched the news. "If this plane could be fished out, that wouldn''t be too bad. We could even study it a bit and discover some new technology," Da Mo stroked his chin and expressed his thoughts. Then, everyone''s gaze turned towards the silhouette of Fang Hao fishing, which was quite anticipatory. But soon they shook their heads, thinking it would be too difficult. It could only be imagined. If they really fished it out, that would be practically impossible. Even the eagles knew the crash site and didn''t retrieve anything. Let alone them who were merely fishing. Fishing in this vast ocean, could you casually fish out a plane? Do you think planes come with an automatic hook-biting feature? Probably any sane person wouldn''t believe it. "It''s still highly unlikely." "It could only be just imagined." Such a matter could only be imagined, and they actually didn''t quite believe Fang Hao could fish out a plane. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That''s too mystical. Nevertheless, there are still some who look forward to Fang Hao, wanting to see his performance. Although there''s not much hope, even if there''s only 1% chance, it''s still hope. Now everyone''s attention is focused on whether Fang Hao can fish out the plane. Whether it''s the friends on the boat or the viewers in the live streaming room, everyone is paying attention to Fang Hao. And the focal point of their attention is only one thing: the plane. The plane has become the highlight of this fishing trip. "Damn, it''s my first time seeing fishing turn into plane fishing." Some viewers were stunned. "Are you sure this is fishing?" "Bro, you''re new here, right?" Those who were always in the live stream room were already used to such odd occurrences. Recently, the number of viewers in Fang Hao''s live stream room has increased rapidly, with many newcomers. These people had just started watching Fang Hao''s live stream and weren''t aware of what he had done before. "Yes, why?" "If you knew about the streamer, you wouldn''t have said that." "?" The new viewer didn''t quite understand. "Asking the streamer to fish up fish is making it difficult for him." "Bro, you''re making it difficult for me, Xiao Pang." "???" This made the new viewers even more confused. What''s so difficult about asking a fishing streamer to fish? Asking him to fish for a plane is making it difficult, okay. No, that''s not making it difficult, that''s asking for the impossible. "HAHAHA." However, the other viewers burst into laughter, everyone laughing more heartily than the next. They clearly understood what that meant. It wasn''t until one viewer came forward to explain, and also enlighten the other new viewers about Fang Hao''s ''exploits''. "Bro, let me tell you, it means the streamer can''t fish up fish." "The streamer hasn''t fished up a single fish since the start of his streaming." "So you see, asking him to fish up a fish, is that making it difficult for him or not." "Ah... this." The new streamer was stunned; a fisherman who can''t catch fish? That''s bizarre. It was their first time hearing about this. "Bro, what made you come into the live stream?" "I saw during the live stream that you were on the island, and the waters here looked very clear and the scenery was so beautiful, so I was drawn to watch," this new viewer explained why they came into the live stream. After coming in, however, they found... the topics discussed in this streaming room baffled them. Something about shark mounts, fishing planes, etc. So, that''s what sparked the earlier conversation. "No wonder. I suggest you get to know more about our streamer so you won''t feel strange and shocked." "You can look up ''Fisher Fang Hao'' online; you''ll quickly find out what''s going on." "Is that so? Okay," the new viewer did as suggested. And with this search, they quickly found related information. When they saw the stuff popped up online, like fishing out a corpse, cannon, pistol, and car, etc. They were shocked. The viewers were dumbfounded. Is this... even human? But it seemed like apart from not fishing up fish, he had fished up everything else. According to the information they found, there was no mention of ever fishing up any fish. Is that even possible? So, discussing fishing up planes previously might actually make sense. The new viewer suddenly became expectant. They continued to stay in the live stream room, wanting to see how Fang Hao would fish up a plane. And this new viewer was a representation of the majority of new viewers in the live streaming room. That''s why the popularity of Fang Hao''s live room continued to grow. Many people who came in did not want to leave. ... "Eh? I think I''ve got a fish." The scene returned to the boat. Indeed, the beginner''s gift arrived, with A Liu Tong being the first to fish up a fish. As a beginner fishing for the first time, he quickly fished up his first fish. It was a black porgy, probably around one pound. This was already quite impressive. Following A Liu Tong fishing up the first fish, the atmosphere on the scene instantly peaked. It wasn''t long before Da Mo also fished up a fish. It was a three-pound-plus red porgy. Then it was Li Ge, who also fished up one. Enter a mode of explosive fishing, one after another fishing up fish. Including Xiao Pang, who also fished up a fish. Only someone still had no movement. Chapter 225 - 153 Oh no, did it hook onto Blue Star? (Subscribe please)_2 It was as if he was the only one singled out. Fang Hao: "..." I suspect these fish are targeting me, but I have no proof. Why is it that only I haven''t caught a fish yet? We all started fishing at the same time. But only my hook is ignored by the fish. "I seem to have another fish on the line." A-Liu-Tong''s words were like a needle to Fang Hao''s heart. "Me too." Xiao Pang followed suit and started to shout. "Fang Bro, there are so many fish here." Damn it, nobody would think you''re mute if you stayed quiet, please don''t ask me, okay? How would I know if there are many fish or not? Now Fang Hao is becoming restless. This won''t do. If this keeps up, I''m afraid he''s going to end up with nothing today. "The host is getting anxious, everyone else has caught fish but he hasn''t." The viewers in the live stream noticed Fang Hao''s changing expression and started to tease him. "Wow, this is too mystical." "The consistency of the host''s performance is still the same as ever." Now everyone is just watching the others on the boat catch fish, while there''s no action on Fang Hao''s side. Fang Hao feels a bit out of place on the boat. "Fang Bro, should I give you one of mine?" Seeing Fang Hao still without a fish, Xiao Pang said weakly. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "..." Fang Hao''s face darkened. He knew that Xiao Pang meant well and wasn''t mocking him. But from the perspective of the viewers in the live stream... "Pfft, my abs, brother, you kill me with laughter." "Well done, Abs Bro." Everyone seemed to enjoy seeing Fang Hao feel deflated. The atmosphere and effect in the live stream were maxed out. All this happened naturally, not intentionally or scripted. That''s what makes it interesting for everyone. "Host, you can''t stand for this." "This time you must catch a torpedo!" "Spit, why catch a torpedo, catch a plane!" "Exactly, catch a plane." Everyone was even more eager to see Fang Hao catch a plane; everything else could be set aside. Among all of them, only Fang Hao seemed to be resisting the idea, every hair and cell of his body refusing to catch a plane. What''s with catching a plane. Can''t I just catch a fish? Damn it. "It must be the wind direction on my side that''s incorrect." Fang Hao decided to move to another spot, a bit closer to the desert side. "Host, are you also going to say that the way you slept last night was wrong, hence no fish today?" The viewers saw through Fang Hao''s stubbornness immediately. "Eh? Master, you''ve uncovered the truth. Indeed, it must have been last night''s sleeping position." Fang Hao replied calmly. "6." When it comes to being stubborn, everyone had to admit his talent. His excuses for not catching fish varied every time. "Got one." Infinite Strength also seemed to be on beginner''s luck, continuously catching fish. Several fish now. "It looks like we''ll have a rich fish banquet tonight." Everyone had decent catches, with at least three fish each. More than a dozen fish among them all. Enough for their dinner. Then everyone looked over at Fang Hao again, seeing that he still hadn''t caught any. Even they found it a bit strange. "Fang Bro must have been cursed with not being able to catch fish." A-Liu-Tong mumbled. Upon hearing this, Blue Star slapped his head and said seriously, "What era are we in now? We should believe in science, not superstition." But this was too mysterious. Can science explain it? "Then Uncle Desert, how would you explain this scientifically?" "I reckon it''s a magnetic field issue. Brother Fang Hao happens to be standing in a reverse magnetic field, so the fish don''t like to bite his hook." This explanation made some sense. "So Fang Bro just needs to change his position?" "In theory, yes." "Fang Bro, let''s swap spots." A-Liu-Tong immediately wanted to switch places with Fang Hao. To see if changing positions really makes a difference. He had just caught a fish from this spot, which meant there were no issues with the magnetic field. Perhaps Fang Hao could catch some fish if he switched to this spot. Everyone couldn''t bear to see Fang Hao being the only one unable to catch fish. If everyone else catches one and he doesn''t, how embarrassing would that be. "Alright, let''s switch spots and give it a try." After hearing Da Mo''s words, Fang Hao felt like he found someone who understood himhe was sure it was because of the poor location and the wrong magnetic field that he couldn''t catch any fish. So, he wanted to try switching places. Now that someone had suggested it, he took the opportunity to change spots. However, just as he was about to reel in, he suddenly noticed the reel was stuck and the rod bent, as if he had caught some heavy object that got stuck. So heavy. Completely immovable. Even with Fang Hao''s strength of several hundred pounds, he couldn''t pull it up. Is it a fish? No, it doesn''t feel quite right. Fang Hao felt that it didn''t feel like catching a fish. And it didn''t seem like it was a whale either. If it''s not a fish or a whale, then what could it be? Fang Hao couldn''t be sure for the moment. Because his fishing line was quite long, almost two hundred and thirty meters, he definitely couldn''t see what was below. It didn''t seem like a sea turtle either. Because if it were, Fang Hao wouldn''t have been unable to pull it. So what could it be? It could be a sunken ship, or he might have snagged the bottom. Both were possibilities. Fang Hao decided to use the power of the Golden Right Hand, which could instantly exert ten times his own strength, focusing on a single burst. Ha! Fang Hao shouted aloud, "Come up for me!" The power of the Golden Right Hand burst forth, instantly unleashing ten times his own strength. This ability was all about an instant burst, it wasn''t sustainable, and after the peak of the burst, the strength would start to wane, returning to the previous state within a minute. But after he exerted ten times his strength... the thing below still didn''t budge. How heavy could it be? That was nearly five or six thousand pounds of force, yet it still didn''t move. Could it really be a sunken ship? Ships designed for sailing usually have a large tonnage. It would be normal not to be able to pull one up. Or perhaps... he had caught Blue Star? That is, the hook might have gotten stuck on the rocks, snagged at the bottom. Fang Hao found it tough to judge at the moment. But no matter what it was, he had to retrieve the hook. Fang Hao tried several methods to see if he could retrieve the fishing line. But no matter what he did, he couldn''t reel the line back in. The thing below was like the fishing line was knotted tightly; the more he tried to loosen it, the tighter it seemed to get. Completely impossible to untangle. Out of options. Next, there were only two choices: either Fang Hao dive down to the seabed two hundred meters deep, or... use the Infinite Strength Card to try. The first method would certainly be stopped by the others on the boat; they wouldn''t let him dive again. So after thinking it over, he decided to use another Infinite Strength Card. Another card consumed. No choice, it had to be used. When Fang Hao decided to use the Infinite Strength Card. The viewers in the livestream got excited. "It looks like the host has caught something heavy this time." "The host gave it his all just now, and it still didn''t move." "That definitely isn''t a fish, this doesn''t look like catching a fish at all." "Could it be an airplane?" For these viewers, they weren''t expecting anything specific; they just hoped that this time he caught an airplane, something they''d been mentioning for a while. Other things didn''t matter. Everyone eagerly awaited what Fang Hao would bring up from the sea. "Hope it''s an airplane." They prayed. ... Fang Hao used the Infinite Strength Card, and once again felt his body filled with power. Then he slowly started to exert force. One ton. Two tons. ... For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The draft of the boat also got a bit deeper. Huh? When Fang Hao''s strength reached ten tons, it still didn''t move, completely motionless. Good grief. Did he really catch Blue Star? Usually, exerting a force of ten tons would be enough to pull up almost anything. But this time, whatever was below, remained motionless. Chapter 228 - 155 What Kind of Airplanes Wings Are These (Please Subscribe) The live stream suddenly gets cut off, sparking rage among a crowd of viewers. They all got furious, bombarding Hu Ya Platform''s staff with questions, demanding to know what exactly happened. Interrupting the live stream at such a crucial moment, how many could bear it? It''s like someone is about to tell you a secret, then they stop talking halfway through, that could kill you from the suspense. We were just about to see clearly what was fished up, and then you just cut off the live stream? How could that not infuriate people! "@HuYaPlatform what on earth is going on, why did a perfectly fine live stream get cut off?" "@HuYaPlatform what are you doing, is your tech even good?" "@HuYaPlatform is it your server that''s down, or can''t I just lift my knife anymore?" Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "@HuYaPlatform..." A bunch of people were cursing out Hu Ya Platform on the platform, and some viewers even went to Weibo to swear. At this moment, almost everyone was denouncing Hu Ya Platform. Seeing so many curses, Hu Ya Platform was quick to respond. They actually had their own difficulties to contend with. This decision to interrupt the live stream wasn''t made by them, nor was it due to a technical issue. It was a requirement from above. Suddenly someone from a higher authority called, demanding that they immediately cut off the live stream, as the subsequent content involved some top-secret information not to be disclosed to the public. How could they dare not comply? They were aware that doing so would incur the wrath of the netizens. But they underestimated just how powerful these netizens could be. They were nearly inundated by the torrent of curses. Seeing Hu Ya Platform suddenly encounter this situation, their archrival Shark Platform got excited. Thinking this might be their chance to strike back. As long as Hu Ya Platform takes a hit from this incident, they at Shark Platform could reclaim the top spot. They, who thought it hard to make a comeback, wouldn''t let this opportunity slip by. They joined the ranks of those stirring up the rhythm. Facing this situation, Hu Ya was also quite troubled. Mainly because Fang Hao was extremely popular. The interruption of his room''s live stream had a significant impact. Hu Ya Platform could only respond and explain on both Weibo and the platform simultaneously. "We apologize, dear netizen viewers, due to forces beyond our control, we have just received orders from higher authorities to cut off the live stream because it involved some top-secret content. We sincerely apologize for the poor viewing experience this has caused. To make amends, Hu Ya Platform will offer some compensation." "Additionally, regarding Mr. Fang Hao, Hu Ya Platform will have specialized staff contact him to clarify the situation." It must be said, Hu Ya Platform''s response was decent. They explained the reason for the interruption, issued an apology, humbled themselves, and offered compensation to everyone. Although the compensation wasn''t much, at least they had shown the right attitude. This cooled down quite a few people''s anger. At that moment, they were genuinely infuriated. But following Hu Ya Platform''s explanation, they understood that forces beyond control were also beyond Hu Ya Platform''s resistance. However, this also made many netizens curious. What kind of secrets were involved? This was unprecedented; even when sonar or bodies were fished up before, there had never been a demand to cut off the live stream. Why the demand to interrupt the live stream this time? Could it be that what had been fished up was truly astonishing? "Ah ah ah, what on earth could it be." This made a bunch of netizens even more eager. They were dying to know what it was. But they found out, there was nowhere to ask. After the live stream was interrupted, the only people who knew what had happened were those few on the boat. Seeing the netizens'' anger subsiding, the people at Shark Platform got anxious; they had waited for this opportunity and didn''t want to miss it just like that. They wanted to continue stirring things up, but it wasn''t very effective. Because most people were concerned about what exactly was fished up this time, why would it involve top secrets? "Alien technology?" That didn''t seem likely. "It can''t really be an airplane, could it?" Think about it, the shadow of the thing pulled up from the water did look very much like a plane wing. If it were a plane, then that could make sense. If it were an F35, then it would involve issues with the Eagles, it truly is a secret. The interruption of the live stream seemed normal then. "This leads me to believe, it could really be an airplane wing." "Shit, could the streamer have really fished up a plane?" There''s a high probability! A group of viewers speculated. Though they didn''t know what happened next, they couldn''t help but speculate feverishly. Who would''ve thought, they actually got quite close with their guesses. But no wonder, after all, what they most wanted was for Fang Hao to fish up a plane. It just so happened to coincide. Sometimes, luck is just that miraculous. On the boat. At this moment, everyone was still unaware that the live stream had been cut off. Their attention was still focused on what Fang Hao had fished up. "What''s this?" As the object surfaced, everyone curiously looked over. "It looks like a big roasted wing," Xiao Pang couldn''t help but comment. This got everyone rolling their eyes. That guy only thinks about eating. Chapter 229 - 155 What Kind of Airplanes Wings Are These (Please Subscribe) _2 This thing can be imagined as a giant roasted wing, quite the foodie thought. But seriously, it does look a bit like that. As the object surfaced, a gray-painted metal wing appeared before everyone''s eyes, roughly four meters long. Indeed, it''s an airplane wing. At the more solid and broad end, there was a tear. And Fang Hao''s fishing line was tightly wrapped around one end, the lines were all tangled, so the harder you pulled, the tighter it got. That''s why he was able to fish up this wing. Seeing this wing, Fang Hao finally realized what was going on. Initially, what he hooked must have been the entire plane, but the plane was damaged, especially around where the wing was, which already had some tear damage. Or perhaps, when the plane fell into the water, there was already something wrong with this wing portion, maybe it had been hit and got damaged. Otherwise, it wouldn''t have suddenly torn apart during the process of hauling it up. That''s why Fang Hao thought the line had snapped. In fact, it wasn''t the line that broke, it was the plane that split. Damn. Actually caught a plane. Although what was fished up now was only a wing, Fang Hao believed there must definitely be a plane beneath. His earlier hunch couldn''t have been wrong. At this moment, Fang Hao himself was shocked. He didn''t expect to actually fish up a plane, and that the trolls in the live streaming room would actually call it right. Fang Hao himself found it incredible. This is too mystical. Damn it, now that I''ve fished up a plane, those trolls in the live stream room are probably going to explode. While lifting the wing from the water, Fang Hao glanced at the live stream room. But when he saw the state of the stream, his expression froze. What''s happening? Why did the live stream cut off? When did this happen? "Related to secrets??" Seeing the prompt message from the platform left Fang Hao not knowing what to say. Then he saw the platform''s official staff member''s apology. Fang Hao wasn''t angry, it wasn''t a big deal. As long as they weren''t banning him for no reason, it''s fine. But this wasn''t about banning him, just to interrupt this live broadcast, and it wouldn''t affect starting the next one at all. If it''s related to secrets, then let''s not broadcast for now. "It''s okay." He replied to that staff member. Can''t blame Hu Ya, it was after receiving a notice from above that the streaming was interrupted. Could it be related to the wing that was fished up? Fang Hao guessed in his mind. Probably close to what he conjectured. Maybe there was some secret in that plane. As Fang Hao brought the wing up onto the deck, it basically took up all the space. Everyone could barely stand by and watch. Xiao Pang and Liu Tianxian crowded close to observe, curiously asking, "Whose airplane''s chicken wing is this?" Liu Tianxian''s accent sounded a bit odd, but you could roughly understand what he meant. This was also the local accent of the island. "A hen''s." "..." "Looking at the paint job, I don''t think it looks like one of ours." "This... it can''t be the Eagle''s F35, right!" Everyone thought of a possibility and immediately gasped. The effort of searching everywhere, and then having it come without any effort at all. When an aircraft that the Eagle nation had spent a massive amount of money and effort and still failed to find was actually fished up by them. You say they''re not shocked? Before, everyone was mostly joking, hyping it up, not really believing they''d catch anything. It''s like saying, today I brag to a friend that I will marry Liu Tianxian. Then the next day, Liu Tianxian really marries you. It''s roughly this shocking. "It really might be..." People were now genuinely too shocked. Simply didn''t know how to describe it. Who would have thought that the jokes they made earlier would actually come true. Incredible. Even Fang Hao himself couldn''t believe it. His expression was somewhat dazed. I really fished up a damn plane. Unlike everyone else. Fang Hao''s Mechanical Eye could see the condition of the wing, and as his hand touched the wing, the information appeared before his eyes. [F35C aircraft wing] [Belongs to the Eagle''s fifth-generation fighter, outstanding performance...] Now we can be sure, this is indeed that F35 airplane. "This is that F35 airplane," Fang Hao told everyone. ... "Is this just a wing? Does that mean the plane is underwater?" Everyone quickly came back to their senses, and then their gaze turned to Fang Hao. Since Fang Hao was the one who caught it, he would have a clearer idea. "The other parts of the airplane should still be under the sea," Fang Hao nodded, not hiding this from them. "No wonder." "So the airplane came here, that''s why the Eagles have been salvaging for so long without any success." Everyone suddenly understood. But as to how the airplane ended up here, no one knew. After all, the sea is so mysterious; who knows what''s beneath it. They were not familiar with these matters. But one thing they could be sure of was Fang Hao''s luck. This luck was simply against the heavens. Even an airplane could be fished up. What luck could be better than this? "So what do we do now?" "First, we should call the police and let the Coast Guard deal with it." This was the best way to handle it; as for the rest of the plane, Fang Hao and company couldn''t go down to salvage it. Even if Fang Hao had the capability to go down, he wouldn''t. The commotion it would cause could be even greater. It was better to keep a low profile. Better to wait for the Coast Guard to come and deal with it. In fact, Fang Hao and his team needn''t worry, as at this moment a ship was already en route. Specifically, because of what they had fished up. Otherwise, why would their live stream have been interrupted? It was because someone had discovered that what was fished up was the wing of an airplane. The recent uproar over the plane crash was already the focus of public attention; naturally, it couldn''t be revealed anymore to prevent a significant impact. After all, this matter had to be handled quietly to avoid various issues. Fang Hao''s live streaming room was a mix of all sorts of people, not just those who came to watch fishing. So without a doubt, there were official personnel in his live stream room. To put it plainly, they had to handle this airplane quietly, making no noise about it, to keep the Eagles from knowing. Otherwise, it would be somewhat troublesome. After all, this was their most advanced fifth-generation fighter jet; they wouldn''t just hand it over so easily. Not long after they made the call, a ship arrived. There was a base nearby, so the arrival of these ships was even quicker. The ship that arrived was not the Coast Guard but the Navy personnel. This was a Navy ship. The colossal ship approached, making the boat Fang Hao and his team were on seem minuscule. This was also the second time they had seen such a thing, and their hearts were still so shocked. The first time was during their last sea outing, when they had fished up a deep-sea detector and were being chased by enemies. In the end, they encountered their own Navy and were finally safe. Once the ship got close, the Navy also sent people over. It was the captain. "Hello, my name is Yu, captain of this ship." "Captain Yu, hello." Everyone felt somewhat nervous. Even Fang Hao was a bit more restrained. "So this is what you guys fished up?" Captain Yu was somewhat shocked when he saw the wing on the deck. He could hardly believe that the wing was fished out by people. He was well aware of the crash incident and knew what the Eagles had gone through to salvage the plane. But still, they had ended up with nothing. Yet here, someone had managed to fish it up while fishing. How miraculous was that? If he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn''t have believed it. Yet, seeing the wing, he was also slightly shocked. "I was the one who fished it up." S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Impressive." Captain Yu genuinely praised him. He had lived for so long, yet this was the first time he had seen someone fish up an airplane. Even though it was just a wing, it was still fished up. You must understand, even just one wing weighs three to four tons. How strong must that be. Is this even human? Definitely not an ordinary person. At this moment, Captain Yu''s gaze towards Fang Hao changed; it shone with different light, showing a sense of admiration for talent. Chapter 230 - 156: Confidentiality Agreement (Please Subscribe) My goodness. Such a talent would be a pity to waste. This physical condition isn''t something an ordinary person can compare with. To be able to fish up such a heavy wing, how strong must he be? Captain Yu was somewhat astonished in his heart. He had seen many people, and the Navy was not short of exceptional talents, but someone with strength like Fang Hao''s was still a first. Can you say he wasn''t tempted? Moreover, Fang Hao could fish up planes, which was even rarer. Who knows, maybe he could fish up even more in the future. On Blue Star, the ocean accounts for 70% of the surface, with most places being sea. In these vast oceans, who knows how many things are buried beneath. Being able to fish up even a couple more would make a difference. The secrets beneath the sea are plentiful, worth their exploration. "There''s nothing special, I just have a bit more strength," Fang Hao said in all modesty. Seeing Fang Hao''s humility, Captain Yu grew even more satisfied with him. "Are you interested in joining the military?" "Ah, this..." Fang Hao was somewhat surprised, he hadn''t expected the other party to ask him this question first. He had thought they would inquire about how he fished up the wing, or about the condition of the plane underwater. Yet, they were asking him to enlist? This... Not only was this unexpected for Fang Hao, but clearly, those surrounding them were also quite astonished. Weren''t they here to deal with the wing and the plane? But now... it seemed they wanted to recruit Fang Hao into the Navy. It appeared that Brother Hao was impressive, indeed. Even the Navy was interested in him. "I''ll consider it." Fang Hao didn''t say yes, nor did he say no. Captain Yu knew Fang Hao was tactfully declining, but he wasn''t in a hurry. "Alright, take your time to think about it. If you decide, you can come find me. Here is my contact information; you can give me a call when you''re ready." Captain Yu left Fang Hao with a contact. "Okay." The two did not discuss the matter too long; after all, more pressing issues lay ahead. Afterward, Captain Yu turned his attention to the nearly half-deck-spanning wing. It was a broken wing. Seeing this wing, Captain Yu almost immediately identified it as the Eagle Clan''s F35 fighter, no doubt about it. He was too familiar with it. After all, there''s a saying: the person who knows you best is your rival. As an old adversary, Captain Yu was naturally very familiar with this aircraft of the Eagle Clan. It was one of their most advanced fighters, the world''s largest single-engine single-seat carrier-based fighter jet, and the only fifth-generation carrier-based fighter already in service. With clever stealth design and advanced electronic systems, it even had a certain capability for supersonic cruising. Most importantly, this plane could perform short take-offs and landings, including vertical ones, a technology not many possessed. One could imagine how helpful it would be if they salvaged this aircraft. Mastering its technology would allow them to adapt to various war environments in the future. In a moment, Captain Yu was captivated by the broken wing. Then his gaze fell on a detail that was easy to overlook, the break point. He noticed that some of the fractures were fresh. This indicated one thing: the wing had only just broken off while being fished up. With this thought, Captain Yu immediately grew excited. It meant... right in this maritime area, the plane was here. It was like finding a needle in a haystack without any effort. An aircraft that the Eagle Clan had expended so much effort to recover without success had appeared here. Although it was unclear why the aircraft was here, now that they had discovered it, they definitely needed to salvage it. No wonder he had just received a call from above, ordering him to come here. They must have calculated this early on. After confirming it was an F35, Captain Yu quickly reported the situation to his superiors and began planning the next steps. "Did you fish up this wing right here?" Captain Yu inquired about Fang Hao''s situation. "Yes, it was right here," Fang Hao nodded. "Can you tell me more about how you fished it up?" Captain Yu was very curious, of course, but it was also a necessity for the mission; he needed to understand the details. This would facilitate the subsequent salvage preparations. The plane must be salvaged, and that too, covertly, it absolutely could not be revealed to the outside world. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Relevant personnel were already controlling online narratives, ensuring no news would get out. This was one of the reasons the live broadcast was interrupted C to prevent spreading too much information. Now there were no related topics online, as any that cropped up were deleted. This was noticed by the netizens as well. Fang Hao didn''t hide anything, and he explained in detail how he had fished up the plane, omitting the part about using the Infinite Strength Card. That was his own secret. Definitely not to be revealed. After Fang Hao described how he had fished up the plane, Captain Yu nodded, indicating he understood. He was now almost 99.9% certain that the plane was right beneath them. The site was not only home to a fractured wing. If it were just a broken wing, such an uproar wouldn''t have been justified. But an entire plane was another matter entirely. Chapter 231 - 156: Confidentiality Agreement (Please Subscribe) _2 And according to his guess, the airplane at the bottom of the sea is likely still intact. That is the most important thing. If it were just some wreckage, it might not be as significant. But an intact airplane is a different matter entirely. Captain Yu''s heart grew increasingly excited. But before that, "There is a confidentiality agreement here that you need to sign." No one else knows about this matter except them. So it was essential for Captain Yu to ensure that the news would not leak out by having them sign this confidentiality agreement. Not only Fang Hao needed to keep it a secret, but everyone else did as well. As a police officer, Da Mo was aware of this and took the lead in signing. The matter here today is absolutely confidential, of the highest secrecy level. Only those with very high clearance could be privy to this matter. Fang Hao knew this very well, took the confidentiality agreement, and signed his name as well. "Anything about this matter, no matter what, must not be disclosed to the outside world, including your relatives and friends, parents, spouses, none of them can know," Captain Yu reminded them. He feared that they wouldn''t understand, thinking that since it''s their family, they could share. That is a mistaken notion. Whether it''s family or not, revealing even a single word to someone else is a breach of confidentiality. Everyone else also signed the confidentiality agreement quickly. Shortly after they finished signing, another ship arrived; this one was a salvage ship. Now that they had confirmed there was an airplane below, they definitely had to salvage it and had to act quickly without delay to prevent being discovered by the Hawks. Although they were not afraid, this was to avoid complications and prevent wrangling with the opposition. Of course, they knew that they couldn''t keep it secret for long. The Hawks would find out sooner or later, but for now, every little delay helped. After the salvage ship arrived, there was nothing else for Fang Hao and his team to do. The rest was up to the others. They didn''t need Fang Hao to fish for other parts of the airplane anymore. It was also challenging to fish anymore up. Just because they knew the airplane was below didn''t mean they could bring it up. He had fished up the wing before, but that was just a fluke. And it wasn''t necessary. Even if he could continue fishing the airplane from below, how long would that take? Time is of the essence, they couldn''t afford delays. Rather than risk complications, it was better to use the salvage ship for a quicker recovery. Now that they knew the airplane was down there, the salvage operation was much easier. Unlike the Hawks who, although they had the crash coordinates, couldn''t predict that the airplane would vanish from the bottom. It took them a lot of time and effort to search for the airplane. But now, they knew it was right there. Their sonar detectors didn''t take long to locate the exact position of the airplane. Having located the airplane made the rest of the salvage operation simple. According to the detection, the airplane below was indeed very intact, missing only a wing. And that missing wing was the one Fang Hao had fished up. This is a complete whole. How could they not be thrilled? The condition of this airplane under the sea was much better than they had anticipated. To think back, when the small day''s aircraft crashed, it was shattered into pieces, and although it was eventually salvaged, many parts were still missing. But this airplane was almost intact; that''s the difference. Very soon, the airplane was salvaged. As the airplane was being lifted, it was immediately covered and hidden, ensuring no information could be detected. Now that everything was salvaged, Captain Yu and his team were ready to leave, as they had other missions. But before leaving, he still said to Fang Hao, "I hope you consider it soon. I wait for your good news." He really wanted Fang Hao on his team. Before leaving, he didn''t forget to prompt Fang Hao to make a decision quickly. "Okay, Captain Yu, I''ll consider it further." Fang Hao nodded. Once they left, Xiao Pang and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Phew... such strong pressure." "Is this our Navy?" "This is even more impressive than what we see on TV." Being able to get so close, everyone''s hearts were still quite thrilled. This time, they also saw the complete aircraft being salvaged, although it was covered by something while being salvaged, they could still make out some of its shape. "This time we''ve struck gold, this aircraft should help us close the gap with the Eagle." "Now it''s the Eagle''s turn to panic." "Shush, we can''t talk about this." As their words fell, they remembered they had signed a confidentiality agreement, these words could not be spoken again. Adapt here a bit first, then there won''t be any slips of the tongue. "Right, right, right, we don''t know anything." "We''re just here to fish, didn''t catch anything else." The group quickly came to their senses. ... After the aircraft was salvaged, it was quickly transported to a secret research base. Everything was done silently. The Eagle only detected some naval ship movements on this side, but they had no idea why. They could only guess and deduce privately. But no matter how they guessed, they couldn''t figure out what the purpose was, let alone realize that it was their aircraft that had been salvaged. Once the aircraft was delivered to the secret facility, they immediately dispatched top flight experts. When these experts arrived and saw such a complete aircraft, they were all shocked. "This..." They weren''t clear how this aircraft had come into their possession. But what followed was joy and excitement. "With this, the research on the Fifth-Generation Carrier-based Aircraft can progress faster." This was definitely good news. Their own Fifth-Generation Carrier-based Aircraft research was at a critical moment, and obtaining this aircraft could significantly shorten the research timeline. "I''ve always looked forward to perfecting the vertical take-off and landing technology, and now we can finalize it." There was also an expert specialized in this technology who was moved to tears; he had long envied the Eagle''s technology. This time they finally had a reference to draw inspiration from the opponent''s fighter. "Although the overall performance of the F35 is not as good as the F22, the stealth capabilities of this aircraft exceed that of the 22." The stealth coating and performance aspects of the F35 fighter could be thoroughly analyzed. There''s so much research to be done. The arrival of this aircraft could solve many problems. "What a fortunate Eagle indeed." They could continue to "cross the river by feeling the Eagle." The secret research base started working vigorously. Everyone was putting forth their best effort, not daring to waste a moment. They aimed to fully master these technologies as soon as possible. ... On the ship. After the Navy personnel left, the area returned to its quiet state. Including the wing previously caught, it too was taken away. People no longer had the mood to continue fishing. Including Fang Hao, he was now numb. Catching an aircraft this time, he really doubted his own luck. It so happened that the most unlikely thing was what he caught. Who would believe it? Moreover, this wasn''t initially where the plane had crashed into the sea, how did the plane get here? It was baffling. After thinking for a bit, Fang Hao simply stopped thinking about it. "Since everyone has stopped fishing." "Let''s stay on the island tonight, and we''ll go back tomorrow," Xiao Pang made a trip arrangement. Tonight they would return to stay on the biggest island, where there were accommodations, no need to squeeze on the ship. Having good conditions, naturally, they would take advantage of them. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Okay." Everyone had no objections. And since they also caught so many fish, they could have a full fish feast at night. How wonderful. Eat what should be eaten, drink what should be drunk. There''s nothing more relaxing than this. Chapter 232 - 157: Battle Intelligence Unit Mobilized! (Request for Subscription) The next morning. Everyone embarked on the journey back. This sea trip was truly a roller coaster of experiences, hard to describe in a few words. For many, it would probably be unforgettable for a lifetime. Seeing Fang Hao catching a whale, taming the whale, and then catching a plane... any of these events was extraordinary. And they had experienced it firsthand, up close. The feeling was even more shocking. On their way back. The whales they had encountered before appeared again, swimming alongside the boat without posing any danger. "Fang Hao, the whales, they are the same whales." Xiao Pang immediately called out to Fang Hao upon seeing the whales. Fang Hao and some others on the boat also directed their gazes towards them. The whales seemed to notice Fang Hao watching them and excitedly surfaced; the younger whales even leapt high from the water, making ingratiating gestures. Since their last taming, these whales had recognized Fang Hao. Their appearance this time was to see Fang Hao and his group off. Seeing them, Fang Hao waved at the whales. The whales seemed very happy. Xiao Pang and others hurriedly took out their phones to take pictures of the whales. Since these whales didn''t involve any secrets, they could freely take pictures. The whales accompanied Fang Hao for a long time before turning back. "Fang Hao, I feel like... these whales are celebrating your departure, as if they can''t wait for you to leave." "???" Conscience of heaven and earth, I did nothing to them. It was just a few intense shows, how petty. "No, that''s an expression of reluctance. It''s their unique way," Fang Hao said in a low voice. Not admitting anything. "Is that so." Xiao Pang seemed to half understand, not doubting the truth of what Fang Hao said. Just like that, they spent almost ten more hours on the boat before finally returning to the island. This trip, just the journey alone had taken a considerable amount of time. And when Fang Hao and his group came back, some of the viewers were on their way to the island. They too wanted to experience the sea here. Completely persuaded. It was just that they missed Fang Hao by a whisker; one just returning as the other set out to sea. They even called out to Fang Hao in the viewer group chat. Not until Fang Hao posted that he had already reached the shore did these viewers, who had just set out, feel tremendously heartbroken. A perfect miss. Additionally, Another group of viewers kept asking what Fang Hao had caught, wondering if it was that eagle''s airplane. This was a point of curiosity for many viewers and fans. "Streamer, did you guys catch an airplane?" "Why did the live stream suddenly cut off then?" But how could Fang Hao possibly tell them these were all confidential matters. "An airplane is so heavy, how could I possibly pull it up. I''m not a deity." "There''s no need to guess, some things aren''t convenient to disclose." This remained a mystery in everyone''s minds. Because the live stream was interrupted, the subsequent bet was also voided. But the second top donor decided to still draw 500 names from all the viewers present at the time and distribute the rewards. Although not everyone could win, it still excited many people. The sense of participation made them happy. Although Fang Hao didn''t reveal anything, a group of viewers still guessed it might be an airplane. Because only an airplane would require such secrecy. Similarly, inquiries directed at Xiao Pang also yielded no revelations, he deferred that they caught just an ordinary object. Everyone kept silent; can you blame the viewers for being curious? The less Fang Hao and his group revealed, the more curious they became. And the more they wanted to know the answer. The crowd was desperate, yet completely helpless. "Ah, it''s so frustrating, why must the heavens torment me." "What exactly did they catch?" This almost drove people crazy. But no matter how they asked or searched, they got no answers, and that was the most maddening part. "It''s such a pit, why did the live stream interruption happen then." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Just could have waited." They were very aggravated. They felt like smashing their phones, but remembering the cost deterred them and only made them feel worse. They could only angrily pound the table. Causing them to grimace in pain. So infuriating. But they could only swallow this frustration. As Fang Hao and his group returned to the shore, another group approached him. "Hello, I am the Director of the Special Personnel Research Office, my name is Xiao." Seeing such a middle-aged man with glasses appearing before him, Fang Hao was taken aback. It was his first time hearing about this Special Personnel Research Office. "Hello, Director Xiao." Though unsure of the director''s intentions, he still shook hands with him out of courtesy. "You might not have heard of our office before, but that''s alright, our office is quite unique." Director Xiao smiled. Their office''s existence was to exclusively recruit all kinds of special talents from across the country. Those who were recruited were all highly skilled or very unique. This was somewhat different from the military. Chapter 233 - 157: Battle Intelligence Unit Mobilized! (Request for Subscription)_2 Fang Hao nodded, indeed he had not heard of it. But from the other party''s tone, the establishment of this office was truly out of the ordinary. "Don''t worry, I have no malice towards you." "On the contrary, we just want to recruit you." Director Xiao revealed his purpose for the trip. He had been watching Fang Hao for quite some time, confirming that the latter was indeed a very special talent. Especially Fang Hao''s miraculous fishing luck, always catching strange and curious things. How many people could have such luck? Absolutely unique. This time, he came specifically to recruit him. Ugh... Fang Hao hadn''t expected someone else to come to recruit him. Previously, Captain Yu had asked him if he wanted to join the military and had wanted to recruit him. Now, there was Director Xiao from some Special Personnel Research Office who also wanted to recruit him. "This..." Fang Hao was honestly feeling troubled. He just wanted to enjoy fishing... Who would have thought that fishing would bring so much trouble? "I''ll think about it." Fang Hao replied as usual. Director Xiao had clearly anticipated Fang Hao''s reaction and smiled, "Okay, take your time to think about it." "But let me tell you about the benefits of joining us." "Join us and you don''t have to mention the treatment; you''ll have high authority, and when things happen, you can mobilize some local resources at will..." "You also want to do great things, right? Joining us is the best choice, and we won''t restrict your freedom. We don''t have to clock in every day like other departments; we''re very free." "And besides, we serve the country, which is a matter of great honor." Director Xiao explained the benefits of joining them to Fang Hao. The benefits were indeed very tempting. For the average person, that would be extremely appealing. Not for anything else, but for the last phrase, it was considered honorable and would bring glory to one''s ancestors. But often high rewards mean high risks. To get such good treatment, one must definitely give something in return. Fang Hao wasn''t some naive youngster; he certainly understood. So, when Director Xiao mentioned these benefits, he still did not commit. "I''ll think about it some more." Fang Hao didn''t rush to agree. Better to look around more. He had no idea what special abilities he had that could interest the other party. He felt like an ordinary person. Nothing special about him. "Okay." "I hope to hear some good news from you next time we meet." Director Xiao nodded. He was confident that the next time he met Fang Hao, he would definitely join them. ... On Eagle''s end, having gone through various reports of gathered intelligence, they finally began to see some clues. It seems they heard that Rabbit was secretly researching a project. And there was the picture of Fang Hao pulling up an airplane wing, which was screenshot and shared by the walking 500,000 to Eagle''s side. Also there were some satellite photos, showing the tracks of some ships'' activities on the sea. But since the image was too fuzzy, they couldn''t make out what it was. Eagle''s side was researching overnight what this fished-up object was. They also suspected that their own plane had fallen into Rabbit''s hands. But without any evidence, they couldn''t assert anything. Now, the only thing they had was this screenshot. Yet after studying it for a long time and making various comparisons and analyses, they still couldn''t determine what it was. "I feel like it''s a wing." Someone made a judgment. This conclusion received affirmation from many. But as for which plane''s wing it was. They truly had no way to determine. "Could it be our fallen plane?" "But those people didn''t go to where our plane crashed. That place is too far away from us; the plane couldn''t possibly have gone there." Eagle didn''t believe their own plane could be fished out by someone. If that were the case, it would be a huge embarrassment. Look, they spent so much manpower and resources, spent so much money, but returned empty-handed. But on the other side, it''s almost as if a mere fisherman fished out the plane. Wouldn''t that say they were incompetent? That they were incapable? How could they admit to that? Even if they reel in their own plane, they won''t admit it. They''ll never admit it to their death. To admit it would be to acknowledge their incompetence, to admit that their ability is lacking. No one wants to shoulder that responsibility. So they''ll just pass the buck to others to bear. They won''t fuss about whether the aircraft caught by Fang Hao is theirs or not. Even if it is, they''ll say it''s not. But still, they''re prepared to capitalize on this incident, just ignoring Fang Hao. Who Fang Hao is, is of little importance. That''s not the point. The point is where this plane is now. That''s what they''re worried about. ... On the other side. Zhan Hu Bureau made its move. They released a news story on the internet, showing footage of a warship and a salvage vessel. However, the thing being salvaged was an old antique plane that had been decommissioned a long time ago. The plane was at least sixty or seventy years old. The news even claimed it was a plane that had sunk during a sea battle a long time ago. Now it''s been salvaged. There are photos. Judging from the photos, it indeed looks like an old fighter, an outdated Sword 5 [or J-5]. This is their way of telling Eagle, I did indeed salvage a plane, but it''s not yours, it''s my own. Besides, I didn''t go anywhere near your area. You have no evidence that the plane I salvaged was yours. This left Eagle on the other side completely unsure of how to respond. It''s like punching into cotton. They can''t exert any force. There''s an impulse to cough up blood. They never imagined that the other side would have this tactic prepared. As for the progress of the new carrier-borne aircraft research, the Zhan Hu Bureau once again released a statement saying the research was not going well. Due to a lack of technical reserves, they planned to modify the existing Sword 10 into a carrier-based aircraft. Haha, I''ll believe you when pigs fly. Eagle, once deceived, would never believe their nonsense. But without believing, they could not get any information. As for the spies they had planted, those ''half-million walkers'', they were found out by the security departments. A good number of them have been caught recently. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This has made it even harder for them to gather information. ... And Fang Hao knew nothing about all of this. Of course, these things were none of his concern. After Fang Hao and his group returned to the island, they took some time to rest properly. When they had their fill of fun, Fang Hao and his companions were ready to say goodbye to Captain Yu and head back. Overall, their trip to Island Province was very enjoyable. "Big bro Hao, are we going home?" Go home? No. How could Fang Hao go back so soon? He hadn''t caught a single fish on this trip to Island Province, and he was not satisfied. Besides, what''s the fun in going home? He might even get stalked by a bunch of media people. How uncomfortable that would be. "We''re going to Jinghai." "I have a friend who says that the eastern waters are teeming with fish right now, it''s easy to catch a boatload. We can head over there now." That was Fang Hao''s real intention. Upon hearing this, he was already itching to go. Since he couldn''t catch fish in Island Province, might as well just change the location. A change of place can bring a change of fortune. Fang Hao always believed that one day he would catch fish. If he hadn''t caught any, then definitely, it was the place that was inadequate. "Ah..." Xiao Pang clearly didn''t expect that they would be changing locations again. "Do you want to come along?" Fang Hao asked. "Go, definitely go." Fishing with Fang Hao was so fun, Xiao Pang naturally didn''t want to miss out. He had to go. Definitely had to go. Such a good opportunity couldn''t be missed. Following Big bro Hao, you might go hungry for three days out of nine... cough, cough, wrong, it means living the life of plenty, and if push comes to shove, you could even catch fish yourself to eat. "Okay, I''ll buy the tickets; we leave tonight." Just perfect to take a plane tonight, rest for a night, then they could head out to sea to fish the next day. The timing was perfect. A true master of time management. Chapter 234 - 158: Island Tourism Ambassador and Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill (Subscription Request) Fang Hao has recently been on the island, and he has done a huge promotion for the island. The number of people coming to the island for tourism has skyrocketed, much more than before. Especially, his interactive video with the desert and the subsequent live broadcast in Selenium Sands really made a lot of people yearn to visit, with many flocking to Island Province. Before Fang Hao and his companion left, the director of Island Province''s Tourism Bureau, Xie Fei, approached them. "We sincerely thank you for promoting our Island Province during this period. After deliberation, we''ve decided to offer you the role as a tourism ambassador for Island Province." "I wonder if you would accept?" "Huh?" Fang Hao didn''t expect Island Province to approach him to be a tourism ambassador. Had he become such a hot commodity lately? First, Captain Yu from the Navy wanted to recruit him, then Director Xiao from the Special Personnel Research Office, and now the Island Province Tourism Bureau also wanted to hire him as a tourism ambassador. Compared to the first two offers, this tourism ambassador role seemed less troubling. However. "I''m not well-known or influential; I''m afraid I may not be up to the task." Fang Hao still wanted to decline. "Bro, if you''re not up to the task, I don''t know who is." "You have tens of millions of popularity online; you have advantages others don''t." "Brother Fang Hao, stop considering and just accept." The Desert immediately couldn''t bear to watch and egged him on. "Yeah, Brother Hao." Ah Liu Tong and the rest also chimed in. This Everyone had something to say, trying to convince Fang Hao. The mood was such that if you didn''t agree, we would keep talking until you did. In the end, Fang Hao, reluctantly, had no choice but to agree. "All right then." Fang Hao didn''t decline any further. Seeing Fang Hao''s agreement, Xie Fei also breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled, reaching out to shake hands with Fang Hao. "Mr. Fang Hao, congratulations on officially becoming Island Province''s tourism ambassador." "Thank you." Just like that, Fang Hao became the tourism ambassador for Island Province. The official website also announced Fang Hao''s role as the tourism ambassador for Island Province, which attracted the attention of numerous netizens. "Wow, the streamer has become the tourism ambassador for Island Province???" "That''s so cool." "I definitely need to visit Island Province this year." It''s undeniable that Fang Hao''s popularity was immense, akin to that of an A-list celebrity. Though not in the entertainment industry, his popularity was unmatched by many. Not to mention his appeal. He had just become the tourism ambassador for Island Province, and instantly attracted a bunch of fans to visit. For Fang Hao, the matter with Island Province was nearly at an end. That night, they left. Fang Hao and Xiao Pang flew directly from the island to Jinghai, a journey that took nearly four hours. They took a flight starting at seven, and by the time they arrived in Jinghai, it was already eleven o''clock. Upon exiting the airport, Fang Hao''s friend was waiting at the airport exit. Seeing the two, he waved to them. Fang Hao hugged the man upon seeing him. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s really been a long time since we saw each other, I''ve been asking you to visit Jinghai, but you never came." "See, now I''m here." "Come on, introduce me to your friend." He took Xiao Pang over and did a simple introduction, "Lao Gao, this is my friend Chen Sheng, you can call him Xiao Pang." "This is Lao Gao, a friend I''ve known for many years." "Since you''re a friend of Haozi, you''re my friend too, welcome to Jinghai." Lao Gao greeted with a smile. And said hello to Xiao Pang. "Thank you." "You''re welcome." Then he led the two towards the parking lot and put their luggage in the trunk. "Let''s go have dinner first, then I''ll send you to the hotel to rest." "We''ll have breakfast at nine tomorrow morning, then go to the dock at ten. I''ve already booked the boat, so we can head straight out when it''s time." Lao Gao had their itinerary well planned. Fang Hao had no objections, "No problem." Xiao Pang looked to Fang Hao; if he had no problem, then Xiao Pang also had no problem. Lao Gao took them to a genuine local restaurant for a meal, to experience local delicacies. After such a long flight, they were starving. The two hadn''t eaten much on the plane mainly because the plane food wasn''t tasty, having eaten just a few bites before giving up. "Hey, this shrimp taste is really good." "I love this Gold fish." "And this steamed grouper isn''t bad either." "" Really, the small restaurant Lao Gao took them to was quite good. Despite its small size and lack of luxurious decor, it had a certain charm to it. "Lao Gao, it seems you''re living quite well in Jinghai." "I''m just doing okay, nothing compared to you. You''re famous now." Lao Gao laughed, "I heard that you went to the island and caught a whale, and even tamed it in the end. How did you manage that?" Cough... The method of taming, now that I think about it, seems a bit over the top. "Let''s not talk about that." "Let''s talk about this fishing trip we''re going on." Fang Hao promptly changed the subject. This was also his interest in coming all the way to Jinghai. It was to go fishing in the Eastern Sea. The fish resources in the Eastern Sea are quite different from those in the Southern Sea. The area is rich in fish species, with many types of fish to be found. Chapter 235 - 158: Island Tourism Ambassador and Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill (Subscription Request)_2 "The recent volcanic eruption next door seems to be the cause, as a large number of bluefin spearfish and deep-sea cutlassfish have swarmed into our Eastern Sea area, making them really easy to catch. They went fishing just two days ago and had a huge haul, averaging several hundred pounds of spearfish per person." Old Gao also informed Fang Hao of the situation, which really piqued Fang Hao''s interest. An average of several hundred pounds of spearfish per personwhat could be crazier than that? This immediately ignited Fang Hao''s passion for fishing. Especially when hearing about the spearfish, Fang Hao became even more excited. Last time, no, the time before last when they went fishing for spearfish, he basically came back empty-handed, only Ye''s cousin managed to catch one. Fang Hao and Xiao Pang didn''t catch any. However, Fang Hao''s situation was even worse than Xiao Pang''s. At least Xiao Pang caught some other fish apart from not catching any spearfish. But as for him... he caught nothing but a torpedo. So, Fang Hao had a chip on his shoulder. Upon hearing from Old Gao about the spearfish frenzy in the Eastern Sea this time... hehe, now was his chance. A chance to redeem himself. No matter what, he had to catch a spearfish this time. Fang Hao wasn''t asking for much; he didn''t expect to catch a whole boatload, he just wanted to catch one. That would fulfill his wish. "How about it, I told you the news the moment I heard it." "You''re a real brother, Old Gao." "Brotherhood is in the heart." "So this time we go out to sea, catching spearfish is our main goal." That was their plan. Old Gao also rented a boat, spending almost a hundred thousand yuan. But this sum wasn''t a big deal for Old Gao; he mainly wanted to invite Fang Hao over to play, to enjoy fishing together. They''ve been friends for many years and hadn''t seen each other for a long time. He had always asked Fang Hao to come, but he never did. It wasn''t that Fang Hao didn''t want to, but at that time he had no money, not even enough for the travel expenses, nor to buy fishing gear. You tell me if that''s not embarrassing. It''s only now that live streaming has taken off, and his income has skyrocketed. Just from Hu Ya''s platform alone, a single live stream can bring in hundreds of thousands or even a million yuan in gifts. Now he didn''t have to worry about money at all, having a bit of savings himself. He guessed... he must have about ten million yuan to his name. Indeed, once you become a hot live streamer, you really earn money like it''s nothing. No wonder so many people want to be internet celebrities, to become live streamers. When Fang Hao first started live streaming, he also had the same idea: to make some money. "Tomorrow we set sail, and it''ll be a voyage of over ten hours, so tonight everyone needs to eat well and sleep well to have energy for tomorrow." "The waves in the Eastern Sea are quite big, two-meter waves are considered calm, and it''s common to see seven or eight-meter waves, so you should all be mentally prepared." Man, these waves are really no joke. Like, in the Southern Sea, the waves are much smaller. Clearly, it''s very different. "I have seasickness medicine ready, so if you get seasick, just ask me for it when you board the ship tomorrow." Old Gao made sure to give them a heads up. Neither of them had been to the East Sea before, so he needed to share all the relevant details with them. To prevent any issues. "Alright." Fang Hao wasn''t prone to seasickness, but Xiao Pang needed to be cautious. He did get seasick. On his first voyage, he was miserably seasick. Although he gradually got used to it later and no longer felt ill, it was uncertain if he would get seasick again going to the Eastern Sea this time. If it''s really as Old Gao described, there''s a good chance he''ll be seasick. Better to be prepared. If seasickness medicine is needed, then take it. "Alright then, I''ll take you guys back to the hotel to rest." After dinner, Old Gao took them back to the hotel to rest. Rest for the night and recharge. "It''s best not to make calls on those little cards tonight, conserve your energy." After dropping them off at the hotel, Old Gao gave them a meaningful look, "After we come back from fishing, I''ll take you guys for a ''full-service''." "..." What the heck, isn''t that way off-topic? Someone as decent as me would never be involved in such things. "You should head back too." Fang Hao waved his hand, indicating Old Gao to head back and rest. He has quite a lot to do tomorrow, so he better not skimp on rest. "Alright, see you tomorrow." And just like that, Old Gao left. His house wasn''t far from the hotel, just a ten-minute drive, so he arrived quickly. After Old Gao left, Fang Hao and Xiao Pang also completed the hotel check-in procedures. Finally, they could comfortably lie down on the bed and rest. But before that, Fang Hao still had something to do... he had yet to open a Black Gold Treasure Box. It was the reward for achieving twenty million popularity in his livestream. He immediately prepared to open it. [Would you like to open the Black Gold Treasure Box now?] The system, as always, sent an inquiry. "Yes." Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The same process, with no change. [Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Golden Right Foot.] [Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill.] [Congratulations to the host for obtaining Infinite Strength Card*10] The rewards were quickly distributed, and this time, Fang Hao saw that there were only three rewards. The first reward was the Golden Right Foot. It had a similar ability to the Golden Right Hand he obtained last time, but this time it was in the foot instead of the hand. When Fang Hao sensed it, he could feel the change in his right foot, a faint golden light emanating before quickly disappearing again. The second reward was the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill, which, as the name suggests, is an elixir for cleansing the meridians and marrow, transforming the body. That''s a really nice item. He could try it out later. Fang Hao also felt that practicing the Innate Skill had hit a bottleneck these past two days, and the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill came at the perfect time to test out. Then came the third reward, ten Infinite Strength Cards. His previous cards had been used up quite quickly, leaving only a few. He didn''t expect to be rewarded with another ten this time, which meant Fang Hao didn''t have to worry about running out of cards anymore. The system rewards this time around were quite good, not at all inferior to the last time. After checking all the rewards, Fang Hao held one pill in his hand. It was the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill that had just been awarded. After reading the pill''s description, Fang Hao decided to use it right away. He closed his eyes and swallowed it in one gulp... As soon as the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill entered his mouth, it dissolved instantly. It was the kind of feeling that melted on contact, followed by a warm flow through the body''s meridians, bringing immense comfort. Too comfortable. But it didn''t end there. Fang Hao''s skin also began to excrete black dirt, which were impurities from within the body. The Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill was cleansing the impurities from his body, bringing his physical condition to an optimal state. Truly achieving the effect of marrow cleansing. The process lasted for about half an hour before it came to an end. When Fang Hao opened his eyes, he quickly smelled a sour stench. The odor was coming from him. Fang Hao couldn''t stand it and immediately went to the bathroom to wash away all the impurities. After cleaning up, he discovered that his skin had become crystal clear and even whiter. Whiter than many girls. More importantly, Fang Hao also found that his looks had improved, and he had become handsomer. His whole demeanor had changed, too. When he saw himself in the mirror, Fang Hao was startled. Whoa... the effects are astonishing, looking at the reflection in the mirror, someone might think I had plastic surgery. Besides the changes in appearance, Fang Hao noticed that his physical fitness had also improved greatly, and his strength had doubled once again. From the original five to six hundred jin, it had become a thousand jin of strength. The progress was truly immense. He truly had become a Hercules. Moreover, after consuming the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill, Fang Hao''s physical aptitude had also improved greatly. The benefits were multifold. "Wow... it''s like I''ve struck gold." ... Chapter 236 - 159 Lao Mo, I Want to Eat Fish (Please Subscribe) The effects of the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill greatly exceeded Fang Hao''s expectations, much better than he had imagined. It was like he had a whole new body, with significant improvements in physical fitness. His strength and reaction speed had both increased significantly. Don''t be fooled by his softer skin; it''s also more resilient and not the type that breaks upon touch, possessing some protective ability, and perhaps even mosquitoes can''t pierce through his skin now. Bone Marrow Cleansing. It was a change from the inside out, not just a mere external alteration. Including his muscles and bones, everything had been strengthened, and every cell in his body was purified, removing impurities. The dark dirt previously expelled was the impurities flushed out from his body, without any minor issues. After bathing, he felt refreshed and invigorated. His vitality had improved tremendously. Fang Hao then collected the Infinite Strength Card, now holding a dozen of them. Enough for his use during this period. Taking advantage of his good condition, Fang Hao decided to practice the Innate Skill again. The effect was much better than usual, truly getting twice the result with half the effort. He could feel a faint presence of Earth Energy in his body, right in the dantian. This was something new. Could it be that he had really cultivated Inner Strength? Fang Hao was somewhat surprised. It seems that when there''s time, he should consult a martial arts expert to ask about the situation. Fang Hao didn''t understand these matters very well and needed to clarify them. Otherwise, improper practice could lead to disastrous consequences. Practice completed. Seeing that it was getting late, Fang Hao simply lay down and closed his eyes. Within seconds, he fell asleep, quickly succumbing to deep sleep. The quality of his sleep was excellent. ... The next day, Fang Hao woke up before six o''clock. Sleeping for only four hours was enough for him. After waking up, he practiced the Innate Skill again, and the internal energy grew slightly stronger. The feeling was really nice. After finishing the practice, he washed up and changed clothes. It was almost eight o''clock. That''s when Fang Hao went to wake up Xiao Pang. "Morning, Brother Hao." Xiao Pang, still groggy and not fully awake, got up in a daze and greeted Fang Hao as he opened the door. Just as he was about to enter the bathroom, he suddenly woke up completely. He seemed to realize something and turned to look at Fang Hao, examining him closely. He couldn''t believe it. "Brother Hao... did you go get plastic surgery overnight?" "..." What a thing to say. Damn, was he ugly before? He was handsome too, right? Was there a need for plastic surgery? "Why? Do you want to try it too?" Fang Hao rolled his eyes. "No, it''s just that I feel like you''ve gotten much handsomer, Brother Hao. Of course, I''m not saying you weren''t handsome before, but now you''re even more so!" This was what shocked Xiao Pang. Too surprising. And this change was quite apparent. "And your skin... it''s so white, it looks better than many girls'' skin. If you go out, I don''t know how many girls will be envious." That''s indeed the truth. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao''s skin was now softer and whiter than many girls''. "Brother Hao, if I were a girl, I''d totally fall for you." What a rejection! "Scram, scram, scram," Fang Hao felt goosebumps rising, "go love someone else, I''m not that way." "Brother Hao, did you go through a second puberty, reverse aging or something?" Xiao Pang was still curious. "Possibly." Fang Hao didn''t want to bicker too much on this topic, "Hurry and wash up, we need to leave after breakfast." "Okay, okay." Xiao Pang hurried to wash up. Once they were all ready, Lao Gao also sent a message asking if they had gotten up. Timing was perfect. When Lao Gao saw Fang Hao, his expression was just like Xiao Pang''s upon seeing him. "Did you have plastic surgery last night?" The same question. "Or did you use a magic sword?" Lao Gao''s thoughts were a bit more unique. "There shouldn''t be, currently there''s no such service that makes people handsome with a magic sword." Fang Hao''s demeanor was outstanding now. This was something many celebrities couldn''t compare to. "You''re so handsome, if you went into the entertainment industry, you''d absolutely kill it." Those so-called fresh young faces couldn''t compare to the current Fang Hao. A lot of those young idols rely on camera filters and makeup effects, which can''t compare to Fang Hao''s natural look. "How about it, brother, let''s make a band and venture into the entertainment industry. I''ll handle the groans, and you handle the slaying." This was getting more and more outrageous. What''s so good about the entertainment industry? The earnings wouldn''t be more than what he made now. Moreover, it would be harder to go fishing in the future. Besides, it''s the age of internet celebrities now; many stars are licking faces on live streams and doing merchandising. "You''re overthinking it." Fang Hao was speechless. "Let''s go, have breakfast." He didn''t dwell too much on this matter. After finishing breakfast, Lao Gao gave Xiao Pang the seasickness medicine, making these preparations in advance. Then, they packed their things, preparing to head to the dock. This trip out to sea was to fish for spearfish and deep-sea cutlassfish, and they were fully equipped. Throughout the journey, Fang Hao''s passersby-turning rate was indeed high. Not only did passing girls stare at him as if they wanted to devour him, but even some boys looked at Fang Hao differently. This was somewhat headache-inducing for Fang Hao. It seems being too handsome isn''t necessarily good; the regular kind of handsome he was before would have been enough. Chapter 237 - 159 Old Mo, I Want to Eat Fish (Please Subscribe)_2 He felt a surge of emotion in his heart. Soon, everyone arrived at the dock, where they were greeted by a dark-skinned man. "This is Lao Mo, the owner of the boat we''re renting this time. He''s our partner for this fishing trip at sea." Boss Gao introduced the man''s identity to Fang Hao and the others. "Whenever I wanted to eat fish before, I always asked Lao Mo to take me out to sea to fish." "As long as Lao Mo is with me, I can almost always catch whatever fish I want. His skill in finding fish is something you''ve never seen, definitely a notch above everyone else." Boss Gao told everyone about Lao Mo''s abilities. To make them believe that there''s no need to worry about not catching fish on this trip. "Lao Mo, I want to eat fish again." "Hehe, I''m not as incredible as Boss Gao says; I just rely on my experience and find fish casually." Lao Mo laughed heartily and didn''t mind Boss Gao''s teasing at all. "These are my friends, Fang Hao and Xiao Pang." "Hello." "Let''s board the boat then." Taking their belongings, they began to board the boat. Since the boat was only for their small group, there was no need to worry about overcrowding like on other boats. The space was quite spacious. And the equipment on the boat was very complete; they had everything. Because Boss Gao was fully responsible for this trip, Fang Hao didn''t bring out his own yacht. "The waves will be quite big today, so everyone should be careful." After boarding, Lao Mo also reminded everyone. Informing them about today''s sea conditions. "Uh-huh, no problem, the bigger the waves, the bigger the fish we''ll catch." "Don''t worry, we''re all prepared." Boss Gao was very excited. Lao Mo just smiled and didn''t fuss about it. Being used to the big waves in the Eastern Sea, he wasn''t concerned for himself but was worried that the newcomers might not be accustomed, which is why he spoke up to remind them. Since everyone was clear, they set sail. "Lao Mo, have there been many people going out to sea to fish recently?" "A lot. Just today alone, all the boats out here for fishing are packed with people." Lao Mo shared the situation with everyone. "Recently, there''s been an abundance of bluefin tuna here, many people are going out to fish." "Will that affect us with so many people?" Boss Gao was still a bit worried. After all, fishing isn''t as good when there are too many people. "No worries, I''ll take you to a spot that no one else knows about to fish," Lao Mo was completely unfazed, he had his own ways, "I guarantee you can catch at least a few hundred pounds of fish." "It''s always you, Lao Mo." Boss Gao laughed, suddenly feeling relieved. Then he turned to chat with Fang Hao, "Brother, with Lao Mo here, we''re definitely going to catch a lot of fish." To be honest, Fang Hao was quite looking forward to it. Even if not a few hundred pounds, he felt it wouldn''t be a problem to catch a few fish on this trip. As long as he could catch some fish, Fang Hao would be satisfied. It would not be in vain that he had traveled all the way from Island Province to here. They were still on the way out to sea, just having set out not long ago, with plenty of time ahead. They would be on the boat for at least a dozen hours today. Xiao Pang had taken seasickness medicine when they boarded, and so far he was in good shape. The predicted strong winds and waves had not yet appeared, and the sea was relatively calm, without any issues. Taking advantage of the downtime, Fang Hao simply started a live stream. His last live stream had been interrupted unexpectedly, which left him somewhat apologetic. However, Fang Hao couldn''t tell his viewers the reason, as they had signed a confidentiality agreement. It was impossible for him to tell everyone that the interruption was due to catching a plane, involving secrets. Sure enough. As soon as Fang Hao started the live stream, a swarm of people flooded into his room. These people were going crazy with anticipation. They had been waiting all this time for Fang Hao to go live. Ever since the last live stream was interrupted at such a critical moment, these people had nearly lost their minds with frustration. It was just a little bit more. They would have seen what was caught, but then... the stream was interrupted. You can imagine how frustrated they were. It''s like being told a story about revealing a secret to make money, sharing the winning lottery numbers for the evening, but then stopping before the last number. It drove people insane and to the verge of breakdown. During these days, they were all immensely anxious. They had been eager for Fang Hao to come online and explain what exactly happened that day and what was caught. Although people heard that Fang Hao informed the fans not to pry too much into his affairs, curiosity killed the cat. Driven by curiosity, everyone still really wanted to know. "Host, you''re finally live streaming again, sob sob sob." "I thought I would never see your livestream again." As soon as they entered the livestream room, many viewers were worried about Fang Hao. "Host, what exactly happened that day? Why did you abruptly end the livestream?" "Host, what exactly did you catch that day? Was it a plane?" That''s what they were most concerned about. Many were very concerned about whether he had caught a plane. Even though they speculated that the possibility of having caught a plane was high, speculation is just speculation, and they still wanted a definite answer. But as they kept asking, they noticed something different about Fang Hao. "Holy crap!" "Are you the host (Bro Hao)?" Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone also noticed the difference in Fang Hao. "This is too handsome!" "Host, did you go for plastic surgery during the days you didn''t stream?" "Host, which hospital did this? Tell me, I also want to go." "Bro above, don''t dream, you''re too ugly, you''d probably go bankrupt if you tried." "Host''s aura, this skin..." "Wow, Host is so handsome, I''m in love, in love." "Host, I want to have your babies." "Host, can I borrow your genes..." "..." The topic suddenly shifted. But this also let Fang Hao heave a sigh of relief. If these people kept asking what he caught last time, he really couldn''t answer. These questions, they truly couldn''t reveal. Indeed, the charm of a handsome guy is great, instantly diverting everyone''s attention elsewhere. But seeing so many people asking if he had undergone plastic surgery also gave him a headache. The effect of the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill was too good. It made many people think he might have had plastic surgery. But he swears, he really hadn''t. He has always been this handsome, okay. As for those more outrageous comments, Fang Hao didn''t respond to them. "I was born this way, born beautiful, it grew out naturally, not surgically made." "Everyone, stop asking about which plastic surgery hospital I went to." "Pff." "Host is aging in reverse." "Jealous. If only I could be one-tenth as handsome as the host, I wouldn''t be single." "Bro, don''t overthink it, your single status has nothing to do with whether you''re handsome." "And, the host, he''s also single." Critical hit! Damn, getting shot while lying down. What does this have to do with me. "You''re talking nonsense, that''s because I just don''t feel like looking yet. You don''t know, the girls that chase me, they line up all the way to Gaul Chicken." "Host is starting to boast." "Anyway, there are two things I''m pretty confident about the host - one is catching fish, the other is finding a partner." "Hahaha, that hit home, brother." Everyone was instantly amused. The atmosphere in the livestream room was very good. "Eh? Host, where are you going to today?" "It seems like Gaul Chicken isn''t here either." "Host, aren''t you in Island Province?" Everyone started to notice that Fang Hao''s surroundings were different, a clear sign that he was out at sea. The people accompanying Fang Hao out to sea this time were different from last time, and everyone became curious. They were wondering if he had left the island to go elsewhere. "You guessed it right, I''m not in Island Province right now." "I''m currently in Jinghai." "???" "I''m going, I just flew to the island, and you''re telling me you went to Jinghai?" Some viewers who wanted to find Fang Hao ended up missing out. Chapter 238 - 160: Is a Mermaid Considered a Human or a Fish? (Please Subscribe) "Ah? I missed the streamer again?" "Wuwu, just got off the plane and saw this message, so depressed." These fans immediately felt down. They went to the Island Province specifically because Fang Hao became the tourism ambassador there, hoping for a chance encounter. But what happened? He had already left the island. They arrived right on the heels of his departure. A perfect miss. This incited an urge to cough up blood. What''s more depressing is... "Ahhh, damn it, I just left Jinghai for the island, and the streamer just happened to come to Jinghai from the island? Is this a joke on me?" Seeing this fan''s predicament, the other initially gloomy fans seemed to cheer up in an instant, their mood brightening. Compared to this poor guy, they were much better off. It''s all about comparisons. When others are worse off than you, your own misfortunes seem less significant. "I usually don''t laugh at others, unless I can''t help it... Hahaha." sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Bro, you''re really having a rough time." "But the scenery on the island is nice, you can still enjoy yourself there for a while." The chat room quickly livened up. Of course, these fans who wanted to run into Fang Hao were in the minority. Most people who went to the island were attracted by the scenery and went there to travel. After making fun of the ''unfortunate'' fan, everyone turned their attention back to Fang Hao. "So, streamer, you''re in the Eastern Sea now." "I''ve been watching some other Fishing streamers'' videos these past few days, and it seems they''re all in the East Sea. They say the fishing is explosive in this sea region recently, lots of gold-gun fish." "A lot of people who went there to fish caught a lot." Some fans had watched some fishing videos during these days and happened to see some bloggers fishing in the Eastern Sea catching a lot of fish in this period. "Right, I''m now in the Eastern Sea." Fang Hao confirmed he had just set out. "No wonder the streamer left so quickly." "Oh no, the streamer isn''t going to catch fish this time, is he?" Some fans immediately started worrying. "Don''t worry." But most fans were not worried at all and were quite calm. "Don''t you guys know the streamer well enough by now?" "With the streamer''s luck, even if a fish bites, it''ll probably just cut the line and escape." "The streamer''s performance will still be remarkably consistent." "Hehe, you''re right." "Let''s guess what the streamer will catch this time." With that, the conversation among the fans got lively again. "Right, what exactly did the streamer catch when the last broadcast was interrupted?" "Was it that Eagle family''s F35?" This question had been lingering in many people''s minds, they all wanted to know. But Fang Hao just wouldn''t answer them or tell them. It was practically torture for them. It became a mystery. "Streamer, can you give us a hint?" Everyone was hoping. But... Fang Hao wasn''t about to give them a straight answer. "Let''s not worry about what was caught last time." "Let''s focus on the catch from this sea trip." At this time, the sea waves were gradually getting stronger, and the rocking of the boat became more pronounced. Fang Hao finally understood why the old Gao said that waves over two meters were considered relatively calm. The big waves in the Eastern Sea were indeed not something other places could compare with. Now that the sea was rough, Fang Hao temporarily paused the live broadcast. Xiao Pang was still doing okay because he had taken Seasickness Medicine earlier, so he wasn''t feeling seasick for the moment, just a little unused to the constant rocking. It was mainly a bit scary, the first time experiencing such big winds and waves at sea. The waves were probably about four or five meters high by then. But fortunately, he had been out to sea a couple of times before and had witnessed all sorts of emergencies, so his mental resilience had improved, and he could cope. If this had happened before, he would probably have been frightened to the point of wetting himself. Old Gao was quite accustomed to it and didn''t have any problems. But what surprised Old Gao was Fang Hao''s calmness. Thankfully, the wind and waves did not last too long, just a little over two hours, and then things calmed down again. However, Xiao Pang started to feel unwell. He was already lying down on the boat. It seemed that even with the Seasickness Medicine, under such rough conditions, he was struggling a bit. After braving the stormy seas for over ten hours, they finally reached their destination. By that time, it was already late at night. Perfect for night fishing. Xiao Pang had also recovered by then. After having a quick bite to eat on the boat, everyone was ready to start night fishing. Fang Hao also resumed the live broadcast. This time was prime viewing for the audience. Most young people nowadays are night owls. Who goes to bed early? Staying up until two or three in the morning is common. It was just before eleven o''clock, still early. "The streamer is back." "Is the streamer starting to fish?" "There won''t be another interruption in the live broadcast this time, right?" "Will the streamer catch something again tonight?" "Streamer, why not aim for something big this time?" "Uh uh uh, better take it easy. Nobody wants the live broadcast to be interrupted again." Feeling uneasy. Deep down, everyone was still itching to find out what was caught last time. Chapter 239 - 160: Is a Mermaid Considered Human or Fish? (Seeking Subscriptions)_2 Inquiring online, it didn''t take long for the post to disappear. So the group of netizens still felt it was better not to catch anything during the livestream that might lead to it being shut down. But. The more this was the case, the more people wanted to catch something completely unexpected. They wanted to stir things up. Only then would it be more thrilling, more exciting. The group of netizens was still looking forward to Fang Hao''s performance, hoping he could catch something different. Ideally something that would shock everyone. That would be awesome. "Hey hey, do you guys think there are mermaids underwater, can we try catching a mermaid to see?" Some netizens even fantasized about catching a mermaid. "If we really catch a mermaid, then is it a fish or a human?" "Mermaid? Fishman? Uh this." It seemed to really stump everyone for a moment, as it was hard to decide whether it was a fish or something else. It''s a special kind of creature. "If it''s a fish, can you eat it? How''s the meat?" This guy was truly a foodie, even eyeing the mermaid. "Um..." "Dude, can you stop thinking about eating? This is a mermaid." "You sure you could eat it if it has a human upper body and a fish tail?" "If we''re not eating it, can we use it then? At least it has an upper body." The interests got even more peculiar. "" "Damn, why fish for a mermaid when you could hook a nuclear submarine? Now that would be thrilling, probably make the whole world go crazy!" That was actually true. If you really caught a nuclear submarine, the whole world would be shocked. A nuclear submarine, that''s a major weapon, a strategic asset. Lurking in the ocean depths all year round, it possesses tremendous deterrent power. Imagine if someone managed to haul it up, the entire world would surely be astounded. That''s too thrilling. The more they thought about it, the more stimulating it became, and instantly, the netizens in the livestream got excited. They began to imagine the scene of catching a nuclear submarine. But whether it could be caught or not was still a long shot. Catching a nuclear submarine isn''t that easy; it''s hard enough to even spot one, let alone catch one. If it were that easy to catch, it wouldn''t be a major weapon in the arsenal of nations. "Don''t think too much, let''s just see how the host performs tonight." "I think the host won''t have a quiet night, he''s still going to catch something." On the boat. Fang Hao and the others had already started fishing. The goal this time was mainly to catch tuna and deep-sea ribbon fish. Of course, the main target was bluefin tuna. Bluefin tuna is known as the Rolls-Royce of sashimi, extremely valuable. Not something you could compare with the yellowfin tuna they used to catch. The value of the two is worlds apart. Just so happened he was feeling peckish, and if he could catch a tuna, he could immediately enjoy it right there. Freshly caught, freshly eaten; absolutely the freshest. It would satisfy both his cravings and his desire to catch fish. Two birds with one stone. It was a rare tuna boom, and missing out on this opportunity would be a real shame. He definitely didn''t want to come all this way for nothing. If they come all this way and catch nothing, it would all be for naught. Fang Hao definitely would not settle for that. With this massive surge of fish in the sea, this was the best chance. He refused to believe that he would come up empty-handed this time! With Captain Old Mo, a professional fish spotter leading the way, and himself well-prepared, how could he possibly fail to catch anything. At that moment, the sea was not too choppy. The weather was also fairly nice. If they caught fish today, it would certainly be a day to remember. "I don''t know why, but I''m really excited today." "So I think, I''m definitely going to catch a fish this time." "Maybe I''ll even be the first to catch one!" Fang Hao was brimming with confidence. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Heh, the host is at it again." However, the netizens in the livestream threw cold water on it. "The more confident the host is, the more at ease we feel." "It''s stable, the host won''t catch a fish again this time." Everyone was quite calm. Such a scene, it felt like they had been through countless times before. Everyone had gotten used to it. Whether he could catch a fish or not, they''d know what it was when he actually caught something. Fang Hao was accustomed to the group in the livestream room and did not care about their mockery. After all, facts speak for themselves; catching a fish would be the best comeback. Let''s see who will mock whom then. "Right now, there are a lot of fish nearby, definitely the best time to fish," the Captain added. He brought everyone to this place, where there were plenty of fish and few people. Unlike other spots crowded with several fishing boatswhat''s the point of fishing there? They could be influenced by the others. How could they fish there? But now it was different, their boat was the only one nearby, undisturbed, perfect for a peaceful fishing session. "Hehe, Captain, don''t worry. If I don''t catch at least a few hundred pounds today, I won''t believe it," Old Gao was also very confident. Just then, Fang Hao''s fishing rod began to move. "Look, I told you, I knew I''d be the first to catch a fish tonight." Fang Hao smiled immediately upon feeling the movement of the rod. He truly felt the activity on his rod this time as the bobber sank down into the sea. Plus, judging from the touch coming from the rod, there was definitely something fish-like below. He couldn''t be wrong about that. Whether it was a fish or something else, he could still make that judgment. "Stop showing off, host!" "Don''t celebrate too early." Upon seeing how happy Fang Hao was, the group in the livestream room instantly became unhappy. It was like the law of conservation of energy: when he was happy, they were not. So, they prayed that Fang Hao would not catch a fish, or rather, that there would be a slight ''accident'' during the process of pulling it up. "Maybe there''s a sea turtle or a whale down there?" When he saw that comment, Fang Hao actually tensed up. He was truly afraid. If he caught either of those again, he would break down. "It shouldn''t be so unlucky." Fang Hao comforted himself in his heart, also praying he would not catch either of those things. "Hmm? It''s quite spry." As Fang Hao watched the fishing line being stretched out again, the creature at the deep end darting about, his heart lifted. This vibrant feeling, that definitely wasn''t a sea turtle. Sea turtles weren''t that fast. As for a whale probably not either. Judging from the weight transmitted through his hands, it didn''t seem like a whale. So, it really might be a fish. "Could it be Tuna?" Fang Hao''s heart swelled with joy. The others on the boat were also attentive to Fang Hao''s progress, equally anticipating his successful start. It would surely make for a smooth night. However, just then. Fang Hao suddenly felt a strong tug on the fishing line below. It was as if something even bigger had suddenly grabbed the line, pulling it instantly. At that moment, Fang Hao felt a bit worried. No way was there a bigger fish passing by, possibly having eaten the catch? Fang Hao had experienced this before: once when fishing, he ended up with only a fish head. Definitely not. Fang Hao prayed in his heart, hoping not to end up with just a fish head. That feeling was worse than losing a fish or not catching any at all. Realizing something was wrong, Fang Hao hurriedly reeled in his line. But he hadn''t pulled in two meters before he discovered the line was stuck. Immovable. As if the other end had hooked onto something massive, something very heavy. Fang Hao wasn''t clear about the situation beneath the sea at that moment, temporarily unable to guess if it was snagged on the bottom or some other scenario. He couldn''t even be sure whether the hook''s other end was in the big fish or somewhere else. Hard to judge. The situation under the sea just now was too complicated. He could only be sure that what he initially caught was a fish. But after that he wasn''t certain. Maybe his fish was eaten by a bigger fish, and now the hook was on the bigger fish''s side? That was a reasonable guess. But what kind of fish was this, so heavy! Chapter 240 - 161: The Sunken Ship, the Lost Treasures of Yuanming Garden! (Seeking Subscriptions) The situation beneath the sea was very complicated. No one knew what had just happened down there during that time. Fang Hao was making judgments based on the difference in force transmitted through the fishing rod. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, he did not know whether he had caught a big fish or something else. Because it was too heavy. Even he could not pull it. But judging from the previous performance, it was probably not snagged on the bottom, it was certainly something that had been hooked. It was just unclear what had been caught. He could not judge for the moment. Fang Hao tried to exert force. His strength had now reached the level of a thousand catties, much stronger than before. Initially using seventy percent of his strength, the thing beneath remained completely unmoved. Eh? What the hell was it that was so heavy? This time, Fang Hao used all his strength, yet it remained absolutely still. It felt almost the same as the last time he had caught an airplane. Damn, could it be? Another airplane? But that shouldn''t be possible. He had clearly felt like he was catching a fish just before, how could it have turned into an airplane. Could it be there was a deep-sea leviathan below that had eaten the fish he caught? Or perhaps... a blue whale? After all, blue whales were so massive, weighing tens or even hundreds of tons; catching one would probably feel similar to this immovable sensation. Regardless of what it was, Fang Hao still wanted to reel it in to see. This was the first catch for him, and he wanted to see what it was he had hooked. To see if it was a big fish or something else. Since his own strength was insufficient to pull it up, he could only rely on another ability. The power of the Golden Right Hand activated, and his strength instantly increased tenfold. A thousand catties of force became ten thousand catties. Yet, there was still no movement. The result was the same as when he had caught the airplane before. He didn''t know what to say; the things he had caught these two times were so heavy, it was beyond his imagination. This ocean truly was mysterious. The more he fished at sea, the more he could feel this mysterious and unfathomable sensation. The thing beneath absolutely was a ''giant object.'' But what the ''giant object'' was, he still needed to reel it in to find out. Fang Hao also wanted to know what dared to eat the fish he had caught. Fortunately, he now had an Infinite Strength Card in hand, and immediately used another one. After he used the Infinite Strength Card, that feeling of being full of power returned. This time, Fang Hao attempted to use twenty tons of force, but still, there was no movement. However... The draft of the boat beneath his feet had increased. Luckily, the boat they were on was not small and, for now, there were no problems. It was just that the vessel had begun to lean a bit to one side. Fang Hao continued to exert force, increasing his strength. But the thing below still did not budge. The boat tilted even more. The people around all watched Fang Hao in amazement, They could naturally feel the tilt of the boat. What was going on? It felt as if... a lot of weight had suddenly been added to one side of the boat. In reality, it was the mutual force of action; as Fang Hao applied his strength to the object below, that same force also acted upon the boat beneath his feet. Therefore, everyone was surprised to see the boat tilt. What exactly was happening? Everyone was looking at Fang Hao. At this moment, Fang Hao himself was shocked. This... What on earth was this thing that was even heavier than the last airplane he had caught? He was now using a force of thirty tons, but still, there was no movement. Fang Hao didn''t know whether to continue increasing his strength, especially since he had to consider whether the boat beneath his feet could withstand it or not. His strength could be increased continuously, but the boat he stood on had a limit to its capacity, dictated by tonnage. However, as he pondered, It seemed like there was some activity from the thing below at this moment. Hmm? What was happening? Before Fang Hao could understand, it seemed like the object below had loosened. An indescribable sensation, as if a domino effect had occurred. What was this situation? Although he didn''t quite understand what was happening, Fang Hao wasn''t about to miss this opportunity, and decided to reel it in first to take a look. To see what he had caught would allow a better assessment of the situation at the sea bottom. A few seconds later. Suddenly, Fang Hao felt a lightness in his hand; the weight of the object he was holding had significantly decreased. The sudden drop in weight almost caused Fang Hao to lose his balance and fall backward. Fortunately, his reflexes were quick, and he managed to stabilize in time. This was the benefit of having taken the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill; at this moment, his physical condition was incomparable to any ordinary day. However, to the others, Fang Hao''s performance did not seem particularly unusual. They all thought that the fish Fang Hao had hooked had snapped the line and escaped. Since the weight of the catch had greatly decreased, their boat, which had been slightly tilting, now returned to normal as well. At least everyone could not feel it tilting anymore. After all, a boat at sea was subject to a slight rocking due to the flow of the water. But Fang Hao was pondering the situation with the object in his hands. It was similar to the last time he had caught an airplane; he had hooked it, and then the object had torn apart. This made him speculate whether he had caught another airplane this time. But if it were an airplane, then nearly thirty tons of force he had used before couldn''t mean an airplane would be immovable, could it? What could it be? A sunken ship, perhaps? This probability was high. Chapter 241 - 161: The Sunken Ship, the Lost Treasures of Yuanming Garden! (Seeking Subscriptions)_2 Still gotta haul up whatever I''ve got on the line. Looks like I''ve probably hooked a part of some ''gigantic object'' again. This time, the remaining part shouldn''t be too heavy, probably around ten tons. Fang Hao started to reel in his line. With just this much weight, it''s now a piece of cake for him. The others, watching Fang Hao''s performance, were completely befuddled. They had no clue what was going on. "??" "How come I don''t get what the streamer is fishing for?" "Could it really be a fish?" Mainly because Fang Hao acted so convincingly at first like he had caught a fish. But as things progressed, they became increasingly perplexed. They had no idea what was happening. The ocean is just too mysterious. "No way, it can''t be a fish." "If he had really caught a fish, would the streamer be this quiet? He''d have shown off by now." Most of the viewers didn''t believe Fang Hao had caught a fish. Moreover, Fang Hao''s manner didn''t seem like someone who had caught one. They understood Fang Hao too well; given his personality, if he had caught a fish, he''d be boasting and showing off by now, not staying as quiet as he was. So, they were certain it wasn''t a fish. Maybe at first, he did catch a fish, but what happened afterwards was anyone''s guess. Even those on the boat didn''t understand what Fang Hao had hooked. "It can''t be another plane, can it?" Xiao Pang had been fishing with Fang Hao all along, and the way Fang Hao was fishing this time reminded him of the last time they had hooked a plane. It all felt so familiar. So, he speculated whether it could be another plane. The situation where initially it was hard to pull up, then suddenly it felt like the line had snapped and he nearly fell over, and then he continued to reel in the catch. It was pretty clear that whatever they''d hooked had come apart, and only a part of it had been reeled in. All speculations could only be confirmed once Fang Hao had hauled the item up. Everyone watched Fang Hao. All waiting for him to reel the thing in. After about ten minutes. Fang Hao quickly pulled up an object. Bang. The thing hadn''t even surfaced when a loud noise was heardit was the object he''d reeled in hitting the side of the boat. This indicated just how big the caught object was. The impact also gave the people on the boat quite the scare. Fortunately, the impact wasn''t serious, so there was no need to worry about the boat being damaged. But it also piqued everyone''s curiosity; all eyes turned to the sea, wanting to know what had been caught. After Fang Hao adjusted the angle a bit and then began to slowly reel in the object, all the boat''s lights were directed at it. When they finally made out what it was, everyone was shocked. Because what Fang Hao pulled up looked like a small house. In fact, it was the superstructure from the upper deck of a ship that Fang Hao had fished up. This meant... there was a sunken ship beneath the sea. The superstructure of the ship was covered in rust and mostly corroded, with various marine life attached to it. No wonder, after all, being underwater, the corrosive nature of sea water is quite strong, and since the ship was made of steel, it would be odd if it didn''t rust. However, it was precisely because the ship was made of metal that it also meant... this ship hadn''t been down there for too long. At most, it was a matter of one or two hundred years. But it was precisely because the rust was so severe that the superstructure had become detached from the hull and been reeled in by Fang Hao. "Haha, see, I told you, with the streamer''s luck, there''s no need to worry, he surely couldn''t catch any fish, all of you were overthinking it before." "Now you can relax, right?" "What did he catch this time?" Soon, everyone''s attention was captured by this discovery. "This time it''s not a plane, it seems like it''s something from a ship." "This is the superstructure from the ship''s deck." "Holy moly, did the streamer really pull that up?" "Doesn''t that mean there''s a sunken ship down there?" Everyone quickly came to that realization, understanding that there was a shipwreck below. "The host''s strength is seriously terrifying. He managed to fish this upit''s made of metal and probably weighs several tons, right?" "Could be even more than that." "Yikes..." The group was scared by Fang Hao''s strength. "But it might also be due to the buoyancy of the sea water that the host was able to fish it up." Fortunately, there were other viewers who explained it for Fang Hao, saving him a lot of trouble. So he didn''t have to find reasons to explain. "What kind of shipwreck is this, exactly?" Once they knew that what was caught was a shipwreck, everyone got curious about the identity of this ship. They wanted to know where it came from. If it was an ordinary shipwreck, of course, it would be worthless. But if it held other special significance, that would be a different story. Just like the thousand-year-old shipwreck Fang Hao found in the Tongyang River a long time ago, which was of great value. Now, they are even building a museum for it, planning to place all the items from the shipwreck inside the museum, making it a sightseeing spot in the future. A museum built specifically for this shipwreck, you can imagine how many items are inside. Its value is unimaginable. So many are also wondering whether this shipwreck under the sea has any value. "I can''t figure it out." "But this is a steel ship... it probably hasn''t been long, maybe just a hundred or two hundred years ago." The crowd''s estimates on time weren''t too far off. What could be so great about such a short period? Unless the shipwreck contained a lot of Gold and such, that would be different. "It would be great if there were something to prove the origin of this ship." Everyone sighed inwardly. But they knew it was difficult. Just with a superstructure of a ship, how could you guess? ... On Fang Hao''s side, when he saw what he had fished up, he was a bit speechless himself. Also, he saw that above this superstructure, there was a... fish head. Yes, a fish head. The rest of the fish body seemed to have been bitten off. And this fish head was quite big, looking like it weighed about thirty or forty pounds. Such a pity. Seeing this fish head, Fang Hao''s heart was bleeding. Damn it. This must have been when he caught a fish that was thrashing around and got noticed by a bigger fish, which chased it all the way here; then the fish got entangled with the shipwreck''s superstructure with its fishing line, and its body got bitten off and carried away by the big fish. Leaving just this fish head, and then this superstructure got tangled up with it. And then... the next thing was fishing it up. Fang Hao''s speculation was quite reasonable. He felt like he had guessed most of it. Now, his heart hurt even more. His heart was bleeding. He was so close to catching a fish this time and who would have thought he''d encounter such a situation. His luck was just too bad. Left with only a fish head again. What use was this fish head to him, when he wasn''t planning to eat it? Truly speechless. The fish was gone, and he fished up a shipwreck, no, part of a shipwreck. What use could this part of the shipwreck be? All rusty metal, with lots of seaweed on it, and ocean microorganisms and such. Even if it were given to a scrap collector, they might not even want it. A shipwreck like this probably doesn''t have anything valuable. However, Fang Hao still planned to use the Mechanical Eye to check out the origin of this shipwreck. He didn''t bring this thing up onto the boat after all. Now, there was no room for this superstructure on the boat unless they dismantled their cockpit. Fang Hao just used the fishing rod to keep it afloat, conveniently floating beside the boat. He first secured the fishing rod onto the boat, to fix it in place, and then he went next to this object for a close inspection; after that, he saw the information about this shipwreck. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Shipwreck''s superstructure] [The component belongs to the ''Robinson'' ship, which during the period when the Yuanming Garden was set on fire, looted a large number of cultural relics from the garden, preparing to transport them away. But during the transportation, it encountered the biggest storm in history and collided with another ship, sinking to the bottom of the sea...] Chapter 242 - 162: The Lost National Treasure! (Please Subscribe) What! When Fang Hao saw the message above, he was completely shaken! This... this sunken ship turned out to be from the period when Yuanming Garden was set on fire, it was one of those allied forces'' ships. He certainly knew that period of history, they stole too many treasures from the dynasty at that time, and then transported them away ship by ship. No one knows how much was taken, which led to a massive outflow of our cultural relics, lost overseas, the pain in the hearts of countless countrymen. You should know that back then, Yuanming Garden was meticulously created by consecutive emperors over one hundred and fifty years, pooling a great deal of resources, employing numerous skilled craftsmen, pouring the sweat and blood of millions of laborers to build a grand and beautiful imperial garden. Can you guess how many treasures were housed within? Moreover, it wasn''t only Yuanming Garden that was plundered at the time, but several other places as well, accumulating too many treasures, numbering in the millionsa colossal figure. From bronze ritual vessels of the pre-Qin period to famous calligraphy and paintings from various dynasties and all kinds of rare and exotic treasures. Thinking about the sheer quantity transported ship by ship, one can only imagine how vast it was. Now, Fang Hao has fished up one of these ships. This sunken ship is called the ''Robinson''. According to the information from Mechanical Eye, this ship sank to the bottom of the ocean after encountering a storm and colliding with another vessel at the time. In that case, aside from the one that''s been fished up, there is another sunken ship beneath. This is no ordinary sunken ship. But a ship filled with innumerable cultural relics and treasures of enormous value. Phew... Excited, tense. Fang Hao exhibited such emotions for the first time upon learning this news. Catching this sunken ship means the potential recovery of a ship''s load of cultural relics. And considering there might be two ships down there, that''s the treasures from two vesselshow much could that be? It''s just hoped that after so many years, these treasures are not damaged and remain intact on the seabed. Fang Hao has never been so eager to fish up more sunken ships, hoping to unearth more lost treasures. Before, when he went out to sea to fish, he always wanted to catch fish. But now, he is more eager to haul up those sunken ships, possibly bringing up a vessel laden with treasures. Meanwhile, Fang Hao''s unusual behavior was noticed by the viewers in the live broadcast room, as well as by the people on the ship. "What''s wrong with Hao Bro?" Xiao Pang was somewhat puzzled, not understanding why Hao Bro would suddenly become sentimental. Because they didn''t have access to the information about the sunken ship and were oblivious to what lay beneath or its contents, they naturally couldn''t empathize. If they knew, their reaction probably wouldn''t be much different from Fang Hao''s. "Could it be because of this sunken ship? Did it remind Hao Bro of something?" "It doesn''t seem to trigger any associations, right?" "Could it be that Hao Bro''s first love once boarded this ship..." Xiao Pang suddenly imagined all sorts of things, even inventing a story about Fang Hao''s first love. Likewise. The audience in the live stream also felt it was strange. "Why do I feel like the host''s behavior is a bit odd after fishing up this sunken ship?" "Does this sunken ship have some backstory?" Everyone was baffled. All they could see was the upper structure of a ship, nothing else. What could they make out from that? Apart from knowing there''s another sunken ship below, they were clueless about everything else. How could they determine whose ship it was or where it came from, based solely on the ship''s superstructure? "Could it be that the host cried after only fishing up this much..." "It''s possible, after all, the host has always wanted to catch fish, and he hasn''t caught any so far." "Host, don''t cry, stand up and keep going... you''ll definitely catch fish in the future." The audience in the live stream thought Fang Hao was tired because he couldn''t catch any fish. They were all wrong. "Ah..." After a long while, Fang Hao sighed. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Haozi, what''s wrong?" Lao Gao curiously came over. "This is a sunken ship." "We know." They didn''t need Fang Hao to say that, they could see for themselves, as Fang Hao had already fished up the superstructure of a ship, and everyone could use that to deduce what was below. Then Fang Hao continued, "This sunken ship is from the invaders of the period when Yuanming Garden was set ablaze, they looted a large number of our ancient artifacts at that time, moved many treasures, then packed them into crates, and transported them away on these ships." When Fang Hao said this, Lao Gao and Xiao Pang were also listening and immediately became excited. "Hao Bro, do you mean the sunken ship below is from that period and is filled with treasures?" Damn, how many treasures must be inside. This is a whole ship''s contents. With that, how many lost treasures could be recovered. Although they didn''t know how Fang Hao came by this information, they didn''t doubt the truthfulness of his words at all. Because they knew that, whatever came out of Fang Hao''s mouth was definitely true, and he would not deceive them. "Hmm." As Fang Hao nodded in confirmation, they grew even more excited. "Ha-ha, these treasures that were once looted can finally return to our own hands." "This is definitely the blessing of our ancestors; that''s why those robbers couldn''t take these treasures away, why they left their possessions behind." Not only were Xiao Pang and the others excited, but the audience in the live stream was also incredibly thrilled. Chapter 243 - 162: The Lost National Treasure! (Subscription Request)_2 "What!" he exclaimed. "Is this something from the time when Yuanming Garden was burned down?" "I''ve been to Yuanming Garden, but after I went, you have no idea how heartbreaking it felt. How many of our treasures were destroyed by those damned robbers!" "Damn it, I wish I could go to their museums and take back those things that were taken from us." "Right!" This sentiment resonated with many people. Everyone was filled with righteous indignation, especially those who had seen their cultural relics and national treasures in overseas museums. The heartache and gnashing of teeth was palpable. They really wished they could just smash everything and bring the items back. It was infuriating, to say the least. "Despicable." "I hope that one day... we can take back what belongs to us." "No, it''s when our strength is great enough that they''ll send it back to us willingly." "It''s a pity. If only there had been more ships that sank back then." Everyone still felt a bit of regret that they only found one ship instead of several. If there had been several, it would mean the looters wouldn''t have taken as much and there would be more treasures left for us. "So, what is the live-streamer going to do about this sunken ship now?" Some viewers were also looking forward to what would happen next. "Nonsense, we obviously have to call the police, the relevant departments will have to organize a recovery operation." After all, who else besides professionals could salvage a sunken ship from the deep sea? It certainly had to be officially handled. "Then, what are we going to do now, Bro Hao?" the chubby guy asked. Now that they had found a sunken ship, fishing was definitely off the table for the moment. "Call the police," he said. Quickly, they made the call, reported the situation, and made a particular point to mention that this was a ship from the time when Yuanming Garden was burned down. They emphasized this to get the authorities to take it seriously. If it had been just an ordinary sunken ship without any need for recovery, would it even make sense to waste so much effort on salvage? That was highly unlikely. But a ship from the time of Yuanming Garden''s burning was different. It was of immense value. No matter the cost, they were ready to undertake recovery efforts. The treasures lying below were priceless cultural relics, national treasures, none of which could be lost. As they reported the incident, word quickly spread. Especially since the ship was from the time of the burning of Yuanming Garden, the significance and importance were markedly different. "What? A ship from the burning of Yuanming Garden, carrying so many of its relics?" Some big names in the cultural relics industry were deeply moved upon hearing this news. The Director of the National Museum and other heavy hitters couldn''t contain their excitement and couldn''t sleep. "Let''s go to Jinghai, set out immediately." Jinghai Museum too had received the news of the discovery right away, and they too couldn''t sit still. They could imagine how many people would come. "A sunken ship from the burning of Yuanming Garden was found in the Eastern Sea? It contains many of Yuanming Garden''s artifacts?" In Hundong Province, Old Han and Old Zhang were also preparing to set off for Jinghai. Binjiang''s thousand-year-old shipwreck salvage had entered the right track; they weren''t needed there anymore. They could now spare the time to come to this place. Of course, what really got them moving was hearing that Fang Hao was the one who had discovered the ship. "This kid... never lets you worry less about him." "But I like it." "Wouldn''t it be wonderful if he could fish up even more relics in the future?" The two old men started laughing and were quite joyful. They didn''t care about the hardship; they were all too eager to make their way to Jinghai at night, even heading out to the sunken ship salvage site in the Eastern Sea. ... Within fifteen minutes after they called the police, the coast guard ship arrived. When they saw the part of the sunken ship Fang Hao had brought up, they were all amazed. Such a heavy objecthow could someone possibly fish that up? Just this upper structure alone would require... how much strength to pull out. Goodness, is he even human? Even though they had already received information about Fang Hao on their way over. He was a key figure. Within their internal system, he had already been marked as a special person of Category A for close attention. "Mr. Fang, thank you for the information," they said. "Where did you fish up this sunken ship?" The Coast Guard Ship arrived and first took the time to thoroughly understand the situation. Then they released a deep-sea sonar detector, lowering it to the ocean floor. Soon, they discovered a shipwreck in the deep sea. It was nearly three hundred meters deep where the ship was discovered. After finding the shipwreck, they didn''t immediately retract the detector but instead expanded the search area. Clueless before the search, the moment they began, they were in for a shock. Below, two more signals came through, indicating that there were two more newly discovered shipwrecks. Then, they expanded the range further and found another one. One, two... four. They had discovered a total of four shipwrecks. This was a major discovery. Four shipwrecks! And they were all loaded with cultural relics looted from Yuanming Garden; imagine the immense value of that. Even Fang Hao was startled upon hearing about the four ships found. Holy moly, four ships! At first, Fang Hao thought there were only two, but it turned out to be four. Now that''s got to be of great value. Each additional ship means more treasures left for them, how could they not be thrilled? Once the presence of the four shipwrecks was confirmed below, the Coast Guard reported the news once again, and it caused even more of a sensation. "Holy smokes..." "Indeed, heaven blesses us, there are actually four, sob." "I''m so excited, the treasures from these four ships can finally return to our own hands." "Just how many treasures are there in these four ships?" Many people couldn''t wait, they all wanted to see the salvaged appearance of the four shipwrecks and find out how many treasures would be raised. The Coast Guard swiftly sealed off the area, not allowing other vessels to enter. Because next, there would be a salvage operation taking place here. This was no minor matter. It was an extremely important event. This involved the recovery of national treasure relics, not just a simple matter of raising a ship. Fang Hao and his companions could no longer continue fishing; they also reeled in their fishing rods. As for the rod that Fang Hao used to fish up a part of the shipwreck, they had to wait for someone to handle the ship part before retrieving it. However, Fang Hao was able to place the item he fished up onto the deck of the Coast Guard Ship. The Coast Guard Ship was large enough to accommodate the superstructure. When people saw Fang Hao easily lifting the object, they were all astonished. What immense strength. After the exchange of goods, Fang Hao did not leave immediately; they also wanted to see the salvage process. Actually, it wasn''t just him, but everyone onboard and a group of viewers in the live stream room. Nobody was sleeping; they were all watching here. Fang Hao also declared his identity to the Coast Guard; he held another role as a special advisor for the Handong Province Cultural Relics Bureau. This advisory position came in handy here, and although it was just for Handong Province, at the very least, it represented that he was an expert in this field. Even if Fang Hao had not disclosed his identity, he would not have been asked to leave. Because he was the discoverer of the shipwreck. "Oh my, the host is actually a special advisor for the Cultural Relics Bureau!" "Damn, the host looks so young, how can he have so many titles?" At this time, some viewers also noticed Fang Hao''s various titles, which seemed to be more than one. Apart from being a special advisor for the Handong Province Cultural Relics Bureau, he also had the title of Ambassador of Tourism for Island Province... As everyone was waiting, the arrival of the salvage ship was finally witnessed. Accompanying it were big names from the Jinghai Cultural Relics Industry, as well as the Director of the Jinghai Museum and others. They had come along as well. They rushed over overnight. By the time they arrived, it was already daytime. A whole night had passed just like that. During this one night, no one slept; everyone was passionate as if they had been injected with adrenaline. The people who came after, upon learning that Fang Hao who fished up the shipwreck was also a special advisor for the Handong Province Cultural Relics Bureau, hurried over to greet him. But when they saw Fang Hao''s young face, they were slightly shocked. Initially, they expected the person to be in their forties or fifties; to their surprise, he seemed to be just over twenty. This... Was Handong Province messing around? What capabilities could someone so young have? In their line of work, much like doctors, the older one got, the more sought after they were. It required the accumulation of knowledge, the sedimentation of time. Not anyone could just assume the role. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although they didn''t understand the situation, they still welcomed Fang Hao politely. Chapter 244 - 163: Demanding the Return of a Sunken Ship? Shameless Request! (Please Subscribe) The salvage ship lowered the most advanced detection equipment to date and began exploring the seabed. At the same time, more than twenty divers were on standby, ready to dive. The simultaneous discovery of four shipwrecks this time held a very different significance. First, it was necessary to determine whether these shipwrecks were all from the period when the Yuanming Garden was burned, or if some were from other periods. The Coast Guard had only confirmed the presence of four shipwrecks on the seabed and did not know what was insidewhether they truly contained cultural relics. This called for specialized detection equipment and professional divers to venture in. The mood among the cultural relics industry bigwigs from Jinghai, who had accompanied the expedition, was exceptionally tense. They were terrified of hearing that they had got it wrong, that the ships were empty and devoid of relics. "Located the shipwreck." "Approaching the shipwreck to investigate." After the underwater detection equipment identified the location of the shipwreck and approached to inspect it, ensuring there were no dangers... "Diver descending." Soon after, the divers also entered the water. At the scene, probably only Fang Hao was a bit more composed than anyone else; the rest were extremely nervous, fearing they had made a mistake. Only Fang Hao knew for sure that these were indeed the ships of the robbers from the period when the Yuanming Garden was burnt. "The streamer won''t get it wrong this time, right?" "No, they won''t." "If the streamer claims they caught a fish weighing dozens of pounds, I might be skeptical, but if it''s about shipwrecks, I definitely won''t doubt the streamer''s word." The audience in the live stream firmly believed this. Aside from doubting Fang Hao''s fishing skills, they believed everything else. Everyone was waiting in anticipation. The thought of fishing out shipwrecks from the period when Yuanming Garden was burned excited countless people. Not only were the bigwigs of the cultural relics sector thrilled, but the general public was also extraordinarily excited. These were items they had once thought were looted, but astonishingly, they had remained within our territory. "We''ve discovered a crate loaded with items." "Found a large amount of silver." "Found..." The divers quickly sent back good news as well. Instantly, a wave of excitement rose among the group. "Wow, these really are shipwrecks from when Yuanming Garden was burning." Not to mention the crates filled with relics, just the discovery of the silver and gold alone was a massive find. The other shipwrecks soon conveyed similarly encouraging news, confirming they were all from the Yuanming Garden burning period and were full of items, not empty. "These four shipwrecks combined must contain at least tens of thousands of cultural relics." The director of Jinghai Museum was so moved that tears streamed down his face. It was overwhelmingly exciting. Although this was just a tiny part compared to the millions of relics that had been looted, at least... these items had returned. They belonged to us now. At this moment, everyone was eagerly anticipating the moment when the shipwrecks would be salvaged. Fortunately, with deep-sea salvage technology, our capabilities were among the best. That much gave everyone peace of mind; now, all that was left was for the items to be salvaged. Following this, additional media reporters arrived at the salvage site by boat, including the state-run channels. They aimed to closely follow and report on this historic salvage operation, recording it for posterity. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Dear viewers, we are now live at the site of the shipwreck salvage in the Eastern Sea." "This shipwreck discovery represents a historic moment." "The ships were loaded with a vast number of artifacts looted by the Allied forces during the period when Yuanming Garden burned. Hence, salvaging these shipwrecks also allows these artifacts to resurface and return to our hands." "Alright, now let''s connect with the fishing streamer who discovered these shipwrecks." The reporter quickly found Fang Hao and sought to interview him. "Mr. Fang, good day..." While interviewing Fang Hao, some of the audience seemed to recognize him. "Isn''t that... isn''t that the fisherman who caught the torpedo before?" "He seems to have also caught a body before." "Now he''s found a shipwreck?" These viewers, who recognized Fang Hao, appeared bewildered. What kind of miraculous luck was this. Everyone was astounded. This also sparked even greater interest in Fang Hao among the public. "How did you manage to find the shipwreck? And how could you tell that this shipwreck is related to the burning of Yuanming Garden?" The reporter''s questions were probing, aiming straight for the critical points. "Finding the shipwreck was a chance occurrence. I caught fish, but they were eaten by bigger fish, which probably chased the fish to the vicinity of the shipwreck, accidentally entangling the fishing line on the ship." Fang Hao casually answered, finding no difficulty with the question. "As for how I recognized that this shipwreck is related to the burning of Yuanming Garden, you can look at the long-structure components from the ship that I fished out before. Take a close observation of the structure and the surface corrosion." "Then you can deduce that this shipwreck dates back to at least over a hundred years ago." "At that time, we were suffering from foreign invasion and their plundering. Countless treasures were taken from us." "I''m not extraordinarily learned but happen to have a small bit of research on the matter." "So, I surmised that these shipwrecks were connected to the events of that time." After all, Fang Hao had received knowledge of history spanning five thousand years from a system reward, so he had some understanding of this period of history. Chapter 245 - 163: Demanding the Return of the Sunken Ship? Shameless Request! (Please Subscribe)_2 "I wouldn''t say I''m an expert, but at least... I can talk about the basics." Fang Hao''s words ignited the passion of the audience. "Yes! Those damn robbers, they stole our stuff." "The decaying, incompetent dynasty has held us back for so many years, and we''ve lost so many cultural relics and treasures." The crowd was indignant and started to curse loudly. They wished they could get involved themselves and recover the lost artifacts. "Fortunately, this time we''ve found these shipwrecks, and we can recover some of the lost relics." This was definitely good news. That''s why the job of salvaging the shipwrecks attracted so many viewers; it could almost be described as a nationwide event. The excitement was immeasurable. On Weibo, the trending topics were dominated by this event. Out of the top ten trending topics, six were related to the shipwreck salvage, and half of those six were related to Fang Hao. Fang Hao once again entered the spotlight, garnering admiration from the masses. "This fisherman is really awesome; he has fished up such special things." "This time I am truly convinced." Such incredible luck probably belonged to him alone in the whole world. It was truly extraordinary. He could fish up anything, except for fish. Everyone was amazed. But it also sparked everyone''s curiosity, and they started paying attention to him, wanting to see what else he might fish up in the future. Each time, the items he fished up were different. "I really need to follow him from now on." "Such a magical fisherman." Now, the public''s interest in Fang Hao was growing even more. They wanted to see how he would fish up more and more unique items. What would he fish up next time after a shipwreck? "If he keeps fishing up shipwrecks like this, won''t all the treasures in the sea be brought up by us?" "When we''ve finished fishing here, we can go and fish in seas around the world." The netizens'' imaginations were running wild, fantasizing about having Fang Hao fish globally C not for fish, but for treasures. To fish up all the shipwrecks and treasures from the seabed. That would indeed be a fortune. There are countless treasures worldwide, far too many to count. Buried treasures abound beneath the sea. It''s no wonder everyone is excited. "Damn, it''s actually possible." "I really look forward to the day when this fisherman goes worldwide fishing, bringing up those seabed treasures one by one." The netizens looked forward to that day. With the interview concluded, everyone had a renewed perception of Fang Hao. At the same time, the shipwreck salvage operation began. Such a big event naturally spread far and wide. Now, with the explosion of information online, especially since this shipwreck salvage was public. As the salvage operation progressed, the experts present determined that these shipwrecks belonged to Henry Niu at the time. These treasures were originally being transported when an accident occurred, causing the ships to sink here. As the news spread, And as more and more people paid attention to the shipwreck salvage, Henry Niu''s side quickly received the news and had the audacity to issue a statement claiming the shipwrecks were theirs, hoping they could be returned or that they could participate in the salvage. After all, their economy had been messy for years, and they desperately needed a fortune to stabilize their situation. Such audacious demands, of course, were not entertained and were outright rejected. After all, this is our territory, and these artifacts belong to us. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why should we hand them over? Also, why do they even have the face to ask us to hand over the artifacts in these shipwrecks? Wouldn''t that mean I could also demand that you return the numerous artifacts in your museums that belong to us? Their unreasonable request was immediately refused. It''s really shameless, still thinking it''s a hundred years ago when we were easily bullied? Seeing something and wanting to take it back? Times have changed! Now we have awakened; it''s not as easy as they think to rob us. These artifacts belong to us; they have no right to covet them. "These bastards, thinking they''re still somebody." Chen Jun, the person in charge of this salvage operation, cursed furiously. "How shameless to even make such a request." Even his usually good temper was nearly exploding. The assistants by his side were also particularly shocked, for it was the first time they had seen Chen Jun so angry. From this, it was clear just how excessive Henry Niu had been. "These cultural artifacts belong to our civilization." "They even dare to lay their hands on them." Chen Jun cursed. And on our end, we unapologetically rejected Henry Niu''s shameless request. Continuing to handle our own salvage operations. ... As the salvage work progressed, they soon found a large amount of silver and gold, as well as some cultural artifacts on the first ship. "Just a preliminary count, there''s about three tons of gold, and about ten tons of silver on this first ship. There are also over thirty boxes of artifacts..." The quantity was immense, fortunately, the current shipwreck salvage technology was incomparably advanced. The salvage operation was conducted methodically. Mainly salvaging the items inside the shipwreck, various cultural artifacts. Boxes of gold and silver were quickly salvaged, many onlookers gaping in awe. "Damn... how much money is that?" "Damn it, how much had those robbers taken from us back then?" Their hearts bled. The items now salvaged likely amounted to less than one-tenth of what was originally taken; what did that tell you? It was terrifying. Also, the boxes containing the artifacts were also diligently lifted to the surface. For instance, porcelain and bronze artifacts, all of high value. The only concern was about paintings and calligraphy. Although at the time of the robbery, some waterproof measures were taken during packing, it wasn''t guaranteed that after more than a hundred years, the waterproofing would still be effective; they feared that the contents might have already decayed. That would be a massive loss. But all this would only be known once the boxes were opened later. A group of leading figures in the cultural relics field, upon seeing these items, were also very excited. These treasures, invaluable artifacts, had finally returned to their hands. Later, the director of the National Museum arrived, tears streaming down his face. Previously, they could only read about Yuanming Garden but couldn''t see the artifacts it housed. Now, they could finally see part of them. This would greatly aid the restoration of Yuanming Garden''s history. ... "Bad news, an accident occurred during the shipwreck salvage; the shipwreck had been under the sea for too long, many parts had rotted, and while salvaging a box of artifacts, debris fell and struck a diver; he is now trapped with his oxygen tube damaged and he is injured, it''s a bit of a bad situation." "Our equipment can''t reach him, we can''t rescue him." Just then, an accident occurred. A diver salvaging the shipwreck below was trapped inside, also struck by falling debris, his body stuck, unable to get out. What was crucial was the damage to his oxygen tubeit was a fatal situation. Once his oxygen ran out, his life would be in grave danger. He had to be rescued in the shortest amount of time. "This shipwreck is too badly damaged; if our equipment were to go in, it might cause other parts of the ship to collapse." But if they simply sent people to rescue, they didn''t have the strength to move the debris. A severe problem lay before everyone. Chen Jun, in charge of this salvage operation, had a grave expression. "Rescue comes first." Rescuing was the utmost urgent matter. There must be no mishaps. "Zhou can probably last about fifteen more minutes." This meant if they couldn''t rescue him within fifteen minutes, then... Time was extremely urgent; every second was critical. The shipwreck salvage operation had suddenly faced an accident, instantly gripping countless hearts. At this desperately critical moment. Fang Hao stepped forward. "Give me a diving suit, I''ll go down and rescue him." At this point, Fang Hao was the only one who could perform the rescue. Chapter 248 - 165: Taking Shamelessness to the Extreme! (Please Subscribe) "Sheep Head?" The director of the National Museum, the director of Jinghai Museum... at this moment, each of them is indescribably thrilled. Those bigwigs in the cultural relics community are so excited that they are trembling all over, tears welling up in their eyes. Many people have been dedicated to finding these lost Bronze Heads, but so far, only seven have been recovered, and four remain unheard ofno news whatsoever. No one knows who possesses them, whether they''ve been lost, or even destroyed. Unexpectedly, they were submerged at the bottom of the sea. If it weren''t for Fang Hao catching the shipwreck this time, it might have been untold years before they were discoveredif ever. Thus this national treasure has been brought back to light. The greatest credit goes to Fang Hao. This is undoubtedly true. And that injured diver, he too deserves a share of the credit. "Really is." "After so many years." "Finally, another Bronze Head has returned to our hands." With this one, that''s eight heads reclaimed! Apart from the Dragon Head over in Taiwan, that leaves only three heads unaccounted for, their whereabouts unknown. Perhaps, they too lie on this very seabed? Thinking of this possibility gets everyone even more excited. They are even more eager to find out... if any other Bronze Heads lay beneath the sea. If the remaining three heads are also here, there is indeed hope of recovering all Twelve Zodiac Copper Heads! The value of the Twelve Zodiac Copper Heads is so precious precisely because they represent a piece of historythey are evidence of the thievery during the burning of Yuanming Garden! They have exceptional representativeness. They are a sediment of history. They symbolize dignity! That''s why people are so excited upon seeing them. To retrieve all these lost Bronze Heads, not a single one should be omitted. As soon as someone mentioned it, everyone''s minds perked up. All eyes turned to the sea. They all prayed that the subsequent salvage operations would bring up the remaining three heads for which no information exists. The media also focused their cameras on the Bronze Head. And they reported the salvage of the Bronze Head. A crowd of viewers also took notice of the Bronze Head. "I remember there was an auction not long ago, two Bronze Heads sold for a high price of 200 million, right?" "200 million!!! My god..." "That''s terrifying." Thus, with the buzz of the auctions, the value of the Bronze Heads has climbed even higher. Initially in the eighties, they were valued at just a few thousand dollars, then steadily increased: 250,000 dollars, over a million, tens of millions... the price gradually soared. This escalation in price also represents our urgent hope that these Bronze Heads return to our hands. Because that also signifies our backbone standing tall again! Dignity has returned! Thus, these Bronze Heads are not just Bronze Heads; the history they represent is where their value truly lies, very characteristic, marking an unforgettable, backward period in history. "So, I really hope that we can continue to find the remaining Bronze Heads." "I don''t know how many will be salvaged from the shipwreck this time, whether there are more Bronze Heads below." Upon seeing the Twelve Zodiac Copper Head brought up by Fang Hao, everyone got excited and began anticipating more heads to be recovered. And without exception, the appearance of this Bronze Head has once again made it to the trending searches. Fang Hao has once again caught the attention of many people. He''s almost become a celebrity known across the entire internet. Even people who usually don''t pay attention to fishing have taken notice of Fang Hao, reaching a point where his name is familiar. People are aware that such a unique fisherman exists. And this time, even official media outlets are reporting on Fang Hao, making his popularity soar. Such explosive popularity prompted the staff of Weibo to reach out to Fang Hao, with Hu Ya representing him, hoping that he would open a Weibo account. A special invite to open an exclusive account. So, Fang Hao casually set up a Weibo account thereafter. To his surprise, on the first day his account was opened, the number of followers broke through one million, and the rate was still rapidly increasing. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Pay my respects to Corpse Fishing Immortal!" "Whoo, I''ve finally waited for the anchor to open a Weibo account." "It wasn''t easy." "Hope the anchor updates his status on Weibo when he''s not live streaming, so we can also keep up with his situation." Soon, under the first post of Fang Hao''s newly opened Weibo, a group of netizens on the platform started commenting. The number of comments broke through ten thousand in no time. One can imagine how tremendous his popularity is. To have so many followers just on the first day surpasses many celebrities. A lot of celebrities on Weibo may not even have a million followers. And a significant part of them have inflated their numbers with bots and fake data. Fang Hao''s million followers, however, are all genuine, actual people. And they are extremely active accounts. "Hao bro, let me take care of your Weibo account for you," Xiao Pang offered to manage the account for Fang Hao upon learning that he had opened a Weibo account. He knew Fang Hao disliked the hassle and rarely logged into his Weibo account, so he planned to help him manage it. "Sure." Fang Hao agreed, indeed in need of someone to operate his account. Since Xiao Pang was well-acquainted with him, it was decided to let him help out.