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The onlookers by the riverbank, upon seeing something flying through the air, wore expressions on their faces that mirrored those of the group in front of me. Some even jumped up, reaching out to grab at the sky. Only the newcomers remained, snapping photos with their phones of the fairy standing above the water.
Our Pavilion was not far from the shore, and a few objects flew directly toward us. Although there weren't many, everyone could easily catch a dozen or so pea-sized beads if they reached out.
The moment I caught those beads, I immediately activated my Yin-Yang Eyes to examine them closely. The beads were entirely emerald green, appearing crystal clear like green crystals; however, they felt soft and squishy in my hand, not hard at all.
Peering into one of the beads with my Yin-Yang Eyes, I discovered a trace of blood energy hidden within it. After careful discernment, I finally recognized the origin of the bead in my hand.
A glint flashed in my eyes as I quickly tossed the beads into my mouth and began chewing eagerly. I muttered to myself, "Wow, these must be Fish Eggs laid by a Fish Demon with Centuries of Cultivation. This is my first time eating something like this; the taste is absolutely amazing."
After finishing the Fish Eggs in my mouth, I intended to grab some more, but unfortunately, I was too slow. The few remaining Fish Eggs were snatched up in an instant. The onlookers still hadn’t realized what had happened.
I glanced at the people inside the Pavilion and noticed that only White Alliance had managed to grab a lot. His hands were filled with Fish Eggs, and his pockets were stuffed full as well; I wondered how he managed to get so many.
Seeing White Alliance devouring his Fish Eggs with an expression of pure enjoyment made me feel a bit envious. I swallowed hard and said, "White Alliance, you should eat those quickly; if you wait too long, they’ll spoil. If you can’t finish them all, I can help you out."
White Alliance looked up at me warily and pulled his pocket of Fish Eggs closer to himself. He replied cautiously, "Jiang Ling, don’t even think about it. I don’t have enough for myself; I won’t share with you."
"What do you take me for, White Alliance? Am I someone who would steal your things?" I scoffed and turned back to look at the river. At that moment, a space cleared on the bank where a girl in a white dress stood in the center. At her feet lay a giant Strange Fish that was larger than she was.
I glanced at the Strange Fish and sensed a faint aura of demonic energy emanating from it; it was likely a Fish Demon that had just begun to cultivate its intelligence—definitely no more than ten years into its practice.
Looking over at the Loli standing next to the Strange Fish, I was surprised to find that it was Bai Meng, whom I had encountered before and suspected to be a Descendant of the Divine Dragon. Intrigued, I activated my Yin-Yang Eyes again and peered into the water below, discovering a group of clothed Water Monkeys lurking beneath the surface.
As I activated the Yin-Yang Eyes, Bai Meng noticed my presence. She turned her head to glance at me, winked, and then returned her gaze, pretending as if nothing had happened.
I furrowed my brow and rubbed my chin, muttering, "What on earth is Bai Meng up to?"
About ten minutes later, seventeen people appeared in front of Bai Meng. These were all tycoons eager to purchase the Strange Fish beside her, and the guy I had just met was one of them.
Bai Meng scanned the crowd before her and, seeing that no one else stepped forward, she wasted no time. She kicked the Strange Fish on the ground casually and said, "This fat fish can extend your life by at least two years. Its meat is incredibly rich and considered a top-tier food ingredient. There are many other benefits, but I won't elaborate here. The starting bid for this Strange Fish is one hundred thousand. You may begin bidding."
After Bai Meng finished speaking, she crossed her arms and expressionlessly watched the bidders in front of her.
An elderly man with gray hair trembled as he looked at the Strange Fish on the ground, muttering to himself, "Two more years of life?! Whether true or not, I must get this fish!"
He raised his right hand and shouted loudly, "I bid one hundred thousand!"
"Haha, old man, you think one hundred thousand will buy this fish? You're too naive. I bid two hundred thousand!" At that moment, a middle-aged man with a big belly raised his hand to place a bid, instantly doubling the price of the Strange Fish. This middle-aged man had a head full of white hair, but the roots were black, creating a rather awkward appearance.
This middle-aged man was the same tycoon who had previously purchased the Thousand-Year-Old Clam from Bai Meng. Ever since he consumed that ancient clam, his white hair condition had been cured. While others might doubt Bai Meng's words, he had no such reservations.
"I bid two hundred ten thousand!" another person raised his hand to place a bid. Two hundred thousand might seem like a lot to some, but for true tycoons, it was merely pocket change.
Thus began an increasingly fierce auction for the Strange Fish. After seven minutes of bidding, the fish was sold to the elderly man who made the first bid for four hundred eighty thousand.
Watching this scene unfold before me, a glimmer of realization flashed in my eyes as I thought in shock, "Wow, Bai Meng really knows how to rake in profits! If she can sell a mere lowly creature like this for so much money, imagine how wealthy she'd be if she caught dozens of Fish Demons to sell each month!"
I thought carefully for a moment, then quickly shook my head to deny my earlier thoughts. If Bai Meng were to do that, she would be crossing the line of the demon realm, and soon everyone in the demon world would come after her.
Although I had no idea where Bai Meng had obtained this Strange Fish, the fact that she dared to bring it out for sale indicated that it was not something illicit.
After about half an hour, the onlookers by the riverbank had seen enough of the commotion. They yawned and turned away, preparing to head home for some sleep. It was nearly four in the morning, with three hours left until dawn.
Once all the onlookers had left, Bai Meng stealthily jumped out of the river, bringing her group of followers with her into the Pavilion where I was.
(End of Chapter)
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