Chapter 389

Chapter 389: A Strange Figure

“What is going on here?”

Ming looked towards the strange sight not far away, his brows furrowed, feeling as if something had happened.

The water spout not too far away gave Ming a very unsettling feeling.

The others from the Coral Sea naturally couldn’t see the peculiar sight in the sky; they all enjoyed the scenery of this garden as usual.

Ming quickly walked towards that direction.

And when Ming arrived at the scene, he discovered that this place was actually a lake.

Well, who would have thought there’s a lake inside the seabed! Ming didn’t know what to say for a moment. Is this really the underwater world? Ming guessed that this lake was most likely created by the Dragon Empress so her old lover could get used to living here.

By the side of the lake, many people were fishing, and some were even selling fishing rods and bait.

In other words, this was the legendary “I fish for my own kind”? Above this lake, thick literary energy dripped into the lake water, creating ripples.

Of course, only Ming could see these ripples in the lake water; no one else could!

Ming noticed that a member of the Dragon Clan caught a fish, pinched some bait onto the hook, and then dripped a few drops of blue medicine onto it.

At first, Ming didn’t pay much attention to the other person’s actions.

Because many people who fish use their own exclusive bait recipes, which is quite normal.

But when the fishing hook entered the water, Ming saw threads of spiritual energy intertwining with the ink, then coalescing into a line connecting to the fishing rod.

“So, this is getting interesting,” Ming muttered to himself.

Ming didn’t know the other person’s intentions, but since they were being sneaky, they definitely weren’t up to any good.

Besides those nobles from the Dragon Palace, Ming also saw several people like Zhu Cici.

Ming was somewhat surprised; he didn’t expect Zhu Cici and the others to be here as well.

Yu Wen Xi, who was fishing, also noticed Ming.

“Brother Xu.”

Yu Wen Xi greeted Ming.

Ming smiled and nodded, walking forward.

When Zhu Cici heard Yu Wen Xi calling out to Ming, her delicate body trembled slightly, and she looked towards Ming’s direction, her heart beating faster and faster.

Zhu Cici’s cheeks flushed red, looking like a girl confessing her first love, extremely shy after expressing her feelings. When she saw the person she liked, she wanted to walk around them.

Some people from the Dragon Palace also noticed Ming approaching but didn’t take it to heart.

“You guys are so leisurely, fishing here.” Ming said with a smile.

“Hahaha,” Fang Yu laughed, “A few members of the Dragon Clan are competing with us.”

Ming: “Oh? Competing?”

Chen Kun nodded: “A few visitors from other seas are traveling with us. We’re competing to see who catches the most and most precious fish. The last person has to treat everyone to drinks and food.”

“I see.” Ming glanced at a few princes and princesses of the Dragon Clan and said to Chen Kun, “It does sound interesting. I’m itching to try it myself. May I join?”

Yu Wen Xi: “Of course, Brother Xu, please!”

“Good, then let me show off my skills.” Ming joked half-heartedly, then bought a fishing rod and some bait from a small stall by the lakeside.

Ming’s gaze moved among the group as he chose a spot for fishing.

Zhu Cici instinctively gripped her fishing rod tightly, her heartbeat accelerating, wondering if Ming would choose to sit next to her.

However, Zhu Cici watched with her own eyes as Ming sat next to Princess Ao Yiner from the Eastern Sea.

Ao Yiner herself was also surprised, not expecting this man to sit next to her.

Although Ao Yiner was shocked, she even felt this man might fancy her, making her feel a bit down.

But then, Ao Yiner glanced at Zhu Cici and another cousin, a flash of smugness crossing her eyes.

When a man chooses one woman among several women to approach, for that woman, it is undoubtedly the most face-saving thing.

That’s how Ao Yiner felt at this moment.

What’s the point of being in the top ten of the Red Beauty List? So what? He still sits next to me, obviously showing that the princess is more charming.

Zhu Cici lightly pressed her lips, a flicker of disappointment passing through her eyes.

Ling Bisheng glanced at Zhu Cici, his heart aching even more.

Looking at Zhu Cici’s appearance, Ling Bisheng knew that Zhu Cici hadn’t completely let go; she still cared deeply about Ming.

“It’s fine, it’s fine, it’s only been one day. How can you let go so easily? Cici will still have feelings for Xu Ming. Just give it some time, and I’ll definitely have a chance!”

Ling Bisheng consoled himself mentally, immediately feeling much better.

Yu Wen Xi and Miao Feng were speechless.

They weren’t interested in Zhu Cici. They were very clear that Zhu Cici wouldn’t possibly like them. What they cared about was Xu Ming.

They thought Brother Xu must’ve gone crazy somewhere.

You don’t sit next to our academy’s Cici, fine, but why do you sit next to another woman? Are you trying to intentionally upset our Cici? Brother Xu, you truly deserve to be single! But come to think of it, Brother Xu doesn’t seem to be single, and quite a few girls like him.

Moreover, those who like Brother Xu are all in the top ten of the Red Beauty List…

“Eastern Sea Ao Jin.” Ao Jin smiled at Xu Ming across his sister, “This is my younger sister Ao Yin’er.”

Ming nodded: “Met the two of you. I am surnamed Xu, my given name is Ming, and I’m from the Wu Kingdom.”

“You’re Xu Ming?” Ao Yin’er looked at Xu Ming in surprise.

Suddenly, Ao Yin’er found this decent-looking dragon race man to be much more attractive and pleasing to the eye, and the sense of pride in her heart became even stronger.

After all, being liked by an excellent man is entirely different from being liked by an ordinary man.

“Do you know me?” Xu Ming smiled.

Seeing the elegant smile of the other party, Ao Yin’er blushed faintly: “Of course I know. I’ve read your poems, and you’re ranked so high on the Azurecloud List. Even if I haven’t met you, I’ve certainly heard your name.”

“It’s just a false reputation.” Xu Ming politely responded a few times, then hung the bait and cast the line in one fluid motion, his movements quite proficient.

And Xu Ming’s fishing hook was not far from Ao Jin.