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

Chapter 62 Big Internet Celebrity

The port police officer showed his identification briefly, then quickly put it back in his pocket.

"I...killed someone?"

Chen Qi's eyes widened slightly, his mouth gaped open, and he looked puzzled.

"Yes."

The port police officer was adamant and did not want to give Chen Qi a chance to explain himself.
"Some people suspect that you killed the hunter hired by the rabbit tailor shop at the hunting grounds for your own selfish gain."

Rabbits, hunting grounds... Chen Qi pondered for a moment, realizing it was something from before.

In the country of Bei, there are laws that prohibit harming others for money in a crack, except in cases of emergency.

However, cracks are places where strength speaks volumes, and given the difficulty in obtaining evidence, this law is practically useless.

To apply this law, a large amount of witness testimony and physical evidence is required.

Normally, the compensation money for teammates is only used when two teams are fighting and there are casualties.

He did indeed fight with members of the Black Rabbit Gang in the hunting grounds.

But this is a battle between two sides, not a one-sided attack.

Moreover, it will take at least thirty days for the cracks in the hunting grounds to reopen.

By then, all evidence will have vanished.

In other words, this is a suspicion, and it remains only a superficial suspicion.

A rather lame reason.

Bad news: he was wrongly accused of murder.

Good news, he really did kill him.

Chen Qi was about to speak.

However, in the next instant, the port police continued in a forceful tone:
"This incident is very serious. If it is not handled properly, you will face at least twenty years in prison."

"Now, we need you to confirm something at the Rabbit Tailor Shop in District Three."

Rabbit Tailor Shop? Twenty Years in Prison?
"She just blurts it out..." Chen Qi didn't know how to describe it for a moment.

Even if the other party really suspects him, shouldn't the place he should really go be the police station?
Because he was wary of the Black Rabbit Gang, Chen Qi had kept his activities in Moonstone City confined to the port and commercial street for the past few days.

The gangs have strict territorial divisions, and they are not allowed to cause trouble in the port and commercial district.

Head to the Rabbit Tailor Shop in District 3.

They're clearly trying to lure him to their territory and then slaughter him like a pig!
Chen Qi touched his neck and glanced speechlessly at the port police officer in uniform.

This might not even qualify as a fabricated crime; it's just a clumsy deception.

His case was most likely never even filed with the police.

The so-called 'murder case' in front of him is nothing more than a clumsy way for the Black Rabbit Gang to lure him into their rabbit den.

Chen Qi smiled and said cooperatively:
"Officer, I will go to the police station to explain this matter."

The port policeman paused, then his usually calm tone suddenly quickened:
"No need. Your situation hasn't reached the point where the police need to be involved. Go to Rabbit Tailor Shop first."

He gripped the iron bar in his hand, intending to force the other party to act more forcefully.

He glanced at Chen Qi; the man had a gun tucked under his clothes, and the clothes he wore also possessed a certain extraordinary aura.

He remained very calm.

The port policeman silently reached out and pulled his beret down low:

"This matter is still under investigation. Someone will contact you again once the investigation has progressed to a certain point."

Immediately afterwards, the port police left the area as if nothing had happened.

So you're backing down already?

Chen Qi crossed his arms and shook his head.

What the hell! He thought the other party could come up with a plausible reason!

After the police left, the old man at the newsstand who had been watching the show came over:

"Guest, that was quite a close call, but don't worry, with the power of a gang, it's not so easy to frame someone."

The old man at the newsstand cast a sympathetic glance his way at her as she opened her mouth early in the morning.

He had seen this trick far too many times. Gangs, relying on their numbers and the law, oppressed the young people who came to Moonstone City, squeezing every last drop of value out of them.

Although he was old, he still couldn't help but feel indignant when he saw these acts of bullying others and wronging innocent people.

At this moment, the pedestrians waiting by the harbor, seeing the policeman walk away, also whispered:
"Yes, boss, don't worry. Although there are some bad apples in the Moonstone City police, there are more good people than bad. As long as you explain clearly, they won't arrest you without cause."

"Yeah, what kind of skill is it to bully a young chef?"

I looked around when I woke up in the morning.

Where did you guys come from?
Normally, there wouldn't be this many people in this place.

And it seems that all these people are waiting for him.

What happened? And what are these people doing here?

Chen Qi disembarked from the boat, walked to the old man at the newsstand, and asked softly:
"Thanks for reminding me, boss. Also, why are there so many people here?"

Judging from their clothing, they are not fishermen.

Could it be that he's gotten into trouble again?

"Ugh?"

The old man at the newsstand was startled:
"Didn't Perlu tell you?"

"?"

Chen Qi looked puzzled.

Immediately afterwards, the newsstand owner handed Chen Qi a newly printed copy of the White Dove Times newspaper.

Chen Qi opened the newspaper and quickly scanned it.

This is the latest newspaper, filled with recent major news:
The legendary treasure exists! The Black Whale Crew has found the Deep Sea Hunter's treasure and is gathering in an unprecedented manner!

The Flower Witch appeared in the hunting grounds and single-handedly slaughtered the entire hunting grounds!
A person suspected to be the Blade Witch appeared at the tavern and went on a killing spree for a tavern waitress!
The navy is being reorganized, and a system of three admirals has been established!

Life changes after the tides of the cracks arrive.

"This has nothing to do with me?" Chen Qi looked at the headlines.

He was not mentioned in the news section about the Flower Witch.

and many more……

Chen Qi turned to the last page of the newspaper.

In a secluded corner, a title was written.

Amusing anecdotes encountered by Miracle Reporter Perdue:
During the investigation, I was so hungry that I fell straight from the sky and landed on a chef's boat in terrible condition.

I thought it was another rip-off restaurant ship, but to my surprise, the food was absolutely delicious!
Sure enough, people's luck tends to improve when they're busy.

Perhaps this is the goddess's reward for my busy schedule.

Dear friends, I will definitely work hard to bring you more exciting and sensational news!

In addition to the text, there was also a picture of Peru sitting on a flying white dove, taking a carefree selfie on a small houseboat on the sea.

"..."

Chen Qi raised an eyebrow.

What the heck is this? Is this something that should appear in a newspaper?
Doesn't the management of the White Dove Times care about this?

And when did she take the photos?
Peilu, are you posting this on your WeChat Moments?

After mentally ranting, Chen Qi cleared his head.

Peru is the most famous reporter in Moonstone City, although in the eyes of others she is only a first-tier person.

However, thanks to his fame and various shady maneuvers, he has also gained considerable notoriety.

In Moonstone City, there are many who love her, and many who hate her.

Simply put, Peilu is a super popular internet celebrity!

In other words, the person in front of him was different from the policeman from before; he wasn't looking for trouble.

They're just here to eat because of the internet celebrity effect!
And judging from their excited expressions, they had been waiting for quite some time.

"My shop has become an internet sensation?" Chen Qi scratched his head, looking at the crowd in front of him with some surprise.

(End of this chapter)