Witch, I'm really not an ancient god of the deep sea!

Chapter 101 Returning to Maro Island, Seeing Teacher An Again
Chen Qi wiped the table clean:
"Mr. Bai Ou, you shouldn't mind how well the body is preserved, right?"

He can bring back the other party's dead son.

If a Rift Lost One doesn't die, they are very likely to become an extremely aggressive monster.

Therefore, finding a body is not difficult, but ensuring its integrity is very difficult.

Old White Gull said in a deep voice after a long time, "I don't mind. After a person dies, the soul disperses, and the body is just a lump of flesh, which is no longer useful. It's just that my wife is a follower of the White Sun Cult, and she cares a lot about this matter."

If...it really doesn't work, we can retrieve some of his belongings: the emblem on his chest, the black-rimmed gold-rimmed glasses, or even his magic bullet pistol. And also..."

I remember it so clearly. Chen Qi accepted 100,000 shell coins and the Rift File, and took on the commission:

"I understand. I will try my best to preserve the integrity of the body."

For Chen Qi, who possesses the Touch of Ember, this rift is not particularly difficult.

Then, he asked curiously:
"May I ask what the attribute of my reward, the second-tier job card of the Lamp attribute, is?"

Old White Gull did not want to reveal all the information about the Tier 2 class cards:
"Lamp and Shadow Image, this is an extremely rare lamp and shadow image card. Don't worry, it won't disappoint you."

The shadows of lights...

Chen Qi was startled.

The lamp symbolizes hope, while the shadow symbolizes darkness.

These two aspects are mutually exclusive to a certain extent in many ways.

These two types of class cards are extremely rare in the entire world.

In terms of value, it far surpasses the ordinary Tier 2 class card, [Traveler].

Chen Qi opened the commissioned file and quickly scanned it.

The rift is named Train No. 8, and besides him, Old White Gull also commissioned seven first-tier hunters with illustrious battle records.

The files show that Old White Dove put a lot of effort into this matter.

However, most hunters ended in failure.

It's a bit challenging, but I like it! Chen Qi put the file away.

Unfortunately, it's too late tonight, there's no time for dinner. Old White Gull got up:
"After the commission is completed, in addition to the professional card, my wife will also give a generous reward."

I will be heading to the Sea of ​​Rifts in seven days, so it's best to complete this within seven days if possible.

"no problem."

Chen Qi agreed.

"By the way, if you need more information about the rift, you can ask the administrators of the Moonstone Islands, the newbie mentors."

After the old white gull finished speaking, he left the small houseboat.

Chen Qi prepared to close the door.

However, there were two drunk men on his boat.

Peluru was like a dead pig, spouting nonsense about being the top seller.

Lilith also looked pained, and kept shouting about money.

"How come these two guys are so drunk?"

Chen Qi and Pei Lu are already quite familiar with each other.

He no longer held back, picked up the deep-sea spirit, and violently slammed it into Peru and Lilith awake.

"Who was it? Who attacked me?"

Feeling dizzy, Peilu felt a chill in her head.

Chen Qi briefly explained what had just happened to Pei Lu.

Peru and Lilith instantly showed expressions of regret.

As journalists, they actually missed such a valuable opportunity.

It's rare to even catch a glimpse of such an important person normally!

According to rumors, a major battle is about to take place between the navy and pirates.

To boost newspaper sales, Peroo prepares to go to the battlefield to film and report.

Lilith, in order to boost newspaper sales, is also planning to film the beautiful siren of the Rift Sea, which will require the escort of a powerful fleet.

Lilith stood up, tied her black hair up, and her eyes were resolute.

She is determined to win the best-selling Moonstone City newspaper this time.

The two bickered as they left, dejected.

After the two left, Chen Qi finished making the last stir-fried beef dish and tasted it.

"fragrant!"

His culinary skills, through constant practice, have finally evolved.

At that moment, a special notification finally appeared before his eyes.

Your Extraordinary Cooking skill has been upgraded to Extraordinary Cooking Lv2, gaining a 10% boost.

You are now able to learn more advanced cooking techniques.

"finally……"

Chen Qi was extremely excited.

The pop-up notification means that he has finally mastered the first-level chef profession!

Chen Qi took out a wooden sign and wrote, "Out for cultivation, temporarily closed."

Although it will disappoint many people.

But the restaurant business had to be shut down.

He has more important things to do now.

We set off in the morning on our small houseboat to the Moonstone Islands.

The No. 8 train crack is a small island located near the Moonstone Islands.

He can go back to Maro Town at the right time.

Within these twenty days, Chen Qi had mailed the ship payment to Old Bailey in Maro Town, repaying the debt and even giving him an extra 100,000 Bailey coins. However, the crack in Train No. 8 was still rather special.

The more information you have, the easier it is to pass through the crack.

The file provided by the old white dove only contained the most basic information about the fracture phase.

Just to be on the safe side, he might as well ask the extraordinary administrator of the Moonstone Islands, who is also the novice mentor, Anne.

Regardless, he was an extraordinary being from Maro Town.

……

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At noon, the small houseboat returned to the waters off Maro Town, back to its home in this world.

Chen Qi looked up and observed from the boat.

In a short period of time, Maro Island has undergone tremendous changes.

To guard against sea monsters and pirates, numerous fortifications were erected around the town of Maro.

The walls were made of stone, watchtowers were built, and there were also many arrow emplacements and gun emplacements, equipped with excellent bows and arrows and cannons, which could deliver a fatal blow to any pirates or sea monsters that approached.

There is even a device to activate a supernatural barrier.

In addition, a towering tower that reaches into the clouds has been built in the center of the island.

The weather station is used to detect the weather on the high seas, as well as cracks in the nearby waters and strong spiritual energy fluctuations.

Under the tides of the rift, this is arguably the most important facility.

"That's quite a generous gesture..."

Chen Qi sighed, saying that it took a long time to finally moor the small houseboat back on the dock.

He looked toward the tavern in the distance from the dock.

At this moment, a white-haired girl is holding a thick stack of papers and discussing the next construction plan with two extraordinary beings with hammer-like appearances.

The utterly quiet white-haired girl before him was none other than Teacher An, An Mama, An Aotian, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

Is Maro Town really that strategically important? Chen Qi thought to himself.

It was a familiar smell. An vaguely sensed something, turned around, and saw her white hair fluttering in the sea breeze.

Her pupils contracted, then she smiled again:

"Qi, it's been a long time! You haven't changed much!"

When Chen Qi first went to sea, she thought he would never come back.

"Long time no see, Teacher An."

An put the blueprints in her hand into her bag and walked quickly over with the craftsman:
"How's your restaurant boat business going?"

She looked at Chenqi's little houseboat, which hadn't changed much, and assumed that Chenqi's restaurant boat business had failed.

If Chenqi can't continue, and runs out of money.

This is another opportunity for her to recommend books and guide her career!
Chen Qi replied with a smile, "It's quite popular, and it even made it into the newspapers."

"Huh? It's in the newspaper!?"

An looked puzzled. Although she often read newspapers, she had never noticed this before.

Also, why is something that happened at a restaurant reported in the newspaper?

At that moment, the two craftsmen beside An took out a newspaper and handed it to her for a glance.

"real……"

An was startled.

The water sprite dining boat in the newspaper is none other than Chen Qi's small houseboat.

It's important to know that getting featured in the White Dove Times is no easy feat.

She outshone many geniuses from wealthy merchant families to get into the Royal University of Bei, but only made it into an ordinary small newspaper.

In the short time that Chen Qi went to sea, he actually made the newspaper twice!
They are also the most popular newspaper in Moonstone City, the White Dove Times, and a witch's poster.

Although these are all peripheral reports, they are still quite remarkable.

He composed himself and smiled.
"Congratulations. At this rate, saving up the money to treat your marine mammal disease won't be a problem."

Her hopes of finding a suitable path through reading books were dashed once again.

Unfortunately, the other party's business was booming!
Moreover, they also managed to get their hands on a lot of adorable water sprites.

Overall, she was still very happy for Chenqi.

I looked around as I woke up:

"By the way, Teacher An, how's Maro Town?"

An frowned:
"Recently, the cracks near the Moonstone Islands have been increasing, and the number of monsters has also increased. We originally planned to set up a barrier near Maro Town."

However, due to the effects of these cracks, the project suffered continuous damage.

An pointed to her eye sockets, where two thick dark circles had appeared:
"Once we've set up our defenses, Maro Town will become a frontline island for hunters. At that time, many wealthy people will come, and you might consider opening a restaurant in Maro Town."

You'll make a lot of money.

An Neng could sense that Chen Qi's culinary skills had definitely improved again!
"Is this so..."

Chen Qi looked around.

These coastal archipelagos are indeed vulnerable to attacks from monsters.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Qi asked directly:

"By the way, Teacher An, do you know about a crack in information called 'Train No. 8'?"

"????"

An paused for a few seconds, like a robot stuck in a daze, and touched the white ahoge on his head.

Why would a rookie chef ask her this question?

Weren't they just talking about restaurants and eating?
Did you change the subject a little too quickly?

Not a single moment of joy. Thank you all for your subscriptions, monthly tickets, and recommendations! A huge thank you! (￣△￣?)
P.S.: No, no, I can't be lazy anymore. I must get back to my regular update schedule tomorrow.
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