I'm Really Going to Become an Immortal
Chapter 283 - 207: Beware of Him Causing You Trouble

Chapter 283: Chapter 207: Beware of Him Causing You Trouble

The crowd had gathered around the pearl stall, excitedly watching every time a pearl clam shell was carefully pried open, anticipating the sudden burst of luster that could bring cheers of surprise.

The iridescence of the pearls and the sparkle in the eyes of the onlookers wove into a vivid picture, while a tense atmosphere filled with the salty smell of seawater and anticipation permeated the air.

But it was then that a stout man—Chen Yun, with a huge and conspicuous fish tank hoisted on his shoulder, slowly made his way into the crowd.

The trickling sound of water and the giant bone snake fish swimming within seemed to exude a serene strength; contrasting sharply with the surrounding clamor.

His arrival was like a breath of cool air on a summer’s day, bringing instant quiet to the previously noisy scene.

The style of Chen Yun was strikingly different.

It was well-known that the giant bone snake fish was not one to be trifled with, the kind of fish that if it bumped into you in the water, you’d quietly pass out without a sound.

And such a fierce fish was encased in a fish tank two meters long and one meter wide.

And this fish tank.

Was shouldered by a burly man of 1.8 meters, carrying it as if it were no burden at all.

Yet, no matter how hard you looked, even those with no conception of weight could understand that the tank was not something a normal person could carry.

So, as Chen Yun approached with the fish tank, the scene appeared as if he were a monster that walked right out of works like Baki the Grappler, Kengan Ashura, or Sea Tiger.

Everyone fell silent, half expecting this guy to burst out of his clothing and reveal perfect muscles the next second.

The people couldn’t help but clear a path for him, their eyes following his every move, yet no one dared to make a sound.

Chen Yun’s gaze was deep, exuding an unspeakable majesty, which silenced the once eagerly chattering onlookers, turning the atmosphere unusually solemn.

Even the most curious of children just stared wide-eyed, tightly covering their mouths.

The owner of the pearl stall, too, paused his actions, looking with reverence at this uninvited guest, as if even the pearls within the clams were holding their breath, waiting for something.

Chen Yun gently set down the fish tank.

As the fish tank touched the ground, the suffocating atmosphere seemed to ease for a moment, and everyone felt as if they had been allowed to breathe again.

"Looks fun."

"Open a few for me."

"They’re all five hundred each, right?"

Chen Yun spoke in a composed voice.

Upon hearing this, the stall owner swallowed hard.

He hastily pointed at a section of pearl clams and nodded, saying, "These are all 500."

Then, from the many shells, he carefully selected a few that looked the plumpest and shiniest, gently placing them on the workbench.

His movements were even more cautious than before, each tiny gesture revealing his awe of Chen Yun.

However, Chen Yun waved a dismissive hand: "I don’t want these, open these instead."

Saying so,

Chen Yun pointed at a few pearl clams in the stall.

His targets were precise, instantly freezing the stall owner in his tracks with his exacting choice.

Obviously,

Chen Yun had picked out those he knew beforehand had pearls through special means.

Using X-ray technology to check if pearl clams contain pearls is possible, but its effectiveness is limited.

X-rays can penetrate clam shells and reveal denser structures inside; theoretically, since pearls are relatively dense, they might show up as distinct shadows on an X-ray and thus help discern the presence of pearls.

However, in reality, because the density difference between the pearls and the surrounding clam flesh might not be significant, especially for small or nascent pearls, X-ray images may not be clear enough to confirm the presence of pearls directly.

But even so, it was still possible to roughly determine which of his high-quality pearl clams contained pearls.

He did not know how the man before him knew where the pearls were, he just knew that if he followed Chen Yun’s directions to open those specific clams,

He was bound to feel a stab of pain.

Within the region he had casually claimed was all 500, this man had singled out all the clams holding pearls. He had been far from frugal when purchasing this batch.

He had planned to have some shills coordinate to sell the empty clams, while the ones with pearls would be almost entirely swept up by the shills, only to end up back in their own pockets later.

That way, he would not only make a killing from the pockets of unsuspecting customers,

But he would also keep almost every single pearl, gaining a vast profit!

But now...

"Open it."

"Didn’t you say they’re 500 each?"

Chen Yun looked at the hesitant, dilly-dallying stall owner, urging him on.

Saying this, he seemed impatient as he gave the nearby fish tank a tap.

The giant bone snake fish inside the tank thrashed suddenly, hitting the glass hard with force.

This sound snapped the hesitant vendor to attention.

The crowd surrounding the stand also began to heckle, urging the vendor to hurry and open.

Their curiosity and anticipation were heightened by this spectacle, and the boisterous atmosphere surged once again.

"Open it! Open it!" the voices echoed intermittently.

Everyone was eagerly waiting to witness if more beautiful and perfect pearls would be revealed. The children stood on their tiptoes, not wanting to miss a single detail, their eyes sparkling with excitement.

After a moment of silence,

the vendor bit the bullet.

Making less profit was better than making none, he reasoned, assuming that after seeing the multitude of pearls, the crowd would certainly buy a few.

It wouldn’t be until they realized no more pearls would come that they would stop.

He wouldn’t be able to reclaim his own pearls, but perhaps he could recoup a bit of his investment.

Moreover...

As long as he could retrieve the pearls from the hands of this particular fellow, wouldn’t he be back to breaking even?

With these thoughts in mind, the vendor glanced at Chen Yun, revealing a hardly noticeable cold expression.

Then he bowed his head,

resigned to his fate, and began to open the Pearl Clams, maintaining his skilled and meticulous technique.

As the first Clam was cracked open, revealing several smooth pearls,

the vendor’s speed increased, as if eager to get the job over with.

Each time a clamshell was opened, it was like unveiling a secret bestowed by nature.

With the shells being revealed one by one, pearls, like shy girls, slowly displayed their round or uniquely shaped beauty, each an incomparable work of art.

Chen Yun sat calmly on a small stool nearby.

His tranquility contrasted sharply with the commotion around him, as if he was a sage quietly observing the various facets of the world.

With the opening of the last clamshell came a wave of admiration and applause.

Every Clam had a pearl!

It was truly amazing!

Under everyone’s gaze, he slowly picked up a pile of pearls that had just been taken from the clamshells.

They refracted a captivating luster in the sunlight, resembling dewdrops at dawn, both pure and slightly mysterious.

He looked at the eye-catching fish tank next to him where the giant bone snake fish leisurely swam, oblivious to the unexpected scenario about to unfold.

With a gentle toss of Chen Yun’s hand, the pearls, like a meteor shower, elegantly streaked through the air and silently fell into the water.

In an instant, the entire fish tank seemed enlivened, the addition of the pearls lending a touch of fantasy to the miniature ecosystem.

The pearls sank slowly in the water, some gently nudged by the curious giant bone snake fish, as if testing these strange newcomers; others rotated slowly, weaving together with the water plants to create fluid pictures.

On the water’s surface, the play of light from the pearls and the sandy bottom of the tank complemented each other, creating a dreamlike scene.

The giant bone snake fish seemed attracted by this sudden change, swimming around the pearls, sometimes threading through them, sometimes nudging them with their slender bodies, as though engaged in a silent game.

The sheen of the pearls and the fish scales reflected off one another, creating an enrapturing beauty that was hard to look away from.

Having done all this,

Chen Yun shouldered the fish tank and turned to leave.

But before turning away, he glanced at the expressionless vendor.

Meanwhile, all the onlookers, stimulated by the scene, eagerly stepped forward to buy the Pearl Clams.

The vendor watched the short-lived buying frenzy, knowing it wouldn’t last long enough to make a real profit, with a calm expression.

He silently met Chen Yun’s gaze with a cold look, remaining silent for a long time.

Chen Yun felt no emotional turbulence in response,

he even felt a slight urge to laugh.

He simply shouldered the fish tank and walked away.

Wang Shanshan saw Chen Yun leave and hurriedly followed him with Deng Yuezhao.

She wanted to tell Chen Yun that the group who set up the scheme to sell clamshells with no pearls at high prices would definitely find a way to cause him trouble.

As a former news anchor who reported on various odd news daily, she knew quite a bit about these so-called unwritten rules and understood that these people might have significant connections locally.

...

Meanwhile, the vendor silently watched Chen Yun’s departure.

He then handed over the business to his assistant and walked to the side to make a phone call.

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