Chapter 49: Next Time It Must Be a Fish on the Hook

The resource issue was solved. Chen Xiyi did not know how it was solved, but he knew one thing: many people had shown a high Hostility Level toward him.

Some even turned into red names, their names gloriously listed in his enemy column.

They also spread rumors and plotted everywhere, seemingly trying to frame him.

This made Chen Xiyi feel that these people were really petty. What he took wasn’t their things… Oh, if Chen Xiyi hadn’t been involved, many of these resources would likely have been divided among them.

After all, the resources Chen Xiyi gathered in these two rounds were substantial wealth, enough to make many people envious.

If Emperor Li had taken everything, these people wouldn’t dare to say anything. But since Chen Xiyi, an unknown person, took it all, even though they witnessed his grand display of persona, they couldn’t resist hoping for a chance.

“The second batch of resources has arrived. Except for scarce items like gold and jewels, everything else is basically sufficient.”

Gold and silver were still major shortages for Chen Xiyi, such as fully enchanting TNT and then enchanting all the bullets.

“It’s a pity Emperor Li wouldn’t fully support me, otherwise…”

Chen Xiyi knew that Emperor Li wouldn’t truly mobilize the entire nation’s strength to collect these resources for him because Emperor Li understood that his foundation was the Great Li Kingdom. Without a thriving Great Li Kingdom, it would be impossible to gather so many resources.

The seemingly large amount of resources essentially diverted a portion of the output; not all production was handed over to Chen Xiyi.

Otherwise, how could such a huge dynasty provide so little?

Chen Xiyi sensed this, but in reality, it was only a tiny fraction of the assets gathered within the dynasty.

Even this tiny fraction made the nobles in the court envious, from which Chen Xiyi judged that the Li Kingdom was rich in resources and its national power was growing.

A speck of dust from the Great Li Kingdom fell on Chen Xiyi like a mountain, especially since this mountain was called resources. Just two simple batches made Chen Xiyi extremely wealthy.

‘It’s a pity the Jianghu growth isn’t enough, otherwise I’d overthrow Emperor Li myself, become the emperor, and have as many resources as I want.’ Chen Xiyi sighed inwardly.

He didn’t want to be a wise or benevolent emperor; he wanted to be a tyrant or a corrupt ruler. Otherwise, how could he justifiably gather resources?

He could only think about it; there wasn’t much practical use. If he really rebelled to become emperor, the difficulty might be low, but without a solid foundation, his subordinates might disobey, and uprisings to “cleanse the court” would occur frequently.

Better forget it. It was more convenient to rely on his persona advantage, which could be considered a steady, long-term gain.

“Fishing, fishing, no more overthinking.” Chen Xiyi sat by the Landscape Lake and continued fishing.

Recently, the things he fished out were getting stranger.

[You used the Fishing Rod to fish and caught an earthworm.]

“…”

Chen Xiyi expressionlessly pulled the live earthworm off the hook.

He no longer hoped to catch fish; he just wished he wouldn’t hook another person. Even catching furniture or clothes would be fine, or even a Water Monkey.

An earthworm was a minor issue now.

As for aquatic products like fish and shrimp, there was no guarantee after the beginner period, so Chen Xiyi hadn’t seen such catches in a long time.

“I wonder when the next batch of resources will arrive. Compared to fishing, receiving resources is definitely more enjoyable.”

Chen Xiyi sighed. The Home Game really didn’t have many good entertainment options. Chopping trees, mining, farming—he had done these for countless years. Only the randomness of fishing gave him some excitement.

Especially now, he could potentially hook anything that existed in the world’s waters. Unlike in the Homestead, where there were only fish and shrimp, and he couldn’t catch furniture or clothes.

[You used the Fishing Rod to fish and caught a fishbone.]

A vein bulged on Chen Xiyi’s forehead. If he didn’t have to maintain his persona, he would make that fishbone learn what cruelty meant.

He stored it in his Inventory to use as feed later, feeling increasingly annoyed. What kind of junk was this?

“Alright, no more fishing. If I continue, my blood pressure will spike. But what if the next catch is good?”

Just as he was about to pack up, Chen Xiyi thought there might be a chance. For him, fishing wasn’t just fishing; it was more like drawing cards.

“Then, I’ll try once more.”

Chen Xiyi thought that after so many attempts, he might trigger a guaranteed reward.

[You used the Fishing Rod to fish and caught an embroidered shoe.]

“Hiss—” Chen Xiyi sucked in a sharp breath, staring at the wet shoe on the hook, feeling utterly dismayed.

This was just absurd…

“I think I caught an embroidered shoe before. This one might be its pair.” Chen Xiyi felt he was becoming more of a junk collector than a fisherman.

Chen Xiyi realized he didn’t have many ways to pass the time, especially after his resources became plentiful.

Should he go out like other transmigrated protagonists, plagiarize poems at literary gatherings, show off, and win beauties?

Or visit brothels to listen to music and watch performances, with beauties throwing themselves at him?

Forget it. He’d rather go mining than do those things.

They seemed improper. Literary gatherings with women usually didn’t allow men, as the separation of genders was still prevalent.

There were women on the streets, but they were mostly commoners. Women of status rarely went shopping; servants handled their errands.

As for brothels, that was even more ridiculous. It would contradict his persona, and he didn’t care for music or performances anyway. What was so interesting about them?

He couldn’t appreciate such things.

After much thought, only fishing suited him best. Like drawing cards, he just found a spot and waited for the progress bar. Once it finished, he was guaranteed to catch something.

Of course, what he caught wasn’t guaranteed.

It seemed unfair, but it was actually extraordinary.

Only because this world was in the Age of Dharma Decline, with no supernatural elements. In another world, it would mean he could hook various divine or magical items from the waters, equivalent to drawing an SSR card.

Here, he couldn’t draw one because this world’s card pool had no SSR.

“Great Immortal, you are so free. Have you caught many fish?” Emperor Li pushed the door open and entered, speaking in a bold voice.

Behind Emperor Li were Prince Zhuang Wang Li and two Eunuch Officials serving them.

Chen Xiyi didn’t even look up. “Your Majesty, you are also free. Don’t you have official duties to handle?”