Is Your Fish Skin Made of Gold?

Dawn.

The sky had only just begun to lighten when Huo Yuhao was awakened by the biological clock he had developed over many years. He instinctively looked out the window. The clear, pristine sky was spotless, without a single cloud, with faint stars still scattered across it. After the sudden rain last night had washed everything clean, the whole world seemed renewed.

Huo Yuhao stretched and got out of bed. The door and windows of Huo Yun'er's bedroom across the hall were wide open, and the clatter of a spatula against a wok could vaguely be heard from downstairs.

Hearing him come down, Huo Yun'er poked her head out of the kitchen and said with a smile, "You're awake. Come eat breakfast."

Seeing the two steaming bowls of porridge on the table, Huo Yuhao spoke helplessly.

"Mom, I can handle this stuff."

Huo Yun'er came out of the kitchen carrying two plates of side dishes. Hearing that, she answered irritably.

"Your mother isn't so old that she needs her son to take care of her. Fine, you won't let me find a job, but do you want me to sit around until something's wrong with me? Go wash your hands."

Huo Yuhao wisely shut his mouth. Heaven knew how much effort he had spent last night persuading Huo Yun'er to stay home without worry. If he said anything more now, all that effort might go to waste.

After selling the grilled fish today, I should stop by a flower shop.

As he pondered what plants would be suitable to keep at home, Huo Yuhao quickly finished breakfast. After informing his mother, he left the house.

He did not head straight for the Blacksmith Shop. Instead, he first went to the market in Heaven Dou City. Since he was going to sell grilled fish, he naturally had to stock up on ingredients first.

During the month-long journey to Heaven Dou City, he had never neglected his cultivation. Although Arrogance Original Sin had greatly increased his Soul Power capacity, making his Soul Power progress less than ideal, he was still advancing far faster than in his previous life, when it had taken him five years to reach Rank Ten.

Now that he had money, Huo Yuhao no longer deprived himself when it came to food. Coupled with the noticeable results of his training over the past month, his Physical Quality was improving at a tremendous rate, and his meridians were no longer as frail as they had been in his previous life.

At this rate, he should reach Rank Ten Soul Power several years early. Then, he could head to the Star Dou Great Forest to find Skydream Iceworm.

After arriving at the market and engaging in some fierce bargaining with a fishmonger, Huo Yuhao bought fifty Green Fish at two Copper Coins each. Each fish weighed around two to three jin. After having the fishmonger clean them, he strode away under the man's stunned gaze and began matching wits with the other vendors.

"Good heavens... whose kid is this?"

The other fishmongers nearby were dumbfounded as well. Their expressions were as though they had seen a ghost. They had never seen such a shrewd child.

After buying all the supplies he needed, Huo Yuhao sauntered out of the market under the respectful gazes of the vendors. Once again, he could not help thanking Zhu Lu. If she had not given him a Storage Bracelet, selling grilled fish might have been difficult for him. After all, transporting so many fish elsewhere to set up a stall was no easy task.

After picking up the grill from the Blacksmith Shop and buying charcoal for grilling, Huo Yuhao's grand grilled fish plan was finally ready to begin. Fifty grilled fish was the limit he had set for himself. He would only need two hours each day to sell them all, leaving the rest of his time for cultivation and making Soul Guidance Devices.

As for the price, his grilled fish had sold for five Copper Soul Coins each in his previous life. This time, Huo Yuhao planned to price them at ten.

As the capital, Heaven Dou City had much higher prices, significantly increasing Huo Yuhao's costs. At five Copper Soul Coins per fish, he would barely make any money. Besides, his cooking had improved enormously compared to when he sold grilled fish in his previous life. The taste was better, so naturally, the price had to rise as well.

The main reason, however, was that Heaven Dou City did not allow people to set up stalls wherever they pleased, so as not to affect the city's appearance. They had to go to the designated Snack Street and pay a stall fee, which varied depending on the location.

Otherwise, they could only play a daily game of chase with the fine brothers from the Law Enforcement Team, who loudly proclaimed that all Evil would ultimately be brought to justice.

"Kid, are you setting up a stall?"

A middle-aged man wearing epaulets looked Huo Yuhao over with some surprise. Several people beside him also wore curious expressions.

"Yes. A grilled fish stall."

Huo Yuhao did not say much more. He took a Gold Soul Coin from his pocket and slipped it into the man's hand.

"Do you have a better spot?"

"Yes, yes!"

A kindly smile immediately appeared on the man's face. He patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder. "Not bad, little brother. Don't worry, I'll definitely find you a good spot. My surname is Huang, Huang Yu. Just call me Uncle Huang."

"Thank you, Uncle Huang. My name is Huo Yuhao. Just call me Little Huo."

"Alright, come with me. I'll take you there myself."

With that, he turned and led Huo Yuhao inside. That Gold Soul Coin had clearly made Huang Yu pay much more attention to him. He intended to help the boy out a little more, after all, no one had a problem with money.

The vendors along the way clearly held Uncle Huang in some awe, and even the way they looked at Huo Yuhao became somewhat different.

As Huang Yu searched for a suitable stall, he spoke seriously to Huo Yuhao.

"Little Huo, since I've taken your money, I'll naturally help you out more. There aren't many rules here. Just don't cause trouble, and pay your stall fee on time every month. You're young, so if any other vendors bully you, just tell them my name."

Huo Yuhao nodded. The fact that the man had personally brought him to find a stall already showed that he intended to look after him. It was nearly mealtime now, and the Snack Street was bustling with people. After making a round, Huang Yu pointed at an empty spot.

"Let's go with this one. Try it here today. If you think it's suitable, go pay the stall fee. If not, I'll pick another spot for you."

"I like this place too. No need to change it. Thank you, Uncle Huang."

"Alright, then. Get busy. I'll be going now."

After watching him leave, Huo Yuhao calmly took the grill and table out of his Storage Space and arranged them one by one. As the charcoal was lit, Little Huo's Grilled Fish officially opened five years early.

Since the fishmonger had already removed the innards, Huo Yuhao only needed to rub his specially prepared sauce mixed with spices into the fish bellies, then brush a layer of oil over the skin before grilling them.

Watching Huo Yuhao skillfully prepare the Green Fish, the nearby vendors even forgot to call out to customers. Only when the rich aroma wafted into their nostrils did they snap back to their senses. Their throats bobbed as saliva flooded their mouths, and even their eyes gleamed with a strange light.

As Huo Yuhao grilled the fish while sensing Gluttony Original Sin continuously pour into his Spiritual Space, one of the vendors beside him finally could not bear it any longer. He swallowed hard and asked, "L-little brother, how much are your grilled fish?"

"Ten Copper Soul Coins each. Would you like to try one, Uncle?"

"That expensive!?"

The man widened his eyes and instinctively looked toward the Green Fish that had yet to be prepared.

"Your fish don't look all that special. Is the skin made of gold, or is the meat made of gold?"