6: information

Three months of crisis loomed, like a sword hanging over his head, stimulating every nerve in Gao De.

The key to breaking this predicament, just as he had insighted before, lay in the Eight Hundred Li Dongting Lake itself, in those Spirit Fish farms managed by countless cultivation Families!

"The Sects and Families on the lake are all skilled at raising Spirit Fish, producing all kinds of scaled spiritual food, aquatic spiritual plants..." Lin Xiaofan's envious tone seemed to still echo in his ears.

These Spirit Fish, carefully fed and containing abundant spiritual essence, were no longer unreachable rumors to Gao De, but resources that could be tangibly converted into Bloodline energy to enhance his strength!

Devouring them was far more efficient than searching for those wild fish and shrimp that had accidentally gained sentience in the pond.

His goal was clear—within three months, he must significantly increase his strength by plundering the Spirit Fish from these farms, at least to the point where he could conceal himself under the exploration of a "Spirit Observation Mirror," or have the ability to resist or even escape when encountering patrolling Disciples!

However, a frontal assault was tantamount to suicide.

He needed intelligence, a plan, and a perfect "prey."

He once again used Lin Xiaofan to inquire more specifically about the surrounding cultivation Families, focusing on those with relatively weaker strength, smaller farming scales, and relatively remote locations, which would be easy for him to act and retreat from.

Soon, a suitable target entered his view: the "Bai Family," located on the edge of the Green Wave Sect's sphere of influence, near a dangerous place called "Turbulent Reef."

The Bai Family mainly raised a type of First Order Low Grade Spirit Fish called "Golden Scale Crucian Carp."

The gold-attribute spiritual essence contained in this Spirit Fish was quite beneficial for tempering scales and strengthening his demonic body, which perfectly matched Gao De's current needs.

The head of the Bai Family had the highest cultivation base, only at the sixth level of Qi Refining, and the Family was not populous.

Because their farm was close to "Turbulent Reef," the underwater environment was complex with undercurrents, which actually caused some natural weak points in their underwater Formation.

"Turbulent Reef... complex waters..." A glimmer of light flashed in Gao De's cold vertical pupils.

To him, this was not an obstacle, but an excellent cover!

His Water Control Art and Breath Concealment talents could exert their maximum effect in this environment.

He did not hesitate anymore and started to prepare.

In the following days, Gao De lurked deep in the cave during the day, fully Cultivating the Dragon Transformation Merit and Bone Refining Art, tempering his demonic body, and accelerating the process of refining his transverse bone.

At night, he would quietly leave the pond, practicing the fine control of Water Control Art in relatively safe waters nearby, especially how to maintain ultimate concealment and swift movement in turbulent and chaotic water currents.

He simulated the situations he might encounter: how to silently break through the weak points of the Formation, how to quickly and accurately hunt Spirit Fish, how to use the complex waters to shake off possible tracking after succeeding...

At the same time, he also used Lin Xiaofan to exchange a few of the best-quality "stock" Spirit Fish from the pond for a water map marking the general location of the Bai Family's farm and some dangerous areas of "Turbulent Reef," as well as a small piece of "Spirit Disturbance Stone" that was said to be able to weakly interfere with the operation of low-level Formations.

It was the lowest quality goods Lin Xiaofan could get, but it might be useful to Gao De.

Everything was ready, he only needed the east wind.

On a dark, windy night with rising waves on the lake, Gao De slid out of the cave like a ghost.

His jet-black scales blended perfectly into the night, and his Breath Concealment talent was in full operation, making him seem to have become a part of the lake water itself.

He followed the planned route, avoiding main shipping lanes and areas where Cultivators might be active, and sneaked toward the direction of the Bai Family's farm.

The hundred-li waterway was not far with the blessing of Water Control Art.

When he approached the "Turbulent Reef" area, he clearly felt the turbulence of the water and the increase in power.

Huge reefs cast ferocious shadows underwater, and currents were like invisible arms, trying to pull everything into the abyss.

Gao De was not frightened but happy.

He shuttled flexibly between the reefs and undercurrents, just like a fish returning to its hometown; the complex hydrological environment became his best protective color.

According to the water map and his own spiritual sense, he quickly locked onto the location of the Bai Family's farm.

It was a body of water covered by a pale white light shield.

Inside the shield, countless crucian carps with golden-red luster were swimming, and the spiritual essence they emitted made Gao De's blood boil.

He did not act rashly but patiently lurked behind a huge reef on the outskirts of the farm, observing carefully.

Sure enough, just as the intelligence indicated, the defensive Formation of the farm on the side close to "Turbulent Reef" was significantly dimmer due to the long-term impact of chaotic water currents and the spiritual interference of the reefs, and one could even vaguely see some subtle energy ripples fluctuating unstably.

This is it!

Gao De took a deep breath of water, wrapped the inferior "Spirit Disturbance Stone" with Demonic Power, aimed at the position where the energy fluctuation was most chaotic on the Formation shield, and shot it out silently.

"Hum..."

The Spirit Disturbance Stone touched the shield, making an extremely slight humming sound. The Formation light at that spot flickered violently, and a short, unstable gap appeared, just big enough for him to pass through!

Opportunities are fleeting!

Gao De's tail fin flicked violently, and his body was like an arrow off the string, wrapped in a layer of water film condensed by Water Control Art, instantly passing through the gap and drilling into the interior of the farm!

The Spiritual Qi, several times thicker, rushed toward his face.

In front of him were groups of fat and attractive Golden Scale Crucian Carps!

The hunting moment has arrived!

Gao De turned into the most efficient harvester, no longer holding back anything.

He opened his huge mouth, like a black whirlwind of death, crazily shuttling and devouring among the school of fish!

【 Devouring: Golden Scale Crucian Carp (First Order Low Grade Spirit Fish) 】

【 Obtained Bloodline energy: +0.08% 】

【 Obtained Bloodline energy: +0.08% 】 ...

The warm current surged in his body like a broken levee!

His scales flowed with black light, the metallic luster on the edges became more and more obvious, and those two golden thin lines were like coming alive, glowing slightly!

Demonic Power was growing crazily, and the process of refining the transverse bone was also accelerating!

He devoured greedily, seizing this power that could change his destiny against time!

However, just as he was immersed in the pleasure of his rapidly increasing strength, a strong sense of warning suddenly rose in his heart!

On the island in the core area of the farm, a radiance suddenly lit up, and a shocked and angry voice sounded:

"What kind of monster dares to commit crimes against my Bai Family's fishery?!"

A sharp Sword Qi broke the water surface and slashed straight toward Gao De's location!

He was discovered.

The information was wrong; this is a Late Stage Cultivator.

Gao De was shocked, but not panicked.

He abandoned further devouring without hesitation, suddenly turned around, his Demonic Power erupted, and he pushed Water Control Art to the limit, like a black lightning, rushing toward the slowly closing Formation gap he came from!

"Want to run? Stay!" The Bai Family Cultivator was obviously extremely angry, and another stronger Sword Qi followed!

Gao De felt the fatal threat coming from behind, violently swung his tail fin, made a sharp turn in the water, and narrowly avoided the edge of the Sword Qi.

The Sword Qi grazed his scales and exploded a mass of chaotic water waves at the bottom of the water.

Under the cover of the water waves, Gao De's speed increased again, instantly rushing out of the Formation gap, and plunged into the complex and chaotic "Turbulent Reef" waters outside without looking back.

"Chase! Never let that monster fish run!" The Bai Family Cultivator's roar came from behind, but it was soon blocked by the surging undercurrents and reefs, becoming blurred.

Gao De dared not stop for a moment, pushing Breath Concealment and Water Control Art to the limit, as if blending into the darkness and turbulence, and after a few turns in the intricate reef group, he completely disappeared.

Not until he confirmed he was completely safe did he stop in a hidden crevice of a reef, feeling the surging power in his body and the lingering thrill.

【 Gao De 】

Race: dragon blood Wuyue (First Order Late Stage)

Bloodline: Dragon Fish (15.8%)

Talent: Hard Scales (Green), Breath Concealment (Deep Green)

Skill: Water Control Art (Proficient)

Legacy: Dragon Transformation Merit (Fragmented), Bone Refining Art (Entry)

One adventure, Bloodline energy increased by more than 2%!

And it directly broke through to the First Order Late Stage!

Although the process was thrilling and he was almost left behind, the harvest was huge!

He looked back at the direction of the Bai Family's farm, and there was no lingering fear in his cold vertical pupils, only a more burning ambition.

Although the information was slightly off, his plan was still successful.

"This is just the beginning... Green Wave Sect's farms, wait for me..."

He whispered hoarsely, then blended into the darkness again, returning toward the direction of the pond.

There was still time before "Water Purification," and he needed to digest this harvest and find the next target.

The path to dragon transformation is destined to be full of plunder and risk.

And he has already taken a firm and bloody step on this path.