Having purchased Lao Ma and some Red Dates, they were on their way to Northern Youzhou to engage in trade activities. Along the journey, they unexpectedly encountered Yun Yi, who was enjoying a feast of fish.
Seeing the abundant fish in Yun Yi's hands, Guan Yu felt a sudden urge to exchange some Red Dates for a bit of fish to satisfy his appetite. He approached Yun Yi and struck up a conversation, leading to a budding friendship between the two.
Guan Yu, twirling his well-groomed yet still youthful beard, asked Yun Yi, "Young brother Yun, do you seem to have some objections regarding my name?"
Noticing the evident wariness in Guan Yu's eyes, Yun Yi quickly recalled information about him and deduced that he was still being hunted for a bounty. Thus, he responded with a joke to mask his inner thoughts: "No, no! I just thought that seeing your appearance and hearing your name gives me the feeling that you will surely leave a lasting reputation in the future."
Anyone would feel pleased to hear compliments, and Guan Yu was no exception. He chuckled and stroked his chin, saying, "Thank you for your kind words. I am just an ordinary person and never thought much about seeking fame."
Yun Yi smiled in agreement. "The world is ever-changing; who can predict the future? Haha! For now, let’s continue enjoying our meal."
Then he added, "By the way, do we have enough fish? If not, I can go catch some more."
Guan Yu glanced at the pile of fish he had nearly finished off and smiled sheepishly. "There’s plenty; it’s more than enough."
Yun Yi nodded in agreement. "It’s alright; these fish are quite easy to catch."
Guan Yu looked puzzled at Yun Yi's response. "Young brother, this river is only five steps wide; can you really catch such big fish?"
He referred to the large and plump fish Yun Yi had previously caught, each weighing around ten pounds. Such sizable fish typically appeared only in broad rivers.
However, Yun Yi replied casually, "I can't say if there are many big fish here, but at least I can catch them."
As Guan Yu listened with skepticism, he suddenly saw Yun Yi grip his fishing rod and smoothly cast the line onto the water's surface. Guan Yu was taken aback.
"Young brother, it seems you haven't put any bait on your hook."
Yun Yi grinned widely. "I don’t use bait; my way of fishing is a bit different from others."
"What do you mean by different?" Guan Yu asked with a smile.
"Are you trying to learn from Jiang Ziya and willingly take the bait?"
Yun Yi did not respond.
At that moment, a series of small bubbles suddenly emerged from the river, rapidly approaching the White Buoy. As the bubbles reached beneath the White Buoy, it immediately sank down sharply.
Guan Yu's eyes widened as he stared at Yun Yi, who swiftly lifted his fishing rod. Had he caught a fish? Indeed, he had!
Goodness, what level is this guy at?
Guan Yu's eyes were as wide as cowbells, filled with admiration. "Little brother, you truly possess remarkable skills!" he exclaimed inwardly. He couldn't help but reflect: The world is like a game of chess, with masters everywhere; I have been too ignorant in the past. This little brother is extraordinary!
Guan Yu sincerely praised him.
Yun Yi laughed heartily in response, showing no sign of modesty. "Just ordinary, just ordinary; I'm merely ranked third in the world."
Just as he was about to toss the fish onto the rack by the fire to roast it, a deep rumbling sound suddenly echoed from the dense forest in the distance—howling.
Upon hearing that sound, Guan Yu's expression instantly turned alert. He had been hidden on Taihang Mountain for so long that he was all too familiar with it. This was definitely a communication signal among wolves: trouble was brewing; the wolves were coming!
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