Chapter 3: The Fisherman's Catch

Ning Feng exerted all his strength, braving the towering waves and flipping over time and again, finally clambering onto the ball that floated on the water's surface in a most disheveled manner

The large gray mouse suddenly leaped and dashed out of the house, crashing through the wall in the process, creating a gaping hole, which was of no concern at all

"Scholar, please save me"

The sound of rustling or clattering

Ning Feng sighed, expressing the essence of a scholar, and in the next moment, he was startled and exclaimed, "No, this is a pipa fish—though I have never seen one this large, it is undoubtedly a pipa fish."

What a close call

Ning Feng rolled down from the ball that had already landed on the shore, standing up while patting his chest

No matter how fierce the wind and rain may be, there will always come a time for respite

As Ning Feng delayed for a moment, a wave crashed in and he swallowed a large mouthful of water; in the blink of an eye, the water had risen to his knees

Ning Feng Lian did not even have the time to look back; his hand, which had been groping in the bookcase, finally emerged, clutching an object, which he then forcefully tossed into the wind.

Why aren't you running yet

God knows how he managed to keep the bookcase from falling into the water amidst the high waves and turbulent currents

The woman clearly also saw Ning Feng, her voice growing increasingly mournful, like a cuckoo weeping blood, making one's heart tremble.

The large fish dripped with saliva, leaping out of the water, then crashing heavily back into the water, and leaping out again, repeating this action. The waves it created splashed behind it, feeling cool and refreshing.

This appearance is clearly a grown-up version of the young girl Su Tingyu

"Old gentleman, young lady, children, this is a farewell, until we meet again"

What is truly absent in the library?

The howling wind, accompanied by torrential rain and thunder, swept in like a vast shroud, as if a giant hand were determined to push him back forcefully

She has just managed to catch the last train

At the largest fork of the tree trunk, there is a girl sitting sideways with her legs together, and it is she who is calling for help loudly

What kind of scholar is this, not bringing books but instead carrying all sorts of miscellaneous items

Squeak

Ning Feng, finding joy amidst hardship, thought to himself: "If there is another opportunity to be a teacher, I might as well tell the story of the mouse moving house. It is indeed quite amusing how Su Laomou revealed his true form in that moment..."

This time he has seen clearly

The big gray mouse screamed in terror, as the demonic wind swept through, causing tables, chairs, and benches to fly into the air. One by one, the little mice were lifted by the wind, desperately clinging to the fur of their ancestors with all four limbs

Ning Feng paused for a moment, recalling the little girl's round face, which evoked an inexplicable sense of warmth and familiarity. Instinctively, he reached out to grab both the chair and the little white mouse together.

"Huo Huan Bu, Mo Jia Dou Feng Dai"

Ning Feng raised his upper body on the ball, surveying the surroundings. Hmm, he was mainly estimating how far he was from the shore and whether he could swim over. He felt as if his whole body was about to swell up from being soaked.

She could only see her hands frozen in mid-air, the words "help me" stuck in her throat, unable to be uttered no matter what, her expression as strange as it could possibly be.

A nest of little mice is screaming on its back, as the mice move house in various states of distress

The wind howled and the waves surged, and in the blink of an eye, both sides could no longer see each other

He exclaimed, "Who can tell me how the fish from the sea came to the river?"

He looked at the struggling pipa fish demon, unable to advance and unwilling to retreat, and said calmly

If this is tolerable, what is not tolerable

The big gray mouse was covered in glue, and in its mind, it recalled the moment when it caught a glimpse of Ning Feng reaching into the bookcase.

So close, just a little bit more!

On the other side, the water was laboriously pushing a large tree into his line of sight

It seems that it is no longer possible

Run

He had no intention of going over, cleared his throat, and shouted loudly: "Miss, if you are willing to teach me the skill of moving the trees that have just fallen in the deep mountains into the river, which you can just as well embrace, then I will come over."

At this moment, he had no time to think about how the farmhouse by the river suddenly seemed to plunge down like a cliff when he jumped out

Ning Fengtou did not look back, exhausted from the effort of drinking milk, creating waves on both sides of the ball, and swiftly heading towards the shore

Unbeknownst to others, the big gray mouse clearly heard it. In the midst of its busy schedule, it turned around to take a glance, only to be startled again, nearly choking on a mouthful of water.

Ning Feng pondered for a moment, freeing one hand, and reached towards the book cabinet.

I go up, I go up again... I, I, I, I go up again

Ning Feng's ears perked up with a "whoosh" as he turned to look in the direction of the sound

After the rain, the sky cleared, and a rainbow hung at the horizon. The rushing stream calmed as it reached the wider part of the riverbed, with the large ball gently supporting the tranquil breeze, moving forward in a leisurely manner.

After Ning Feng finished shouting, he showed no intention of waiting for a response, nor did he even glance back. He quickly turned around and simultaneously reached into the bookcase to pull out two bamboo poles, each the length of his forearm.

He quickly picked up the bookcase, leaving behind the bench and other items, and dashed out with swift strides

Ning Feng finally shouted out, spitting several times with a "pah pah pah" sound, and turned back to see the big gray rat desperately swimming towards the shore against the current

Behind him, there was a clearly man-eating giant fish monster in pursuit. He was evidently performing beyond his usual capabilities. Although the pipa fish was getting closer and closer, it still fell short by a breath.

Ning Feng turned back to look and saw a woman with a fierce expression. The entire towering tree in the deep mountains, along with the enchanting woman atop it, surged through the waves and leaped into the air.

The pipa fish's eyes glinted with ferocity, its mouth opened wide, sharp teeth reflecting the sunlight, and it lunged fiercely at Ning Feng's back with a bite.

With another splash, Ning Feng raised both hands high and plunged them into the water like a stone, swallowing several mouthfuls of water in the process

If we don't go out soon, we will be soaked in water

Ning Feng took two steps at a time, running wildly while reaching back into the bookshelf, not knowing what he was searching for.

Hey

I have endured it

Fortunately, in the momentum of the fall, that hand was evidently stronger. As soon as he leaped out, Ning Feng plummeted straight down like a heavy weight.

Ning Feng, however, just endured it

It is conceivable that as long as a scholar steps forward to rescue the beauty, it would not merely be falling into her eyes, but rather directly into her embrace

The pipa fish bit into an empty space, and its upper and lower rows of teeth made a strong intimate contact, with its massive body stranded on the shore

There is also that woman

The ancient riverbank is riddled with countless holes, and it is unknown how many caves there are. At this moment of torrential rain and rising river waters, it is even more uncertain how many snakes, insects, rodents, and ants are fleeing and moving out for their lives

Below, the clear water surface reflects the massive shadow beneath the water.

Ning Feng placed his hand over his eyes, straining to see the scene on the shore

What is the surname Su? It turns out to be a rat

What a misfortune

He reached out and flicked the little white mouse on the forehead with a snap of his fingers, then casually grabbed it and threw it towards the big gray mouse

Ning Fengteng raised one hand high, shaking it, regardless of whether his voice could be heard by a nest of mice amidst the sound of the wind and rain

To put it bluntly, it is worth nothing, merely a portable support rod made by cleverly designed and finely crafted bamboo tubes fitted together.

Solidify

Ning Feng stared in astonishment at the chaotic scene that followed the "flooding".

Time, wind, and flowing water seem to have all suddenly come to a standstill

Then we shall meet again

With a loud "pop," a large bag swelled up to the size of a person.

Suddenly

Upon seeing this woman, Ning Feng's eyes involuntarily widened a bit.

As time passed, Ning Feng was unaware that he had drifted hundreds of miles downstream, and the amount of water that had been taken in during this time was truly unspeakable; only the round, bulging belly of a pregnant woman bore witness to this heart-wrenching reality

In the next moment, he stood before the large hole created by the big gray mouse, took a deep breath, and jumped down.

Tilting his head in thought, Ning Feng added: "Not to mention saving you, even taking you as a disciple is not a problem"

He had just turned his head back, intending to continue with the previous matter, when a roar that was not quite human erupted

No wonder it feels strange upon entering that village; it turns out I have gone to visit that place.

Also left behind was that midnight extension of the teacher, the supernatural night of the mouse moving house

Ning Feng expressed profound regret, shrugged his shoulders, and assumed a helpless demeanor

The giant fish surfaced from the depths of the water, and the first thing it did was open its large mouth and drool towards Ning Fengliu, revealing two rows of sharp, jagged triangular teeth.

"Nunu, Nunu cannot swim..."

The small riverbank, the drooping willows, the February wind tailors a beautiful spring scene, making it appear to be a pleasant place

I suppose if it were at night, it would shine like fishing lights, and I wonder how many people it would deceive again

Bang bang bang—bang bang bang——

I have always heard of people fishing, but today I finally see the fisherman with his catch

After running just a few steps, Ning Feng saw the nearest spot where a little white mouse seemed to be stunned, clinging to a stool and refusing to let go, as it was lifted up with the stool and then smashed down, its eyes starting to sparkle with stars.

The shimmering water and the radiant sky reflect the delicate glow on her body, and when one looks into her eyes, it feels as if one is glued to them, making it difficult to pull away.

Under normal circumstances, if one cannot fish, one must sink down to feed the fish

The answer will be revealed immediately

Like that little girl Su Tingyu, she has a round face, but without the childishness, appearing mature and charming. Her figure is not that of a young girl; the curves are accentuated where they should be, and the dips are pronounced where they ought to be.

The cries for help entered my ears, the voice soft and tender, making me feel completely enraptured.

For a moment, Ning Feng could not discern from which hole he had just jumped out.

Help!

Uh

Ning Feng was unable to assess how long it had been; the rushing water propelled the large ball and him atop it downstream, and in the blink of an eye, countless miles had been left behind.

This woman has endured countless hardships on the road, her clothing either torn and hanging from tree branches like rags, or riddled with holes, making it more of a burden to wear than to go without

Ning Feng prudently abandoned the idea of swimming over.

Ning Feng's eyes nearly bulged out.

Howl---

As the giant fish surfaced, the woman and the large tree grotesquely melted away, enveloped at the tips of their flesh spikes, forming a bead-like appearance, which emitted a glow visible even in broad daylight

Who will come to save me

Help!

Before he could even exclaim "unlucky", he hurriedly fumbled and worked to tightly bind the large pocket of the windbreaker, transforming it into a ball that floated on the water's surface

"If we drift slowly, we should at least drift for a couple of hours." He surveyed his surroundings; apart from the calm surface of the water, there was nothing else, which gave him a sense of profound boredom. "That would be too dull."

Hmm?

Su Tingyu was so frightened that she was stunned, and it was not until she was thrown out that she let out a scream. In a flurry of panic, she grabbed hold of the tail of the big gray rat with all four limbs.

It seems there is a bit of distance

... ... has regained a life again

The large tree is difficult for several people to encircle, its surface is covered with moss and similar substances, and its branches and leaves are lush and dripping with vitality, making it remarkable that it can still float in the water

scared

Call

From a distance, the woman extended both hands, leaning her upper body forward, revealing everything that should and should not be seen, all of which fell into Ning Feng's eyes without escape

I also shine

Ning Feng saw that the towering waves were about to engulf the sky, how could he still be unaware of the need to flee

At the top of the upstream, where there is no Sujia Village, it is clearly a weathered and old riverbank that surpasses even the age of the city walls.

Ning Feng held a bamboo pole in each hand and swung them forcefully.

Ning Feng was unaware that the big gray mouse was moving, and he had no time to criticize his bookcase, as he looked up towards the place where it had just jumped out.

Let us discuss how you ran from the sea to here

Ning Feng did not need to look back, as it was sufficient for him to imagine the scene unfolding behind him

In the midst of the storm, a person tightly clutches a ball, rising and falling with the waves, appearing and disappearing amidst the flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder, drifting along with the current

With a series of "crack" sounds, the bamboo pole instantly transformed from the length of an forearm to a height greater than that of a person. The upper part of the pole was the thickest, while the back tapered off to a slenderness akin to that of a child's arm

What is that

Click

Su Tingyu, is that little girl

Go

That was an enormous fish of unparalleled size

On the top of this large fish, which appears to be impossible to be vegetarian, there is a meat spike resembling a fishing rod

Closer, closer, even closer

Goodness, a large rat, with dozens of small rats hanging from its body, as tables and chairs rain down, creating a spectacular scene