Chapter 3, Setting Sail

Just as a strong north wind blew in, the fisherman unfurled all the sails on the fishing boat, firmly grasping the main helm. The fishing boat resembled a sharp arrow on the surface of the sea, shooting southward with great speed

A faint purple radiance flickered in Mu Yi's eyes, but it was merely a fleeting moment

Those struggling at the bottom risk their lives to obtain the right to continue their existence, which is both a necessity and a helpless situation

"Oh, why has the color of the sea ahead turned somewhat reddish?" Mu Yi suddenly exclaimed.

"Alright, let us pursue for another hundred miles. Regardless of whether we can catch the school of fish, we will return immediately." Mu's father conceded.

The father of Mu is very nimble in his actions; each time he casts and retrieves the net, it only takes half an hour

For fishermen striving to survive in the sea, it is commonplace to take risks in pursuit of a good catch. In fact, even the most experienced fishermen face the possibility of never returning.

However, in such places, the water flow is generally quite swift, making it difficult to find a suitable spot to anchor. As he spoke, Mufu began to stow the sail and looked around.

Fishing at sea is like this; when luck is on your side and you encounter a school of fish, a single net can yield over a thousand pounds. For larger fishing vessels, it is not uncommon to catch over ten thousand pounds in one haul. However, if one does not encounter a school of fish and only finds scattered sea fish, the quantity will naturally not increase.

Sailing against the wind requires adjusting the sails and steering, following a zigzag course. The wind at sea is both a manifestation of nature's wrath and a gift from the heavens, always to be utilized. Father Mu skillfully controlled the direction of the fishing boat while imparting some techniques of sail control and steering to Mu Yi

Mu Yi did not forget to exercise his muscles and bones on the boat, practicing breathing and refining his meridians. However, the humidity in the atmosphere here is quite high, and the celestial and earthly energies are not as pure as those found at the peak of the mountains, such as at www.hetushu.com, so the effects of cultivation are naturally average

It turns out that my father has also practiced eye veins, and to quite a profound extent! Mu Yi felt a stir in his heart; he had previously only known that his father possessed immense strength and had evidently mastered the hand and foot veins. This was the first time he learned that his father's eye veins were also quite remarkable

Finally, Mu Fu used tools such as pulleys to send the fishing net along with the salmon into the water tank beneath the deck of the boat

For Mu Yi, this school of fish not only signifies a bountiful harvest, but also seems to represent his hope of going to Changping Island. Perhaps this opportunity could change the course of his life and help him realize his dream—to leave the secluded island of Hanya Island and make a name for himself.

Mu Yi looked around, wishing he could find a "fishing spot" that would allow his father to achieve a bountiful catch

"Oh! There is a patch of white foam over there." On the afternoon of the fourth day, after a glimmer of purple light flashed in Mu Yi's eyes, he suddenly pointed towards the distant sea in the south and said to his father.

After all, he has only achieved a minor success in the Eye Pulse technique, and the purple energy he can harness is extremely limited. Not only can it significantly enhance his vision for just a brief moment each time, but he can also use it only a few times a day before experiencing eye fatigue and discomfort, making it inadvisable to overuse.

The father and son of the Mu family were overjoyed, working together to pull the pulley connected to the fishing net, gradually reeling it in.

The color of the surrounding sea gradually deepened, and as far as the eye could see, it was a vast expanse of deep blue. Enormous waves, rising inexplicably, crashed in one after another, while the small boat occupied by the Mu family appeared exceedingly insignificant, drifting along with the waves.

Mu Fu was accustomed to this and showed no signs of worry; on the contrary, Mu Yi, who was beside him, was extremely anxious

The two of them increasingly felt the heavy weight of the catch transmitted through the fishing net, their faces filled with joy

The pulley bracket for hoisting the anchor creaked as it turned, clearly bearing immense pressure

Watching his father gradually fold the sail, Mu Yi felt a pang in his nose, and before he knew it, his eyes had turned slightly red.

From the serious expression on my father's face, it is likely that the matter of the sea monster is not merely a baseless rumor

As he passed by the school of fish, Mu Fu decisively swung his arm with great force, casting the fishing net that had long been prepared, which landed perfectly among the fish.

This fishing boat is not only exceptionally sturdy, but also tightly wrapped in a layer of iron sheet at the bottom. The rivets connecting the hull are made of high-quality iron, each as thick as a wooden arm.

After loading these salmon with red scales, this relatively small fishing boat has become somewhat heavy

The wooden father suddenly exerted force, pulling the iron anchor that was resting on the reef at the bottom of the sea.

Mu Yi was overjoyed, and suddenly his heart was filled with hope again

These shrimp prefer to surface in the sea at dusk. The Mu family, while sailing over, also caught a small quantity, with a portion reserved for consumption and the majority used as bait

This is the last outing at sea this winter. If the harvest is average and the Mu family's life is rather strained, it is uncertain whether the father would be willing to spend a high price to send him to Changping Island for the disciple selection of the Pinghai Sect

"Let's cast the net here," said Mu Fu, pointing to two currents on the distant sea. He turned to Mu Yi and said, "Look, there are two streams meeting over there, one cold and one warm. This is precisely the confluence point where fish tend to gather."

Based on experience, Mu Fu determined that this net contained at least three to four hundred fish, which amounts to approximately three to four thousand jin

Only the iron nail boats from m. hetushu. com can withstand the ravages of the sea; otherwise, before reaching a hundred miles from the island, they would be shattered by the giant waves

Suddenly, a piercing sound resembling a baby's cry echoed from the dark sea in the distance. Upon hearing it, Mu Fu's face turned ashen.

The salmon school! Mu Yi immediately became very happy

Next, it is simply a matter of waiting quietly

On the second day, at the fourth watch, the father and son of the Mu family dragged their large boat, using the faint light of the stars and the moon, to set out to sea for fishing

Father Mu's expression darkened as he murmured, "We have unexpectedly reached the Red Tide Sea; we can no longer pursue them"

That patch of white foam must be formed by many bubbles gathering together, indicating that there are likely schools of fish beneath the surface of the sea. We should hurry; we should still be able to catch up!

Although Mu Yi is drawn to novelty, he does not forget to meditate and cultivate on the boat at the break of dawn, ensuring he does not miss the excellent opportunity when the purple aura rises from the east

The flesh of the sea salmon is exquisite, and its price is quite high. Moreover, they are not small in size, with each fish typically weighing around ten pounds. If the school of fish numbers in the tens of thousands, wouldn't that amount to over one hundred thousand pounds?

At this moment, the fishing boat is already a thousand miles away from Hanya Island

The wooden father quickly adjusted the sail and turned the helm, making a U-turn back.

Mu Yi noticed that a glimmer of purple light also flashed in his father's eyes, and it lasted much longer than his own.

White foam? "" The wooden father was taken aback, straining to look into the distance

However, Mu Yi's thoughts were not here; he was already fantasizing about the rumors regarding the significant recruitment of disciples by the Changping Island and the Pinghai Sect.

But Mu Yi looked at the school of fish in the distance and said with a face full of regret: "However, the speed of this school of fish is slowing down, clearly showing signs of fatigue. If we chase for another hundred miles, we will surely be able to set the net ahead of the school of fish. To give up now would be too regrettable"

"Sea monster?" Mu Yi was greatly shocked; he had also heard of the terrifying rumors about this man-eating creature

Next, Mu Fu began to cast the net and poured a bucket of live shrimp into the nearby sea

The woodcutter spoke with a grave expression: "The Red Tide Sea is the name given to this area by the local fishermen. According to legend, there are sea monsters in the Red Tide Sea that particularly enjoy feasting on the brains of the living, and encountering them is certain death. The vast expanse of the Red Tide Sea is a forbidden zone for us fishermen; during the day, few dare to wander nearby, let alone with night approaching!"

One chases, the other flees, as the sky gradually darkens. At this moment, the fishing boat is very close to the school of fish, yet unknowingly, it has traveled over a thousand miles further south.

Meanwhile, Mu Fu was both controlling the sails and steering the ship, while instructing Mu Yi on how to maneuver the vessel using the wind.

With the help of the north wind, the ship sped southward. By noon, Cold Crow Island had already become a black dot and gradually disappeared from Mu Yi's sight.

In the village, when children misbehave or act spoiled, adults often use the phrase "The sea monster is coming" as a means of intimidation and playfulness. Although no one has ever seen a real sea monster, it is undoubtedly the most terrifying legend on the island

A large iron anchor weighing over a thousand pounds was lowered into the sea by a wooden pulley, coming to rest on a submerged reef, capable of preventing ships from drifting with the waves

After a while, the wooden father stowed away the iron anchor, raised the sails, and steered the ship to chase after the distant school of fish

Not long after, with his extensive experience, Mu Fu discovered a hidden reef lying several dozen fathoms beneath the surface of the sea, and thus chose to anchor the ship there

The first time Mu Yi went out to sea with his father, he felt everything was incredibly fresh and exciting. He ran around the ship, completely setting aside his worries about whether they could go to Changping Island.

For three consecutive days, day and night, this fishing boat has been sailing south on the sea

Not long after, that patch of white foam appeared before the eyes of the Mu father and son, separated by more than ten miles, and even without the aid of the purple aura, it could still be seen quite clearly

However, the salmon school seemed to sense danger and swam south at an extremely fast speed, not much slower than the fishing boat

Upon seeing Mu Yi's appearance, Mu Fu hesitated for a moment, then smiled slightly and raised the sail again

After the sun has completely set, the full moon and the stars hanging in the sky appear particularly brilliant. At this moment, the speed of the fish indeed slows down considerably, and the fishing boat finally catches up.

Everything went smoothly. Seeing that Mu Yi had little interest in steering the boat, Mu Fu smiled faintly and chose not to discuss it further

Your eyesight is indeed excellent; it seems that the years of cultivation have not been in vain, " Mu Fu said approvingly as he turned to Mu Yi.

However, the luck has been rather average. He casts and retrieves his nets once in the morning and once in the evening each day, but each time he catches very little. Over the course of three consecutive days, he has only managed to catch several dozen pounds of various types of fish.

"Red Tide Sea?" This was the first time Mu Yi had heard this name. He asked in surprise, "Why can't we pursue it any further?"

As if receiving a unified command, the school of fish swiftly parted to the sides, yet still, a considerable number of salmon fell into the net

The fishing boats, adorned with full sails, raced across the sea at dusk like arrows, their reflections mingling with the crimson evening glow on the water, creating a unique and splendid landscape in harmony with the surrounding red tide.

Without further ado, as long as one can cast a net among the schools of fish, it is certain that hundreds or even thousands of pounds of salmon can be harvested

"It is a school of salmon migrating south for the winter!" exclaimed Mufu in surprise, "From the area covered in white foam, there must be quite a number of these salmon, at least tens of thousands."