C3 Perfect Level B Fishing Rod

Yang Ming'er scored a Perfect Level B freshwater fishing rod set, complete with hooks and a rod. Users have a 50% chance of catching E grade or higher freshwater fish, limited to ten uses per day.

Scoring a Perfect Level B sign-in reward is a mere 4% chance. Yang Ming'er is incredibly impressive!

Having pledged allegiance to Ye Chen, Ming'er has granted him priority access to resources of Distinguished Level C and above.

Now, he's equipped with a fishing rod and a soup pot—looks like fish soup is on the menu for tomorrow.

Ye Chen woke up to the bright morning light. As he turned and groggily opened one eye, he was captivated by the sight before him—a pair of sparkling, spirited eyes gazing at him.

"Good morning," greeted Ming'er, her beauty undeniable even fresh from sleep.

Ye Chen rubbed his eyes and let out a yawn.

"A bottle of water can now be traded for a dagger," he mused, with an entire lake of freshwater at his disposal.

"Bread prices are up, too," he noted.

"No worries. We're skipping bread today," Ye Chen decided. Munching on tasteless bread every day was utterly dull.

"So, what's for breakfast?" Ming'er inquired, her stomach growling before she could finish her question—she had only had a slice of bread the night before.

"Today, we'll roast a fish and brew up some fish soup," Ye Chen declared, confidently grabbing his fishing rod and heading to the lake.

But a rod alone wasn't enough; he needed bait. Digging for earthworms would be a time-consuming hassle.

Scanning the trading system, Ye Chen noticed no one was offering bait for sale.

Choosing a chatroom ID on a whim—Sun Moon Stars—he sent out a message.

"Anyone selling bait? If so, please PM me!"

Soon after, a private message popped up.

"I've got bait, just 150 grams. What's your offer?"

"I can trade a few bottles of freshly exchanged water," Ye Chen responded promptly.

"How about for four bottles of fresh water?"

"That's steep. I don't have that much. Never mind."

Ye Chen feigned reluctance.

"Three bottles. Any less and I'm afraid I can't accept."

"I've only got two bottles of fresh water. Too bad."

"Fine. I'll list the bait on the exchange's shelf."

Haggling was all too common in trading.

Ye Chen managed to negotiate a deal, securing a small jar of bait for two bottles of fresh water.

It was a modest amount, but it would suffice.

150 grams of bait would last for sixty to seventy uses.

Yang Ming'er was evidently more thrilled than Ye Chen.

"Ever fished before?"

Yang Ming'er shook her head, murmuring, "I'm always so tied up with shooting, I've never even had the chance to watch someone else fish."

"Pay close attention, then."

Ye Chen expertly baited the hook and cast a beautiful line.

The fishing line traced a graceful arc before splashing into the lake.

It took less than ten seconds.

"You've successfully caught an Ordinary Level E spotted silver carp. Please reel in your line!"

The system-issued fishing rod was exceptional. In no time at all, he had a catch, with the system promptly indicating his success.

Ye Chen quickly began reeling in his catch.

Yang Ming'er watched the line on the water's surface, full of anticipation.

"Got one!" As Ye Chen landed the fish, Yang Ming'er burst into an excited dance.

The Ordinary Level E spotted silver carp weighed one kilogram.

"Let's get cooking. I'll teach you how to fish afterward."

Ye Chen re-entered the exchange.

"I'd like to trade a bottle of fresh water for a detachable barbecue rack."

"I'd like to swap a bottle of fresh water for a lighter."

"I'd like to exchange a bottle of fresh water for a dagger."

Before long, a flurry of private messages came in.

"Bro, could you do two bottles of fresh water for one barbecue rack? I've got a rack, but your offer's a bit low."

Ye Chen replied with a dismissive snort: "Can't do."

He was well aware that, aside from bottled water and food, all other items on the exchange were dropping in price.

"It's a deal. I'll trade you a barbecue rack for a bottle of fresh water."

"Bro, got any more water? I'd like to trade my barbecue rack for some."

"I've already made the purchase."

Once Ye Chen had acquired the barbecue rack, lighter, and dagger, he closed the Exchange Hall interface. He wasn't a collector; an excess of barbecue racks was unnecessary for him.

Having dealt with the surplus racks, Ye Chen kindled a bonfire. The one-pound spotted silver carp was swiftly transformed into a succulent grilled fish.

"It's incredibly tasty, and the aroma is wonderful!" Yang Ming'er couldn't stop raving about it.

"Now it's your turn to try. Pay close attention—you'll just need to cast and then lift the rod."

Ye Chen demonstrated the technique once more.

Soon enough, another Level E spotted silver carp was hooked.

Yang Ming'er, clearly lacking hands-on experience, failed to cast the hook properly even after two attempts.

Ye Chen wrapped an arm around her, guiding her through the motions.

Yang Ming'er managed to catch a Level C green fish, weighing in at 2.5kg.

Ye Chen was taken aback. Did fish have a preference for pretty girls?

A Distinguished Level C green fish, also 2.5kg.

Encouraged, Yang Ming'er tried again, twice, and each time she was successful.

What should have been a 50% chance of success seemed to become a sure thing with Yang Ming'er.

By the end of the morning, they had caught a total of seven fish.

Come noon, Ye Chen set up the soup pot to start simmering fish soup, while the remaining catches were listed in the Exchange Hall.

"How did he manage to snag a Level C green fish?"

"Wow, another 1.5kg crucian? Who's the big shot behind this?"

"It looks like all these fish have the same owner!"

"Another Level D black fish! I'm green with envy. I haven't eaten all day."

The chatroom buzzed with lively discussion.

In contrast, Ye Chen and Yang Ming'er were contentedly sipping on their fish soup.

"You've received a private message."

At that moment, Ye Chen got a new message.

It read, "I'd like to propose a trade with you."