Flood Apocalypse: Starting with a God-Tier Fishing Rod

"You jump yourself, don't force us to do it!"

The stern of the deck of a fishing boat.

Lu Fan stood on the ship's railing, with a vast, cold ocean behind him and a group of hungry sharks attacking the ship below.

The woman he once loved most, Chu Xin, is now holding a knife, forcing him step by step to his doom.

Behind her, Chu Xin's second aunt was holding a teddy bear, her voice trembling with tears.

"Xiao Fan, you're so kind! This dog is like my son, I can't just throw him off, can I?"

Chu Xin's second uncle also chimed in and echoed his sentiments.

"Yes! Xiao Fan, saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda! Quickly jump down and help us lure those beasts away!"

Lu Fan's eyes were filled with despair.

Clinging to his last shred of hope, he looked at the man standing next to Chu Xin.

That was his best friend since childhood, Chen Ze.

Holding a steel fork, Chen Ze said calmly, "Brother Fan, thank you for going through all that trouble to get this boat, and thank you for risking your life to save us..."

He stepped forward and suddenly lunged forward.

Pfft!

The steel fork pierced through Lu Fan's chest, and Chen Ze's whisper reached his ears.

"Brother, I will never forget your kindness! I'll burn a mountain of gold for you, and I'll also take good care of Xin'er..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Fan fell backward with an incredulous expression, plunging into the icy, bone-chilling seawater.

Despair...helplessness...

Only when the sharks tore him to pieces did his heart finally stop despairing.

The world is like a muted button, until the next second.

Thump—thump—

Lu Fan suddenly opened his eyes, clutched his chest, and looked around.

I'm not dead?

He was sitting on a raft, with his home about to be submerged not far away.

Look up again at the sky that has just cleared up.

Lu Fan immediately realized that he had been reborn!

Thinking back to a month ago.

Heavy rains have struck the world, causing frequent floods and other disasters.

At first, the water level rose slowly, and people were still able to travel with difficulty.

Just five days ago, the sea level suddenly went out of control, submerging 15-story buildings in just a few days.

The old, dilapidated 16-story building beneath my feet is about to sink completely.

Lu Fan had no choice but to dismantle everything usable in his house and make a simple raft.

Taking advantage of the rain stopping just then, we rowed away from there.

In his previous life, he relied on this raft to find a small fishing boat and risked his life to save Chen Ze and Chu Xin's family.

But the final outcome chilled him to the bone.

buzz-

My phone suddenly vibrated twice.

Upon closer inspection, Lu Fan realized it was a message from Chu Xin.

"Afan, the water is rising so fast, it's going to flood us! Please come and get me! I'm so scared!"

Scared?

I believed her lies back then, and in order to get there as quickly as possible, I shortened the journey, nearly losing my life several times along the way.

When she arrived, she found out that the seawater had only reached the 20th floor, while her damn home was on the 35th floor!

A fierce glint flashed in Lu Fan's eyes. He snorted coldly and typed a reply.

"Don't be afraid! Xin Xin, wait for me. Don't act rashly. Block the door! I'll come to rescue you as soon as possible!"

After saying that, Lu Fan turned off the satellite network, put his phone in a waterproof bag, and stuffed it into his backpack.

Save you my ass!

Let whoever wants to save them do it!

He breathed a sigh of relief and began checking the supplies in his bag.

Five bottles of water, ten energy biscuits, and some essential survival supplies.

If they're lucky enough to find that fishing boat again, they might be able to sail to higher altitudes and return to land to survive!

He put down the supply bag and turned to look behind him.

In addition to a pair of wooden oars made from bed boards, there is also a fishing rod.

Wait... where did this fishing rod come from?

Lu Fan doesn't know how to fish, so naturally he couldn't possibly escape with a fishing rod.

He reached out and grasped the dull-looking fishing rod with some curiosity.

Suddenly, a gentle voice rang in my mind.

[The god-tier fishing rod has been bound to a host]

[Current Fishing Rod Level: Level 1]

[Introduction: Fishing yields a variety of resources for upgrades. Detailed stats will be unlocked upon your first successful fishing attempt.]

[Currently available fishing items: low-level survival supplies, low-level blueprints, low-level miscellaneous items, and hidden items.]

Fishing for all things?

Lu Fan was shocked and immediately understood the infinite possibilities contained within.

In this vast, apocalyptic ocean, what does it mean to have a fishing rod that can catch everything?

No more worries about resources, no more anxieties about survival!

Humanity's final civilization will be completely in his hands!

Thinking of this, Lu Fan excitedly cast his fishing rod and tried fishing for the first time.

Time passed second by second.

Lu Fan gradually sensed that something was wrong.

I've been fishing for almost an hour, and there's still no sign of anything.

Could it be due to a lack of bait or groundbaiting?

He had never been a fisherman, so his mind was naturally full of doubts.

Just as he was about to lift the rod and reel in the line, the float in the distance suddenly flashed a faint white light, and the tip of the fishing rod was pulled down by a tremendous force.

They've taken the bait!?

Lu Fan jolted awake, his muscles tensing instantly, and he frantically cranked the fishing reel to reel in the line.

The thing was very strong, swaying back and forth with the fishing line, almost pulling Lu Fan into the water.

"You little brat! Let me see just how big a fish you are!?"

After a stalemate, Lu Fan gritted his teeth and gradually got a feel for the thing's movements, then used the momentum to lift the rod.

puff!

A red shadow burst out of the sea, splashing water as it flew towards Lu Fan, accompanied by a light screen panel.

[Fishing successful! You have received 1 spicy snack]

[Type: Low-level survival supplies]

[Rarity: Life-grade]

[Gain 1 proficiency point]

[Description: A simple bag of spicy strips, the taste of childhood, delicious and inexpensive! A divine culinary experience!]

Lu Fan held the fishing line, his eye twitching.

So all that effort was just to catch a bag of spicy strips?

But then again, being able to catch a bag of spicy strips in the vast ocean also proves how amazing this god-level fishing rod is.

Now you can catch spicy snacks, who knows what kind of amazing treasure you might catch in the future.

This truly proves the saying: a fisherman can catch anything except fish!

[Congratulations, host, on completing your first fishing trip! Detailed upgrade data is now available.]

[Current Host: Lu Fan]

Fishing attempts: 1 time

[Proficiency Level: 1 point (The higher the proficiency level, the higher the hook-up rate and the lower the hook-up rate)]

[Spirit Value: 0 points (The higher the spirit value, the higher the rarity of fishing items)]

Stamina: 90/100 (Each fishing trip consumes stamina. Running out of stamina will cause you to faint. Stamina cannot be restored naturally. Resets daily at 00:00)

[Note: Your current fishing rod level is 1. Upgrading to level 2 will unlock a special ability, increase your maximum stamina, and allow you to restore stamina through eating and resting. It will also unlock higher-quality fishing content.]

The requirements for upgrading are: 100 fishing attempts, 200 proficiency points, and 30 sanity points.

Lu Fan stared intently at the data on the panel, carefully analyzing it.

Proficiency and spirit are fine, but stamina is a bit of a problem.

According to the panel, I used up 10 stamina points just from fishing once.

With his 100 stamina points, he can only fish ten times a day at most.

You can't fish until you're full; you have to reserve one spot for rest, otherwise you might faint and who knows what might happen.

Moreover, at the current fishing speed, it would take at least twelve days to upgrade, and each day would require no less than nine hours of fishing.

But Lu Fan knew in his heart that he didn't have that much time to develop.

Because in seven days, marine life will undergo its first mutation.

They will be aggressive and possess a certain degree of intelligence.

If he doesn't spend time finding that small fishing boat, he'll probably perish at sea along with his fishing rod before he even upgrades.

We must act quickly!

Thinking of this, Lu Fan quickly cast his line and started fishing for the second time.

An hour and a half later

A faint golden light flickered on the distant buoy.