Protect Our Patriarch

"Wang Shoujie, how can you say such a thing?" Gong Sunhui was shocked, never expecting the usually well-behaved Wang Shoujie to speak so boldly.

" Fifth Aunt, I think Wang Shoujie's words make sense," Wang Dinghai chimed in, somewhat convinced by Wang Shoujie's argument. "Ancestor Longyan can support our family for how long, and we should all be mentally prepared."

Gong Sunhui's expression changed several times before she finally spoke, "This is a family secret. When I reported to Ancestor Longyan a few days ago, she told me that if we don't take action, she can still hold on for twenty years. But if we do take action... it's hard to say."

Twenty years? Wang Shoujie thought to himself, which was longer than he had imagined. This meant that there was still a chance to turn the tables.

"Wang Shoujie, you are our family's only hope," Gong Sunhui's expression turned serious. "We should continue to keep a low profile and gather our strength to help you break through the Spirit Realm within twenty years. Don't cause any unnecessary trouble!"

"Yes, Sixth Uncle will think of ways to catch more Spirit Fish to sell and raise funds for you," Wang Dinghai also agreed. "As long as you can reach the Spirit Realm, our Wang Clan will be truly saved."

"Me, reach the Spirit Realm? And then what?" Wang Shoujie sneered. "Not to mention whether I can make it, even if I do, will the Liu and Zhao Clans just sit back and watch? Will they give me twenty years? Moreover, even if I'm lucky enough to make it, I'll just be another Ancestor Longyan."

Wang Shoujie, as a transmigrator, could think outside the box of the Wang Clan's conventional thinking.

His words sent a chill down Gong Sunhui and Wang Dinghai's spines. They had always lived under Ancestor Longyan's protection, thinking that the Liu and Zhao Clans wouldn't really tear their faces off.

But if Wang Shoujie, whom they had placed all their hopes on, really had a chance to challenge the Spirit Realm, would the Liu and Zhao Clans just sit back and do nothing?

"Alright, I was just pretending to imply that Ancestor Longyan's life is nearing its end. I believe that with Liu Shengye's cunning, he definitely won't choose to attack us now. So, I'll let our family continue to spread rumors, giving the Liu and Zhao Clans a five-year deadline." Wang Shoujie hummed. "Whoever dares to provoke us within five years, we'll fight to the death. At the critical moment, we can release... uh, Ancestor Longyan to take the stage."

In Wang Shoujie's view, Ancestor Longyan was like a nuclear bomb, and its greatest effect wasn't the explosion itself, but the deterrent power before it exploded.

"Brilliant!" Wang Dinghai slapped his thigh. "Our family is like a dying beast, and they're afraid of us making a last-ditch effort. This way, they not only won't dare to bully us but will also try to appease us. No wonder Liu Shengye, that old fox, gave us thirty taels of silver as compensation."

"Not only that, but now that our Wang Clan has a clear 'expiration date', it's like placing a juicy piece of meat in front of them. The Liu and Zhao Clans, who were previously united against a common enemy, will definitely have other thoughts while waiting patiently," Wang Shoujie smiled slyly. "To know that greed and dissatisfaction are the most basic human nature. The upcoming situation will definitely become very interesting. If we can secretly stir the pot a bit more... hehe."

After listening to Wang Shoujie's analysis, Gong Sunhui and Wang Dinghai both took a deep breath, feeling a sense of fear in their hearts. But at the same time, they also felt a glimmer of hope, a hope that their family might have a chance to turn the tables.

"Grandma, Sixth Uncle, this is a matter of life and death for our Wang Clan," Wang Shoujie said seriously, bowing his head. "Firstly, I hope you can keep the secret, and secondly, I hope you can unconditionally support me."

This was Wang Shoujie's goal. His body was too young, and even with the position of clan leader, he couldn't avoid being doubted. He could only throw out some shocking ideas to win over key figures and gain allies.

Gong Sunhui was his aunt, and he was also her future reliance. Sixth Uncle Wang Dinghai's personality was also straightforward and easy to win over.

Gong Sunhui and Wang Dinghai both took a deep breath and made a solemn vow.

As the three spoke, the medium-sized fishing boat had already set off from the deep-water dock, entering the turbulent waters of the An River.

The width of the An River far exceeded Wang Shoujie's imagination. As he looked out, the misty waves stretched out endlessly, and the Dingpu Ferry Terminal gradually disappeared from view.

As they sailed deeper into the An River, the wind and waves grew stronger, causing the boat to rock violently. Even Wang Shoujie, with his Qi Refining Realm sixth-layer physique, felt a bit nauseous.

Gong Sunhui, who was also used to a life of luxury, also turned pale and felt unwell.

"Ha ha, Fifth Aunt, Wang Shoujie, the fishing boat isn't as stable as a ferry. When the boat is rocking, don't try to resist the tilt with your body. Instead, be like a weather vane and go with the flow," Wang Dinghai patiently taught them how to cope with the turbulent waves.

Wang Shoujie and Gong Sunhui, both Martial Arts practitioners, quickly adapted to the rocking motion with their bodies. Especially Wang Shoujie, who learned from Wang Dinghai to stand with his feet rooted to the deck, his body swaying rhythmically with the waves, gradually becoming more relaxed and comfortable.

"Wang Shoujie indeed has a good talent. Sixth Uncle will show you how to fish normally," Wang Dinghai was excited to demonstrate his skills, as few people in the family liked to watch him fish on a boat.

"I believe Sixth Uncle's skills are exceptional, but let's let the ordinary fishermen try first," Wang Shoujie suggested.

Wang Dinghai was taken aback, but immediately laughed and said, "Nephew Shoujie, you're here to test the fishing boat's standards. Good, good, my sixth uncle's flagship fishing boat has skilled fishermen, each one is an expert. Wang Gou Dan, come and demonstrate for the clan leader."

"Yes, Sea Master," a young man in his early twenties jumped down from the mast, moving as agilely as a monkey, picked up a fishing net, and after a few adjustments, swung his waist and flung the net out from the ship's side, opening up a beautiful large circular net in the air.

Splash!

The heavily weighted net, like an upside-down giant bowl, plunged into the water, sinking to the bottom in just a few breaths.

"Good!"

The surrounding fishermen all applauded.

This... was casting a net, and the technique was very strong.

Wang Shoujie also quickly judged that it was a good catch, having been an ordinary office worker before, occasionally going fishing with friends. Therefore, when browsing certain video apps, the algorithm would recommend some fishing videos, including those of skilled net-casters.

Although Wang Shoujie himself didn't know how to do it, he could still tell if a net was good or bad. He had to admit that this young man, was quite skilled.

After Wang Gou Dan's net sank to the bottom, he began to carefully pull in the rope, sticking the net to the river bottom and slowly pulling it up, and finally, with a sudden jerk, he pulled the entire net onto the boat.

Success!

The net had caught a large fish with a white belly and a back fin, Wang Gou Dan took the fish out of the net, held it up, and came over to show it off: "Sea Master, it's a Nine-Star Perch, weighing around 11 pounds."

"You're not bad, kid, throw it into the live fish tank," Wang Dinghai patted him on the shoulder and praised, turning to explain to Wang Shoujie, "Although the Nine-Star Perch isn't a Spirit Fish, its tender and smooth texture makes it a high-end fish, and this one would sell for a high price even to a fish merchant. But our family has a fish market in Changning City, and we sell our own catch, so we can make a few extra silver coins."

Wang Shoujie nodded in appreciation, knowing that the currency in Daqian Country was calculated in silver coins, copper coins, and gold taels. Usually, one pound of rice would cost around 5 to 10 silver coins, and one silver coins could be exchanged for 100 copper coin, so this fish was worth a significant amount.

Wang Gou Dan put the catch into the live fish tank in the center of the fishing boat, which was connected to the outside water flow, allowing the fish to stay fresh.

However, according to Wang Dinghai, only high-value catches received such treatment. The live fish tank was also divided into several sections, each storing different types of fish.

With Wang Gou Dan's demonstration, the other fishermen also began to show off their skills, each with their own unique techniques, casting large and round nets, but the catch was not always guaranteed.

Most of the nets pulled up were empty, with occasional surprises.

After more than an hour, the variety of catches gradually increased, with three Nine-Star Perches and a more valuable Fierce Wave Leopard Patterned Carp, although it weighed only around 4.4 pounds, Wang Dinghai said it was worth at least 1 copper coin and 60 silver coins, and the good catches were all reserved for the clan leader's enjoyment.

Wang Shoujie smiled on the surface, but was constantly thinking to himself. This 30-li fishing ground was the Ping'an Wang Clan's fishing territory, and the family attached great importance to this industry, which should be one of the family's main sources of income.

As time passed, Wang Shoujie grew increasingly impatient and directly said, "Sixth Uncle, we've demonstrated enough, each of the fishermen's net-casting skills are very strong. Can we quickly get to the main point and demonstrate the real fishing operation?"

Wang Dinghai's expression, which had been radiant, suddenly froze, looking puzzled: "Nephew Shoujie, aren't we already demonstrating real fishing? Or do you want to see the catching of Spirit Fish? Some small Spirit Fish can be caught with luck, while larger Spirit Fish are very fierce and require fishing arrows to deal with."

Is this professional fishing?

Wang Shoujie's face turned dark, recalling how in his previous life, out of curiosity, he had experienced professional fishing on a colleague's relative's fishing boat, and had caught over 40,000 pounds in one net, which was considered a poor catch...

As for net-casting, on Earth, it was purely a recreational tool, stronger than fishing, and players were just looking for leisure and entertainment. Who would really use net-casting as a profession to make a living? The whole family would starve to death.

[Heartfelt thankyou for the support! SlaySaga]