Chapter 342

In the fishing tackle shop, Lin Meng looked left and right.

She, a woman who fishes outside, stared at those rods that could easily cost thousands or even tens of thousands, falling into contemplation.

It seems this fishing market is also quite profitable; most fishing enthusiasts are addicted to fishing and are willing to spend money on it.

Just moments ago, Lin Meng watched a man in slightly shabby clothes nonchalantly purchase several thousand worth of fishing gear and stride away.

Shortly after, an old gentleman, without hesitation, spent his entire month's pension on a rod and left the shop smiling.

The shop owner also smiled, humming a little tune; evidently these two big orders put him in a good mood.

At this moment, the owner saw Lin Meng, his eyes full of surprise.

"Do you also like fishing, little girl? Judging by your complexion, you don't look like one—are you buying this for your boyfriend? Or for your father?"

The owner immediately saw that the fair-skinned Lin Meng wasn't a fisher, but since the shop's customers were almost all rough men and rarely saw a pretty young woman, he was naturally curious.

Lin Meng shook her head.

"Neither, I'm buying the rod as a gift—something that works well and is easy to use. Could you recommend one for me?"

The owner's expression flickered upon hearing this, and he said bluntly, "What's your budget? In our shop, a cheap rod costs over a hundred, while an expensive one can run into tens of thousands without end."

"Better material means it's light yet strong—catching a great white shark would be no problem; it just depends on your budget."

Lin Meng thought, "On the cultivation continent, modern fishing rods—even average-quality ones—might be considered top-notch."

"As for that Dao Lingzi, I don't know what fish he wants to catch; first give him a decent rod and we'll see."

So Lin Meng said to the shop owner:

"Just set me up with a rod around a thousand yuan."

Owner: "Sure, this rod is not bad—it's a small bestseller of our shop, definitely sufficient. Do you also need some bait or the like?"

Lin Meng nodded without much thought; having bought the rod, she didn't mind getting bait as well.

The owner swiftly fetched the goods: two bags of fish bait, and also packed two large, dark, cake‑like items for Lin Meng in a plastic bag.

Lin Meng reached out and asked, "What is this?"

The owner gave a hehe smile, somewhat proudly saying:

"These are worm cakes I made myself, used for chumming. Feel free to buy them back as a gift—they'll work well; you might even need to come back for more."

Lin Meng didn't believe him, but seeing the price was reasonable, she bought them anyway.

After getting the items, Lin Meng transferred them into her space and sent a message to Ye Fan.

"I've prepared everything for those two Supreme Elders; just arrange a time to deliver it to them yourself, and come find me if any problems arise."

Ye Fan had just finished opening his cave dwelling and was still arranging its furnishings; upon hearing the Immortal Sister's words, he immediately inspected his space and indeed saw many new items.

Lin Meng said:

"I'll give you a rundown; when you meet them, just introduce them the way I do."

"I'm not sure if this fishing rod and worm bait will work well, since I don't know what kind of fish that Dao Lingzi wants to catch; let's just send them over first."

Ye Fan recalled a bit; he had also inquired about the situation of the Three Clear Pool, and then said:

"What Elder Dao Lingzi wants to catch is probably those spirit fish in the Three Clear Pool, right?"

"It's said that the Three Clear Pool and its spirit fish have existed on that mountain peak since before the sect was founded; those spirit fish seem quite special—only when they are willingly caught do they retain their spirit‑fish value, whereas if they are forcibly taken, their spiritual energy dissipates and they become ordinary fish."

"I think Elder Dao Lingzi really wants to catch a spirit fish; he's using a bamboo rod, and the bait even smells like it contains spiritual energy."

Upon hearing this, Lin Meng understood; it seems the Tian Gang Continent lacks decent fishing rods, yet the bait is also a spiritual item—she guessed that the ordinary earthworms, red worms, clam meat, etc., she provided would not attract spirit fish.

"Alright, let's send it over first; fishing really does require some talent—it's not that better gear guarantees more catches."

Even those fully equipped, obviously professional fishing enthusiasts often come up empty‑handed.

The next day, Ye Fan delivered the items to the two Supreme Elders; unexpectedly, Dao Lingzi fell in love with the fishing rod at first sight.

Its smooth feel—though it looks like a long pole, it fits perfectly in the hand, and Dao Lingzi immediately broke into a grin.

"This time I can finally hook that spirit fish, right?"

Dao Lingzi thought, "I've been fishing on and off for three hundred years, and spirit fish never bite my hook—it must be that I'm using the wrong rod."

"This new rod in his hand looks extraordinary at a glance; it will surely help him successfully land the spirit fish!"

Dao Lingzi eagerly began fishing with the new rod, behaving like a youngster.

Xuan Ling beside him couldn't help but purse her lips and shake her head, teasing Ye Fan:

"Little guy, let's ignore him—he's over eight hundred years old yet acts like a greenhorn, thinking only about fishing all day."

"Actually, those spirit fish aren't as miraculous as rumored; they just taste a bit better and carry a hint of spiritual energy—he simply enjoys fishing."

Xuan Ling was speechless at Dao Lingzi the fishing enthusiast, but upon seeing the items Ye Fan brought her, her face instantly broke into a smile.

She waved at Ye Fan, calling him over.

"Quickly tell me, Your Majesty, what these are and how to use them."

Ye Fan picked up one of the cosmetics on the table and confidently told Xuan Ling:

"Elder Xuan Ling, this is lip balm; twisting it lets you apply it. My lord bought many shades—you can choose whichever you like depending on your mood."

On the table lay a row of lipsticks identical in appearance, with black leather packaging and excellent texture.

Xuan Ling loved holding it in her hand and immediately took out a glazed mirror to try it.

Seeing this, Ye Fan quickly picked up another item and handed it to Xuan Ling.

"Supreme Elder, please use this mirror for makeup; the effect will be better."

The rabbit‑adorned mirror was raised before Xuan Ling, and her clear face instantly appeared in it.

Xuan Ling was greatly startled.

"A mirror? It can reflect so clearly!"

Xuan Ling then looked at the glazed mirror in her hand and, for a moment, felt everything about it was wrong.

That glazed mirror is actually a magical artifact, specially enhanced with a formation, which is why it reflects so clearly.

Compared with the mirror in Ye Fan's hand, the glazed mirror magic artifact was instantly outshone.

Ye Fan scratched his head, thought for a moment, then recalled what the fairy elder sister said.

"In reply to the Grand Elder's words, this is indeed a mirror, made from a material called glass; my elder says it is a specialty of that plane, and since the Heavenly Gang Continent lacks such a thing, I casually bought one for you."

Xuan Ling's eyes lit up upon hearing that.

"You're also giving this to this venerable one? Your elder sure is thoughtful; your elder is also a woman, right?"

Ye Fan did not deny, smiling as he said:

"Yes, I call her sister; she treats me extremely well, and even though she is far away in the outer realm, she often thinks of me."