Chapter 115: This King Also Wants Four Seas Baozi

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Chapter 115: This King Also Wants Four Seas Baozi [Afraid now? This king advises you to act normal!] [Though I am a demon, I have never harmed— cough, cough— I have no intention of harming this young one! Do you think all the strange fortunes on him appeared out of nowhere? Of course not! This king was the one who granted them to him!] Lin Lingling was momentarily stunned. She stared at Baji in shock. Baji met her gaze, its golden eyes gleaming with a strange, bewitching light. After fully opening its meridians, it had awakened some of its primordial Taotie abilities—one of which was affecting the minds of others. This ability wasn’t too powerful, but it also wasn’t weak. It didn’t dare use it on Chen Huai’an, but on Lin Lingling? There was nothing stopping it. Lin Lingling had no idea she had already fallen under its influence. She suddenly felt enlightened, as if everything made sense. It all connected perfectly! So that’s why Chen Huai’an and Baji got along so well—they had this kind of relationship. Baji wasn’t just any demon—it was the Demon Slayer Bureau’s most mysterious, most sought-after “Fortune-Granting” Demon! Chen Huai’an was a big shot, but Baji… Baji was the real big shot! The only strange thing was… why did this big shot sound like a child? [See that blue fish that little brat is holding?] Lin Lingling followed Baji’s gaze to the big blue fish struggling in Chen Huai’an’s arms. Baji let out a sinister chuckle. [That fish is a demon I personally awakened! Since I didn’t want to reveal my identity, I decided to turn a random blue fish into a pet for that kid. Who knows? Maybe one day it could even evolve into a mermaid and surprise him.] [But now… hmph!] Lin Lingling shivered at the cold sneer in its tone. [Because of you, that kid found out the fish is a demon ahead of time! What if he kills it now?] Just as it finished speaking, they both heard Chen Huai’an’s voice muttering thoughtfully— "Triple Egg, have you ever eaten a demon before? Do you think demon fish would taste extra delicious?" He paused, then glanced at Lin Lingling, frowning slightly. "And why are you kneeling? It’s not New Year’s yet." The big blue fish’s eyes widened in terror, its head whipping from side to side. Its gills flapped rapidly, slapping against Chen Huai’an’s hand, as if begging for mercy. Clearly, it understood every word. If a mere low-level demon could already comprehend human speech, it only confirmed Lin Lingling’s suspicion—this fish wasn’t some wild-born demon. It was one of Baji’s creations, an awakened being rather than a naturally evolved monster. She couldn’t let the fish get eaten. If it died, Baji would never forgive her. She quickly adjusted her mindset, clenched her sweaty palms around her spear, and forced a stiff smile. "Uh… Chen Huai’an, not all demons should be killed. Also, demon meat isn’t something you can just eat—it could cause serious problems." Chen Huai’an frowned, still staring at the fish. "But… it looks delicious." "Don’t. Seriously, you cannot eat it." "Not even a little?" "No." "Isn’t it said that boiling water can kill all bacteria? If that’s not enough, pressure cooking it should do the trick." Chen Huai’an swallowed. Boundless Heavenly Lord, I’ve never eaten a demon before in my life. If there was some kind of risk, so what? It wasn’t like he was guaranteed to live long anyway—what’s stopping him from trying? Lin Lingling: "…" Big Blue Fish: "…" Baji: "…" Seeing that neither Baji nor Lin Lingling could stop its impending doom, the big blue fish spasmed. Then— It suddenly gaped its mouth wide and spat out a pearl the size of a quail egg. The pearl rolled across Chen Huai’an’s palm. Then the fish looked up at him with wide, pleading eyes. "You can produce pearls?" Chen Huai’an’s eyes narrowed, suddenly serious. The big blue fish nodded furiously. "How often can you produce one?" The fish froze, eyes darting left and right. "Alright, I’ll call out different timeframes, and you nod when I get it right." The fish nodded. "One day?" No reaction. "One week?" Sёarᴄh the NôvelFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No reaction. "One month?" The fish quickly nodded. "Too slow! I’m very disappointed!" Chen Huai’an’s face darkened, and he let out a cold laugh. "I’m giving you one week—every single week, you must present me with a pearl! If you fail—" "I’ll throw you into a pressure cooker and turn you into soup!" The big blue fish frantically nodded. "Good, we have a deal!" Chen Huai’an’s face lit up with a benevolent smile as he reached out two fingers and gently shook one of Little Qing’s fins. Then, he carefully placed the big blue fish back into its basin. "From now on, you’re part of the family. Your name is Little Qing!" Chen Huai’an tapped the fish’s head. "You’re a demon, but Baji isn’t—so from now on, you’re not allowed to bully Baji!" Bully that black cat? Little Qing was completely dumbfounded. Even if you gave her a hundred lives, she wouldn’t dare! — "A naturally formed pearl with perfect luster like this… it should sell for around forty to fifty thousand, right?" Chen Huai’an held the pearl under the light, studying it carefully. Next to him, Lin Lingling poured a bucket of cold water on his enthusiasm. "Little Qing is a freshwater fish. Forget about how a fish is even producing pearls—the fact that it’s from freshwater means it’s a freshwater pearl. Those aren’t worth much. Even if the quality is top-tier, it’d only go for two to three thousand at best." "Two to three thousand?" Chen Huai’an did some quick mental calculations. Should he just cook the fish, or settle for a measly income of less than ten thousand a month? Before he could decide, Lin Lingling added, "But if you sell it to the Demon Slayer Bureau, that’s a different story. Since it’s a product of a demon, it can be used for research. At Little Qing’s level, its pearls would be valued at ten thousand each." Ten thousand?! And if size didn’t matter, he could make Little Qing produce pearls every three days. That would mean ten pearls a month— A hundred grand! The murderous intent in Chen Huai’an’s eyes vanished. His expression softened into a grandfatherly smile. "Truly a valued family member!" "No matter whether you’re turned into fish soup or producing pearls, you’ve found your purpose. Wonderful!" Lin Lingling rolled her eyes. She felt like if Little Qing stayed here any longer, it was going to lose its mind. At this point, she might as well report both Baji and Little Qing to the Demon Slayer Bureau as harmless, fortune-granting demons. Not only would that help evaluate Chen Huai’an’s strength, but more importantly— It would allow them to observe Baji and Little Qing’s potential and decide if they were worth further contact. Right now, the Demon Slayer Bureau was desperate to grow stronger. Even if the methods weren’t entirely safe, they had no choice but to consider every possible source of power. — "Chen Huai’an, I need to step out for a bit." Chen Huai’an glanced at Triple Zero, thinking— What a coincidence. He had been trying to find an excuse to get rid of her anyway. He immediately nodded. "Alright, go ahead… Oh, by the way—" "I really like the Four Seas Baozi from that place in the city village." "Pick some up for me on your way back~" Lin Lingling’s face turned green. The city village?! That would mean detouring all the way there after going to the Demon Slayer Bureau— A round trip of at least three to four hours! By the time she got back, the baozi would be lunchtime already! Besides—was she a damn servant?! "You—" Just as she was about to argue— A cold, eerie voice whispered in her mind. [This king… also wants Four Seas Baozi.] Lin Lingling shuddered. She fell silent. Then, she flashed a bright, cheerful smile. "Sure thing, big bro! I’ll go buy them for you right now!" — .bg-container-10448ed3ed0{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 2147483647 !important; } .bg-ssp-10448{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;display:flex;justify-content:center;} .bg-container-10448f61e68{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 2147483647 !important; } Standing by the window, Chen Huai’an watched as Lin Lingling got into a ride-hailing car. His carefree expression vanished. He turned back toward the sofa, took out his silver needles, and sat down—his face serious. "I’ve already confirmed the safety of the Meridian-Opening Acupuncture…" "Now, it’s time to open my own meridians."

Chapter 115: This King Also Wants Four Seas Baozi

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