Chapter 9

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Han Fei sneered inwardly. Wang Jie put up a medium-grade spirit pearl, and you only gave me a few low-grade pearls. Selling to you would be foolish.

Han Fei looked at Song Fei, who snorted and said, "Everyone, quiet down and follow the rules. The big yellow fish is 8 sea coins per pound, the small white fish is 4 sea coins per pound, and the green-armored fish is 20 sea coins per pound. The knife is not for sale... If you want it, leave it now; if not, scatter."

Song Fei sneered, even wanting my knife? What are you thinking?

The crowd was shocked; Song Fei was actually backing this kid. What's his background?

Some people who knew Han Fei were very surprised. Isn't this the penniless Han Fei? What skills does he have to get the inspection team to back him?

At the regular price, many people who came for a bargain immediately dispersed.

A larger merchant said, "Whatever Captain Song says, kid, I'll weigh it for you..."

In no time, except for one big yellow fish he kept, all the fish were weighed. He earned a total of 1480 sea coins, equivalent to 148 low-grade pearls, less than one and a half medium-grade pearls.

The main value came from the green-armored fish, which was very expensive. But 148 low-grade pearls were already enough to make people envious. Many ruffians hanging around the Skyport couldn't help but glance over.

Han Fei, upon receiving the money, immediately felt a headache. He had to spend this money quickly, or he wouldn't last until the next day, and it would likely be extorted from him.

Song Fei naturally knew this, so he took Han Fei to Wang Jie's shop.

As a fishing master, Wang Jie naturally had the right to open a shop, and it was even in the central area of this district.

In the shop, Song Fei said, "Old Guan, I've brought you some business."

An unremarkable but shrewd old man smiled and said, "Young Song, weren't you on duty with my master today? How do you have time to come here?"

Song Fei briefly explained to the old man, who then smiled and said, "Sure, sure. Kid, to survive the small fish tide is no easy feat. Since my master promised you a fishing rod, I can't let him down. All the fishing rods in the shop are priced. Any rod priced below one medium-grade spirit pearl is yours for the taking."

Han Fei, not knowing the quality, noticed that most were priced at 18 or 28 low-grade pearls. The higher-end ones were 58 or 68, and the highest were 88 low-grade pearls, but there were only about ten of them.

As for those over 88, there were only three: one priced at 128, one at 168, and one at 188...

Han Fei's eyes darted around and he said, "Old Guan, can I have the one priced at 128 low-grade pearls? Oh, I can add more money if needed."

Song Fei and Old Guan seemed to understand; who wouldn't want a good fishing rod? They even thought Han Fei would directly choose the 188 one, after all, he had the money!

Han Fei calculated that he still had 120 low-grade pearls, which was still too much.

Han Fei: "Old Guan, do you have fish head body-strengthening liquid in your shop?"

Old Guan was surprised, "We do, but one bottle costs one medium-grade spirit pearl. Are you sure you want to buy it?"

Han Fei: "Yes."

Song Fei: "Old Guan, this kid is nice, but his strength is low. With so much money, he won't last the day."

Old Guan nodded, agreeing. Someone as weak as Han Fei could be easily dealt with by a couple of ruffians. Although the Sky Island doesn't allow robbery, there are many ways to bully someone.

Old Guan carefully took out a small bottle of light green liquid from a box and said, "This is a treasure, and we only have a few bottles in the shop. Remember, after drinking it, you must immediately start training. The effect lasts for at most three hours."

Han Fei carefully tucked it into his chest, "Thank you, Old Guan."

When leaving, he held a fine iron fishing rod worth 128 low-grade pearls and a black iron dagger worth 8 low-grade pearls. It wasn't that Han Fei didn't want the knife fish dagger, but his own knife, if taken out, would be hard to explain.

Song Fei: "Alright, you're out of money. Go get some dry rations, and I'll be off."

After saying that, Song Fei left. Han Fei quickly walked to the fish market near the Sky Island and went straight to Zhang Han's small shop.

Zhang Han was cracking sea clams and chatting when he saw Han Fei and was immediately surprised, "Wow! The kid didn't die?"

Han Fei grinned, "Almost didn't make it back, but thanks to you, I'm safe. I came to pay you back immediately."

When Han Fei took out 12 low-grade pearls, Zhang Han was stunned. This kid is amazing! He made money after just one night at sea?

"Hey! That's not right, what's that in his hand? A fine iron fishing rod? That's a good one!"

Zhang Han sucked in a breath, "The one who survived the small fish tide is you, kid?"

Han Fei smiled sheepishly, "Lucky, lucky."

Zhang Han was speechless, muttering, "You really got lucky. Surviving that, and the Skyport is buzzing about it. They say you made a fortune? Tsk tsk, a fine iron fishing rod?"

Zhang Han was very jealous, wishing he could rob Han Fei right now, but it wasn't low-grade pearls, so he couldn't trick him. If Han Fei reported to the inspection team, he'd be in trouble.

Zhang Han: "Alright, since you have some money, why not buy two packs of green lure worms? Only one low-grade pearl per pack."

Han Fei sneered, thinking he was being tricked. Elsewhere, it was only 80 sea coins.

But on the surface, Han Fei smiled, "Manager Zhang, I have 8 low-grade pearls left, and I need to buy fish bait. Could you also get me some sea clams?"

Zhang Han's eyes lit up, "Wow! Kid, you're smart. Your Brother Zhang will give you a good price."

So, when Han Fei returned home, he had dozens of sea clams and two packs of green lure worms. Clearly, he was tricked out of two more low-grade pearls.

But it was a small matter. Compared to today's gains, a few low-grade pearls were nothing.

Just as Han Fei was about to reach home, a few ruffians appeared.

As expected, Han Fei had been followed since he left the Skyport.

A vicious-looking fat man cracked his knuckles and said, "Kid, heard you had good luck? You made over a hundred low-grade pearls today. How about paying the protection fee for this month?"

Han Fei's face darkened; he had never heard of a protection fee.

Han Fei grinned, "Big brothers, I did make some money, but I spent it all. I don't have a single sea coin left."

The fat man was furious, "Lying! 148 low-grade pearls, and you spent them all in an hour? Fooling who? Not giving us the Tiger Head Gang any face, huh?"

Han Fei was taken aback; even the exact amount he sold was known?

Han Fei held up his fishing rod and sea clams, "Big brother, I did spend it all. You know, I relied on luck to avoid the small fish tide and just happened to catch a snake band, which I offered to Master Wang Jie. That's why Brother Song Fei brought me back and let me spend money in his shop. See, it's all gone!"

The ruffians were stunned. What? Master Wang Jie let you spend money in his shop?

Not only were the ruffians not smart, but their faces turned green. Indeed, tricking people requires strength. Master Wang Jie not only got a snake band but also tricked this kid into spending money in his shop. All the money ended up in his pocket. This calculation was truly impressive.

But the fat man was still angry, "You don't have a single sea coin left?"

Han Fei: "I just paid Manager Zhang 12 low-grade pearls, and I bought two packs of green lure worms and dozens of sea clams from his shop. The remaining 20 low-grade pearls are all gone. Not a single sea coin left."

The fat man was speechless. Are you stupid? Just out of the tiger's mouth and into the wolf's den. Does Zhang Han look like a good person? 20 low-grade pearls for such a little?

Han Fei patted his pocket, "Big brother, see, not a single sea coin... How about you check my house? Take whatever you want. Or, I'll contribute to you first when I have money next month?"

The fat man angrily slapped Han Fei's shoulder, "Kid, be more careful next time. In seven days, no matter what, ten low-grade pearls for the protection fee. If not, hehe... I'll show you why corals are so red..."

Han Fei's face turned pale, "Ah! Definitely, definitely... Big brother, take care!"

The fat man grunted, "Brothers, let's go. We'll come back in seven days."

After the ruffians left, Han Fei coldly smiled.

Seven days? Hehe, in seven days, I'll show you why corals are so red.