Xia Nan was starting to feel more and more that fishing was a "fine civilization."
Not only could it temper his patience and ability to stay calm, but throughout the whole process, it also trained most of the Combat Skills he currently possessed. Even his Perception Attribute could be practiced imperceptibly.
And a "fish taking the bait" could itself serve as a kind of periodic reward, giving him an immense, indescribable sense of accomplishment.
Compared with high-intensity training propped up entirely by willpower and self-discipline, this method of practice could greatly ease the tedium of training and increase motivation.
Xia Nan was truly beginning to consider the feasibility of making "fishing" part of his Combat Skill practice and incorporating it into his daily training.
Of course, that was something he only needed to think about later.
What mattered more right now was properly rewarding himself—eating a few big meals, getting a good night's sleep on the soft bed of a sea-view room at the inn, then finding time to hit up a couple of Goblin Nests and have some fun.
It wasn't as if he were some ascetic monk. After finally returning to a resting place from an adventure mission, relieving stress in a way he enjoyed was the most normal thing in the world.
The only ones who would have to suffer were the goblins in the woods beside Barracuda Bay.
After taking a comfortable cold shower at the inn, his short black hair still a little damp, Xia Nan, dressed in a freshly changed black shirt, sat beside a dining table piled with food. With a rather enjoyable air, he scooped up a spoonful of seafood Cream Mushroom Soup and put it into his mouth.
Feeling the wonderful flavor bloom in his mouth, the ocean's briny freshness blending