"Are we going to compete? Na'er wants to join too!"
Na'er excitedly pulled out a fishing rod and looked at the two of them with sparkling eyes.
Tang Heng was helpless. They might as well go fishing together for a while. After all, leveling up to the second ring had added two new modules, one of which was [Better Fishing]. He could see how lucky he'd be this time.
If he could catch tuna, lobster, and the like, he could prepare more high-tier dishes to keep in reserve.
When they went adventuring in the future, they could eat this stuff every day and enjoy constant buffs, boosting their strength in every way.
"But when it comes to lasting effects, potions and armor sets are still better."
"Do I really have to make a trip to The Nether? I wonder what The Nether will look like now that Minecraft has become reality."
While Tang Heng was thinking, the siblings had already picked their spots and cast their lines.
"Hehe, I've figured out the trick this time. I'm definitely going to reel in something huge!" Tang Wulin wore a confident smile. A few days ago, when his brother had sent him to the mines to dig, he'd made a point of practicing his technique.
"Wow, that's amazing! ୧(๑•̀◡•́๑)૭ But fishing takes more than skill. Luck is even more important, right?"
"Like Brother Heng said, we're beginners, so we get beginner's protection!"
As they spoke, bubbles began gurgling around Na'er's bobber. Recognizing the sign of a fish, she promptly gave the rod a strong tug.
An Australian lobster.
Tang Wulin wasn't to be outdone either. When he reeled in his line, he got a cod.
An hour passed in no time, and the three siblings quietly fished by the lake.
But there were always differences between people.
Na'er kept pulling up one big catch after another: lobsters, tuna, crabs, and all sorts of other things. She even caught a thousand-year-old Demon Soul Great White Shark.
Na'er was kindhearted. Although the Soul Beasts here were rather dim, she still didn't want to take a life without cause, so in the end, she released the Demon Soul Great White Shark.
"Brother, another tuna! I want to have salad later~"
Tang Heng, sitting on the other side, nodded awkwardly and silently glanced at his inventory: rotten flesh, leather boots with Unbreaking I, an Enchanted Book with Efficiency I...
He'd fished up all kinds of junk. Why couldn't he see a single fish?
"Hahaha, a Netherite Block!"
Tang Wulin happily pulled out a dark, square block. Its surface shimmered with the patina of age, making it clear it was no ordinary object.
"This stuff's made of incredible material. It feels even better than the rare metals in Teacher Mang Tian's workshop."
After saying that, he came over to take a look at Tang Heng's catch.
"Bro, don't tell me you got skunked again?"
"Mm."
"Bro, don't tell me you got skunked again and didn't catch anything good either?"
"Mm."
"Bro, you... Ow, ow, don't hit me! I was wrong!" Tang Wulin clutched his head and bolted, fleeing in a flash.
Tang Heng dropped his fishing rod and chased after him, giving him a thorough beating. "You little punk, getting cocky right in front of me, are you? Today, your big brother's going to teach you why flowers are so red!"
Although Tang Wulin had improved a lot over the past year, in front of Tang Heng, he'd always just be a little brat.
DD Decapitation!
Na'er watched them, the corners of her mouth lifting as she let out a string of bell-like laughter.
Yet beneath that lovely smile lurked a trace of loneliness and confusion.
But as though she'd remembered something, the hint of loneliness quickly faded. She picked up her fishing rod and chased after them.
"Brother Heng, I'll help you too!"
In the end, the farce came to a close when Tang Wulin showed his belly and surrendered.
Tang Heng took the fish he and Na'er had caught and made a sumptuous feast.
The three siblings climbed to the edge of the valley and snuggled together beneath the cherry tree, eating delicious food as they admired the distant sunset and the cherry blossoms drifting down from above.
Na'er drew up her legs, rested her little hands on her cheeks, and softly sang the nursery rhyme Brother Heng had taught her:
"Raindrops fall one by one, a rainbow hangs where blue skies are done. Could it be the sky is crying?"
"The sun warms the rosy clouds afar. Hard work makes every drop of sweat worth its price. With confidence, I'll roam the ends of the earth..."
Listening to Na'er's song, her childish voice full of innocent wonder, Tang Heng felt warmth well up in his heart, as though it were melting.
He finally understood why a villain would freeze at the sound of a song.
You should've thrown a weakness potion at me first, then given me a Golden Apple. You shouldn't have thrown a healing potion at me right away!
Tang Heng grumbled silently to himself, humming along with Na'er's song.
If he could, he really didn't want Na'er to leave home after recovering her memories. Then the only way he'd see her again would be at Shrek Academy.
Believe in yourself. You can change the future!
After spending a peaceful night in the valley, Tang Heng brought them all back out.
When they returned home, Tang Ziran had just finished packing the last of their things.
Seeing the three little ones come back from outside, he hurriedly called out, "You're back. Mom's got lunch ready for you."
"Your transfer paperwork is all taken care of. Wulin and Heng'er, remember to go let Uncle Mang know. Don't show up empty-handed; bring him some supplements or something. I'll cover the cost."
After Tang Ziran finished explaining, his communicator suddenly rang. He ran outside to answer it.
That was right: they were moving.
After a year of settling in, the book Tang Heng had written, Great Love Immortal Venerable, had become a hit.
A great many Soul Masters had been moved by the main character Fang Yuan's persistence and hard work. An online voice actor named Mu Cheng had even recorded an audio version of the story, making the novel's popularity spread even faster.
Soon, not only had his royalties skyrocketed, but all kinds of adaptations had followed.
Of course, the most annoying part was the endless stream of reporters who came to his house hoping to interview him.
Who knew where those paparazzi had gotten their information? They'd actually dug up that he was the real author of the book, while Tang Ziran was merely an emotionless tool for providing identification.
Tang Heng knew his parents had their reasons for staying quiet, so he asked Uncle Mang to contact the Blacksmith Association.
After Tang Heng showed off his Thousand-Refinement in a single strike and the unique metals from the Minecraft Plane, Mu Chen immediately arranged a large villa for them in Eastsea City.
He even got them recommendation letters for the Primary Academy. Everything was handled in just half a day; the speed was truly astonishing.
During the call, Mu Chen's concern had practically spilled out of the phone. It was obvious from everything he said that he wanted to take Tang Heng as his apprentice.
It was just new materials, wasn't it? Tang Heng still had his Enchanting to show him.
Could some mere Saint Craftsman take him on as an apprentice? It wasn't that he disrespected Saint Craftsmen; he just didn't think there was any need to put himself beneath one.
With his one-of-a-kind Enchanting, he was sure to have a place in the Blacksmith Association's future.
Tang Heng planned to show Mu Chen his Enchanting once they arrived in Eastsea City, and give him a little taste of Minecraft's power.
But to be fair, they really did need to move.
Tang Ziran and his wife had kept their identities hidden, afraid of being persecuted by the Spirit Pagoda. Their income was meager, and the house they'd bought was tiny. With Na'er there, there was hardly any room left. For a long time, Na'er had been sleeping with their mother, Lang Yue.
Once they went to Eastsea City and came under the Blacksmith Association's protection, things might be much better from now on.
Mom and Dad's future would definitely be better than in the original story.
"Kids, come eat~"
"Okay~"
Na'er answered sweetly, took each of her brothers by the hand, and went inside with them.
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