6kv Chapter 3 Hunting the Blackscaled Fish!
Chapter 3 Hunting the Blackscaled Fish!
Follow the Black Sand River to find an area with a gentle current and relatively open riverbanks.
Shen Mo first took out the entrails and flesh of the gnat-toothed beast that he had collected earlier from his backpack and threw them into the river.
Moments later, the once calm river surface began to boil.
One by one, the lurking fish and monsters quickly gathered and rushed out of the water.
In the blink of an eye, the little flesh and internal organs were devoured.
Then, the fish monster dispersed again, merging into the dark river water.
The riot in the water also came to an abrupt end.
"hiss--"
Upon seeing this, Shen Mo couldn't help but gasp.
He felt a mixture of apprehension and excitement.
He was wary because he hadn't expected there to be so many magical beasts in the Black Sand River.
If he were to accidentally fall into the river, given his LV1 swimming ability, he'd probably be eaten alive, leaving only his skeleton...
As for the excitement, it's because...
"With so many fish, it's impossible to be an empty-handed team... right?"
Thinking back to his experiences before transmigrating, Shen Mo felt somewhat uncertain.
But after witnessing the dangers of the river, he realized there was only one way for him to complete his mission.
Demon hunting isn't just about fighting and killing; it also requires skill...
So... Shen Mo took out a set of fishing gear from his backpack and began assembling it.
This is specially prepared for fishing for blackfin bream, and includes several baits that are very attractive to blackfin bream.
After assembling the rod, Shen Mo baited it and cast it. A few seconds later...
collapse--
The fishing line taut instantly.
An explosive pulling force came from underwater!
Shen Mo, who lacked confidence in his skills, never expected the fish to arrive so quickly.
His body swayed as he was pulled by that force.
"They took the bait?!"
Shen Mo was overjoyed, but he steadied himself and swung the rod with all his might.
The fish monster in the water suddenly charged forward, the fishing rod arched into an arc, and the fishing line emitted a sharp whistling sound.
Shen Mo lowered his body slightly, his arms firmly gripping the fishing rod.
He pulls the fish in the opposite direction whichever way it lunges, thus depleting the fish monster's strength.
After nearly half an hour, the underwater power began to dissipate noticeably, and Shen Mo began to slowly and steadily reel in the line.
A moment later, a black-scaled fish, nearly 1.5 meters long, covered in black scales, with scarlet eyes and a mouth full of sharp teeth, was dragged to the shallows.
If this were in his previous life, Shen Mo would definitely have hung the fish on the back of the car, taken a picture, and posted it on his WeChat Moments that everyone could see.
However, according to the Demon Hunter Association's requirements, this black-scaled fish does not meet the standards.
chap!
Shen Mo strode forward, precisely stabbed the still writhing black-scaled fish in the head with a knife, and pulled it ashore.
The Tier 1 monster "Blackscale Fish" has been added to the game, rewarding you with 1 point of Constitution attribute enhancement!
[You have hunted one Blackscaled Fish, rewarding you with 1 skill enhancement point!]
As the black-scaled fish was killed, the Hunter's Handbook automatically recorded the hunt.
Shen Mo dragged the black-scaled fish's corpse a little further away, then took out his dagger and began collecting the fish's brain and black iron jade.
The size of the black iron orb of the black-scaled fish is directly proportional to its body length.
Although this one doesn't meet the standards, both the brain marrow and the black iron jade can be sold at the Demon Hunter Association.
The flesh and blood can also be used as bait in the following fishing trip...
Soon, Shen Mo began his second fishing trip.
While fishing, Shen Mo remained vigilant, constantly observing his surroundings.
This time, it took about ten minutes for the fish to bite.
But the one that took the bait was a nobody.
Shen Mo thought it might be because they hadn't prepared a nest.
Then chop up the miscellaneous fish and mix them with the remaining bait.
After throwing it into the river, which caused another riot, he began fishing for the third time.
Sure enough, less than a minute after the hook was cast, a black-scaled fish took the bait.
At first glance, it was quite large.
After Shen Mo prayed that the rod wouldn't break, he dragged it ashore.
It was a black-scaled fish that was over 1.8 meters long and almost as tall as Shen Mo!
"This fish definitely meets the standards!"
Shen Mo excitedly stepped forward with his knife and sent the black-scaled fish to its death.
He hunted 57 demons and 2 black-scaled fish, but did not trigger the reward.
Because of the total number of hunts and the number of hunts by category in "The Hunter's Handbook".
Aside from the first kill, all subsequent rewards are given for numbers ending in 5 or 0.
Currently, you will gain 1 point of enhancement for each stage reached...
"I've never encountered a fishing spot like this before. It's still early, why not cast again?"
After collecting the black iron jade and fish brain, Shen Mo glanced at his watch.
It was already four o'clock in the afternoon.
But Shen Mo was still somewhat unsatisfied.
The fish come here so fast.
You can earn money, enjoy the fun of fishing, and accumulate the number of monsters you hunt in the "Monster Hunter's Handbook".
For him, it was a blessed place.
But in the end, silent reason prevailed over desire.
Shen Mo thought of the strategy guides he had looked up before participating in the trial.
There have been instances where people thought black-scaled fish were easy to catch and hunted them extensively in the Black Sand River, only to attract terrifying monsters.
After all, water sources are inherently hubs where various high-risk factors converge...
If we stay any longer, we might really encounter danger.
Know when to stop!
There will be plenty of opportunities in the future.
Let's go to the outpost to rest for a bit and gather information about the demon corpse...
Shen Mo quickly packed his things, then disappeared back into the jungle he had come from, heading towards the wasteland.
As for the demonic corpse, it was the second objective of Shenmo's Black Iron Trial.
A demonic corpse is a monster created by the demonization of a corpse.
Similar to zombies, they like to attack living things.
The strength of a demonic corpse is related to the strength of its body before death.
The weaker ones are only at the first level of strength and move slowly, making them relatively easy to deal with.
The stronger ones are comparable to Gold-level Witchers, and some even possess intelligence and can use combat skills and spells, making them extremely dangerous!
Demon corpses are usually born in areas with abundant magic or near magic wells.
It feels no pain, it feels no fatigue.
Only by burning it to ashes can it be completely eradicated.
Therefore, many demon hunters dislike taking on missions to eliminate demon corpses, feeling that it's a thankless task.
The Demon Hunter Association often uses demon corpses as trial targets for advancement for demon hunters of different ranks.
They probably had the idea of eliminating as many demonic corpses as possible...
However, the concentration of magic increases at night.
Monster activity has become more frequent, and some dangerous species have even appeared.
Despite having dark vision, Shen Mo didn't want to suffer through the night.
Even someone with a 10-point constitution isn't made of iron. He's been busy all day, so he should get some rest.
Returning to Dusk Valley would be a waste of time, and there's no guarantee of entering the city before it closes.
So Shen Mo prepared to go to the outpost.
The outpost is a garrison established by Dusk Valley City in the wasteland.
Firstly, it was to monitor the movements in the Wasteland and the Demon Realm.
Secondly, it provides a relatively safe resting place for witchers on missions or caravans from other cities.
Shen Mo had stayed there one night before and spent 50 Alliance Coins.
Although the environment isn't great, it's safe, at least I can get a good night's sleep.
This is already quite rare outside of Pure Land Buddhism...
However, just as Shen Mo walked out of the jungle.
The sudden scraping sound beside his ear made him feel like he was being pricked by thorns, and he drew his sword and retreated...