Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

39. Octopuses aren't so easy to catch.

"Young master, how should we catch these fish?"

Lin Jiang squatted by the river, and Niu Xiashui followed him, squatting behind him and asking questions.

"How many people can you bring?" Lin Jiang asked.

Niu Xiashui hesitated for a moment: "Not necessarily, everyone has work to do."

What if I give silver?

"I can go ask for you." Niu got up and ran towards the fishermen nearby.

Lin Jiang does not plan to personally handle the fishing this time.

The dramatic rescue of people from the lake was a testament to Lin Jiang's skill; anyone with a discerning eye could see that he possessed considerable ability. If he were to single-handedly retrieve a large object using a large net, his reputation would surely spread throughout the city.

Is fame a good thing?

For some people it is, for others it is not.

Lin Jiang still doesn't know who the people looking for the box are, or where they are now, so he's just trying to delay as long as possible.

The great power he gained from coming back to life should only be known to a few people in his family.

Moreover, not personally taking action doesn't mean not taking action. Tomorrow, just throw the net into the lake, and a large crowd will gather around it. Lin Jiang will follow at the back and pull hard. Who knows whether he will pull up the fish or the fishermen will pull it up?

The ox went out into the water for a short while and then returned.

There were only five people following him.

There are many fishermen on the lake, but five people can only occupy a small part of one of them.

Offal is a bit awkward:
“When I said I would cast a net from the shore, they didn’t believe I could catch any fish. They just said they would come over and take a look, and would help if needed.”

Lin Jiang didn't say anything. He gave each fisherman who came over fifty coins as a deposit. If the deal went through, they would receive another fifty coins.

This amount is equivalent to the price of three days of hard work by fishermen, so they are naturally happy to do so.

After hearing the price, two more people came, temporarily filling up the internet.

Everyone's here, everything's ready, let's just wait for tomorrow.

Lin Jiang looked at the lake again; the wind blew across the lake, creating only small ripples.

You can't see what lies beneath the broken gold, nor can you discern which fish swim in the lake.

……

The news of catching fish is definitely not going to stay hidden. They need to find people and choose locations; it's going to cause too much of a stir.

That evening at dinner, Wen Xiangyi didn't ask Lin Jiang what he wanted to do, but simply told him to be careful and not to do it himself.

Lin Jiang readily agreed.

The news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the streets and alleys, and even into the Mao family's courtyard.

Mao Xiang put down the bait in his hand and looked at Manager Mao in front of him:
"He's planning to use a fishing net to catch the water ghost?"

Manager Mao nodded and said, "He said he was going to catch a big fish, but everyone's not stupid. They all know he's just planning to deal with the water ghost. If it weren't for that, our head constable wouldn't have lent out the net so easily."

After saying this, Manager Mao chuckled twice:
"We've hired so many capable people before, but they still couldn't get rid of the ghost. He thinks he can just scoop it up with a net? What does he think a water ghost is?"

Manager Mao laughed, but Mao Xiang didn't. As they laughed, Manager Mao stopped laughing altogether.

"Uncle, I won't keep you for a simple meal tonight."

Maoxiang gave them the order to leave.

Manager Mao opened his mouth slightly, but ultimately didn't utter a single word.

He really had no idea what his nephew was thinking.

Why does something that should be a cause for celebration turn into such bitterness and resentment when it comes to one's own nephew?

Too profound, unfathomable, and it's exhausting to be around them.

Seeing Manager Mao leave, Mao Xiang's face immediately darkened.

This isn't my uncle's fault. He had limited information and didn't see things comprehensively, so of course he didn't know what was in the lake.

Young Master Lin has just arrived in Cangsong, so he shouldn't know either.

"I wonder where this young master Lin learned his skills. His abilities far surpass those of the charlatans the old lady hired. He recognized the fish in the river in a single glance." Maoxiang muttered to himself, "But are you really going to rely on a few lowly thugs to catch the fish?"

Maoxiang didn't believe it at all.

The pretty woman in the water has quite a temper and is very strong, especially in the water. A few fishermen alone certainly couldn't subdue her. This young master Lin must have some other tricks up his sleeve.

"Butler, butler."

Maoxiang called out twice, and the butler quickly jogged over.

"Master, did you call me?"

"Please reserve a window seat at the Cui Lou restaurant for me tomorrow."

Cui Lou is a restaurant in Cangsong. The food there isn't very good, but it's located next to a large lake, and you can see the lakeside scenery just by opening the window.

He could sit there all day, eating all day, and naturally he could see clearly the situation of those lowly people by the lake.

In the future, he will definitely have to fight this young master Lin around this lake. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. He wants to see what other skills this young master Lin has!
……

The sun rose, illuminating the entire pine tree.

The day for catching fish has arrived.

"Uncle Mao, you've arrived."

The waiter eagerly led Maoxiang to the private room he had booked earlier.

Maoxiang was not alone this time; the girl who had been sitting on his lap and telling him stories earlier was with him.

This girl was neither Maoxiang's wife nor his concubine, but Maoxiang liked her very much, and she might become his concubine later.

At most, he could only be a concubine; he would have to find a better wife.

After we sat down, the waiter asked eagerly:
"Sir, what would you like to order today?"

"Just bring some tea and a few plates of snacks."

"Why don't you order more? Our chef made a new dish today, fish stewed in vinegar..."

Maoxiang glared at the waiter, who then fell silent.

The food at this restaurant is really bad. If it weren't for the nice scenery, they probably would have gone out of business long ago.

The waiter immediately brought tea and snacks, and Maoxiang took the opportunity to look out the window at the lake.

In the distance, a large group of people were gathered there.

Maoxiang saw the young nobleman standing next to the crowd.

Just as rumored, the young master was extremely handsome.

Mao Xiang clenched his fists. Today, he was determined to see what tricks this young master had up his sleeve.

Just then, Maoxiang suddenly noticed that the girl beside him was also staring at the direction of Young Master Lin outside the window, her gaze seemingly infatuated.

Maoxiang clenched his fists even tighter.

Damn you!
People who are more handsome than themselves are the most annoying!

……

Lin Jiang felt a little itchy in his nose.

I wanted to sneeze, but it got stuck in my throat, which was uncomfortable.

Looking across the lake, Lin Jiang spotted a restaurant, where a young man and a young woman were watching him.

The young man's eyes were filled with hatred, while the young woman's eyes were filled with infatuation.

He immediately understood what was going on.

It was a little awkward, so I turned my back to them.

Chen Dajiang jogged over from a distance, holding a net in his hand.

The head constable eventually opened the storeroom door and took out this treasure for catching criminals, giving it to Lin Jiang to use for fishing.

Upon receiving the large net, just as Chen Dajiang had mentioned before, the locking part of the net was not visible; only the long rope at the back could be held in one's hand.

You can feel the remarkable resilience of the mesh by touching it with your hand.

Lin Jiang weighed the treasure in his hand and smiled:

"The weather is perfect for fishing today."

(End of this chapter)