Chen Qing's life at Nanze No. 7 Fishery soon settled into a proper routine.
He devoted most of his energy to cultivation.
Zhang Wei handled the fishery's daily affairs with impeccable order, conducting patrols and keeping meticulous records, which spared Chen Qing much concern.
Li Tie, Wang Shuisheng, and Sun Xiaomiao each performed their own duties, while Old Zhao carefully tended the precious fish fry. Everything was in perfect order.
In his spare time, Chen Qing made another trip to the Tingchao Martial Library and spent eight hundred taels of silver to copy a secret art called Spirit Guiding Fishing Technique.
[Heaven Rewards Diligence, There Will Surely Be Gains] [Spirit Guiding Fishing Technique: Beginner (1/100)]
This Spirit Guiding Fishing Technique was not merely a simple fishing skill. It was a strange method that combined special True Qi frequencies with spiritual intent to guide the water flow and lure fish into biting the hook.
Its core lay in "guiding spirits." Using one's own True Qi as a lure, it imitated the natural watery breath rich in spiritual energy, making creatures beneath the water—especially Treasure Fish with keen senses—mistake the hook for tasty bait or a safe shelter. They would then approach on their own and lower their guard. In theory, this could greatly increase the chances of hooking them.
It also contained exquisite techniques for sensing subtle changes in the current and judging the movements of fish schools.
At the beginning of the manual, an annotation from a predecessor laid out the art's limitations: "Though this method is wondrous, it requires True Qi to guide spirits. Like ripples spreading across water, it easily draws the attention of nearby exotic beasts. Fishing in the wild thus becomes doubly perilous. Be cautious! Be cautious! Moreover, Treasure Fish are gradually developing spiritual