Chapter 1161: Indeed A Rookie

The Snow Lake Maze had opened ahead of schedule, an event unprecedented in thousands of years. This break from tradition naturally drew the attention of the entire island, even stirring the top-tier forces.

At the Mad Blade Heavenly Sect.

Lu Renkuang was still feeling restless, wiping his heavenly blade in the backyard flower bed.

Suddenly!

A white light shot into the sky, startling him and making his eyes narrow with suspicion.

He took out a jade slip to inquire and issue orders.

Within moments.

The Grand Elder arrived urgently.

Having received a message from the Sixth Elder, he had already learned some details about the anomaly at Snow Lake and quickly reported it.

"Reporting to the Sect Master!"

"Your subordinate has ascertained that Mr. Yi and..."

Before he could finish, Lu Renkuang indeed squinted and raised his eyes!

"Elder Song."

"I have long made it clear that this person's affairs need no attention, have you forgotten? From now on, I do not wish to hear about this person again."

"I summoned you here solely for the anomaly at Snow Lake!"

The pressure continued to mount, and the Grand Elder bowed low with clasped fists.

"Yes..."

"Reporting to the Sect Master, Snow Lake opened early because Sect Masters Xu and Luo wanted to curry favor with that person."

Hearing the tactful words, Lu Renkuang showed a disdainful smile.

"So that's how it is."

"Hmph, I thought the Island Master had emerged from seclusion early, and Snow Lake had changed. I didn't expect it to be them."

"To curry favor with a fifth-grade Heavenly Rank, they would go to such lengths, wasting a million immortal crystals, truly disregarding both fame and profit!"

"Such sycophants, are they worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as me?"

The Grand Elder dared not say more, only nodding in agreement.

Lu Renkuang's arrogance grew stronger.

"I am aware of this matter now, and there is no need to pay attention to this person in the future. This is my command!"

Elder Song bowed and responded.

"As you command."

After leaving the flower bed.

He felt a lingering unease.

Given the discernment of the two Sect Masters, their continuous efforts to curry favor with that person, even going so far as to break the rules at Snow Lake today, there must be a reason. Perhaps there is some hidden detail?

But with the strict order already given, he could only recall the Sixth Elder.

...

By Snow Lake.

The mist had completely dispersed, and the sunlight shone brightly.

The green willow-covered riverbank and the shimmering lake surface reflecting the sunlight were separated by just a thin line, presenting a wondrous scene of spring and winter blending together, astonishing to behold.

Around the lake, several figures had appeared at some point.

Various people stood quietly, watching from a distance, fully embodying the stance of onlookers.

Unexpectedly, there were quite a few anglers on Sunshine Island.

Yi Feng didn't mind.

But the two beside him felt the pressure mounting.

As the leaders of the island's Heavenly Sects, it was somewhat acceptable for them to curry favor with Yi Feng, but to do so openly was still a bit awkward.

After all, being a sycophant isn't exactly honorable.

If they managed to gain benefits in the future, it would be one thing.

If not.

If they ended up empty-handed, the reputation of being the fools who wasted a million immortal crystals would surely become a laughingstock.

If it weren't for Yi Feng's earlier display of extraordinary insight by seeing through the maze and his declaration to fish, they wouldn't have come.

Noticing many familiar faces.

The two Sect Masters looked solemn, determined to make an effort to save face.

In the blink of an eye.

Xu Baichuan took out an incense burner, lit it, and began fumigating his exquisite immortal jade fishing rods, muttering incantations, looking utterly devout. After finishing, he even bowed to heaven and earth, almost as if he were about to burn a joss stick.

Luo Pengfei wasn't as extreme, but he was also busy preparing various baits, with a pile of colorful jars that looked like they could rival a snack stall from a previous life.

Yi Feng was dumbfounded.

Isn't it just fishing?

Does it need to be this exaggerated?

One was engaging in superstition, making it seem like a coronation ceremony, while the other was showcasing culinary skills, as if about to open a shop.

Truly, a pair of extraordinary talents.

Faced with such flamboyant operations.

The onlookers around showed no surprise, as if they were used to it.

The old steward also nodded frequently, stroking his beard.

His eyes even showed a glimmer of approval, as if this was exactly how it should be.

Could there be some trick to this?

The flashy operations refreshed Yi Feng's understanding of fishing, leaving him in awe!

Before long.

The two were ready, looking serious.

Xu Baichuan approached with the incense burner.

"Mr. Yi, would you like to try my secret method? It might be effective!"

Luo Pengfei also brought over a jar of green bait.

"Sir, why not try my unique secret recipe? It's sure to work!"

Yi Feng waved his hand.

"No need, I'm not used to these things."

He was confident about fishing.

The two failed in their flattery, feeling somewhat awkward.

The old man on the shore sighed inwardly.

Not even knowing about the Dao Transformation Sturgeon, indeed a rookie.

For an outsider like this to come fishing, isn't it just letting Sect Master Luo throw money away? With such interest, wouldn't it be better for Sect Master Luo to directly give a million immortal crystals? That would be ten thousand times better than wasting it?

Elder Liu felt increasingly helpless.

For the sake of the two Sect Masters' dignity, he smiled and spoke.

"The Dao Transformation Sturgeon is naturally wary, sleeping deep in the thousand-zhang Snow Lake all year round. The slightest scent of life will scare it away. It requires rare herbs for fumigation to mask the scent or special fragrant bait to lure it."

"The two Sect Masters are indeed experts in this field. Whether there will be any harvest later depends entirely on fate."

His words were very tactful.

They gave face to the two Sect Masters while also laying the groundwork for their potential failure. Before the fishing even began, the outcome seemed predictable.

Feeling that sighing gaze.

Yi Feng began to have doubts.

It sounds like.

This fish is indeed hard to catch, and there are many intricacies.

Could I be about to fail?

With more and more spectators arriving.

If I end up empty-handed, it would be truly embarrassing.

The old man looked over steadily.

"Honored guests, are you ready?"

Yi Feng felt even more nervous under his gaze.

"They can go first, I'll watch and then start."

As expected, he hesitated, clearly showing his rookie status.

Elder Liu didn't bother with him anymore, waving his sleeve, two golden lights gathered by the shore, forming an hourglass.

The two Sect Masters had already taken their positions, casting their lines!

As the hooks hit the water.

The hourglass also began to flow.

The various people by the lake all stared intently at the water's surface!

Witnessing the early fishing of the Dao Transformation Sturgeon would allow them to estimate the fishing conditions three years later, without any cost, just by testing the waters.

Such a good deal, why not?

Most of the arrivals were top-tier figures on the island, and naturally, many had seen Yi Feng at the Treasure Pavilion. While observing Snow Lake, they also had the intention of probing this formidable figure.

Under the intense gazes.

The two Sect Masters felt even more pressure, diligently casting and reeling in their lines.

Unfortunately.

The Dao Transformation Sturgeon is extremely precious, and it wasn't the fishing season, so naturally, there was no harvest, with empty casts one after another.

In less than half an hour.

The lake was as calm as stagnant water, and the determination in their eyes gradually faded, feeling as if the million immortal crystals had truly been thrown into the water...

Luo Pengfei, who had invited them, felt doubly disheartened.

Feeling the various gazes, their old faces felt a bit warm.

Only Yi Feng gradually showed a look of realization.

But with everyone's attention on the lake, naturally, no one noticed his expression.

Seeing that everything was as expected.

Elder Liu on the shore smiled.

Earning two million immortal crystals was effortless, with most already in his pocket. Just waiting another half an hour, and it would be another merit.

Lying down and earning merits, what a sweet deal.

Choosing to guard Snow Lake was indeed the wisest decision of his life.

While secretly praising himself.

Elder Liu smiled at Yi Feng.

"Honored guest, do you still wish to fish?"

The question was merely a formality.

Seeing the continuous empty casts, anyone would retreat. He was just doing Sect Master Luo a favor by saving him money. Regardless of Yi Feng's choice, as long as he asked, the favor was done.

The East Sea may seem full of villains, but it actually places great emphasis on human relationships.

Having been around for many years, how could he not understand this?

As the question was asked.

Most had already anticipated the outcome, and several figures vanished into the void, leaving a desolate wind. The two Sect Masters stood stiffly by the shore, their old faces slightly red.

Yi Feng, however, showed a determined look and nodded with a smile.

"Of course, I will fish."

Hearing this, the surrounding figures suddenly paused.

Elder Liu's smile froze on his face, full of confusion!

"Huh, huh?!"