The Legend of Fangren

Chapter 125 I fish~ The fish fish me~

A day passed in the blink of an eye, and in the late afternoon, there was still an empty water bucket next to Fang Shi.

This is the last one. The previous ones were all filled with various kinds of fish, and he just wanted something different for this last one.

Coincidentally, the progress on this last piece was much slower today. Half an hour had passed since the phantom of the cube was about to take shape, but it just wouldn't be finished.

Ironically, the less Fang Shi dared to catch, the less he dared to cast his line. The longer the fish took to decompose, the better the fish would likely be, as evidenced by the various qualities of fish encountered earlier.

He gripped the fishing rod tightly with his right hand; he would wait, even if it meant waiting until tomorrow morning, let alone dusk.

Most anglers in the world are like this.

Finally! The float sank.

"Come on up!"

After holding back for so long, I can finally unleash my pent-up energy.

However, a force acted on Fang Shi, pulling him into the river with a splash.

Hey! What is this? It's heavier than me!

After fishing all day, he had forgotten the power of the fishing rod and was even more puzzled. After falling into the water, he hurriedly opened his eyes to take a look.

Good heavens! What is this thing? It has green armor all over its body, a ferocious long snout, a short, thick, and strong body, and a long, flat tail like an iron whip. It is more than five meters long from head to tail.

It was actually a river-scaled dragon!

In terms of appearance, it is very similar to the crocodile in the previous life, except that it has no limbs and its body is more slender. Its five-meter-long body would have been considered a super large crocodile in the previous life.

However, Fang Shi happened to fall right in front of this ferocious aquatic beast.

"Roar!" The River Scaled Dragon roared in the water, and a burst of water erupted from its mouth, sweeping across Fang Shi's entire body. Its ferocious mouth opened wide, and with a flick of its long tail, it rushed up and bit Fang Shi's waist.

Then, the River Scaled Dragon twisted its body and used the same rolling kill technique as a crocodile. The only difference was that, as a ferocious beast of the water, it also had the power to manipulate the water around it, making the death roll even more deadly, instantly tearing and crushing the skeleton of its prey.

Spinning and spinning and spinning and spinning —

A dozen or so waterwheels stirred up the stream, creating huge waves that churned and swirled, lifting up the weeds and pebbles from both banks and the bottom, turning it into a black whirlpool that made the water dark and murky. Even the mythical beasts that came to drink on the bank were frightened away and dared not approach.

"Ton ton ton—"

Fang Shi, momentarily disoriented, felt as if he were inside a washing machine. He bumped his face against the rocks underwater several times. Finally, when the River Scale Dragon slowed down, he regained his sense of direction, grabbed its upper and lower jaws with both hands, and began to exert force.

The River Scale Dragon was immediately alarmed. This hairless monkey had endured more than a dozen rounds of death rolls, yet it still had strength, and it was terrifyingly large, so much so that even its bite force couldn't hold it!

Nonsense. A first-tier fishing rod can only catch a second-tier mystic beast at best. How could it possibly be a match for Fang Shi, who has now stepped into the threshold of a fourth-tier mystic beast?

He tried to pry it open a couple of times, but couldn't budge it. He then realized that the sharp teeth of the River Scaled Dragon had pierced through his clothes and were firmly embedded in his flesh.

"Perfect timing, it's time for the armor to make its appearance."

After a moment's thought, he put on the full set of gray iron armor from his backpack. He immediately felt the pain in his waist lessen. Then—just like when he slew the snake, he used the beast's way against it. Death roll, huh? Watch me do a somersault!

Fang Shi's waist muscles tensed up suddenly, and his core strength exploded and spread to his upper and lower body. He stomped on the river water, which caused his waist to twist! Even though it didn't turn completely, this short but powerful twisting force instantly reached the long mouth of the River Scale Dragon.

Oops!

With a muffled thud in the water, the river scale dragon's mouth finally loosened a little. Fang Shi seized the opportunity to immediately draw his iron sword and stab it into the base of its mouth!

The iron sword, made of gray refined iron, was extremely sharp and heavy. With this thrust, the River Scale Dragon felt pain and loosened its grip on Fang Shi's waist.

In an instant, mushrooms sprouted from the bloody hole in his waist where the sharp teeth had pierced him, healed in a flash, and were then washed away by the water.

Water is not a human's domain, and Fang Shi felt this as well, finding it difficult to exert his strength anywhere. So he pressed his advantage, sliding with both hands and feet to pounce on the top of the River Scaled Dragon's head. He wrapped his arms around its long mouth and head, then placed a stone block on the riverbed for him to step on. He then embraced the River Scaled Dragon and, before it could struggle, leaped out of the water with the beast, landing on the grass and trees on the bank.

"Haha! Now let's see whose home ground it is!"

As soon as he landed, Fang Shi felt a surge of energy. His feet were firmly planted on the ground, and he used his strength to hook the River Scaled Dragon's jaw with one foot and send it flying. Then, he delivered a powerful flying kick to its abdomen, bending its spine and sending it flying more than ten meters, crashing into a lush tree and hanging from the tree, where it died instantly.

Done and that's it.

Fang Shi stepped forward, dissected its flesh, and collected the spiritual herbs and meat. Looking at the river-scaled dragon and its large, intact hide, even in death, it still possessed a fierce beastly aura.

"This second-tier beast armor is so complete; if it were properly crafted, it could be made into a set of beast scale armor, which would definitely fetch a good price."

The power of dissolving is convenient. Even if Fang Shi is not very good at peeling skin and armor, he can still remove the flesh cleanly. The remaining bloodstains can be washed away with water, and he doesn't mind carrying it on his body.

Instead of storing the animal armor in his Heavenly Ring, he got a long wooden stick, propped up the entire animal hide, and carried it on his shoulder back into the city.

As soon as they entered the city gate, the enormous skin of the River Scale Dragon Beast attracted the attention of many people.

"Wow, young friend, you went into the river to fight this mystical beast? Your underwater skills are truly remarkable, I'm impressed."

Seeing his tattered clothes and disheveled hair, looking utterly wretched, the crowd could already imagine the perilous nature of the fight and asked, "Could this be a second-tier Xuan Beast, the River Scale Flood Dragon?"

Some people had already recognized the type of mythical beast and couldn't help but click their tongues in amazement.

Don't underestimate the River Scale Flood Dragon just because it's only at the second rank. It hides among the aquatic plants at the bottom of the river, making its movements extremely secretive. The river water is also a dispersed substance, making it difficult for cultivators to detect. If you approach rashly, you will definitely be attacked. Once you fall into the water, even a third-rank cultivator will be in danger. Therefore, it is extremely rare. The fact that this beast armor is still so intact makes it an even more precious item.

Fang Shi wanted this effect. He didn't have time to slowly hawk his wares; he preferred to take advantage of the crowds on the street and hold a street auction.

Not to mention the cultivators who would want it, even some wealthy families would be tempted to buy this majestic animal hide at a high price.

Sure enough, a short while later a plump uncle dressed in silk robes stopped him. His beady eyes were fixed on the animal skin, and he could tell at a glance that it was a freshly skinned animal skin. He was very pleased with it.

"Good lad, it must have been quite a journey for you to hunt this animal hide. I usually enjoy buying ornaments shaped like mythical beasts. I'm not short of money, so if you name a good price, I'll just buy it. How about it?"

Fang Shi thought for a moment, then put on a hesitant expression, as if asking, "Two thousand?"

He offered this price because he had seen second-tier crystal cores at the auction for just over a thousand. However, a knowledgeable cultivator nearby immediately exclaimed, "Kid, don't waste your effort! This second-tier River Scale Dragon is quite powerful among second-tier mystical beasts. It usually lives in deep water, making it both difficult to find and kill. You not only hunted it but also preserved its hide so perfectly. How can you only sell it for two thousand? It should be at least two thousand five!"

Not only that, the man also gave Fang Shi a wink, as if to tell him not to be afraid, just quote a high price and that would be the end of it. At worst, he could wait for the other party to lower the price a bit.

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