Chen Nan did not know if his luck was good or bad.
But he would absolutely not endanger Lu Bailing for Du Yuan.
Du Yuan's life was extremely important to him.
But do not forget one thing.
Lu Bailing had cultivated for a thousand years to be able to transform into human form.
"Humans have always considered themselves the head of all spirits."
"Even if we demons cultivate for a thousand years, going through countless hardships to transform into human form."
"We are still rejected and suppressed by humans."
"I did not expect that Young Master Chen would value this humble woman's life so highly."
"Even at the cost of abandoning the life of the one you love," Lu Bailing murmured.
A strange feeling welled up in her heart.
In Chen Nan's heart, her life was more important than his beloved.
Rounding up, didn't that mean he was in love with her too?
Chen Nan gazed at the tip of the fishing rod, emanating a calm aura: "In my eyes, all beings are equal."
At this moment.
Chen Nan seemed to have returned to being the master of the immortal realm.
His perspective was broad and open.
"Although the laws of the world are 'the strong prey on the weak'."
"But in my opinion, no matter what one does, there must be moderation."
"Widespread killing of the innocent will eventually bring retribution."
As soon as he finished speaking.
The tip of the fishing rod bent sharply.
A terrifying force suddenly struck.
It almost yanked the fishing rod from Chen Nan's hand.
"It's here!"
Chen Nan's eyes lit up.
He could feel that the fish was huge.
He quickly let out line.
Using the toughness of the fishing rod to absorb most of the impact.
At the same time.
Guo Yu also drew his bow.
His mental power was highly concentrated, watching the turbulent river ahead.
As soon as the big fish surfaced.
He would shoot it immediately.
Screeeech!
The fishing rod made a creaking sound, giving the impression that it was about to shatter.
Chen Nan's face turned red.
The power of the Nai River fish was too terrifying.
Even though he poured the power of spatial laws into the fishing rod.
He still struggled to counteract this terrifying force.
"This fish has such immense strength, it's very likely a Ten Thousand Year Nai River Fish!" Lu Qingqing said excitedly, holding her breath.
Lu Bailing's eyes also sparkled with dazzling light.
If this fish was a Ten Thousand Year Nai River Fish.
Then it would truly be a cause for great joy.
The atmosphere became tense and solemn at this moment.
Everyone held their breath.
Awaiting the surfacing of the great fish.
Chen Nan gritted his teeth, wrestling with the great fish beneath the water.
Because the fishing line was only five hundred meters long.
He had no choice.
But to follow the fish downstream.
Splash!
Without warning.
A Nai River fish, more than ten meters long, leaped out of the Nai River.
It paused in the air, observed the situation on the bank.
And with a childish, tender voice, it spoke: "Come quickly, come quickly, the ancestor is being reeled in~~~"
In an instant.
Countless fish appeared on the surface of the river.
Their eyes on Chen Nan were filled with disdain.
As if to say, who would have thought they would be reeled in instead?
Pfft!
Chen Nan almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.
Clearly, I am the one reeling in the fish.
How did it become that you are reeling in people?
Can you please stop looking at me with such contempt?
Don't you know that you are being very impolite?
"Brother, this fish looks like the one you let go earlier!" Guo Yu recognized the fish as the one Chen Nan had released before.
Lu Qingqing said indignantly: "This fish is too much! If I had known, I shouldn't have let it go earlier."
Chen Nan, however, did not get angry. He grinned and laughed: "I didn't expect this fish to be so obedient, actually calling its ancestor."
"If nothing unexpected happens, this should be a Ten Thousand Year Nai River Fish."
Seeing that the terrain by the river was rugged and muddy, making it difficult to stand.
Chen Nan used spatial laws.
He ascended into the air, levitating.
This way he could focus entirely on reeling in the fish.
At this moment.
The released fish surfaced and saw Chen Nan suspended in the air, letting out an exaggerated cry: "Wow, the ancestor is flying a kite~~~"
Chen Nan felt as if he had suffered a crushing blow.
Too much bullying!
This is simply too much bullying.
Clearly, I am the one reeling in the fish.
How did it become that your ancestor is flying a kite?
About an hour passed.
Suddenly, a yellow light appeared in the dark red river.
Then, a Nai River fish, about twenty meters long, broke through the water.
Its yellow scales were particularly striking under the night sky.
Although the Nai River fish had surfaced.
Chen Nan's face instantly turned as pale as wax.
All anticipation.
All illusions.
Turned into bubbles of fantasy with the appearance of this fish.
Ten Thousand Year Nai River Fish were golden.
And this one before him clearly did not meet the standard for medicinal use!
Guo Yu looked at Chen Nan nervously: "Brother, although this fish is not ten thousand years old, I don't think it's far off."
"It should be usable, right?"
Chen Nan said helplessly: "No!"
"The three medicinal ingredients required to refine the Sheng Sheng Zao Hua Pill all need to be ten thousand years old."
"Even nine thousand nine hundred and ninety years is not enough."
As soon as he said this.
A sense of despair welled up in everyone's hearts.
Lu Bailing, without thinking.
She picked up her short knife and was about to cut her flesh to use as bait.
But she was rejected by Chen Nan: "Miss Lu, please don't. I don't want to fail to catch the Nai River Fish and also lose your life!"
Lu Bailing: "But..."
"No buts." Chen Nan used his spatial domain to remove the fishhook from the Nai River fish's mouth.
The moment the fish in the river spoke.
Chen Nan knew.
He was destined not to obtain the Nai River Fish.
Because they possessed sentience.
They would never bite the hook.
Without warning.
The previously turbulent river surface suddenly became calm.
Then, streaks of golden light flashed from the bottom of the river.
A group of shrimp soldiers and crab generals filled the entire river surface.
They were dense and numerous.
The smallest shrimp were over a meter long.
Their shells were dark, as if made of dark iron.
Some even reached ten meters.
The crabs were outrageously large.
Comparable to a basketball court.
Floating in the water like a moving landmass.
Although these were all river delicacies that Chen Nan liked to eat.
He felt a powerful sense of oppression.
On a giant crab.
Stood a maiden, about fifteen or sixteen years old.
Wearing a fiery red long dress.
Her features were exquisite, like a porcelain doll.
Her bright eyes were full of spirit.
The woman's voice was pleasant: "Does Young Master seek a Ten Thousand Year Nai River Fish?"
Chen Nan snapped out of his shock and quickly replied: "Reporting to Senior, this junior needs a Ten Thousand Year Nai River Fish for medicinal purposes to save someone. I implore Senior to grant my request."
He did not know the origin of this woman.
But one thing was obvious.
This person could survive in the Nai River, so her origin must be extraordinary.
Her strength was not ordinary.
The woman smiled slightly: "Yes, but I have a condition."
Chen Nan rejoiced: "Please state it, Senior."