6kv Chapter 38 A Beauty Adds Fragrance
Chapter 38 A Beauty Adds Fragrance
"drink!"
Old Man Jiang's beard and hair stood on end, and his harpoon became a blur as he precisely struck the head of the silver knife fish charging at the front, instantly knocking it to the ground.
Su Yu frowned slightly behind him, and swung out a fine iron harpoon, creating a whistling sound.
"Snapped!"
A silver knife fish that attempted to ambush the ship was slammed against the gunwale, its scales flying everywhere, and its body twitching as it slid off the deck.
With close cooperation and defense, the two temporarily halted the onslaught of the silver knife fish.
However, there were just too many silver knife fish, and an accident happened the next moment.
"Pfft!"
Ahead, Old Man Jiang was a beat too slow, and a silver knife fish flew past his arm, its sharp fins instantly cutting a bloody gash, staining his sleeve red with blood.
However, he didn't utter a sound, standing firmly in front of him like a rock in the water.
Jiang Mu hid behind, clutching a corner of her clothes, her eyes red-rimmed. Despite her anxiety and grief, she remained motionless.
She and her grandfather had been through many things at the Blackwater River, and she knew what she should do at this moment.
With Old Man Jiang continuing to hold the line, Su Yu felt a little less pressure, but he kept a close eye on his surroundings.
Suddenly, the school of silver knife fish in front of us increased again, and we seemed to have reached the middle of the densest school.
Old Man Jiang was immediately caught off guard. Despite shouting for defense, more silver knife fish bypassed his defenses.
Two streaks of silver light drew strange intersecting arcs in the air, heading straight for Jiang Mu's pretty face!
Their speed was as fast as two flying willow-leaf knives!
"Ah!" Jiang Mu's pupils shrank sharply. The sharp, cold air had already stung her skin, and she had no time to dodge!
At the critical moment, Su Yu suddenly sprang up, the ship's deck beneath his feet groaning under the weight.
He instantly closed in, his right hand harpoon flashing upwards like lightning, precisely cleaving the first silver knife fish in two!
Immediately afterwards, the second one reached the face!
There wasn't enough time to swing the fork!
Su Yu acted decisively, channeling his qi and blood into his left hand, causing his tendons to throb, and unleashed a punch!
"Bang!"
The tough silver knife fish was smashed to pieces in mid-air by this punch! Flesh and blood mixed with broken bones exploded into a cloud of red mist, scattering on the deck.
"Get behind me!"
Su Yu pulled Jiang Mu to his side, shielding her behind him.
The silver knife fish swarm was about to end, and since he could save her while he was at it, Su Yu certainly wouldn't leave her to die.
……
About fifteen minutes later, the annoying buzzing finally faded away, and the school of silver knife fish disappeared into the vast fog.
Old Man Jiang let out a long sigh of relief, his blood dripping onto the ground.
"Grandpa!" Jiang Mu rushed over, her voice trembling with tears.
"Hahaha, it's nothing, this little injury is nothing, your grandpa isn't old yet..." Old Jiang laughed heartily, despite the wounds on his body, it didn't affect his mood at all.
The most important thing is that the silver knife fish didn't harm the granddaughter; it's all thanks to Su Yu.
He looked at Su Yu gratefully, "Thank you so much, Brother Su!"
Su Yu simply nodded calmly, offering his assistance as a favor.
Old Man Jiang's strength is at least at the level of three consecutive breakthroughs. It seems that he was quite a figure in his youth, and he also has a good temper, making him easy to get along with.
Su Yu wouldn't mind being friends with him.
"Elder Jiang, is it still safe here? Should we leave?" Su Yu looked at the distant mist and asked again to confirm.
"It's alright, the area is actually safest after the silver knife fish have passed. But there's no chance of fishing today, let's find a place to rest for the night."
Su Yu nodded and retrieved the fishing net.
Luckily, there were still seven or eight silver knife fish that hadn't managed to escape in the net, thrashing about in the shimmering silver light.
"As long as the silver knife fish don't get too fast or form a large group, they're not dangerous," Old Man Jiang added.
He also retrieved his fishing net, but unfortunately, the giant red carp inside had already escaped in the chaos.
……
As night fell, a cold moon hung high above the boiling mist marsh.
White mist swirled on the water, and two small boats were moored side by side beside a sheltered rock.
The dim light of the oil lamp dispelled the chill of the surroundings.
Su Yu selected two plump silver knife fish and quickly gutted them. He rummaged through the cabin for a while before finding a chipped earthenware pot, intending to fill it with river water and boil them.
"Tsk, how shabby."
Su Yu shook his head. The boat was rented; besides flint, they hadn't even brought salt.
On the ship next door.
Jiang Mu had already set up a small, gleaming iron pot.
The lard sizzled in the pan, and the aroma of scallions filled the air, making one's mouth water.
While skillfully stir-frying, Jiang Mu secretly glanced at Su Yu.
Seeing the dark, broken pottery jar in Su Yu's hand, and his pitiful look as if he was about to boil fish in plain water, the girl couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Hey, Su Xiao...Brother Su!"
She called out in a clear, bright voice, her little face flushed in the firelight, "Come eat with us!"
Su Yu glanced at the steaming, fragrant iron pot, then at the cold water in his hand, and decisively agreed.
"Then I'll have to trouble you."
He carried the two prepared silver knife fish and lightly leaped over.
Jiang Mu took the fish, smiled, revealing two cute little tiger teeth: "Why don't you chat with Grandpa for a while? The food will be ready soon!"
Su Yu went to the bow of the boat and chatted with Old Man Jiang. He quickly learned many secrets of the Blackwater River from the old fisherman.
Besides the Boiling Mist Marsh, there are several other mysterious places along the Blackwater River, the most famous of which is a place called Black Dragon's Throat.
That place is elusive and usually invisible. When it does appear, it's a colossal, earth-shattering whirlpool! Legend says it connects to an underground river, containing a dragon palace—the lair of that evil dragon from long ago…
"Grandpa, Brother Su, dinner's ready." Jiang Mu prepared the food and placed it on a small table.
Su Yu approached and found the food plentiful and appetizing.
Braised silver knife fish, with a bright red color and rich, dark sauce; steamed red oil fish, with oil seeping out and a fragrant aroma; and several steaming hot smoked meat pancakes.
"Brother Su, don't be shy! Pick up your chopsticks! My granddaughter's fish-cooking skills are superb!" Old Man Jiang took out a gourd of liquor and poured a bowl for Su Yu.
Su Yu took the bamboo chopsticks handed to him by Jiang Mu, waited for Old Man Jiang to take a bite, and then took a bite as well.
"Hmm!"
The silver knife fish is so tender and delicate that it seems to melt in your mouth. Paired with the rich sauce, it's absolutely amazing!
Jiang Mu's cooking skills are truly superb. I've eaten fish for so many years, but I've never tasted such delicious fish.
"Delicious!" Su Yu exclaimed sincerely.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu smiled sweetly, her eyelashes curving into crescent moons.
……
We were full and satisfied.
Su Yu not only enjoyed the pleasures of food, but also gained a lot of energy and blood.
Back at the bow of his boat, he began practicing his stances, using the moonlight and the warmth within his body.
[White Ape Six Transformations Proficiency +3]
[White Ape Six Transformations Proficiency +3]
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【武学】：白猿六变（大成160/3000），碧波鱼骨功（入门95/100），金钱掷（小成120/500）
[Skill]: Casting Net (Breaks the limit 3 times)
[Breakthrough Point]: 0 points (Progress 15%)
The red oil fish replenished my blood and energy, and my standing meditation skill increased by ten points.
After a day of continuous underwater fishing, his Blue Wave Fishbone Skill has improved considerably, and perhaps he will have a chance to break through to proficiency tomorrow.
"Brother Su, what happened to your hand?" At this moment, Jiang Mu stood at the bow of the boat, looking at Su Yu's hand, and suddenly spoke up.
Su Yu looked down and saw that the skin on the back of his hand was broken. It must have been from the bone fragments that cut him when he punched the silver knife fish during the day.
"It's alright, it'll be fine in a few days."
"That won't do!" Jiang Mu immediately pouted and got angry. She jumped onto Su Yu's boat, ran over, and grabbed his hand to check him carefully.
"It must have been from when he saved me..." Looking at the long wound, Jiang Mu thought of the scene when Su Yu saved her during the day, and her eyes reddened again.
"Wait a moment." With that, she returned to her boat awning, took out a small wooden box, and came back to Su Yu.
Opening the medicine box, there were quite a few bottles and jars, bandages, acupuncture needles... the supplies were quite complete.
"I'll take care of it for you." He said, pressing Su Yu down to sit.
The girl lowered her head, carefully washed the wound with clean water, and then sprinkled on the medicine powder.
The moonlight, like water, shone on her fair and jade-like profile, even dimming some of the moonlight's intensity.
The two were very close.
A sweet fragrance lingered around Su Yu's nose; it was the scent of unripe apricot blossoms, fresh and lively.
"alright!"
Jiang Mu looked up, satisfied with her masterpiece, and a sweet smile appeared on her face.
Su Yu looked down and his lips twitched slightly.
That neat, even somewhat cute bow looked completely out of place on his hand, which was used for killing and practicing boxing.
"Cough cough! Xiao Mu, come back to sleep!" Old Man Jiang's cough came from the awning next door.
"Oh...coming!" Jiang Mu stuck out her tongue, put her hands behind her back, and moved back to her boat like a light butterfly, turning back every few steps.
Standing at the bow of the boat, she turned around, waved to Su Yu, and smiled brightly in the moonlight: "Brother Su, see you tomorrow!"
See you tomorrow.
Jiang Mu slightly bent her knees, spread her arms, and lightly leaped back into the cabin. The curtain fell, obscuring the fragrance of apricot blossoms.