Lying Low in the Martial World to Become a Saint-Chapter 138 - 104: Fishing
Chen Qing’s gaze lingered on each figure, comparing the file’s specified metrics against the records from previous months, line by line.
The supply of regular aquatic plants and snail-based feed was self-sufficient, so no extra purchases had been made.
"The accounts are clear, and the records are complete."
Chen Qing closed the ledger, his face betraying no particular emotion. ’This Zhang Wei is certainly a diligent worker.’
Just then, a shrill, piercing cry from an alarm gong shattered the night sky!
"CLANG CLANG CLANG—!!!"
Immediately after, Li Tie’s terrified shout came from the vicinity of the aqueduct.
"Iron Armor Turtle! It’s an Iron Armor Turtle! Brother Zhang, watch out! It’s broken out!"
"Enemy attack! On alert!!"
Zhang Wei’s urgent shouts rang out immediately, accompanied by a dull thud and a muffled grunt.
The entire Fishery was instantly jolted awake!
Chen Qing’s brow furrowed. Moving like a bolt of lightning, he snatched the Cold Chiyi Spear that was leaning against the doorframe.
The courtyard outside was in chaos.
Wang Shuosheng and Sun Xiaomiao rushed out from their respective shacks. Wang Shuosheng grabbed a heavy shovel, while Sun Xiaomiao clutched a short blade, faces etched with panic.
As the most experienced, Old Zhao reacted instantly. Instead of rushing forward rashly, he scrambled to higher ground, lit another torch, and began shouting commands: "Don’t panic! Shuosheng, Sun Xiaomiao, get the fishing nets! Tangle it up! Li Tie, raise that torch higher! Shine it in its eyes!"
Liu He, also awakened by the commotion, ran out carrying a Wind Lamp. The scene before her made her clap a hand over her mouth in terror.
In the flickering light of the torches and the Wind Lamp, the Exotic Beast came into view.
The Exotic Beast was enormous, roughly the size of two oxen. Its carapace was incredibly thick, with a metallic sheen that was dark green, almost black. It was covered in jagged Bone Spikes and deep gashes, as if clad in a natural suit of heavy plate armor.
Its turtle-like head was savage, its eyes a bloody crimson that gleamed with tyrannical light.
The most terrifying feature was its bony, segmented tail. Everyone had clearly seen it whip around just moments before, shattering a boulder on the bank into rubble.
Just then, the Iron Armor Turtle let out a low roar. Its thick limbs powered forward, and it charged thunderously toward Zhang Wei!
The ground trembled wherever its shell passed, and a large section of the aqueduct’s stone embankment collapsed with ease!
"Brother Zhang! Watch out!" Li Tie shrieked.
Wang Shuosheng and Sun Xiaomiao, holding the special fishing net they had just dragged out, were frozen in place by the beast’s terrifying momentum, too scared to advance.
In the nick of time!
A figure shot forward like a flash of lightning, instantly placing himself between the Iron Armor Turtle and Zhang Wei!
It was Chen Qing!
He planted his feet as if they were roots, his stance becoming one with his waist. He gripped the Cold Chiyi Treasure Spear with both hands as the Cyan Wood True Qi in his Dantian surged forth, instantly infusing the spear shaft!
VMMM—!
The Cold Chiyi Spear let out a clear, sonorous hum as a point of cyan light erupted from its tip!
Mountain Prison-Suppression Spear! Immovable Prison Suppression!
He held the spear shaft level—not for a thrust or a sweep, but to drive its base into the ground like a foundation of Pan Stone!
The deep cyan spear-light condensed into a tangible barrier, imbued with the majestic will to suppress mountains!
"BOOM!!!"
A deafening explosion!
The spear shaft collided violently with the Bone Spike-covered carapace. A furious Qi Force erupted, creating a visible shockwave that kicked up all the gravel and dust from the ground.
With a CRACK, the ground beneath Chen Qing’s feet shattered and sank, but his body remained as steady as a Pan Stone, not yielding a single half-step. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
The furiously charging Iron Armor Turtle was brought to a dead stop by his "Immovable Prison Suppression," a move infused with immense Power and Cyan Wood True Qi!
The immense inertia sent its head snapping back, and it let out a roar of mingled shock and fury.
"Gasp..."
Zhang Wei sucked in a sharp breath. He was the closest and could most clearly feel the terrifying Power in that collision and the absolute dominance of Chen Qing’s spear technique.
’I definitely couldn’t have blocked that,’ he thought, ’let alone take it head-on without retreating!’
’Chen Qing’s strength... is far beyond my estimation!’
Gritting his teeth against the pain of his injuries, Zhang Wei threw a punch at the turtle’s neck joint.
Li Tie also summoned his courage, hurling his lit torch at the giant turtle’s head.
The torch struck the carapace in a shower of sparks. Though it caused no real damage, the searing light and sudden stimulus made the giant turtle shake its head in irritation.
While the giant turtle was preoccupied with Chen Qing and Zhang Wei, Wang Shuosheng and Sun Xiaomiao worked together to cast the heavy, specialized fishing net, attempting to ensnare one of its hind legs.
The net was exceptionally tough and fitted with barbs. And while the giant turtle tore through it with ease, it successfully slowed its movements for an instant.
This was the moment!
A cold glint flashed in Chen Qing’s eyes. He had spotted a gap between the armor plates on the side of the Iron Armor Turtle’s neck!
With a low shout, the qi and blood in Chen Qing’s body surged like a dragon. Terrifying Power roared through his sinews, bones, and flesh.
He pushed off with his feet, the ground exploding beneath him as he shot forward like an arrow released from a bowstring!
The Cold Chiyi Spear let out an ear-piercing shriek as the cyan light at its tip compressed into a single, dazzlingly bright, cold star!
Mountain Prison-Suppression Spear! Mountain-Breaking Rainbow Piercing!
The spear shot out like a rainbow, all of its force focused on a single point. This time it was not a block, but the ultimate expression of piercing and explosive power!
SHHIIINK—!
The spearhead precisely struck the joint between the neck plates. Driven by terrifying Power, the Cold Chiyi Spear plunged forward with unstoppable momentum, sinking halfway up its shaft into the beast.
"ROOOAARR—!!!"
The Iron Armor Turtle let out a soul-rending shriek of agony, the intense pain driving it into a frenzy.
Its terrifying Bone Hammer of a tail, like a collapsing hill, came crashing down on Chen Qing with the force of a thunderbolt!
This was its all-out counterattack!
"Watch out!!"
Everyone who saw this felt their blood run cold.
Anyone hit by the tail of an Exotic Beast like the Iron Armor Turtle would surely be killed on the spot.
But Chen Qing had already anticipated this. He didn’t pull the spear out to dodge. Instead, his left hand shot out like lightning to grip the end of the shaft, pinning it deep in the giant turtle’s neck, while the muscles in his right arm bulged, veins standing out like Qiu Dragons.
