316: Chapter 310 Ships 316: Chapter 310 Ships Crying and screaming, wanting to take me as a mentor, Chen Hai encountered this for the first time, and perhaps he was a bit out of his element.
But now, after encountering similar situations one after another, he had long become accustomed to this kind of thing.
The Taoist Wang in front of him was kneeling on the ground, continuously kowtowing to him.
With just a few more glances, Chen Hai already paid no further attention.
Previously, this guy thought he was here to steal his business, and when they met privately, his words even contained threats.
Chen Hai didn’t take it personally and didn’t retort, mainly because he always maintained the fine tradition of respecting elders and coddling the young.
Seeing Taoist Wang, who was quite old and had one foot in the coffin, he didn’t bother to pay more attention to this guy.
How could his skills be so easily learned?
If Chen Hai really intended to take disciples, he would already have a host of them, and there would be no chance for Taoist Wang to be considered.
Only after passing by Taoist Wang and approaching Wei Zhidong and the likes of Wei Fang did Chen Hai finally stop.
“Master Chen, that creature…” Glancing at the area still enveloped by a faint white mist not far away, Wei Zhidong tentatively began to ask.
Chen Hai stepped out from the white mist and appeared before him, but the creature had vanished without a trace.
The question Wei Zhidong raised at this moment was not only his own curiosity; Wei Fang and others beside him also wanted a definitive answer from Chen Hai.
At this moment, nearly everyone’s gaze was converged on Chen Hai.
“A reservoir like this greatly interferes with my casting of spells!”
“That creature, hiding in the water and not confronting me head-on, I don’t have a good solution for this kind of situation!”
“Having sparred with me tentatively twice, the creature has already left this stretch of water, and I don’t know where it has fled.”
Shaking his head, Chen Hai sighed lightly and explained.
In truth, his encounter with the creature was nothing more than mutual probing.
He himself had never thought to fight to the death with all his might and kill the creature in a matter of moments.
Coming to Black Stone Reservoir was indeed at the invitation of Wei Zhidong for a substantial reward, this was true.
But the main reason he took the job was for the possible existence of the Fierce Blade behind the creature.
Should the creature die just like that, the clues about the Fierce Blade would also be cut off!
With the situation having developed to this point, Chen Hai wondered where to start his search for the Fierce Blade?
“Ah…
the creature has escaped…”
Upon learning this outcome from Chen Hai, Wei Zhidong’s face turned ashen, and he exclaimed in alarm.
The faces of those like Wei Fang beside him also looked extremely grim.
Before, regarding the incidents at the reservoir, they had only vaguely speculated that they might have some connection to supernatural things.
But now, that hideous and terrifying creature had been clearly seen by them.
Some things, even if they are unwilling or reluctant to believe, they had no choice but to believe.
With the creature not dealt with by Chen Hai and fleeing deep into the reservoir, could this place still be used in the future?
And who would dare to come here?
Not to mention others, even Wei Zhidong and Wei Fang themselves would probably not dare to linger too close to the reservoir’s shores!
“Master, how should we deal with that creature’s matter?”
“Can you lure it out and directly kill it?”
After exchanging looks for a while, Wei Zhidong tentatively spoke up and inquired of Chen Hai.
Without dealing with the creature, aquaculture in the reservoir is definitely impossible!
Even if Wei Zhidong wanted to abandon Black Stone Reservoir, he had signed a contract, and he held the operating rights for the next thirty years.
He naturally had full responsibility for any problems that arose at this place.
To arrange for someone to guard this place?
It’s not too realistic with such a large reservoir, and Wei Zhidong also worried that the people he arranged could run into trouble again!
To completely abandon Black Stone Reservoir and leave it unattended?
Electric fishing, fish trawling, angling…
People frequented the reservoir every few days, and if frequent accidents occurred, it would be enough to drive Wei Zhidong nuts.
One slip-up, and his business could be directly ruined, which was not an impossibility!
“Don’t worry, Elder Wei, since I took on the job at the reservoir, I naturally will see it through to the end and settle this matter completely!”
“That creature has indeed fled to the depths of the reservoir, this is true.”
“But its whereabouts are still within my grasp, and to solve this issue with the creature is not truly impossible!”
Calm and composed, Chen Hai smiled and explained.
“That’s a relief, that’s a relief!”
“Master, how can we assist you?
Just say the word!”
“As long as that creature can be dealt with, anything is negotiable.”
Hearing Chen Hai say this, Wei Zhidong wiped the sweat from his forehead, slightly relieved, and quickly promised.
“Elder Wei, there is indeed something I need your help with!”
Glancing around, Chen Hai pointed toward a certain spot in the reservoir about two or three hundred meters to the southwest and continued smiling: “Those few fishing boats over there, I’ll need to borrow one from you.”
“Additionally, I’ll trouble you to arrange someone to help me row the boat!”
With a total area of several square kilometers, the reservoir definitely had boats.
In the past, whether it was for fishing or patrolling the reservoir, Wei Zhidong’s men needed these things.
Seeing Chen Hai’s determination, he was prepared to take a boat into Black Stone Reservoir to search for traces of the monster.
Such an action was not only somewhat dangerous, but it was also within the realm of reason.
After all, the reservoir’s widest expanse spanned several hundred meters.
Merely taking a couple of laps around the shore, hoping to find any trace of the creature, was simply out of the question.
“Master, do you need a boat?
It’s but a trivial matter!”
“Any of those few boats over there, take your pick and feel free to use them!”
For this small request of Chen Hai, Wei Zhidong naturally saw no reason to refuse.
After nodding in agreement and making a few promises, he turned to his employees beside him, “Which one of you is willing to row and take Master Chen out for a few laps around the reservoir?”
Unfortunately, even as a boss, his words at the moment seemed to have no effect.
Apart from Wei Fang, there were five or six more of Wei Zhidong’s employees on site.
Some exchanged glances while others feigned deaf and dumb.
No one was willing to take the initiative to step forward to share Wei Zhidong’s worries by rowing Chen Hai out to the reservoir.
Granted, the courage of those who stayed was commendable.
However, after having genuinely encountered the horrific creature in the reservoir, their bravery was no longer sufficient to support the risk of wandering about at their own peril.
“Whoever stands out will have their salary doubled this month…”
Seeing the situation unfold, Wei Zhidong’s face darkened.
Still, he managed to suppress his anger and refrained from bursting into rage.
With a furrowed brow and after some thought, he raised the stakes and spoke again.
Regrettably, in an era when a few hundred yuan a month was considered a high salary, merely doubling it appeared to still lack sufficient allure.
“Boss Wei, there’s no need to trouble others, I’ll do it…”
Seeing his subordinates silent, Wei Zhidong was on the verge of erupting.
Luckily, at this moment, Taoist Wang, who had kowtowed hoping to be taken as a disciple but was ignored by Chen Hai, scurried over eagerly.
A task that others avoided seemed like a coveted opportunity to him.
Without anyone’s direction, he volunteered and began to self-promote.
Seeing Taoist Wang step up and willingly take on the task, Wei Zhidong’s expression eased slightly.
Yet, he remained silent, instead glancing at Chen Hai with an inquisitive look.
The scene where Taoist Wang had tried to prostrate and ask to be taken as a disciple was clear to all present.
But Chen Hai had turned a blind eye, and it was obvious to everyone that he didn’t seem to have much regard for Taoist Wang.
With Taoist Wang taking on the task of rowing, Wei Zhidong naturally had no objections.
However, it wasn’t his decision to make; it all depended on what Chen Hai thought.
“You row for me?
Can you handle the oars and steer?”
“You’re not going to end up toppling into the water while rowing, are you?”
Chen Hai asked with a meaningful look and chuckled.
As for who would row him around, he didn’t much care.
Others refused the job, but Taoist Wang took the initiative to step up?
Chen Hai had no objections, but he was somewhat concerned that this old swindler might not be very reliable.
“Immortal Master, please rest assured, rowing is something I’m most proficient at!”
“Back in the days when the world was in chaos, I had to make a living rowing boats and even worked as a helmsman for several years.”
“With me rowing for you, I guarantee pinpoint precision and not a single problem will arise!”
With a broad smile, Taoist Wang slapped his gaunt chest, which somehow still made a loud noise.
“Well then, Taoist Wang, since you’ve put it that way, it would be somewhat unkind of me not to agree!”
After a moment’s consideration, Chen Hai nodded.
Rowing was something that could confound those without experience, with them sending the boat spinning in circles just by wielding the oars.
Actually, Chen Hai could manage it himself.
However, he had to deal with the monster and didn’t want to be too distracted.
Having someone skilled in rowing as an assistant would certainly save him a lot of trouble.
“Elder Wei, fish spears shouldn’t be something you lack here, I need you to prepare a few for me!”
“Also, after I take the boat into the reservoir, try to stay far from the shore and avoid getting too close to the water!”
After a moment of thought, Chen Hai looked towards Wei Zhidong and spoke again.
“Master, there should be fish spears on those boats over there.”
“Take as many as you need, at your convenience!” Wei Zhidong didn’t speak, it was Zhang who did.
Compared to Boss Wei, Zhang, who spent more time stationed at Black Stone Reservoir, was obviously more familiar with the particulars.
“Alright!” Chen Hai nodded.
He waved towards Taoist Wang beside him and called out, “Let’s go, straight to the boat!”
Having said this, he strode toward the dock.
As for Taoist Wang, he smiled broadly and followed closely behind Chen Hai.