Before leaving, he took a glance at the water tank, noticing that the Treasure of the Store had vanished without a trace. Yun Wan'er certainly knew how to pick her targets; she always chose the most valuable fish!
Shi Tian had returned home to do manual labor, while several elderly gentlemen were standing by the Yangtze River, staring blankly at the surging waters. This stretch of the Qi River was currently impassable for ordinary people, but that didn’t pose a challenge for these old men. After all, it was he who had spread the news about the appearance of the Finless Porpoise here.
On the day the Finless Porpoise was sighted, these old men rushed over and had been waiting here for several days without catching even a glimpse of it. While they hadn’t seen the Finless Porpoise, they had managed to catch several Electricians over the past few days. Fishing was banned in the Yangtze River, yet Electricians continued to appear despite the prohibitions, largely due to insufficient enforcement.
However, that situation was about to change. Not only were Electricians now out of luck, but even Single Hooks had no chance anymore. They were currently discussing establishing a protected area in hopes of attracting the Yangtze River Goddess back to the mortal realm.
Meanwhile, things were much better over in Yibin. With three rivers converging there, the fish had been fed so well by the enthusiastic Yibin locals that they were practically floating on the surface waiting for more food. As more people came to feed them, the fish population grew, and now witnessing that scene was far more impressive than anything at Baotu Spring! The wild fish of the Yangtze River had been transformed into ornamental fish in no time.
The feeding frenzy in Yibin was quite a sight. It was said that the Air Force would be returning next week. Should they head back to Sanya? Last time, when the Air Force returned secretly, Old Kong hadn’t received any news. This time, he had been more cautious and placed an insider to keep tabs on their movements.
What would they go back for? To be bossed around every day? Even if they wanted to go fishing, he would dictate their Fishing Spot—where’s the freedom in that? Old Wen’s words prompted Old Kong to retort immediately.
As soon as Old Kong snapped back, Old Wen fell silent. Indeed! Previously, two unreliable girls—Wen Qianqian and Liu Xinyue—had been constantly meddling in their affairs. Now that they had finally sent them back, they couldn’t let them fall into the hands of the Air Force again; that kid was far more troublesome than those two innocent girls!
Wrapping his coat tighter around himself as a cold breeze swept through Hubei, he declared, “Let’s go to Tongling! There are plenty of Yangtze River Dolphins there. We can check them out and then head south to Fujian; we can’t stay along the Yangtze any longer; it’s too cold!” He glanced at his companions and led them toward the roadside.
Encountering the Yangtze River Goddess wasn’t easy; who knew how many swam along this entire river? It would require careful planning. He would have to think of a way with Shi Tian later; if all else failed, he could offer two million to see if Shi Tian could prepare some Bait for a Finless Porpoise. If they used that Bait to attract fish, their chances would increase.
The Yangtze River Dolphin was like a street performer in this river—a formidable opponent for fishermen. With its prestigious title, no one dared to harm it; it wasn’t afraid of humans at all. It would casually spit water near fishermen’s rods as if it were being polite and sometimes even snatch fish right off their hooks before getting caught!
If one didn’t want to end up in trouble with it, they’d better return it safely; otherwise, if it got injured, someone might come knocking at their door asking about water usage.
The population of these two Yangtze River Dolphins had grown significantly and had already reached four digits. To protect them, passing boats were required to reduce speed when navigating through their territory.
The key was that these creatures could swim on their backs—imagine how terrifying that could be! If you provoked one and it flipped over with its belly up while circling around you in the water, you’d probably be scared enough to need some calming pills.
He hopped into the car as the driver obediently started off. Old Kong took out his phone and searched for Shi Tian’s number before dialing him up.
Xiao Tian, we old men have caught colds by the Yangtze River and still haven't seen a single Finless Porpoise. Can you help us study the Finless Porpoise? It would be nice to at least catch a glimpse of them; otherwise, we would feel guilty towards our ancestors!
Old Kong's words were not a joke but came from the heart. In that era, they made countless sacrifices just to fill the bellies of over a billion people.
These old gentlemen were not ordinary people; many policies were executed under their signatures, and many were even led by them. Now that everyone is well-fed, it's time to repay some debts!
Old Kong wanted to see the Finless Porpoise, and Shi Tian was not surprised. He knew that these old men had gone to the Yangtze River to look for the Finless Porpoise, and after so many days without results, he understood their disappointment.
The few Finless Porpoises in the river hadn't shown themselves for over ten days. If they could just wait by the river for a few days and see them, that would indeed be strange! It's not that easy to spot a Finless Porpoise.
Old man, if you're bored, just fish for some Qing Cao Lian Yan. Don't set your sights on the Finless Porpoise; even if you managed to catch one, would you dare to cook it and taste it? If you want to try something, let Jun Ge help you get some Whale Meat instead; it's all the same flavor!
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