In a small sandy pit, there were several rocks of different sizes, and around the rocks hid at least a dozen coconut snails of various sizes.
These coconut snails, some weighing four or five pounds, look just like a real, large coconut.
The smallest ones are about the size of a sea duck egg; they look small and cute.
Coconut snails can now sell for over 100 yuan per kilogram. Not counting the smaller ones, the rest add up to 20 to 30 kilograms.
Chen Zhiyao rushed straight to the largest coconut snail, which was bigger than her face and required both hands to hold it.
Giant coconut snail
The larger the coconut snail, the higher its price.
However, compared to its attractive price, Chen Zhiyao was more concerned about whether it contained Melaleuca.
She still remembers those two Melo beads that sold for over 10,000 yuan last time, and wishes she could get two more.
Unfortunately, even after staring at the coconut snail so intently she almost got angry, she still couldn't see anything unusual inside.
She casually put it into a new net bag, and then picked up another one.
The second coconut snail was about the same size as the first one, but it was a bit darker in color and had more beautiful patterns. It looked like a very old ancestor that had weathered many storms.
Chen Zhiyao prayed fervently in her heart: May the sea god protect us, there must be a Melo Pearl inside, there must be a Melo Pearl inside.
Turning the coconut shell over, she suddenly noticed a dark shadow about the size of a finger on the side.
There really was something there! Chen Zhiyao was overjoyed and decided that she must go to the Sea God Temple tomorrow to pray properly.
She carefully placed this very special coconut snail into another net bag, which also contained a large abalone.
One of them had a Melo pearl, and the other had an abalone pearl, so they shared a luxurious double room.
Looking at her two darlings, Chen Zhiyao couldn't help but want to kiss them.
Aside from these two ancient ancestors, the remaining coconut snails are smaller.
The two largest ones weighed around three pounds each, the rest were mostly a little over one pound each, and there were also a few smaller babies.
She wasn't greedy; she only put coconut snails weighing more than a pound into the net bag, leaving five or six small seedlings behind.
With the heavy coconut snail in hand, Chen Zhiyao's movements slowed considerably.
She swam slowly forward, and just then, she saw a strangely shaped rock that suddenly opened its mouth at her.
Chen Zhiyao was startled. How could this ugly stone move?
Upon closer inspection, it was clear that this was not a stone at all, but a tigerfish disguised as a stone.
Tigerfish (It's time to test everyone's eyesight again)
If you run into me, you're out of luck.
Chen Zhiyao happily stretched out the multi-purpose clip in her hand towards it.
Tigerfish +1
Besides the tigerfish, there were also many other good things nearby, so Chen Zhiyao immediately took out a new net bag to prepare for purchasing.
Little Green Dragon +2
Conger eel +1
Blue Crab +3
Orchid Crab +2
Conch +1
Flower snail +6
...
The swim was a success, Chen Zhiyao smiled as she looked down at the drawstring of the net.
Suddenly, a large, brightly colored creature slowly swam past her.
Looking up, I was surprised to see a three- or four-pound bluefin bream.
Excitedly, Chen Zhiyao picked up the multi-tool and chased after him without thinking.
This large, green creature was unaware of the danger approaching it, leisurely strolling around in the water.
This big guy was swimming along when he suddenly realized he couldn't move.
Before long, I found myself trapped with the other fish.
Giant Blue Croaker
Bluefin bream +1
They're quite big! Considering that bluefin tuna are still quite expensive, Chen Zhiyao's smile became even brighter.
As more and more things piled up, Chen Zhiyao felt it was almost time to go up.
The place where she found the manta ray yesterday was just ahead. After thinking for a moment, she swam over there again, intending to catch another big fish before going up.
Chen Weiqiang, who was not far away, discovered a crab nest and was happily catching crabs, not noticing that his daughter had run ahead again.
Before she could even spot the manta ray, Chen Zhiyao was pleasantly surprised to find an enormous sea cucumber.
It looks like a mutated eggplant, all rough and unsightly.
Although this thing is a bit ugly, it's obviously a good item, at least several decades old, and its price must be high.
Giant sea cucumber
Besides the giant sea cucumber, there were also a few smaller ones nearby, which Chen Zhiyao happily accepted.
Giant sea cucumber +1
Small sea cucumber + 4
After wandering around for a while, she finally found a half-grown manta ray weighing about 10 pounds on a flat, sandy seabed.
This guy cleverly buried his entire body in the sand, so from the outside it looked like nothing at all.
Others might overlook it, but it was impossible to fool the sharp-eyed Chen Zhiyao.
This guy was quite wary. As soon as Chen Zhiyao got close, he struggled violently and flew away like an arrow.
Fortunately, she was prepared and immediately chased after them with her multi-tool.
Although the movement was a bit slow, at least it managed to tuck the tip of its tail between its legs.
Once caught in the universal clamp, this guy couldn't move and could only watch helplessly as Chen Zhiyao put him into the net bag.
Manta Ray +1
The net bags in my hands already weigh several dozen kilograms; any more and I wouldn't be able to carry them back.
Chen Zhiyao was about to go back when suddenly, she saw something in the place where the stingray had been hiding.
Looking down, I saw that where the manta ray had been lying, there was now a small pit, with a small piece of old wood sticking out from the bottom.
Seeing the old wooden plank with a corner sticking out, Chen Zhiyao's spirits lifted. Could there be treasure underneath?
She casually placed the several nets she was carrying aside and then began digging diligently.
She brushed aside a layer of sand and found an old wooden box that looked quite weathered.
Sure enough, there was something there, and Chen Zhiyao worked even harder.
Without suitable tools, and having already spent quite a long time at the bottom of the sea, she became somewhat exhausted after digging halfway through the box.
At this moment, Chen Weiqiang came looking for him.
He had originally come to call his daughter back, but unexpectedly he saw the treasure chest, and his eyes sparkled with ecstasy.
Seeing that his daughter was moving slowly, Chen Weiqiang immediately pushed her aside and started digging himself.
Chen Weiqiang was strong and healthy, and it didn't take him long to dig out the large box that was buried deep in the sand.
Mysterious Box
This box looks quite old, and it has three rusty iron locks on it.
The father and daughter exchanged a glance, countless beautiful images flashing through their minds: gleaming gold bars, exquisite jewelry, priceless antiques...
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