novelraw Chapter 108: Young Man, Join the Navy? Great Benefits!
Chapter 108: Young Man, Join the Navy? Great Benefits!
Old White Seagull handed him his reward, which included not only a profession card but also a silver box.
Old White Seagull said, "Chef, this box is an extra reward requested by my wife for this mission."
An extra reward? Chen Qi opened the exquisite silver box carefully.
Inside the silver box, there were only six small bullets.
But on the surface of the bullets, intricate deep blue spiral patterns were carved.
[Spiral Magic Bullet - Third Generation Universal Model
Description: The latest bullet produced by the Magic Bullet Company, compatible with all firearms without special modifications.
Effect: Upon hitting the target, it generates a giant spiral sphere with a radius of two meters that annihilates everything within with tremendous energy.]
Bullets made by the Magic Bullet Company are renowned in Beiguo’s firearm circles!
It is said their raw materials all come from an extremely dangerous B-level dimensional rift.Each bullet is worth at least 100,000 Shell Coins.
Moreover, without membership status, one wouldn't even get a chance to purchase these bullets.
Quite a generous extra reward, Chen Qi accepted the bullets:
"Thank you, Mr. White Seagull."
Old White Seagull smiled:
"No need to thank me. I should be the one thanking you. I've been losing sleep over this matter for days."
Suddenly, he thought of something and shifted his tone, asking:
"May I ask, Chef, are you affiliated with The Press?"
Why does everyone think I’m with The Press? Chen Qi wiped a bead of sweat from his temple:
"Not exactly. I’m barely considered an informant for The Press."
There are enough informants at The Press to stretch a kilometer long.
Upon hearing the denial, Old White Seagull's lips curled slightly:
"Chef, if you’re not part of The Press, would you be interested in joining our Navy?
Pirates are rampant, and with the Dimensional Tide arriving, our Navy desperately needs fresh blood!"
Having seen countless young talents, Old White Seagull recognized that even among the elite at Royal University, Chen Qi was a rare talent.
Inspired, a skilled cook, and a capable fighter!
And still very young.
Coincidentally, the Navy is precisely lacking young people like him.
Now, he could not miss this opportunity.
An, who had been silently standing by, was shocked.
A Navy Admiral actually invited Chen Qi to join the Navy faction!
Chen Qi was momentarily at a loss.
Old White Seagull didn’t hesitate and kept raising the stakes:
"If you want to advance to the third tier, with my connections, I can get you a third-tier Lamp affinity profession card from the Beiguo Meteorological Bureau.
Or if you prefer, I can help find someone to acquire a third-tier Shadow affinity profession card from the underground sewers."
Obtaining a third-tier profession card is far more difficult than ordinary people imagine.
Inside the Beiguo Meteorological Bureau, countless people yearn for a third-tier Lamp affinity profession card.
As for the sewers, they are located deep underground, an abandoned safe zone from the old era, outside the six major plates, a forbidden area.
Getting a third-tier Shadow affinity profession card from there is an extremely arduous task.
Chen Qi was momentarily stunned.
Being recognized by an Admiral, joining the Navy with generous benefits, and receiving a third-tier profession card!
Indeed, it was a tempting choice.
But, I refuse!
Although the offer was very attractive, he had no intention of joining the Navy.
He currently had a good relationship with the Flower Witch and possessed the Deep Sea Affinity talent.
The Navy’s objectives, besides eliminating pirates, included dealing with sea monsters threatening the land.
Joining the Navy would be like a lamb entering the tiger’s den and would also hinder his future plans.
He needed to find a reason to refuse... Chen Qi cleared his throat:
"Mr. White Seagull, I don’t currently intend to join any extraordinary organization. I just want to be an ordinary traveling chef, living a peaceful and free life.
Besides, I’m afraid I can’t handle the Navy’s intense training."
Is that too fake? Chen Qi thought to himself.
"……"
Sigh, the Navy really does have a bad reputation... Old White Seagull sighed:
"Is that so? Well, if you change your mind, you can always find me."
"Mm."
Chen Qi and An said their goodbyes to Old White Seagull. After An finished her business, they left the Navy office.
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A gentle breeze softly blew through the streets of Moonstone City, making everything feel exceptionally comfortable.
"Phew..."
An walked down the street, spreading her arms wide and taking a long breath.
It was her first time facing a Navy Admiral, and she was inexplicably summoned.
To know, a Navy Admiral at Beiguo Royal University is a figure at the mentor level!
She had been so nervous that she didn’t dare utter a single word!
But later, thanks to Old White Seagull’s arrangements, she smoothly hitched a ride on a Navy ship.
This was partly Chen Qi’s credit.
This way, she could head to Sea Monster Gorge and make a big profit.
An’s hands were behind her back, and her brisk steps resembled an excited cat. She hadn’t fought a formidable enemy in a long time.
Then she turned her head, her blue eyes sharp like a fox’s.
Her little mind was full of questions:
"Qi, why did Old White Seagull say you’re with The Press?"
Chen Qi explained as he walked:
"Previously, I exchanged information with Pelu, a reporter from the White Pigeon Times, so I’m considered her informant."
Pelu, the legendary chief reporter of the White Pigeon Times!
"Oh~"
An continued asking:
"Qi, why did you refuse to join the Navy? The Navy recently received a huge budget and extraordinary resources."
An was truly puzzled.
From the earlier situation, it seemed that if Chen Qi joined the Navy, he would receive quite a good treatment.
Because of the Dimensional Tide, Beiguo allocated a massive budget and extraordinary resources to the Navy.
According to newspaper reports, the Navy was about to establish an insurance system, providing every sailor with medical and casualty insurance. Beyond that, there would be housing discounts.
More importantly, having the support of a fourth-tier Navy Admiral meant becoming a Navy Vice Admiral within five years would be completely feasible!
And Old White Seagull promised to help him get a third-tier profession card.
How many people dream of such an opportunity?
An recalled her own promotion to third tier.
At the White Tower Federation’s academy, she fought desperately, risking her life to defeat ten second-tier book affinity elites in a row, becoming a dark horse, ranking third, and obtaining a third-tier book affinity profession card.
Besides, building a combat system for a second-tier profession was an unimaginably costly endeavor.
If she could get Navy support, many expenses could be reimbursed.
Chen Qi always declined many promising opportunities in front of her.
After a moment of silence, Chen Qi gazed into the distance and answered:
"I’m not very fond of the Navy’s atmosphere. Training every day starting early, and not being able to choose my own destinations—I prefer free sailing."
An nodded:
"Freedom, huh."
She was someone who moved with the tide.
Too much freedom sometimes left her unsure of what to do.
But she vaguely felt Chen Qi was definitely not just a peace-loving chef on the surface.
Then she looked toward the distance.
They had already reached the port of Moonstone City. Ahead was Chen Qi’s small houseboat.
To prepare for heading to Sea Monster Gorge, she still needed to buy some equipment and potions.
It was time to part ways.
In the breeze, An smiled:
"Then goodbye, Qi. Next, I’m heading to Sea Monster Gorge. If you get the chance, you should visit too. Your dining boat business there should do quite well."
"Mm."
Chen Qi walked to the small houseboat, waving goodbye to An.
At that moment, An’s eyes suddenly sharpened!
Something was wrong!
She stared intently at the small houseboat and pulled out her staff from the backpack card, signaling Chen Qi to be quiet with a finger to her lips.
"Shh..."
What’s wrong?
Chen Qi was stunned.
An gripped her staff and gracefully walked beside Chen Qi, whispering:
"There’s a very faint spiritual energy fluctuation on your boat—there’s a thief..."
"A thief???"
Chen Qi looked toward his slightly rocking small houseboat.
All his valuables, including the Deepsea Water Spirits, were stored in the backpack card.
The only slightly valuable things were the refrigerator and the ship’s lamp.
But An’s spiritual energy detection was incredibly strong. Even the faintest spiritual fluctuations couldn’t escape her sensing.
No mistake, someone really is here! Chen Qi took a suspicious step forward.
Which bastard dares to steal from him? Could it be remnants of the Black Rabbit Gang?
Then, he saw a panicked little black flower swaying by the ship’s window.
Chen Qi gritted his teeth:
"Hiss..."