Chapter 171: Lin'an
Deep within Heart Lake Island, at a secluded water bay.
Five Terraces Sect Master He Yuzhou still sat cross-legged on that square bluestone, holding a green bamboo fishing rod, his aura merging with the surrounding mountains and waters as one.
The water rippled silently, and that plain white figure seemed to condense from the water vapor itself, appearing noiselessly on the bluestone beside him, likewise casting a line into the water.
The two remained silent for a moment, with only the rustling sound of the breeze passing through the treetops and the faint sound of lake water lapping against the shore stones.
Suddenly, the fishing rod in He Yuzhou's hand dipped slightly, the rod tip lightly touching the water surface, spreading out circles of ripples.
His wrist steadily lifted, and a plump fish with silver scales was pulled from the water, struggling and glinting in the sunlight.
He Yuzhou skillfully removed the fish and placed it in the fish basket beside him, his movements unhurried.
His gaze remained on the water surface, as if asking casually, "Have you seen 'Heart Devourer'?"
The white-clothed person beside him also kept his eyes on his own float, his voice flat and waveless, "Only once. The Demon Sect's main force is engaged in fierce conflict with the Tianbao Upper Sect, under immense pressure. The main altar has ordered all branch altars that their primary task at this stage is to lie low, develop, grow stronger, and accumulate strength. As the master of the Yunlin branch altar, Heart Devourer will not appear easily, and all actions prioritize stability."