Luoshui Lake.
On the deck of the ship, everyone was fully prepared.
Each person held a large, white, film-like sphere the size of a basin.
These were fish bladders from a large fish found in Luoshui Lake. Inside the bladders was fresh air.
These bladders were their lifeline underwater.
Even though they were all skilled martial artists, once they entered the water, they could only hold their breath for less than half the time it took to drink a cup of tea.
Without a fresh supply of air, no matter how skilled they were, they would drown once their breath ran out.
Shi Xiaoyuan glanced at his men, satisfied with their high morale.
He knew that the shipwreck underwater was the territory of the White Dragon Fish.
Based on Huang San'er's description and the strength of Huang San'er and his companions, the White Dragon Fish was no ordinary creature.
If he didn't take action, no one in the Green Snake Gang could handle the White Dragon Fish.
After all, among Huang San'er's group, the strongest was only at the peak of the Blood Qi realm.
But even that level of strength was no match for the White Dragon Fish.
So Shi Xiaoyuan knew that only he could handle this situation.
Meanwhile...
[Water Affinity experience +1]
A notification appeared before Jiang Ning.
[Skill]:Water Affinity (First Breakthrough 1677/2000) (Trait: Underwater Breathing)
Jiang Ning glanced at his status panel, then turned his attention back to the ship on the water.
He had arrived earlier and had already spotted the ship.
He had also overheard the conversation between the men on board.
"This is a surprise. It seems the Wanhua Pavilion has some useful information. They even have records of such a hidden secret."
"The White Dragon Fish is a good catch! And a warehouse full of iron ore is also a considerable fortune!"
"And if what Shi Xiaoyuan said is true, that the White Dragon Fish is guarding a natural treasure, that would be the biggest prize."
Thinking this, Jiang Ning felt a surge of anticipation.
He believed this was highly possible.
For the White Dragon Fish to have such strength, it was unlikely to have achieved it through natural growth alone.
The presence of a natural treasure was the most plausible explanation.
At this point, he had made up his mind.
Since there were people ahead to scout the way, he didn't mind letting them take the lead.
How strong was the White Dragon Fish?
That was still unknown.
After all, as far as he knew, this world had demons.
In ancient times, when gods and immortals roamed the earth, demons were the dominant force, surpassing humans.
Even in this era, according to records, in remote and wild regions, great demons still existed.
Most of them were in deep slumber somewhere.
So, for the White Dragon Fish, a spirit fish, to have such strength that Shi Xiaoyuan, an eighth-grade martial artist, had to personally enter the water, it was likely a spirit fish that had gained intelligence.
Such a spirit fish could also be called a demon.
If the White Dragon Fish's strength exceeded expectations, then with the Green Snake Gang members scouting ahead, Jiang Ning could easily retreat.
If the White Dragon Fish wasn't a threat and was no match for Shi Xiaoyuan, then Jiang Ning wouldn't mind playing the fisherman.
He could also do the people of Luoshui County a favor by eliminating a menace.
Shi Xiaoyuan, an eighth-grade Divine Strength realm expert, posed no threat to Jiang Ning.
His current strength gave him this confidence.
The confidence to be invincible below the seventh grade.
Especially in the water.
In the water, not only Shi Xiaoyuan, but even Cao Rong wouldn't be able to handle Jiang Ning for long.
A moment later.
Splash
Splash
Several figures jumped from the deck into the water.
Seeing this, Jiang Ning followed them from a distance.
In the water, he was as comfortable as on land.
If he wanted to hide, no one could find him.
At least, someone of Shi Xiaoyuan's strength couldn't detect him.
His senses were far beyond ordinary people's.
Even underwater, he could see over a hundred meters away.
An ordinary person, given the water quality of Luoshui Lake, could only see about ten meters.
But Jiang Ning's vision underwater was over ten times that of an ordinary person.
His enhanced hearing also allowed him to hear conversations on the water's surface, even more clearly than on land.
So, following Shi Xiaoyuan and his men was effortless for Jiang Ning.
He trailed them from twenty to thirty meters behind, following them down.
After a while, Shi Xiaoyuan and his men moved from the shallow waters into the deeper parts of the lake.
The light grew dimmer, and visibility decreased.
Here, Jiang Ning's vision was also affected.
His range of sight, which had been over a hundred meters, was now reduced to about sixty meters.
Meanwhile, Shi Xiaoyuan and his men began to exchange air.
They pressed the fish bladders to their mouths, inhaling the fresh oxygen inside.
Then, Shi Xiaoyuan gestured to Huang San'er, asking how much farther they had to go.
Hand signals were a necessary skill for those who made their living on the water.
Once underwater, verbal communication was impossible, so hand signals were used.
Huang San'er responded with gestures.
One more air exchange.
Seeing this, Shi Xiaoyuan waved his hand, and the group followed Huang San'er deeper into the water.
After a while, the outline of a large ship appeared before them.
Seeing this, Shi Xiaoyuan's eyes lit up with joy.
But Huang San'er's face was filled with fear.
In the dark hull of the ship, he saw a flash of white.
The flash was brief, but in the dim underwater environment, it was highly noticeable, instantly catching his attention.
It also reminded him of his experience here a few days ago.
He had only escaped because the White Dragon Fish hadn't pursued him.
In the next moment, he quickly made hand signals.
The swirling water also drew Shi Xiaoyuan's attention.
Then, Shi Xiaoyuan also saw the flash of white in the ship's cabin.
Seeing the flash, Shi Xiaoyuan immediately recognized it as the White Dragon Fish.
The White Dragon Fish was a type of spirit fish.
Its scales were pure white, its body long and slender, resembling a dragon, hence its name.
This fish was extremely rare, and its flesh was delicious.
An adult White dragonfish was a dominant force in the water, fast as a white rainbow, with teeth sharp enough to cut through metal and stone. It had almost no natural predators in the water.
Most importantly, the fish's flesh was extraordinary, a great supplement for any martial artist.
It could strengthen bones, enhance the physique, and boost blood and energy.
Any martial artist who ate a White Dragon Fish could gain the equivalent of several months of hard training.
As a result, even though the White dragonfish was a dominant force in the water, it had been hunted to near extinction.
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