6kv Chapter 40 Unexpected Fortune! A Young Girl's Feelings!
Chapter 40 Unexpected Fortune! A Young Girl's Feelings!
"A flying spear decides the fate of the world—a brilliant move!"
When Old Man Jiang saw Su Yu pierce the strange fish's soft belly with his spear, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration!
Throwing a harpoon is no easy feat. It requires both keen observation skills and mastery of the throwing force. I never expected that Su Yu's skill level would surpass mine, which I have been practicing for many years. He is truly a force to be reckoned with!
"Brother Su, this old man is completely convinced. Your fishing skills are truly superb!"
Hearing her grandfather say this, and thinking about Su Yu's series of performances, Jiang Mu completely admired Su Yu. She bit her lip with her little tiger teeth and stole a glance at Su Yu's profile.
I never expected Brother Su to be so young yet possess such skills.
The two waited a while longer. The strange fish struggled in the net for a while, but with the speargun pulling it, it couldn't escape at all and soon completely lost its strength.
Su Yu pulled the fishing net back onto the boat, and the strange fish was also pulled up.
Old Jiang squatted down, carefully examining the strange fish's corpse. He stroked its hard, granite-like skin, marveling, "This beast has amazing defense! I can't break through its defenses without using skill! But looking at it like this, I'm reminded of a name—it seems to be a Rock-skinned Dolphin!"
The name "Rock Skin Dolphin" is quite fitting, Su Yu thought to himself.
However, he is not so interested in this rare fish now. At most, it costs him a mere ten or so taels of silver, which is far less valuable than the precious golden-lined loach!
"Elder Jiang, now that we've caught the treasure fish, shall we head back?" Su Yu was eager to return home. With the treasure fish and the money from selling it, he could now focus on preparing for his breakthrough to become a martial artist!
Old Jiang immediately nodded, "Yes, let's hurry back and get back to the dock before dark!"
……
The two covered boats shot off like arrows, cutting through the waves, and successfully entered the Heihe Ferry Wharf before the sun set.
Su Yu first handed over the boat to Liang Kui.
The two rare fish, Ironbone Broiler and Red-scaled Fire Bream, were sold directly to the fish market for eighteen taels of silver.
As for the rock-skinned dolphin, Su Yu gave it to Old Man Jiang as agreed.
Old Man Jiang also had someone dispose of it directly at the dock, selling it for more than ten taels of silver.
After processing the other catches, Old Man Jiang lowered his voice and said, "Brother Su, it's better to process this treasure fish in the city. Selling it at the dock makes it easy to get a lower price, or even attract unwanted attention. Let's go to the Sihai Chamber of Commerce; the manager there has some connections with me, and the price will be fair."
"We'll listen to Elder Jiang; you have a wealth of experience."
……
Jinlin Avenue, East District of Outer City.
Even though it was already dusk, the place was still brightly lit and bustling with people.
The streets are lined with tall buildings with green bricks and blue tiles. The most impressive of them all is a three-story vermilion building, which is the Black Stone branch of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce.
Two gilded Pixiu statues stood at the entrance, and those entering and exiting were either wealthy merchants in fine clothes or martial artists with imposing auras.
"How impressive!" Su Yu thought to himself, "No wonder it's the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce."
The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is a powerful organization with branches in many cities, and it is one of the top chambers of commerce in Blackstone City.
This place is a real den of iniquity, a completely different world from the fishy-smelling dock.
As the three entered the hall, a pretty maid immediately came to greet them.
Old Man Jiang handed over a token with practiced ease. The maid glanced at it and respectfully led the group to a private room on the second floor.
A moment later, an elderly man with a goatee and shrewd eyes pushed open the door and entered.
"Old Jiang! It's been so long since you've come to visit!"
"Haha, Old Lu, you've brought some good stuff this time!"
The old man's name was Lu Qu, a third-level manager of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce, and a well-known figure in the Blackrock City business community.
He and Old Man Jiang were close friends, having known each other since they were young.
"Grandpa Lu!" Jiang Mu called out sweetly, took Lu Qu's hand, and started to act coquettishly.
"Haha, little Mu'er is growing more and more beautiful!" Old Lu Qu's face immediately lit up with a pleased smile. "Why are you still out there on the boat with your grandpa, exposed to the wind and sun? Wouldn't it be better to come and be the manager here with Grandpa Lu?"
"I can't bear to part with Grandpa."
"Haha, then when Old Jiang gets lame and can't get off the boat anymore, you can bring him to Grandpa Lu's place."
"Old Lu, are you still holding a grudge about me breaking your leg during a sparring match when we were young?"
"You're talking nonsense! I was the one who broke your legs!"
"You're the one talking nonsense!"
Seeing that the two old men were about to start fighting, Jiang Mu quickly stepped forward and said, "Grandpa Lu, please take a look at what we have gained on this trip!"
Su Yu stepped forward and opened the long cloth bag behind him, revealing a golden glint in the afterglow of the setting sun.
Although the golden-threaded loach was dead, its golden scales still shone brightly.
"Excellent condition!"
Lu Qu's eyes lit up. He picked up a specially made silver ruler, measured the fish, and then checked the large tendon under the fish's belly.
"It's over twenty inches long! And the dragon tendon is completely intact—it's top-quality!"
He put down the ruler, looked at Old Man Jiang, and said seriously:
"Eating this thing directly would be a waste. Its most valuable part is the dragon tendon, which is an essential ingredient for refining the Dragon Tendon Bone-Pulling Pill. All the major families in the city are scrambling to buy it!"
Old Man Jiang's face lit up with joy, and he immediately asked, "Old Lu, how much is it worth?"
"Two hundred taels!"
"Haha, great!" Old Man Jiang laughed heartily, clearly not expecting such a small treasure fish to be worth so much money!
Old Jiang turned and pointed at Su Yu, saying, "Old Lu, we were able to catch this treasure this time entirely thanks to this young brother Su Yu. He's a force to be reckoned with!"
Lu Qu's shrewd eyes swept over Su Yu.
Although dressed simply, he possessed a calm demeanor, handsome features, and a subtle sharpness, clearly indicating that he was also skilled in martial arts.
Most importantly, he's so young, yet he's received such high praise from Old Man Jiang! You know Old Man Jiang best; he's arrogant when it comes to fishing, so for him to praise someone like that, they must have a bright future!
"Brother Su, I am Lu Qu, a third-level manager here." Lu Qu said politely, then took out a black iron token from his pocket: "This is the Chamber of Commerce's Black Iron VIP token. If you have any good goods or want to buy any rare resources, feel free to come to me."
"Thank you very much, Steward Lu." Su Yu solemnly accepted the gift.
Given the reputation of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce, I'm afraid I can't reach the level of Manager Lu with my current strength.
The fact that he would respect him and issue this VIP invitation is probably due to Old Man Jiang's influence, which is a pleasant surprise.
Old Jiang and Lu Qu exchanged pleasantries for a while longer, and since it was getting late, they took their leave.
……
Stepping out of the Chamber of Commerce, a cool night breeze was blowing.
"Brother Su, let's split these two hundred taels equally as previously agreed!" Old Man Jiang took out a hundred-tael silver note from his pocket and handed it over.
Su Yu took the silver note and carefully put it away. He was also a little excited; a hundred taels of silver notes! This was the first time he had received so much money!
My impression of Old Man Jiang has grown increasingly positive.
After carefully putting away the silver notes, Su Yu clasped his hands in a respectful bow and said, "Elder Jiang, then I shall take my leave!"
Having said that, he turned to leave.
At this moment, Jiang Mu, biting her lip, mustered her courage and suddenly spoke:
"Brother Su... when are you going out on a ship next time? Can... can we go together?"
The girl's voice was barely audible, and her bright eyes held undisguised anticipation.
Old Jiang's face stiffened, he sighed, and remained silent.
Su Yu looked at Jiang Mu, feeling a little tempted, but quickly regained his composure.
"Miss Jiang."
Su Yu's voice was gentle yet firm, "I plan to return to the martial arts school for seclusion and focus all my efforts on breaking through to the martial artist realm. I probably won't be going out on a ship again for a while."
"Oh……"
The light in Jiang Mu's eyes dimmed instantly. She lowered her head, clutching the hem of her clothes, and said in a barely audible voice, "Then... then take care."
Seeing his granddaughter's state, Old Man Jiang sighed and said, "Brother Su, I live at No. 9, Que'er Hutong, in the west of the city. When you break through, you can come and have a drink with me!"
"Definitely!" Su Yu clasped his hands in a fist salute, turned around, and strode away.
Behind her, the night lights illuminated the girl's fair face, and her eyes reflected a figure gradually receding into the distance.
……
When we returned to the White Ape Martial Arts School, the bright moon was already high in the sky.
After a quick wash, Su Yu did not rest but went straight to the training ground.
Under the moonlight, he practiced walking on the stakes again and again, his movements more fluid and powerful than ever before.
[White Ape Six Transformations Proficiency +2]
[White Ape Six Transformations Proficiency +2]
……
After practicing until midnight, Su Yu finished his practice and checked the panel.
【武学】：白猿六变（大成160/3000），碧波鱼骨功（入门98/100），金钱掷（小成200/500）
[Skill]: Casting Net (Breaks the limit 3 times)
[Breakthrough Point]: 0 points (Progress 15%)
"Without medicine, my proficiency is indeed increasing very slowly. Now, achieving perfection requires 3000 proficiency points, which is not easy."
"I'm just one step away from mastering the Fishbone Kung Fu, but unfortunately, the Golden Thread Dragonfish isn't very strong in the water. After a fight, I'm still 2 points short of mastering it. But there's no rush, and I won't be going out on the ship again anytime soon."
"Next, I'll upgrade the herbal medicine. I currently have over 120 taels of silver, which is enough resources to break through to the martial arts realm!"