Chapter 5: Wait, what's being fished up?

"Ten lures, that's enough for me to fish for thirty days!"

"Ah, still not enough!" Lin Yan sighed.

Since his successful opening of the exquisite blind box, Lin Yan had been captivated by these lures. Cultivation? Why bother when fishing is so much more enjoyable?

In the days that followed, Lin Yan was either fishing or on his way to fish.

"Ding, congratulations, host, for gaining one month's Devil Fruit proficiency."

"Ding, congratulations, host, for gaining one month's Busoshoku Haki proficiency."

"Ding, congratulations, host, for obtaining a copy of 'The Plum in the Golden Vase Volume 1.'"

"Ding, congratulations, host..."

Lin Yan often hoarded his rewards, preferring to open the blind boxes after amassing a substantial stockpile. However, unable to resist his curiosity, he decided to open one exquisite blind box after another, fishing for treasures.

"Wait, what did I just get?" Lin Yan suddenly looked up and quickly glanced toward the system warehouse. In the next second, Lin Yan was puzzled.

"The Plum in the Golden Vase ??" Lin Yan's expression shifted from surprise to shock. This... this... wasn't this the book that was popular nationwide a while back?

Lin Yan's face grew serious as he called out, "System, what is this thing I hooked up while fishing? Do you think I, Lin, would read this kind of book?"

What a joke. I have my pride and dignity! Who would be interested in such books?

"Respected host, should I destroy 'The Plum in the Golden Vase ?" the system prompted.

"Uhm..." Lin Yan hesitated at the thought of destroying the book. After rubbing his chin, he resolutely said, "Forget it, since this was obtained through fishing, let's not waste it."

As he said this, Lin Yan looked somewhat embarrassed. He insisted that he only wanted to have a quick look, really. You have to believe me.

As a modern young man, Lin Yan felt that a book like this couldn't faze him. During his leisure time, occasionally reading it might even be good for his health.

The older generation often said, to be healthy and long-lived, smoke, drink, eat fatty meat, sleep late, wake up late, don't exercise, and spend time with the opposite sex.

During his free time, Lin Yan glanced around to ensure no one was watching before secretly taking out "The Plum in the Golden Vase " Opening the first page, he was captivated by the dazzling and alluring words.

Of course, the first page didn't impress Lin Yan, who considered himself experienced. But as the story progressed, the pace quickened, and the thrilling scenes unfolded.

As Lin Yan kept turning the pages, the power of the first of the "Four Great Wonderful Books" was revealed. Lin Yan felt an adrenaline rush through his body, unable to stop.

"Wow, this is exciting!" Lin Yan exclaimed. "I didn't expect that after crossing into the pirate world, I could still enjoy such benefits!"

He flipped through "The Plum in the Golden Vase " continuously, becoming more engrossed. Who needs fishing when there's "The Plum in the Golden Vase "?

It's undeniable, the first of the Four Great Wonderful Books, "The Plum in the Golden Vase," truly deserves its reputation as a masterpiece. Despite being at the top level in the New World, Lin Yan, like any normal man, found it irresistible.

...

At the same time, at the port of the island, Captain Izou of the Whitebeard Pirates' Sixteenth Division arrived in hiding. This area was Whitebeard Pirates' territory, and the island bore their flag. The residents were being threatened by other pirates.

Izou face darkened as he brought the members of the Whitebeard Pirates' Sixteenth Division. Due to the distance, it took a day to travel.

However, when he arrived at the scene, Izou was puzzled. Contrary to what he imagined, the village wasn't devastated. Apart from a slight smell of burning, the village was intact. What's going on?

Izou settled the villagers and inquired about what had happened. He learned that someone named "Lin" had helped them and defeated the Axe Pirates.

Izou was surprised. The Axe Pirates had a bounty of 150 Million and were ruthless. Wherever they went, they left only ruins. But now, the entire crew had vanished overnight without leaving a single body behind. This was unbelievable.

"Lin?" Izou squinted his eyes, remembering the name.

...

"Interesting, I'd really like to meet this guy named Lin!" Izou rubbed his chin. "Leon, what do you think of him?"

Leon, the vice-captain of the Sixteenth Division, one of Izou's most trusted subordinates, thought for a moment before responding, "Being able to wipe out the Axe Pirates single-handedly in one night, he must be extraordinarily strong."