Chapter 205 The Curse Erupts, Enforcers Clash with the Enforcers
Are you very free?
Chen Qing looked at Shang Jia, who was stubbornly refusing to leave, and a strange impatience flashed in his eyes.
In a situation like this, who would want to be a caring older sister?
However, it was indeed troublesome for Shangjia to go crazy, so Chen Qing could only be patient.
"Very free."
Shangjia thought about it for a moment and nodded seriously.
Those outside should be thankful that she's not causing trouble; Xuepo and the others are handling things on the ship, so they're quite free.
To be precise, most pirates were quite idle.
Their daily work consisted of fighting, robbing, and killing; they had no legitimate occupations.
Just look at this Deep Blue War to see that even for top-tier pirates like them, major events concerning this sea area are none of their business.
Neither the red nor the blue forces ever considered trying to win over the pirates, and the pirates never integrated into their ranks. Bounty hunters, on the other hand, were quite popular.
Of course, if the pirates wanted to get involved, they could change the course of the Deep Blue War.
The strength of these pirates is beyond doubt.
Piracy is a profession that is both popular and disliked.
"Have you considered that I might not have time?"
"What does this have to do with me?"
Shangjia answered confidently.
"..."
Chen Qing strongly supported Zhao Fuli's view, saying that it would be better to die than to go on like this.
"You're definitely cursing me in secret."
"yes."
"???"
She just admitted it so readily?
Do you expect me to treat you well?
Chen Qing looked at Shang Jia coldly.
"Too."
He sat cross-legged on the deck and suddenly said.
"Let's have a fight, Chen Qing."
"?"
Chen Qing suspected that Shang Jia wanted to kill her, and she had evidence.
Do you think I can beat you?
Chen Qing glanced at Shangjia, sat down on the deck, and asked.
Shangjia didn't actually want to fight Chen Qing; she was just a little annoyed and angry.
She genuinely felt that she had been good enough to Zhao Fuli, but Zhao Fuli didn't appreciate it at all.
Shangjia couldn't understand Zhao Fuli's thoughts, so she could only ask Chen Qing, who was from the same place as Zhao Fuli.
Chen Qing was also the sea wanderer she knew best. Although she didn't want to admit it, Shang Jia felt that she probably didn't know Zhao Fuli well.
"that……"
"If you really like Zhao Fuli, then don't force her to stay in your pirate crew."
Chen Qing turned around and looked at Shangjia, speaking bluntly.
“You are not the same kind of people. She can't change you, and you can't change them.”
"Forcing Zhao Fuli to stay in your pirate crew will definitely lead to what happened today happening again."
Chen Qing was telling the truth. Zhao Fuli may seem gentle, but he is actually more resilient than anyone else.
Moreover, compared to Chen Qing, who was reformed later in life, Zhao Fuli is truly kind; everything she does comes from her heart.
"..."
Shang Jia stopped talking; she had no intention of letting Zhao Fuli off the hook.
Without Zhao Fuli, where could she find another chef with extraordinary culinary skills?
A cold wind blew against their faces as the two stood on the high platform of the deck, leaning against the railing and looking up at the night sky.
The deep sky was filled with countless stars twinkling peacefully; these ancient and mysterious stars had existed for an unknown period of time.
They bear witness to everything that happens in this world: the ebb and flow of tides, the alternation of sun and moon, and the changes in civilization.
"What if I agree to her choosing the guardian mission?"
After thinking for a long time, Shang Jia suddenly said.
"You're not going to the Crimson Sea?"
Chen Qing said they were not the same kind of people, not just referring to their differences on whether to kill or not, or whether they were kind or unkind.
Zhao Fuli and the Demon Dragon Pirates have fundamentally different goals.
Like all pirates, the Dragon Pirates pursue immense power, thrilling adventures, and unbridled freedom.
For them, blood and death were ever-present companions.
However, from the very beginning, Zhao Fuli longed for a peaceful and stable life.
She wouldn't want to go to the Crimson Sea.
Even if I were to go, it wouldn't be as a pirate.
Upon hearing Chen Qing's words, Shang Jia's face fell immediately, and he pulled out a bottle of wine from somewhere.
"Want some drinks?"
"..."
Chen Qing did not answer.
She stared at the bottle of wine, her throat feeling as if it had been scorched by fire, parched and unable to breathe.
The sudden onslaught of hunger left her feeling extremely empty and in pain, as if a wild beast was desperately tearing at her internal organs.
Hunger was greedily devouring all of Chen Qing's strength, driving her to step forward and snatch the bottle of wine.
Steal it, drink it.
It seemed that every organ and cell in Chen Qing's body was screaming, trying to tempt him to do something irrational.
"Hey, what are you doing!"
As soon as Shang Jia turned his head, he met Chen Qing's eyes, which were terrifying.
This is completely different from the Chen Qing of the past.
The Chen Qing that Shangjia knew was calm and indifferent; very few things could cause her to have emotional fluctuations.
But at this moment, Chen Qing's eyes were filled with greed and desire, as if his body had been taken over by another person!
Shangjia was a voodoo witch, and she instantly understood Chen Qing's current situation.
curse.
"You're under the curse of the half-skull?!"
Shang Jia immediately stepped forward, grabbed Chen Qing's arm, and looked serious.
"Disembark."
Chen Qing closed her eyes, her nails digging tightly into her palms, trying her best to control her insane urge to eat.
“Your situation can’t be solved by just enduring it. I’m a professional, you have to trust me.”
In this respect, Shangjia is indeed a professional, not only because she is a voodoo witch, but also because Shangjia herself carries countless curses.
The Half-Skull Curse is a very vicious curse that drives people into a state of frenzied eating.
This process escalates, starting with normal food such as water, meat, vegetables, wine, and fruit... but gradually their diet becomes increasingly terrifying.
Fresh blood, raw flesh, fellow human beings, carrion, ...
Moreover, those cursed will develop an enormous appetite and eat voraciously.
Their appetites are never satisfied; they won't stop even if they stuff themselves to bursting.
Generally speaking, the curse of the half-skull has a time limit; once you survive that time, there will be no problem.
However, the worst part of the half-skeletal curse is that the curse duration is extended whenever the act of eating occurs, until the person is completely turned into a half-skeletal.
Once you completely transform into a half-skull, not only will your strength be greatly reduced, but you will also remain in this insane state forever.
Shangjia didn't know how Chen Qing had contracted this curse, but if her condition wasn't resolved quickly, it would only get worse.
The stronger a person is, the higher the quality of their curse, the greater its power, and the more difficult it is to break.
"roll."
Chen Qing squeezed out a single word through gritted teeth and shook off Shang Jia's hand.
Her condition is very bad right now; she even has a craving for food when faced with the situation.
"Let's make a deal, Chen Qing."
Seeing Chen Qing like this, Shang Jia laughed instead, a wicked laugh.
She grabbed Chen Qing's shoulders and leaned forward, unafraid of the appetite in Chen Qing's eyes.
"You help me solve Zhao Fuli's problem, and I'll help you solve the curse problem, how about it?"
This is practically taking advantage of someone's misfortune. Shangjia doesn't think Chen Qing would disagree with this condition.
It's a great deal, isn't it?
People like them are all driven by self-interest and act according to their own whims.
Chen Qing has no power to refuse now, and he is determined to get it.
"..."
A cold smile appeared on Chen Qing's lips; she hated being threatened.
Especially those like Shangjia, who want to use their power to suppress her.
Chen Qing and Shang Jia, to some extent, belong to the same type of people; both are very self-centered.
No wonder Zhao Fuli dislikes you.
This time, Shangjia fell silent, his silence tinged with anger.
"Throw her down there."
Chen Qing said coldly to the Mechanical Heart.
Shang Jia's face suddenly turned cold, and his eyes became dangerous. Chen Qing really was...
The enforcer flashed in front of Chen Qing and faced off against Shangjia, an A-level non-standard mechanical creation. Even Shangjia would find it difficult to deal with.
The golden patterns on the silver-white longsword shimmered brilliantly in the darkness, the blade pointing straight upwards.
The black mist gathered behind Shangjia, gradually forming a ferocious black beast never seen before, and her fists were also covered in black mist.
The two sides faced off, swords drawn, a heavy atmosphere of killing intent and unease filling the air. A terrifying aura spread instantly, and a battle was about to break out.
Zhao Fuli, fast asleep in her guest room, was completely unaware of anything, and even if she did, she wouldn't be able to get out.
Chen Qing will have to fight Jia sooner or later.
She tried her best to control her appetite; Chen Qing hadn't expected the curse to be so powerful.
Her original plans were all ruined. After driving Shangjia away, she would have to lock herself in the ship's prison.
Moreover, she must be guarded by law enforcement officers and cleaners, otherwise Chen Qing cannot be sure what she might do.
Just as Chen Qing was trying to restrain his desires, Shang Jia and the law enforcement officers moved at the same time.
Shangjia's physique is extremely strong, with both strength and speed being top-notch.
Her figure moved like a beam of light, instantly closing in on the law enforcement officer. Her fist, accompanied by a whistling sound, slammed into the officer's chest.
However, law enforcement officers are not mechanical creations made of ordinary metal.
Its chest cavity suddenly turned into a pool of liquid, tightly enveloping the fist above it.
A terrifying force was squeezing the bones above her head, and she could clearly hear the cracking sound.
The intense pain made Shang Jia excited; Chen Qing had so many good things in his hands.
She yanked her hand out of the enforcer's chest with such force that her fist and wrist tore.
Fresh blood dripped onto the deck, only to be instantly absorbed by the mechanical ship.
Black energy swirled around the wound, instantly healing the previously gruesome and terrifying injury.
Chen Qing's boat was large, giving them plenty of room to maneuver.
The ship was making a lot of noise, but all the sounds were blocked by the mechanical heart.
Therefore, no one knew about the battle that took place here.
Even if Chen Qing kills Shang Jia, the Demon Dragon Pirate Gang will have no evidence.
However, killing Shangjia will be quite difficult.
She has far more trump cards than Chen Qing, but her endless stream of bizarre black beasts is enough to give Chen Qing a headache.
The black beast that had been standing behind Shangjia appeared in front of Chen Qing.
Faced with this beast he had never seen before, Chen Qing surprisingly felt an unusually strong appetite.
Moreover, its appetite is many times greater than when it is fed.
Perhaps if Chen Qing eats it, the curse of the half-skull will stay with her forever.
Chen Qing took a step back, and the Cleaner's figure appeared opposite the Black Beast.
She couldn't guarantee that she could control her appetite while facing this black beast, so the best way was to let the machines deal with the "food".
The law enforcers on the other side had clashed with Shangjia countless times. The longswords in the law enforcers' hands flashed like silver water flowing in the night.
The sharp blade sliced through the air, and with each swing of the fist, a piece of liquid metal was peeled off the enforcer's body.
However, the detached liquid metal quickly returned to the law enforcement officers, restoring them to their original state.
The two sides traded blows, fighting fiercely and evenly.
However, both Chen Qing and Shang Jia were aware of the situation in this battle, and neither of them went all out.
Congratulations to survivor Chen Qing for gaining 40 Extraordinary Points.
[Eating behavior detected among survivors; Half-Skeleton's curse extended by 24 hours.]
Congratulations to survivor Chen Qing for gaining 80 Extraordinary Points.
[Eating behavior detected among survivors; Half-Skeleton's curse extended by 48 hours.]
...
...
The system's cold, mechanical voice echoed repeatedly in Chen Qing's ears.
Gaining extraordinary points is equivalent to the act of eating.
Chen Qing's gaze fell on the black beast that was locked in combat with the Scavenger.
Shangjia also noticed the loss of the black beast's life force and unconsciously frowned.
Her momentary distraction was seized by the law enforcement officers, who plunged a sharp sword into her chest.
Congratulations to survivor Chen Qing for gaining 100 Extraordinary Points.
[Eating behavior detected among survivors; Half-Skeleton's curse extended by 384 hours.]
Congratulations to survivor Chen Qing for gaining 100 Extraordinary Points.
[Eating behavior detected among survivors; Half-Skeleton's curse extended by 768 hours.]
...
As the longsword pierced Shangjia's chest, the system notification sound kept popping up on the screen.
There's something strange about this person.
Chen Qing is an odd person.
This idea appeared in both Chen Qing's and Shang Jia's minds at the same time.
Chen Qing had never encountered such a situation before: gaining extraordinary points from someone without having killed anyone.
Aside from Blood Spirit, that thing that came from who-knows-where.
The same applies to Shangjia; this is the first time she has encountered such a situation, where it can actually drain the life force of her and her cursed creature.
The intense battle was suddenly put on hold, and Chen Qing and Shang Jia both fell silent.
The system notification sounds kept refreshing the screen.
"..."
"..."
"Well, Xuepo and the others should be waiting for me to come back for a late-night snack."
Shang Jia calmly drew the enforcer's longsword and wiped the blood from his lips.
"Okay, take care."
Chen Qing nodded and said calmly.
The two of them acted as if nothing had happened, continuing their normal conversation.
Since both sides have issues, let's pretend we don't know anything, since neither of us is clean.
Don't be too curious.
Moreover, Chen Qing had more important things to deal with.
The large amount of extraordinary points seized from Shangjia and the Black Beast caused a slight change in something.
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