Suijun starts with the principle of rewarding diligence.

In the slanting sunlight, the shadows of the two people on the small sampan stretched out long.

The sampan is full of two buckets of fish; today is a day of great success!

Wang Erlang rowed happily, his whole body brimming with inexhaustible energy.

But Bu Qu had other plans in mind.

"Uncle Wang, are there really water monkeys in Blackwater Lake?"

"Of course there is. Wasn't your dad dragged away by the water monkey?"

"Uncle Wang, what I mean is, have you ever seen a water monkey in person?"

"Why would I want to see that nasty thing? I've overheard the fishmongers talking about how aquatic monkeys are incredibly agile in the water. While humans can't exert much strength in the water, aquatic monkeys are surprisingly strong. If you get caught by one in the water, you're almost certainly dead."

Buqu nodded, having formed a general understanding of the water monkey's explanation.

Just like the saying that playing with fire will cause bedwetting, the claim that there are water monkeys in Blackwater Lake is most likely an excuse made up by the fish farm owners and fishing tyrants.

Playing with fire won't cause bedwetting at all; this claim is purely made up to scare children and warn them not to play with fire.

The same principle applies to the monkeys in Blackwater Lake.

The fishing tyrant lured the fishermen to the depths of Blackwater Lake, then sank them into the sea, pinning the blame on the water monkey.

The water monkey is a fabricated story anyway, and it can't be defended. There's no need to worry about it emerging from the water to prove its innocence or have its lies exposed.

Bu Qu stared into the depths of Blackwater Lake, a fierce glint in his eyes: "Since the fishmongers all say so, it seems there really are water monkeys in Blackwater Lake."

Wang Erlang nodded with a simple smile: "Is that even a question? There definitely is! Ah Qu, even though you're skilled in the water, don't go into the deep water. If those water monkeys spot you, you might not be able to escape."

Bu Qu remained noncommittal, his tone indifferent: "That makes sense. If the water monkeys target us, we won't be able to escape..."

The two returned to the lakeside and went their separate ways.

Wang Erlang, carrying two buckets of fish, beamed with pride: "Cuihua, Xiaoya, we've had a great catch today! Let's have a whole fish feast tonight!"

Zhang Cuihua and Wang Xiaoya were weaving straw sandals inside the house.

Upon hearing Wang Erlang's words, a smile involuntarily spread across his face.

Zhang Cuihua leaned closer and saw the two buckets full of fish. Her face lit up with joy: "Second Brother, what incredible luck we have today!"

Wang Xiaoya reached out and took a bucket: "Dad, you've been busy all day, take a rest. Leave the dinner to me."

At this rate, in another two days, the water control capability will be upgraded to the next level.

When that time comes, as long as we lure Li Xian into the water, killing him will be as easy as killing a chicken.