Mortal Mirror

Li Ergou was curious and looked up, only to see a crowd of people gathered not far ahead, arguing fiercely, he didn't know what about.

Everyone has a gossipy heart, so Li Ergou hurriedly squeezed into the crowd to see what was happening.

When he got to the front, he saw a strong man glaring and grabbing a man dressed as a scholar in a green shirt, saying, "You've made my fish half-dead, if you don't give me an explanation today, don't even think about leaving."

The scholar in the green shirt became anxious, "Aren't you trying to extort me? Just a common white-scaled fish, and you dare to ask for five Dao Repository gold coins, why don't you just rob someone."

"A common white-scaled fish? This is a spirit fish that I spent decades cultivating, okay? This spirit fish is even a female, and its value is enormous. It's fine if you don't want it, but why did you have to touch it?

You want to deny the debt after causing trouble by touching it, hmph, you have to buy it today whether you want to or not. Don't think you can cheat me, do you really think my farmer disciples are easy to bully?" The sturdy farmer disciple said with an angry face.

The scholar in the green shirt said, "Who knew your fish was so fragile? I only touched it lightly, and it turned belly up. You're just trying to extort me."

The two argued endlessly, and Li Ergou understood that it was a dispute caused by a fish. He ignored the arguing pair and went to the water basin, squatted down, and carefully looked at the white-phosphorus spirit fish inside.

This spirit fish was about two chi long, with a big, bulging belly. If it wasn't sick, it should be full of fish roe.

It could be seen that this fish emitted a faint spiritual light, which was the most obvious characteristic of a spirit fish. This thing carried spiritual energy, comparable to the flesh and blood of a monster, truly a supreme treasure.

It's just that this fish was taking in more air than it was letting out, and it looked like it was about to die. It was a pity, otherwise, he would have had the urge to buy it.

He sighed and was about to leave, after all, he would never buy a dead fish.

With this thought, he stood up and was about to leave, but unexpectedly, the spirit fish went crazy for some reason.

Suddenly, it jumped up and pounced on Li Ergou. Li Ergou reflexively slapped it out, directly knocking the spirit fish away.

The white-phosphorus spirit fish jumped twice on the ground and then died completely.

Everyone who saw this scene looked at Li Ergou. The scholar in the green shirt revealed a gloating voice, "Look, that fish was killed by this guy, this time it's not my fault, right?"

Li Ergou probably never dreamed that the fish was about to die, but it smelled a familiar scent, the unique scent of the fish scale sword, the scent carried by the dragon fish.

The dragon fish is a spirit fish of heaven and earth, a peerless great demon, naturally attracting the closeness of spirit fish, but unexpectedly, this also killed its life.

Li Ergou was also quite speechless when he saw this scene. The events just happened in an instant, and he didn't expect it to be like this.

The fish seller, a strong man, immediately glared at Li Ergou with his copper bell-like eyes and said in an angry voice, "You… you killed my fish, quickly pay for it."

Li Ergou looked at this guy's thick eyebrows and big eyes, but he didn't have the humility that a farmer disciple should have, and couldn't help but suspect that this guy was a swindler.

The trouble is, he killed someone's fish, so he couldn't justify it. The people around were talking and laughing, all watching the show.

Li Ergou was at a disadvantage, so what could he do? At this moment, the crowd suddenly separated, making way for a path. Li Ergou saw Bai Su accompanying a person over.

It could be seen that this person was mighty and strong, with a broad face and large ears, looking like a shopkeeper. What was most surprising was that he was holding a golden abacus about a chi in size in his hand. Seeing this abacus, Li Ergou suddenly remembered a relatively legendary person in Fish City.

That was the Fish City County Deputy, known as Golden Abacus, Jin Wudi.

As soon as this person appeared, those cultivators immediately greeted him warmly. Bai Su also came to Li Ergou's side at this time and introduced him, "This is County Deputy, Lord Jin."

Li Ergou's position was low, so naturally, it was the first time he had seen such a big figure. However, he had seen the world in the past few years and didn't feel that this person was too great.

However, the necessary etiquette could not be lacking, he still respectfully said, "Greetings, Lord."

Jin Suanzi nodded slightly, not paying attention to Li Ergou, but looked at Bai Su and said, "The matter of the Divine Sword Villa still needs you to work hard. This matter is no small matter, even the County Governor is very concerned about it."

Bai Su nodded, "Yes, I know."

Jin Suanzi also knew Bai Su's aloof personality and didn't say much. Instead, he looked at everyone and said, "Everyone continue, I'm just passing by here. That Li Ergou, you come with us too."

Li Ergou looked at Bai Su in a daze, not knowing what was going on with this Jin Suanzi, making him confused and wondering where he was going.

Bai Su gave him a look to follow, thinking that there should be something good.

Li Ergou believed in Bai Su and didn't think much about it at the moment. He was about to follow, but a big hand grabbed him firmly, "Boy, even if you have someone backing you, it's useless, quickly pay for my fish."

Li Ergou wanted to muddle through, but this guy wouldn't let it go, he could only helplessly say, "How much money?"

"Five Dao Repository gold coins."

"Why don't you just rob someone? You want me to pay five coins for a dead fish."

The strong man snorted, "Who told you to kill my fish?"

"That was also a fish that was about to die, how, do you really think I'm a sucker?"

"Li Ergou, hurry up."

Li Ergou was helpless and had to coldly snort, "Forget it, I have something to do today, I won't argue with you, I'll give you three coins, if you're not satisfied, don't blame me, the second constable, for handling things officially."

Li Ergou revealed the token on his waist, with a cold face, almost baring his teeth. Don't say, this was really bluffing.

Everyone also persuaded the strong man, to be content with what you have, and not to be too excessive.

I don't know if the strong man was at a loss or if he figured something out, he coldly snorted and reluctantly took Li Ergou's three coins.

To be honest, Li Ergou felt a pain in his heart, three Dao Repository gold coins, it was not a small amount. It would be fine if it was worth it, but he just bought a dead fish, who wouldn't feel uncomfortable.

It's just that he was in a hurry now and had no way to argue with this person, so he just took it as being ripped off. Feeling upset, he sucked in the dead fish on the ground and sucked it into his hand.

After all, it was bought with three Dao Repository gold coins, so he had to take the dead fish back to stew and eat to feel better.

The strong man took the money, his face was beautiful, and he didn't say anything more, continuing back to the stall.

What was unexpected was that this guy actually rummaged through the pile of things behind him and, in the blink of an eye, took out a fish basket.

He saw him take out an identical white-scaled spirit fish from the fish basket and throw it into the water basin in front of him, selling it.

Seeing this scene, Li Ergou was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

But at this moment, he heard Bai Su's anxious voice in his mind again, "What are you waiting for, come over immediately."

Well, Li Ergou remembered this guy, if that spirit fish was real, it would be fine, but if it was fake, you brat, I must let you know that the Fish City constable is not someone who can be provoked.