Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Making an Example of You

"Holy shit! He caught it! He really fucking caught that Floating Light Silver Dragon Shuttle with a net!"

On deck, an old sailor cried out in disbelief, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

Immediately after, deafening shouts of amazement erupted across the entire treasure ship.

"Quick! Everyone, grab your gear and get your Fish Spears ready to support Lord Su!"

In the crowd, no one was more incredulous than Pan Guanyue. He gripped his empty Fish Spear, his face burning with shame.

He knew the Silver Dragon Shuttle’s speed better than anyone. Just moments ago, he had relied on his Flesh Refining Realm explosive power to throw his Fish Spear from such a close distance, only for the creature to easily dodge it.

’And this kid, Su, actually managed to trap it with nothing but a fishing net?’

Before this, he’d thought no one knew more about fishing than he did.

After all, he was the son of a fisherman and had grown up among the reed marshes!

If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes today, he would have slapped anyone who dared claim it was possible to catch a Floating Light Silver Dragon Shuttle with a net and told them they were full of shit.

But now, the proof was right before his eyes.

"Hahahaha! Brother Su is truly a master! I, Qian Wenhao, am completely convinced today!" Qian Wenhao slapped his thigh in excitement, thinking to himself, ’Our young miss truly has sharp judgment.’

At this moment, Qian Qinghong cast aside all pretense of composure, rushing to Su Yu’s side in a few quick strides. Her beautiful eyes shimmered with a strange light, a mixture of wild joy and tension, as she stared intently at the silver mass of light thrashing madly beneath the river’s surface, trying to drag the fishing net into a deep-water vortex.

RUMBLE!

A violent undercurrent suddenly surged, and the Thousand Resilient Silk net rope in Su Yu’s hands snapped taut, letting out a grating screech that set one’s teeth on edge!

Qian Qinghong’s heart leaped. The Floating Light Silver Dragon Shuttle was, after all, a high-grade Profound Tier treasure fish. The explosive force of its death throes was no less than that of a ferocious tiger, and an ordinary Skin Tempering Realm Martial Artist would likely be dragged into the vortex in an instant.

Afraid of letting their prize slip away, she said urgently, "Brother Su, I’ll help you!" With that, she moved to grab the net.

"Don’t touch the net!"

Su Yu barked, his gaze as sharp as a hawk’s. "Qinghong, get the Fish Spear ready! This beast’s strength is immense; it’ll be hard to haul it up with just the net!"

Though she was burning with anxiety, Qian Qinghong now had absolute trust in Su Yu. She immediately took a half-step back and raised her Fish Spear again, its tip gleaming with a faint light as she gathered her strength, ready to strike.

Su Yu’s feet were nailed to the deck like the roots of an old tree. He felt the terrifying force transmitted through the rope and his brow furrowed slightly.

The formidable Qi and Blood of his Flesh Refining Realm erupted from his body without reservation. But he didn’t resort to a brute-force tug-of-war. This wasn’t a simple contest of strength, but a high-level battle of pull and counter-pull!

’If he relied on brute force alone, the net would probably be the first thing to give!’

Fortunately, Su Yu’s Net Casting Skill had long since reached Perfection. He followed the current’s flow, letting out the line and reeling it in, slowly draining the Silver Dragon Shuttle’s stamina like a falconer taming a hawk.

The stalemate lasted for a full quarter of an hour!

SPLASH!

Amid a violent roil of water, the exhausted Silver Dragon Shuttle was finally dragged up to the surface.

However, the moment it broke the surface, it seemed to sense the danger and began a final, desperate struggle. Its silver scales bristled as it tried to smash its way through the net, regardless of the cost!

"Use the Fish Spear!"

Su Yu had keenly spotted the opening in its counterattack and let out a sudden, sharp roar.

"Die!"

Qian Qinghong, who had long been waiting, let out a sharp cry as she hurled the Fish Spear like a bolt of lightning!

PSHHFFT!

The sound of sharp metal sinking into flesh was clear as the spear accurately pierced the Silver Dragon Shuttle’s spine, viciously pinning it to the net!

Dark red blood instantly stained the water’s surface.

"Up you come!"

With the Silver Dragon Shuttle doubly secured by the net and the spear, escape was impossible. Su Yu’s arms tensed with sudden force and with a great THUD, he hauled the priceless Profound Tier treasure fish—net, spear, and all—and slammed it heavily onto the deck!

"We got it!"

A tsunami of cheers erupted from the treasure ship.

Standing behind the helm, Qian Xin’s expression was uglier than if his own father had died. The slapping sound of the treasure fish’s tail flopping on the deck was like a series of vicious slaps across his old face.

Pan Guanyue drew in a sharp breath, the last shred of his pride utterly shattered. Su Yu’s fishing skill had reached a level that was almost an art form in itself—a mastery bordering on the sublime.

He had spent decades on the water and believed no one knew fishing better than him. But now, he truly couldn’t comprehend what he was seeing. He couldn’t see through it at all!

"Brother Su! Qinghong will forever remember this immense favor!" Qian Qinghong’s delicate frame trembled with excitement. She took a step forward and gave Su Yu a deep, graceful bow.

As she bent over, the movement inevitably squeezed her tightly-bound "twin peaks," revealing a breathtaking flash of snowy-white cleavage.

Su Yu was about to offer a few polite words in return when a sharp chirp suddenly echoed from high up in the distant sky.

Everyone looked up to see a Cyan-Scaled Sea-Exploring Swallow diving down from the sky. It landed steadily back on Su Yu’s shoulder, its feathers bristling as it let out a series of urgent, anxious cries.

Su Yu’s expression changed instantly. "A treasure ship is approaching!"

The crew, still immersed in their joy, were all startled by his words.

Following the direction of Su Yu’s gaze, they saw the dense river fog in the distance being violently torn apart. A massive, entirely black treasure ship was cutting through the wind and waves, approaching at a terrifying speed!

"Enemy attack! On alert! Raise the sails!"

Qian Qinghong was instantly snapped out of her wild joy and barked the command.

However, the other ship was simply too fast! Before the Qian Family’s treasure ship could even fully raise its sails, the giant black vessel had already closed to within a few hundred feet, fast as an arrow shot from a bow.