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

Chapter 157 The Major Ship Purchase Contract

Chen Qi gripped the manuscript paper tightly.

This woman, whose entire body is muscular like steel, is clearly a mecha!
The merchants also gathered around, looking at the female mecha figure in the painting. They all frowned, staring at Buli as if she were a fool!

This person actually likes mecha!
How could there be such strange humans in this world! They're even more perverted than the people of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom!
At least the people of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom are fond of living things.

Although the Kingdom of Be is a country that controls the hammer, mechanical enthusiasts like Bri are still a very small minority.

Furthermore, due to the uncontrolled A-level hammer phase rift at the beginning of Bei Kingdom's history, the creation of intelligent mechanical bodies and the research on soul mechanical bodies are extremely taboo in Bei Kingdom.

This is almost the same as those people in the White Tower Federation who like to communicate online!

The merchants looked disgusted and left Buri one after another.

"I just want to have a meal..."

Brie was used to that look and downed a glass of wine in silence.

He already knew that his ideal type didn't exist in this world!
He worked at the Steam Hands company when he was young, spending most of his time with machines, and his father strictly forbade him from having a romantic relationship at a young age.

By the time his father allowed him to date, he had unknowingly lost interest in fragile humans and fallen completely in love with machines and the sharp, strong steel of mechs.

"..."

Hold back, think about it carefully, compared to the seafood lady who likes tentacles, he's actually quite normal... Chen Qi suppressed the urge to complain and coughed twice:
“Mr. Bree, your illness, no, your request, can be cured.”

"???"

Brie's eyes widened. Although the other person's words were harsh, he saw the words "well-informed" in Chen Qi's eyes!

Chen Qi smiled.

On Earth, people who look like mechs don't exist!

However, this is the new world of Japan, a world so vast and full of wonders.

In the New Sun world, due to the extraordinary power of the Pro Cards or special surgeries, there actually exists a large number of 'demi-humans'.

Through player forums, he has gained knowledge of many races and customs around the world.

Stone golems, dragonmen, or certain flesh-and-blood armor all meet Brie's requirements!

However, in the country of Bei, these extraordinary individuals with special professions are very rare.

Wait a minute, Chen Qi suddenly remembered that he still had a useless skill card called Dragon's Charm.

A sales opportunity... Chen Qi thought for a moment:

"Bri, have you ever heard of dragon people?"

"Dragon?"

"Yes, dragon people."

Chen Qi picked up a piece of paper and a pen, and with a casual stroke, drew a dragon-man using abstract brushstrokes.

It has a lizard's head, a body covered in scales, a steel-like shell, and a powerful tail.

Its appearance bears a striking resemblance to a fully armed mecha!

Brie curiously took the manuscript paper, his eyes widening involuntarily:

"I've been in the Witch Sea all this time, and I've never heard of the races from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom..."

This world truly has a race that is over two meters tall and has skin like a mecha.

The dragonman's strong physique and scale-like appearance perfectly appealed to him!
It's just as beautiful as a coastal overlord or a steam-powered mecha!
Chen Qi sat in the chair and touched the deep-sea sprite:

“Mr. Brie, the Dragon People are a special race that lives in the snowy mountains of the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. They are also considered special superhumans. Don’t you think this race perfectly matches your expectations?”

Brie was speechless; he knew very little about these special races.

But without a doubt, this dragon-man, whose average height is over two meters, is simply his dream girl!
The chef in front of me is surprisingly knowledgeable!

"You can't judge a book by its cover..." Brie asked curiously.

Do you know any dragon people?

"No."

Chen Qi spoke with righteous indignation.

Dragonmen are a rare race; they're not easy to encounter.

The probability of encountering a dragonman is only slightly higher than the probability of encountering a tentacle monster.

Sigh... Brie downed a glass of wine in silence:
"I'll consider it, but I'm more concerned about things near the coast right now than marriage, and I don't have time to go to the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom. You should know about the ghost ship, right?"

Not only do I know, but I also possess the core engine of a ghost ship… Chen Qi immediately pressed his advantage:
"Yes, Mr. Brie, but there are many foreigners in the Witch Sea now. What if you encounter a dragonman one day?"
Unfortunately, as their appearance changes, the aesthetic standards of these special races also change. They won't like ordinary-looking humans; they might not even be interested in you.

What if we happen to encounter...? Brie fell into a wonderful fantasy.

He actually found Chen Qi's words to be quite reasonable.

He's been single for so many years, it's time for him to be blessed by the goddess of love and find his own love!

When his father sees that he has married a tall woman who looks like a mecha, he will be very shocked!

They've taken the bait... Chen Qi seized the opportunity, handing the other party a skill card named 'Dragon's Charm', and then expertly said:

"Dragon's Charm, five million shells, plus help me build a ship, interested?"

"!!!"

Brie was momentarily stunned and fell into thought.

This plot doesn't make sense, does it?

The other party's card-pulling movements were so skillful; they were practically trying to rip him off!
Most importantly, he couldn't refuse!

If what Chen Qi said is true, and the dragon people possess an outer shell comparable to a mecha, then they are his ideal match!

This card might be related to his marriage.

After all, no matter how much his Ditto Captain Palu transforms, he can never become a mecha.

"five million!"

An, who was standing to the side, stared wide-eyed, her mouth agape.

Selling a charm card with stringent conditions for five million!
Chen Qi has gone way too far with this!

They wouldn't actually agree, would they?
However, to her surprise, Brie took the card from Chen Qi's hand almost without hesitation:

"make a deal."

For love... Brie has lost her mind.

So straightforward? Not going to haggle? Chen Qi was also surprised.

It's worth noting that even at auctions in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the Dragon's Charm would only fetch a maximum of three million.

He's found a super fat sheep.

Brie accepted the card and imagined what it would be like to meet the dragonman.

After daydreaming for a while, he coughed twice and switched back to work mode:
"So, chef, no, guest, what do you need? By the way, I never build cheap boats."

Such a fast conversion speed... Chen Qi told Bri about his needs.

A kitchen, a dining room on deck, a bedroom, a room for siren and water sprites, and a storeroom.
Moreover, it must be made of high-quality materials and have the ability to withstand severe weather such as storms and volcanic rain.

At the same time, enough space must be left for the expansion of the boat. Simply put, it's a deluxe upgrade of a small houseboat.

Brie simply drew a design diagram:

"Twenty million coins. After deducting the five million for purchasing Dragon's Charm, that leaves fifteen million coins. What are your requirements for the power system? I have systems with a budget of five to ten million coins."

If you want to use our Steam Hand engine, you'll need to add another 20 million coins.

A confident smile played on Brie's lips.
"Our Steam Hand ships can match the speed of the recently infamous Ghost Ship within three minutes of burst speed!!"

Chen Qi felt a pang of heartache upon hearing this.

Fifteen million shells were still within his acceptable range, but with the addition of the Steam Hand's power system, it reached thirty-five million, an astronomical price beyond his imagination!
The propulsion system can be more expensive than the ship itself.

Chen Qi decisively refused:

“I have access to cheap cores. My ships don’t need engine cores; they only need the power system of the Steam Hand.”

"No engine core is needed, just the system..." Bri smiled in bewilderment.

For a high-end vessel, the engine is of paramount importance! It is also one of the most important technologies of their Steam Hand Company!

"Guest, there are some places where you can't cut corners."

Brie confirmed this at the last minute:

"Ordinary broken engines cannot compare to engines made with C-grade cracked materials and jointly developed by ten companies."

Of course, if it's just the powertrain, it'll be around seven million.

Seven million plus fifteen million equals twenty-two million.

"I can accept it..." Chen Qi nodded firmly.

"I'm sure about the limited budget."

Bree could understand that for an ordinary second-tier superhuman, purchasing the Steam Hand Engine outright was an unimaginable astronomical price.

He will ask that it be written down:

"No problem, guest. As you wish, I will call my friends, and you will receive your ship in twenty days."

Of course, if you want to replace the engine, you can go to the campfire energy shop in Moonstone City.

In order to manage the rift tides and develop new technologies, many large corporations have dispatched their own specialized rift-manipulation hunter teams and established companies in Moonstone City.

After speaking, Buli neatly handed a simple contract to Chenqi:

"We support 10-month installment payments, but it will cost 10% more, my esteemed customer."

This guy may have a scruffy beard, but he's surprisingly dedicated to his work.

Chen Qi accepted the contract:

"I will raise the money as soon as possible."

"Okay, guest."

"Mom..."

Ann's ears perked up, like a startled little white cat.

Chen Qi actually made a 20 million contract right in front of her, at an ordinary banquet!
An couldn't resist any longer. She walked over curiously and scanned Chen Qi's ship purchase contract.

She never expected that Chen Qi would buy a ship worth twenty million!
An said:
"Qi, this..."

Chen Qi said:

"What's wrong, Teacher An?"

Ann could no longer maintain the calm on her face:

"Qi, did you go to rob someone? Where did you get so much money?"

You know, Chen Qi is just a chef!

Even if you used human food, you still couldn't make that much money!

"..."

Robbery? Chen Qi was stumped.

Although he already owned a marine mammal breeding base.

However, the main funds he used to purchase the ship came from the robbery of the Black Rabbit and the weapons that the Belgrade Meteorological Bureau's investigation team voluntarily surrendered.

Chen Qi coughed twice, then leaned close to An's ear and whispered:
"An, actually I found some treasure on my way to Siren Gorge. Of course, I don't have that much money, so I'm planning to pay for it in installments."

In a sense, the giant killer and the investigator team's weapons were all found by him in the region of the Deep Sea Titan.

Found it, pay in installments...

Hearing Chen Qi's explanation, An breathed a sigh of relief and calmed down a bit.

No, no! Even with installments, buying a ship for 20 million is still too crazy.

"You wouldn't go and take out a loan or do anything shady, would you...?" An calmly said.

"Qi, installment payments are indeed an option, but taking out a loan is not a rational choice. It will only increase your burden. Many banks have debt collectors who are third-tier extraordinary beings who specialize in clearing debts."

An was terrified that Chen Qi was being targeted by the gangs in Moonstone City, and even by the banks.

The people at the Bank of Belgrade only need a simple contract to completely devour a family.

Even someone as capable as Chen Qi ended up in a much more miserable state.

I won't take out a loan... Chen Qi crossed his arms:
"Don't worry, Teacher An, I know what I'm doing. If you want to make your way to the Sea of ​​Rifts, you can't do it without a powerful ship."

After the two finished speaking.

Bree looked at the armband on Ann's arm; this person was the new mentor in Marlowe Town.

Shipbuilder Bree suddenly turned serious and said to the two men:
"You two are both superhumans in charge of things in Maro Town, right?"

An and Chen Qi paused for a moment, then looked at Buli.

An nodded:
"Yes, I am the novice mentor in Maro Town, and I am in charge of all supernatural events in the vicinity of Maro Town."

Chen Qi crossed his arms and looked at Bu Li.

Bree pulled three bounty posters from his backpack:
"Gentlemen, I'm actually near Maro Town, and I have some things to take care of. If you can help me with this, I can give you a discount on your boat."

"What needs to be done?" An Hechen took the bounty order.

Chen Qi was slightly startled.

The three people on the wanted poster were none other than the little raven, the siren, and the cloaked old man he had met on the White Dove cruise ship.

"What does it mean?"

Ann's expression immediately turned icy cold.

These three men are all pirates who have recently become notorious on the high seas.

The matter involving these three pirates is definitely not a trivial matter.

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Ahem, the update is a bit late. I'm putting two deep-sea sprites here as a cover, to apologize, or 2 (I can't stick my head up any higher).

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