Witch, I'm really not the Deep Sea Ancient God!

There was additional compensation? Chen Qi opened the elegantly crafted silver box.

Inside the silver box, only six small bullets were placed.

But on the bullets, intricate deep blue spiral patterns were carved.

[Spiral Magic Bullet - Third Generation Universal Model

Introduction: The latest type of bullet produced by the Magic Bullet Company, it can be loaded without special firearms.

Effect: Upon hitting the target, it will generate a giant spiral sphere with a two-meter radius, annihilating everything within the sphere with tremendous energy.]

Bullets produced by the Magic Bullet Company were famously well-known within the Shell Country firearm organizations!

It is said that the raw materials they use to produce the bullets all come from an extremely dangerous B-level crack.

One of these bullets is worth at least one hundred thousand Shell Coins.

And without a membership, one wouldn't even have the chance to purchase the bullets.

A pretty nice additional reward, Chen Qi accepted the bullets:

"Thank you, Mr. Bai Ou."

Old Bai Ou smiled:

"No need to thank me, I'm the one who should be grateful. I've been losing sleep over this matter for several days."

Right after that, he suddenly thought of something, changed the subject, and asked:

"May I ask, Chef, are you from the newspaper?"

Why does everyone think I'm from the newspaper? Chen Qi broke into a sweat:

"Not really, I guess I could barely be considered an informant for the newspaper."

Newspaper informants could probably be lined up for a kilometer.

Hearing a negative response, Old Bai Ou's mouth curled up slightly:

"Chef, if you haven't joined the newspaper, I wonder if you're interested in becoming a member of our navy?

Currently, with pirates running rampant and the Crack Tide descending, our navy is in need of fresh blood!"

Having seen countless young people, Old Bai Ou could tell that even among the talents of the Royal University, Chen Qi was a rare gem.

High inspiration, delicious cooking, and a strong fighter!

And he was also very young.

By chance, the navy was in need of such young people.

Now, he could not miss this opportunity.

An Hui, who had been silent at the side, was shocked.

The Naval Grand Admiral was actually inviting Chen Qi to join their ranks!

Chen Qi was somewhat at a loss for a moment.

Old Bai Ou did not hesitate and continued to up the ante:

"If you wish to advance to Third Rank, with my connections, getting you a Third Rank Lamp Phase Occupation Card from the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau wouldn't be an issue.

Or finding someone to go to the underground gutter to buy a Shadow Phase Third Rank Occupation Card is also not a problem."

The difficulty of obtaining a Third Rank Occupation Card far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people.

Inside the Bei Country Meteorological Bureau, countless people yearned for a Third Rank Lamp Phase Occupation Card.

And the gutter, an abandoned sanctuary from the old era and a forbidden land independent from the six major plates, even deeper in the world.

Obtaining a Shadow Phase Third Rank Occupation Card from the gutter was an incredibly difficult task.

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Being recognized by the admiral and joining the navy offered rich benefits, including a Third Rank Occupation Card!

Indeed, it was a tempting offer.

But, I refuse!

Although the conditions were very enticing, he had no intention of joining the navy.

He currently had a good relationship with the Flower Witch and also possessed the talent of Deep Sea Affinity.

The navy's goals, apart from eradicating pirates, were to combat the Sea Beasts that threatened the land.

Joining the navy would be like walking into a lion's den, and it wouldn't be conducive to his future actions.

He needed to think of a reason to refuse... Chen Qi cleared his throat:

"Mr. Bai Ou, I currently have no intention of joining any transcendent organizations. I just want to be an ordinary traveling chef, living a peaceful and free life.

Moreover, I'm afraid I might not be able to withstand the navy's intense training."

Is that too unbelievable? Chen Qi thought to himself.

"..."

Alas, the navy still has too poor a reputation... Old Bai Ou sighed:

"Is that so? However, if you change your mind, you can find me anytime."

"Sure."

After saying goodbye to Old Bai Ou, Chen Qi and An Hui left the navy office once An Hui finished his business.

...

...

The gentle breeze blew comfortably through the streets of Moonstone City.

"Phew..."

An Hui, walking on the street with his hands outstretched, let out a long breath.

She met a navy admiral for the first time and was inexplicably called up.

One must know, even at the Bei Country Royal University, a navy admiral would be considered a mentor-level figure!

Just now, she was so nervous she dared not make a peep!

However, later, thanks to Bai Ou's arrangements, she was able to smoothly board a navy ship.

This was also Chen Qi's merit.

This way, she could head to Sea Demon Gorge and make a fortune.

An placed her hands behind her back and proceeded with light steps like an excited cat, it had been a while since she'd battled a formidable foe.

Then, she turned her head, her blue eyes inquisitive like a fox's.

Her little head was now full of questions:

"Qi, why did Bai Ou say you're with the press?"

As Chen Qi walked, he explained:

"Previously, I exchanged information with Perul, a reporter from the Dove Times, using intelligence. I guess you could say I was her informant."

Perul, the legendary chief reporter of the Dove Times!

"Oh~"

Following that, An continued to inquire:

"Qi, why did you refuse to join the navy? Recently, the navy received a large amount of funding and supernatural resources."

An really didn't understand.

Based on the recent situation, once Chen Qi joined the navy, he would receive quite enviable treatment.

Due to the Crack Tides, Shell Country had provided the navy with a significant budget along with supernatural resources.

Moreover, according to newspaper reports, the navy was about to establish an insurance system to provide every sailor with medical and casualty insurance, along with housing benefits.

More importantly, with the help of a Fourth-Rank navy admiral, becoming a navy vice-admiral within five years wasn't a problem at all!

Bai Ou had even promised to help him obtain a Third-Rank Occupation Card.

This was an opportunity many yearned for in their dreams.

An recalled when she herself climbed to the Third Rank.

In the White Tower Federation's academy, she fought fiercely at the cost of her life, defeating ten Second-Tier Book Phases geniuses in a row and becoming the dark horse, securing the third place and acquiring a Third-Rank Book Phase Occupation Card.

Besides, building the combat system for a Second-Tier profession also cost an unimaginable sum.

If one could get the navy's help, a lot of money could be reimbursed.

Chen Qi always refused many promising opportunities right in front of her.

Chen Qi was silent for a moment, his gaze drifting into the distance, and then he replied:

"I'm not too fond of the navy's atmosphere, having to train early every day, and not being able to choose my own destinations. I prefer the freedom of sailing."

An nodded:

"Freedom, huh."

She was someone who went with the flow.

If too free, sometimes she wouldn't even know what to do.

However, she faintly felt Chen Qi was definitely not the peace-loving chef he appeared to be on the surface.

Following that, she gazed into the distance.

They had arrived at Moonstone City's port, where Chen Qi's small houseboat awaited them.

To prepare for the trip to Sea Demon Gorge, she still needed to purchase some equipment and potions.

It was time to part ways.

In the breeze, An smiled:

"Then, goodbye, Qi. Next, I'm heading to Sea Demon Gorge. If you get a chance, you should visit too. Your dining boat business could do quite well there."

"Hmm."

Chen Qi walked up to his small houseboat and waved goodbye to An.

But at that moment, An's eyes suddenly sharpened!

Something wasn't right!

She stared at the small houseboat and took her Magic Wand out of her backpack card, making a "shushing" gesture.

"Shush..."

What's the matter?

Chen Qi was startled.

An, holding her Magic Wand, walked gracefully to Chen Qi's side and whispered:

"There is an extremely faint Spiritual Power disturbance on your boat, a thief..."

"A thief???"

Chen Qi looked at his swaying little houseboat.

All his valuable belongings, including the Deep Sea Water Elf, were kept in his backpack card.

The only things of any value were the refrigerator and the ship lamp.

But An's Spiritual Power detection was incredibly strong; even the faintest disturbance couldn't escape her search.

There couldn't be a mistake, there really was someone there! Chen Qi took a step forward, puzzled.

Which scoundrel dared to steal his stuff? Could it be remnants of the Black Rabbit gang?

Then, he saw a panicked little black flower from the boat's window.

Chen Qi gritted his teeth:

"Hiss..."