He achieved the pinnacle of martial arts starting with breaking through the limits of Tiger Fist.

"Senior sister, there's really no need for that."

Long Susu ignored him and continued talking to herself, "I heard that Xiao Qi has been practicing much harder recently and has made great progress compared to when he was in the manor, so Senior Sister should thank you."

"It's also because Xiaoqi is sensible."

Long Susu shook her head. "I've put a lot of effort into this child, but with little result. However, since he was sent to the martial arts school, he has become quite remarkable. This is all thanks to my junior brother's effective discipline."

It's just a better story; it's not about discipline.

In fact, Jiang Lin had long noticed that Long Che had some mental issues and was much less mature than his peers.

You have to understand that in today's world, a fifteen-year-old can basically earn money to support a family, and when you're out and about, many people will treat you like an adult.

Senior Sister Long teaches like an adult, often scolding and speaking sternly. Under such high pressure, it would be a miracle if it were effective.

Of course, he wouldn't say this aloud. He simply assured her again that he would teach her diligently before bidding farewell to his senior sister and leaving the Long family.

……

Back at the martial arts school, Jiang Lin tallied up his gains.

He currently has thirteen bottles of pills for the Skin Refining Realm, enough for more than a month's use. Not to mention money, he has more than eight hundred taels, which even makes Jiang Lin feel a little unsure how to spend it.

No wonder people say that chivalrous heroes value loyalty over wealth; this is the reason.

It's probably easier to talk about money than elixirs.

Today's kill of the "Azure-Armored Turtle" greatly improved Jiang Lin's fishing skills, but it also made him realize his own limitations.

While the "Waterway Map" is very powerful, it is still more of a support tool; if your own abilities can't keep up, it's all for naught.

Jiang Lin's "Water-Splitting Skill" is now perfected, allowing him to rival fish in the water. However, the lack of "Wave-Fighting Skill" limits his offensive capabilities.

Furthermore, because of the "Waterway Map," Jiang Lin clearly knew that there was great terror underwater, so he inevitably had some psychological trauma.

Jiang Lin

[Breakthrough Point] 1 (Progress 82%)

[Martial Arts] Tiger Fist (Proficiency 326/5000)

[Martial Arts] Tiger Soul Stance (Breakthrough Limit 634/2000 in one go)

[Skill] Fishing (Second Limit Break 1170/2000)

Today's hunt made Jiang Lin clearly aware of his shortcomings. He could put his martial arts aside for now and focus on improving his fishing skills.

As the saying goes, "wealth, companions, methods, and land are all essential." Once your fishing skills improve, acquiring resources becomes much easier, and with more resources, your martial arts skills will improve faster.

Jiang Lin was very clear about his situation and had his own ideas about which direction to take.

After finishing his daytime homework, Jiang Lin went to the backyard and found Li Changfeng.

In broad daylight, in the swamp, the moment Jiang Lin took out the "Hemp-Clad Swordsman," he clearly sensed something was off about his senior brother.

Jiang Lin didn't want to pry too deeply; matters of the sect were too complicated for him to get involved in.

His purpose in seeking out Senior Brother Li this time was simply to inquire indirectly about the ingredients of the other "fragrant baits" and see if Senior Brother Li had any clues.

He recognized all the characters for "stone marrow" and "reed tip frost," but when put together, he couldn't understand them at all.

Senior Brother Li comes from a top-tier sect like the "Taihua Sect," so he might know some information.

……

"What are these things? I've never heard of them before!"

Li Changfeng was completely bewildered by the question Jiang Lin asked.

"Ah, this..."

Jiang Lin was also stunned. Judging from his expression, he didn't seem to be lying.

"These are all ingredients for making scented bait. Senior brother, you've never heard of them?"

Li Changfeng thought carefully for a moment, "No, absolutely not, but this bait is indeed magical. Junior brother, could you tell me in detail?"

This is not right, this is very wrong. They clearly do not know what bait is and do not intend to hunt in the water, yet they are very interested in "bait".

Is this normal?

Jiang Lin carefully considered his words, "The bait I'm using today is called 'Hemp-Clad Guest,' which is the most common type and can only attract some low-level treasure fish."

However, I have two other recipes, which are of a higher grade than those of the Hemp-Clad Swordsman, but I only know the names of the ingredients, not their contents.

Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng once again wore a strange expression. "Junior Brother, do you mean that these baits are divided into many levels, and that higher-level baits can attract rarer treasure fish and aquatic beasts?"

Jiang Lin keenly noticed the change in Li Changfeng's expression, but he didn't dare to ask further, knowing it would be useless. If he could tell, Li Changfeng would have already done so.

"That should be the case. I don't know much about this, so I can only make a rough guess." Jiang Lin could only continue the conversation.

"Hmm, I understand." Li Changfeng nodded and continued, "I have some things to attend to and need to leave for a few days. I'll trouble you to take me out of the ship when I return."

"My senior brother has helped me a lot; these are just small things, nothing to worry about."

Li Changfeng was quite pleased. Although his junior brother was a bit slick, after spending time with him, he could feel that he was loyal and righteous, which did not match his appearance.

"As for the ingredients that my junior brother asked about earlier, although I don't know what they are, I do know where to find them."

"Oh!" Jiang Lin perked up immediately upon hearing this.

He thought he had made a wasted trip, but unexpectedly, he found a clue in the end.

"Junior brother, you can go to the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce to inquire; you're sure to find something useful there."

"The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce?"

Jiang Lin was somewhat puzzled. He had been to the Sihai Chamber of Commerce before and even spent three taels of silver to buy a basic boxing manual.

Speaking of the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce," even Li Changfeng couldn't help but straighten his face. "This Four Seas Chamber of Commerce has ships and carriages all over the country, and its trade routes connect the four seas. It has its own name in every city, big and small. It is not as simple as it seems on the surface."

This surprised Jiang Lin. He had thought this shop was just an ordinary business, but it seemed that his knowledge was still too shallow.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior brother."

Having obtained the information he wanted, Jiang Lin took his leave. Since Li Changfeng was also planning to go out, it was even less appropriate to disturb him further.

After leaving Senior Brother Li's room, Jiang Lin went straight to his master's study, explaining that he needed to ask for a few days' leave and that he planned to have Lin Zheng take over for some time regarding matters in the outer courtyard.

Li Zhenguan naturally nodded in agreement. The outer courtyard itself did not require Jiang Lin, a direct disciple, to worry about it. It was only because Long Che had entered the academy that Long Susu made such an arrangement.

I greeted Lin Zheng and explained the situation.

After repeatedly assuring Long Che that he would return to the martial arts school to rest that night, Jiang Lin finally left the school.

The town inside is very different from the outside. Even though it's already evening, it's still quite lively, unlike outside where ordinary people don't dare to go out at night.

Jiang Lin was a man of action; he walked straight through several streets and arrived at the entrance of the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce".

Jiang Lin examined the chamber of commerce in front of him carefully, but couldn't see anything different about it.

The only difference is that the store is larger and the decoration is more luxurious; otherwise, it is no different from other shops.