Feng Shui Chapter 170: A Foodie’s Mindset

Although the Gengsheng Lesser Heavenly Realm also had a sizable sea area, Chen Xiao had never ventured into those waters. It wasn’t just because he hadn’t had the time over the years, but also because the shallow seas in Gengsheng were relatively narrow and its fishing industry was underdeveloped.

Tai Shen was the complete opposite. Not only did it have vast shallow sea regions, but due to the unique geography of Yingxian Island, nearby ferocious beasts had been driven away to other places.

With Tong Nuonuo actively guiding him, Chen Xiao efficiently prepared various underwater gear. The most important of these were the air pearls and some specialized weapons.

Chen Xiao’s cultivation method was unusual, so he lacked the corresponding technique to use internal breathing underwater like foundation stage cultivators. But that wasn’t a problem, clever cultivators had long made air pearls from materials containing wind-element energy. As long as one held the air pearl in their mouth, it provided a continuous supply of air. Though breathing out through the mouth wasn’t as comfortable as through the nose, it was an incredible convenience.

Because large marine creatures roamed the Yumen Water Realm, some cultivators who couldn’t cast spells underwater or whose magic was greatly weakened there used special weapons designed to deal with sea monsters.

These weapons were often mechanical devices, water arrows, fish spears, chain nets, and so on. Every year, Yumen Water Realm consumes a large number of such mechanical weapons. This created an environment more favorable to mechanists, making Tai Shen a better place for their survival and development than other Heavenly Realms.

Besides these, Chen Xiao also prepared a crowbar. Holding it in his hand, Tong Nuonuo looked at him in confusion and asked, “What do you need this for? Is it to probe caves? I’ve got plenty of metal rods here, you can use whatever you want. No need to buy something with a hooked end like that.”

Chen Xiao glanced at him and said, “Of course not for probing caves. The crowbar is for gathering the catch! I heard there are huge clams down there growing on rocks, and they’re incredibly tough. I can’t very well use my Zhengge sword to pry them open, that’d be such a waste.”

Tong Nuonuo blinked at him, speechless for a moment. A foodie’s mindset was truly beyond comprehension! Everyone who went to Yumen Water Realm was after spiritual plants and minerals, who was really there to fish? They weren’t fishermen!!

But it didn’t end there. Chen Xiao frowned as he examined the water arrows in his hand. “How’s the damage on these water arrows? Won’t they just shred the fish?”

These water arrows were designed to shoot a water-elemental arrow nearly an inch in diameter with great force, made especially to deal with aquatic beasts.

Tong Nuonuo shrugged, exhausted. “Of course, they’ll shred the fish. If you want to shoot fish for eating, wouldn’t that be an even bigger waste? Water arrows consume spiritual energy from spirit pearls and aren’t cheaper than regular fish arrows.”

Chen Xiao’s eyes lit up immediately. “Where can I get those fish arrows you mentioned?”

Tong Nuonuo wiped his face and said, “You don’t have to buy them. As a mechanist friend, if you actually have to buy such a simple thing, I might as well just bang my head against the wall!”

So, on the day of departure, Chen Xiao slung a fish spear on his back, hung a chain net at his waist, and held the fish arrows Tong Nuonuo made for him in his hand. He strode forward confidently, while Tong Nuonuo’s mouth twitches uncontrollably.

He held back but finally couldn’t resist grabbing Tang Ru’s hand beside him, whispering, “When we get to Yumen Water Realm, let’s team up, okay?”

Tang Ru gave Tong Nuonuo a sharp look. “Team up, huh? Sounds like you just want to use me as your guide.”

Tong Nuonuo smiled sweetly at Tang Ru. “Look at how excited Xiao Xiao is. He’s definitely not going to pay attention to me today. And I wouldn’t dare bother Brother Xi. So we have to rely on our kind and reliable Arou.”

Tang Ru’s lips curled into a slight smile, trying to keep a straight face. “Then you better stick close and don’t just stare at the ground the whole time.”

“All right, all right. Definitely not just staring at the ground!” Tong Nuonuo beamed.

Chen Xiao carried so much gear that no one found it strange, many cultivators heading to Yumen Water Realm were dressed similarly, differing only in size and quantity of equipment. Chen Xiao had managed to latch onto a big shot early on since most lower-level cultivators in the cultivation world couldn’t afford storage bags.

Yumen Water Realm lay southwest of Yingxian Island, opposite the direction of the teleportation gate. When Chen Xiao reached the coast, he was surprised to find a pier extending far into the sea. A huge sea vessel was moored to one side of the pier. The ship wasn’t very tall, only the rear had a three-story tower-like wooden structure, while the rest of the vessel resembled a flat aircraft carrier.

Chen Xiao asked curiously, “What kind of ship is this?”

Xi Yunqing replied, “It’s a transport ship that travels around the seas near Yingxian Island. We’ll be taking this ship directly. When we pass by the Yumen aquatic region, we’ll just jump straight into the water.”

“Oh." Chen Xiao said, “so there’s actually a ship that goes there. That’s pretty convenient.”

The ship’s deck was enormous, almost as large as an aircraft carrier’s flight deck. Chen Xiao couldn’t help but gape. If it weren’t powered by spiritual energy, he truly couldn’t imagine how anyone could move such a massive vessel.

There were no seats on board. Cultivators were casual; many simply sat on the deck. Some gathered in small groups chatting, while others pulled out fishing rods, baiting hooks with fish to catch more.

Chen Xiao watched as a cultivator not far away hoisted up a huge fish, at least six or seven meters long. But the person wasn’t fishing for food. To pass the time on the journey, he caught the fish, then released it back into the sea.

As the ship sailed, the large size made the ride relatively smooth, with little rocking. Tang Ru barely felt seasick. Before long, they arrived at their destination.

At first, Chen Xiao was a bit stunned. The sea water here was incredibly clear, so transparent he could see the underwater plants, reefs, and coral. It looked shallow, only four or five meters deep, but in reality, it was a full twenty to thirty meters deep.

“We’ve arrived. Just jump right in." Tong Nuonuo said confidently. He pulled a chain net and water arrows from his gadget box, waving Chen Xiao over. “Let’s split up. I’ll team up with Arou.”

Chen Xiao saw him about to jump and quickly asked, “When do we regroup? Where do we rest at night?”

Tong Nuonuo stopped and pointed to a small island in the distance. “We can rest there at night. If we can’t find each other during the day, it’s no problem. We’ll meet here again on the day we return.” Since Chen Xiao had plans to meet with Li and Zhou, their stay in the Yumen aquatic region would last no more than eight days.

Chen Xiao waved, “Alright then, see you later.”

With a splash, Tong Nuonuo dove into the water. Tang Ru hesitated a moment before following. She surfaced after a while, then clumsily kicked and paddled.

Chen Xiao was stunned, he only then realized Tang Ru couldn’t swim. He shouted down to her underwater, “Arou, are you okay?”

With wet hair plastered to her face, making her look even younger, Tang Ru shook her head. “I’m fine. I’ll learn to swim quickly. Don’t worry about me!”

Tong Nuonuo was an excellent swimmer and guided Tang Ru nearby. Before long, her form looked quite decent. As a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator who could breathe internally, drowning wasn’t something she had to fear.

The two practiced while the ship kept moving, gradually leaving them behind. After watching them a few times and seeing no danger, Chen Xiao stopped paying attention and jumped into the water after Xi Yunqing.

Holding a breathable pearl in his mouth, Chen Xiao dove down. In his previous life, he had traveled to many places on vacation and had even learned to dive. Without any diving equipment but with the pearl supplying endless oxygen, he could move freely underwater.

Excited, Chen Xiao clutched his fish-hunting arrows and plunged toward the seabed. Though he’d dived before for exploration or sightseeing, this was the first time he would catch fish with his own hands. Thinking of the abundant seafood beneath the waves, Chen Xiao already began looking forward to the feast ahead.