Chapter 115: Fishing (Thanks to Granny Luohua for her monthly ticket)
"Don't be stunned, let's go to the river to catch fish together!"
The familiar rural environment emerged, and a loud and childish voice came to Bai Yuan's ears.
Because he had already experienced it once not long ago, and his mind was very clear now, Bai Yuan was not panicking about it at this moment.
The owner was sitting opposite her. This illusion was most likely created by her, and her life would not be in danger no matter what.
Bai Yuan calmly analyzed it in his mind, then lowered his head and examined himself carefully.
The demon power in the body was gone, and the furry claws were gone, turning into a pair of young hands with a lot of old and new scars. The thin body was dressed in a large, patched, worn-out cotton coat and hole-in-the-wall cloth shoes, and there was a chill.
"Have I become a human being?"
Bai Yuan reached out and touched his face in surprise. He seemed to have turned into a little girl.
Turning his head to look in the direction where the sound first appeared, he saw a dark-skinned boy standing next to him, looking at him with some confusion.
The boy was ordinary in appearance, and his clothes were also loose and worn.
This outfit reminds Bai Yuan of the village where he once dominated. The little kids there seem to be dressed like this. Several children can wear one piece of clothing in turn, and they often don't add new clothes for several years.
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The little boy didn't react when he saw Bai Yuan, but he couldn't help but say again:
"Erya, are you okay? Why do you feel so dull all of a sudden?"
Erya?!
There was a strange color in Bai Yuan's eyes, and there were suddenly some memories that were not his own in his mind.
The little boy in front of me is his childhood sweetheart Liu Zhu, nicknamed Zhuzi. The flow of water in the creek at the entrance of the village has decreased in the past few days, so Zhuzhu specially invited himself to go fishing by the river today.
The memory of his life experience flashed through scenes like scenes, and it took the little fox a few breaths to barely digest them.
Based on the idea of taking care of things as they come, Bai Yuan adjusted the expression on his face and answered naturally:
"I suddenly thought of other things and got a little distracted. Let's go to the stream to catch fish first."
Zhuzi glanced at Bai Yuan hesitantly. For some reason, he suddenly felt that his friend seemed a little different, but he didn't think much about it, took Bai Yuan's hand and ran toward the creek outside the village.
It felt strange to be held by someone's hand while running. Bai Yuan frowned slightly, but thinking of Erya's identity, he resisted and did not break away.
The two trotted all the way and soon arrived at the creek outside the village.
The stream water in winter is extremely clear. Looking down, you can see many fish playing.
Bai Yuan carefully put her hand into the stream, and the biting cold chill made her shiver. But through the water, Bai Yuan could also clearly see what she looked like at this moment.
He has a pointed chin, arched eyebrows, and his complexion is yellowish due to malnutrition. The only thing that stands out is his relatively pure eyes.
A very ordinary country girl, but compared with the fairy beauty of her master, there is a huge difference.
Seeing Erya shivering from the cold, Zhu Zhu felt a little distressed. He gently patted her shoulder and whispered:
"Erya, if you're afraid of the cold, don't go into the water. I'll throw the fish ashore later and you'll be responsible for loading them up."
Zhu Zhu said and handed the bamboo basket he was holding to Bai Yuan. This was the container they were going to use to hold the fish.
Bai Yuan was holding an old bamboo basket and stared blankly at the pillar as he stepped into the cold stream with his bare feet. The stream was not deep, just barely covering his calves.
Although the pillar man looks relatively simple and honest, he is quite agile. He approached the fish cautiously, taking every step as slowly as possible to avoid causing violent waves in the water.
Approaching the swimming fish, Liu Zhu's tense hands suddenly reached down,
Wow~
The water splashed, and a palm-sized swimming fish was brought out of the water. The struggling fish tail stirred up countless water droplets, which looked particularly beautiful under the sunlight.
"Hahaha, a good start. Let's follow up!"
Zhu Zhu excitedly waved the fish in his hand towards Bai Yuan, then wiped the water drops from his face and threw it hard towards the shore.
"Oh, good!"
The small fish jumping at her feet pulled Bai Yuan's thoughts back from her wandering mind. She hurriedly leaned down and picked it up. The fish was not big, only about one or two, but it was undoubtedly a good start.
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In the following time, Bai Yuan and Zhuzi cooperated quite well. One caught and the other picked up. After more than half an hour, the bamboo basket was already filled with nearly three kilograms of small fish.
Weighing the heavy bamboo basket, Bai Yuan felt a flash of happiness in his heart. Even though he knew it was an illusion, the happiness he gained was still quite good.
After being soaked in the stream for so long, the pillar could no longer withstand it. His dark face turned a bit white because of it.
Although it was a bit cold, the excitement on his face could not be concealed.
Liu Zhu selected two larger fish from the bamboo basket, took out the hatchet from his waist,
"Erya, go and collect some firewood. Let's have grilled fish for lunch today!"
"Mmm Good."
Bai Yuan nodded, put down the bamboo basket in his hand, turned around and ran towards the woods beside the stream.
In winter, with dead branches and leaves everywhere, it was very easy to collect firewood. Within ten minutes, Bai Yuan had already returned with a pile of firewood.
At this time, the raw fish had also been processed. Liu Zhu took the wood from Bai Yuan and quickly started to build the fire.
Click~
The flint was struck, and the sparks that flew up ignited the bottom pile of hay.
Liu Zhu climbed down and blew into the fire. As the temperature rose, the dry firewood above gradually started to catch fire.
The carp pierced by wooden sticks was placed on the fire, and the scattered aroma of the meat gradually wafted away as the flames roasted it.
"Erya is for you."
Liu Zhu handed a slightly larger grilled fish to Bai Yuan. His grilling skills were pretty good. The surface of the crucian carp was grilled golden, which greatly increased people's appetite.
After working for a long time, this thin body was already hungry. Bai Yuan was not polite, took the grilled fish and took a big bite.
The grilled fish didn't add any seasonings and had an average taste, but it was charred on the outside and tender on the inside with a special sweetness.
"How's it going? Is it delicious?"
Seeing his friend grinning as he was burned by the grilled fish, Zhu Zhu smiled honestly.
Bai Yuan raised his head and glanced at the smiling face that was even darker due to the ash of vegetation. He raised his head a little arrogantly and said vaguely:
“It’s okay, but the fish is a little overcooked, and it’s far inferior to the delicious grilled fish I’ve had before!”
"What? I learned how to grill fish from my father. His grilling technique is the best in the village!"
Hearing his friend's comments, Zhuzi was a little dissatisfied. He didn't dare to say anything else, but he was very confident in his grilled fish technique.
"Pfft~"
Seeing Liu Zhu's serious expression, Bai Yuan couldn't help covering his mouth and snickering.
"Next time I have a chance, I'll bake it for you. The techniques I've learned will definitely bake better than yours!"
After hearing what Bai Yuan said, Zhuzi immediately agreed without thinking.
"Okay, then next time I come to catch fish, you can bake it. If it tastes better than mine, then I will help your family pick up a month's worth of water."
Bai Yuan raised his eyebrows and stretched out his little finger,
"No regrets?"
“It’s a deal!”
Two little hands pulled the hook, and a simple children's bet was made.
After finishing the grilled fish, Liu Zhu rested for a while and went into the water to catch fish again. It was not until the red sun set that the two of them returned to the village carrying a full bamboo basket.
The sunset on the horizon stretched the shadows of the two of them very long and thin.
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In the days that followed, Bai Yuan settled in the village with peace of mind. But what she didn't expect was that this time the illusion lasted particularly long.
It has been three years since Bai Ju passed by. During these three years, Bai Yuan tried to practice. Although the body's cultivation talent was ridiculously poor, after all, the cultivation methods were all superior techniques, which made her suffer a little.
's fame.
On weekdays, he relies on the thin spiritual power in his body, goes hunting to replenish his nutrition, and teaches bullies in the countryside a lesson, and his life is enjoyable.
The relationship with Liu Zhu has also become much closer as time goes by, and the two often go out to play together.
After losing to him in the last grilled fish agreement, that stupid boy actually carried water for his family for a month.
Even though he always felt like an outsider, Bai Yuan still had a good impression of this honest guy.