Chapter 73 Tidal Disaster and Crayfish
"This..." Louis' forehead was covered with sweat. If he answered that the other party was indeed better, it would seem self-destructive and low-class. But if he answered no, it would seem that the Royal Capital Academy was cheating and refused to admit its defeat.
Finally, under Lin Muqiu's scorching gaze, he stammered, "In this competition, Ankang Town is indeed superior."
Lin Muqiu smiled and said, "Okay, Your Excellency is very magnanimous. When Ankang Town applies for a Chamber of Commerce license, I believe Your Excellency will be more forgiving and will not take this failure to heart."
Louis blushed crimson.
Everyone knows that the Chamber of Commerce in the Imperial Capital has a close relationship with him. Lin Muqiu's words clearly mean that he will use the same old tricks again to make things difficult for Ankang Town!
This was like slapping him in the face with both hands!
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, no matter how angry he was, he still smiled gently and defended himself, "Your Excellency, you're joking. Why would I do such a thing? The main reason is that joining the Chamber of Commerce requires a certain number of shops in town, and I'm afraid you won't be able to meet that requirement before the end of summer..."
"Don't worry about Ankang Town," Lin Muqiu interrupted him. "I hope you don't cause any trouble. Otherwise, Ankang Town wouldn't mind another challenge."
"You!" Louis was choked and speechless.
After all, they have the ability.
"Who of you wants to go back with me? Or do you want to stroll around the streets of the imperial capital again?" Lin Muqiu asked the people in Ankang Town.
The townspeople all raised their hands, indicating that they wanted to go back.
Originally they wanted to go for a walk, but a tidal disaster occurred in Ankang Town, so how could they feel at ease?
Lin Muqiu understood, cast a spell, and led everyone back to Ankang Town.
For a moment, a lot of space was left empty in the venue.
All the students in the imperial capital gasped.
Why is Lin Muqiu always so amazing when doing things!
*
The event ends at the casino.
Those who bet on Ankang Town's victory rushed forward, beaming with joy as they received the gold coins, and teased the loyal fans of the Imperial Capital. "Hey, didn't you say back then that the Civilian Academy would be defeated in one round? What happened? The three-game, three-victory strategy has now shifted to Ankang Town?"
Those who bet on Huangdu to win before kept silent.
Some people also cursed the Royal Capital Academy for being trash and not behaving like a human being, as they couldn't even win the main competition.
At this moment, they could only use cursing to relieve their embarrassment.
After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the imperial capital has all the advantages, which shows that Ankang Town is really strong.
"Will you bet on Huangdu to win next time?" the gambler who bet on Ankang Town asked deliberately.
Everyone shook their heads.
But some gamblers were still stubborn and said, "Bet! The Imperial City is magnificent, what does Ankang Town have?"
"Buy now! A new round of betting has begun. This time, it's about whether Ankang Town can obtain a Chamber of Commerce license before the summer disaster ends!" The casino manager sat at the counter, trying to attract everyone's attention with gimmicks. "Lord Louis thinks it's not possible, but many people are optimistic about Ankang Town!"
The people who were laughing stopped and looked at each other in surprise.
I didn’t expect that the recent bets were all related to Ankang Town. Ankang Town is truly famous throughout the country!
"I bet it will work!" Someone reacted quickly, took out the money and put it on the counter.
"I'll bet on it too!"
The crowd was bustling about, placing their bets one after another, but someone soon noticed: "Hey? Didn't you just say that Imperial Capital College was the best? Why did you bet on Ankang Town to win?"
The man sat in the corner, drinking tea awkwardly.
Supporting the imperial capital is one thing, but no one can resist money.
He now understood that Ankang Town was indeed a special town.
*
Outside the city, Ankang Town.
As soon as the teleportation was completed, the professors, students and townspeople were so frightened that they almost jumped up as soon as their feet touched the ground. They never expected that Lord Lin did not teleport directly into the city.
As far as the eye can see, every four or five meters or so, there is a lobster, crab, oyster, or other marine creature lying on the ground. The crabs, lobsters, and other creatures all walk towards the city wall, as if they don't like to bask in the sun.
This is a sign of the coming of a big tide. The crabs have been washed out of the town by the previous small tides.
These creatures are generally very large and not afraid of people. When they see someone coming, they actually stretch out their pincers excitedly.
"Protect the Lord!" Augustine shouted angrily.
The surrounding guards immediately drew their swords and surrounded Lin Muqiu and the other professors and students in the center, looking as if they were facing a great enemy.
Lin Muqiu:?
No, is it that serious?
When the city guards saw this, they immediately sounded the alarm and rushed out of the city, "Don't be afraid, sir! We are here!"
Captain Peter rode a turkey and took the lead. He swung his sword and chopped at the crab in front of Lin Muqiu. With a snap, the crab clamped his sword with its claws.
The next second, the crab, with a proud look on its face, crushed his green-level sword.
Lin Muqiu: "..."
...It seems to be quite serious.
The other team members became anxious and shouted that they would protect the adults to the death. Then they swung their swords to attack the crab. There were clanging sounds, but the crab was completely unharmed.
Seeing this, Lin Muqiu rubbed his temples and sighed from the bottom of his heart, "As expected of these crabs from a natural disaster, each one is even bigger than a king crab, and their bellies are bulging. They must be delicious when steamed!"
Kedro was astonished and protected her who was eager to try. "Don't even think about it! These creatures have no weaknesses. They are immune to high temperatures. Steaming, frying, boiling, etc. are ineffective against them! Just don't provoke them, they will find a place to hide from the sun. When the tide comes, they will be swept away and everything will be fine!"
Augustine also echoed, "Sir, it's true! They are part of the Scourge, very terrifying! Their two pincers are like long swords, specifically designed to counter mages, they have no weaknesses!"
Lin Muqiu said nothing, but silently released a wind spell, knocking all the crabs to the ground.
The crabs were overturned and their limbs kept waving. They were very anxious, but their bellies were too big and they were not very agile, so they couldn't turn over.
The scene seemed to be still.
Everyone:?
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Lin Muqiu silently took out some baskets and basins from his storage ring and passed them to the townspeople and guards. "Since you're here, please help me pick up the crabs and other creatures. Thank you."
Everyone: “…”
So this is why you didn't teleport directly into the city?
*
In the pot, a large pot of crabs and seafood is steaming.
Lin Muqiu looked at the time, opened the lid of the pot, and frowned.
It had clearly been simmering for hours, but not even the scallops had opened, let alone the crabs. The crabs, their skin barely broken, swayed unrestrained, as if they were just soaking in a hot bath. When she lifted the lid, the crabs stirred a few times, waving their claws triumphantly, with an air of, "Oh, women, so stupid!"
Lin Muqiu closed the lid on the pot with a snap and sat back in his seat in frustration, puzzled.
That shouldn’t be the case. A very important setting in the original book is that natural disasters can be utilized.
There shouldn't be anything wrong if you extend it in this direction.
She frowned, lost in thought.
So what can restrain crabs?
Mario reminded him at the right time: "Sir, you don't have to be sad. Natural disasters are like this. Compared to the tidal disaster itself, the crabs before the tide are at most a small warning. Even if they can't be killed, it doesn't matter. Don't worry."
Lin Muqiu shook his head. "I'm not worried about that. I'm worried about these being cooked. How will I make the oyster sauce? How will I make the crab roe sauce and crab roe MSG? Besides, the crabs are guarding the city wall, which will affect the influx of people into the city."
Mario was stunned for a long time, thinking he had heard it wrong.
What? The Lord not only wants to kill these creatures, but also eat them?
But can crabs be eaten?!
These animals are used to make sauces? Is the lord crazy?
That thing looks terrifying. Who would be the first person to try it?!
Lin Muqiu tapped the table lightly, thinking deeply.
Why did the crab die suddenly without returning to the seaside?
Could it be a lack of water?
That's impossible. There are streams around Ankang Town, so there is still plenty of water.
Also... why do crabs, which can withstand high temperatures, still hide under city walls? Are they so afraid of direct sunlight?
There was a cold light in her eyes, as if she understood something.
She decisively picked up the magic stone that collected the light of the summer disaster and threw it directly into the fire in the stove.
There was a roar, like a hurricane, and the flames suddenly crackled and burned hotter. The flames even seemed to burst out of the stove and slowly turned into red and gold flames.
Inside the pot, there was an incredible noise, as if there was an explosion.
Lin Muqiu's eyebrows twitched*.
Done!
As expected, the only thing that can restrain or affect the products of summer disasters is summer disasters!
Magic Crab in the hot summer!
*
"What? Master Lin has a new dish?"
This news spread quickly throughout Ankang Town, and many people rushed to try it.
Since the Bacteria epidemic, staple food restaurants have introduced many new dishes, such as roasted tomato risotto, cheese baked rice, etc. Whenever a new dish appears, many people rush to be the first to taste it.
Peter was one of them.
It's just that he was dragged there by force by other captains of the guards.
"I say, isn't it good to serve new dishes? Why do you look so sullen?" the captain of the guards asked in confusion. "Peter, we finally managed to reserve a table in the first batch. You look so rude!"
The corners of Peter's mouth twitched. "You'll know when the food is served."
The other captains of the guards were a little confused, but they still sat down.
They didn't even ask what the new dishes were. They just said to Mario, "Five servings of each new dish!"
Mario wanted to stop him: "Two is enough..."
"We're not short of money! If you can't finish it, take it away!" The captain of the guards waved his hands proudly, full of excitement, but he thought to himself, it's just a dish, how big can it be?!
Mario didn't say anything more and went to the kitchen to tell the waiter to cook. Today was Saturday and the Civilian College was on holiday, so he stayed in the store to help out.
Soon after, he brought out five steamed crabs and five servings of spicy crayfish, each dish presented beautifully on a tray. The spicy crayfish were fresh and tender, with plump meat, each about half the size of a palm, and looked very plump. The crabs were also very good and smelled very fragrant.
Although Peter recognized that this was the crab that broke his sword yesterday.
It's bigger than his head.
Peter: “…”
After a long silence, the captains of the guards stretched out their knives and forks on the table, but didn't know where to start for a long time. After a long time, they broke off the crab's legs and tried to saw them open with their knives and forks.
I sawed for a long time but couldn't even cut through the crab's shell.
A sense of absurdity flashed through their minds, and they felt that they had stepped on a huge landmine.
Holy shit, this is edible?!
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