Chapter 2

The world is covered by the ocean, and humans live in suspension, residing on floating mountains. Everyone makes a living by fishing, and humans can draw on the spiritual energy and mystical powers of fish to become fishing masters, thereby reaching the pinnacle of this world.

In this world, everyone dreams of becoming a fishing master. It is said that a fishing master can easily lift a thousand-pound boulder and dive to depths of a hundred meters.

Wang Jie, the middle-aged man from earlier, is a fishing master. He teaches at the school in Tian Shui Village and also serves as a supervisor in the ordinary fishing grounds.

The fishing grounds where Han Fei stood were the only ordinary fishing grounds in Tian Shui Village. They were relatively safe, but even so, almost every day someone would lose their life here.

The ocean.

It represents both opportunity and danger.

Even in ordinary fishing grounds, there are countless marine creatures, most of which have innate abilities and can fight.

The Blue Armor Fish is covered in blue stone, which it uses in battle when in danger.

The Knife Fish has a natural blade on its back, which can detach to attack enemies when threatened.

The Claw Shrimp has incredibly sharp claws that can cut through metal and stone.

It is said that in the first-level fishing grounds, there are fish shaped like swords, called Sword Fish, and many people have died at their hands.

Of course, there are also astonishing legends. In the unfathomable ocean, there are monstrous creatures, some as large as millions of feet; in the deep sea, there are rare pearls that contain vast realms; and there are the Merfolk, who have dominated the seas for millennia.

Unfortunately, Han Fei had never seen any of these things, so he didn't know if they were true.

Tang Ge helped Han Fei onto an empty boat.

Tang Ge: "Don't worry, this was just an accident. We still have time, and you will definitely pass this trial."

Just as Han Fei was about to speak, he felt himself flying.

Or rather, the boat was flying.

"Damn..."

Tang Ge: "Huh? What did you say?"

Han Fei: "Nothing!"

Han Fei was about to ask why the boat could fly, but he immediately knew the answer.

This boat is called a fishing boat, specifically designed for fishing, and they were heading to the sky, to a floating island in the sky—Tian Shui Village.

Tang Ge, worried, said: "Han Fei, are you okay? Were you scared in the water?"

Han Fei: "I'm fine, I just feel like I'm dreaming."

Tang Ge, suspicious: "You seem different all of a sudden."

Han Fei smiled: "Tang Ge, the fear of life and death has broken the shadow in my heart. I'm fine now."

Tang Ge was overjoyed: "Really? Haha, that's great! The Fishing God blesses us, my brother has finally overcome that barrier..."

Han Fei didn't have the heart to tell him the truth, that his brother was already dead, and he was living in his place.

As Han Fei was thinking, the fishing boat suddenly broke through the clouds, revealing a massive mountain floating in the sky.

On the steep cliffs, countless fishing boats were suspended, and at the top, many fishing boats were constantly coming and going.

Han Fei was speechless. This scene was like something from a movie, a mystical wonder that was even more fantastical than mythology. Although he already knew about it from his memories, seeing it with his own eyes made his heart tremble.

...

A few minutes later.

The fishing boat arrived at the Sky Harbor.

The Sky Harbor is the busiest place on any floating island.

Anyone going out to sea to fish or returning from fishing must register here.

After all, when people return from fishing, many have goods to sell, and those who buy seafood are already waiting here. Thus, this place is the largest trading center in the village every day. Despite the fishy smell in the air, everyone's faces were smiling, as they were all making money and feeling happy.

Seeing this bustling scene for the first time, Han Fei was amazed. This is Tian Shui Village?

In his memory, Tian Shui Village had a population of 600,000, and this was just a village. What about towns? Cities? How many villages, towns, and cities were there? How many people lived in the sky in this world?

For Han Fei, everything was too new and strange.

Under Tang Ge's guidance, they registered their information with a female registrar at the Sky Harbor and hurried back to their residence.

Han Fei's home was a dilapidated courtyard, totaling only about twenty square meters. Outside the door, there was a small area of land and a large barrel, and behind the house was a sheer cliff.

The nearest neighbor was several hundred meters away, as if this place was isolated.

Looking out the back door, he saw vast clouds and mist, with a huge sun almost covering half the sky. As the sun set, the sky was filled with dreamlike evening clouds.

Han Fei couldn't understand why this prime location was considered the worst place on the floating island, just because it was far from the village center.

Tang Ge skillfully fished out five or six large clams from the barrel and pulled a bucket of fresh water from under Han Fei's bed.

Tang Ge: "Han Fei, I'll cook the clams for you. Wait for me at home, I'll be right back."

Han Fei didn't make a fuss, just smiled and nodded.

Large clams are the most common food on the floating island, weighing between one and three pounds each, with tender meat. Although they contain very little spiritual energy, they are enough to fill one's stomach.

Half an hour later.

Han Fei was about to serve the clam soup when he lifted the lid and was stunned. A series of data appeared before his eyes.

【Name】Ordinary Clam Soup

【Level】1

【Quality】Ordinary

【Spiritual Energy】24 points

【Effect】Barely fills the stomach

Han Fei rubbed his eyes. Is this my special ability?

Han Fei took a deep breath. Tang Ge should be back soon, so he decided to wait before investigating further.

Two pearls were fished out of the pot. Han Fei smiled faintly. These were low-grade pearls, worth twenty sea coins each. Twenty sea coins could buy two to three ordinary clams. Apart from that, Han Fei's home was truly destitute.

Soon, Tang Ge pushed the door open, holding a bowl of soup. As soon as he entered, the aroma filled the room.

Han Fei grinned: "You're giving me your Spirit Absorbing Fish Soup again?"

Seeing the Spirit Absorbing Fish Soup in Tang Ge's hand, Han Fei's eyes widened.

【Name】Spirit Absorbing Fish Soup

【Level】8

【Quality】Ordinary

【Spiritual Energy】48 points

【Effect】Increases cultivation efficiency by 20% for three hours after consumption.

Han Fei swallowed. My pot of soup can't even match that small bowl in his hand?

The Spirit Absorbing Fish is a common fish in the first-level fishing grounds, similar in status to the large clams in ordinary fishing grounds. Although this fish has no offensive capabilities, it naturally absorbs spiritual energy. Eating it not only replenishes energy but also fills the body with spiritual energy, making it a good medicinal soup for cultivation.

Tang Ge said nonchalantly: "What's that? I'm already sure to pass the trial. In a month, I'll awaken my soul, so I don't care about a bowl of Spirit Absorbing Fish Soup."

This was the umpteenth time Han Fei had heard about the fishing trial.

In his memory, people in this world undergo a life-or-death fishing trial at the age of twelve. Only those who survive and pass the trial can awaken their souls, obtain their soul beasts, and officially enter the first-level fishing grounds. Otherwise, they can only be ordinary fishermen for life.

With a month left until the fishing trial, Han Fei's chances of surviving were slim. In recent years, as the most outstanding genius, Tang Ge often shared his school resources for cultivation.

Unfortunately, Han Fei's body was weak, and he had only recently become a second-level fisherman, almost indistinguishable from an ordinary person. In this world, there were no ordinary people; even the worst fishermen were at least second-grade, with only a one in ten thousand chance of being weaker.

Tang Ge: "Drink up! You'll recover after this."

Under Tang Ge's eager gaze, Han Fei drank the fish soup in a few gulps. It was very fresh, though a bit fishy, but the warm soup made his body feel warm, and a faint white mist rose from his skin. In just a moment, his previously weak body was filled with strength, and a faint spiritual energy radiated from his skin.

"Wow..."

Han Fei looked at the faint glow on his hands, feeling amazed. So this is spiritual energy? I'm glowing?

Han Fei knew that everyone in this world cultivated, but this was his first experience, and it was quite novel.

Tang Ge, tearing into a large clam, smiled: "How's your cultivation? When will you break through to third-level fisherman?"

Han Fei: "I was aimless and wasted a lot of time in the past few years. Now that I've seen the light, it should be soon!"

"Great!"

Han Fei, seeing Tang Ge's excitement, wasn't too enthusiastic. He thought, I'm just comforting you; otherwise, wouldn't the Spirit Absorbing Fish Soup be wasted? But Han Fei was grateful. Without Tang Ge, the original owner of this body would have died long ago.

Han Fei whispered: "Well, since I've inherited your body, I'll live a good life for you!"

After drinking the Spirit Absorbing Fish Soup, Han Fei ate two large clams and was finally full.

In front of Tang Ge were already four empty clam shells. He burped and said: "Alright, I'll go to school. The results are out today, and there might be intensive training. I'll come back in a few days."

Han Fei: "Okay, listen to the lessons."

Tang Ge: "Sure, I will."

...

After Tang Ge hurriedly left, Han Fei quickly closed the door.

He eagerly sat cross-legged on the bed to cultivate. How exciting and fun would this be?

Han Fei closed his eyes, palms facing up.

If someone were there, they would be surprised to see a gourd tattoo appear on Han Fei's wrist, with leaves and vines extending from the gourd's mouth.

Han Fei silently recited the only cultivation technique he knew, "Soul Fishing Technique," but as soon as he started, his wrist hurt.

Han Fei quickly opened his eyes and saw a green gourd tattoo on his wrist.

"Damn, it's still haunting me!"

The next moment, a series of data appeared before his eyes, different from before...

Spirit Absorbing Gourd

Owner: Han Fei

Level: 2 (First-grade Fisherman)

Spiritual Energy: 48 (48)

Spiritual Meridian: First-grade (Upgradable)

Main Cultivation Technique: "Soul Fishing Technique" (Repairable)

Han Fei was surprised. A Spirit Absorbing Gourd? What is the origin of this gourd on my wrist?

On the side of this data, there was a glowing "Technique" option.

Han Fei curiously clicked on "Technique."

It read:

Existing Technique: "Soul Fishing Technique" (Incomplete)

First Level: "Immovable Technique" (Incomplete)

Note: The first universal cultivation technique from ancient times, now incomplete after countless years. Completing it requires 1000 points of spiritual energy.

Han Fei's eyes lit up. A protagonist's aura?