Roel stared dumbfounded as Ang dragged the Serrated Tiger Fish, several times larger than himself, back to shore. His heart was filled with shock. Though the enormous Serrated Tiger Fish was dead, its massive body and lingering pressure still made Roel uncomfortable, as if those lightless eyes were still staring coldly at him. He could not help shivering as an inexplicable fear rose within him.
Ang, however, remained perfectly composed. He took a Soul Stone from his storage pouch and quietly placed it atop the Serrated Tiger Fish's head. Moments later, a faint glow slowly emerged from the fish's corpse and was gradually absorbed into the Soul Stone. This was the Serrated Tiger Fish's soul aura, collected by the Soul Stone. This method allowed a portion of the fish's spiritual essence to remain within the Soul Stone, becoming an enhancement material for future battles or spells. Roel watched from the side in astonishment, clearly amazed by such advanced skill.
Next, Ang skillfully removed the Serrated Tiger Fish's magic core from its forehead. The core glimmered faintly, radiating energy fluctuations that made one's heart tremble. It was the core of the Serrated Tiger Fish's power, containing a vast amount of water-element mana and serving as a precious magical material. Ang carefully stored the magic core in the Demon Sealing Box, a container that could effectively prevent its energy from leaking out and affecting the surrounding environment.
He then began dismantling the Serrated Tiger Fish's other parts. Its heart still pulsed with faint residual beats, a symbol of its powerful vitality. Ang carefully removed the heart and placed it in the Demon Sealing Box. The heart's energy was especially suitable for consumption, capable of enhancing Qi force and physical constitution. The fish's eyeballs were also carefully collected, as they could later be