Chapter 98 Pearls and Revenge

Although others still felt that this ornamental fish was too expensive, they had no choice but to say nothing since Xiao Xiao liked it.

"When did you start liking ornamental fish?"

"You're so extravagant. You chose such an expensive fish for the first time."

"Why don't you pick a prettier one?"

"Do you know how to raise one? It's so expensive. Don't wait until your body floats to the surface."

……

Everyone was talking at once, until Xiao Xiao was finally freed when all the girls' attention was attracted by an exquisite succulent plant shop.

Because the girls left, the other older boys immediately "abandoned" Xiao Xiao and happily followed them.

"Fei Fei~" Fei Fei raised his head from his claws and seemed to be relieved.

Xiao Xiao smiled at Feifei soothingly and carefully picked up the bag of fish. The emperor black lantern was swimming in the middle of the bag, shaking its head. The pearl fish below returned to its original lazy state, floating motionless, its two pairs of eyes half-closed, and its six legs swaying slightly with the water flow.

Even though Xiao Xiao stared at it with burning eyes for a long time, it didn't even glance at Xiao Xiao.

Could it be that it has fallen asleep? Xiao Xiao couldn't help but guess, and shook the water bag slightly. The Emperor Black Lantern was startled and jumped around all of a sudden, but the pearl fish remained calm and didn't react at all.

Well, this is good, at least I don't have to worry about it running away.

Xiao Xiao looked up at the people in front of him who were still interested as always, and felt a little headache because some of the girls hadn't bought anything yet.

But he unexpectedly got a priceless pearl fish, and with so many miscellaneous gifts from other stores, he felt that he was not fit to go shopping any further.

Xiao Xiao pulled Zhao Lvzheng who was in front of him. Zhang Bo and Zhuge Yun were both trying to please the girl. When Zhao Lvzheng was about to go up to him, Xiao Xiao grabbed his arm.

"What's wrong?" Zhao Luzheng had to turn around and ask.

"I'm going to go back first. Please tell the boss and the others for me later." Xiao Xiao spoke decisively and concisely.

Zhao Lu's puzzled look turned into enlightenment after seeing what Xiao Xiao was holding, "Oh, okay."

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

……

Xiao Xiao took a taxi directly back to school.

After returning to the dormitory, Xiao Xiao cleaned up the fish tank as the owner instructed, and carefully put the fish in a net bag.

Of course, it is better to put the two fish together so as to conceal them from others.

He was taking care of the pearl beetle and others thought he was taking care of the emperor black lantern.

And it’s a good thing that the Emperor Black Light is so expensive, so that his cautiousness will not make people feel abrupt and unnatural.

……

Xiao Xiao was already looking forward to the pearl fish spitting out pearls.

It usually takes two to three years for a pearl oyster to produce a pearl, but it does not take that long for the pearl cichlid fish. It will spit out a pearl every two to three months. Moreover, its pearls naturally have the effect of warding off evil spirits. If worn for a long time, it will have a miraculous effect on enhancing the practice of practitioners, and it also has the effect of prolonging life and warding off evil spirits for ordinary people.

What a good thing. Xiao Xiao smiled so hard that his teeth were showing.

Although he was very curious about whether the taste of the pearl fish was as delicious as the legend said, he was not rich enough to eat such a precious pearl fish.

If he is lucky enough to catch another one in the future, maybe he can try whether the taste of the pearl fish is so wonderful?

……

"Feifei~" Feifei curiously poked the glass wall where the beaded fish was with his claws. The beaded fish slightly opened its eyelids and glanced at Feifei.

Maybe it’s because Feifei is also a monster?
Seeing that the pearl fish, which had been ignoring him, responded to Feifei, Xiao Xiao felt a little depressed and couldn't help but guess.

"Feifei~Feifei~" Seeing Feifei still calling happily, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but ask: "Feifei, are you talking to the pearl fish?"

"Coffee~"

"Do you understand what the pearlfish says?"

"Coffee~"

“…Forget it. Even if you understand, I don’t understand what you are saying.”

"Coffee~"

Xiao Xiao rubbed Feifei's head helplessly and smoothed its fur.

"Then tell the pearl fish to eat well, sleep well, and spit out pearls as soon as possible."

After he finished speaking, Xiao Xiao saw that Feifei actually nodded and started calling "Feifei~Feifei~" towards the glass jar. He couldn't help but find it magical and a little funny.

However, seeing that the two monsters were chatting happily, Xiao Xiao was silent for a moment and decided not to disturb them.

Come to think of it, he never expected that the seemingly unfriendly pearl fish was actually a vegetarian. However, before, no, now, he has always felt quite strange that Feifei likes snacks so much.

In the end, he could only sigh: What a strange monster.

……

Zhang Bo and his companions didn't come back until the evening, and they lay down as soon as they came back.

"It's so tiring to accompany girls shopping." Zhao Luzheng said with emotion.

"In the end, Wu Ya and her friends actually bought a pot of succulents each, and four goldfish!" Zhang Bo was amazed. After shopping for so long, they only bought such a small amount? !

"I can tell at a glance that you have never accompanied a girl shopping. The fun of shopping for girls lies in strolling, not buying. Do you understand?" Zhuge Yun had an expression on his face as if he was instructing the younger generation, and he educated everyone earnestly.

"Oh~" Zhang Bo and Zhao Luzheng looked understood yet somewhat confused.

"Forget it, you'll understand after you visit a few more times." Zhuge Yun looked like a child who could not be taught. He glanced at the fish tank on Xiao Xiao's desk and couldn't help but move closer. "Hey, third brother, have you raised the fish?"

"Knock knock~" Zhuge Yun knocked on the glass wall a few times in a mischievous manner, which startled the emperor and caused the black light to run wildly.

"Hey, hey." Xiao Xiao couldn't stand it anymore and blocked Zhuge Yun's claws that were about to hit him again.

It would be bad if you knock again and scare the beaded fish.

It is important to keep the pearl fish in a happy mood at all times so that it will be easier to spit out good pearls.

Xiao Xiao was even thinking about whether he should play some soothing music for it.

"So stingy? Isn't it just a hundred dollars?" Zhuge Yun curled his lips.

"Okay, third brother, next time your fish dies, ask second brother to buy you another one." Zhang Bo seized the opportunity to bully Zhuge Yun.

"Just send it." Zhuge Yun said that there was no pressure at all about writing a blank check.

"Okay, I've got that." Zhao Luzheng nodded seriously.

"Well, as long as it's a fish, it's fine. I think there's not much difference between those that cost a few dollars each and this one." Seeing that he was outnumbered, Zhuge Yun immediately changed the subject and spoke righteously.

"Why buy this? What a waste. I might as well have a good meal."

"Tsk~" But everyone was not fooled and expressed disdain in unison.

Zhuge Yun said that he was thick-skinned and it didn't matter, and he went to the fish tank with a shameless face. As a result, the Emperor Black Light swung its tail, "Wow~" water splashed everywhere, and the water surface was rippling. A few scattered drops of water fell back into the fish tank, causing ripples.

Zhuge Yun wiped the water off his face, and he felt like crying but couldn't. "Old Third, your desire for revenge is too strong, isn't it?"

"Haha~"

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(End of this chapter)