Lu Yang rapidly worked the rod, reeling in and letting out line at a rhythm beyond words. Sometimes, when the Golden Threadfin struggled too fiercely, he adjusted the force based on the feel in his hands. It was a sense developed only after catching countless Golden Threadfin.
20 meters
10 meters
5 meters
1 meter
At this distance, Diamond, Ayala, and the others could finally see what Lu Yang had caught. Their faces lit up with surprise as they cheered him on.
"Come on!" "You're almost there!" "Just one more meter! Come on, Golden Threadfin!"
Lu Yang stared intently at the Golden Threadfin and slowly pulled it to within ten centimeters of the surface. Then, with a sudden tug, he jerked up the rod. The Golden Threadfin burst free of the water and was flung into the air by the fishing line.
System: You obtained a Golden Threadfin.
"Beautiful!" "He did it!" "That was incredible!"
Lu Yang grabbed the Golden Threadfin with his right hand and placed it in his backpack. He clenched his fist and looked at them. "Not bad, right?"
"Not bad? That was amazing," Diamond said.
"You succeeded on your first try. How did you do that?" Ayala asked.
"Four more, and we can exchange them for the Summon Shark skill book," Aisha said. "I can't wait."
"Just watch me," Lu Yang said. "There shouldn't be a problem."
He cast his line again and waited. This time, Diamond, Ayala, and the others stopped fishing altogether and focused on Lu Yang's rod.
Less than a minute later, another Golden Threadfin took the bait. Using the same method as before, Lu Yang made what looked difficult seem effortless and hauled it aboard.
"That's the second one." "Only three more to go." ...
Lu Yang put the Golden Threadfin