Shui Bing'er's First Soul Skill

"Don't rush. Keep calm."

Shui Bing'er gripped the fishing rod nervously, while Lin Xiao held it a little higher up and taught her how to fish, hand over hand.

The sweet young girl with sky blue hair wore exquisite noble attire, her cheeks flushed slightly red.

The youth with red maple-colored hair sat steadily behind the girl, staring intently at the spot where the fishing rod was.

Lin Xiao felt a little nostalgic.

How long had it been since he had gone fishing after transmigrating to Douluo?

Besides, he now had an adorable Shui Bing'er by his side. Although the little girl was a bit too young, she could barely count as a beauty accompanying him!

Granny Shui Yuehua said helplessly:

"Lin Xiao, are you sure you can catch fish with that?"

"Could the fish possibly bite your stone?"

Lin Xiao smiled faintly.

"Of course I can."

The Frost Ice Carp liked cold and chill by nature, and often swallowed ice cubes.

The reason he had frozen the stone into ice was so that the ice would sink underwater. As for whether he could catch a fish afterward, it all depended on his skill.

And fortunately, Lin Xiao had been a fishing expert in his previous life.

While everyone else came back empty-handed, he could still return with a full haul.

Never underestimate an Angler's abilities!

Shui Bing'er was somewhat distracted. She had originally been eager to fish, but now she could not concentrate at all.

Because Lin Xiao was pressed against her back.

Lin Xiao smells so good.

It was not a strong fragrance, but a faint, pleasant scent.

She remembered what Mom had told her.

If a man touches you, you'll have children!

But Lin Xiao had touched her so many times today, and now she was even pressed against him...

"Bing'er, fishing is actually a discipline."

"It requires both wisdom and technique."

"Fishing is a contest against the fish. You have to see who can remain calmer, while also competing in endurance."

Lin Xiao seriously taught Shui Bing'er how to fish.

Unfortunately, Shui Bing'er was completely out of sorts.

With no other choice, Lin Xiao grabbed Shui Bing'er's hands and taught her how to fish properly.

Shui Bing'er remained silent, doing nothing but blush.

Suddenly, the wooden float bobbed.

"The fish is hooked! Let out the line, then reel it in!"

Shui Bing'er immediately forgot her embarrassment and happily began reeling in the line, but the Frost Ice Carp was simply too strong. She could not pull it in at all.

Fortunately, Lin Xiao helped her.

Their palms touched.

"Bing'er, follow my instructions!"

Lin Xiao spoke in a deep voice.

"Mm-hmm, okay!"

Shui Bing'er nodded obediently.

"Come on, let out the line first and wear down its strength. Then reel it back in. Don't let it stop to catch its breath. Keep it moving until it runs out of strength!"

At last, after more than ten minutes of struggling back and forth—

"Bing'er, reel it in!"

Lin Xiao suddenly lifted the fishing rod.

A completely ice-blue carp with a crystal-like translucent body was forcibly dragged up, flying through the air.

It was a Frost Ice Carp that had just reached a hundred years of age!

The Frost Ice Carp panicked in midair. It opened its mouth, and an ice-blue beam shot toward Lin Xiao and Shui Bing'er.

"Ah!"

Shui Bing'er shut her eyes in fright.

Yet nothing happened.

When she opened her eyes, she saw that the Frost Ice Carp had already been flung onto the bank and knocked unconscious. Lin Xiao was shaking the flames from his hand as he smiled at Shui Bing'er.

"Bing'er, you're such a scaredy-cat."

Shui Bing'er: "..."

Bad Lin Xiao! I'm angry now!

Shui Bing'er glared at Lin Xiao with puffed-up cheeks.

As everyone knew, when someone was too cute, even their anger looked adorable in others' eyes.

Unable to resist, Lin Xiao pinched Shui Bing'er's cheek.

He looked at Shui Bing'er with the indulgence of an older brother doting on his younger sister and asked softly:

"How about drinking Carp Soup tonight?"

Shui Bing'er's stomach betrayed her with a growl. Her mouth filled with glistening saliva, and she said eagerly:

"I want Grilled Fish."

Lin Xiao smiled faintly.

"Then you found the right person. I'm a barbecue expert."

"Smack!"

A much larger Frost Ice Carp was flung onto the empty ground beside Lin Xiao.

It was a Frost Ice Carp that had lived for more than four hundred years.

Water Granny looked displeased.

"Your granny spent more than half her Soul Power to lure in this school of Frost Ice Carp, while the two of you are having a fine time playing at fishing!"

"You brat, are you abusing an old woman?"

Water Granny was not truly complaining. She had merely seen how happily Shui Bing'er and Lin Xiao were playing and could not resist making a joke.

Lin Xiao cupped his fists.

"Water Granny is naturally the greatest contributor!"

"Tonight, I'll prepare the meal and treat Water Granny as a reward. It will also celebrate Bing'er successfully obtaining her First Soul Ring."

Water Granny nodded slightly and smiled brightly.

"Then this old woman will have to taste your cooking, brat."

Afterward, Water Granny handed a dagger to Shui Bing'er.

"Bing'er, do it."

Shui Bing'er had never killed anything before, but she did not act coy. After taking two deep breaths, she brought the knife down and killed the unconscious four-hundred-year-old Frost Ice Carp.

A yellow Soul Ring rose into the air.

Shui Bing'er sat down cross-legged and began absorbing the Soul Ring.

An hour later, Shui Bing'er opened her eyes.

"Water Granny, Brother Lin Xiao, I've finished absorbing the Soul Ring!"

Lin Xiao smiled and nodded.

Water Granny pressed her for an answer.

"Bing'er, what is your First Soul Skill?"

Shui Bing'er stood up and pointed at a large tree. "First Soul Skill: Ice Seal!"

An ice-blue beam shot toward the tree, freezing it completely.

Water Granny nodded.

"Although it's a relatively common Soul Skill, it's still highly practical. And Bing'er, the power of your Soul Skill is much greater than that of your peers."

"As expected of the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul."

Even when hunting the same Spirit Beast, different Martial Souls could produce different Soul Skills or different effects after absorbing the Soul Ring.

A Soul Master could freeze an entire tree at that level, and the consumption was not particularly high.

The effect of Shui Bing'er's Soul Skill was already very powerful.

Of course—

Compared with Lin Xiao, it was still somewhat lacking.

But that boy could not be judged by common sense. After all, he had managed to forcefully survive the Evil Fire Outbreak that should have killed him, hadn't he?

Night fell. Beside the campfire—

Lin Xiao set up a barbecue grill.

He rummaged through his pack for a long while before taking out a pile of bottles and jars.

Although he was in another world—

Born into the Zhonghua Family, the soul of delicious food never dies!

Before leaving Suotuo City, Lin Xiao had brought along all the Spices he had prepared.

Now was the time for them to shine.

Lin Xiao looked at the expectant Shui Bing'er and Granny Shui Yuehua, who was curiously examining the bottles and jars. He declared proudly:

"Today, I'll give you both a spicy shock!"

"Let you taste authentic Sichuan-Hunan Flavor!"

Shui Bing'er gazed at Lin Xiao admiringly.

Although she had no idea what Lin Xiao was talking about, she somehow felt that it was profound and impressive.

Lin Xiao is amazing!

He was clearly just as young as she was, yet he seemed to know how to do everything.

He was brave and clever, too!

Granny Shui Yuehua, however, sneered disdainfully.

"I've lived this long. What delicacies have I not tasted? Isn't it just some Grilled Fish and a pot of Carp Soup?"

Sigh, just thinking about having to pretend that it tastes good later is exhausting.

I only hope it'll be barely edible.