Chapter 0010: The Military Sergeant

As he saw the fishing rod about to be pulled away, Ao Mu Yang felt a surge of determination and jumped into the water. He struck the sides of the small boat with his arms and firmly grasped the fishing rod with his hands to ensure it remained in the socket

Therefore, if he fails to succeed in his initial attempt, the military officer fish will undoubtedly manage to escape in fright

If all methods have been ruled out and only one remains feasible, then it must be a good method. Old Ao muttered a modified Western colloquialism, which served as a reassurance for himself

After pondering for a while, he came up with an idea. This idea is not very reliable, but he has no other choice as he truly cannot find a better way to catch the soldier fish

Although it is gluttonous, it values its life even more; once it escapes, it will not return for a considerable time.

Without hesitation, Ao Mu Yang quickly gathered the fishing line, and the flat fishing net immediately transformed into a net bag, perfectly enclosing the large army fish inside!

The small fish net is scattered in the water, and due to buoyancy, the chicken intestines are floating inside, not having sunk yet.

It is precisely this reason that causes it to grow rapidly, from a few grams of fry to large fish weighing over ten kilograms, often requiring only a little over a dozen months.

To put it metaphorically, this fish is like a zebra in the sea

With all his might, Ao Mu Yang retracted the fishing line, reaching out to grab two fishing rods and inserting them into the boat. At the same time, the fishing line became entangled around the rods, firmly securing the large soldier fish.

Aomu Yang's vision underwater is excellent, so he clearly saw the large fish as soon as it appeared

The young boy seemed to want to say something, but upon seeing his indifference, he awkwardly smiled and then rubbed his hands together before returning to the water, quietly starting to feel around for something under the dock.

The sergeant fish found itself caught in a trap and immediately went into a frenzy. It struggled vigorously, shaking its head and tail, causing the fishing line to tighten to the point of almost breaking, while the fishing rod was bent under the strain.

There are no tools for catching large fish on the skiff; the only tools he has are a fish filleting knife, a small fish net, and two fishing rods, which seem to be of little use. The method of fishing can catch soldier crabs, but it requires special rods and fishing lines, and his rods and lines are too thin

Upon seeing this large army of grass carp, he became invigorated; catching this fish would mean that today would not be a wasted trip at sea

While scattering chicken entrails, Ao Mu Yang pondered how to catch this big fish

On a scorching hot day, even though Ao Mu Yang was soaking in the water, he still managed to work up a sweat. However, all of this was worth it, as when the fishing net was pulled back, it contained a large fish!

Thus, it is now a gamble for life; either the fishing line is snapped or the fishing rod is pulled away. If the net is slack, it survives; otherwise, if the net tightens, it meets its end

In terms of appearance, it has a round and flattened body shape, a stout trunk, a flat and wide head, and a large mouth that exudes a commanding presence, along with a pair of oddly small eyes.

He hastily packed his belongings and, dragging the fish, said coldly: "Good luck"

As long as there is food such as chicken intestines, the soldier fish will not leave

Due to inertia, it continued to rush inward and suddenly fell into the fishing net

The giant fish has a formidable appearance and a domineering demeanor. After its emergence, it stirs the seawater, darting through the water like a sharp arrow, first driving away the bass and snapper, and then fiercely devouring the chicken intestines that are slowly sinking in the sea.

Upon returning to the village dock, he dragged up the fishing net, causing an immediate stir at the entire dock

It went wild at the sight of food, shooting straight towards the fishing net like a torpedo, its head diving into the net, opening its large mouth to swallow two or three pieces of chicken intestines at once.

Aomu Yang did not know him and instinctively felt a bit annoyed by such overly enthusiastic people

Aomu Yang also knew that this was a high-stakes gamble, but the scales were tipping in favor of the opponent: the strength of the sea fish in the water was too great, and even a strong young man could not hold onto the fishing rod!

The sergeant major fish quickly detected the presence of food; they possess this ability and are adept at finding food in the ocean. Their prey includes various types of amphipods, crustaceans, shrimp, crabs, mantis shrimp, and small to medium-sized marine fish

He took the small fishing net in hand to test it, then quickly twisted the cut fishing lines together to make two thick, long ropes, which he then threaded through the small fishing net to create slip knots

A young boy, who seemed to be fiddling with something at the dock, ran over immediately. He skillfully helped Ao Mu Yang dock the boat and tidy up the fishing rods and lines, while asking, "Wow, what a big soldier fish! Where did you catch it, Yang Ge? That's impressive. Brother Fu Gui said you sold a big lobster a couple of days ago. You're amazing."

Aomu Yang quickly recognized its identity; it was a Sergeant Major fish, a Big Sergeant Major fish

Aomu Yang boarded the ship first, and then continued to cut the chicken intestines and throw them into the water

Seeing the harvest, he couldn't help but laugh heartily. The general joyfully climbed onto the ship, shouting as he swayed his whole body, splashing Ao Mu Yang with water...

From the perspective of coloration, the back of this fish is chestnut brown, the sides are light brown, and the belly is white. The body features several color bands: firstly, there is a black lateral band that extends from the mouth to the tail, with light-colored bands above and below it, and a very narrow dark band beneath the light band.

The fishing rod, fishing line, and bait were all gone; remaining in the sea held no meaning. He shook the boat and dragged the fish as he embarked on his return journey

At this moment, his location is near the shore. Generally speaking, black sea bream and sea bass would be considered large fish here, but they are incomparable to the fish that has suddenly appeared, which must be about 1.7 to 1.8 meters in length

This sergeant fish is quite large, measuring nearly 2 meters in length and estimated to weigh around 50 to 60 kilograms. Once caught, it can be sold for a good price

The scales of victory have tilted once again, the fishing net has contracted, and the sergeant fish is bound, no longer able to swing its body freely to swim. Moreover, the general has also submerged into the water, opening its mouth to bite the fishing net, vigorously shaking its tail and moving its limbs to push the net towards the surface of the water

He then slowly lowered the small fish net into the water, placing the remaining chicken intestines inside as bait

Aomu Yang grabbed the fishing rod, while the general jumped into the water to search for the fishing net. This is the nature of the Jin short-haired breed; they are born to assist their owners in finding fish in the water

Moreover, the other party mentioned lobster as soon as they opened their mouth. This matter had only been disclosed by Ao Mu Yang to Ao Fu Gui, and he had not mentioned it to anyone else, treating it as a secret. When the young man brought it up, he became displeased

The reversal of the golden elixir, the release of water vapor, at this moment, no life can absorb this water vapor, so his body absorbed it, resulting in greater strength, greater explosive power, and faster reaction speed

He is not worried that the sergeant fish will escape, as this fish has a gluttonous appetite and is never satisfied, making it undoubtedly the number one gourmand in the ocean

Although the golden elixir assists him, allowing him to move freely in the water, his speed is the same as on land, and he is absolutely unable to catch up with the fish known for its nickname as the "ocean sports car"

As he entered the water, a large amount of vapor entered his body and flowed into the Golden Elixir, enhancing his strength. He also discovered that he could directly and forcefully reverse the Golden Elixir to improve his physical attributes.

He has only one chance. It takes several decades for a large catfish to grow to nearly two meters in length. Surviving for such a long time without being captured must mean that it has experienced numerous battles and possesses rich escape experience

He knows that persistence is victory. The fishing net is not large, and the soldier fish can temporarily do as it pleases within it. However, as it struggles, the live knot will further tighten, ultimately binding it.

The small boat seemed to be pulled by a giant in the sea, drifting and swaying at an unprecedented speed. Ao Mu Yang gritted his teeth, securing the fishing rod to withstand the immense power of the barracuda.