novelraw Chapter 99: Returning to Damarro Island, Seeing Teacher An Again
Chapter 99: Returning to Damarro Island, Seeing Teacher An Again
Chen Qi wiped the table:
“Mr. White Seagull, you shouldn’t mind the condition of the corpse, right?”
He could bring back the other party’s deceased son.
If a Lost in the Rift doesn’t die, it’s very likely to turn into a highly aggressive monster.
Therefore, finding the corpse was not difficult, but ensuring the corpse remained intact was very hard.
Old White Seagull said in a deep voice after a long pause: “I don’t mind. Once a person dies, the soul disperses, and the body is just flesh and bone, no longer useful. However, my wife believes in the Daylight Sect, and she cares deeply about this matter.
If it really... can’t be done, you can at least bring back some relics—like the emblem on his chest, the black-rimmed gold-rimmed glasses, or the weapon he carried, the magic bullet pistol, and also...”
“Remember this clearly.” Chen Qi accepted the 100,000 Shell Coins and the Rift dossier, taking on the commission:
“I understand. I will try my best to preserve the integrity of the corpse.”
For Chen Qi, who possessed Ember’s Touch, this Rift wasn’t very difficult.Then, out of curiosity, he asked:
“May I ask, what is the affinity of my reward, the second-tier profession card of the Lamp affinity?”
Old White Seagull did not want to reveal all the details of the second-tier profession card:
“Lamp Shadow affinity. This is an extremely rare and precious Lamp affinity card. Rest assured, it won’t disappoint you.”
Lamp Shadow affinity...
Chen Qi was suddenly shocked.
Lamp symbolizes hope, while shadow symbolizes darkness.
These two affinities, in many ways, repel each other to some degree.
A profession card combining both is extremely rare in the entire world.
In terms of value, it far exceeds the ordinary second-tier Lamp profession card [Traveler].
Chen Qi opened the commission dossier and skimmed through it roughly.
The Rift was called the No. 8 Train. Besides himself, Old White Seagull had commissioned seven first-tier hunters with outstanding records.
From the dossier, it was clear that Old White Seagull had invested tremendous effort into this matter.
However, most of the hunters had all failed.
A bit difficult, I like it! Chen Qi put away the dossier.
Unfortunately, it was already late tonight, and there was no time to eat. Old White Seagull stood up:
“After completing the commission, besides the profession card, my wife will also give a generous reward.
In seven days, I will head to the Sea of Rifts, so if possible, it’s best to finish within seven days.”
“No problem.”
Chen Qi agreed.
“Oh, if you want more information about other Rifts, you can ask the managers of the Moonstone Archipelago, the novice mentors.”
After speaking, Old White Seagull left the small houseboat.
Chen Qi was about to close the door.
However, there were still two drunken people on the boat.
Pelu was like a dead pig, mumbling about being the sales champion in her sleep.
Lilith also looked miserable, constantly shouting about money.
“Why can these two drink to such a state?”
Chen Qi was already quite familiar with Pelu.
He no longer held back and picked up the Deepsea Water Spirit, suddenly smashing Pelu and Lilith awake.
“Who? Who attacked me?”
Dazed Pelu felt a cold sensation in her head.
Chen Qi briefly explained the recent events to Pelu.
Pelu and Lilith immediately showed expressions of regret.
As reporters, they had missed such a precious opportunity.
A big figure like this is usually hard to even catch a glimpse of!
According to insider news, the navy and pirates were about to have a major battle.
For the sake of newspaper sales, Pelu was preparing to go to the battle scene to shoot reports.
Lilith was also preparing to shoot the beautiful sirens of the Sea of Rifts for newspaper sales, which required a powerful fleet escort.
Lilith stood up, tying her black hair back, her eyes resolute.
She was determined to win the sales championship of the Moonstone City newspaper this time.
The two bickered while leaving in low spirits.
After they left, Chen Qi finished the last dish of stir-fried beef and tasted it.
“Delicious!”
His cooking skills had evolved through continuous practice.
At this moment, a special notification finally popped up before his eyes.
[Your Supernatural Cooking skill has upgraded to Supernatural Cooking Lv2, gaining a 10% improvement.
You can now learn more powerful cooking techniques.]
“Finally...”
Chen Qi was extremely excited inside.
This notification meant he had finally completed the digestion of the first-tier chef profession!
Chen Qi took out a wooden sign and wrote: ‘Out training, temporarily closed.’
Although this would disappoint many people,
the restaurant business had to stop.
He now had more important things to do.
Chen Qi started the small houseboat and headed for the Moonstone Archipelago.
The No. 8 Train Rift was located near a small island in the Moonstone Archipelago.
He could conveniently return to Damarro Town.
In these twenty days, Chen Qi had already sent the ship money to Old Bailey in Damarro Town, repaid the debt, and even gave an extra 100,000 Shell Coins.
However, the No. 8 Train Rift was still rather special.
The more information he had, the easier it would be to clear the Rift.
The dossier from Old White Seagull only contained the most basic information about the Rift’s affinity.
For safety, he might as well ask the supernatural manager of the Moonstone Archipelago, the novice mentor An.
After all, he was a supernatural being from Damarro Town.
...
...
At noon, the small houseboat returned to the waters near Damarro Town, the hometown in this world.
Chen Qi looked up and observed from the boat.
In a short time, Damarro Island had changed greatly.
Outside Damarro Town, to guard against sea beasts and pirates, many defensive fortifications had been built.
Stone walls, watchtowers, several arrow slits and cannon emplacements equipped with fine bows and cannons. Once pirates or sea beasts approached, they could deliver deadly strikes.
There was even a supernatural barrier activation device.
Besides that, in the central area of the island, a towering high tower had been built, reaching into the clouds.
It was a weather station used to detect weather over the sea, the Rift situation in nearby waters, and powerful spiritual energy fluctuations.
During the Dimensional Tide, this was the most important facility.
“A big investment...”
Chen Qi sighed, circling for a long time before parking the small houseboat at the dock again.
He looked toward a tavern far away on the dock.
At this moment, a white-haired girl was holding a thick stack of papers, discussing construction plans with two Hammer affinity supernaturals.
The quiet white-haired girl before his eyes was none other than the long-missed Teacher An, Mother An, An Aotian.
Is Damarro Town’s strategic position really that important? Chen Qi thought to himself.
The familiar scent, An seemed to sense something and turned around. Her white hair fluttered in the sea breeze.
Her pupils contracted, then she smiled:
“Qi, long time no see, you haven’t changed at all!”
When Chen Qi set out to sea back then, she thought he wouldn’t come back.
“Long time no see, Teacher An.”
An put the papers into her bag and walked briskly with the craftsmen:
“How’s your restaurant boat business?”
She looked at Chen Qi’s unchanged small houseboat, thinking his restaurant business had failed.
If Chen Qi couldn’t keep it up and ran out of money,
this would be another chance for her to recommend the book profession path!
Chen Qi smiled and replied: “It’s quite popular, and even made it into the newspaper.”
“Huh? Made it into the newspaper!?”
An looked puzzled. Although she often read the news, she had never noticed this.
Besides, why would restaurant matters be reported in the newspaper?
At this moment, the two craftsmen beside An took out newspapers and handed her a look.
“Really...”
An was suddenly shocked.
The Water Spirit restaurant boat on the newspaper was clearly Chen Qi’s small houseboat.
To get onto the White Pigeon Times was not an easy feat.
She, once a genius who surpassed many wealthy merchant families and was admitted to Beiguo Royal University, had only ever appeared in a small ordinary newspaper.
But Chen Qi, in his short time at sea, had already appeared in the newspaper twice!
Once in the most popular White Pigeon Times of Moonstone City, and once in the Witch Poster.
Although these were corner reports, it was still rare.
An composed herself and smiled:
“Congratulations. If you keep going like this, saving up for treatment for Sea Beast Disease won’t be a problem.”
Her chance to recommend the book profession path was dashed again.
But it was a pity; Chen Qi’s business was truly booming!
And he had obtained many cute Water Spirits.
Overall, she was very happy for Chen Qi.
Chen Qi looked around:
“By the way, Teacher An, how is Damarro Town?”
An frowned:
“Recently, Rifts near the Moonstone Archipelago have been increasing, and monsters too. We originally planned to set up barriers near Damarro Town.
But because of the influence of these Rifts, the construction was repeatedly sabotaged.”
An pointed to her eye sockets, now marked with two heavy dark circles:
“Once we finish the defenses, Damarro Town will become a frontline island for hunters to station at. At that time, many wealthy people will come. You could also consider opening a restaurant in Damarro Town.
You’ll make a fortune.”
An could sense that Chen Qi’s cooking skills had surely improved again!
“Is that so...”
Chen Qi looked around.
This coastal archipelago was indeed prone to monster attacks.
Then, Chen Qi asked straightforwardly:
“By the way, Teacher An, do you know anything about a Rift called the No. 8 Train?”
“????”
An’s mind froze for a few seconds, like a robot stalling. She touched the white tuft of hair on her head.
Why was a rookie chef asking her this question?
Weren’t they just talking about restaurants and food?
Was his topic shift a bit too fast?