Chapter 5 (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The skill of angling (basic level) would increase the host’s probability of catching a fish.

The fish baits were the ordinary kind, but the Seven Star Fish seemed to love them.

“Seven Star Fish!”

At the sight of the bait’s introduction, Ning Fei was overjoyed.

There was a small river near the temple. The river came from the top of the mountains, and there wasn’t any pollution. Its water was exceedingly clear.

Thus, a fish like the Seven Star Fish, which demanded a certain high quality of water, could survive.

The Seven Star Fish was a freshwater fish, which had a high economic value. It held the title of “a gem among fishes” as it was highly nutritious, and its flesh was tender and fresh.

It was also high in protein and low in fat. It was a good tonic as it could dispel internal heat and detoxify toxins.

And most importantly, it was valuable.

However, it was hard to catch a Seven Star Fish in the river. There were many kinds of fishes in the river, and all of them were exceptionally smart. None would fall for a bait so easily.

“Today I’m going to eat fish for lunch. And in the afternoon, we’ll go fishing! Let me show you my skills!” Ning Fei waved at the screen to his viewers.

He took out the last fish from the refrigerator.

He cleaned it properly before he marinated it with salt. Then he steamed the fish and drenched it with a sauce and some garlic. Finally, he stewed it.

All of his viewers were simply stunned for words.

‘Wow! Priest, you are skilled!’

‘I’m hungry!’

‘The way you cooked was simply too yummy!’

‘Unparalleled!’

‘Priest, can you eat meat? Or kill a living thing?’

Many viewers were asking.

Ning Fei would occasionally glance at the screen while he cooked. When he saw someone asking the question, he explained.

“Priests do eat meat just like all of you. We do kill chickens, ducks, fish, pigs, and other livestock.”

“However, we do have our four commandments. The four animals we can’t eat are ox, dog, snake-head fish, and swan goose.

“We can’t eat cows because the mount of the founder of Taoism, Lao-tze, was an ox. Oxen work for humans willingly, so we don’t eat them out of benevolence and righteousness.

Dogs represent loyalty, so I shall not explain further.

“After laying eggs, a female snake-head fish is very weak. The little fish fry would swim to their mommy snake-head fish’s mouth so that she could alleviate her hunger. This is filial piety, so we can’t eat them.

“As for the swan goose, it represents steadfast love. Everyone knows that they have to thrive in pairs, and if one dies, the other will stay lonely till its death. So we can’t eat swan goose either.”

Ning Fei explained patiently, and everyone had a newfound respect for him.

‘Priest, I’ve been enlightened!’

‘This webcaster is awesome!’

‘Wow. So touching!’

‘I shall never eat beef again!’

Ning Fei continued to talk.

“Taoism emphasizes blending in with nature and respecting life. So we don’t interfere with life, and we have an indifferent attitude towards life and death.”

Someone interrupted at this moment.

‘Yeah! Many other religions keep talking about what happens after death. But only Taoism promotes what we should do while we are alive. That should be the right thing!’

‘Excuse me, can such a long comment be posted?’ one of the viewers asked.

‘Time to pump in more money!’

‘Damn it! I thought I was at another livestream!’

Another wave of comments rushed in.

After Ning Fei had finished cooking the fish and rice, he took out a plate of pickled vegetables and began to eat.

He ate in a graceful manner.

He wasn’t like those people who munched on their food heartily. Neither was his eating style like those who ate without a care for their appearance. The way he ate made everyone feel that the fish was delicious.