Chapter 1545 - 1542: The Joy of Fishing 2

After blinking several times and finally regaining his senses, Xilin spoke up:

"Ah, oh dear, how rude of me, I was completely mesmerized. My name is Xilin, I'm here to disturb you today..."

He laughed heartily while scratching his head.

Fang Wushang displayed her culinary skills, turning the fish she got from Xilin into sashimi and stewed fish before placing them on the dining table. The aroma of her homemade soy sauce wafted through the room, and Xilin, looking touched, kept sniffing.

Although it was freshwater fish, it tasted just like the fatty yellowtail fish in its prime season. According to Nishida, this was a very rare species. After chatting for a while, the three of them focused on the chopsticks in their hands.

The plates on the table were soon cleared, and after the meal, Xilin held a cup of hot tea, took a deep breath, and sighed with satisfaction.

"...Oh my, it was absolutely delicious. Thank you for your hospitality. However, I never thought there would be soy sauce in this day and age..."

"Oh, this is homemade. If you're not embarrassed to take it, please do."

Fang Wushang took a small bottle from the kitchen and handed it to Xilin. However, Ye Qiu thought it might be better not to mention that the ingredients contained antidote materials. She smiled at the embarrassed Xilin and said, "It's okay, you also shared such delicious fish with us," and then added:

"Besides, Ye Qiu has never brought back any fish at all."

Suddenly being called out, Ye Qiu reluctantly took a sip of tea and replied:

"The lakes around here are too difficult."

"That's actually not true. The only difficult part is the big lake you're fishing in, Ye Qiu."

"What..."

Xilin's words left Ye Qiu speechless. Fang Wushang held her belly, chuckling continuously.

"Why did it turn out like this..."

"Actually, that lake..."

Xilin lowered his voice. Ye Qiu and Fang Wushang leaned in closer.

"It's almost as if it has a master."

"A master?"

Smiling slightly at the synchronized voices of Fang Wushang and Ye Qiu, Xilin pushed his glasses up and continued:

"In the village's equipment shop, there's an exceptionally expensive bait. I figured one has to buy it to see its effect, so I bought and used it."

Involuntarily swallowing.

"But using this bait, I couldn't catch any fish at all. After trying in many places, I thought maybe it was meant for the most difficult lake."

"Did it... did it work...?"

"It certainly bit."

He nodded vigorously. But then immediately wore a regretful expression and said:

"Just that I couldn't muster the strength to pull up the fish, and the fishing rod was dragged away. In the end, I caught a glimpse of something that wasn't just big but monstrous. Of course, I'm not talking about the monsters that appear in the waves."

He spread his arms wide. On the lakeside, when Ye Qiu told him no monsters would appear there, Xilin had a meaningful smile on his face, suggesting this was what he meant...

"Wow, I'd really like to see it!"

Fang Wushang said, her eyes shining. Xilin then mentioned, "This is what I wanted to discuss with you," and turned his gaze to me.

"Ye Qiu, are you confident in your strength stats...?"

"Well, I guess it's decent..."

"Then how about fishing with me! I'll handle putting the bait, and once it bites, it's all yours."

"Ah, the fishing 'switch'? Is that even possible...?"

Fang Wushang, excitedly, said to the doubtful Ye Qiu:

"Just give it a try, Ye Qiu! It sounds fun!"

As always, she couldn't wait to act on her thoughts. But truthfully, Ye Qiu was quite curious about it himself.

"Then let's give it a try..."

Upon hearing Ye Qiu's response, Nishida beamed, saying, "That's the spirit!" and laughed heartily.

That evening.

Fang Wushang, shouting about the cold, snuggled tightly into her bed, emitting a satisfied hum. Blinking drowsily, she smiled, as if remembering something.

"...There truly are all kinds of people here..."

"He's quite a charming old gentleman, isn't he?"

"Yeah."

With her initial smile faltering, Fang Wushang quietly said:

"All this time spent fighting, I almost forgot people here live ordinary lives too..."

"I'm not saying we're special, but having the power to fight on the frontline means we have a responsibility to these people."

"...I never thought of it that way... I only thought growing stronger was the top priority to survive here..."

"I think many people have high hopes for Ye Qiu now. Myself included."

"Sadly, my nature is that when I hear that, I just want to run away..."

"Really..."

Fang Wushang pouted in displeasure, and Ye Qiu gently brushed her bangs, inwardly praying for a little more time living like this. For Xilin and the others, the two of them would one day return to the battlefield. But at least for now,

From messages passed on by others and Kleek, it seemed nothing major was happening yet. Ye Qiu genuinely felt that, for him, living here with Fang Wushang was the most important thing at the moment.

It was only on the morning three days later that Xilin informed Ye Qiu and Fang Wushang of the fishing date. It seemed he had been spreading the word among fishing comrades, as reportedly there would be about thirty spectators that day.

"This is really bad. Wushang... what should we do...?"

"Hmm~~"

Honestly, this news troubled Ye Qiu. He and Fang Wushang had spent a significant sum to buy a house here for a relaxed life, and now with Xilin doing this, it's as if they were being thrust back into the public eye.

"How about this?"

Fang Wushang tied her long black hair up, then deeply wrapped her face with a large headscarf, and donned a thick oversized coat.

"Oh, oh, oh. This is nice, just like a hardworking farm wife."

"You... is that a compliment?"

"Of course. As for me, as long as I don't carry any weapons, I shouldn't be recognized."

Before noon, Ye Qiu, along with Fang Wushang carrying a bento basket, left their home. Even though he said she didn't need the basket, she insisted it was part of the disguise.