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

Chapter 145 I've been chosen?
This banquet was not a formal event, but rather a hastily organized trade fair. There were no complicated explanations or auction procedures.

Just like a simple market, amidst dance, food, and piano music, people who want to exchange items bring out extraordinary items, and if someone takes a liking to them, they exchange the items for money.

As for security measures for the trade fair, only a special "Eye of the Voyager" was installed on the ceiling to record what happened at the event.

In the event of any unforeseen circumstances at the banquet, the White Dove Cruise Ship will activate its alarm system to ensure the safety of the trade fair.

There shouldn't be anything else for me... After finishing up at the table, Chen Qi left and looked around the entire banquet.

Just as the bald chef said, most of the people here are from the Moonstone City Company, and there aren't many pirates.

If you exclude the few pirates, this is just an ordinary trade fair.

A good opportunity... Chen Qi straightened his clothes.

Such transactions without any intermediary fees are rare in the market.

Perhaps, I could also make a business deal... Chen Qi took out two useless skill cards from his backpack.

'The allure of the dragon', 'The empty skull'.

These are two skill cards that are difficult to deal with.

I wonder if I can use these two cards to exchange for something useful.

If it were the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the Dragon's Charm would definitely be snapped up... Chen Qi weaved through the noisy banquet, trying to find a reliable seller.

Just then, an old, bitter voice caught his attention.

"I only want the skill card of Illusion, and only Emptiness can be exchanged for Emptiness."

Chen Qi turned his head and looked in the direction of the sound.

On the banquet floor sat an elderly man who seemed out of place at the event.

He was wearing a damp white cloak and sat cross-legged on the ground.

His arms were thin and bony, like withered branches, and seawater kept seeping out from under his cloak.

The aura of a third-tier illusory transcendent being is truly rare...

This cloak-clad attire strongly suggests he's a member of the Sea God Pirates!
The Sea God Pirates and the Black Whale Pirates appeared on the same ship at the same time?
"Are they planning to retaliate in the coastal waters?" Chen Qi pondered.

The Navy has just won a victory on Siren Island, and the Black Whales are no pushovers.

They are bound to launch a major operation to retaliate!
Chen Qi remembered that at this time, the Black Whale Gang would occupy the islands in the near sea, set up weather observation stations, and establish their own territory in the near sea.

However, what Chen Qi is more concerned about now is the skill card in the cloaked old man's hand.

A traveling merchant roared:
"Hey, old man, I'll offer three million shell coins for the card you have!"

Upon hearing "three million," the cloaked elder remained motionless, coldly repeating:
"Only nothingness can be exchanged for the 'nothingness' in my hands."

Chen Qi began to observe the card in the old man's hand.

The card face was blank, while the back of the card was a dark, deep book with bloodshot eyes!

The virtual book appeared... Chen Qi was startled.

As the master strategist, he knew about this card.

The Knowledge of Nothingness is a one-time use Void Book skill card. Its function is to remove the negative effects caused by using too many skill cards.

The more frequently skill cards are used, the more likely it is to cause mental confusion, or even madness.

This is why even wealthy nobles cannot quickly create a powerful superhuman.

In many cases, extraordinary individuals must rely on their own accumulated learning to master extraordinary skills.

The knowledge of nothingness can clear away the negative status caused by overuse of these skill cards!
Although the knowledge of nothingness still has many limitations, it is definitely a rare and valuable thing for Chen Qi, who is developing at an accelerated pace.

However, skill cards for the illusory form, like those for the illusory transcendent beings, are extremely rare.

Many people tried to exchange money for it, but were all directly refused.

Fortunately, he happened to have a Phantom Card.

Chen Qi walked over, squatted down, and took out the 'empty skull head':
"Can I exchange this skill card?"

The Empty Skull Head is a one-time skill that grants resistance to mental attacks at the cost of abandoning thought, and then triggers a blind message upon death.

For Chen Qi, this skill card is useless.

However, for those who have entered the realm of the illusory, these seemingly useless cards are of great importance to their path to transcendence.

The moment he saw the card, the cloaked old man's body emitted a gurgling sound of excitement.

"The ceremony, the ceremony..."

He muttered something to himself as he took the card:

"Give up thinking...good...I want to..."

Without wasting words, the cloaked elder quickly handed the 'Knowledge of Nothingness' to Chen Qi, completing the transaction.

The moment the transaction was completed, Chen Qi was immediately drawn to the attention of a group of people.

The price of Void Knowledge can reach tens of millions! It's a skill card that many nobles acquire every year.

Before they could speak, Chen Qi coldly cut his finger with the card:

"use……"

Before anyone could react, the Card of Void Knowledge turned to ashes in Chen Qi's hand and merged into his blood.

You have used the knowledge of nothingness.

Sorry! This card is very important to me, I'm not selling it!
In front of everyone, Chen Qi licked his lips.

That feels great!
It felt like a sturdy ear pick was carefully cleaning out the clutter from my brain. My whole body and mind felt so much better!

Cool!
Most of the illusory skill cards are generally considered to be trash cards.

Unexpectedly, I encountered a superhuman in disguise and was able to complete this transaction.

Seeing this, everyone shook their heads and gave up their idea of ​​seizing the treasure.

"This trade fair is actually quite good."

After completing the transaction in the morning, he immediately headed towards the banquet, looking around at the people like a professional Taobao shopper.

I wonder if I can exchange it for another high-level skill card for Lamp or Shadow!

Chen Qi was promoting his dragon charm.

Does anyone dream of marrying a dragon girl? Or being the husband or wife of a dragon? To be inseparable from dragons?

The allure of dragons is something you deserve!

And at that moment, he heard the Sirens' voice again:

"My best friend is short on cash lately and is selling photography skill cards. Anyone interested in buying them?"

Take a picture!

Chen Qi's gaze was instantly drawn to it.

A tall siren was standing behind a black-haired girl.

The black-haired girl sat in the chair, looking displeased.

Because the siren behind her was bending over, burying the black-haired girl's head in the waves of her chest, and then gently stroking the black-haired girl's chin with her slender index finger.

It's like playing with a teddy bear.

The black-haired girl looked utterly dejected.

Chen Qi could sense that this black-haired girl wanted to kill the sirens behind her and then chop them up!
This black-haired girl is also a third-tier transcendent being, but we can't confirm her gender...

Before Chen Qi could speak, the siren turned its head.

She noticed Chen Qi again, and the water sprite above his head:

"Little chef, we meet again! Is there anything you want? I'll buy it for you, as long as you lend me the water sprite on your head to play with~"

"Wakuwaku (Foolish humans!)"

The Water Sprite No. 1 above Chen Qi's head instantly became angry and swelled up. It didn't want to be played with by anyone other than its owner!
Even if someone else gets its body, they will never get its heart!
The siren was enraged by the water spirit's disgusted reaction!

She smells so good and looks so beautiful!
A little pet actually rejected her!

You know, she was adored by animals since she was little! Cats and dogs all loved her!
I love this kind of rebellious little guy… Siren said with a hint of coercion:
"Little chef, 100,000 shells, let your water spirit keep me company for one night! If it keeps me comfortable, I can let you keep me company for the night too. This is a rare opportunity~"

As she spoke, the siren exuded a terrifying aura of a third-tier superhuman, along with the scent of perfume!

Threats and temptations!
What a jerk...

Chen Qi clenched his fists.

Meanwhile, next to him, the gold-toothed captain and bald chef of the White Dove Cruises frantically winked at Chen Qi.

The sirens are highly valued guests on their White Dove cruise ship. If they fail to satisfy them, the consequences will be dire!

In their view, it's not a bad deal to earn 100,000 shells by having a water spirit accompany a siren for one night.

The atmosphere became somewhat tense.

No, Water Sprite Number One is my top working pet.

Moreover, the Sirens are members of the Big Mom Pirates. Once you hand over the Water Spirit to them, it will be impossible to get it back.

Chen Qi remained calm and was preparing to refuse.

Suddenly, a cold voice broke the tense atmosphere.

The black-haired girl straightened the cards in her hand and said coldly:

"Sister, shut your mouth. We're not here to play with men. If you're lonely, go to a male escort club. Don't act crazy in a public place like this."

Someone actually spoke up for me... Chen Qi was suddenly startled.

Am I going crazy? The siren lowered her head and looked at the black-haired girl on her chest.

She just wanted to have some fun, but she got roasted!

Then, the black-haired girl added insult to injury:
"Besides, don't you feel ashamed to make things difficult for a junior chef? What's so fun about a junior chef?"

As she spoke, the black-haired girl, who looked utterly hopeless, finally turned her head, wanting to see what the chef looked like.

Her eyes met Chen Qi's for a fleeting moment.

The moment their eyes met, the black-haired girl's mouth opened slightly, her facial expression freezing abruptly, as if she had glimpsed something she couldn't look at directly!
"This……"

The black-haired girl suddenly stopped, a conflicted expression on her face.

Finally, after three seconds of calm reflection, the black-haired girl took a deep breath and said coldly:

"Little chef, come to my room now."

"???"

Chen Qi frowned and glanced at his white chef's uniform with gold trim.

I'm a chef, not a gigolo, am I?

I've been nominated?
(End of this chapter)