Master had been keeping watch at this spot for several days. Every day when he came back, he brought vegetables, fruit, or something else—just never a fish.
Today, he had finally caught a huge crucian carp, so naturally, Master started showing off.
I knew Master's personality too. Other than soaking his feet, this was his only hobby.
So I praised him.
"Master, you're amazing! This fish would be delicious braised or made into soup."
"Of course. Besides, you'll have plenty of chances to eat my fish in the future.
How about this? I'll take a picture, then Mao Jing and Pan Ling can take this big crucian carp home and cook it.
Let Daoist Qing Shan have a taste too. Wild fish from the Yangtze River is definitely delicious..."
Master chuckled, his face full of pride.
He took out his phone and began taking pictures.
Unable to refuse Master's generosity, Mao Jing and Pan Ling eventually took the fish.
Seeing that it was getting late, I asked Master to come back with me.
But Master was too hooked on fishing. He said the fish were biting, and it would be a shame to leave now.
He said he wanted to keep fishing there and told me to head back first.
With no other choice, Mao Jing and I said goodbye to Master.
Then, carrying the two demon hides, I left the pier and headed back.
Mao Jing's motorcycle was parked by the street, so we walked back together for a stretch before parting ways.
By the time I returned to the shop, it was already past four in the morning.
I had originally planned to go see Xiao Yu tonight, but this mess had come up instead.
Still, getting an invitation was not bad...
I offered incense to Grandmaster.
And