Although Ye Feng wasn't very good at handling this situation, he'd seen pigs run even if he hadn't eaten pork before.
He used to see anglers catch fish, and they usually didn't rush to pull them back; instead, they would stay put and wait for the fish to bite.
Once the fish has exhausted its energy, slowly reel it in.
So, at this moment, everyone just held on tightly to the firewood in their hands, letting the big fish dart around underwater.
Five people and one fish began a long struggle.
The huge raft was being pulled away by a fish.
It has to be said that Ye Feng is becoming increasingly curious about the identity of this big fish.
Possessing such brute strength, could it be... an arowana? A wrasse? A giant carp? Or... an arapaima?
He felt a little panicked. The first few dishes were fine; they would eat them even if they were killed.
But if it's an arapaima, that's a problem, because the scales of that thing are almost as hard as metal.
His entire body was covered in armor, and Ye Feng really couldn't say whether the composite bow could penetrate it.
After all, this is in a river, and the river water will reduce the impact a lot.
Even if you kill it, dealing with its scales is extremely troublesome.
Ye Feng shook his head. He'd already done it all, and he'd even rolled around in the river so many times, choking on several mouthfuls of water.
Wouldn't it be a huge loss to give up halfway? He's determined to kill this big guy today, no matter what.
After about twenty minutes, everyone felt the tension on the fishing line getting weaker and weaker.
The fish swam slower and slower, and finally, its shape was gradually revealed.
However, due to the great distance, no one could see clearly; they could only vaguely make out that the fish's back was black.
However, judging from the size of the shadow, it is undoubtedly a colossal creature.
Ye Feng's lips curled into a smile; he was now certain that this was definitely not an Arapaima.
Because the sun is shining brightly now, if it's an arapaima, its scales will be somewhat shiny.
Moreover, their body shapes and colors don't match at all...
He also knew that the big fish must be exhausted by now, making this an excellent opportunity to kill it.
After thinking for a moment, he immediately addressed the crowd:
"You guys keep it occupied, I'll row the boat."
After saying that, he let go of her hand, went to the raft, and began to row.
Before long, when the distance had closed to about twenty meters.
The big fish seemed to sense the danger and plunged back underwater.
Fortunately, everyone reacted quickly and managed to stabilize their bodies again, straining with all their might...
Ye Feng quickly stepped forward to help...
"Hold on! This thing is just struggling in its death throes; it's about to die."
Five minutes passed, and as Ye Feng had expected, the big fish stopped moving again.
Under his instructions, Fu Changxiong and the others slowly pulled in the line, and finally managed to bring the big fish to a level where its shape could be vaguely seen.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ye Feng immediately started rowing, and stopped when he had rowed about twenty meters.
His main concern was that he was afraid of scaring away the big fish again, so this time he planned to shoot it from a distance.
He quickly nocked the arrow, and to ensure a fatal blow, he drew the bowstring to its limit…
"Let me see what you really are..."
5 seconds later…
"Whoosh!"
The arrow was released from the bow and instantly pierced the dark shadow underwater.
Ye Feng aimed for the head, but whether he hit the exact spot, he didn't know.
However, large patches of crimson had already appeared on the water's surface by this time.
A fully drawn compound bow, once it hits, means certain death, no matter where it strikes.
The big fish had begun its death throes again, and the force of its struggle was even more intense than before.
Ye Feng put down his bow and went to help, but even with the combined strength of the five of them, they almost lost their grip.
Fortunately, things turned out alright. Less than a minute later, the big fish stopped struggling and turned belly up.
The arrow pierced right through its forehead, just below its gills.
Only the white and black arrow tail was vaguely visible; if it weren't for the water cushioning it, it would probably have pierced through completely...
"Haha! It's finally dead!"
"You damned beast! Keep running away, aren't you?!"
...
Everyone was overjoyed; a fish of that size would be enough to feed them for at least three days…
When the raft had moved 10 meters, Ye Feng saw the whiskers around the large fish's mouth, his eyebrows instantly rising, and he confirmed its identity...
This is... an Amazonian giant catfish.
At this moment, everyone stared wide-eyed.
This giant catfish is at least 1.8 meters long, with a jet-black back, a milky-white belly, its signature eight-shaped barbels, and a terrifyingly large mouth that could swallow an adult woman whole.
It seemed to be telling everyone that it was the king of this river…
"Holy shit!"
Fu Changxiong opened his mouth slightly, clearly quite surprised…
"Hey bro, is that a catfish? It's huge!"
Ye Feng slowly pulled the fishing line... but his expression was one of relief.
"This is nothing. In fact, this giant catfish is only a sub-adult."
Generally speaking, once they reach full adulthood, they will grow to 2.5 meters long and weigh over 400 kilograms. They can swallow an adult whole in one bite.
Their appetites are comparable to those of bull sharks; they eat whatever they can find, and they even have a strong craving for eating people, to the point of addiction.
Many local indigenous people in the Amazon are frequently attacked by these large fish when they wash clothes by the river.
By the time they realized what was happening, they were already inside the fish's belly. The survival rate was practically zero.
Over time, the giant catfish came to be known by the indigenous people as a river monster.
We should be thankful today that this wasn't a fully grown giant catfish; otherwise, it would have already snatched the hook and line.
After hearing this, everyone showed expressions of lingering fear. Little did they know that they had just been fighting against such a monster.
Liu Sisi asked excitedly:
"Brother Feng, you were so cool and exciting just now! You didn't let go even after being dragged so far."
Aren't you afraid it will turn around and attack you?
Ye Feng replied expressionlessly:
"This isn't the first time I've done something dangerous. Besides, when a fish is injured, it usually just buries its head and runs away; it won't turn around and attack."
Besides, I didn't even know it was this thing at the time.
"Hey, if you're looking for some excitement, how about we cast again later? This time, you get the thrill!"
Liu Sisi quickly shook her head in refusal…
"I'm too physically fit for that kind of work. Although it looks cool, you shouldn't do it anymore. Safety first."
Everyone else chimed in...
"Alright, alright..."
Ye Feng waved his hand impatiently…
"Even a brute like Nobita is afraid of death, how could I not be afraid?"
Let's get to work. I estimate this fish weighs over 200 pounds. We must finish dissecting it before dark today.
Also, let's set up a smoker rack. We need to stock up on food as soon as possible."
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