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Chapter 69: Searching for the Fish (1/2)

Upon arriving at the Old Dock, Shen Cheng saw no one around and shouted at the lake, “Hey! fish! Are you there?”

“……” The lake remained utterly calm, not even a ripple in sight.

“It’s me, I’m Shen Cheng, I came back to find you!” He tried calling again, but seeing no movement in the lake, Shen Cheng scratched his head, forced himself to stay calm, and sat on the dock to start fishing.

It’s hard to fish when you’re anxious, and after two failed casts, Shen Cheng finally caught a fat grass carp on the third try.

The entire process was smooth, without any obstacles.

After casting aside the fishing rod, Shen Cheng stood up and began pacing back and forth.

Had the stupid fish left? Or… had it encountered danger? Shen Cheng sincerely hoped it was the former, even if they never met again, but if it was the latter…

“Tch!” Clicking his tongue softly, Shen Cheng ultimately decided to follow the direction of the downstream, calling out loudly as he walked.

Shen Cheng knew he had already been targeted by the organization known as the “Abandoned.” He should have anticipated the possibility of the fish being exposed.

With its cherry-pink tail, Shen Cheng didn’t know what species of fish it was, nor did he know if fish demi-humans really existed, but he was sure that this fish was extremely rare. If it was captured by foreign demi-human organizations…

The thought sent a shiver down Shen Cheng’s spine, and his pace became even more frantic.

As Shen Cheng followed the deeper downstream, the river grew narrower, eventually turning into a winding stream.

That stupid fish was so clever; it shouldn’t have been caught, right? It couldn’t have been…

But even if you left, you could have at least said goodbye to me…

“Stupid fish! Are you still here? At least answer me, at least…”

His steps gradually slowed, and Shen Cheng’s voice became quieter. Finally, he stopped in silence, gazing into the distance—a desolate stone bridge overgrown with moss, its arches piled with debris, blocking the flow of the river.

So… you’re really not here…

After standing still for a moment, Shen Cheng unclenched his fists, feeling as though something had been ripped out of his heart.

With a long sigh, he turned around, feeling somewhat dejected, preparing to leave.

“Woo—”

Suddenly, a faint sound, as melodious as a celestial tune, reached Shen Cheng’s ears, and his body stiffened, immediately turning around.

That sound… it wasn’t an illusion…

Shen Cheng ran along the riverbank, scanning the surroundings, but found no trace of anyone.

“Are you here?” Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Shen Cheng’s voice was nearly a roar as he shouted at his surroundings.

“Eee—”

The sound echoed again, soft but filled with pain, making Shen Cheng grow even more anxious.

After glancing around briefly, Shen Cheng finally confirmed that the sound came from… the stone bridge!

In just a few steps, Shen Cheng ran onto the stone bridge, leaning over the edge to peer into the river below. In the next moment, his face lit up with joy.

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