The Big Eel was swimming back and forth just ahead, likely new to this area, hence it hadn't been caught by anyone else yet.
Thinking this, Lin Yang turned to the beautiful woman and said, "Beauty, do you mind if I cast a few times here?"
The woman was momentarily stunned, then burst into delighted laughter, "Of course not, Master Lin, you can cast however you like, go ahead. I'd love nothing more, especially to learn some techniques from you!"
Lin Yang felt a bit embarrassed at her eager attitude.
Nevertheless, he didn't stand on ceremony and went directly in front of the woman, casting his line toward where the pike was.
Whoosh!
The lure hit the water, but only managed to get the fish's attention while it was descending; the pike didn't bite.
Seeing this, Lin Yang began to chant 'bite, bite, bite' in his mind, while simultaneously teasing the lure to attract the Big Eel's attention.
Splash!!
