Gavin yanked the fishing rod, and a powerful force surged from the river, traveling along the hook, line, and rod.
"This is a big fish!"
He ignored his daughter's dissatisfied voice; at this moment, he had to concentrate fully on fighting the big fish in the river.
As a Golden Tier Adventurer, his strength attribute value was over 500 points.
But at this moment, he kept his strength only between 12-30 points, typical for a Black Iron level.
Because only then could he feel the sensation of resistance, this pure clash of strength, a struggle between equal forces, that was the true charm of fishing!
Eira, watching her father wrestle with the fishing rod, couldn't help but ask curiously, "Dad, can you reel it in?"
"Just watch."
Gavin answered his daughter's question while pulling hard on the fishing rod in his hand.
The process of fishing requires patience, wearing down the fish's strength in the river; whoever relaxes first will lose this confrontation!
"Pfft!"
"Pfft!"
Splashes continuously appeared on the water, and a stronger sense of resistance came from the other end of the fishing rod.
"What great strength! This fish is truly big!"
Gavin couldn't help but exclaim.
"It should be the biggest one!"
However, a smile was on his face; he liked this feeling.
"Pfft!"
A huge splash appeared on the water, and a black shadow leaped out from beneath the surface.
"I've got it!"
Gavin shouted excitedly, and with a sudden pull, the huge fish was dragged out of the river and onto the riverbank.
"What a huge fish!"
Eira exclaimed, her small hand covering her surprised little mouth.
"What kind of fish is this?"
She looked at the struggling big fish on the ground and asked curiously.
The fish's body shimmered with a golden light under the sunlight.
"This is a big carp."
Gavin walked over with a smile, looked at the big carp in front of him, and said, "This carp is at least 1.5 meters long and weighs at least 50 catties."
He squatted down, looked at the big fish, and exclaimed in surprise, "Huh, it seems to be Golden Tier quality."
"Golden Tier quality!?"
Upon hearing the words "Golden Tier quality" Eira immediately looked over with curiosity.
This carp indeed shimmered with a faint golden light, looking very peculiar.
Gavin nodded and said, "Yes, it seems to be a Golden Tier quality big carp."
"Golden Tier quality seems very valuable!"
Eira asked, tilting her head.
"Yes, it should be very valuable."
Gavin said with a smile.
"Wow, this treasure chest!?"
Suddenly, as Eira turned around, she discovered a treasure chest had appeared on the riverbank at some point, emitting a dazzling golden light!
"Treasure chest?"
Upon hearing this, Gavin abruptly turned his head to look.
"Treasure chest?"
He also exclaimed in surprise and looked over.
On the riverbank, a golden treasure chest stood by the river.
The lid of the treasure chest was half-open, revealing the items inside.
There was also a note inside the treasure chest.
It read: [Fishing Reward Treasure Chest]
"Fishing actually gives a treasure chest!?"
Gavin exclaimed in surprise, looking at the treasure chest and the half-open items inside.
Inside were a few copper-colored stones and a pair of boots.
[Copper Ore × 5]
[Goblin Shoes]
[Quality: Black Iron Lower Rank]
[Defense (+1)]
[Immunity (+6)]
"Copper ore, Goblin Shoes?"
Eira took out the items inside and examined them.
Although the name 'copper ore' was peculiar, it was clear at a glance that it was some kind of crafting material.
Immediately, she turned her attention to the equipment named Goblin Shoes.
"Defense plus one, immunity plus six?"
Eira read the equipment bonuses aloud.
"These equipment bonuses are a bit peculiar."
Gavin looked at the Goblin Shoes' attributes, somewhat surprised.
In his opinion, equipment bonuses usually focused on speed, attack, health, and magic, while defense bonuses were generally only on armor equipment.
This piece of equipment not only added defense to shoes but also included the 'immunity' attribute, which was very rare.
It seemed to be a good item.
After thinking for a moment, Gavin told his daughter to put them on and try them.
"Eira, you put them on and try them."
"Got it."
Eira responded and put on the Goblin Shoes.
After putting them on, she immediately felt much lighter.
But there were no more specific changes.
"Dad, hit me."
"Huh?"
Gavin looked puzzled at her words.
"What's wrong? I want to test how good the immunity attribute of this equipment is."
Eira saw her father not moving for a long time, so she had to explain.
Gavin's expression of confusion deepened upon hearing this.
"If I make you cry later, you won't go tell your mom, will you?"
This girl, she actually wanted him to test the immunity attribute.
Did she forget what his strength was?
Truly disrespectful.
"Hmph, of course I will!"
Upon hearing this, Eira crossed her arms over her chest, her ears perked up, and she said with her head held high, as if it were a matter of course.
"Uh..."
Gavin, who was about to make a move, almost choked when he heard his daughter's answer.
Who was it that just said they wanted to test the equipment's attributes?
Now, as soon as her father made a move, she would go and tell.
His daughter, he really raised her in vain.
She was already so good at tricking her father.
Gavin rubbed his forehead speechlessly, then suddenly saw a mine shaft ahead supported by a square door frame.
"Is that a mine shaft?"
Gavin asked doubtfully.
"Yes, it seems like you can mine inside, and there are monsters too."
Eira nodded.
She remembered it being described that way on the map in the farm cabin.
"Hmm, do you want to go inside and take a look? We can test the equipment too."
Gavin turned to Eira and suggested.
"Go inside..."
Eira looked at the dark mine entrance ahead and couldn't help but show fear.
She seemed to have a great phobia of such dark places.
"Didn't you say you wouldn't die here? It's fine to go take a look, and besides, I'll protect you."
Seeing his daughter's change in expression, Gavin pursed his lips slightly and encouraged her.
"But..."
Eira still hesitated to step inside.
After all, it was pitch black and eerie inside; although she wouldn't die, the fear deep in her soul wouldn't easily disappear.
"It's okay, let's go."
Gavin smiled and patted his daughter's shoulder, then led her into the mine shaft.
He knew this might be an opportunity.
Perhaps he could help his daughter overcome her fear of darkness and monsters.
"Alright then..."
Eira hesitated for a moment but finally agreed.
She knew that sometimes, she had to overcome her inner fears.
Especially with her father protecting her.
Having understood this, Eira finally stopped being timid.
Gavin led his daughter into the mine shaft, and it immediately became dark.
Inside was a huge stone cave, with an iron box hanging on the rock wall in front of them, and two passages on either side. One was blocked by stones, and the other was lined with iron shelves on the ground, and a gray square "iron box."
That was all they saw.
"Stay behind me, I'll check what's inside first."
Gavin whispered to his daughter.