The Mysterious Old Man's Generous Gift, a Guide to Raising Fish Kings!

There are more than a dozen of them here; this old man has struck it rich today.

At that moment, everyone suddenly saw a huge black shadow burst out of the water.

Unlike other Soul Crystal Bream, this fish has red scales, even pale gold eyes, and a dark gold fin on its head.

It looks like a crown.

"Blood Crystal Bream King!"

The old man's eyes widened in surprise.

"By Underworld King..."

The hunchbacked boatman beside him was equally shocked, muttering, "I've traveled this river for so many years, and I've only ever heard of the legend of the 'Blood Crystal Bream King'."

This is the first time I've ever seen this legendary creature in person...

Just as this large fish, nearly 1.5 meters long, was about to fall into the water...

The old fisherman snapped out of his daze and swiftly threw out his landing net, catching the fish in one swoop.

Then, with lightning speed, they stuffed the king of fish into the tank.

"Bang! Bang bang!"

The dull thuds continued, and the dark water tank shook violently, as if some powerful creature was struggling frantically inside.

The small boat began to rock.

But with a deep, steady shout from the old man, the small boat became Mount Tai once again.

The series of movements were fluid and seamless, leaving everyone staring blankly at the scene, still in a daze.

Next, the old fisherman continued to cast his net, catching several more Soul Crystal Bream.

Among them was even a Blood Crystal Bream King, which also had blood-red scales but was slightly smaller, making the hunchbacked boatman's eyes turn green with envy.

While everyone stared wide-eyed at the old man frantically netting fish...

Shen Xing inadvertently noticed a faint light emerging from beneath the dark river, revealing the outline of a building.

It looked like a huge underwater palace, with two bronze doors tightly closed, gleaming with a dark green luster as they were washed by the river.

Before he could look any further, the old man suddenly shouted, "Turn off the lights!"

Although Shen Xing didn't know what was going on, he felt a great sense of terror and quickly did as instructed.

The Lotus Lantern went out, and the sacred green light dissipated.

The surging fish disappeared, white mist flowed slowly across the river in the distance, and all around returned to calm.

Only the heavy breathing of the crew echoed on the ship.

"Senior, why did you stop surfing the net?" Shen Xing asked curiously.

The old man slowly exhaled and explained, "The number of 'Soul Crystal Bream' in this river is limited. It's fine if we catch some, but if we catch too many, it will attract those powerful creatures from the riverbed."

So, it's best to quit while you're ahead.

Shen Xing nodded in realization, thinking to himself that there were indeed many intricacies involved.

If it were them, they would easily fall into a trap.

At that moment, the old man, gazing at the dark water vat at the stern of the boat, couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Haha... hahaha!"

"Two Blood Crystal Bream King!"

"This time, let's see how those old guys can compete with me!"

Shen Xing was also curious, so he asked Leina to push him to the stern of the boat.

He sat in his wheelchair and peered into the water tank.

The tank was already half full of water, and miniature versions of Soul Crystal Bream and Blood Crystal Bream were swimming nimbly.

Some seemed to want to break free, but were suppressed by an invisible force and could not surface at all.

Clearly, this water vat is a rare treasure.

At that moment, the old fisherman suddenly waved his right hand and took out a dark blue book.

"Splash..."

A dazzling blue light burst forth, and the book began to turn its pages automatically.

Shen Xing noticed that each page seemed to depict a different type of fish.

There was a ray whose entire body was engulfed in eerie blue flames, and a soul lamp hung in front of its head.

A sea bass with scales as sparkling as diamonds and eyes displaying seven colors.

There are also flying fish with dorsal fins that spread out like dragon wings and smooth lines.

All these features make each fish incredibly lifelike and extraordinary.

At this point, the book turned to a blank page in the middle.

The old man stretched out his withered finger and gently touched the surface of the water.

A black Soul Crystal Bream and a red Blood Crystal Bream flew out of the tank, transforming into two streaks of light that were absorbed into the pages of the book.

A flash of light appeared in the book, and detailed illustrations of two fish slowly emerged on the blank pages.

The old man's aura had also noticeably strengthened, and a rare red glow appeared on his wrinkled face.

"Comfortable..."

He stretched lazily and said with satisfaction, "Collecting these two rare fish is worth hundreds of years of arduous cultivation. It was worth all the effort I put into this place."

Shen Xing also realized that the old man wasn't just fishing for the catch; it seemed he could also use this method to improve his own strength.

Goodness, this is such a strange cultivation method—you can get stronger just by fishing?

If the fishermen on Blue Star knew that, they'd be green with envy.

However, the world is full of wonders.

Gorehowl, that thick-browed, big-eyed fellow, can become stronger by instigating wars, so the old man's method isn't surprising.

"Congratulations, senior, your wish has come true," Shen Xing said.

The old man glanced at him and nodded with satisfaction. "Young man, you are quite good. To obtain that Lotus Lantern, you must be a person of great fortune."

"Take the rest of the fish back with you."

As he spoke, he gently waved his hand, and the water vat moved over automatically.

Chapter 216: The Mysterious Old Man's Generous Gift, A Guide to Fish King Breeding!

Shen Xing stared at the water vat in front of him, paused for a moment, and then his breath hitched.

Good heavens, there are still more than a dozen Soul Crystal Bream in here, and an even bigger Blood Crystal Bream King. Its value is beyond imagination.

And this person actually just gave it to me like that!?

However, after the initial excitement, Shen Xing quickly calmed down and said in a deep voice, "Senior, according to the agreement, you only need to give me two."

The old man glanced at him indifferently and chuckled, "No need to be so careful. I said I'd give it to you, and I mean it. There's no other purpose behind it."

"My purpose in fishing for this type of sea bream is to complete my fish encyclopedia."

"Now that the objective has been achieved, the rest is of no use to me."

He shook the book in his hand and continued, "This kind of Soul Crystal Bream is a rare and special life form; killing it would be a waste."

"And you, being a person of great fortune and a lord from another world, are perfect for being raised in my territory."

"Keep it as a pet..." Shen Xing asked in astonishment, "You can keep this kind of creature as a pet?"

"Of course, and the method is quite simple."

The old man calmly explained, "These sea breams will survive simply by placing them in waters teeming with life force or spirit."

"If all else fails, you can take some water from the Blackwater River and build a fishpond."

Shen Xing nodded in understanding and thanked him solemnly again, "Thank you so much, senior. I will always remember this great kindness!"

He could tell that the old man genuinely intended to give him the fish and had no other intentions of testing him.

Shen Xing naturally wanted them very much, after all, these fish were so precious, and there were more than a dozen of them.

All of them together are of astonishing value.

It can even make countless Masters and Grandmaster Rank envious.

"No need to be so polite." The old man shook his head. "I don't like owing favors. You helped me, so I'm just repaying you."

He paused, then suddenly asked, "By the way, young man, do you know any precautions for raising these sea bream?"

Upon hearing this question, Shen Xing pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"Heh, I guessed you didn't know either. Luckily, I have some free time now, so I'll explain it to you."

The old man seemed to be in a good mood, and slowly explained, "The greatest benefit of raising these sea bream is the 'Soul Crystal' inside their bodies, which are treasures that many Master Rank experts dream of."

"Every so often, they will develop a 'Soul Crystal' within their bodies, and you can clearly feel that the soul fluctuations of these sea bream have become stronger."

"Don't rush to take it out now. Remember, only Soul Crystal that has been nurtured for at least a hundred years has the function of nourishing the Primordial Soul."

"Otherwise, those 'Soul Crystal' that are less than a year old will only have the effect of enhancing mental strength."

"In addition, these sea bream need to be fed soul fragments or other foods containing the essence of souls regularly."

"If they enter their breeding season, guide them to cooler waters."

"In addition..."

He spoke slowly, his deep voice echoing across the river.

Shen Xing listened attentively and made sure to remember the important points.

After all, this is a rare experience; you can't even find it on forums.

After recounting more than a dozen tips on aquaculture, the old fisherman paused for a moment before continuing.

"What I just mentioned were the precautions for raising 'Soul Crystal Bream'. Now I'll talk about the precautions for 'Blood Crystal Bream'."

He looked at the remaining fish in the tank and said with emotion, "Young man, you're lucky. The Blood Crystal Bream I left for you is a female, and she already has eggs in her belly."

"By nurturing them in suitable waters for a period of time, they can produce more 'Soul Crystal Bream'."

"When the fish school reaches a certain size, there will be a greater probability of new 'Blood Crystal Bream' appearing."

"At that time, you'll be able to live a life of comfort and ease just by relying on the Blood Soul Crystal within these Blood Crystal Bream's bodies."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xing asked curiously, "Senior, how are these Blood Soul Crystal different from Common Soul Crystal?"

"Of course they're different, and the difference is huge," the old man explained. "Blood Soul Crystal from the same year contain more than five times the soul power of Common Soul Crystal."

"Most importantly, it can greatly enhance your Primordial Soul attack power and even awaken some new combat skills."