I Can Record Wonders

Chapter 150: Black-scaled Spirit Dolphin, a Cunning Fish

"Oh my, is that the Spirit Fish Zheng Senior Brother caught?"

"That's the 'Black-scaled Dolphin'! One of the South Sea Spirit Fish!"

"This is the first time I've seen a Spirit Fish other than the 'Ash Carp'."

"I knew Zheng Senior Brother must be a fishing expert."

"But you didn't say that just now."

...

I don't know when it started, but it became a tradition on Spirit Turtle Island that whenever someone catches a fish, they have to walk around with it hanging from their fishing rod.

This applies to ordinary fish, let alone Spirit Fish.

Zheng Datong carried his fishing rod slanted on his shoulder, with the Spirit Fish he just caught, the 'Black-scaled Dolphin', hanging from it.

The 'Black-scaled Dolphin' had a shuttle-shaped body, with fins noticeably longer than those of ordinary fish. Its body was covered in a layer of fine and dense strange scales, which were long and slender like melon seeds, with distinct black and white colors, making it look like a crystal carving.

As it hung on the fishing rod, black water droplets kept dripping from it.

This fish was naturally able to absorb malevolent energy and transform it into the black scales on its body. It was very likely attracted by the Monster Qi in the Monster Race's tomb.

Zheng Datong carried the big fish he caught and walked outward. Wherever he went, he attracted a lot of attention.

He felt quite proud in his heart.

"I really have to thank Junior Brother for this."

While thinking about it, he walked towards the middle section of Ao Tou Island. However, after making a circle, he didn't see Fu Ning's figure, so he couldn't help but wonder, "Where did Junior Brother go fishing?"

Coincidentally, there were many disciples watching nearby, so he asked them.

When the crowd heard the name 'Merit Junior Brother', they immediately pointed towards the cliff behind them.

Looking in the direction they pointed, Zheng Datong couldn't help but be stunned.

On top of the cliff stood a disciple wearing red clothes.

If it wasn't Fu Ning, then who else could it be?

The cliff was located in the latter half of Ao Tou Island, where the fishing conditions were the worst.

Zheng Datong's gaze narrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but think, "Junior Brother is really strange."

Thinking of this, he took a step and ran towards the cliff.

...

At sunset.

"Another day of merit."

Fu Ning on the cliff sighed lightly.

The fishing rod in his hand trembled again.

But the feather floating in the water only swayed twice before stopping.

"Again?"

Fu Ning felt something was wrong. He lifted the rod and saw that the hook was already empty.

"What a cunning little fish."

This fish in the water was quite clever, only eating the bait but not biting the hook.

Fu Ning had been played by it all day.

Not only did he not catch anything, but he also consumed most of the fish bait pills he refined.

"This fish is probably becoming a spirit."

After a moment of hesitation, Fu Ning lifted the fishing rod and took out a small porcelain bottle from his pocket. He opened the bottle and poured out a light blue pill.

This pill was the fish bait pill he refined by mixing Origin Returning Pill Qi with Innate Water Origin Qi in order to catch the 'Winning Wave Fish'.

Although the pill was successfully refined, the Origin Qi in it was mixed. It not only contained Innate Water Origin Qi but also ordinary Origin Qi, essence of blood, and so on.

It wouldn't work for catching the 'Winning Wave Fish', but it shouldn't be a problem for catching ordinary fish.

At least it perfectly matched the taste of the fish underwater.

However, after hanging the bait, Fu Ning didn't immediately throw it out. Instead, he had a thought. In the next moment, the Origin Qi in his body surged, and soon a black snake condensed in front of him.

It was the Origin Spirit he had just comprehended, the 'Mysterious Snake'.

The 'Mysterious Snake' had the ability to transform into a shadow. As soon as it appeared, it directly turned into a shadow, entwining around the fish hook in his hand.

At first glance, it looked like a dark pattern attached to the fishing line.

Fu Ning pulled on the fishing rod, feeling its firmness, and nodded, "Let's see how you can escape now~"

With that, he swung the fishing rod.

Splash~

Ripples spread across the sea surface, and the raven feather on the rod stood up again.

Fu Ning glanced at the sky and thought, "I can still catch another fish today."

He didn't believe that he couldn't find a good opportunity.

Just after casting the bait, he suddenly heard a swooshing sound.

"Hehe~ Junior Brother, how much merit have you accumulated today?"

Fu Ning turned towards the voice and saw a petite figure with a smile on her face. It was none other than Senior Sister Aya.

At the entrance of Aotou Island, Senior Sister Aya intervened and mediated the competition between Zheng Datong and Zhao Lu. She also successfully obtained the 'Three Feet' token.

But she didn't actually like fishing. She just sat by the shore for a while and felt drowsy, so she decided to put away the fishing rod and wander around the island.

Until it was getting late, she was about to head back when she saw a disciple fishing on the cliff from a distance. She suddenly became interested.

To her surprise, when she approached, she found out that the person fishing was Fu Ning.

Fu Ning heard the teasing in Senior Sister Aya's words and couldn't help but feel embarrassed, "Ahem, stay calm, stay calm."

"Hahaha~ No need to be modest, Junior Brother. You've chosen a good spot, at least the scenery is pleasant."

"Senior Sister, you flatter me~ You flatter me~"

Senior Sister Aya covered her mouth and chuckled. She didn't know if she had disturbed the fish in the water.

Ding~

The bell on the fishing rod trembled again.

Both of them were stunned and turned their heads to the middle of the sea at the same time.

The raven feather floating on the water surface bounced twice, indicating that there was a fish underwater.

Senior Sister Aya's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but poke Fu Ning's shoulder with her finger, whispering, "Junior Brother, am I your lucky star? The fish started biting as soon as I came."

Upon hearing this, Fu Ning rolled his eyes, "Senior Sister, this fish has been stealing my bait all day."

After saying that, he pursed his lips towards the middle of the sea. As expected, the feather trembled for a moment and then returned to calmness.

This fish was clearly playing with him again.

Seeing this, Senior Sister Aya widened her eyes, "Stealing your bait all day?"

"Hahaha, Junior Brother, you really came here to accumulate merit."

Fu Ning sighed and shook his head.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from behind their heads.

"Junior Brother, what do you think this is?"

Fu Ning and Senior Sister Aya both looked towards the source of the voice.

They saw Zheng Datong carrying a red fishing rod with a big fish hanging from it, running towards them excitedly.

Before Fu Ning could speak, Senior Sister Aya spoke first, "This fish is a bit strange."

"Hmm? Wait!"

"This fish has Origin Qi fluctuations on its body! It's a spiritual species!"

Zheng Datong turned the fishing rod in front of him, looking proud, "Indeed, Senior Sister, you recognized it at a glance~~"

"Black Scale Dolphin, the black scales on its body are excellent materials for artifact refining."

Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Aya's eyes lit up.

Although she didn't like fishing, she loved eating fish.

She wondered how the meat of this fish compared to the 'Ash Carp'.

Seeing her smacking her lips non-stop, Zheng Datong couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. It seemed like Senior Sister's gaze was a bit off.

Thinking of this, he quickly hid the Spirit Fish behind him like guarding against a thief.

"Senior Sister... this fish is not for eating."

Senior Sister Aya's intentions were seen through, and a blush appeared on her cheeks, "Ahem, Zheng Junior Brother, you misunderstood~ I was just curious.

After all, I've only eaten, ahem, seen the Ash Carp."

There are two more chapters. If I can't finish posting them, it might have to wait until tomorrow.

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