Chapter 5: The Treasure Chest in Shenbao Lake

If only my consciousness could lift this treasure chest, thought Qin Shiao with regret

Qin Shi Ouzhen was shocked

Two black-striped loaches were opening and closing their mouths, searching for seeds of aquatic plants to eat. As a result, a carp, about the length of an adult's arm, rushed over with a roar, its large mouth wide open, "crunch crunch," devouring clumps of algae.

The transfer of consciousness to Chenbao Lake took more than two hours. Qin Shimao changed the water four times. Finally, he moved to the bed, curled up in the bedding, and continued to explore the lake. Feeling somewhat fatigued, he decided to retract his consciousness and take a rest.

This left Qin Shiyou feeling quite frustrated; where would he find the money to hire a salvage team? Even if he could afford it, would there be a professional salvage team in the desolate town of Farewell?

In the early spring, the weather was cold, and Auerbach sent Qin Shiao back to the small inn. In the bathroom, Qin Shiao adjusted the water temperature and lay in the spacious bathtub, beginning to explore the strange changes in her eyes

Controlling the floating box in the water is quite strenuous, especially when compared to the previous experience of drifting through the lake, which is simply incomparable

He examined them briefly; these little loaches were entirely grayish-yellow, covered with black spots, resembling the black-spotted loach he had seen before at the marine museum. The black-spotted loach is a common freshwater fish in North America, of which he had some recollection.

The treasure chest was hidden by the shore. Qin Shiao put on his clothes and ran out of the inn. He saw that the innkeeper had a Ford pickup parked in front of the door, and said: "Buddy, here's the thing, my grandfather's fishing grounds have some items that need to be dealt with. Can I borrow your truck for a bit? Well, I will fill it up with gas for you."

The moment he conceived this thought, the water of the lake surrounding the oak chest suddenly began to part, and then, under the impact of the flowing water and the immense pressure, the chest was lifted up!

Auerbach has already introduced the identity of Qin Shiao. After the boss learned that he is the grandson of Qin Hongde, he even offered him a 20% discount on his room fee

The world within the lake, though not as rich and colorful as that on land, is still vibrant and diverse. His awareness has only traversed a small portion of the lake, yet he has already encountered dozens of fish, most of which he does not recognize, let alone the oddly shaped aquatic plants.

The chubby white boss chuckled and said: "Qin, your grandfather was a great man, and I have great admiration for him. In his honor, you can use the car as you wish. Of course, it would be even better if you could fill it up with gas."

Chenbao Lake is a typical inland lake, with the lakebed near the water's edge covered in fine, snow-white sand. Occasionally, small grass carp or little carp can be seen happily burrowing into the sand and mud. When they emerge, they stir up some sediment and algae, which they then gulp down.

As his consciousness continued to wander, he saw in the lake the white-spotted pike, the commonly found Baikal small white strip in North America, as well as the berry bass and black bass. However, the most numerous were still the carp and grass carp, with the latter being the larger ones.

At that moment, a large carp over half a meter long suddenly burst out, followed closely by a brilliantly colored rainbow trout. For some unknown reason, this rainbow trout was extremely furious, baring its teeth and pursuing relentlessly.

Consciousness shifts from the shallow sandy beach to deeper waters, where some larger fish species appear, predominantly including grass carp, common carp, and black fish.

Some carp and grass carp grow over 1 meter in length. They move with fierce strength and display a commanding presence, truly dominating this Shenbao Lake.

He can see everything in the lake, from the surface of the water all the way to the bottom, as if his consciousness can enter the water, allowing him to grasp the movements of more than 100 cubic meters within it

A clump of water plants began to tremble, and the consciousness of Qin Shiao shifted over. At that moment, two small loaches, about twenty centimeters long, emerged from beneath the water plants.

Taking advantage of the absence of people around www.hetushucom.com, Qin Shiao used his consciousness to control the water flow, pushing two oak boxes to the shore, and then moved them into the carriage

The box floated up to only about ten meters high, and Qin Shi'ao was already exhausted to the point of being unable to bear it. Thus, the oak box fell back into the lake.

The feeling of being so close to the treasure chest yet being unable to grasp it was truly maddening for Qin Shiao. Later, he devised a plan. After resting for a while to regain his strength, he directed his consciousness to control the flow of water, rolling the treasure chest towards the shallow shore.

Taking a deep breath twice, Qin Shiao calmed himself down. After that, he once again felt the urge to lift the boxes, and the two boxes slowly began to float up once more

The angry little loach? Qin Shiao couldn't help but laugh.

The carp, being pursued too urgently, had nowhere to escape and crashed headlong into the bottom of the lake, possibly intending to burrow into the thick mud for refuge. As a result, when it collided with the mud, a collapse occurred at the lake bottom, revealing a large hole approximately three to four meters square.

This greatly piqued the curiosity of Qin Shiyou. As a marine enthusiast, he immediately recognized the identity of these small fish: with black backs and white bellies, their stout and robust bodies indicated that these omnivorous fish were likely the grass carp and carp he frequently encountered in the reservoirs and ponds of his hometown during his childhood

At that glance, his heart suddenly raced with excitement, for he distinctly saw https://m.hetushucomcom, where two oak boxes were slantedly piled in the mud hole at the bottom of the lake

First, he confirmed that the Heart of the Sea God had disappeared, and at this moment, only a circle of red rope remained around his neck; furthermore, after several experiments, he discovered that the previous scene was not an illusion, and he could indeed control the underwater movements of the Sunken Treasure Lake

The position of the oak chest is almost at the center of the lake. Qin Shimao estimated that the depth at the center of Shenbao Lake must be over 80 meters. Given the current weather conditions, diving to such depths would likely require a professional salvage team.

The black-spotted loach, startled, fled in panic, while the carp devoured the aquatic plants almost entirely, then swam away proudly, shaking its head and swishing its tail.

Does Canada also have traditional freshwater fish from the Huaxia culture? Qin Shi O is somewhat puzzled

He felt a tremor in his heart, his consciousness scattered, and the floating box wobbled and sank to the bottom of the lake, stirring up the silt and creating utter chaos around the waterhole

In this way, he has saved a lot of effort

Two oak boxes, one large and one small, are both cubic in shape. The larger box measures approximately 1.5 meters in length, width, and height, while the smaller one is around 80 centimeters. Both wooden boxes have an antique style and are securely bound with iron chains, easily evoking the legendary treasure chests.

Qin Shiyou always thought that the varieties of freshwater fish were quite limited. However, during his time at Shenbao Lake, he gained new insights; it turned out that freshwater fish are also diverse and colorful. It is unfortunate that before visiting www.hetushu.com, he had specifically paid attention to fish species, yet now he recognizes only about one in ten of the fish he encounters.

After placing the oak box properly, Qin Shiao drove directly to the Daqin Fishery. The fishery had numerous houses, and Qin Shiao found a two-story maple wood building. Auerbach mentioned that this was the residence of his grandfather during his lifetime. Next to the small building were two maple trees, which his grandfather had personally planted when he first arrived at the fishery.

At this time, it was already afternoon, and the town began to bustle with activity. However, Chenbao Lake was located five kilometers outside the town, where the surroundings remained quiet and desolate, which conveniently facilitated Qin Shiao's actions.

After going upstairs, Qin Shiao opened the small box, and the iron chains that had been wrapped around it had already fallen into the water. Inside the small building, there was a hammer, and with a loud "bang," he smashed it open.

It is quite interesting that Qin Shiao sensed the emotion of anger from these two black-striped loaches.

As his body soaked in the warm bathtub, Qin Shiao's consciousness drifted to Chenbao Lake. Within the realm of his awareness, the water was entirely transparent, regardless of how deeply the sunlight penetrated. Even the dim depths of the lake appeared as bright as day in his consciousness

The colorful salmon closely pursued, while the carp fled into the distance. The gull from the Qin dynasty, curious about the large hole at the bottom of the lake, extended its consciousness to take a glance inside.

After the box was smashed open, Qin Shiao's eyes lit up, for inside were rolls of paintings sealed in plastic bags