From breaking the limits of the White Ape Fist to becoming a martial arts saint.

Underwater, Su Yu used his Azure Wave Fishbone Technique to rapidly traverse the river.

Even with the complex topography of the waterway and the jagged underwater rocks, he still swam swiftly and freely.

This Azure Wave Fishbone Technique greatly enhanced his underwater abilities!

Moreover, his fishbone technique worked noticeably faster underwater.

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +1]

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[Martial Arts]: Azure Wave Fishbone Skill (Beginner 15/100)

"If I can break through to the proficient level, I wonder how much this Fishbone Skill will improve. At that time, I will be able to go even into the turbulent waters deep within the Blackwater River!" Su Yu was increasingly looking forward to this Fishbone Skill.

Just then, a strange light suddenly flashed in the darkness ahead.

Su Yu's pupils contracted slightly as he stared intently.

A large fish, about two feet long, was swimming out of the crevice in the rocks. It was pure white except for a golden line on its back that shone brightly, reflecting a golden light in the dim water.

"Good heavens! A golden-lined white-scaled fish!"

Su Yu's breath hitched, and his heart began to pound.

The Golden Thread White Scale Fish is a rare species of white-scaled fish. Although it is not a treasure fish, its value far exceeds that of ordinary white-scaled fish.

This one item alone is worth several taels of silver!

The golden-scaled white fish was extremely alert. Sensing the unusual movement of the water, it suddenly slapped its tail fin and shot out as a beam of white light.

"Trying to run away?"

In the past, Su Yu would definitely not have been able to catch up, but now he has the Fishbone Technique!

Using his spine to propel himself, he made a smooth turn in the water, accelerating instantly and locking onto the white light.

In a chase, the reefs and seaweed on both sides receded like fleeting shadows.

A moment later, the white fish seemed to be driven to desperation, and suddenly plunged into a thicket of aquatic plants that resembled a wall, disappearing beneath a towering cliff rising above the water.

Su Yu stopped abruptly and surfaced to take a deep breath.

"Is there a hole down there?"

The river water was icy cold, and the heat in his body was rapidly draining away. But he couldn't care less; he took a deep breath and dived back into the water.

Pushing aside the thick wall of water plants, a wide and deep underwater cave entrance was revealed.

Su Yu gritted his teeth, moved swiftly, and used the Water Splitting Swim technique to slip into the water like a loach.

After passing through a narrow and oppressive waterway, the view suddenly opened up before us.

Su Yu suddenly surfaced, panting heavily, and observed the situation inside.

This is a natural karst cave that is partly aquatic and partly dry.

At both ends are bottomless pools of water, and in the middle is a dry and wide stone platform, large enough to accommodate dozens of people. High above, a sliver of sunlight shines down, and cracks in the cliff face hundreds of feet high can be vaguely seen. The air is circulating, and there is no feeling of stuffiness.

"Great place!"

Su Yu climbed onto the stone platform, unable to hide his joy.

This place is extremely well hidden, with the entrance underwater. Unless you are a master swimmer like him and specifically seek it out, it would be impossible to find, even for a god.

It's practically a natural, hidden haven!

"Splash!"

Suddenly, a loud explosion erupted from the inner pool of water.

The golden-scaled white fish suddenly leaped out of the water, streaking through the air in a golden light before crashing back down, splashing up a large spray of water.

"Is it that white-scaled fish?"

Su Yu entered the water pit again and found that the bottom of the inner and outer pits were connected. The outer pit led to the waterway from which they had come in, while the inner pit seemed to continue leading into the mountain.

Su Yu took another breath, then submerged underwater and swam in the direction where the white-scaled fish had disappeared.

Unexpectedly, the inner water pit seemed to connect to a deeper underground river. Su Yu swam down several dozen feet, but it was still unfathomably deep, so he had no choice but to turn back.

"Splash!"

Su Yu surfaced, panting heavily. The underground waterway was too far away; he didn't know where it led, and he couldn't explore it to the end for the time being.

Perhaps we should wait until the Azure Wave Fishbone Skill advances to a higher level before exploring it again.

However, Su Yu was not disappointed. It was already good that he had found this place. He could use it as a base in the future.

Moreover, this place has been deserted for a long time, and the white-scaled fish doesn't seem very wary; it's very likely they'll come back!

You could try using a fishing net.

Giving up such a valuable white-scaled fish like that is not the style of an old fisherman.

Su Yu went out along the waterway, returned to the shore with the fishing net, and swam back again.

After patiently lying in wait for a long time, the white-scaled fish did indeed come back to cause trouble again. Su Yu immediately cast a net and trapped it inside.

"Splash, splash!"

One pound of fish requires ten pounds of strength!

Moreover, this golden-lined white-scaled fish is a different species, and it is even stronger. It struggled frantically in the net, stirring up huge waves in the puddle, and it looked like it was about to tear the fishing net apart.

Su Yu wasn't about to let it succeed, so he plunged into the water.

This fish was exceptionally fierce in the water. With a flick of its tail, it stirred up an undercurrent that made Su Yu's chest feel tight.

"Piercing Wave Thrust!"

"Bang!"

A muffled thud exploded in the water.

Su Yu used his fist as a weapon, ramming into it and striking its body with a single punch.

The white fish thrashed in pain, but became even more ferocious, its massive head slamming into Su Yu.

A man and a fish were locked in a struggle in a puddle.

Su Yu took three breaths in a row, and with the help of the fishing net, he finally found the right opportunity to use the Black Eel Entanglement technique to lock the fish's body tightly and drag it onto the stone platform.

"Haha, that's great!"

Su Yu slumped to the ground, panting heavily. Looking at the long, slender, white-scaled fish with gold flecks, he seemed to see gleaming silver!

At least a few taels of silver, perhaps enough to save up ten taels for the apprenticeship fee!

"Thankfully, we had the Azure Wave Fishbone Skill this time; otherwise, we really wouldn't have been able to catch such a big fish using only net casting techniques!"

Su Yu felt grateful to the Qian family. Although they had only taught him five moves, they had greatly improved his combat power in the water. They hadn't fooled him with fake moves!

After resting for a while, Su Yu finally regained some of his strength. He picked up a rock from the side and smashed it down hard on the white-scaled fish's head, which was opening and closing silently.

"Bang! Bang!"

After several attempts to confirm that it was definitely dead, Su Yu didn't delay. He wrapped it in a fishing net, left the water cave, and returned to the shore.

By this time, the setting sun had already dipped below the horizon, gradually withdrawing the rays of light that had fallen upon the water.

A ray of soft sunlight shone on Su Yu's face, reflecting the scene in his pupils.

The fish basket was overflowing with the catch, and the fish above were flapping their tails, their shimmering scales vying to reflect the last rays of the setting sun.

Su Yu hid the golden-lined white-scaled fish at the bottom and quickly headed towards the market.

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Entrance to Qingxi Market.

Unlike before, the Water Snake Gang now had several more members, and they were no longer lazy; instead, they were alert and carefully watching the people coming and going.

Su Yu remained calm, placed the fish basket on the ground, and deliberately pushed it towards the feet of the group, immediately releasing a strong fishy smell.

"Gentlemen, go inside and sell fish."

A gang member covered his nose, examining a basket overflowing with fish, and casually poked at the river fish with a stick.

He then looked up and carefully examined Su Yu. "I remember you. You've had quite a catch lately, haven't you? Stumbled upon a fish nest again?"

Su Yu's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm on the surface and cupped his hands, saying, "You flatter me, sir. I am from the Qian family's fishing team. I learned a few underwater skills and just got lucky."

"The Qian family?"

A hint of apprehension flashed in the man's eyes, and he nodded. "Thirty coins."

With a pained expression, Su Yu slowly counted out thirty coins and handed them over. He then accepted the token, slung his fish basket over his shoulder, and strode into the market.

Su Yu finally breathed a slight sigh of relief as he stepped into the bustling crowd.

The golden-lined white-scaled fish is too eye-catching; I must find my third uncle as soon as possible to inquire about sales channels, and it would be best to sell it directly to a large restaurant.

He hurried past the two stalls and headed straight for the fish market.

However, just as he approached the fish stall, his eyes suddenly narrowed and he abruptly stopped in his tracks!

Two members of the Water Snake Gang were collecting stall fees in front of the fish stall.

What stirred something within him was the presence of these two members of the Water Snake Gang.

He's seen it!

It was the same two people who had been acting suspiciously on the banks of the Blackwater River earlier.