Chapter 366: Setting Off! Fishing in the Open Sea!

"In a place like Sanya, what leaves the deepest impression on people is the perpetual spring climate and the soft, fine beaches."

"The harbor I docked at is Haitang Bay. Many people have visited Haitang Bay, but few know there's a quiet, beautiful little fishing village right here."

"That is Houhai Village."

Early the next morning, dressed in light and breezy clothes, Ning Fei arrived at a seaside village.

The village was steeped in an antique atmosphere, feeling almost like a water town in Jiangnan.

"Morning, Temple Master Ning."

"Haha, Temple Master Ning looks a bit like a tour guide right now, describing the scenery along the way for everyone."

"A travel streamer is still an outdoor streamer."

"It seems Temple Master Ning has always been taking everyone on a tour. It's just that the places he goes are too bizarre, so everyone overlooked it."

Ning Fei headed straight for the shore of Houhai Village.

At this moment, the netizens witnessed a classic fishing village scene.

Many fishing boats were moored by the sea. A few of the larger vessels even had massive cranes hoisting crab cages onto their decks.

Fishermen were either sorting nets or sitting on the edges of their boats, dangling their legs in idle rest.

Most of the fishermen were in their twenties and thirties, looking incredibly robust.

"Temple Master Ning!"

Seeing Ning Fei approaching with Little Dog, a man immediately smiled and came forward to greet him.

Ning Fei said to the netizens in the live stream, "I've read a few travel diaries about Houhai Village before. The fishermen here are very hospitable and talkative."

He then greeted the fisherman, saying, "Hello."

"Temple Master Ning, you're quite the legend. A lot of us here watch your videos," the fisherman said with a chuckle.

"Thanks for the support." Ning Fei remained polite. "There's quite a big setup here today. You've even got the harpoon guns ready over there. Are you heading out to sea to fish?"

The fisherman nodded. "Yeah, we go out to sea every day. The money we make just supplements the household income."

"Usually, once or twice a month, we head out to the open sea to fish. We catch things like king crabs and groupers."

"Heading further south into the tropics, there are more tropical fish, and they fetch a good price."

Hearing the fisherman's words, Ning Fei's eyes lit up.

"May I ask how to address you?"

"Oh, I'm Liu Ming, the fleet captain for this fishing trip."

"Captain Liu, can I ask if the fleet can add another person? I want to tag along. Do you think that's possible?"

Faced with Ning Fei's question, Liu Ming laughed.

"Temple Master Ning, we've had many tourists want to follow us before, but that was just coastal fishing to experience the lifestyle."

"This time we're heading to the open sea. There's wind, sun exposure, and real danger."

"Are you sure you want to go?"

Ning Fei nodded. "If it's convenient for you, I certainly have no problem with it."

The netizens listened to their conversation.

"Temple Master Ning is going out to sea to fish?"

"Good heavens, I was just wanting to see how fishermen catch fish."

"I've seen videos of whale hunting. Honestly, it's impressive, but a bit cruel."

"Whales can still be hunted?"

"Look at the huge harpoon gun on the boat. What do you think a gun like that is used for?"

"I bet that scene is definitely thrilling."

Everyone was deeply interested in Ning Fei going out to sea to hunt.

Ning Fei discussed it further with Liu Ming, going over a few precautions, and then went with him to handle the paperwork.

The fleet was scheduled to depart at night.

Generally, fishing trips to the open sea involved traveling at night.

"Fishermen have to prepare a lot of things before heading out to sea, such as the Vessel Inspection Certificate, Vessel Registration Certificate, Fishing License, and so on."

Along the way, Ning Fei explained this to the viewers.

"Adding a person to the fleet just requires some registration at customs, letting them inspect the boat."

The process was handled even faster than Ning Fei had anticipated.

That night, Ning Fei piloted the cruise ship and moored at the fishing port of Houhai Village.

It had to be said that the difference between a cruise ship and a fishing boat was quite drastic, making it look slightly out of place.

Ning Fei was on his boat sorting out supplies, teasing Little Fox and Xiao Heijiu along the way. Right then, Liu Ming boarded his boat to check on his preparations.

"You prepared a crab cage?" Liu Ming said with a smile, spotting the small crab cage Ning Fei had secured at the stern.

"Temple Master Ning, catching crabs isn't that simple. You need to dive into the deep sea to set the cages, and the danger level is very high."

Ning Fei simply replied in a warm tone, "I prefer eating crabs, so I want to catch some myself."

Seeing Ning Fei's calm expression, Liu Ming could only secretly give him a thumbs-up.

Even though it was night, the fishing port was exceptionally bustling.

Every fishing boat had its lights on, illuminating the entire harbor.

Many of the fishermen's families stood on the shore, waving to them.

Fishing in the open sea carried a certain degree of danger, but it was undeniably lucrative.

If they could catch a few rare and expensive seafood items, they stood to make an absolute fortune.

The fishermen also held some routine pre-departure ceremonies, such as worshiping Mazu and praying to the heavens for protection.

Ning Fei didn't tell them that he had a statue of Mazu on his own boat.

Moreover, it was a wisp of Mazu's avatar.

With everything prepared, Liu Ming stood at the bow and shouted over the walkie-talkie:

"All personnel, set off!"

"All personnel, set off!"

At once, all eight fishing boats started up simultaneously.

The roar of the boat engines echoed out. The scene was extremely spectacular.

The netizens watching the live stream also felt awed.

Ning Fei was with the fishing boats; the position he had chosen was on the outermost edge.

The Qingfeng Cruise Ship rode the wind and broke the waves, heading straight into the distance alongside the fishing fleet.

Early the next morning, the wind was gentle and the sun was bright.

The fishing fleet dragged several long, white wakes across the water, breaking the calm of the sea.

Many seabirds flew around the mast of the Qingfeng Cruise Ship, adding a few lively touches to the already beautiful picture.

"Attention all teams, attention all teams. This is 01, please report your status."

"02, all normal."

"03, all normal."

"Qingfeng Cruise Ship, all normal."

Liu Ming tested the lines with the other boats using the walkie-talkie, and everyone responded one by one.

This method of communication made the netizens feel quite intrigued.

"Everyone, the weather is pretty good today. I hope we all return with a full load."

Liu Ming laughed again.

"Good luck to everyone!"

Following that, the sound of everyone's roaring laughter rang out from the walkie-talkie, filled with all sorts of banter.

The atmosphere was incredibly lively.

The netizens were also infected by this atmosphere.

Watching the stream, everyone unconsciously laughed along.

Before long, the fleet traveled further and further out.

"We're almost at the open sea."

"Everyone fish at the designated spots. Don't stray too far."

"Report any situations immediately, and be ready to provide backup!"

Liu Ming once again exercised his duties as the captain and spoke.

Everyone responded seriously.

Fishermen heading out to sea, especially to the open sea, faced a certain level of danger.

The danger didn't come from beneath the waves; rather, it could come from the fishermen of other nations, or their militaries.

Of course, Huaxia's foreign relations were friendly now, and encountering foreign seafarers on the open sea was a frequent occurrence.

Sometimes, if they were familiar with each other, both sides would even jokingly curse each other out with a smile.

After all, they were all ordinary folks with no deep grudges.

Finally, by the afternoon, the fleet had arrived in the open sea.

The marine resources in these waters were extremely rich; there was countless seafood beneath the sea.

Ning Fei couldn't help but feel a bit excited as well.

He had come this time intending to experience the life of deep-sea king crab fishing.

King crabs were more common over in Alaska, and there were specialized crabbers who caught them.

These crabbers also went by another name:

The deadliest profession in the world.

Deep-sea king crab fishing carried an incredibly high risk factor. The slightest carelessness could result in losing one's life in the deep sea, turning into fertilizer for the crabs.

However, seeing Ning Fei's relaxed demeanor, deep-sea king crab fishing was probably about as difficult for him as running down to South Lake to catch a few fish.