In fact, Lin Xiu didn't even notice that Hu Gan had been completely dumbfounded since he caught the third White Carp.
From that moment on, Hu Gan basically lost interest in fishing, with his attention entirely focused on Lin Xiu.
"Was this little guy a White Carp ancestor in his past life? How come all the fish biting are White Carps?"
After watching Lin Xiu fish, Hu Gan felt that all the years he had spent summarizing his White Carp fishing experience had been overturned in an instant.
Before long, before the time was up, Hu Gan put down his fishing rod, crossed the lake, and came to Lin Xiu's side.
Seeing a pile of White Carps, Hu Gan, for a moment, felt that the reflection of the fish scales was somewhat dazzling.
He had never caught so many White Carps at once before.
"Dean, it's not time yet," Lin Xiu kindly reminded.
"You kid, you've emptied out the White Carp's nest. What's the point of me continuing to fish?" Hu Gan said unkindly.
He used to mention that one White Carp was worth three of any other fish, precisely because he knew White Carps were hard to catch, but occasionally there would be a chance to catch one. Who knew Lin Xiu would only catch White Carps?
One White Carp was worth three, what could he use to compete?
"Dean, are you admitting defeat?" Lin Xiu realized, excitement evident on his face. The Black Rank Dou Technique was about to be in his hands!
"Lin Xiu, tell me the truth, do you really know how to fish?" Hu Gan felt like he had become the fish being caught; he was losing a Black Rank Dou Technique.
Clearly, Lin Xiu's fishing skills had been very poor before; sometimes he couldn't even catch two fish in an afternoon.
As soon as they made the bet, Lin Xiu stopped fishing for anything else and focused solely on White Carps. In one hour, he caught as many White Carps as one would normally catch in months.
"I really don't know how to fish, this..." Lin Xiu's smile stiffened as he saw Hu Gan's gaze fixed on the White Carps. "This... It must be good luck."
Worried that Hu Gan might misunderstand, Lin Xiu hurriedly added, "Dean, you initiated the competition. I never thought about competing in fishing."
"Don't worry, nobody in the Academy dares to scheme against me." Hu Gan could sense the concern in Lin Xiu's words.
He hadn't planned to have any dealings with Lin Xiu before. It's just that seeing the kid seemed to have some talent, and worried that he might waste his time on fishing, he decided to organize a competition to get him back on track.
"Dean, since I won the competition, what about the Dou Technique you mentioned?" Lin Xiu went all-in with his skill points. It wouldn't be fun if all he got was a bunch of White Carps.
"Here you go." Hu Gan retrieved a scroll from his Spatial Ring and tossed it to Lin Xiu.
Afterward, Hu Gan didn't linger and left straight away.
"Black Rank Mid-Level Thundering Palm." Opening the scroll, Lin Xiu glanced at it, his eyes shining. Even if it were a Black Rank Low-Level, he would still consider it a gain.
Now that it was a Black Rank Mid-Level, there was no need to describe his mood.
Thundering Palm was a palm technique, classified as an attack Dou Technique. When mastered, it could summon thunder from nothingness, with lightning flashing in the palm. A light strike could penetrate, while a heavy one could cause direct explosion.
Moreover, when Thundering Palm was perfected, it could contain hidden thunder and lightning, silently infiltrating the opponent's body and causing damage before detonating inside the opponent.
"Now I have my own ace up my sleeve." Taking note of the contents, since it was still early, Lin Xiu immediately began to practice.
He had practiced numerous Dou Techniques before, although they were not of high rank, they covered various types, including palm techniques. Although Thundering Palm was only a Black Rank Mid-Level, it was still a palm technique.
Between them, the paths were different but led to the same destination. Lin Xiu, just starting, didn't take much time to succeed.
[You have successfully learned a new Ability — Thundering Palm]
[Thundering Palm (Black Rank Mid-Level) Lv1 (1/100)]
"Not bad." After successfully getting the hang of it, Lin Xiu decided to first complete the task. "The task didn't specify how many White Carps are needed, so I'll just take one for now."
When he took the task, the senior had mentioned that this White Carp fishing task was a long-term task, with the elders announcing it periodically.
Furthermore, the rewards for this task had never changed.
"Let's first see the character of this elder. In case I bring back two, and he only rewards me for one, then it's a loss. If he's generous, I can always bring more next time."
In order to win the Black Rank Dou Technique, Lin Xiu had already maxed out his Fishing points to level 8. Fishing for White Carps was as easy as eating and drinking for him.
Lin Xiu chose a plump White Carp. He was about to release the other White Carps when suddenly he took out another one.
"Although Dean Hu Gan mentioned it was a competition, a Black Rank Dou Technique is quite valuable. Sending him a White Carp is just a token of reciprocity."
After tying up the two White Carps, Lin Xiu returned the rest of the White Carps back to the lake.
Aside from the Teaching Hall and cafeteria areas, the Academy consisted of student dormitories, mentor residences, and the elders' quarters. The Dean's residence was among the elders' quarters.
Carrying the White Carps, it seemed the senior students were aware of the tasks at the Task Hall and didn't stop Lin Xiu, allowing him to go straight in.
Lin Xiu first went to the Dean's residence. When Hu Gan saw him bringing White Carps, a hint of surprise flashed across his face, evidently unexpected.
"Dean, rest assured, I will practice diligently and won't let fishing interfere with my training." After setting the fish down, Lin Xiu made a solemn promise.
On the way, Lin Xiu also figured out some clues. The Dean's initiative to compete with him seemed to be aimed at getting him away from the lake and focusing more on training.
However, Lin Xiu wasn't ready to leave yet. At least until he mastered all those low-level Dou Techniques, he planned to stay by the lake.
The environment there was good, with fresh air and quiet surroundings, free from worries about disturbances.
Watching Lin Xiu leave with another White Carp, Hu Gan gradually came back to his senses. "He's actually a good kid."
He stood at the door holding the White Carp. "However, being focused is important in everything you do. If you concentrate too much on fishing, it will definitely hinder your cultivation."
What method could make up for it without giving me a headache? Hu Gan pondered.
At this moment, a young girl approached briskly. Seeing the White Carp in Hu Gan's hand, her eyes lit up. "White Carp? Did you catch it today, Grandpa? That's great! Give it to me quickly, I want to exchange it with Grandpa Huo for some Pills!"
As they spoke, the girl reached out to grab the fish, but Hu Gan lifted his hand, causing her to miss.
"Don't even think about it. This is a gift from a little guy to me," Hu Gan scolded the girl with a stern glare.
"Grandpa, how could you accept gifts from others? You're the Deputy Headmaster. Accepting this is like bribery," the girl protested, continuing her attempt to snatch it. "Give it to me. I'll help you get rid of the evidence."
"Stop causing trouble. If you don't behave, I won't cook it for you," Hu Gan threatened, using his Dou Qi to restrain the girl until she looked pitiful, then he released her.
The girl sat on the chair, looking innocent, but her lively eyes kept darting around.
Hu Gan busied himself in the kitchen, and soon, a delicious aroma filled the air.
"Why were you running to the door? Come and eat," Hu Gan beckoned to the girl.
"Grandpa, Grandpa Huo seems to be looking for you urgently. He sent Lu Mu to find you. I sent him back for now. Do you want to go see him?" The girl pointed outside.
"What does he want with me?" Hu Gan didn't dwell on it much, instructing the girl to eat first before he stepped outside.
However.
Shortly after Hu Gan left, the girl stealthily carried the bowl of fish and tiptoed out the door, heading towards the direction of the female dormitories.
"The White Carp tastes amazing. Even Grandpa Huo couldn't stop praising it. I'll let them taste it. If Xun'er enjoys it, maybe she'll be more willing to get close to me. Hehe, Xun'er is so beautiful, I adore her."
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