Requesting the Master.

Summary

In a discussion about a cursed golden carp, the speaker learns that it was once benevolent but was misled by a fairy to demand sacrifices of children. Wu Xin Man expresses regret over the carp's fate, while the narrator recalls the mysterious theft of the carp, which had been sealed by their grandfather. The arrival of Xia Zhu brings news about Hei Mu Zi's hidden skills, leading to concerns about her moving in. Meanwhile, a strange man offers a large sum for a birdcage but leaves behind a box containing the carp. The narrator suspects deeper connections and contemplates investigating the man, realizing the carp's sinister nature and its tragic history.

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