CHAPTER 262: CHAPTER 262: YOU ARE NOT A FISH; HOW DO YOU KNOW THE JOY OF A FISH?

"Haaa~~~"

Lin Feng yawned. Above the boundless sea, a lonely reef island stood quietly, like a small boat in the great ocean.

At the edge of the island, he held one arm behind his head, lying on a long bench, holding a seemingly simple yet exceptionally sturdy fishing rod in his hand.

The sea breeze, with a slightly salty aura, brushed past, messing up the hair on his forehead and taking away a bit of his fatigue. Lin Feng squinted his eyes, enjoying the gentle caress of the sea breeze. The fishing rod swayed gently with the rhythm of the sea waves.

From the continent to Sea God Island, an ordinary ship would require several months’ time. Even for a Titled Douluo flying day and night, it would still take several days to arrive. But Lin Feng and Qing Xuan had only used less than a day’s time. After going to the Sea Horse Holy Pillar and saying goodbye to Qing Xuan, the sky had already dimmed.

Therefore, Lin Feng had decided to temporarily stop on this nameless small island, both for rest and also to enjoy this rare moment of tranquility.

After all, not long ago, he had experienced the sudden battle with the Sea Horse Douluo, and just now he had truly confirmed Qing Xuan’s heart’s desire. Although there was no consumption to his body, his spirit was also a little tired.

On the surface of the sea, from time to time, a fish would leap out of the water, splashing a circle of ripples. Lin Feng quietly watched, his thoughts drifting far away.

"I wonder how Qing Xuan is now?" Lin Feng thought to himself. "Sorry, Destruction. Since Qing Xuan has already made a choice, I will not let go."

"Speaking of which, how come the fish in this sea are so hard to catch?" Lin Feng glanced at the empty fish basket and helplessly shook his head. He had originally thought that with his own strength and perception, a small matter like fishing should be a piece of cake. But he had not expected the fish in this sea to be so cunning. Not a single one had taken the bait.

I’m not Jiang Taigong fishing, where those willing will take the bait. How much bait have I used for this groundbait?

What about the promised newbie gift pack? Where is it? Where is it?

Oh, I’ve fished before. Sea fishing doesn’t count as the first time. Then it’s fine.

Then it’s understandable to come up empty. After all, besides the newbie period, which angler doesn’t often come up empty? Not coming up empty? If you don’t come up empty, you just bought it at the wet market.

A little bit of the night had already quietly descended. The last wisp of the setting sun on the horizon had also sunk below the sea level, leaving only a wisp of a brilliant afterglow reflecting on the sea surface, sparkling.

Lin Feng looked at the scene of a school of fish playing with his fish hook and fell into a deep thought. His eyebrow raised. He saw a fish in the sea even more so run to a place near his shore and spit.

How can I endure this? If not for the fact that I can’t drain this great sea, I would surely make it so that it has a home but nowhere to return!

He casually threw the fishing rod to his side. With a point of his index finger, the fellow that had been spitting was drawn by him to the shore, flopping on the ground less than a meter from him.

The fish’s eye was still shining with a strange light, as if to say that Lin Feng was not playing by the rules.

"Heh, a strange light, is it? I understand. You want to be reunited with your family," as he spoke, Lin Feng threw it towards the barbecue grill. A protective shield appeared around his body, and he directly dived under the sea.

"Bang—"

"Bang—"

"Bang—"

The originally calm sea surface suddenly exploded with huge splashes. Three huge whale figures broke through the water. Their huge bodies briefly stayed in the air and then heavily smashed back onto the sea surface, stirring up layers of huge waves. These three whales were not ordinary things. They were emitting a faint soul power fluctuation. It was clear that they were soul beasts that already had a cultivation.

"Slap slap slap."

The three whales were thrown onto the shore by Lin Feng and were placed together with the small fry.

Scraping scales and removing dirt, gutting and cleaning—his technique was skilled.

He lit a bonfire. The firelight reflected on his face. He then took out all sorts of seasonings and a barbecue grill from his storage ring and began to seriously roast the fish. With the leaping of the flames, the aroma of the fish meat gradually filled the air.

A mouthful of roasted fish, a mouthful of fruit wine. Just like that, he lay back down on the long bench to take a short nap.

A tingling and itchy feeling was faintly coming from his back, making him at this moment can’t help but temporarily close his eyes to sense the situation within his body.

With the ’Blessing of the Goddess of Life’ given by Qing Xuan, who had spent one-tenth of her divine power, his physique had had a slight improvement. Most of the energy had been absorbed by his spine. The energy was as if it had a spirituality, slowly seeping into every inch of his spinal column, bringing a warm and tingling feeling.

The foundation that had originally been damaged in the battle with the Rakshasa God was being slowly repaired. Lin Feng could feel that his spinal column was being reshaped in a subtle way, becoming more tenacious.

Tempered a thousand times, accommodating a hundred rivers. His spinal column was as if it had transformed into a latent dragon. A faint, low moan could be heard echoing in his body. That was the symbol of a vigorous life force, and also a premonition of his cultivation taking another step forward.

"It seems that this gift from Qing Xuan is not just as simple as recovery," Lin Feng thought to himself. "Now I can continue to condense the six soul cores below. I estimate the strength can also rise a small level."

Just as he was thinking, Lin Feng’s eyebrow suddenly raised. He looked at the end of the sea surface in the distance. A wisp of a blue stream of light was approaching at an astonishing speed. The powerful soul power fluctuation contained in the stream of light, even from a great distance, could be clearly sensed by Lin Feng.

His gaze slightly condensed. His mind quickly calculated the identity and intention of the visitor.

And in the water area below him, which should have had all its fish run away after he had made such a commotion, a fish leaped up and then fell back into the water.

"People from Sea God Island? They’ve caught up so quickly? Looking at this aura, at least a Super Douluo. Bo Saixi?"

Just as he was preparing to get up, the wisp of the blue stream of light suddenly slowed down and steadily stopped on the sea surface not far from the small island. The stream of light dispersed, revealing a woman with a graceful figure and an elegant temperament. It was precisely the Great Priestess of Sea God Island, Bo Saixi.

Bo Saixi’s gaze landed on Lin Feng’s body, a trace of surprise flashing in her eyes. She had originally thought she would encounter a fierce chase. But she had not expected that Lin Feng would actually be so leisurely roasting fish here. However, when she had sensed the faint aura fluctuation on Lin Feng’s body, the vigilance in her heart had instantly been raised to its highest.

"You are that Lin Xuan?" Bo Saixi’s voice drifted in the sea breeze, carrying a trace of an irresistible majesty.

Her pupils moved slightly. Her peripheral vision glanced around, but she did not see the so-called female soul master. And, hearing what Qian Daoliu had said, wasn’t this Lin Feng quite handsome? This one was quite ordinary. Therefore, when she had asked, she had called out "Lin Xuan," this alias of Lin Feng’s on Sea God Island.

At this moment, she was not in the Sea God Island’s sea area. She also could not communicate with the Sea God.

Lin Feng smiled faintly and stood up from the long bench, casually patting the non-existent dust on his body. "I didn’t expect to be so famous that even the Great Priestess of Sea God Island would know my name."

Bo Saixi did not answer. Her gaze was fixed on Lin Feng, trying to see something from him. However, Lin Feng appeared very calm, as if he did not care about her scrutiny at all.

"Why are you here?" Bo Saixi finally asked, her voice calm, yet containing an unquestionable power.

"Just passing by. And incidentally, to fish a little, to enjoy life," Lin Feng shrugged his shoulders and said with ease.

Bo Saixi frowned slightly. Passing by? Are you kidding me? This is an isolated island in the sea. Which fellow would be passing by here?

However, she also did not continue to pursue the question. Instead, she changed the subject. "The conflict between you and the Sea Horse Douluo, I already know. Can you explain why you would suddenly make a move on him?"

Lin Feng spread his hands and said innocently, "I didn’t proactively make a move. He was the one who first had a killing intent towards me. Note, it was a killing intent. I was just defending myself."

Bo Saixi stared at Lin Feng for a moment. In the end, she nodded lightly. "I believe your words. But the Sea Horse Douluo is, after all, a person of my Sea God Island. You have injured him. There must be an explanation."

Lin Feng smiled faintly, took a roasted fish from the barbecue grill, and handed it to Bo Saixi. "An explanation? How about this? I’ll treat you to a roasted fish, and this matter will be written off. How about it?"

Bo Saixi was stunned for a moment. It was clear that she had not expected Lin Feng to make such a suggestion. She looked at the roasted fish, which was roasted until it was golden and its aroma was overflowing. Her heart couldn’t help but be a little moved.

She shook her head. What was I just thinking? She said with righteous indignation, "No need. Let me ask you, since you recognize me and have such a powerful strength, why not join Sea God Island and become one of us? With your talent and strength, you will surely be able to obtain a higher status and more resources on Sea God Island," a trace of expectation was revealed in Bo Saixi’s gaze.

(I dare to join, but do you dare to have me? I am the Holy Son of Spirit Hall.)

Lin Feng chuckled lightly and shook his head. "Sorry. I am used to being free and unrestrained and do not like to be tied down. And, I already have my own path and goals. To join Sea God Island is not in my plan."

Hearing this, Bo Saixi’s pretty brow furrowed slightly. "Then can you tell me the purpose of your trip? Why have you come to Sea God Island? And the female soul master who was with you?"

Lin Feng shrugged his shoulders and said casually, "Just passing by. And incidentally, to see what the legendary Sea God Island looks like. Now that I have seen it, it’s about time to leave."

Bo Saixi slowly walked to Lin Feng’s side, carefully sizing him up and down. She said in a low voice, "You have only been to Sea Horse City. There are still the other six cities and the Sea God Hall in the very center that you haven’t been to. How can that be considered having seen it? Why not go with me? I can do my part as a host."

Lin Feng chuckled lightly and tactfully refused, "Many thanks for the Great Priestess’s good intentions. But I really am just passing by and have no intention of visiting in depth. As for the female soul master who was with me, she has some private matters to attend to and has temporarily left."

Hearing this, a trace of an imperceptible doubt flashed in Bo Saixi’s eyes. But she did not show it. Instead, she continued, "In that case, then I will not insist."

As she spoke, she transmitted her voice, "Are you Lin Feng of Spirit Hall? If you have been kidnapped, then let me know."

Kidnapped? Lin Feng was puzzled in his heart. What is this fellow talking about? Er... could it be that what Qian Daoliu had said before about having gone to Sea God Island for a trip had made her still think he was a captive?

And to let her know... why not just blink?

Lin Feng shook his head, and casually lay down on the long bench. He did not transmit his voice but said directly, "Since the Great Priestess already knows my real name, what is there to test? What is the purpose of your visit?"

A look of surprise flashed in Bo Saixi’s eyes. He just admitted it like that?

"Is that person really not here?" Bo Saixi once again transmitted her voice and asked.

Lin Feng looked at her with amusement. "Why are you so afraid? I’ve said she is not here, so she is not here."

He took out another deck chair from his storage belt, placed a roasted fish and some fruit wine on the side, and gestured with his hand. "Great Priestess, if you don’t mind, we can eat and talk."

The latter’s willow-like brows furrowed slightly. After a moment of hesitation, she still slowly nodded, walked to the deck chair opposite Lin Feng, and sat down. With her plump hips and slender waist, and her already graceful figure, at this moment, she looked even more moving.

Although she was still vigilant towards Lin Feng, she also had to admit that the taste of this roasted fish was indeed tempting. And she also wanted to take this opportunity to get to know Lin Feng more deeply.

"You don’t seem to be afraid of me?" Bo Saixi’s vermilion lips parted slightly as she said indifferently.

Lin Feng smiled, and casually handed her a piece of roasted fish. "Afraid? Why should I be afraid of you? Although you are the Great Priestess of Sea God Island, there is no enmity between us, is there? Besides, you can’t beat me."

Bo Saixi’s eyes narrowed. This boy really dares to say it. The might of that one palm today was indeed very strong. But to say he can defeat me, isn’t that a bit too much of an exaggeration?

With no god appearing, I can be said to be truly the strongest in the human world. How long has this fellow been cultivating? Could he still be at the god-level? Which god-level expert can be abducted by someone?

Bo Saixi took the fish meat and took a light bite. A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes. This fish meat was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The taste was excellent. And it seemed to also contain some kind of a strange energy, which made her can’t help but look at Lin Feng a few more times.

"You are very good," Bo Saixi praised sincerely. "No wonder Qian Daoliu praises you endlessly."

Lin Feng laughed loudly. "Many thanks for the praise. However, Great Priestess, you should still tell me the true purpose of your trip. I believe you didn’t come here just to taste my roasted fish."

Bo Saixi’s expression slightly condensed. She put down the fish meat in her hand and looked at Lin Feng directly. "I have come to find you. It is indeed for a matter. It is about the ’Innate Soul Evolution Art’."

"Oh?" Lin Feng squinted his eyes.

"Qian Daoliu has once told me that you have in your hands the Soul Vein cultivation method, the ’Innate Soul Evolution Art’. This method is of great benefit to a soul master’s cultivation and can greatly improve their cultivation speed and strength."

"The book he had brought with him only recorded the first five paths and the existence of the Soul Veins. The subsequent paths and the complete mysteries of the Soul Vein cultivation method were not revealed in it."

"I was wondering if you could impart the subsequent skill to me? Of course, I can give a corresponding remuneration. Although Sea God Island is just a sea area of a hundred li in radius, its products are abundant, and its resources are also not few."

Lin Feng stroked his chin. "It’s not that I don’t want to give it to you. It’s just that, if we are just talking about the paths, the 25% bonus brought by the five paths is already the limit of the cultivation speed bonus. The subsequent paths will only improve one’s physical fitness."

"As for the Soul Veins, that is even more so something I cannot simply impart to you. You should know what kind of an existence a Soul Vein is, right?"

Bo Saixi nodded. "To incorporate a soul ring into one’s own body."

"That’s right. Unfortunately, you are the Great Priestess of Sea God Island. If the soul rings on your body were to disappear, it’s hard to guarantee that the Sea God won’t see something. That would not be good, would it?"

Bo Saixi’s pupils condensed. "What do you mean by this? Do you have an ill will towards Lord Sea God?"

Lin Feng smiled faintly, his finger pointing at the fish that was jumping in the sea. He asked, "Great Priestess, do you think that fish is happy?"

Bo Saixi frowned. "I am not that fish. How would I know?"

Lin Feng laughed. "But I know that it is not happy."

Bo Saixi frowned again. "You are not a fish; how do you know the joy of a fish?"