Chapter 529: Leisurely Sea Fishing, Catching a Large Yellow Croaker!

The next morning, Ning Fei set out to sea with the local fishermen.

Ning Fei's sole target was sailfish; he had no interest in anything else.

"We're heading out today to catch a few sailfish to eat,"

Ning Fei told the viewers in his live broadcast.

"Hunting sailfish? Can Temple Master Ning actually pull that off?"

"Are you kidding me? It's just fishing. Since when is anything a problem for Temple Master Ning?"

"What kind of fish is a sailfish? Is it expensive?"

"I had the fortune of eating it in Sanya. A whole sailfish goes for around fifty thousand, I think."

"Damn, that's expensive!"

"It's a top-tier seafood ingredient, after all."

Hearing that Ning Fei was going to catch sailfish, the viewers began to discuss it fervently.

"How is Temple Master Ning going to catch them? By fishing?"

"You can't reel in a sailfish with a rod. You can only catch them with nets or shoot them with a harpoon gun."

In the early morning, the thin mist over the sea had just dissipated, leaving the ocean surface looking somewhat bleak and cold.

Ning Fei stood at the bow of the ship. He stretched his limbs a few times and said, "Sailfish are active in the upper layers of subtropical oceans. They have fierce temperaments and are the fastest swimmers of all fish!"

"Their defining feature is the sharp, long sword on their upper jaw, and a dorsal fin that rises higher than their body depth. It looks like a ship's sail or a waving flag, which is why they are called sailfish, and sometimes swordfish."

"They aren't that easy to catch. Because they swim so incredibly fast, reeling in a sailfish with a rod is practically impossible. Even if you use a fishing net, it heavily depends on luck."

"For the local fishermen, catching a single sailfish is enough to cover a whole month's living expenses."

Hearing Ning Fei's description, the viewers grew exceptionally interested.

After all, Ning Fei was challenging himself to catch the most difficult prize in the ocean!

Most of the other fishermen were targeting different tropical fish. Snagging a sailfish would only be an unexpected windfall for them.

"This really comes down to luck. If we don't encounter any sailfish, there's nothing we can do about it,"

Ning Fei added.

Fishing was a normal activity, and sailfish had simply been classified by humans as one of the most premium seafood ingredients.

This was simply fate; some species were classified by humanity as protected animals, while others were classified as food.

One could only chalk it up to human culture.

It was much like how many netizens felt rabbits were incredibly cute and wondered how anyone could bear to eat them.

There was no helping it. Who told them to be not only cute, but also delicious?

The fishing grounds weren't far from the fishing village. About two or three hours later, the fishermen arrived at the area where sailfish frequently appeared.

Most of the boats that came here to fish were small, with only the occasional larger fishing vessel passing through.

Amidst them, Ning Fei's yacht stood out glaringly.

Ning Fei stood at the bow, gazing out over the water.

The ocean's visibility was exceptionally high, allowing him to clearly spot the silhouettes of various shallow-water fish.

"There are many species of sailfish. They are fierce and carnivorous."

"The long sword on their upper jaw can effortlessly pierce through their prey. There are even rumors of sailfish attacking fishing boats."

"An adult sailfish measures around two to three meters in length and is massive in size."

"I'd actually love it if a sailfish attacked the Qingfeng. It would probably smash its head in and die on impact, which would save me the trouble of hunting it,"

Ning Fei said leisurely.

"Temple Master Ning, sailfish might not be brilliant, but they aren't stupid either. Who would ram into a steel hull for no reason!"

"My family fishes for a living. You can only say that sailfish are something you stumble upon by chance, not something you seek out. I've never seen anyone specifically go out to sea just to hunt them."

"Hahaha, Temple Master Ning never plays by the rules."

"Little Falcon, go up into the sky and take a look. If you spot any sailfish, let me know."

Ning Fei called upon Little Falcon. With the bird's help, fishing would be much easier.

Little Falcon took off in response, circling high up in the air.

A long while later, Little Falcon swooped back down, landing on Ning Fei's shoulder and letting out two low chirps.

"You didn't see any sailfish?"

"I suppose that's normal. There have been too many fishermen around lately; the sailfish have probably all gone into hiding."

"I can only say our luck isn't great today."

Hearing Little Falcon's cries, Ning Fei shook his head helplessly.

However, since they were already out at sea, he wasn't going to let that ruin the mood.

He brought out a folding stool, set up a parasol at the bow, and retrieved his fishing rod from the cabin. It looked like he'd have to rely on himself for today's lunch.

Among Ning Fei's fanbase, there were quite a few fishing enthusiasts.

Seeing Ning Fei's setup, the anglers burned with intense envy.

Normally, they struggled just to find a decent fishing spot, often resorting to paying out of pocket to fish at specialized commercial ponds.

Occasionally, if conditions permitted, they might find a few spots for wild fishing.

But sitting directly on a yacht to deep-sea fish like Ning Fei? That was something they didn't even dare to dream of.

The drone filmed the ocean surface. When the anglers saw the wide variety of marine fish swimming around in the water, their eyes went wide!

"With so many fish in the sea, reeling even one in would be incredibly satisfying!"

"The simple, unpretentious life of the rich!"

"I'm so jealous, I want to go sea fishing too!"

"My wife won't even let me go fishing by the river, let alone at sea!"

"If you're an angler, why do you even need a wife!"

As Ning Fei fished comfortably at the bow, Little Falcon took to the sky again in search of sailfish.

But this species of fish truly was rare.

"It would be great if I could catch a bluefin tuna. Does anyone know the highest auction price for a bluefin tuna?"

Ning Fei asked the viewers with a smile as he fished.

"Temple Master Ning's mini-class is now in session!"

"Another question. What kind of obscure trivia is this?"

"You have to learn how to use a search engine."

"Brothers, I just looked it up and came back. To be honest, if I hadn't seen the search results myself, I wouldn't have believed it!"

"Spit it out, man. How much was it?"

"The most expensive bluefin tuna was sold in May 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. It auctioned for 330 million yen, which translates to 21.19 million Huaxia Coins."

"How much? Twenty million? Twenty million for a single fish? Are you guys kidding me?"

"It's true. Tuna is the most premium ingredient for sashimi, and the people of Japan absolutely love sashimi. That's why that enormous tuna managed to fetch such a high price."

"I think it's because that bluefin tuna was exceptionally large. It held immense collectible value, so it was preserved instead of being eaten."

Without a doubt, Ning Fei's question caused the live stream chat to explode.

Ning Fei glanced at the bullet screen and confirmed the viewer's answer.

"That's correct. The most expensive bluefin tuna sold for a staggering price of over 20 million. A fish like that is something you can only chance upon, never seek out. It purely comes down to incredible luck."

"The resources in the sea are far too abundant; some fish are worth a king's ransom."

"Take the large yellow croaker, for example. It was once one of Huaxia's four traditional marine products. Later on, it was driven to the brink of extinction. Nowadays, it's rare to see a large yellow croaker weighing over two jin."

"A few years ago, a fisherman in Hujian Province caught an 80-kilogram wild large yellow croaker. It sold for 4 million Huaxia Coins, which is equivalent to the price of an apartment in a tier-one city."

Hearing Ning Fei's story, many viewers stared wide-eyed at their screens.

"Don't stop me, I'm going out to sea to fish!"

"Do you know how many fishermen cast their nets every day? It's not that easy to hit the jackpot, so don't overthink it."

Just then, Ning Fei's fishing rod twitched. Judging by the commotion, it was a big catch.

Ning Fei expertly reeled in the line. When the fish broke the surface and he got a clear look at it, he immediately burst into laughter.

"Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. I just reeled in a large yellow croaker."

"Though its size isn't that immense. It looks to be around five or six jin."

The live broadcast camera panned over.

The viewers saw a solid golden-yellow marine fish flopping wildly on the deck.

The fish's scales were a translucent golden yellow, giving it an aura of absolute wealth and prosperity.

"Temple Master Ning really has great luck. A large yellow croaker of that size should be worth around thirty to forty thousand."

"I flinch at the cost of a 20-yuan takeout order, but hearing that Temple Master Ning just casually hooked a 30,000-yuan fish doesn't stir my heart in the slightest."

"Haha, same here. I just feel like whenever Temple Master Ning makes a move, it's bound to be extraordinary."

Ning Fei picked up the large yellow croaker, planning to have deep-fried croaker for lunch.

At that moment, Ning Fei noticed that the blowing sea breeze had become noticeably more humid.

He looked up at the sky; the clouds had grown thicker as well.

"It looks like it will rain tomorrow, and it won't be a light drizzle either."

"Perfect. Bluefin tuna love to come out and hunt on rainy days."

"Tomorrow will be an excellent opportunity to hunt for bluefin tuna."