Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World

Chapter 27 - 27: Forced Buying and Selling

Another few minutes passed.

Jiang Fan was experimenting with the usage of the Space Ring. By bringing the ring close to an object and urging it with his consciousness, the object could be placed within the internal space.

Then, with just a thought, the object inside could be taken out, making it extremely convenient.

However, only inanimate objects could be stored inside; living beings could not.

It truly was an immortal item, full of mysteries and unmatched by mortal world items.

”It seems the effect of Luck Points is even more magical than imagined.”

Jiang Fanʼs eyes flickered.

He realized that the reason he could refine this Space Ring was thanks to the power of Luck Points.

Without Luck Points, if he were just an ordinary person, it would be impossible to refine it.

Thus, Luck Points not only helped him improve his cultivation technique but also assisted in refining treasures.

Initially, he was wondering how to secretly take away the cooked Red-Scaled Treasure Fish, but with the Space Ring, that was no longer a problem.

Moreover, when the Space Ring was worn on his finger, it became invisible.

It completely fused into the flesh and disappeared.

This way, others couldnʼt see the Space Ring on his hand.

”But why is there a Space Ring here?”

”Could it be that there are immortals at Yunmeng Lake?”

Jiang Fanʼs heart stirred, and he couldnʼt help but make such a conjecture.

As a fisherman residing at Yunmeng Lake, he had heard various legends about the lake.

It was said that immortals once lived in the lake, and even dragons fell here.

However, over time, nothing miraculous was seen at Yunmeng Lake, and everyone deemed these legends as mere stories.

Yet the appearance of the Space Ring indicated that there was something uncommon about this lake, perhaps hiding a great secret.

But he didnʼt overthink it.

Even if Yunmeng Lake held some grand secret, it wasnʼt something he could touch now.

Gurgle gurgle~~

As the pot water boiled, chunks of Red-Scaled Treasure Fish were tossed in, quickly cooking.

Instantly, each chunk of fish meat emitted a red glow.

Simultaneously, a tantalizing aroma filled the air.

It seemed to lure out Jiang Fanʼs cravings, as if every cell got excited.

Even though no seasoning was added, it released such alluring fragrance.

Purely because the ingredients were so exceptional.

Even without any culinary skill, simply cooking it made it a rare delicacy.

Smelling such aroma, Jiang Fan couldnʼt hold back any longer, using chopsticks to pick out a piece to taste carefully.

Fresh!

It was just so fresh!

The fish melted as soon as it entered the mouth, stimulating the taste buds.

Even in his previous life, he had never tasted such fresh fish, making one crave more.

More importantly, when the fish entered the stomach, it seemed to release vast energy, causing his stomach to churn, continually digesting the immense energy contained in each piece.

This was certainly a great nourishment.

”Itʼs too nourishing.”

Unable to restrain himself, Jiang Fan began practicing the Soaring Snake Breathing Technique, seeming to turn his whole body into a soaring snake, with each organ generating powerful digestive force, devouring the energy contained in the Red-Scaled Treasure Fish.

This pure energy swiftly transformed into vast blood essence, flowing through his body.

Instantly, every muscle seemed to be strengthened, his power increasing substantially.

Now, he understood why martial artists were so eager to obtain Treasure Fish.

For martial artists, Treasure Fishʼs value rivaled any Treasure Medicine.

Unlike Treasure Medicines, consuming too many might lead to drug resistance and poison.

The Treasure Fish had no side effects.

It also promoted bodily evolution, strengthening every part.

Thinking about this, Jiang Fan couldnʼt help himself, indulging completely, regardless of the scorching fish meat.

In just ten minutes, two or three pounds of Red-Scaled Treasure Fish Meat entered his stomach.

His whole body seemed to turn into a furnace, filled with vast heat, with steam releasing from every pore.

He felt an unprecedented feeling of fullness.

Feeling incredibly satisfied.

”This Red-Scaled Treasure Fish can last for a weekʼs meals.”

Feeling very satisfied, Jiang Fan found himself unable to eat any more, knowing the human body could only digest limited energy daily.

Continuing to eat would result in diminishing returns.

He also wished to leave some Red-Scaled Treasure Fish Meat for Su Weiwei to enjoy.

Another hour passed.

Jiang Fan placed the recently caught fish into baskets.

A total of seven or eight were filled, a substantial haul.

Selling them could earn a monthʼs living expenses for a fishermanʼs family.

Although he didnʼt want to sell them to the Dragon King Gangʼs fish cage, living in Osmanthus Village meant he had no choice.

As long as the Dragon King Gang remained, he had to endure their exploitation.

Whoosh!

The Upturned Boat sailed towards the distant fish cage.

Soon, it arrived at the fish cageʼs dock.

By now, numerous fishermen had already gathered at the dock.

Members of the Dragon King Gang rushed over like dogs smelling excrement.

They were here to purchase the fish caught by the fishermen.

Then they could sell them to various Tonghe County taverns, or vegetable vendors, noble families.

Selling at double the purchase price was a massive profit.

The fishermen worked hard to catch fish, but most of the money went to these intermediaries.

Without much effort.

”Elder Luo.”

At this moment, all Dragon King Gang members stopped in their tracks, showing fearful expressions, for the newcomer was Dragon King Gangʼs Elder Luo Zheng.

Having lost a son recently, Elder Luo Zheng was in a foul mood.

Crossing him could lead to dire consequences.

”Hmm.”

Barely acknowledging, Luo Zheng looked over the fish baskets brought by the fishermen, filled with rapidly squirming fish, seemingly satisfied.

”Your fish are good, Iʼll take them all.”

Luo Zheng declared directly.

What?!

At these words, the fishermenʼs faces changed.

Truth be told, selling to anyone was fine, as long as the price was fair.

The problem was Luo Zhengʼs notorious stinginess, offering a price thirty percent lower than the fish cage.

The fish cageʼs price was already low.

And now Luo Zheng was squeezing out even more.

Practically consuming the fishermenʼs flesh and blood.

”Whatʼs wrong? Are you dissatisfied?”

With a cold snort, Luo Zheng looked unkindly at the fishermen.

Anyone bold enough to stand out would be severely beaten.

”No, no, itʼs an honor to sell fish to Lord Luo.”

The fishermen grinned and didnʼt dare confront him.

Meeting Elder Luo Zheng at this time was just unfortunate.

For a weak person to resist the strong was inherently wrong in this world.

”Very well.”

”Donʼt think my purchase price is low.”

”Itʼs just you arenʼt working hard enough.”

”If you hauled in vast quantities, even low prices would lead to prosperity.”

”Make up for quality with quantity.”

”So stop blaming others for your poverty, perhaps reflect on your own laziness.”

”If youʼre diligent, how could you fail to support your family?”

Luo Zheng spoke with an air of self-righteousness.