As a Fisherman, My Fish Can Level Up
Chapter 410 - Chapter 410 Chapter 296 The Inspiration from the Video

Chapter 410: Chapter 296: The Inspiration from the Video Chapter 410: Chapter 296: The Inspiration from the Video “Get ready, three, two, one, pull hard!”

As Chu Mingcheng’s command sounded, the moment Jiang Luoluo took the fishing rod out of the hole, she immediately yanked back with all her might.

However, the fish’s strength was surprisingly great, and even with the two of them working together, it still pulled them forward against the ship’s rail.

It was only because Chu Mingcheng now used his immense strength to hold firm and slightly release tension that she didn’t crash directly into it.

This enormous spearfish was an insurmountable challenge for Jiang Luoluo, fortunately, the main effort wasn’t hers, she was just assisting.

Judging by the angle of the fishing line, the spearfish was swimming away from them in the upper layers of water, straight ahead.

Although some tension was released, the hook was deeply embedded. It seemed impossible for the fish to gill-breathe its way out, unless the line broke.

This didn’t worry Chu Mingcheng since the fishing line was very strong.

As long as they didn’t force it, coupled with good fishing skill, it was possible to catch not just fish weighing a few hundred pounds, but even those weighing a ton.

Chu Mingcheng took a couple of deep breaths and felt he had adapted to the pull. He then reached out to stop the reel handle that was spinning with the fleeing spearfish.

“Ding ding ding ding…” With the handle under control, the reel’s tensioner immediately emitted a series of rapid collision sounds.

The fishing rod also made continual “creaking” noises, bending further down as the spearfish’s surge was halted.

Chu Mingcheng didn’t clamp down on the handle firmly, he just slightly slowed the speed at which the line was let out.

Of course, his strength was enough to completely stop the line from unspooling, but the force of that instant pull could easily snap the line.

He trusted the quality of the fishing line, but he couldn’t afford to gamble with it.

In just this brief period, the spearfish surged out more than three hundred meters.

Now, with Chu Mingcheng pressing the handle, the spearfish’s swimming speed slowly began to decrease, giving both the rod and the line some buffer room.

Jiang Luoluo gripped the fishing rod with both hands, tucked in his embrace, her pearly teeth tightly clenched, the knuckles inside her gloves turning white from the pressure.

She felt the power transferred through the fishing rod become heavier with Chu Mingcheng’s manipulation, quickly depleting her stamina and knowing she couldn’t hold on much longer.

She had fished for golden spearfish alone and flagfish as well, but this was her first encounter with such a large spearfish tonight.

This spearfish felt tireless, charging mindlessly like a mad bull.

At least with golden spearfish and the flatfin flagfish she had caught before, there would occasionally be a pause after the first burst, a chance to rest and recover.

Yet this spearfish never stopped, with the rod tip frequently swaying side to side, as if it was shaking its head to gill-breathe while swimming.

Energy was slowly being squeezed from her body, Jiang Luoluo didn’t know how long she had lasted; it felt like an eternity, yet the fish still had strength.

However, in reality, only seventeen minutes had passed.

Chu Mingcheng too grasped the fishing rod, constantly controlling the pace of the fish’s escape while also paying attention to the line’s condition.

Under his control, after more than ten minutes, the spearfish had extended the line by only about one hundred meters, a significantly weaker pull than at the start without restraint.

But Jiang Luoluo was now drained, and Chu Mingcheng could feel her fatigue.

Thus, he gently nudged the top of her head with his chin, softly saying, “Luoluo, come out and rest for a bit, have some water and a snack.”

“This fish won’t be easy to catch; I’ll need your help later.”

“Okay, I’ll take a break first.” Jiang Luoluo knew that being exhausted was of no use, only by recovering could she be of more help.

So without making a fuss, she seized an opportunity to release the fishing rod and crawled out from Chu Mingcheng’s embrace.

Without her, the difficulty of controlling the fish undoubtedly increased.

Chu Mingcheng felt the pull grow stronger as he leaned against the ship’s rail for support to lessen his burden, yet the reel handle that was turning slowly before sped up a bit.

He no longer exhibited the ease he had when catching golden spearfish before, his arm muscles bulged prominently, veins standing out.

“Thrilling!” Chu Mingcheng grinned, his expression showing excitement.

Jiang Luoluo might seem like a delicate woman, but just now she had shared a significant part of the burden, allowing him to face the spearfish calmly.

But now, all the pressure was on him.

However, the increase in difficulty also ignited the competitive spirit deep within him.

At this moment, his adrenaline was surging, and the pressure exerted by the spearfish seemed to decrease abruptly.

He pulled on the fishing rod with both hands, preventing the fish from swimming comfortably while further depleting its strength.

Meanwhile, Jiang Luoluo went to the kitchen for some water and then found a large bag of snacks.

Inside were various high-calorie treats like beef jerky and chocolate.

It was already time for a late-night snack, and after expending so much energy fishing, her stomach was growling.

But there was no time to prepare a proper meal, so she settled for some snacks instead.

After eating a piece of fried pork rind, two pork flake packs, and two pieces of chocolate, her stomach felt less empty.

Taking a breather, she took the warm water and various snacks and went outside.

She fed Chu Mingcheng water and snacks to replenish his energy.

Although he had the ability to convert life energy to restore his stamina, hunger pangs wouldn’t go away.

Now with Jiang Luoluo feeding him, he felt a bit more energized.

After snacking, another ten or so minutes passed.