Abyss Summoner-Chapter 289 - 284: Hunting the Fish Tide

Qingshui River.

The mother river of the city.

As the river running through the city, it is home to many fish species. What's more, with the city's intentional preservation efforts, human fishing is prohibited. Even before the apocalypse, it was a famous ecological sight.

No one knows exactly how many fish are inside.

Hunting Dog stood at one end of the river, feeling that since joining the fishing team, this was the most unbelievable time of his life.

Hunting Dog is human.

Just like Scythe, their nickname origin is the same, simply wanting to make a name for themselves in the Economic Development Zone.

Hunting Dog's sense of smell is very keen, strangely enough, he hasn't awakened any powers, but his sense of smell has been enhanced. As long as he has smelled something once, if it appears within a thousand meters, he can accurately detect it.

An astonishing Talent.

For this reason, he was recruited into the investigation department, and after some effort, he became the leader of a ten-member scout team.

This is a very common phenomenon.

Over time, similar cases to Hunting Dog's are becoming more frequent. Many ordinary people, although not becoming professionals, have enhanced abilities.

Such as vision, agility, strength, or smell. Although these enhancements are insignificant compared to professionals, they can be considered outliers among humans. If ordinary people are 0, and professionals are 1, then these people would be the number in between, 0.5.

The energy in the air has changed.

More and more energy is altering the air and atmosphere of this planet.

The cause of all this is the Dimension Walls beginning to thin, and energy from other dimensions has poured out and gathered together.

This world is like a body, and this energy is like gourmet food. After absorbing enough nutrients, the originally weak body gradually becomes strong and powerful.

Humans, too, are among the beneficiaries.

Enhancement for all.

Is no longer a luxury.

Hunting Dog stood by the riverbank, his eyes slightly dazed. He simply cannot describe what he has seen and heard during this time. At first, he thought the Economic Development Zone was just an ordinary shelter, but after spending time here, it turned out to be quite different.

Too many impossibilities have become possible here.

Walls erected overnight, skeletons guarding the city, hanging corpse trees planted outside the city, and insect meat factories. The Economic Development Zone was not destroyed by the apocalypse; instead, it welcomed a second development.

Compared to these things, the most memorable thing for him was the arrival of a certain professional in the Economic Development Zone not long ago.

As the scout team leader, Hunting Dog is not a small fry who hasn't seen the world. For him, professionals aren't all that rare. But not long ago, he received an assignment to escort a professional in a fishing operation.

Initially, Hunting Dog considered this a routine task. But when he saw the person, he was momentarily stunned.

A mermaid.

A real mermaid.

She had a petite stature and a beautiful face. She seemed reticent, becoming flushed after saying just a few words to others. However, her arrival was destined to attract much attention.

A fish tail replaced her legs, attached beneath the girl.

Being near her felt like being near the ocean; Hunting Dog even smelled a hint of the sea, refreshing his mind.

Hunting Dog was somewhat entranced.

Though it may seem fanciful, when Hunting Dog saw her, it was as if he had glimpsed the true meaning of life, turning him into a different person.

Many people warned him that she was one of the inner circle of an influential figure, and rumors even suggested she might be one of that big man's private affairs, but he was unable to control his feelings.

This world is dangerous.

Even as a team leader, Hunting Dog's nerves remained taut, and he still felt fear when facing monsters.

But after meeting her, everything changed. His many unsettled thoughts found a home, even though he repeatedly told himself it was just a dream, he couldn't control his gaze.

Just observing from afar was enough; that was his only wish.

Seventeen years old.

An age like a blooming flower.

Since then, Hunting Dog began to carefully dress himself. Through some channels, he got a few well-fitting clothes, even starting to trim his hair. So much so, he contemplated whether to change his nickname. Hunting Dog? Who knows why he chose such a name originally.

When he saw the girl, everyone was captivated by her appearance.

But when she displayed her abilities, it further astonished some people.

On a clear day, due to the snow, the river had begun to freeze. Even for an adult, cutting through the ice would require some preparation time.

However, when the girl floated onto the ice, everything changed. Cracks appeared in the originally hard ice, and then the once-stilled river slowly started to flow.

This was not the end.

The girl waved her hand and sang odd notes, and shortly the river began to boil, countless fat fish appeared around the girl.

Everyone's mouths hung open.

After a while, some awakened people began to shout, "Move quick!"

Prepared fishing nets were cast into the river. Due to genetic mutation, these fish had also transformed, with palm-sized carp growing into half-meter-long monsters. Additionally, some fish even grew to two meters in length and could shoot ice harpoons to harm people.

However, Warriors do not always take a beating. Once the fish come ashore, their strength is reduced by at least fifty percent. With the help of guns and blades, no matter how terrifying the fish, they become mere corpses.

In just one day, the catch exceeds five thousand pounds!

A staggering number.

What does this signify?

It suggests that alongside insect meat, the Economic Development Zone now has another source of food.

Moreover, compared to the fishy insect meat, fish meat is tastier and more nutritious.

Imagine fish meat made into broth or dried fish. Most people's throats were starting to move, eager to taste this long-lost delicacy.

Hunting Dog will never forget that moment, feeling the young girl might be a messenger sent from heaven specifically to rescue the Economic Development Zone.

As a talented team leader, Hunting Dog's proper place is in the investigation group, where he would have more opportunity for advancement.

Originally, Hunting Dog thought so, too.

But after meeting her, everything changed; protecting her is no longer a task but a mission.

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