Chapter 63 First Business
Chen Qi looked at the people who were waiting in front of him.
Why did it come to this? Why are they so idle?
You know, the chef is just a disguise for him as a hunter!
If he continued like this, he might really become a famous five-star chef in Moonstone City.
But judging from their excited expressions, they had been waiting for him in this place for at least an hour.
And this does not exclude the time they need to contact him.
It's hard to refuse.
Forget it, it’s just the right time to complete my professional mission.
There were ten people who came just for a meal, and the small houseboat could not accommodate so many people.
Chen Qi thought about it and parked the small houseboat in a corner where there were fewer people. Then he found some wooden chairs and tables and opened a street stall.
"Everyone, today we only have fish, no other dishes are available."
Chen Qi said.
It's just right to process all the moonfish caught last night at one time and sell them for a lot of money.
“How can you open a restaurant without offering other dishes?”
A clothing store owner wearing a plaid shirt said.
"Sorry, everyone, we don't have much food left, but we have some newly caught moonfish today."
Chen Qi shook his head.
If he offered a complete menu and set up shop here all day, he would really have to become a professional chef.
Just open a shop occasionally and cook some dishes.
The guests looked puzzled, but then they changed their minds.
Could it be that the chef in front of me is the legendary chef who only pursues quality and not quantity?
Moreover, Moonlight Fish is not just an ordinary dish, but a truly high-end dish! It really tests the extraordinary chef’s ability to bring out the deliciousness of the meat!
Only a chef like this is worthy of Perlu's recommendation!
Chen Qi walked into the boathouse and placed the moonfish on the chopping board.
The meat of moonfish is delicious. In order to preserve the original flavor of the meat, steaming is a pretty good way.
Peel off the unusable luminous cells on the fish skin, and then remove the blood clots, internal organs and other debris.
Then wash and cut the onions into sections, slice the ginger, and sprinkle some seasonings to marinate.
Finally, steam the fish, season it, drizzle it with oil, and finally, sprinkle some soul seasoning and green onions on it before serving.
In a short while, a steamed moonlight fish with good color, aroma and taste is ready!
[You have made steamed moonfish and gained 100 spiritual points.]
100 spiritual points...
Exceeded the previous highest record of 80 spiritual points!
The spiritual points provided by extraordinary ingredients are higher than those of ordinary food.
Chen Qi clapped his hands and served the steamed moonfish to the customer who had been waiting outside for a long time.
Moonlight fish is a high-end rare food ingredient, and even without any processing, it can be sold for 1,500 shell coins.
So, Chen Qi quadrupled his selling price:
"Six thousand cowrie shells per portion."
Six thousand shells!
Everyone was shocked.
Too cheap!
"Boss, is this how you do business..."
It was also the first time they saw moonfish being sold at such a low price.
Just as reporter Pelle said, although the environment of this small shop is average, it is really affordable!
Chen Qi raised his eyebrows.
The price has more than quadrupled, but they still think it's cheap.
The price of cooking the extraordinary ingredients was even more outrageous than he had imagined.
Ten fishes equal 60,000 shells!
Although Chen Qi did not expect to make money as a chef.
After all, cooking is just a hobby, and hunting is the main job.
But this income is pretty good.
After serving the guests outside, Chen Qi returned to the boathouse and placed two servings of moonfish on the table.
The old man at the newsstand did not sit outside in the stall, but in the boat house.
The old man at the newsstand is a loyal fan of moonlight fish. He always eats moonlight fish every season.
Of course, in addition to wanting to taste the delicious moonlight fish, he also had some information to share with Chen Qi.
“It smells so good…”
The old man at the newsstand cut off a small piece of fish with a fork, put it in his mouth and tasted it carefully.
“Ah~ This retains the original flavor of the meat!
Boss, you did a great job!"
Soul seasoning and extraordinary cooking greatly enhance the deliciousness of the moonlight fish itself.
Outside the boathouse, people's exclamations could also be heard!
"It's delicious and so cheap! I told you, Perru only tells the truth!"
“Although the presentation was a little off, it really brought out the delicious taste of the moonfish, and paired with the wine, it was perfect.”
"Moreover, this seems to have successfully stimulated extraordinary powers."
"Really? Such a dedicated chef would actually be targeted by the Black Rabbit Gang."
Damn it, shouldn’t the reputation of this internet celebrity restaurant be very bad... Chen Qi smiled slightly and ate one piece as well.
[You eat Moonlight Fish, gain inspiration boost (medium), and gain perception enhancement, which lasts for about twelve hours.]
Inspiration is enhanced, and perception is heightened.
Chen Qi felt the sensation in his body.
Moonlight fish is an extraordinary ingredient, and when combined with the chef's skills, it can produce some unexpected results.
Looking at the old man at the newsstand eating a large piece of meat, Chen Qi got back to the point:
"Boss, do you know anything about that policeman?"
Chen Qi still had some worries in his heart.
This gang obviously won't let him go easily.
And, as expected, the other party is related to the Black Whale Group.
In other words, it has something to do with Captain Dark-Eyed of the Sawshark.
His current strength is enough to deal with ordinary gang cadres, but he is still far from being able to compete with Captain Black Eyes.
However, he was now wearing hunter clothes and had grown muscles, and he had shed the decadent look he had when he first entered this world.
His entire temperament has changed, and it is not easy to recognize him.
And judging from the reaction of the Black Rabbit Gang, they had no idea that they were related to the Deep Sea Hunter's treasure.
The old man at the newsstand paused and shook his head:
"Ah... I know something. It's about the Black Rabbit Gang. Recently, the Black Rabbit Gang is going to make a big move!"
"Big move?"
"Yes, although there is no definite evidence, according to our speculation, the Black Rabbit Gang is likely to abandon its gang identity and become pirates!
And they are pirates under the command of the Four Sea Emperors, the Black Whale Group!"
The old man at the newsstand turned a little serious:
"In order to rule the distant seas, the Black Whale Group is frantically recruiting people from various coastal cities, just like conscription.
And now, our Beiguo navy is still undergoing the so-called reorganization, setting up the so-called three generals and seven legions, and has no time to deal with them. "
Join the Pirates?
Chen Qi was shocked.
After the rift tide, the number and quality of cracks on the sea are far greater than those on land.
The pirates' income will increase significantly.
But gangs and regions are closely linked, and becoming a pirate means giving up the connections and resources they have accumulated over the years.
In a sense, this is indeed an extremely bold choice!
Then the old man at the newsstand picked up the rum and took a sip:
“If they were to join the pirate group, it would mean they wouldn’t have to worry about their city’s reputation anymore, and they could do something even more beastly before leaving.
In addition to you, there are also many first-level extraordinary people in the civilian area, and even second-level extraordinary people are targeted by gangs.
These bastards are probably after what you got in the hunting grounds, and then they force you to commit a crime! Then they forcefully take away your things and make you one of them!"
The old man at the newsstand spoke in an intense tone.
This is a typical case of bullying!
He was a resident of the area under the jurisdiction of the Black Rabbit Gang. He had been cheated of a lot of money by the Black Rabbit Gang and had long been resentful of the gang.
“Is that so…”
Chen Qi shook his head.
His current individual strength is not strong enough to confront the entire gang.
Even if he could barely fight against a second-level hunter, he would definitely not be a match for a gang of more than a hundred people.
But as long as you are careful, it is not a problem to protect yourself when facing gang hostility.
The old man at the newsstand comforted him:
"But don't worry too much. Pelle is tracking the Flower Witch. After dealing with the Flower Witch, she will investigate the relationship between the Black Whale Group and the Black Rabbit Gang."
"Peru?"
"Yes, the Black Whales colluding with the gangs is considered news, and she won't miss it."
"Then let's pray that Miss Pellew can find the Flower Witch as soon as possible."
Chen Qi took a sip of wine.
The old man at the newsstand joked:
"Oh, right! You look quite young! Peilu has a great background. When you meet, call Peilu "big sister". Maybe she will protect you."
"Acknowledge Pelu as your sister? Why does this sound like a gangster?"
Chen Qi swallowed the fish.
"All the big companies in Moonstone City have a bunch of mercenaries. They are really no different from gangs."
The old man at the newsstand smiled bitterly:
“Boss, our White Dove Newspaper is also a large company. We have also employed a large number of extraordinary people. In terms of strength, we are far more powerful than the ordinary gangs in Moonstone City.
But I am different from Perlu, I am just a newspaper seller, a clerk who makes a living."
"Newspaper..."
Chen Qi ate the fish.
He remembered that in the forum, the White Dove Newspaper seemed open, but in fact it was a rather closed and mysterious organization.
The newspaper never hired outsiders, so strategies about the newspaper were extremely rare.
The old man at the newsstand ate while reminding again:
"Before Peru makes a move, be careful."
"I will."
Chen Qi remembered the Black Rabbit Gang and looked out of the boat window at the sea in the distance.
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Afternoon, the third civilian area of Moonstone City.
A room in a three-story villa.
This was originally an elegant room with a classical atmosphere, but now, most of the furniture has been moved away, and the whole room looks extremely simple, with only a sofa and a table.
The Black Rabbit Gang is ready to leave Moonstone City and become pirates, and now they are selling off a lot of property in the city.
Sitting on the sofa in the room was a middle-aged man with a sad face.
A man wearing gold-rimmed glasses opened the door and said to the middle-aged man on the sofa:
"Black Rabbit, the gang has been here for so many years, and there are still many who don't want to leave."
Black Rabbit is the code name of the leader of the Black Rabbit Gang.
However, his appearance has nothing to do with Black Rabbit. From the outside, he is just an ordinary blond middle-aged man. Rather than a gang leader, he looks more like an overworked office worker.
The man with glasses is the deputy leader of the Black Rabbit Gang.
Black Rabbit took the information handed to him by the man with glasses and said calmly:
"After so many days of indulgence, are the brothers still angry? By the way, we hired someone to kidnap the wives and daughters of the three brothers and rescued them. How did we do?"
The man with glasses shook his head:
"We did a pretty good job, leaving no trace. Those troublemakers no longer have any objections because they owe us a favor."
At this point, the man with glasses sighed and asked:
"Black Rabbit, why do we have to leave Moonstone City and resort to these means to become pirates?"
Gangs are typical regional organizations.
The connections they have accumulated in civilian areas, the properties they have purchased, and the shops they have protected are all important sources of income for them!
Selling off property, purchasing a large steamship, and leaving the civilian area would undoubtedly be cutting off one's own financial resources!
Black Rabbit lit a cigarette:
"Hey, do you know the upper echelons of this world, the Thirteen Great Hunter Organizations?"
"The upper echelons of the world, the thirteen major hunter organizations?"
The man with glasses asked in confusion.
Black Rabbit stood up:
"Yes, the thirteen major hunter organizations, as long as we keep moving forward on the extraordinary road, we will definitely meet them at the end.
I have personally witnessed a merchant from the [Chamber of Commerce] who was able to use the souls of others as currency to conduct transactions with demons, and in the blink of an eye, a village of a thousand people became a bargaining chip.
I can't believe that I am in the same world with such a powerful person. "
"The power of the nobles is more terrifying than we imagined."
Black Rabbit fell into memories:
“The nobles and hunter organizations have monopolized extraordinary resources. If it weren’t for this rift tide, I, no, we might never have had the chance to see these monsters again.
We were supposed to turn into dust on the ground and eventually die like mud.
But this tide gives us a possibility, a possibility to reach a higher world.
Only by joining the Black Whale Group and joining the wave can we reach the upper level of the world!
If we stay in this civilian area, we will eventually decay.”
"well……"
It's not that easy to advance to a higher level... The man with glasses shook his head and said:
“Black Rabbit, your idea is good and it’s for the future of our brothers.
However, the death of Scar Rabbit and his men in the hunting grounds still made many brothers feel uneasy. They were afraid that after becoming pirates, they would also die in an unclear manner like these brothers. "
Hearing this, Black Rabbit rubbed his forehead:
"This matter is easy to solve. There should be quite a few brothers who believe that the one who killed them was not the Flower Witch or the Old Hunter, but another surviving supervisor."
"Yes."
Black Rabbit continued:
"That's easy. This way, the brothers will have an outlet. We can find a chance to deal with him and vent our emotions."
The man with glasses shook his head:
“Chief, that man is more cautious than we thought. We bribed a port policeman this morning and tried to lure him into our territory.
But it was of no use. The navy was reorganized and there were a lot of personnel changes within the police department. Our previous connections were no longer useful.
We can't do anything at the port, as it would likely attract the attention of the navy.
Moreover, his strength should be stronger than that of ordinary first-level extraordinary people, and it is not easy to deal with him. In addition, people in the newspaper have mentioned him. He is not an ordinary person from the island, but a well-known chef. "
Another supervisor... Black Rabbit rubbed his eyebrows:
"You bribed the police to get him? Idiot, that man is not someone a small policeman can handle. He was chosen as the supervisor, so even if our officers took action, they might not be his match.
You have to be cautious when dealing with him.
Believe me, his rating in the Rift is second only to the Flower Witch."
"What should we do then?"
The man with glasses asked in confusion.
Their Black Rabbit Gang has always bullied the weak and feared the strong, and it has been a long time since they have taken on a tough task.
The brothers of the Black Rabbit Gang now need an explanation, an explanation for the tragic deaths of their brothers in the hunting grounds, and an explanation that will allow them to become pirates.
Black Rabbit was silent for a while, then asked:
"How long will it take for the Black Rabbit, which has been equipped with a water bomb system, to be completed?"
The Black Rabbit was a steamship purchased by the Black Rabbit Gang at great expense! It was not only equipped with artillery, but also with an extraordinary weapon system similar to a torpedo!
They believed that as long as they had this large steam ironclad ship, they would be able to make a name for themselves in the coastal waters.
"Three days."
"Did that man go to sea?"
The man with glasses thought for a moment and replied:
“He is a chef and seems to go fishing. Speaking of which, it seems that one of our cadres went after him without authorization, and there is still no news.
But according to the information I have gathered, he was most likely attacked by a ghost fish or a deep-sea merchant."
Pursuing without permission, and then no news... Black Rabbit fell into thought:
"Stop the action for now."
This man's strength is definitely not as simple as imagined.
In Heitu's opinion, the clearance of the hunting ground might be related to this man.
They couldn't do anything at the port; the law protected him.
But above the sea, it's like a crack.
It is a lawless place without law.
No matter how powerful he is, he is still just a human being.
Under a large steamship, they are as vulnerable as ants.
The transformed Black Rabbit Gang needs an action to build confidence for their future sailing career!
Black Rabbit was smoking and pacing back and forth:
"Ask again, are you sure he went out to sea?"
"Sure, he seems to have caught quite a few moonfish this time."
Hearing this, Black Rabbit's calm face finally showed a faint smile:
“When he goes out to sea next time, let’s go out to sea too.
We need to let our brothers know that pirates can make as much money as gang members.
It just so happens that we will use this operation as our first business after our transformation into pirates."
(End of this chapter)
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