Angling Island is not small, at least larger than most Spirit Islands Lu Ye has seen, but in fact, it is a deserted island, unclaimed by any power.

The main reason is naturally that there are no Spirit Jade Veins on this island, so it holds no value to occupy.

In the All Phenomena Ocean, there are many deserted islands like Angling Island, some of which have become bases for certain powers or groups, not allowing others to enter freely, otherwise, it would be considered provocation.

However, the angler organization has always been extremely loose from ancient times to the present, so entry and exit are not forbidden here.

When Lu Ye arrived, he saw a lot of people gathered around, those quietly standing on the island's edge with fishing gear in hand, eyes fixed on a certain spot on the sea, undoubtedly the anglers currently fishing.

There were also some not fishing, but wandering and observing around. Lu Ye estimated these people should be like himself, interested in the matter and came to observe.

The positions where the anglers stood were very dispersed, each person being at least a hundred zhang away from others. The cultivators observing nearby also never got close to them, maintaining a distance of a hundred zhang while watching.

It was clear that everyone here, whether anglers or onlookers, were quietly abiding by an unwritten rule.

Lu Ye looked around, then casually chose an angler, hovering a hundred zhang to his side, ensuring the other party's peripheral vision could see him.

It's not good to stand behind them, as doing so easily incites hostility. In the same way, if someone kept staring at Lu Ye from behind, he wouldn't be pleased.

Although he didn't really understand the rules here, he at least understood basic social etiquette.

The angler was a young man, handsome and poised, truly a good-looking person. He stood by the shore, holding fishing gear in one hand and a small wine gourd in the other, occasionally taking a sip, looking very leisurely and carefree.

Lu Ye had his reasons for choosing this angler to observe.

Though young, he had interacted with many people and could generally judge whether a stranger was easy to get along with at first sight.

The young man's appearance was very calm, seemingly easy to get along with, at least ensuring that Lu Ye wouldn't be chased away while observing!

Another reason, the way this person drank from the wine gourd reminded Lu Ye of his Fourth Senior Brother Li Baxian, who was also so charming. To such a person, Lu Ye had a natural sense of closeness.

Sure enough, the other party sensed his presence nearby, just glanced over, nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and had no intention of driving him away.

He fished quietly, while Lu Ye observed quietly.

Time passed.

Lu Ye discovered a problem, which is that White Spirits are really hard to catch!

On the entire Angling Island, there were at least several hundred people fishing like the young man, but in more than half a day of watching, no one caught anything.

No wonder Qiuh Pingyang said he came to Angling Island but couldn't buy any fish. Seeing this situation, the difficulty of catching a White Spirit is undoubtedly very high.

This is probably one of the reasons why White Spirits are so expensive.

This creature lives in the All Phenomena Ocean, ordinary cultivators don't dare to venture deep to capture them, only relying on this kind of fishing method, with very low success rates, leading to the scarcity value phenomenon.

Another half-day passed, yet the entire Angling Island still had no harvest.

At a hundred zhang from Lu Ye, the young man suddenly tilted his wine gourd, then turned to Lu Ye and asked, "Fellow Daoist, do you have any wine?"

Lu Ye was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, "Yes!"

Saying this, he flashed to the young man's side and took out some jars of wine from his storage ring.

He usually didn't drink alcohol himself, unless having a small gathering with friends, so generally, he wouldn't buy wine to keep in stock. The wine in his storage ring was all spoils of war from killing others, of various origins and quality.

Lu Ye took out more than a dozen jars consecutively, prompting the young man to quickly say, "That's enough! Fellow Daoist is too generous. How much do these cost?"

Lu Ye waved his hand, "Consider it a gift!"

Just some alcohol, nothing of significant value.

The young man smiled and didn't refuse, "Then thank you for the kindness, Fellow Daoist!"

Saying this, he handed the fishing gear to Lu Ye, "Help me watch this for a moment!"

Lu Ye instinctively took the fishing rod, standing there woodenly, then watched as the young man poured the wine into his wine gourd jar by jar.

"Fellow Daoist, you've been observing here for some time, have you noticed anything remarkable?" the young man asked while busying himself.

Lu Ye thought about it and said, "It seems like Fellow Daoist isn't seriously fishing..."

The reason for saying this is mainly because this young man was different from the other anglers. In Lu Ye's observations, the other anglers all looked as if facing a great enemy, tightly focused as if ready to reel in a catch at any moment, not even diverting their gaze.

But the young man's fishing posture was much lazier, sipping small sips of wine, glancing here and there... especially when a female cultivator passed nearby, his gaze was inevitably drawn away!

The other anglers were all quiet, yet he didn't mind at all. At this moment, he was engrossed in conversation with Lu Ye, unafraid of scaring away the fish.

Hearing what Lu Ye said, the young man couldn't help but burst into laughter, shaking his head and saying leisurely, "When there are fish, we fish; when there are none, we entertain ourselves. Free and at ease, without the worries of those before us, nor the troubles of those today. Only in this way can one truly attain the great way of angling!"

Lu Ye's eye twitched; it was just fishing, no need to bring in grand philosophies.

However, he began to find the young man's carefree nature increasingly appealing.

Turning the conversation, the young man said, "By the look of you, Fellow Daoist, it seems you're interested in angling? Since I've drunk your wine, if you have any questions, feel free to ask!"

He was certainly someone who understood the ways of the world, taking Lu Ye's fine wine for free and intentionally offering some guidance in return.

Lu Ye naturally didn't hold back and started asking him about the nuances of angling.

It was then that he realized that fishing here was not as simple as he had imagined.

First of all, the tackle was quite particular, specially crafted for use here. You couldn't just come with any fishing rod; the fishing line, in particular, was made of the extremely pure origin magnetic ore. This allowed it to soak in seawater for extended periods. Otherwise, using ordinary spiritual objects, the line would quickly corrode and wouldn't last long.

However, the main problem with fishing lines made from origin magnetic ore was the lack of toughness, making them prone to snapping.

This means that when hooking a fish, you can't be too forceful when lifting the rod. If you are, the line snaps and the fish escapes. Bringing the fish in requires skill; you must slowly tire the fish out, bringing it to the surface before using a tool to scoop it up, thus securing the catch.

The bait is also specially made, an elixir pill specifically for fishing. It's not like you can just hang an earthworm on the hook as in the mortal world.

Furthermore, while angling, one must stay completely focused, sensing the fishing line's movements through the rod. White Spirit consumes the bait in the blink of an eye; there's no point in lifting the rod too early, and if too late, the bait's gone and the fish escapes.

This explained why Lu Ye saw the anglers focused as though facing a great enemy; they were all concentrating on sensing the line's movements.

One could say that fishing here is an incredibly arduous task, requiring undivided attention, no less intense than the state of cultivation.

As the young man explained, Lu Ye felt and realized it was indeed as he said; his own Mental Consciousness, through the extension of the rod, could clearly detect the small movements of the line.

The young man explained in detail, and Lu Ye found it very beneficial. He was indeed lucky to meet someone willing to share such insight; otherwise, figuring it out on his own would have wasted a lot of time.

"Fishing is indeed interesting and can lead to sudden wealth, but Fellow Daoist must be cautious, as this field is not to be entered lightly." The young man offered kindly advice as he took the rod from Lu Ye's hands.

Lu Ye nodded, "I understand; fishing can impoverish three generations, playing with fish can ruin a lifetime!"

The young man laughed, "So, Fellow Daoist has heard of this saying, that's good. It's no exaggeration but a reality that happens every year. Some come seeking sudden wealth and end up not only delaying their cultivation but also wasting all their investments. If you're ready for this possibility and still decide to join, you can tell me, and perhaps I can offer a little help."

"What do you mean?" Lu Ye was puzzled.

The young man said, "Some have already left this field but still have their tackle. I can help you purchase them at a bargain, saving you from buying new ones."

Lu Ye's eyes lit up, "That would be much appreciated, Fellow Daoist."

The young man asked, "You really want to buy?"

"Naturally!" Lu Ye nodded earnestly.

"I'll make contact; you can also inquire about the specific price. While I can't guarantee anything, I can help you procure it at about seventy percent of the usual price." Saying this, he took out an audio talisman to communicate, evidently to contact the sellers of the fishing gear.

Lu Ye certainly didn't fully trust him, not avoiding anything, and began contacting Fang Wanli to check the market prices right in front of him. After a moment, he had a clear idea.

Fang Wanli also advised him against lightly joining the ranks of anglers, purely out of goodwill.

After a while, the young man said, "A set of fishing gear, including a rod, three lines, a dip net, three thousand spirit jade. Is that acceptable?"

Lu Ye calculated a bit; this price was indeed not expensive. Based on the market information he got from Fang Wanli, such a set would cost around four thousand spirit jade.

He immediately nodded, "It's acceptable!"

The young man said, "Then I'll have them sent over; they're nearby!" and sent another message.

"How should I address you, Fellow Daoist?" Lu Ye asked.

The man had been so helpful and affable that Lu Ye naturally wanted to know his name. After all, they might end up as companions in the same field, battling side by side here in the future.

The young man smiled serenely, "In the mortal world, those who wield sabers and swords are saber users and swordsmen!"

He lifted the rod in his hand, "On Angling Island, those who hold rods are anglers!"

He then patted a gourd hanging on the other side of his waist, "What do you think I should be called?"

Lu Ye looked at the gourd, then at him and hesitated, "Gourd... bearer?"