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The rhythmic creak of the boat faded as Kung Lao tugged the rope, expecting a mundane haul. His muscles tensed, knuckles whitening against the fiber. With a heavy *thud*, the net collapsed onto the deck, water cascading off its mesh. He frowned, peering into the wet tangle. Amidst the dripping seaweed and splashing scales, a figure stirred—half man, half fish. Kung Lao’s confident smirk faltered, replaced by sheer, unadulterated shock at the impossible catch.