777米奇影

The next morning, they embarked once again.

Their course was charted close to the nine-dash line in the South China Sea, virtually weaving into the waters of the South Sea.

“Level 20 scan!” Luo Feng announced.

That day, Luo Feng was more extravagant than usual, initiating a highly advanced scan via his system. But why this sudden boldness?

The answer lay in their location: the South China Sea, a place rich with history. Those familiar with the area understood that this was an ancient maritime trade route. In simpler terms, it was a path where artifacts like Ming Dynasty porcelain were once transported to the West. Consequently, countless sunken ships had been claimed by the waves or fallen victim to minor accidents in these waters. Therefore, launching a high-level scan here seemed quite necessary.

But after the scan was completed, Luo Feng was met with disappointment. No treasures were found, only schools of fish.

“Will we have fish to eat today?” Lin Yueting inquired, having finished her filming work and ready to begin fishing.

“We’ll have some soon!” Luo Feng affirmed, casting a rod towards a small school of fish that had just been spotted.

Luo Feng felt a slight embarrassment. To those unaware, it might appear that he was using some luxurious, external assistance to aid his fishing. However, it was merely because they hadn’t found any treasures. Of course, like the Level 1 scanning he had used before, that was truly a case of using external aid for fishing. But employing Level 20 scanning for such a purpose would be far too extravagant.

“The fish is on already?” Lin Yueting looked at Luo Feng in surprise, reeling in a large fish, astonished at the ease with which he’d caught it.

“Hahaha, fishing in my spot guarantees success with every cast!” Luo Feng boasted, laughing.

Lin Yueting chalked it up to luck, believing some people were just born fortunate. However, she quickly caught a fish too, her face lighting up with excitement.

An hour later, their bucket was filled to the brim.

“It looks like there’s a fishing boat over there!” Luo Feng squinted, spotting a fishing vessel about five meters long in the distance. It had an unusual structure with a platform resembling a watchtower.

“They’re fishermen from Taitung!” Lin Yueting exclaimed.

“You know them?” Luo Feng asked, surprised.

“Yes, I met them during an expedition a few years ago. They’re very skilled and never use fishing nets!” Lin Yueting explained.

“What do they use instead?” Luo Feng queried.

“Have you ever heard of whale hunters?”

“They go out to sea to catch whales?” Luo Feng’s eyes sparkled.

Lin Yueting shook her head, “It’s just a term. They’re like whale hunters, but they catch sailfish for a living. See that watchtower on the boat? That’s their best tool. Once they spot a sailfish, they’ll cast a harpoon at it. Once they’ve hit it, the harpoon restricts the sailfish’s movement, wearing it down until it’s finally dragged up.”

Luo Feng nodded, appreciating the technique’s resemblance to whale hunting.

“I must try sailfish sometime!” His mouth watered at the thought.

“You can ask these fishermen. You might be able to buy some of their equipment!” Lin Yueting suggested.

“Then I’ll go and ask!” Luo Feng declared, a man of action, and began making his way.

“I’ll come with you!” Lin Yueting added.

Soon, the two launched a small boat from Experiment 1 and headed towards the distant fishing vessel. Aboard was an old man in his fifties or sixties.

Lin Yueting recognized him and greeted, “Uncle Wang, I’m Little Lin. It’s great to see you again!”

“Ah? Little Lin, you’re out at sea again?”

“Yes, I’m here for research!” Lin Yueting replied.

“Come aboard my ship, and tie up your little boat!” Uncle Wang invited.

“This Uncle Wang is so old, and he’s still going out to sea?” Luo Feng asked, curious.

“Of course. The older they are, the more experienced they become. Fishing at sea is like being a doctor; the older you are, the more skilled you become!” Lin Yueting explained.

“What are you two whispering about?” Uncle Wang inquired.

“Nothing, just that my friend here wants to buy a sailfish!” Lin Yueting replied.

“I haven’t had any luck with sailfish these past few days!” Uncle Wang lamented, shaking his head.

Luo Feng expressed his regret and glanced at their fishing tool—a three-pronged harpoon. “Can you sell me this harpoon?”

“The harpoon?”

“Yes, the harpoon!” “It’s very heavy; are you sure you can handle it?”

“How much?”

“You really want to buy it?”

“Yes!”

“Alright then, two thousand yuan, and it’s yours!”

This harpoon was custom-made from solid steel during his youth, weighing around 40 pounds. He had often used it when he was younger but not so much anymore, as he had aged.

“What do you want with this?” Lin Yueting looked at Luo Feng as he handed over the cash.

“If we run into a sailfish, I’ll catch it myself!” Luo Feng smiled, brimming with confidence.

“Great! I’ll buy one too, and we can fish together!” Lin Yueting declared.

“Haha, sure, let’s get another one!” Luo Feng agreed, handing over more cash.

Uncle Wang was at a loss for words. These two seemed to be splurging without care. How could they possibly catch a sailfish? But the transaction was already made..