All the tens of thousands of miles toads that had emerged were now captured.
With their abrupt disappearance beneath enchanted nets and sealing arrays, the once-chaotic lake surface gradually settled into a glassy calm. The ripples faded, the shimmering reflections of void energy dissolved, and a heavy silence briefly hung in the air—until it was shattered by an eruption of cheers and exultant voices.
"We've struck it rich this time!"
"Heavens, I can't believe it! With these toads, I'll finally clear all my debts!"
"My wife… she won't have to dance in front of those Blood Fang Gang dogs anymore!"
That last shout was filled with rage and shame, and it drew immediate attention. Heads turned, eyes blinked.
The celebration paused for a breath, and then the silence twisted into awkwardness. Several people looked at the man as if trying to process his words.
A slow, confused glance passed through the crowd—
"Brother, why was your wife dancing in the first place?"
