159 Spiritual Fish (2/2)
After all, the Iron-tailed Black Eagle was a bird, and it would be disadvantageous for it to play hide-and-seek with the spiritual fishes in the water.
”Trying to escape?”
Fang Yuan laughed, as he struck his right hand out and crushed the water stream.
”Whoosh!”
Not just that, his energy was gentle as silk but strong as metal. As it entered the lake, it vanished.
Fang Yuan closed his eyes and used his magical energy to control his energy. Suddenly, he exclaimed.
”Up!”
”Splash!”
As the water surface broke, the spiritual fish which took a shot at the eagle was yanked out of the water, and its tail continued to flap.
This mystical move was a testament to Fang Yuan's superior prowess in giving his elemental energy a form outside his body as well as his developing dream master's skill in probing into memories.
”Ping! Ping!”
With the flick of this right wrist, he swung the spiritual fish onto the island and scanned the lake for more. Together with the Iron-tailed Black Eagle, he managed to catch 5 more spiritual fishes in a short span of time.
”Alright, that's enough!”
After predicting the Iron-tailed Black Eagle's appetite, Fang Yuan stopped catching more fishes and came to the island. He collected some dried twigs, started a fire and began cooking the fish.
The Drunken Moon Silver Fish was a delicacy, the pride of Zhu Country.
He had tried it for himself before at Descent Moon Court, and it was indeed remarkable. Seeing this spiritual fish again, he could not help himself but dig in.
”By smoking the fish, I will remove the fishy stench. Since it already has wine on it, I won't need other condiments... I shall just cook it directly...”
Fang Yuan quickly slit open the spiritual fish's stomach, cleaned it before smoking it over the fire. He only added a little salt to enhance its taste.
After a short while, an astonishing fragrance came from the spiritual fish meat, making him drool.
”Mmm...”
Fang Yuan gave it a large bite and his mouth was filled with the freshness and juiciness of the fish. It was indeed delicious.
”This fish meat is chewy and there is no fishy stench from it. In fact, it has a hint of sweetness in its meat, and together with the fragrance of wine, there is also a small numbing spiciness, good! Delicious!”
As he shook his hands, the fish bones separated from the meat smoothly.
After finishing an entire fish, Fang Yuan licked his lips and started to prepare the second one.
Beside him, the Iron-tailed Black Eagle was enjoying the fish too.
After a long while, both Fang Yuan and the Iron-tailed Black Eagle laid on the beach, both full and satisfied.
”Mmm... This spiritual force is therapeutic, with water-type properties. It has a similar effect as the Flame Jade Rice...”
Fang Yuan closed his eyes and rubbed his tummy, as he felt the spiritual energy spreading throughout his body, bringing with it a feeling of warmth. Every pore on his skin was extremely relaxed, as though he was in Heaven.
”After a full meal, let's take a nap before finding the treasure!”
Fang Yuan placed both his hands behind his head, satisfied and completely relaxed.
All the pieces of the treasure map were with him, and there was no one else to compete with him. Therefore, he felt that it was alright if he delayed it by a day or two.
After a short while of resting, his eyebrows twitched as he stood up and examined the surface of the lake.
”Splash! Splash!”
Three metal hull flying ships were riding the waves and appeared in front of Fang Yuan.
These ships were extremely big and the appearance was very unique. It was entirely covered in metal, and there were two gigantic oars on each side of each ship. Even if they were riding against the wind, they could still sail at an astonishing speed.
”Metal hull flying ships?!”
Just by this, Fang Yuan could guess who the ships belonged to.
Seeing a bright red flag with the image of a whale at the fore of the ship, Fang Yuan said to himself in a mocking tone. ”What a coincidence!”
”Grandfather, there is smoke there?!”
As the metal hull flying ships approached, they realised the smoke from the island.
”Mm?”
On the plank of the ship, Yu Feishui stroked his beard. ”There are no ships here, but there is smoke. I'm afraid that someone might be stranded there. Send some small boats to take a look!”
He appeared wise and seemed to have absolute control over the situation.
However, shortly after, his eyeballs almost dropped out. He saw a black bird carrying a person as it landed on the ship's plank.
”This is... a spiritual bird!?”
Yu Feishui was in disbelief and stopped his subordinates from wielding their weapons. Instead, he took two steps forward and greeted Fang Yuan with respect. ”Junior Yu Feishui sends my greetings to you, Senior!”
He knew that he could not fend against this bird, and therefore the person who tamed it must be a senior!
Regardless how young he was, he must be a senior!
”Mmm...”
Fang Yuan chuckled inside, as Yu Feishui did not recognise him. ”I've heard what you said previously, and you are indeed kind-hearted. Good, very good!”
Yu Feishui heaved a sigh of relief and looked at his grandchildren with a look of gratitude.