After walking a short distance along the street, once Xiao Xiao and the others had completely disappeared from Zheng Qing's sight and their chatter could no longer be heard, Zheng Qing belatedly realized something he had overlooked for a long time.
"Do you feel like the atmosphere in this year's market is different from last year's?"
He hesitated and looked around.
As he remembered it, this seabed marketplace had been very quiet. It should not have been this bustling and noisy, as though it were a bazaar run by surface wizards.
"The organizers have different styles."
The witch walked with her hands behind her back, her steps light and her voice equally brisk. "This year's market is being hosted by the merfolk. They are the group among the aquatic clans that admire wizards the most. From their manners and behavior to their standards of beauty, they strive to imitate wizards. So it is no surprise that the market they host resembles those on the surface."
Zheng Qing suddenly understood.
Just as he was about to say something, he unexpectedly saw a guest a few meters away turn around, revealing a familiar face.
It was Hilda.
At that moment, he stood before a small stall, holding a little plate and using a bamboo skewer to pick up a small piece of Live Maggot Cheese. He was savoring it with relish when, seemingly noticing the gaze from the side, he tilted his head and looked over.
"Yo! Good evening, you two!"
The practical class instructor greeted them cheerfully, raising the bamboo skewer in his hand. "Want to try this Casu Martzu? A Quankelai specialty snack. It's very interesting!"
As he spoke, he stuck out his tongue and rolled a live maggot that had just escaped back into his mouth. He chewed it,