"What? He cooked both Dragon Fish? Are you kidding me? Are you trying to make fools of everyone? At least make your stories believable!"
"What do you mean, stories? Are you questioning our integrity? We saw it with our own eyes!"
"Exactly! We have recording Jade Slips and footage as proof. We even tasted the soup made from those Dragon Fish ourselves!"
"Heh, you're really making it sound convincing now. Then enlighten me-what exactly did that Dragon Fish soup taste like?"
"What did it taste like? Sublime beyond words, of course!"
Elsewhere in Sea Eye City, a storm sparked by news from the fishing platform was quelled before it even had time to gather strength.
Yet the way Li Chen had dealt with the Dragon Fish was also a stone that stirred a thousand waves, sparking another uproar and debate.
Opinions differed wildly about what had actually happened.
Those who had gone to watch during the day, and especially those fortunate enough to taste the Dragon Fish soup, swore vehemently that they had seen the Dragon Fish and even enjoyed a share of the spoils. Those who had not made it there in time dismissed their claims.
In their eyes, no one in this world would slaughter Dragon Fish so wantonly.
As the ages passed, these creatures had grown increasingly rare. Anyone who obtained one treasured it and raised it with the utmost care, hoping to consolidate their own fortune and destiny. How could anyone kill them on a whim, let alone generously offer their soup to others and share their good fortune?
Putting themselves in his shoes, none of them would have done it.
But when the Jade Slips and footage circulated, everyone erupted in astonishment once more.
It turned out the story was true. Li Chen really had