"The Golden Body Demon God humbly heeds Your Majesty the Emperor's teachings and will come at once!"
The Fomaro Ray felt the full force of Lin Yi's overwhelming presence.
Blue light suddenly enveloped the pond, making it impossible to see what was happening inside.
Before anyone could recover from the shock that the man before them was actually the Emperor.
Their attention was drawn to the shadow that had suddenly appeared in the pond and kept growing larger.
The owner, in particular, had eyes as wide as brass bells, and his mouth hung open far enough to fit a durian.
Lin Yi simply remained seated, holding the scoop net in his hand.
Even Jiang Taigong had lowered a fishing line into the water.
Lin Yi, however, merely held his scoop net in midair and still found a willing catch.
"Everyone, look!"
All eyes converged on the pond.
Waves of golden light rippled through its center.
The next instant, the golden light emerged from the water. It was none other than the Fomaro Ray, now several times its previous size.
Under the crowd's astonished gazes.
The Fomaro Ray fixed its fish eyes on Lin Yi, swayed its body, and moved toward him.
To the onlookers, it seemed to be flying through the air, coming to Lin Yi of its own accord.
Clunk.
The scoop net met the heavy weight, and its rice paper immediately tore.
Yet the Fomaro Ray, despite having suddenly grown several times larger.
Remained perched right on the scoop net, showing no inclination to struggle or fall off.
The net's handle could not possibly support the Fomaro Ray's multiplied weight.
Yet, before the crowd's bewildered eyes, it settled into Lin Yi's hands.
It had submerged itself to increase its size, ensuring that its emergence would give His Majesty