novelraw Chapter 190: You Just Need to Make Demands, While the Captain Has Many Considerations
Chapter 190: You Just Need to Make Demands, While the Captain Has Many Considerations
"My god! Look! A second-tier big shot!"
A mushroom-haired Transcendent spotted Chen Qi entering and couldn't help showing envious eyes while pointing.
Chen Qi ignored the gazes around him and walked straight to the counter, then looked at the countless commissions posted on the bulletin board.
For convenience, most people would make their commissions into small ads and plaster them all over the wall.
In the black market of the Rift Sea, there should be one particular commission - a legendary commission involving Release techniques.
Chen Qi vaguely remembered that in this small black market, there was a future member of the Ice Demon Pirates, and this minor member was involved in something that would lead to a mythical-level quest.
Just by completing this minor member's commission, one could directly obtain either a powerful Release technique or a forbidden artifact.
Most crucially, this quest only required some luck plus the strength of a second-tier Transcendent to complete!
Once, a player had relied on completing this quest to remain among the top ten players in the Witch Sea for a long time.
I wonder if this commission is still here... Chen Qi worried, because as this little butterfly flapping its wings, many things had now completely exceeded his expectations.His gaze quickly scanned through the numerous commissions before him.
Catching a cheating husband, brawls caused by disputes over rift item distribution, hiring thugs, or recruiting ship-protecting bounty hunters...
Also, searching for Sober Grass that could treat hallucinations, and the legendary Blood Source Crystal said to cure blood mutations.
"Sober Grass??? Blood Source Crystal?"
Chen Qi immediately noticed something - at the bottom of the commission was a lively little yellow flower.
The reward was several bottles of high-grade healing potions.
This damn familiar feeling... could this be my dear little witch... Chen Qi asked the agency owner:
"Boss, what did the person who posted this commission look like?"
The boss froze for a moment before answering:
"Looked just like you, wrapped up completely tight all over. The only distinctive feature was a moving water-ball hat on their head?"
Water-ball hat... the Flower Witch... Chen Qi couldn't help feeling joy in his heart.
The Flower Witch is also in Blackore City? This is great news!
But why would she need Sober Grass?
The agency owner complained:
"Customer, don't just look at this rift commission's generous reward with all those potions. You should know Sober Grass isn't easy to find, and Blood Source Crystal is practically priceless. Moreover, that person seemed in very poor condition. Even if you found them, the requester might be gone by then."
In very poor condition...
The Flower Witch should be fine... Chen Qi asked:
"Has she come here recently?"
The agency owner grumbled:
"No. Many people are like this - posting a commission but then being unreachable. That's why business is so bad at our little agency."
Is that so... Chen Qi thought to himself.
When he parted ways with the Flower Witch, they hadn't exchanged contact methods.
Sigh... Chen Qi frowned.
To be honest, he really missed the Flower Witch and Water Spirit No. 2 right now.
Undoubtedly, the Flower Witch's current condition was very poor.
Chen Qi remembered that the difficulties the Flower Witch faced during her fourth-tier advancement could turn her into a Tomato Witch in short order.
Perhaps I should go look for her...
But Blackore City was exceptionally large and filled with all sorts of people. Searching one-sidedly wouldn't be wise.
Moreover, he couldn't even confirm whether the Flower Witch was still in Blackore City.
The best approach would be to make some big commotion in Blackore City to let the Flower Witch know he had arrived.
This way, with both moving toward each other, their chances of meeting would be much higher.
But the Flower Witch actually wanted Sober Grass to treat hallucinations...
I only have Dream Butterfly that creates endless joyful dreams for treating hallucinations... After some thought, Chen Qi told the boss:
"If that requester returns, tell her a beast tamer has the medicinal herbs she needs."
You even have Sober Grass... The boss agreed to Chen Qi's request.
Next, Chen Qi scanned the nearby commissions.
Just then, a sigh came from behind him - a young man with golden hair.
The golden-haired youth clapped his hands and complained:
"Oh heavens! My god! Why can't this huge market provide even one captain who meets my requirements!"
At this moment, a captain with rotten teeth cursed:
"You'd be lucky to find someone who meets your demands! Why don't you just ask for a new airship to transport you? With all this time, you might as well kneel and beg Lord Chameleon."
"???"
Chen Qi turned around, his eyes revealing a hunter's gaze.
Found him!
The complaining youth had golden hair, a baby face, wasn't very tall, and had numerous blue veins visibly protruding on his arms.
Levin - a weakling only at second-tier, and also a die-hard fan of the Ice Demon Pirates.
A youth who looked quite simple.
Of course, though he appeared simple, he was actually the child of a major family's chairman behind the Bonfire Energy Company - a proper young noble.
So in reality, he was a simple-looking but extremely wealthy youth!
Moreover, he was a rare case of someone with little strength yet traveling the world!
Naturally, for various reasons, this Levin didn't want to reveal his identity.
This person's destination could obtain Release techniques... Chen Qi proactively approached:
"Kid, what's your commission? I'm a professional hunter."
"Professional hunter..."
Levin examined Chen Qi suspiciously, then said:
"Do you have any friends who can sail? I need help reaching a destination, and I'm willing to pay 200,000 Shell Coins!"
"Yes."
Chen Qi answered without hesitation.
I haven't even stated my requirements yet... Levin was stunned.
The agency owner mocked:
"Customer! Don't mind this kid. The ship he wants is the kind that can take down Coastal Apex Predators!"
The agency owner laughed scornfully:
"That kind of ship couldn't possibly appear at our agency! No, it couldn't possibly appear in Blackore City!"
The crowd all looked at this unreasonable youth. If not for Levin being a second-tier Transcendent, they would have beaten him up already.
"You really have one?"
Levin asked curiously.
This key quest wasn't freely given either - it heavily tested players' deception abilities.
Because Levin's requests were nearly impossible to fulfill!
Thus, the biggest challenge was having the ability to trick Levin onto the ship!
Many players had lost this precious opportunity precisely because their deception skills were lacking.
This really tests my deception skills... Chen Qi took a deep breath and prepared to trick Levin.
Chen Qi said:
"Don't worry, the captain only needs to sail the ship. You're the one who needs to consider many things."
"True, I do have many considerations..."
Levin crossed his arms - he'd finally found someone who understood him!
This was his lifeline!
With that, he glared fiercely at the captains who couldn't meet his demands.
Chen Qi continued:
"I know a captain more professional than even Seal Logistics or White Pigeon Logistics."
More professional than White Seal Logistics! Levin put on a serious face and began listing requirements:
"I want your friend's ship to be fast - faster than Seal Logistics' ships."
Absolutely fast enough... Chen Qi replied:
"No problem."
"I'm heading to dangerous waters, so I want your ship to withstand storms and dangerous large sea creature groups."
Easy... Chen Qi answered:
"No problem."
"I want very few people on this ship because my matters are extremely confidential. I don't want too many knowing, and I want the captain to have absolute control over the crew. I don't want other crew members bothering me."
Just me as the living person... Chen Qi replied:
"No problem."
Piece of cake... Chen Qi answered readily:
"No problem."
Levin paused, deep in thought, then added:
"Recently pirates have been rampant. I want your ship to resist pirates. Of course, preferably without fighting - just the ship's imposing aura should scare them away!"
Hiss, seems not a big issue either. Not many ships dare approach a ghost ship... After some thought, Chen Qi said:
"No problem. Is that all? Any other demands?"
You can meet all these! Levin was completely dumbfounded.
After approaching so many people, this was the first time all his conditions were met - and without hesitation at that.
Why do I have this ominous feeling... Blushing, he added one last thing:
"One last unimportant thing - I hope the ship has good food."
Chen Qi answered:
"No problem, that's the easiest one."
"My god!"
Levin exclaimed in shock.
At this moment, the surrounding people also cast incredulous looks. Could such a ship - the kind you only see in dreams - really exist?