A stunning mermaid dressed in the 1980s, the whole family lined up to pamper her endlessly.

Chapter 18 The Flame Orb Fetched a Good Price
If you want to go to the city, you have to get there early.

Yun Linhe and Yun Chenxi, being more astute, decided that the two of them would take the Flame Pearl to sell.

Yun Jiao also got up very early today. With her two crooked little braids, she hugged her uncle's leg before the two of them went out.

She clung to her uncle's legs like a sloth, using both her hands and feet.

Yunlinhe: "...Jiaojiao got up so early today?"

He bent down and picked up the little one hanging on his lap.

Yun Jiao nodded, her bright eyes fixed on him: "Let's go together."

Yunlinhe tapped her little nose: "You're much smarter than your brothers."

There was no commotion yesterday, but this morning they got up early to stop people.

"Okay, your uncle will take you to the city for fun, and while we're at it, we'll buy Jiaojiao some new clothes and hair ties."

Yun Chenxi: "Want some dried fish?"

Yun Jiao nodded emphatically: "Yes!"

Carrying a bag of dried fish, the two of them carried Xiao Yunjiao to town, and then took a bus from town to the city.

The bus smelled unpleasant, and it was crowded and uncomfortable.

They finally managed to find seats and sit down, and Yun Jiao was placed on her brother's lap.

Looking at her completely disheveled hair, Yun Chenxi skillfully untied the hair tie and then braided it into small braids of varying thicknesses.

Hmm... it's barely watchable.

Yun Jiao didn't care and slowly ate a cucumber.

She sat by the window, staring out with her big eyes.

"Comrades, get ready, we're about to start driving."

With a shout from the driver, the bus started moving.

"Wow~"

Yun Jiao exclaimed in surprise. This vehicle was different from a tractor; it didn't make any rumbling noise.

She ate a melon while peering out the car window with great interest.

However, the energy only lasted for a short while, as it takes two hours to get from the town to the city by bus.

After a while, the car started to smell bad.

Some people got carsick and vomited, which made it even more smelly.

Yun Jiao spread her short legs and sat on her second brother's lap, burying her face in his chest.

Yun Chenxi took a piece of dried orange peel from his pocket and handed it to her.

"It would be better to put this under your nose."

Yun Jiao held the orange peel, and she felt much better.

She peeled the orange with her little hands and handed one piece to her uncle and one piece to her brother.

"Jiaojiao is so good."

The two adults patted the little guy's fluffy head.

Yun Jiao squinted her eyes, clearly enjoying herself, looking just like a beautiful and noble little kitten.

Two hours later, we finally arrived in the city.

After getting off the bus, Yun Jiao's eyes were not enough to see everything.

There are many more high-rise buildings in the city than in the town, the roads are wide and smooth, and there are many places to buy things.

Yunlinhe: "Where should we sell this Flame Pearl?"

Yun Chenxi didn't know either: "Let's wander around and see what's going on."

Ordinary shops don't seem like they can accept pearls, and government-owned shops are even less likely to.

You can only find private shops, and they have to be shops that sell valuable goods.

Finally, after asking around, they arrived at an alley.

There's an unassuming shop here, but it buys or sells all sorts of rare and unusual items.

The shop is called 'Wu Family Grocery Store'.

"Boss, do you buy pearls here?" There was only one man in his forties in the shop. He was wearing a black mandarin jacket and standing in front of the counter, fiddling with an abacus.

"pearl?"

Mr. Wu stroked the tuft of beard on his chin: "I don't accept ordinary pearls here."

Yun Linhe looked around the shop and noticed some wine and some antique-like items on the counter.

Many antiques are still not displayed openly, but they are still traded privately, though very rarely.

Those who can do this must have a certain background.

"We have a Flame Orb."

Hearing this, Mr. Wu became interested: "Is it the Flame Pearl, also known as the Dragon Ball? That's quite rare. You must be fishermen living by the sea. Let me see the pearl."

Yun Linhe carefully took out the handkerchief that was wrapped in layers.

The handkerchief was opened, revealing bright orange-red pearls.

Mr. Wu's eyes lit up, and he carefully accepted it.

He even measured it with a special measuring tape.

"12mm in diameter, orange-red like the sun, with a porcelain-like luster, a rounded shape, and flame-like patterns..."

"Excellent, excellent, excellent! This pearl is of the highest quality, both in terms of size and appearance."

Mr. Wu clearly liked it very much.

Hearing his words, Yun Linhe and Yun Chenxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Mr. Wu didn't keep them in suspense: "These dragon pearls are rare. It's not easy to find even one pearl out of ten thousand snails, let alone one that's over 10mm. You guys are really lucky."

I won't lie to you. Sea pearls are quite rare. I usually only buy those that are 8mm or larger, with a regular shape and good color. Dragon pearls are even rarer. This one is 12mm, and I'll buy it for 1500 yuan. That's the highest price I can offer.

I just wanted to build a relationship with you all. If you're ever lucky enough to find anything unusual at sea again, you can bring it to me.

1500 yuan!
Before they came, they thought the price would be at most 500.

After all, they didn't know much about pearls.

I never expected that such a small pearl would sell for such a high price!
The two men suppressed their excitement and remained silent: "Thank you, Mr. Wu. We'll sell here."

They had finally managed to find this place, and the price was far beyond their expectations. They had to compare prices from several suppliers, and they also needed to find other places to buy from.

Perhaps, but they don't know this city well, and rather than continue to risk being watched everywhere, they might as well sell here.

Mr. Wu nodded in satisfaction: "Okay, I'll give you the money right away."

When Yun Linhe received the 150 ten-yuan bills, his hands were trembling slightly.

He had never received so much money in his entire life.

Mr. Wu looked at them with a smile: "I usually buy ordinary sea pearls with good quality 8mm for around 200. For pearls larger than 8mm, the price depends on the quality. The price is higher for better quality pearls."

Those with precious colors, like black and gold, are even more expensive. The same goes for these flame beads. If you come across any in the future, just bring them to me. I guarantee the price will be fair. If you don't believe me, just ask around elsewhere.

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Wu."

Mr. Wu nodded, his gaze falling on the plump and fair-skinned Yun Jiao.

"You've raised this child very well."

He turned around, took two pieces of hawthorn cake from the table, and handed them over.

"Little one, have some hawthorn cake."

Yun Linhe and Yun Chenxi were about to refuse when Yun Jiao eagerly stretched out her chubby little hand.

"Thank you, uncle."

After taking the items, she still had a sweet tongue and gave Boss Wu a smile.

"Hahaha... I like this girl as soon as I see her."

Yun Chenxi and Yun Linhe had no choice but to thank them.

As she was leaving, Yun Jiao waved goodbye with the hawthorn cake in her hand, saying, "Goodbye, Uncle, we'll come again next time."

Mr. Wu smiled and said, "Then I'll be waiting for you."

This can be considered a good connection; in the future, if there are any pearls or similar items, we can bring them here directly.

However, Yun Linhe didn't think he would have that kind of luck in the future, since he had never encountered a single pearl in his life.

(End of this chapter)