Xia Yu had indeed broken the bank.
The fantasy insect known as "Tears of the Sea" was actually a firefly, but one that lived in the sea, hence simply referred to as sea fireflies. When Jintan Shun introduced them, he mentioned that these creatures had extremely long lifespans; with proper care, they could easily live for 10 years. Upon hearing this, Xia Yu's worldview shattered. In his past dealings with fireflies, he knew them as creatures with only a few days to live, burning brightly before their swift demise, right?
Thump, thump!
The insects were striking against the glass jars, producing a crisp sound.
Three jars were displayed prominently on the countertop, each housing a firefly the size of a thumb, which was almost an insult to call mere "insects" given how exquisitely beautiful these pets were.
At first glance, the sea fireflies looked like they were made of jade, especially the tail end, which resembled a tiny, delicate crystal.
