Daily News: You promised yourself to be a fisherman, but you've become a martial arts god?

"What a huge blue-water fish!"

Li Nian took a few breaths and looked at the fish she had just caught.

Its scales are entirely emerald green, like jade, and it has the shape of a blue water fish, hence the name "blue water fish"!

Common bluewater fish are lighter than adult greenwater fish.

As the green water fish grows into the blue water fish, its blood and essence condense and become more concentrated, making the blue water fish smaller and lighter.

A normal year-old bluefish only weighs two pounds.

This five-pound bluefish must have lived for at least ten years!

For many years, no bluefish weighing more than five jin (2.5 kg) have been seen in Qianhu County.

"Finally got it!"

Li Nian breathed a sigh of relief.

I'm glad I ate enough last night and this morning to recover.

If he had caught a bluefish yesterday, given his condition at the time, he definitely wouldn't have had the strength to catch it.

I guess I can only be a frustrated tangent player.

"Hide the fish first; they absolutely cannot be discovered by Tang Zhengxiong's men!"

Li Nian's gaze turned serious.

Looking around and seeing that no one was around, he moved the bluefish to the shore, surrounded it with stones, and covered it with snow, making it look like an ordinary large rock covered with white snow on the shore.

After finishing all that, Li Nian carried the fish basket full of bluefish on her back.

"These grass carp will be sold to Tang Zhengxiong."

"Isn't Tang Zhengxiong trying to lull me into a false sense of security by offering high prices for fish? I'll let him fall into that trap!"

"paralysis!"

A sly glint flashed in Li Nian's eyes.

Tang Zhengxiong schemed against him, and he could scheme against Tang Zhengxiong.

No matter what, Tang Zhengxiong wouldn't let him go, so he might as well buy some fish at a high price and make more money!

Not taking advantage of a good deal is the act of a complete idiot!

With that thought in mind, he carried the fish basket and headed east of the city.

About a mile from the East City Gate, a burly man walked out from the roadside and blocked Li Nian's way.

"Young man, your fish basket is so full, you've had a good haul."

"I wonder what kind of fish are in your fish basket?"

The man curiously examined the basket on Li Nian's back while observing her expression.

Having lived two lives, Li Nian immediately recognized the man as no ordinary passerby.

Why would a passerby look at him like that?

If nothing unexpected happens, this person is Tang Zhengxiong's informant!

As he expected, the man was Tang Zhengxiong's informant, sent to see if Li Nian had caught the Jade Fish!

"Brother, the fish basket is full of grass carp."

Li Nian said calmly.

"Can I take a look?"

The man wanted to get checked.

"All right."

Li Nian pretended to hesitate before finally agreeing.

She put down the fish basket in front of the man and showed him the bluefish inside.

Seeing that they were all bluefish, a look of disappointment flashed in the man's eyes.

Seeing that it was a bluefish, the man didn't say much, but secretly made a shaking gesture with his index finger towards the city gate.

Li Nian noticed the man's hand movements and knew he was sending a coded signal to his companion, but pretended not to see it.

Without saying much, Li Nian slung her fish basket over her shoulder and headed toward the city gate.

Along the way, no one approached us to ask about our catch.

He knew in his heart that it was Tang Zhengxiong's informant who knew he didn't have the Jade Fish, which was why he let him pass.

If there are blue water fish, there is no wonder that they would kill them and take the fish!

Fortunately, the intelligence system alerted me; otherwise, bringing the Azure Water Fish into the city would have meant certain death!

Without giving it much thought, Li Nian pretended not to know anything and entered the city.

Haoran Martial Arts School.

"Hello, please let me know that the fish that Master Tang Zhengxiong requested has been delivered."

Li Nian spoke to the gatekeeper at the entrance of the martial arts school.

The man glanced at him disdainfully, intending to shoo him away, but then suddenly remembered something and said, "You wait here, I'll go in and inform them."

After saying that, he hurriedly turned around and ran into the yard.

A moment later, a man with a broad back and a tall, upright figure walked out with heavy steps.

In the dead of winter, the man wore only a vest and looked completely at ease.

The muscles in his forearm are coiled like snakes, exuding a sense of power.

Li Nian felt that the person standing in front of her was not a person, but a bear.

"Senior Brother Tang is not here. This is Xiong Gang, the third senior brother of our Haoran Martial Arts School."

The disciple who had just been informed explained.

"I've met Master Xiong."

Li Nian greeted them respectfully.

He remembered that Tang Zhengxiong was the second senior brother of Haoran Martial Arts School, so Xiong Gang was Tang Zhengxiong's junior brother.

"You were the one who caught the grass carp yesterday?"

"Yes, great hero."

"Those grass carp are all large and taste good. Let me see how many you caught today."

"Great, even bigger than yesterday's, there are ten of them! Come with me!"

After inspecting the fish in Li Nian's fish basket, Xiong Gang nodded in satisfaction.

After saying that, he entered the martial arts school.

Li Nian followed behind with a fish basket on her back.

In the front yard of the martial arts school, dozens of disciples were practicing stances, punches, and horse stances with all their might, sweating profusely and shouting loudly.

This scene reminded Li Nian of her days in the army, and she couldn't wait to join them.

However, he knew it wasn't possible now.

Suppressing her inner desires, Li Nian followed behind Xiong Gang with her head down.

Before long, the two arrived at the backyard.

"Wait here for me, I'll go in and announce your arrival."

Xiong Gang casually said something to Li Nian.

After saying that, he walked towards the main hall.

Li Nian nodded and stood silently by the wall.

At that time, several disciples were fighting in the backyard. They were agile and their punches were fierce, making them look much stronger than the disciples in the front yard.

Clearly, the disciples here are from the inner court, while those outside are from the outer court.

The difference between the outer and inner courtyards is only one word, but their strengths are incomparable.

Li Nian dared not look any longer.

He wasn't a member of the Haoran Martial Arts School, so if he saw this, people could easily accuse him of stealing martial arts skills.

"The Haoran Fist Technique is in the backyard; it should be here."

Li Nian opened the system and looked at the information on boxing techniques.

The gold punctuation mark was clearly visible under the camellia flower bed not far in front of him.

It was so close, yet he dared not take it, leaving him itching with desire.

At that time, in the main hall of the inner courtyard.

A charming and beautiful woman reclines on a rattan chair, her long red brocade dress perfectly outlining her graceful figure.

A middle-aged man, holding a jade needle, was gently tapping the beautiful woman's calves with a solicitous expression.

The man is Jiang Chongyan, the owner of Haoran Martial Arts School.

The woman was He Youchan, Jiang Chongyan's stepmother-in-law.

He Youchan is seven or eight years younger than Jiang Chongyan.

"Did that bitch say anything?"

He Youchan squinted comfortably, her blood-red lips slightly parted.

"No, she still refuses to reveal the whereabouts of the Haoran Fist Technique."

Jiang Chongyan felt somewhat helpless.

"waste!"

Upon hearing this, He Youchan glared angrily, sat up, and pushed away the jade needle in Jiang Chongyan's hand.

"Without obtaining the Righteous Fist Technique, you will never be able to advance to the Transformation Realm."

"Without a master of internal energy to oversee things, the martial arts school will always be inferior to the county government, Zhenwei Martial Arts School, and the Zhang family!"

"Don't even think about touching my body until you find out the whereabouts of the Haoran Fist Technique!"

He Youchan's expression was cold.

"Master, your disciple Xiong Gang requests an audience."

Just then, Xiong Gang's voice came from outside the door.

"Remember, don't keep me waiting too long!"

He Youchan glanced at the doorway, gave Jiang Chongyan a cold snort, and then turned and left.

Jiang Chongyan nodded hesitantly, then regained his composure as the head of the establishment and said, "Come in!"

Xiong Gang entered the hall and reported to Jiang Chongyan about Li Nian delivering fish.

Jiang Chongyan picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and without even lifting his eyelids, said, "Since it's Zhengxiong's channel, you can buy it."

"From now on, you can decide on these trivial purchasing matters yourself; there's no need to report back."

"Also, tell the Sea Sand Gang that the monthly regulations for this month and thereafter will be increased by 20%. Now go."

"Disciple understands!"

Xiong Gang withdrew and took Li Nian to the kitchen, where he weighed the bluefish.

"Forty-two catties of fish in total, young man. How much per catty did Senior Brother Tang pay for your fish yesterday?"

"Thirty coins a pound."

"Thirty coins a catty, forty-two catties is one thousand two hundred and sixty coins."

"Before Brother Tang left, he told me to treat you well. This is one tael and five mace; the extra is a reward for you."

Li Nian accepted the 1.5 taels of silver from Xiong Gang, a playful smile appearing on her face.

Preferential treatment?

Just numb me!

However, I, Li Nian, will take this bargain!