Chapter 1: The Boy Who Raised Fish
Green Jade Islands, the foundation-establishing Li Family.
As the sun barely rose above the clouds and the dawn sky was still early, numerous Li Clan members were already hurrying towards their own fish ponds.
A light boat broke through the mist on the water, agile and lively, stirring up ripples that glinted with fragmented gold.
Li Quanqing was seated on the boat, appearing to be only sixteen or seventeen years old, with a tall figure and well-proportioned features. Even in simple clothing, he could not hide his spirit light.
Not seen to be poling or rowing, mana streamed out in wisps, allowing him to steer the fishing boat through the winds and waves, speeding forward.
A hundred boats raced along, and the cool mist hit their faces, energizing the clan members who rose early.
Before long, a vast stretch of lotus flowers came into view—delicate pink and pristine white, bulbs poised to bloom, while rollicking dewdrops cascaded from the fresh green lotus leaves.
These lotus flowers were distributed in an orderly fashion, creating a picturesque scene that divided the water surface into numerous fish ponds, barely concealing the schools of fish swimming below.
"Quanqing, you're up so early again!"
A fishing boat drew near, on which sat an old man with gray hair and beard, wearing a raincoat and a bamboo hat, with steam rising from a purple sand pot on the stove.
"Uncle Nineteen, have you had your meal? I meditated all night and feel invigorated, so I came a bit earlier," Li Quanqing replied with a smile, gesturing with the dry food he had brought.