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Chapter 453 - 453 442 Meeting on a Narrow Path

453: Chapter 442: Meeting on a Narrow Path 453: Chapter 442: Meeting on a Narrow Path The partner’s name had already been reported, and according to the rules, only the captain was responsible for drawing lots, which meant only Zhou could do it.

Yue Feng just being a team member, didn’t qualify!

That left Yue Feng feeling frustrated!

He hadn’t used his Active Skill cooldown for over a month because he’d been saving it to dominate today, but now, he couldn’t even use it for drawing.

After breakfast, the two of them, very experienced, checked their fishing equipment in advance to make sure nothing was forgotten or overlooked before driving to the competition area.

On the way to the area, Yue Feng casually asked, “Zhou, how are we planning for the competition today?”

Zhou Ziqing said, “There are no specific requirements for the order of entering the competition, so in my opinion, we decide the order based on the position we draw!

If it’s far from the deep-water area, I’ll go first; if it’s in the shallow water area, then you go first, Yue!”

“Is there any particular reason?

I didn’t quite catch your meaning!”

Zhou Ziqing explained, “Newly released fish will definitely gather in the shallow water areas, you surely know that!

If it’s in the deep-water area, the chances of successfully targeting Big Qing are quite low.

I’ll scout the situation first, and you follow up!

If we draw the shallow water area, then the target is clear, go straight for the green fish!”

With that explanation, Yue Feng understood.

The reasoning was sound, although Zhou positioned himself a tad higher, subconsciously thinking his fishing skills were superior to Yue Feng’s.

This detail didn’t bother Yue Feng, he nodded, “Alright, let’s do as you said!

Are the screws for making the bait ready?”

“Jia Xiaochuan has already bought them!

Selected individually!

But I personally feel that they should only be a backup plan.

As far as I know, all these green fish released have been reared in farms and have grown up eating pellets, so the effectiveness of these screws is questionable!”

“Oh, then let’s prepare for both cases.

It seems the rules aren’t strictly requiring solo fishing; we can adjust if there are any issues in between!”

“Exactly!

With so many people in the competition, the requirements aren’t strict.

Keep your eyes peeled at the venue!

Communicate and adjust as soon as any information comes up.”

“Uh-huh!”

At 6:30, they arrived at the competition area.

From a distance, they could see the staff in charge of directing at the intersection.

Yue Feng and Zhou got out of the car, unloaded their equipment, Jia Xiaochuan followed the directions to park the car, and the three of them casually entered the outside preparation area of the competition site.

There was some time before the opening ceremony, and without any prior agreement, the two men sprang into action — opening bait, adjusting floats, preparing bait, all in an orderly fashion.

Yue Feng was well-prepared this time, with one portion of commercial bait and one portion of pellet-type bait, both already steeped with small amounts of herbal medicine and Medicinal Wine, ready to use.

Zhou was no less prepared, with even more experience in competitions.

His preparations took even more into account, even ready with Rice Wine and Lure for catching wild crucian in the reservoir!

A while later, the field control loudspeaker sounded, calling all competitors to assemble at the main stage, announcing that the opening ceremony would start in five minutes!

Yue Feng didn’t care much about these formalities, he followed behind Zhou Ziqing, casually making his way over, and kept his head down while waiting for the opening ceremony to end.

A local authority figure took the stage, holding a script, and went on a speech spree.

Yue Feng didn’t quite catch what was being said.

However, the athletes’ oath segment that followed did pique Yue Feng’s interest.

The Sparrow God, whom he had seen at dinner the previous day, stepped up as the athlete’s representative to take the oath, making a pretty solid impression.

“Old Sparrow even became a representative!

Director Xie has really put effort into this!” Zhou Ziqing commented, seemingly with an insinuation.

Yue Feng: “I looked up Sparrow God, and isn’t he also a Third Level Master?”

“Hmm, yes!

But it’s a bit overrated!

He’s well acquainted with some top teams.

When chasing competitions, no one targeted him, allowing him to sneak into the Third Level,” Zhou Ziqing said dismissively.

“Oh!

Got it!”

After the oath had been completed, the opening ceremony concluded, and all the athletes prepared to draw lots for entry!

“I’m going to draw lots now!

Wait for my good news!” Zhou Ziqing said.

“Hmm, the toughest job is yours.

Good luck!” Yue Feng clenched his fist and made a cheering gesture.

As the team captain went to draw lots, Yue Feng was also busy, organizing the equipment with Jia Xiaochuan, the two of them each carrying a set of gear, waiting to enter.

It wasn’t long before Zhou Ziqing came back looking a bit upset.

“What number did you draw, Brother Zhou?”

Zhou Ziqing shook his head, “Not the best, 68!”

“Number 68?

Which side might that be?” Yue Feng asked, puzzled.

“Southeast corner over there.

If we really have to define it, it’s at the boundary of deep and shallow waters!

The only advantage of this spot is it’s slightly shielded from the wind, which makes casting easier, but it’s not an ideal spot!”

“So, what’s the plan for entry?” Yue Feng continued to inquire.

“I’ll go first and test the waters!”

“Alright!”

After discussing the strategy, they began verifying their rods and entered the venue.

The whole process allowed a maximum rod length of 7.2 meters, with spares permitted, and teammates could assist, unlike the more stringent CAA competitions—it was essentially just going through the motions!

The designated competition area was demarcated at the northeast corner of the reservoir, right below where they had stocked fish the previous day.

The space between the two fishing spots was five meters, spacious enough, with each spot marked by a conspicuous sign at the rear to distinguish them.

The three men, each carrying two sets of equipment, followed Zhou Ziqing deep into the venue to find their assigned fishing spot.

From above, this location truly wasn’t the best, lacking any protruding submerged rocks, instead featuring a wind-sheltered indent along the shore—a spot rarely chosen by wild anglers at usual reservoirs.

Once the fishing box was set up, Yue Feng activated the “Fishing Spot Selection Skill” to have a look; fortunately, the spot didn’t show an obvious gray color, at least offering some chance of winning!

With the temperature very high during the day, Zhou Lao set up his fishing box and then unfolded a sunshade.

He was hammering a spike into the soil beneath his feet when a neighboring competitor approached.

“Damn, what rotten luck!” a somewhat familiar voice exclaimed.

From seven or eight meters away, Yue Feng turned around upon hearing the approaching person’s movements and smiled, seeing Sparrow God and his partner Da Fei—the coarse remark had been made by Da Fei.

Zhou Ziqing also turned around and after noticing the two “acquaintances,” nodded at Sparrow God as a form of greeting.

“What a coincidence!

Brother Fei, which number are you at?” Yue Feng asked casually.

Da Fei replied, “Number 67!

This round’s a bust!

What a terrible spot!

So unlucky!”

“Same here!

Keep at it!” Yue Feng exchanged a few polite words, then started fiddling with his own drone.

Yue Feng also set up an umbrella at the live broadcast spot designated just behind the fishing position.

Since Zhou Lao was competing, his main task was to live broadcast the morning’s competition!

With the preparations complete and the drone successfully connected to the live broadcasting platform, Yue Feng also started the live broadcast on his phone.