Witch, I'm really not an ancient god of the deep sea!

Chapter 108 Crying Cat Head

Click, click!

"It's time to show real technology."

Chen Qi put on his apron and started chopping vegetables.

Each cut was swift and precise; in less than ten minutes, enough ingredients for twenty people were neatly placed into bowls.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Qi started cooking, adding seasonings and stir-frying the vegetables.

Secret technique: tossing the wok with one hand!
Under the blazing fire, each stir-frying motion was like a dancing musical note, the movements incredibly skillful.

The aroma is already coming out.

Arrange the dish.

Finally, he used his dark skills to mix the soul ingredients into a sauce and poured it over the dish!

In an instant, the aroma of meat and vegetables filled the air as if the goddess of food were dancing in the fire, beckoning to everyone.

The craftsmen watching couldn't help but drool with envy.

Even An, who was engrossed in reading, couldn't help but sniff it!

This is the complete version of extraordinary cooking, plus the power of the soul seasoning!

Started in the morning, he cooked several dishes in one go.

Braised abalone, strawberry jam bread, roasted beef ribs with potato sauce, vegetable soup, egg pudding, lobster, stir-fried pork...

The empty table was instantly filled with food.

The fragrances intertwine and become even more intense!
"I can't stand it anymore!" the dwarf craftsman said first.
"Gentlemen, I'm a rough man and don't know any table manners, so I'll start eating."

"Me too!"

……

"eat slowly."

Chen Qi smiled. It was quite an accomplishment that someone wanted to eat the dishes he made.

After many days of practice, his skills are now completely different from before!
The dwarf craftsman ate a beef rib mixed with potato sauce, his cheeks turning a blush of ecstasy.

It smells so good!

The dwarf craftsman said admiringly:
"Dude, you're amazing! Not only do you cook delicious food, but you can also pass through Train No. 8."

People started to jeer.

"Yes, I wonder if you have a chef rating. I heard there's a chef competition in Moonstone City. If you win, you can get top-quality ingredients. You should definitely participate."

"The chef competition is still more than a month away. I'll try to participate when I have time."

Without any idle chatter, Chen Qi began cooking the final extraordinary ingredient.

Even though his physique far surpasses that of ordinary people, the ingredients from the Skyfire Bird can still provide him with a significant boost.

Therefore, he decided to unleash his full culinary skills!

Download ghost peppers and skyfirebirds!
Amidst the raging fire, a dish takes perfect shape!

[You have cooked the Extra Spicy Stir-Fried Firebird, earning 150 Spirit Points!]

As An looked at the last dish, a red light flickered in her blue eyes.

This dish is covered in chili peppers.

No, I should say there's a tiny bit of vegetable on top of this chili pepper dish!

What dish does she want to eat next?

An raised her head, stared at Chen Qi with eyes like a ragdoll cat, and said calmly:

"Should we add some sugar?"

"unnecessary!"

Chen Qi gave a cold smile, then sprinkled some chili powder as a finishing touch, and explained professionally:
"This extraordinary ingredient is of the fire element, making it a perfect match for the ghost pepper. The spicier it is, the more it can unleash the power of the ingredient itself!"

An had no way to refute it, and said softly:

"Indeed, extraordinary power always comes at a price..."

No problem, it's just a dish. An picked up her chopsticks shakily, took a bird leg, and ate it.

"It should be alright..."

Chen Qi also tried it.

The next second, flames shot out of their tongues!

That's impressive! Chen Qi reacted quickly, taking a sip of water.

Although it was a little spicy, overall the taste was pretty good.

His condition is not too bad, he can hold on!
Chen Qi asked curiously:
"How about it?"

"Fortunately, I can handle spicy food quite well, and I've also undergone professional fire resistance training..."

At this moment, An's head was so spicy that it resembled a white, tearful cat.

To be precise, it's a burning, tearful cat head.

A burst of spiciness and extraordinary power on your taste buds!

"Woooooooo..."

Plop!
She, who is usually calm, kept rolling around on the ground.

This is the price of absorbing extraordinary power!
Chen Qi suppressed a laugh.

A moment later, a notification popped up in front of him.

[You have consumed the extraordinary ingredient, the Heavenly Firebird. Your Constitution increases by 3, and you gain a small amount of burning resistance.]

Today, Ghost Fire Oil has become an important weapon coating for Chenqi.

Even a small amount of burning resistance is still a pretty good attribute bonus.

Moreover, the meat of the Skyfire Bird is really quite good.

If it weren't for the ghost pepper, it would be a pretty good dish.

It's amazing that the elements of deliciousness and pain can coexist.

The two came to their senses and began to eat the normal dishes.

She lost her composure... An calmed down, blushed, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and sat back down on the small chair.

Born into a commoner family, An always paid great attention to her manners in order not to be looked down upon by others at the Royal University.

Unexpectedly, her etiquette, which she had maintained for many years, was defeated by a single dish.

Fortunately, the other dishes were really delicious!

"good to eat."

An happily ate a piece of fruit pudding and asked, "By the way, Qi, who asked you to come to Train No. 8? Was it that Admiral Old White Gull?"

"!"

Chen Qi was shocked; the other party actually knew about this.

"Yes, after dinner, I plan to return to Moonstone City, go to the naval office, find Old White Gull, and complete the commission."

An asked curiously:

"What is the content of the request? Could it be a Tier 2 job card?"

Although it's unbelievable, in An's spiritual vision, Chen Qi already possesses the full strength to advance to the second tier! "You guessed too accurately..." Chen Qi nodded:
"Yes, a professional card for the Light phase..."

"The lamplight!" An was startled.

In Bengal, apart from newspapers and the Bengal Meteorological Bureau, there are almost no large-scale lighting organizations.

Even though these two exclusive organizations have few members, their professional cards are still in high demand.

Many experienced and capable senior employees have waited for ten years but have still not received the promotion cards promised by their superiors.

The White Tower Federation, which oversees the Origin-level hunter organization "The Lighthouse," had no intention of recruiting outsiders in this era.

Even at the Royal University of Belgrade, the field of light is relatively unpopular.

As a novice mentor, An has almost never seen a Light-type class card:

"Are you sure? The organization of the Lamp Phase is extremely rare, and maintaining the rules of the Lamp Phase means you can't live a peaceful life."

Unlike the first choice, the affinity of the second-tier class card is crucial.

This is similar to choosing a major in college.

Although the book "The Path to Immortality" records that there are still ways to make up for choosing the wrong personality type.

However, the price to pay for making amends is extremely high, far beyond what an ordinary person can afford.

Chen Qi gave a wry smile.

In An's eyes, choosing the path of a lighting technician is a bleak prospect, and it will be difficult to live a peaceful life.

The direction of one's heart determines one's nature and appearance.

Sometimes, a person's choice of sexual orientation is without regard to future prospects.

Moreover, in Chen Qi's eyes, the world is about to be destroyed, and the era of peace is about to end.

In this era, only those who keep moving forward can reach the top.

Peace and tranquility? What are those? Fighting and adventure are the only way to go!
The lamp is a pretty good choice.

In Chen Qi's opinion, it is one of the best choices.

I looked up at the faintly bright moon in the sky as I woke up:
"This world is so big, I want to see more of it."

Not content with a peaceful life, An recalled many legends of the sea: "Is that so..."

In fact, her intuition told her that the light fixture was indeed a good choice.

The lamp is both an explorer and a guide.

In An's memory, there were quite a few legendary and powerful figures in the Lantern Realm.

Legend has it that the Ice Witch's class card is a legendary Ice Lantern class card.

The strength of the extraordinary individuals in the Lamp Phase is not weak.

Lacking the assistance of extraordinary organizations, the biggest challenge on the path of the Lamp Master is the difficulty in advancing.

However, in the Rift Tide, personal advancement no longer depends on extraordinary organizations or the charity of nobles, but on one's own strength.

Beneath the cracks and tides, anything is possible.

Even without joining a supernatural organization, unimaginable monsters can still be born, just like the legendary Deep Sea Hunter.

"That's a good choice," An changed the subject, and asked:
"By the way, Qi, could you give me a ride later? I'm heading to Moonstone City too."

Chen Qi asked curiously, "What are we going to Moonstone City for?"

An touched her empty pockets:

"Are you aware of the recent major naval operation?"

Chen Qi asked in confusion:
"A major naval operation?"

Ann explained, "In the Sea of ​​Rifts, according to the meteorological bureau's findings..."

In the forbidden sea of ​​Siren Gorge, numerous fissures have been created. This sea, due to the siren's song, has seen many powerful beings perish. This means that besides the fissures themselves, there are many sunken relics, attracting countless adventurers.

An looked out at the distant sea:

"I'm also planning to go to Siren Gorge to earn a little money."

"Sea Demon Gorge?"

Chen Qi took out the nautical chart from his backpack card.

Siren Gorge is located further out in the Crevice Sea, beyond the nearshore waters.

He remembered that this was also a place with many dungeons on the game forum.

However, this place is also home to many dangerous sea creatures.

Among them, the most famous is the siren, which resembles a human.

The siren's song is a powerful psychological attack, enough to incite people to kill each other!
Ann continued to explain:

"My personal strength is insufficient to cross the dangerous Siren Gorge, so I plan to head to the Navy Office in Moonstone City and hitch a ride on one of the Navy's ships."

My magic should be of great help.

"Teacher An, your magic is equivalent to fifty cannons, no problem."

Chen Qi said, while also assessing his own strength.

With his current strength, he should be able to safely set foot in the Sea of ​​Rifts.

Ann leaned closer and whispered, "Moreover, according to the latest report in the White Dove newspaper, the witch is very likely to head to Siren Gorge."

"You think I won't encounter a witch? Although the possibility is very low, after all, witches are always mysterious and unpredictable."

An finished the whole piece of fruit pudding.

The dwarf craftsman who was eating nearby suddenly said:

"Let's pray we don't run into her. If either of you encounters the Flower Witch, you might not even be left with a corpse, becoming nothing more than dust in her alchemy pot."

Witch, terrifying indeed.

To the dwarven craftsman who cherished life, he wished he would never encounter these powerful beings again, whether they were good or bad.

"Um……"

An was silent for a moment, then nodded, raised her glass to Chen Qi and said:

"Let's hope neither of us runs into a witch, and that we both live long and healthy lives. Cheers!"

"I've been targeted by the witch," Chen Qi thought with a wry smile, raising his glass as he said:
"Yes, cheers to being alive!"

boom!
Amid cheers from the crowd, the wine glasses clinked crisply!
Before we knew it, the night had deepened.

The food on the table was completely devoured by everyone, and even the plates were licked clean.

Chen Qi returned to the small houseboat and took a nap.

Noon on the second day.

"start!"

On the dock, Ann changed into a white shirt and trousers for easy movement, and waved to him while holding a large wooden staff that was a head taller than her.

She stepped lightly onto the small boat that was set sail at dawn.

"It's time to collect the payment."

At dawn, they launched their small houseboat and headed towards Moonstone City.

Sorry, my paper didn't meet the word count requirement, and I'm in terrible shape, experiencing writer's block. I can only update once a day.
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