The host said, "The second person, Ao Xing who crossed the vast ocean, there are still eight left!"
Due to Zhang Wei's frequent casting, Hei Mao and Mr. Luo were disturbed by the splashes and didn't catch any.
Hei Mao said helplessly, "You fellow, you really have no luck with food."
Luck with food?
Who has such a thing.
It's all eaten up!
"No, you're too unlucky. We've become unlucky just by being with you. Let's split the boat!"
"Hey, are you two abandoning your comrade just like that!"
...
"The third person, Jinya Bulaen from the Gourmet Casino, there are still seven left!"
Sitting alone in a small boat.
Zhang Wei's boat was made of ozone grass leaves, which not only attracted schools of fish but also masked his scent.
Fishing relies on luck for eighty percent, and coincidentally, Zhang Wei had no luck at all!
"It seems... I'll have to use a little trick."
Art of Thunder Control, Microcurrent Sensing!
He plunged one hand into the soup, and a weak bio-current spread out. Zhang Wei's unique evolved organ could see the area the current passed through, like an X-ray vision!
The greatly-mouthed fish with an unusually long philtrum...
The flounder that drooled...
The dull-looking, foolish fish...
None of them were normal!
Increase the current!
The pot pond was vast. Zhang Wei continuously extended the reach of his current tentacles. On one hand, he increased the range of exploration, and on the other, he couldn't startle or harm these fish. It required extremely precise control.
Reaching the bottom of the water...
A carpet-style sweep of the pot pond!
Just then, a cute-looking octopus was about to bite the hook!
"Get lost!"
The Sacred Bronze emitted dazzling currents, directly stunning the greedy octopus!
"From now on, I'm going to do visible fishing!"
Sliding the small boat, the ozone grass leaves dissolved the oil, purifying a line on the pot pond.
As he passed a spot, the current would meticulously check the underwater for any noble fish nests.
The host's voice came again, "The fourth person, Mr. Luo from the Road of Hunger, the fifth person, Hei Mao from Mount Luojia, there are five left!"
Cheers could be heard from afar.
"After leaving Zhang Wei, it's indeed easier!"
"Finished the task in just a moment!"
"That guy's food luck is terrifyingly low!"
Damn it!
Complaining after getting the advantage!
Do I need luck?
I rely on my strength!
Zhang Wei focused his mind, and a faint flame appeared from his body, making him seem ethereal. Even the currents he released became gentle...
The sandy soil stirred, and a plump figure slowly emerged from the soil, looking around in confusion after sensing no currents.
This fish was quite corpulent, but its scales shimmered with a magnificent luster. It had fiery red, wavy long hair on its dorsal ridge and forehead. Its facial expression was highly anthropomorphic, complete with markings resembling eyeshadow, eyelashes, and beauty marks.
Just like...
A middle-aged noblewoman.
The Noble Fish!
This was the one!
Zhang Wei dared not act rashly and immediately controlled the Sacred Metal to turn, letting the wriggling earthworm slowly approach the Noble Fish.
The Noble Fish seemed to see the earthworm, cast a contemptuous glance, and then slowly swam away, her full hips swaying.
?
Didn't appreciate the offer?
Art of Thunder Control!
Wide-Area Paralysis!
The power of lightning traveled along the fishing line directly to the water below and exploded!
The conductivity of water was fully demonstrated at this moment. All the fish around rolled their eyes and floated belly-up...
Zhang Wei controlled the hook and forcefully shoved it into the fish's mouth.
"Good boy, get a PCR test!"
Regardless of whether the Noble Fish wanted it or not, the hook was deeply lodged in its mouth.
He gave a strong tug!
The Noble Fish broke out of the water!
"The sixth person, Zhang Wei from the Gourmet Bank!"
Then, the host squinted and said softly, "Next time, don't let me catch you using such tricks, because..."
"Electrofishing is illegal!"
Zhang Wei looked at the pile of fish floating on the water and coughed lightly, "Alright, I'll be mindful."
Strictly speaking,
the pot pond was even higher than an ecological protection zone; it was a special tourist attraction, a World Intangible Cultural Heritage of Gastronomy.
Seventh...
Eighth...
Ninth...
Only one spot remained. Hong Wan paced frantically, creating countless ripples on the water's surface, like a red whirlwind.
Many people complained, "Hey, you long-haired kid over there, can you be quiet? Don't disturb others if you can't catch fish!"
"Sorry, sorry..."
Hong Wan resigned himself to lying on the ground, staring blankly at the sky.
"It's over. Who would have thought the cooking competition would also require fishing... I can't fulfill Grandma's last wish... It's over..."
Zhang Wei and Mr. Luo approached. Mr. Luo said, "Mr. Hong Wan has an extraordinary culinary skill. I believe as long as you can stay calm, you'll be fine. There's still one spot left, how can you give up now?"
"Easy for you to say..."
Hong Wan had never been slow-paced in his life. Such a hot temper would drive him crazy while fishing...
Zhang Wei pondered for a moment and decided to help him.
"Um... if you don't want to fish, why not just scoop up the fish? Go down and catch them directly?"
Hong Wan closed his eyes, "I don't even know where the Noble Fish are hiding, how can I go down and catch them... Besides, I can't swim. If I go into the water, I'll only... it will obscure my vision, and once underwater, I'll be blind. I won't be able to find my target at all!"
Zhang Wei thought for a moment and whispered a few words in Hong Wan's ear.
Hong Wan shot up, "Really?"
"Of course!"
"Great kindness needs no thanks!"
Hong Wan's eyes welled up with grateful tears. He transformed into a red blur and leaped high, simply finding the direction and plunging down.
His hands turned into fans, and the water parted in two upon meeting him. In the blink of an eye, he dove hundreds of meters deep...
The water surface closed...
Waves surged...
Other contestants' curses filled the air!
But after three seconds, Hong Wan reappeared, treading on the water waves, holding a plump fish high in his hands, his face beaming with excitement.
He was submerged for a full four and a half seconds, yet not even the hem of his clothes was wet...
"Tenth place, Hong Wan from Hong Wan's Bistro!"
"The competition is over!"
Mr. Luo asked in surprise, "What exactly did you tell him?"
Zhang Wei spread his hands, "Nothing much. I just happened to find another one and casually told Hong Wan..."
For him, going underwater to catch fish wasn't difficult.
Mr. Luo continued, "Found... You really are... clueless about fishing."
"The enlightened do not win by brute force."
Mr. Luo sighed, you're the one who's winning by brute force, you brat!