Chapter 45

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The grilled mackerel, golden brown, still had a light layer of oil flowing over it, and a rich aroma continuously burst forth from its belly. When the teeth made contact with the grilled fish, there was even a slight crackling sound, as the fish skin had been perfectly grilled to a crispy texture without a hint of burning. Beneath the crispy skin, the fish meat was tender, juicy, and fully flavored.

Just one bite, and the eyes of the student in the yellow uniform went wide. Without even stopping to praise it, he devoured the fish in a few quick bites.

The other students, who had been observing for a while, immediately understood what was happening. The other three grilled mackerels that Huo Yuhao had just finished were instantly snatched up, and his sales for the day soared to twenty copper soul coins, which is equivalent to two silver soul coins.

The four grilled mackerels brought Huo Yuhao excellent word-of-mouth in a very short time. There were many people at the entrance of the academy, and his small stall was quickly surrounded, leaving no room for anyone to pass.

"Too delicious, really too delicious." The student in the yellow uniform who had bought the first grilled mackerel finally managed to squeeze in. "Junior, give me three more. I'll have my dinner here today."

A student in a purple uniform, who was a year older, coldly said, "Get in line."

Huo Yuhao hadn't expected his grilled fish business to be so successful. He apologized to the students gathered around the grill, "Seniors, this is my first time doing business. I can only sell eighteen grilled mackerels. I've already sold four, so there are fourteen left. I'll sell them on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who didn't get in line today, please come back tomorrow."

As he spoke, he collected the money from the students in line and put it into the Twenty-Four Bridge Moonlit Night belt. Selling eighteen fish brought in nine silver soul coins, which, after deducting costs and the cost of tomorrow's stock, left him with more than enough money for food. Huo Yuhao was not greedy; he knew that cultivation was the most important thing for him at this stage, and earning enough to get by was sufficient.

One grilled mackerel after another came out of the grill, and Huo Yuhao grilled them very seriously, not lowering the quality because of the crowd. Every student who received a grilled mackerel was extremely satisfied, and some even asked to reserve tomorrow's grilled mackerel. After careful consideration, Huo Yuhao decided to stick to the first-come, first-served rule. After all, the grilled mackerel tasted best when it was freshly out of the grill, and if someone came late, the taste would be worse.

At this moment, several female students in purple uniforms walked out of the Shrek Academy gate. The female student at the front immediately attracted the attention of many people.

She looked to be only fourteen or fifteen years old, with a slender and well-proportioned figure. Her long golden hair flowed in large waves behind her, her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes were like a clear pool of water. When she looked around, she exuded a refined and noble aura. Her beauty was like a new moon casting a gentle glow, like a snow-covered tree in full bloom, with a gentle and graceful demeanor that was captivating. Her beauty was so stunning that it seemed to dim everything around her.

"Senior Nan, what's that delicious smell?" Another female student, who was also quite beautiful but paled in comparison to the moon, asked her in surprise.

The stunningly beautiful girl clearly smelled the aroma as well, and the other girls couldn't help but look in Huo Yuhao's direction.

Perhaps because the leading girl's beauty was so overwhelming, the students who had been surrounding Huo Yuhao's stall spontaneously made way for her and the other female students, who walked straight to the grill. Seeing everyone make way for her, the stunningly beautiful girl was not arrogant; she smiled warmly and nodded in gratitude to the students who had made way for her. Every student who saw her smile blushed and was filled with excitement.

Seeing the stunningly beautiful girl's face, Huo Yuhao was also momentarily stunned. Before this, the most beautiful woman he had seen was Tang Ya. The purple-uniformed female student in front of him was not only as beautiful as Tang Ya but also had a gentle and warm demeanor. The hint of sorrow in her eyes made her even more endearing. Compared to her, Tang Ya was more like a lively and cheerful optimist. As for which one was more beautiful, that was a matter of personal opinion.

"Junior, how much do you sell your grilled mackerel for?" the stunningly beautiful girl asked softly.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao had just delivered all eighteen grilled mackerels for which he had already received payment, leaving only the last two on the grill, which were for Tang Ya.

"Senior, five copper soul coins each."

The stunningly beautiful girl frowned slightly and said, "That's a bit expensive. Considering the cost and your effort, three copper soul coins would be enough, and you would still make a profit."

Huo Yuhao was taken aback; he hadn't expected such a beautiful girl to haggle with him, as no student had done so before.

"Sorry, my grilled mackerel is non-negotiable, and I've already sold out for today," Huo Yuhao said calmly. The price was set by Tang Ya, and he wouldn't change it easily, especially since this income was important to him and was just right.

The stunningly beautiful girl was taken aback and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I was just doing a quick calculation. If there's a chance in the future, I'll try it." With that, she turned and walked away.

Huo Yuhao clearly sensed that the atmosphere around him was off. Many of the students who had been looking at him with enthusiasm were now glaring at him.

"Kid, you dare not sell?" A deep, thick voice filled with anger suddenly rang out, and a golden light shot straight toward Huo Yuhao's stall.

"Clang—" The golden light hit the grill accurately and embedded itself completely, revealing a gold soul coin. Then, a figure strode over, quickly passing the stunningly beautiful girl and reaching Huo Yuhao's stall. He reached out to grab the two grilled mackerels on the grill.

Because he needed to control the heat, Huo Yuhao had his Spirit Eyes activated. When the deep voice sounded, he felt a huge sense of pressure, and his mental detection was released subconsciously.

The hand that reached for the grilled mackerel was fast, but Huo Yuhao, through his mental detection, anticipated the move and quickly picked up the two grilled mackerels, stepping back a few steps. These were for Tang Ya, and he couldn't let anyone else take them.

The man's large hand missed the grilled mackerel and instead grabbed into the grill, catching a few hot coals.

Only then did Huo Yuhao see the man's appearance.

He was dressed in a black uniform, a sixth-year student, about the same age as Bei Bei, tall and as big as He Cai Tou. He had thick eyebrows, tiger-like eyes, a straight nose, and a square mouth, making him look very handsome. His fair skin was flushed with anger, and his slightly chubby face exuded a formidable presence.