Journey · Qiongzhou Arc (1): Solaris Boy Band (?)

Qiongzhou, Sanya, Yalong Bay.

As the beach with the clearest water and best sand on Qiongzhou Island, this has always been the top choice for tourists who come from far and wide to take photos.

Of course, its popularity as a local attraction goes far beyond that; the wide variety of activities is another major highlight, and everyone can find a way to have fun that suits them.

Looking for thrills? Then parasailing and speedboat rides are perfect for you. Want something more relaxing? Rent a yacht and go fishing on the sparkling blue sea, maybe even have a competition with your friends to see who gets skunked the most times.

Of course, even if you don't like going into the sea, it's okay. Sunbathing on the beach or building a small sandcastle is also a lot of fun.

Meanwhile, Xiao Ling and his group, who have yet to visit this place, are unaware that an unexpected reunion is about to unfold on this beach where the water and sky meet and the white sand is soft.

Jiyan Yan and Jianghu Dream were fishing on a yacht. They were dressed simply, in tank tops, shorts, and flip-flops. If it weren't for their handsome appearances, people would probably mistake them for two old men passing the time.

But in fact, they were also killing time, both of them keeping their eyes on the buoy on the sea surface, waiting for it to give the signal that a fish had taken the bait.

When it comes to sea fishing, it's all about calmness and patience. The more you rush, the less progress you'll make. On the contrary, if you completely let your guard down, the fish will take the bait. It's quite a way to cultivate your character.

As the saying goes, "Jiang Taigong fishes, and those who are willing will take the bait." It's anyone's guess which of these Jinzhou— the general Midnight Rangers from Jinzhou or the wandering swordsman—will catch more fish. Isn't that something to look forward to?

"Um?"

Noticing the fishing rod twitch slightly, Qiuyuan Yuan immediately took action, quickly reeling in the line to catch his prey.

But this prey was not one to back down easily, constantly straining in all directions in an attempt to break free from Qiuyuan's fishing rod. Unfortunately, it had chosen the wrong opponent today.

Having traveled the Qiuyuan world for many years, Qiu Yuan was well-versed in the art of fishing. Sometimes, when there was no food to eat on his journey, he would fish for himself as his rations for the day. Therefore, he naturally knew the best time to haul in his nets.

As the movement of the fishing line gradually subsided, Qiuyuan seized the opportunity to immediately pull in the net, and the poor fish thus became the prey of Jianghu Dream.

"This one's a good size." He weighed the fish he'd caught in his hand a couple of times, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

"Brother Qiuyuan, you're absolutely right every time!" Jiyan exclaimed sincerely, looking at his still empty fish box.

"Having wandered for many years, I must have some means of making a living." Qiuyuan was not complacent about this; he simply placed his new spoils into the nearly full fish chest. "If the general doesn't mind, I can offer you some pointers."

"Brother Qiu, since you are so kind, I would be impolite to refuse."

So, Qiuyuan gave Jiyan a private lesson, explaining the basics and precautions of fishing in a simple and clear way before leading him into the practical stage.

The results were remarkable. After receiving guidance from Qiuyuan, Jiyan seemed to have divine assistance and caught quite a few fish.

This period of great success continued for a long time, until the strongest opponent of his short fishing career appeared.

As soon as Jiyan saw the float on the water start to shake violently, he immediately knew he had caught something and began to tighten his fishing rod, intending to bring this big guy into his pocket.

But the other party, capable of making such a violent commotion with the buoy, was clearly no pushover. Thus, a tug-of-war immediately ensued between the two.

"Such strength..." Jiyan's lips curled into a smile. "Looks like a big one."

"It's alright, I'll help you."

Qiuyuan immediately threw down his own fishing rod, turned around and grabbed Jiyan's fishing rod, and the two of them began to wrestle with the big guy underwater.

Although Jiyan felt that with his abilities, he should still have more than enough strength to wait until the giant creature could no longer struggle, there's strength in numbers, isn't there?

"Brother Qiu, if we catch this fish, our feast tonight is secured!"

This fierce battle was almost unknown to anyone; only the small waves constantly churning the sea witnessed it all.

At this moment, General Midnight Rangers and the wandering swordsman shed the shackles of their identities, and the soaring fighting spirit in their eyes was the best declaration of war against the giant beneath the water.

Unfortunately, as the saying goes, "a skilled craftsman must first have the right tools," but the fishing rods in their hands were hardly any powerful weapons. As the struggle continued, the fishing line could no longer withstand the pulling and snapped in the middle with a snap.

"What a pity." Jiyan looked at the snapped fishing line, his eyes showing no disappointment, only the satisfaction of a great battle. "We let this guy get away."

"Indeed, but I think we should be able to catch a bigger fish next time." Qiuyuan also showed a relaxed smile.

Just then, bubbles began to rise not far from the buoy, and a moment later, a white-haired boy with heterochromatic eyes, wearing diving goggles, surfaced.

"Hey, you two on the boat, hold your defeat speeches a minute, come lend a hand!" Jing Ran shouted to the two on the boat, "Pull this big fish onto the boat!"

Jiyan and Qiuyuan and saw that the guy was holding a large fish that had been knocked unconscious, with a fishhook still hanging from its mouth.

Without asking any further questions, the two immediately pulled Jing Ran onto the boat, and also caught the big fish on board.

"You two are quite the anglers. It hasn't been long, and you've already caught such a big catch." Jing Ran, climbing onto the boat, casually dried his hair with a towel. "Lunch is finally sorted."

"I think with the amount of fish we've caught so far, it should last until tomorrow," Qiuyuan nodded. "Let's go back; we don't want the others to wait."

"You're finally back!" Brant laughed heartily as he watched the Huanglong F3 return to the beach with a bountiful haul. "Looks like you had a good haul."

"We caught quite a few fish; we could have a whole fish feast later," Jing Ran nodded. "Hmm? Speaking of which, where did your companion go? I saw her here before I left."

"Ah, I was just about to say that," Brant replied. "She just told me she was going to see an old friend and had already left."

The three understood each other perfectly; they all knew who Roccia's old friend was.

"I said, this is a rare opportunity, why don't we go and meet them?" Jing Ran suggested with a smile. "I haven't seen him for quite a while either. Last time we met, it was a rushed affair, and we didn't have a chance to catch up properly."

"That makes sense," Qiuyuan nodded.

"Then let's not delay, let's go now." Jiyan's actions spoke louder than words; as soon as he finished speaking, he strode forward.

Seeing this, the other three followed behind Jiyan, preparing to meet their old friend for a long-awaited reunion.