Chapter 78: Tidal Disaster Strikes
The guards were holding poles, looking confused.
How can you catch such a ferocious fish when it's so scary?!
The captain of the guards refused, "Sir, this is a deep-sea fish, only found in tidal scourges, and it's incredibly powerful! I don't think this is necessary!"
Lin Muqiu: "We can build a fish pond and eat charcoal grilled fish."
Captains: “…”
Stop tempting me with delicious food!
There was a three-second silence. Out of trust in Lin Muqiu, they subconsciously took the pole. But thinking of the painful experience in the past, they held the pole tightly again, hesitant.
Gazing at the waves, they felt their perspective sway wildly. The patter of rain outside the city carried the distinct salty, fishy smell of the sea. A large red fish bit into a smaller fish, its crimson blood instantly washed away by the waves, leaving only the fish's body.
Some team members could not stand and trembled when they smelled the odor. Some team members vomited when they saw this scene.
He vomited right next to Lin Muqiu.
Lin Muqiu:?
Brother, this is a city wall, not a boat, why are you still seasick?
The team member's face was pale and he wanted to wipe Lin Muqiu's feet clean. Lin Muqiu simply scooped a basin of fresh water, washed away the vomit around it, and asked the team member to rinse his mouth, which made the team member say thank you repeatedly.
The other team members also gritted their teeth secretly, feeling a little afraid.
Lin Muqiu came to Kedeluo and asked, "What's going on with everyone?"
Kedero didn't answer, but sighed, "Everyone is really nice to you."
"What do you mean?" Lin Muqiu was puzzled.
Kedero said softly, "Many deep-sea fish are very swift and can break through the city walls. If the seawater surges into the town, many other fish will flow in as well."
Lin Muqiu's scalp tingled when he saw the big fish eating the small fish. "And will fish treat humans as food?!"
"Yes," Kedero nodded and pointed to her, "The team member who vomited just now was the one who became a guard when he was a child because the city was broken and he saw with his own eyes that the guards who protected him were bitten by a big fish and only limbs were left. "
"Killing the fish early on to prevent future trouble, and then clearing the accumulated water and waves later, this is an eternal principle and is also recognized as the safest method."
"But even so, they still chose to trust you."
Despite Kedeluo's calm tone, Lin Muqiu understood what kind of emotion this was.
Many captains of the guards were seen carrying long swords, with solemn and pale faces, walking towards the city. They were ready to fight with fish in case the city was flooded, and to prepare for the last line of defense.
But even so, they still did not stop her decision.
After a moment of silence, Lin Muqiu took out the Lord System and said, "Help me activate the Lord skills."
Everyone:?!
Damn, I forgot she was still hanging!
Lin Muqiu: "..."
I just want to ask you, what are you so serious about?
*
"Come, put the bait on the hook." Lin Muqiu patiently taught, "The fishing gear is already assembled for you, just use it directly."
"Normally, we should be making a nest, which means scattering fish food and bait into the water to lure them in."
After saying that, Lin Muqiu glanced at the fish gathered in the sea and pursed his lips. "But maybe we don't need to tempt them. They are quite proactive."
Team member: “…”
"Forget it, let's simplify the steps." Lin Muqiu said directly, "When we go fishing in the pond in the future, you'll need to find the water depth and observe the float, but for now, just catching fish is enough."
Team member: “That’s it?”
Lin Muqiu: "Otherwise?"
Team member: “…”
Do you have to be so simple and crude?
Afterwards, they watched Lin Muqiu quickly swing and lift the rod, and actually caught a fish. They were dumbfounded and followed suit.
Don't tell me, this method works! If you shoot arrows at fish, they will hide, but these fish are greedy and won't hide if you give them bait!
After the fish came ashore, they gradually became less violent. Lord Lin immediately sent people to throw them into a large pit pit for the townspeople or freeze them with ice so that they would not be harmed.
Soon after:
"Holy crap, this works! I always catch one!"
"Oh my god, the fish is really hooked!"
"Oh my god! I didn't know you could have fun like this! I'm going to go fishing more often in the future and support Master Lin in building the fish pond!"
"I didn't fish before because I didn't realize these could be eaten. Now it seems it's necessary!"
"Oh my, my, my, that redtail spotted fish died right after I hooked it! I've never seen this kind of fish before, and I thought it would bite me when I caught it. I was so scared!"
“…”
Seeing everyone so excited, Lin Muqiu smiled without saying anything.
This is a welfare period for fishing novices, so cherish it.
Apart from tidal disasters, where else will there be so many fish to catch in the future?
She picked up a stack of small red buckets and threw them directly to the guards. "The tidal disaster caused many deep-sea fish to surge up. Those fish are invulnerable in the water, but if they leave the seawater, they will die immediately due to the pressure. The knife fish is an example."
Everyone took a long breath, and when they thought about their previous obstruction and hesitation, they felt that it was really stupid.
But who would have thought that a fish that could bite through a city wall could be so vulnerable?!
Looking at the anxious and excited guards, Kedero twitched his lips.
You weren't like this before!
Can’t you learn how to write “calm and unperturbed” from your lord?
Kede Luo glanced at his guard with a hint of disdain, then turned to look at Lin Muqiu.
Lin Muqiu's eyes were shining, the corners of his mouth were curled up wildly, and he was frantically calculating the bills and store opening matters. He was full of satisfaction and desire for money, as if he was sick again.
Kedero:?
Just pretend I didn't say anything.
After Lin Muqiu finished calculating the bill, he took a look at the sea water piling up outside the city and decided to speed up the process.
She pressed the [Publish Lord Mission] button and edited it:
Lord's Mission:
Your lord sincerely invites you to fish on the city walls. Shallow-water fish cost 5 copper coins each, and deep-sea fish cost 3 copper coins each. There's no limit on the quantity you can fish. The guards will protect your safety.
Conditions and restrictions: No conditions, no limit on the number of people, all adult townspeople can participate. 】
*
In the town, the staple food store.
Several people discussed silently in secret.
"Sir, we've done as you ordered." The attendant said to Louis, "We've hired the best pharmacist at a high price to lure the deep-sea fish. Lin Muqiu won't be able to escape this this year."
The other guards echoed, "Yes, even if Lin Muqiu knows a lot about fish, she can't possibly know all deep-sea fish! Deep-sea fish are a specialty of Tidal Scourge!"
"Perhaps she hasn't even seen a deep-sea fish in all her life!" the attendant laughed, "let alone the kind of fish we deliberately released!"
Louis's eyes were filled with conspiracy and calculation: "The red-tailed spotted fish is invulnerable to swords and guns. Shooting it with a bow and arrow is completely useless. It can even break the city wall with its tail. Haha... Lin Muqiu can't escape even if he has wings!"
Having said that, a scornful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
What Lin Muqiu, nothing more than that!
She really underestimated the enemy. How dare she not prepare anything?
This kind of person is either completely brave but foolish, or really does not take his opponent seriously. Obviously, Lin Muqiu is the first type.
A few people ate crabs, talked and laughed, and the sound of townspeople chatting came from the side:
"Oh my god, I'm tired of fishing. For the first time, I feel like I don't want to make money even if it's right in front of me."
"Tsk, you should be content! I don't know what's going on this year, but there seem to be so many fish. Otherwise, it would be hard to catch them!"
"It must be Lord Lin's credit for putting out the bait. I heard she wants to open a bait farm and fishing ground to make some money. That's amazing! All thanks to Lord Lin!"
"Have you heard? Lord Lin said he's going to grill some small fish tonight. I heard the ones with red tails and spots all over their bodies are the most tender, and the tails are especially chewy. And the ones with tomato flavor are the best. I don't know if that's true or not."
Upon hearing this, Louis stood up immediately.
What Lord Lin’s credit? That’s his credit!
Ugh, what kind of achievement? That was a scheme, okay? A scheme!
Wait……
Louis ran over and grabbed the townsman by the collar: "What fish are you talking about?"
Several townspeople who were chatting were startled and it took them a long time to react, patting their chests.
They pushed him away and said, "We're going to have a charcoal grilled fish tonight. What's going on?"
"No, what I'm asking is, what kind of fish are you talking about?" Louis asked again in a trembling voice.
The townspeople pursed their lips and thought carefully, "Tomato flavor, spicy flavor is also fine."
Louis: "..."
Seeing Louis's livid face, several townspeople couldn't help but show pity.
Alas, he is deaf at such a young age. No wonder he has to sit in the corner of the staple food store and is so irritable. It must be because of his inferiority complex.
So they raised their voices and said, "It's okay, don't mind it. Russell is disabled, but he still defeated Louis' son, didn't he? You can definitely live a wonderful life too."
"What?" Louis was shocked and thought he had heard it wrong.
He couldn't believe that there was someone who could bring up such irrelevant issues.
Looking at his expression, the townspeople became more convinced of their own opinion, so they pursed their lips and cleared their throats.
Finally, the townspeople raised their voices, enunciating each word: "Tonight, charcoal-grilled small fish, the tomato flavor is the best!!!"
Louis:!!!
Get out!!!
*
"Sir, please don't be angry. A little impatience will ruin a big plan." After the townspeople left, the servant supported Louis and kept comforting him.
Louis felt like his head was about to smoke.
It's fine if Lin Muqiu looks down on him, but what exactly do these townspeople mean?!
A servant hurried forward and handed him the crab meat and crayfish that had been peeled earlier, "Don't be impatient, my lord! Eat something first!"
Louis: "..."
Get out, you guys get out too!
Another clever attendant pushed the man away and said to Louis with a smile: "Sir, don't forget that making the wind and waves bigger is our trump card."
Louis's expression finally softened. "Well, let those mages do it."
*
"Sir, why did the wind and waves suddenly become stronger?" Augustine frowned.
He had experienced several tidal disasters since he was a child, but never such big waves.
Seeing that the water level has already exceeded the city wall, it should be rushing down soon.
But no.
Kedro reached out and touched the tough, translucent milky white protective shield outside the city wall, silent.
But no one expected that Lin Muqiu's [Lord Skill] was actually related to resisting natural disasters.
Lord skills reveal the deepest desires in a person's heart.
The tongue can deceive people, and people are even good at deceiving themselves, but the Lord System cannot deceive people.
So why are Lin Muqiu's lord skills like this?
He turned his head and looked at Lin Muqiu.
Lin Muqiu's profile looked gentle and tough under the warm golden side light, even his hair was delicate and gentle, each strand clearly reflecting the golden light, everything was so harmonious.
It would have been more harmonious if it weren't for the astonished gazes of the crowd as Lin Muqiu was holding a giant rubber tube that was several times bigger than her and inserting it into the sea.
Kedero: “…”
Well, it seems that it is better to worry about her mental state first.
Despite their surprise, no one said no, so Lin Muqiu asked Yun Yi and the guards to help her hold the tube. She silently inserted it through the protective cover and into the sea. The seawater rushed in, swift and violent, and when it found an exit, it poured out from the other end of the tube.
At the other end of the pipe, there are countless red barrels connected, which use liquid pressure and atmospheric pressure to press seawater into them.
Every time a bucket was filled, Lin Muqiu would act quickly, using magic to put the red bucket into the ring, and then take the bucket out to continue collecting water.
So the system quickly reminds:
[You have obtained a bucket of...? Your red bucket has been taken out. **%# System error. System calculation completed. You have obtained 100 kilograms of seawater.]
【You have obtained 100 kg of seawater! 】
【You have obtained 100 kg of seawater! 】
【……】
The pleasant system prompt sound was like the sound of nature, coming from the sky, leaving everyone surprised and silent.
Only Lin Muqiu raised an eyebrow and looked at the stunned crowd, "What are you standing there for? The sea water has been delivered to your door, come join us!"
After that, she handed the other two siphons directly to Augustine, "Here, didn't you ask before what the big pit was for? Here it is."
She even added, "We won't have to go through so much trouble later. We can build a reservoir and set up some tide gates. When the tide comes in, we open the gates, and when the water is gone, we close them. How convenient is that?"
Kedero: “…”
Very good, he finally knew where the seawater that Lin Muqiu needed to make salt came from, and it couldn't be clearer.
Everyone: “…”
No, can a storage ring really be used like that under normal circumstances?!
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