18: Crazy gathering of underground fish

The next second.

By the time Su Can reacted, an even more astonishing scene unfolded!

Following the first carp that leaped out, it was as if a chain reaction occurred.

Fish of all sizes, one after another, continuously leaped out of the water—carp, silver carp, and even many types of fish he had never seen before!

It was only then that Su Can realized and saw!

What was truly flowing upstream was not the stream water, but an uncountable, dense mass of fish!

It was precisely these countless, densely packed fish, swimming frantically from downstream, that created the illusion of the stream flowing in reverse.

Only then did Su Can finally have a sudden realization, understanding that all these phenomena were caused by himself.

Especially the various fish rushing down from upstream, like schools of sardines in the ocean, surging and leaping in groups.

The slightly smaller fish, as they tumbled and splashed with the stream, were squeezed and scattered everywhere like waves.

In just a short while, many fish had rolled out onto both sides of the stream, flopping non-stop on the ground.

This exaggerated and wild scene left Su Can utterly dumbfounded.

It was simply unbelievable!

“Gulp!”

Su Can couldn't help but swallow hard.

He looked at the densely packed fish leaping about on the ground, and the fish still frantically gathering, thinking that if this trend continued, it would be too frightening.

He even wondered if some colossal creature from the underground water veins might be lured out, which was a terrifying thought.

So Su Can quickly retracted the golden energy light from his fingertip back into his body.

Indeed!

As that trace of golden energy light was retracted into his body, and after any ripple ceased, the stream upstream and downstream clearly paused.

It seemed that the frantically arriving fish suddenly became disoriented, losing their sense of direction.

Whoosh…

The rapidly surging stream water also quickly weakened due to the sudden stagnation of a large number of fish!

They swam around aimlessly, at a loss, until they could no longer sense any energy, then they dispersed.

Su Can watched the fish school, which came and went quickly, his gaze shifting from initial shock and stupor to present delight.

He seemed to have discovered another incredible method from this.

“It seems my development of the Golden Finger still requires further research.”

“But you eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. First, deal with the present, then think about long-term matters later!”

Su Can’s eyes flickered, suppressing the excitement and thrill in his heart.

After all, the Golden Finger was on him, so there was no rush.

Moreover, he knew very well that if a person performed too outstandingly and unusually within a short period, it was very easy to attract danger.

It was better to keep a low profile!

Su Can narrowed his eyes, hiding some thoughts in his heart.

Then he looked at the fish scattered all over the banks of the stream, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.

“Dahuang, where did you run off to? Hurry back, it’s almost dinner time!”

Su Can shouted at the top of his lungs.

The next moment, two robust barks echoed from the hillside opposite the stream.

Soon, the sound of hurried running came from the opposite side.

Following closely, a magnificent and energetic large yellow dog burst out from the opposite side.

“Where did you run off to?”

Su Can looked at the spirited Dahuang, casually scolding him.

Then he picked up a large crucian carp from the ground and tossed it to him.

“Catch! We’re having fish for dinner tonight.”

“Woof!”

Dahuang barked, lifted his head, and precisely caught the large crucian carp in his mouth, gulping it down in two chomps.

With Dahuang’s current physique and strong build, a palm-sized large crucian carp was at most a snack.

After one large crucian carp, Dahuang licked his lips, still wanting more.

Seeing him like this, Su Can knew what was going on without even thinking.

He picked out four or five crucian carp, about the size of shoe soles, from the ground and said to Dahuang:

“The rest of the fish are yours. Eat the big ones, and release the small ones back into the stream.”

“Woof woof!”

Dahuang wagged his tail and barked twice at Su Can, then excitedly devoured the fish on the ground.

Su Can watched him for a moment and found that he had indeed fully understood his words.

When he encountered a large fish, he swallowed it without hesitation; when he encountered a small fish, he gently picked it up with his mouth.

Then he trotted to the edge of the stream, placed the fish directly into the water, and opened his mouth to let them go.

The small fish were even stunned, staying motionless in the water, so Dahuang even nudged them with his mouth in the water, pushing them away!

Any woman who saw this scene would feel it was incredibly loving.

Unfortunately, the next second, Dahuang turned around, picked up a large fish, and with a crunching sound, bit it, blood gushing from his mouth, and swallowed it whole.

The scene instantly reversed!

Su Can shook his head and smiled, retracting his gaze, and began to prepare the few large crucian carp he had chosen.

He first butchered the fish and washed them clean in the stream.

Then he found fresh branches, skewered the large crucian carp, and set them up like a barbecue.

He also gathered some dry firewood, took out a lighter, lit it, and rotated the large crucian carp to roast them.

As the heat spread evenly and the roasting continued, a fresh aroma wafted out.

Although there were no seasonings, the natural, wild flavor of the large crucian carp’s flesh was still able to stimulate one’s taste buds and appetite very well.

Su Can hadn’t felt much just now, but now, smelling the aroma, his hunger suddenly surged.

Dahuang was also attracted by the smell of roasted meat, and instantly felt that the lively fish on the ground had lost their appeal.

He ran to Su Can’s side with a drooling face and wagging tail, watching eagerly, transparent saliva continuously flowing from the corners of his mouth, dripping down like threads.

“What do you want?”

Su Can rolled his eyes at his appearance, continuing to turn the branches, evenly roasting the large crucian carp.

Dahuang sat beside him, whining impatiently.

He licked his mouth for a while, then shifted his front paws, looking extremely eager.

Su Can ignored him, felt it was almost ready, picked one up, and ate it.

“Mmm, mmm, good! Delicious! Very tender, indeed, wild things from the mountains are different.”

“It’s so delicious! It’s hard to imagine how fragrant it would be if all the seasonings were available and it was used to make soup.”

Su Can’s mouth was so hot he was hissing, yet he still couldn’t help but feast.

He even swallowed the bones of the crucian carp, chewing them directly and gulping them down.

Su Can could even feel that the powerful stomach acid quickly dissolved the fish bones, converting them into nutrients for his body.

Indeed, a body that had undergone marrow cleansing was powerful inside and out!

This made Su Can eat even more unrestrainedly; in a short while, he had eaten three of the five large crucian carp.

Dahuang watched him eat heartily, whimpering constantly, circling Su Can in agitation.

“Here, here, here, I’ll give you one, go eat!”

With three large crucian carp in his stomach, Su Can was about 70% full, so he threw one to Dahuang and ate the remaining one himself.

After all the commotion, they were full and satisfied.

The sky finally turned completely dark.

The roars of tigers and howls of wolves echoed from the mountains.

The moon also gradually revealed a faint, hazy silhouette.

Su Can looked up at the hazy silhouette of the moon, and his expression also became expectant.