Chapter 260 Participating in the Fishing Competition and Annor River Village (6000)

Chapter 260 Participating in the Fishing Competition and Annor River Village (6000)

Of course, Cao Xing's thoughts were very pleasant.

But he also knew that reality might not be as smooth-sailing as imagined.

However, there was at least already hope of completing the [Trial of Generosity].

In this way, he could go directly to claim that legendary weapon.

Cao Xing couldn't even wait to set off immediately.

But before that, he called over the territory resident Cao Yi.

Then he asked him to send people to assist Harold in making a batch of [Enchanted Pickaxes].

After all, if he could really win the championship of the fishing competition next, these Goblin laborers would be able to use these [Enchanted Pickaxes].

After finishing these things,

Cao Xing quickly came outside the territory and shouted, "Combat personnel, assemble!"

Hearing the command, a group of powerful presences swarmed over.

They looked at Cao Xing with respectful expressions in their eyes.

Cao Xing glanced at everyone at this time and said, "Sarah, Assam, Andrew, Braum, Renice, Luen, you guys are coming out with me."

Since this time he was going fishing, not to fight,

therefore Cao Xing did not plan to bring too many people.

Of course, the strength of these six people alone was already extremely terrifying.

All of them were at the Boss level.

Among them was even a Commander-level Phantom Assassin!

If they erupted with full strength, dealing with a Tier-4 thousand-man legion would be completely unproblematic.

As for Luen,

as a newly recruited Dragon Blood Warrior boss by Cao Xing,

bringing him along was to have him help with fishing.

After all, just like Qinong Dutra, he also used a spear weapon.

And this time Cao Xing was going fishing; if the ice layer froze too thickly,

at this time, Luen could come in handy.

The two Centaurs and Rabb said excitedly from the side, "Oh! Lord Lord, are you bringing only this few people when you go out this time?"

"Do you need us to escort you?"

Cao Xing smiled and said, "No need. I'm just going out for a stroll this time and don't need to fight. You guys just stay well in the territory."

Hearing this, everyone nodded one after another.

Then, Cao Xing and Liu Muxue sat together on Dabai's back.

A group of eight people, plus a Mammoth, rapidly rushed out of the territory.

"Dong! Dong dong!"

Dabai's speed was wild as always.

As its four hooves galloped wildly, the surrounding scenery rapidly receded.

[Annor River Village] was only a little over one hundred kilometers away from Cao Xing's territory.

If moving at full speed, it would only take a little over an hour.

Time flew by swiftly, and the destination was also rapidly approaching.

In just a few more minutes, they would be able to reach Annor River Village.

Cao Xing opened the system's built-in mini-map.

It was a vast expanse of white, marking that they were in a snowfield with several woods around.

And not far ahead, there was a large river even wider than the [Wright River].

This large river flowed down from the [Silva Mountains] and traversed the entire Gale Snowfield.

Together with the [Wright River], they were hailed as the two mother rivers of the Gale Snowfield.

Beside the [Annor River], many villages were situated.

One of them was [Annor River Village].

They continued forward, and all obstacles were unimpeded given Dabai's massive size!

Soon, they were about to arrive at the riverside.

From afar, Cao Xing saw a village situated on the riverbank covered in white snow ahead.

Over a thousand small houses with roofs piled thick with snow were arranged in a staggered and orderly manner, and wisps of cooking smoke slowly rose from the chimneys.

At the doorways of every household, some dried chili peppers and dried corn cobs were hung.

The entire village exuded a warm and rustic atmosphere of daily life.

And further ahead was a large river.

The large river meandered past the village like a jade belt, its water frozen into a solid layer of ice in the bitter cold, with some strange birds occasionally stopping on it.

This scene looked simply like an ice and snow world in a fairy tale,

exuding an aura of tranquility and peace.

Liu Muxue softly said behind him, "Mhm… This village is so pretty…"

Hearing this, Cao Xing also smiled, "It is indeed pretty, and also quite clean. If developed into a tourist attraction, many people will definitely come over."

Liu Muxue also nodded in agreement.

Everyone discovered that [Annor River Village] was much larger than [Hoge Village].

Over a thousand houses were almost comparable to a small town.

Moreover, because of the fishing competition, this place appeared very lively.

There were many people of all sorts walking back and forth at the village entrance.

Cao Xing saw the Xiaer race, a group of dwarves, and a group of mercenaries.

Even among them, he saw one or two Survivor lords.

With development, some Survivor lords had also begun exploring nearby towns or villages.

And some lucky ones discovered their own opportunities in these indigenous gathering places.

For example, a Survivor named Liu Ziguang inadvertently stumbled into a mysterious primitive tribe and was almost sacrificed on the spot by the tribal aborigines, but at that moment they happened to encounter an attack from a hostile tribe, and this mysterious tribe was beaten into a complete rout.

Having graduated from a certain military academy and being well-versed in The Art of War by Sun Tzu, Liu Ziguang possessed outstanding command abilities.

Soon he adapted to his role and began commanding the people of this mysterious tribe, using various tactics to defeat the enemy.

And in the following time, he continued to command the tribal aborigines, annexing several surrounding tribes in a short period.

This primitive tribe began to grow rapidly because it continuously achieved brilliant combat records.

The chieftain of this tribe not only bestowed 9 wives upon him, but was also about to promote him to deputy chieftain.

There was also another lucky one who inadvertently saved a duke, and that duke directly ennobled him as an aristocrat, instantly completing a class leap.

Deeds like all the above were shared by people on the World Channel every day.

If all of them were listed out, just the bizarre encounters of these Survivors could fill a book.

Just as mentioned before, this was a world full of danger and at the same time a world full of opportunities.

With gradual development, the impact made by the Survivor lords on this world would gradually deepen.

Even later on, even those kingdoms and empires would have to take notice of this group of Otherworld Lords!

Liu Muxue seemed to have also noticed those Survivor lords, and then softly said, "Axing, will those people be able to tell our identities?"

Cao Xing smiled and said, "Don't worry, we have things like the [Shadow Cloak] on us, and I haven't shown my face much in front of those Survivors either; they don't know me."

"However, when you go in later, you'd better wear a face veil."

There was no help for it; Liu Muxue's appearance was too stunning, and many people in Xiangjiang City also knew her.

Hearing this, Liu Muxue obediently took out a white veil from her backpack, covering her peerlessly beautiful face.

Everyone continued moving forward.

At the same time.

Cao Xing saw Yaskin, dressed in a set of cotton-padded clothes, standing respectfully at the village entrance alongside three other archers.

"Dong! Dong dong!"

The Mammoth's massive body immediately attracted a large amount of attention at the village entrance.

Those aborigines all carried looks of astonishment in their eyes!

Especially when looking at the Mammoth, it carried even intense fear!

There was no help for it; Dabai's size was simply too huge.

Cao Xing ignored these gazes and walked straight up to Yaskin.

The four people bowed and saluted simultaneously.

"Respected Lord Lord, you have arrived…"

Cao Xing nodded.

Yaskin reported, "Lord Lord, the dozen or so villagers purchased earlier have already been settled by me inside the village."

"I will have them come over to pay their respects to you."

Cao Xing shook his head and said, "No need for now. Let's talk about it when we go back."

"Yaskin, where is the fishing competition you mentioned held?"

Compared to the dozen or so villagers, Cao Xing wanted those hundred-plus Goblin laborers even more.

Yaskin respectfully said, "Lord Lord, if you want to participate in the fishing competition, you must first go sign up."

"Oh? Where do we sign up?"

"Right below the bulletin board at the village entrance, I will lead you over."

"Alright, lead the way ahead."

Having spoken, Cao Xing and Liu Muxue flipped down from Dabai's back.

At this time, the militiamen guarding the village entrance also quickly walked over.

Cao Xing glanced at their stats and discovered that the militiamen of Annor River Village were also much more formidable in strength than those of Hoge Village.

All of them had Tier-2 strength, among whom there was even a Tier-2 squad leader.

Of course, the gazes they directed toward Cao Xing and the others still carried awe.

After all, the oppressive feeling given off by the Mammoth was simply too intense!

"Ya… Lord Yaskin… Who are these few…"

The one speaking was that militia captain; he seemed to know Yaskin.

Hearing this, Yaskin walked over and spoke a few words to these militiamen.

Soon, they understood Cao Xing's identity.

That militia captain walked over and respectfully said, "This powerful lord, Annor River Village welcomes your arrival."

"However, this pet of yours, as well as this knight's mount, need to be arranged in the stable nearby so as not to scare the villagers."

"But please rest assured, the stable is very clean, and we have people go clean it every day."

Hearing this, Cao Xing nodded, "Alright, then sorry to trouble you."

"Not a trouble…"

Soon, this group of militiamen properly settled Dabai and the Frost Wolf Winter.

As for Cao Xing and the others, they entered [Annor River Village] unimpeded.

Yaskin led them through the bustling streets, with people coming and going all the way.

But because Cao Xing's group had an astonishing momentum, the nearby villagers took the initiative to step aside upon seeing them, basically being completely unimpeded.

Soon, everyone arrived beneath a bulletin board.

"Lord Lord, this is the registration location."

Hearing this, Cao Xing looked ahead.

He discovered that there were already many people queuing here, and many onlookers and stall vendors were gathered around, making it appear very lively indeed.

And the arrival of Cao Xing and his party attracted the attention of quite a few people.

There was no help for it; there were simply too many big guys on his side.

Assam, Andrew, Braum, including the newly joined Luen—every single one of them was a robust man with a sturdy build!

Facing their gazes, these villagers instinctively dodged them.

Braum blew on his beard, "Aha, they all seem to be afraid of us!"

Cao Xing speechlessly said, "Of course they're afraid. Your physiques are almost twice that of normal people."

Braum smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Lord Lord!"

Rune, who had been relatively quiet beside them, also said, "We of the Norn Clan are all very strong."

Cao Xing was speechless; he certainly wasn't praising them.

Having said that, having these big guys around still gave one a strong sense of security.

At the same time, it was also too eye-catching.

Therefore, Cao Xing said, "Braum, Andrew, Rune, and Yaskin, you guys go wait at the village tavern for a bit."

"Braum, remember not to drink too much wine. You'll be joining me in the fishing competition later."

Hearing the instructions behind him, Braum scratched his head and laughed loudly, "Alright, Lord, I'll only drink one cup!"

Cao Xing wore a skeptical look, always feeling that the "one cup" Braum spoke of meant countless cups.

Andrew, standing nearby, said in a calm tone, "Rest assured, Lord, I will supervise Mr. Braum."

Hearing this, Cao Xing chuckled, "Alright, then supervise him well."

Meanwhile, Braum's expression slumped.

"Mr. Andrew… I think we need to discuss this…"

Soon, this group of big guys left the place.

Left behind in the spot were only himself, Renice, Liu Muxue, Assam, and Sarah hidden in the shadows.

It wasn't as aggressively oppressive as before.

There were many people coming to register, forming a long queue.

Cao Xing did not cut in line either, instead quietly waiting in the queue.

After a dozen minutes, it was his turn.

Beneath a notice board, a middle-aged man with a mature appearance and a goatee was recording some information.

Upon seeing Cao Xing.

The other party slowly raised his head, then scrutinized Cao Xing and the others with a critical gaze.

He seemed to sense the unusual aura coming from Cao Xing and his group, and a smile gradually appeared on his stern face.

"My lords, are you here to participate in the fishing competition?"

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Yes."

The goatee middle-aged man in front of him narrowed his eyes and said in a flattering tone, "My lord, before participating in the fishing competition, how about I explain the rules to you first?"

Hearing this, before Cao Xing could speak, there was a chorus of boos from the side.

"You guy! Just now when I asked you about the rules, you told me to go read them by myself!"

"When I said I couldn't read, you guy said translation would cost 50 crowns."

"As soon as these lords arrived, you took the initiative to explain the rules. What a snobbish guy!"

Yet this middle-aged man remained unfazed, instead retorting righteously, "Nonsense, look at what kind of strength you have, and what kind of strength these lords have?"

"Can you compare with them?"

Everyone in the arena cast their gazes toward Cao Xing and his group, especially when they fell upon Assam beside them, their expressions stiffened even more.

Those few people who felt deeply resentful also closed their mouths.

Cao Xing wasn't particularly surprised.

Although he was currently equipped with the [Shadow Cloak] and these people couldn't tell his strength.

However, in this world, there were far too many kinds of bizarre methods.

Who knows, some passerby might be a hidden super powerhouse.

To survive in this world, one must cultivate a sense of awe.

Furthermore, just from Assam's demeanor, one could tell that the other party's identity and strength were definitely extraordinary.

Therefore, the people around him were equally not to be trifled with.

Cao Xing nodded, "Alright, then sorry to trouble you."

"It just so happens everyone can listen together."

Cao Xing's latter sentence won the favorable impression of many onlookers.

"This lord is still so kind-hearted!"

"Thank you, my lord…"

"Ahem—"

The middle-aged man cleared his throat and then slowly began to explain.

"Everyone, this fishing competition is held by a mysterious organizer with generous prizes. As long as you enter the top ten, there is a minimum reward of 20,000 crowns!"

Hearing this, everyone present held their breath!

The next moment, the entire venue was in an uproar!

After all, 20,000 crowns was almost the expense of an ordinary family for a whole year!

Almost the vast majority of villagers present wanted to sign up for the competition.

What if they had good luck and managed to squeeze into the top ten?

However, the goatee middle-aged man's next sentence shattered their thoughts.

"However, if you want to participate in the fishing competition, each person must first pay 3,000 crowns as an entry fee."

Hearing this condition, those excited villagers present instantly stiffened in expression.

After all, 3,000 crowns was not something an ordinary family could casually pull out.

If they failed to enter the top ten, they would lose everything!

Therefore, this condition stopped well over 99% of the people present.

This was probably also a method used by the fishing competition organizers to screen out those making up the numbers.

After all, fishing in this world was not as safe as on Blue Star.

If one wasn't careful, it could cost them their life!

Catching those ordinary fish was naturally no problem, but for those magical creatures, it not only required a qualified fishing rod, but also powerful strength.

Otherwise, they would be dragged down by the behemoths in the water.

On this point, Cao Xing had profound personal experience.

And everyone in this world understood this point.

The goatee middle-aged man continued, "The fishing competition starts at one o'clock in the afternoon. All participants will gather at the Anuo River and then find their respective fishing spots."

"The Anuo River is rich in many fish species, among which various sea breams are the primary ones."

"From ordinary breams, to cichlids and blue-striped breams with magical auras, to the extremely rare snowflake breams."

"As well as the rarest and most precious emerald bream!"

"This time, your goal is to catch more breams."

"Fine-quality cichlids are worth 2 points, excellent-quality blue-striped breams are worth 10 points, and rare-quality snowflake breams are worth 30 points."

"As for the rarest emerald bream, it directly counts as 100 points!"

Hearing this, the crowd at the scene nodded one after another.

And Cao Xing asked, "May I ask, if besides these three types of breams, we catch other magical fish, do they count for points?"

After all, such a massive river like the Anuo River definitely had more than just breams; there had to be other fish species.

Hearing this, the middle-aged man laughed and said, "Of course they count, but the points will be halved."

Cao Xing nodded slightly and asked again, "Then do these breams we catch belong to us, or to the organizers?"

"Of course they belong to yourselves."

"However, the organizers of this fishing competition might offer high prices to purchase the breams in your hands."

"Of course, whether you are willing to sell is entirely your own choice."

Cao Xing was thoughtful.

He also roughly understood the reason why the organizers held this fishing competition.

It was probably to get those breams with magical auras.

This also made him somewhat curious.

What kind of special effects did magical creatures like breams have?

For example, Silver Salmon could enhance vitality, and Snowflake Bream, which was of the same quality as Silver Salmon, should also have its extraordinary aspects.

The middle-aged man before him stroked his beard, "My lord, do you have any other questions?"

Cao Xing shook his head, "No more."

Including everyone else present, they had all understood the rules.

The middle-aged man smiled again.

He could tell that the strength of Cao Xing and his group was unfathomable.

If it were anyone else, he wouldn't bother explaining so much.

"My lord, just like introduced earlier, if you sign up for the fishing competition, you still need to pay 3,000 crowns per person. How many people from your side are participating?"

Cao Xing glanced at his backpack. Aside from the [Mad King's Fishing Rod], he also had a golden fishing rod called the [Dragon-Vein Wooden Fishing Rod (Gold)].

Thus, he said directly, "Two people."

Finished speaking, he took out 6,000 crowns from his backpack.

The man in front of him narrowed his eyes, then took out two identity badges from the counter and respectfully handed them over.

"Here, my lord, these are your identity badges."

Cao Xing saw the numbers on them.

47, 48…

"Not bad, this is quite convenient."

With that, he put away the two identity badges.

Just at that moment, a system prompt appeared.

[You have successfully registered for the fishing competition]

[Competition objective: Catch more fish within the specified time]

[Competition rewards]

[First place: 125 Goblin Laborers or 500,000 crowns]

[Second place: 3 Tier 2 Elite Knights or 300,000 crowns]

[Third place: 5 Tier 2 Ordinary Knights or 100,000 crowns]

[Fourth place…]

[The competition will start at one o'clock in the afternoon, please make preparations…]

…

"Oh? The rewards for second and third place even include knight units?"

"This organizer really has some impressive strength!"

When the middle-aged man was introducing the rules earlier, he didn't mention these at all.

But now, the system had actually clearly listed out the reward roster.

Cao Xing quickly understood the reason.

This was equivalent to a minor event; once you participated, you automatically triggered the event, which was then recorded by the system.

Just like those quests done previously.

And this made Cao Xing even more curious about who the organizer of this competition was to actually have such capabilities.

Cao Xing glanced at the time.

It was only past nine in the morning; it was still early before the competition started.

"Take this opportunity to wander around the village and see if we can finish the [Trial of Generosity] quest first."

Thus, he led Liu Muxue, Assam, and the others away from the crowd.

Then he called Yaskin out from the tavern.

Soon, this Ascalon soldier captain respectfully came to Cao Xing's side.

Cao Xing asked, "Yaskin, how much do you know about this village?"

Yaskin reported, "Replying to the Lord, Anuo River Village is considered a large settlement around here."

"Several thousand villagers live here year-round, and there are two militia groups; the defensive power is relatively strong."

"This is also a stopping point for those caravan merchants when doing business."

Hearing him finish, Cao Xing nodded slightly.

Comparatively speaking, [Anuo River Village] was indeed quite nice.

"Then have you heard of any villagers here who are looking for a missing rag doll or puppet or something similar?"

"A rag doll?"

Hearing this question, a look of contemplation appeared in Yaskin's eyes…

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