Fangzheng said, "This Penniless Monk needs a sturdy fishing net and two sturdy metal poles."
Lao Wang was instantly dumbfounded. "I can understand the fishing net, but why do you need a metal rod?"
"Master, you're so powerful, do you still need an iron rod to defend yourself? Don't worry. That kick of yours has already frightened Brother Snake and company. They probably won't dare find trouble with you. "Shao Chong imagined that Fangzheng was defending himself.
Fangzheng did not explain. "It's only used to make things, not to fight."
Shao Chong nodded slightly but did not believe it at all. He had previously believed that Fangzheng was an ordinary monk, but after that kick and the matter of him buying a fishing net to catch fish, he had already classified Fangzheng as someone like Lu Zhishen. He thought to himself, This is a young monk with a wild heart …
Old Wang didn't ask too much and just said, "I don't have what you want, but there's a guy who welds steel bars across the street. You can go to him and get two steel bars. As for the net, I have many kinds. They are all over there. You can choose for yourself. "
Fangzheng nodded and walked over to take a look. There were nets everywhere, but what surprised Shao Chong and Old Wang was that Fangzheng had chosen an extremely thick rope net!
Old Wang said awkwardly, "Venerable One, you don't know how to fish, right? This isn't a fishing net. This is a net I use to store goods. "
When Shao Chong heard that, he burst out laughing and said, "Master, why don't you take a look? The rope of this net is as thick as a finger, and the opening of the net is as big as a palm. With such a big opening, how are we going to fish?"
Fangzheng smiled. "Who said that This Penniless Monk is fishing?"
When he said this, Old Wang and Shao Chong were both stunned … If you don't fish, then why do you buy a fishing net?
Fangzheng didn't explain and directly paid. Meanwhile, Shao Chong shouted for Lao Wang to give him a discount. After all, it was not a real fishing net. It was just an old net that was used to carry things. Old Wang shook his head helplessly. He gave Fangzheng a small discount and sold it. He had been in business for so long, but this was the first time he had encountered such a strange customer. He didn't come to the fishing gear store to buy a net for fishing! Not only that, he even bought something that he knew was old …
However, Lao Wang was too lazy to care. It was good business if he could earn money. He did not care what they bought.
Fangzheng put away the net and went to the opposite side to weld a huge metal frame. On the side of the frame was a handle that could be grasped. Then, according to Fangzheng's instructions, the master wrapped the net over it and tied it tightly. Immediately, the strange item turned into a huge net for fishing. However, this net was a little too big … Unless he was fishing for a big fish like a shark, it would be completely useless.
Shao Chong followed them and watched. He was in charge of bargaining. However, the more he looked, the more confused he became. What was the monk trying to do with such a thing?
"Master, what is this thing used for?" Shao Chong couldn't help but ask curiously.
Fangzheng chuckled. "It's used to catch mermaids."
"Mermaid?" Shao Chong was taken aback before he smiled bitterly. "Master, please don't joke around. Although there are rivers in the Great Wu Empire, this is a freshwater river. How can there be mermaids … "
Fangzheng said, "Just because you can't get it doesn't mean This Penniless Monk can't."
Shao Chong was just about to ask when he heard Red Boy say, "If my master says he can get it, he definitely can. Stop nagging. Just watch the show. "
Shao Chong rolled his eyes when he heard that. Although he didn't say a word, he had already made up his mind. Fangzheng was deliberately mystifying things. Ignoring the question of whether mermaids existed in this world, even if they did, they would be in the sea. Was the monk planning on following the river into the sea? With this in mind, Shao Chong didn't say another word as he followed behind. He wanted to see how the two of them were going to catch mermaids!
However, the more they walked, the more puzzled Shao Chong became. Why did the monk end up back on the commercial street?
Shao Chong was filled with questions and just as he was about to ask, he saw Fangzheng suddenly stop. He looked up at Shao Gang, who was leaning against the window on the third floor.
Shao Gang smiled. "Master, you bought fishing gear? Eh? Isn't this net of yours special? "Shao Gang was puzzled as well. Why did the monk buy such a thing when buying fishing gear? Could it be that monks have become so stupid? He didn't even know the basics of catching fish? But even if the monk didn't know, Shao Chong should know, right? Was this fellow just going to watch the master get scammed? He thought about reprimanding Shao Chong later.
Before Fangzheng could say a word, Shao Chong shouted. "Bro, the net that Master bought isn't for catching ordinary silver fish. It's for catching mermaids!"
"Pfft!" Shao Gang spewed out a mouthful of tea as he laughed. "Mermaids? Haha! Master, you must be joking, right? "
With the duo shouting, the surrounding merchants peeked their heads out when they heard the commotion. Some leaned against the window to watch the commotion. Some passersby also shot a glance at Fangzheng. They were instantly attracted by Fangzheng's attire. After all, few people wore monk robes in modern times. It was rare to see a monk walking on the streets. Furthermore, this monk was so special. Ignoring the white monk robes and bald head, wasn't his face a little too handsome? Many chicks took a few more glances, leaving the male partners beside them extremely displeased. But soon, the chicks' gazes were attracted by the huge net on Fangzheng's back! The net was a meter wide and two meters long! With Fangzheng carrying it on his shoulder, it was difficult not to attract attention.
Furthermore, Fangzheng had an adorable young boy beside him. He was practically attractive to young and old alike!
However, when everyone heard that Fangzheng was going to fish for mermaids, they immediately laughed.
"Haha! This Master sure is interesting. Ever since he came, our street has become a lot more lively. Just now, he was scamming cheats and beating up villains. Now, he's fishing for mermaids. Hehe, I wonder what other tricks he has up his sleeves. "In a clothing store, a female attendant who had been watching the commotion chuckled.
This attracted the boss as well. When he saw Fangzheng's appearance and heard from the attendant that he was fishing for mermaids, the boss immediately shook his head. "This monk is quite capable, but unfortunately, he's a fool. Fishing for mermaids? How imaginative. Alright, Little Zhang, stop watching. Although he's rather handsome, his brain isn't that good. "
"Aiyah, Boss, I'll watch a little longer. I find this monk rather amusing. Since there's no one in our store, I won't watch anymore, "Little Zhang said.
The boss shook his head. "Forget it. I'll watch a fool for fun too."
There were many people who had similar thoughts. Although there were many people on the business street, there weren't many of them in each store. There were even some stores that were completely empty … Since there was no one, the boss wouldn't force the attendant to do anything. They could watch the commotion if they wanted to. It was considered humane management.
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