"What a hassle..."
Chen Qi flipped the skewer once more.
Undoubtedly, that seaweed-like tentacle was the little sea demon he had encountered in the Sea Demon Gorge.
Why would the sea demon follow them?
Chen Qi remembered that sea demons were typically gregarious creatures, and now, one had actually run out from the Sea Demon Gorge.
The little seaweed's disguise wasn't bad; it endured its hunger, striving to pretend it was actual little seaweed.
It quietly waited in the water.
Hopefully, it would not be discovered... Chen Qi prayed once again to the Sea Goddess in his heart.
Luckily, the attention of those eating barbecue was all captured by an expert from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom.
The navy's commander said,
"Next to the witch, there's actually a tentacle monster, it's really terrifying! The witch is indeed as horrifying as the rumors say!"
"Yes, hopefully the fishermen who go out to sea won't encounter that terrifying creature."
"A humanoid body with tentacles hasn't been seen on the Witch Sea for a long time. Could that tentacle be a forbidden existence summoned by the Flower Witch from another world?"
The crowd heatedly discussed, and Chen Qi, clad in Residual Fire Touch, had already caused quite a panic.
Of course, it also excited an expert.
The Seafood Sister blushed as she downed a bottle of wheat beer, shouting loudly,
"To all from Bei Country, you're all too rigid. That is a tentacle! Our world is filled with countless magical species, you need more imagination!"
With her outrageous statement, she captivated everyone's attention!
The seafood sister with blond elf-like features pinched the air with her hands:
"In our Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, there are twenty-three recognized genders. After all, our Golden Flower Bird Kingdom has those with cat ears, dog tails, wings, and even devilish horns, as well as many super cute transcendent professions. Don't you think the existence of half-human, half-beast is wonderful?
"I've tasted many types, but unfortunately, due to geographical reasons, I haven't yet tasted the wonderful feature of tentacles."
At this, Seafood Sister couldn't help shaking her head, a saddened expression on her face:
"I really want to eat seafood. How great it would be if I could encounter that tentacle monster."
Everyone looked at her with admiration; someone actually wanted to initiate contact with the tentacle monster on the demon's ship!
"!!!"
Chen Qi gasped in shock.
This person was too outrageous!
He now finally understood why this exchange student could be called one of the "Imperial Capital's Big Three" like Pelu.
And why was she called Seafood Sister by all players!
The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, a nation with many genders, had thoughts that were too progressive, which the sailors and hunters of Bei Country couldn't understand.
You know, on the high seas, any monsters even slightly related to tentacles are extremely dangerous.
The twelve circular tentacles of the Crack Sea, the Blood-Eyed Wall, the sea demons with tentacle hair, or the vortex wormholes are all monsters that must be avoided when sailing.
In terms of danger, they were even more threatening than the near-sea overlords!
Therefore, tentacles are a symbol of horror and the Evil God!
The people of Bei Country only felt fear towards tentacles!
However, Seafood Sister used vivid language to open the door to a new world for them:
"Think about it, tentacles being slippery, soft, and if the tentacle is also warm, just imagine..."
The sailors and hunters felt their common sense had been altered.
Out of curiosity, some softly spoke from the bottom of their hearts,
"Explain further."
Seafood Sister's eyes squinted into crescent moons as she began to impart strange knowledge to the navy officers present.
Chen Qi listened with hairs standing on end.
If it were the usual, he would only show a subway grandpa's expression and continue munching on snacks.
But now, he couldn't help but start worrying, for the tentacle monster they were talking about was him!
At that moment, another expert arrived.
"The witch's aura..."
A white-haired bard murmured softly, then casually placed his lute on the chair.
Why did you also come to eat barbecue! Chen Qi's heart skipped a beat.
The person who had arrived was none other than the pirate captain Palu of the Ice Demon Pirate Crew.
In terms of perception, Palu's ability was definitely not inferior to the novice instructor An.
With such close distance, it was only a matter of time before the Flower Witch was discovered.
He remembered, in the original plot, the Flower Witch had indeed become acquainted with both the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Ice Demon Pirate Crew.
It was going to be discovered... Chen Qi's palms were sweaty as he internally voiced his alarm.
At least for now, Palu's attention was entirely captured by the outrageous Seafood Sister.
This was a temporarily set up outdoor barbecue stand, with not many tables and chairs.
"Boss, give me two skewers of fish balls."
Palu showed an immensely disdainful look, sat next to Seafood Sister, crossed his legs, and scoffed with a mocking face:
"People from the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom are really sick to actually like tentacles.
"Nancy, find some time to clear up that murky brain of yours. Stop obsessing over weird things, or one day, you'll end up dead at the hands of a sea monster."
"With your Third-tier strength, if you encounter that tentacle monster, death is the only outcome."
At this moment, Palu no longer hid his intent, directly calling out the name Nancy from Witch Sea!
The three heroes of the Royal Capital, as famous talents of the Shell Country Royal University, naturally knew each other.
"Clear up the brain..."
Nancy bit her lip, fuming with rage.
At this moment, the character that Palu was playing was that of a sharp-tongued female bard!
If the seriously capable chef in front of her ridiculed her, she might have let it pass!
But this cross-dressing Palu, did he really have any right to mock her?
On what grounds? Nancy, not to be outdone, ate a string of squid:
"Hah, boss, do you think, people who dress up as animals every day, wear weird clothes, and like cross-dressing, might also have a problem with their brains?"
Nancy asked Chen Qi.
" … "
Chen Qi didn't know how to respond at the moment.
In his eyes, Palu was a decent person without any strange habits.
Everything he did was to better disguise his identity in order to enhance his strength.
As the most amiable captain of the four major pirate groups, Palu could be considered a breath of fresh air in the Witch Sea!
Palu wasn't flustered and calmly explained:
"Heh, Nancy, do not lump me in with you. The reason I sometimes cross-dress, as you should know, is because of my profession..."
Hearing Palu's words, Chen Qi had a moment of realization, and he finally recalled the other's profession.
It was indeed the Fourth Rank Legendary Dice Phase profession, the Transformer!
Dice Phase represents luck, chaos, and randomness.
Many Dice Phase professions have a degree of randomness, and the Transformer is no exception.
His professional task involves drawing a role to play from a random pool.
For instance, if he draws a bard, then he needs to act as a bard, if he draws a dancer, he must act as a dancer, if he draws a maid, then he must act as a maid.
After completing a role, he would acquire special temporary abilities and store them.
And Palu's random pool contained roles like bards, painters, Pharmacist apprentices, carpenters, sailors, maids, etc.
All proper working roles.
One of the performance metrics for these professional tasks is the money earned while in character.
Thus, Palu is often seen working when he appears in the public eye.
Either in the middle of a job or on his way to one.
So, even as a Fourth Rank Legend, he also held the title of the Emperor of Part-time Jobs!
Palu calmly took a sip of his drink and said to Nancy again:
"I'll say it again, the reason I'm dressed this way now is because of my profession, not my hobby. Do not confuse my profession with your hobbies, you idiot who wants to mess with tentacle monsters!"
He did not enjoy role-playing—it was simply part of his job.
Palu continued to twist the knife:
"Neither the Witch nor that tentacle monster is something you can handle, Nancy!"
"Put away those weird thoughts. If you really face that tentacle monster, you won't find any pleasure, only an ugly death!"
Palu, with his many years of experience across the seas, deeply knew that most creatures with tentacles were dangerous beings forbidden by the sea!
" … "
Why do they all call me tentacle monster? My clothes don't even have that many tentacles! Chen Qi wordlessly passed a skewer to them both.
Nancy, with her odd interests, was also one of the three heroes of the Imperial Capital, a Third-order Transcendent from Shell Country Royal University.
The strength of Imperial Capital's heroes far surpassed that of ordinary Transcendents.
If she really caught him, with his current strength, he would only be able to be smushed against the ground by her.
The type that cannot resist...
The risks of being famous... Chen Qi shook his head.
He had never imagined that in this event, his popularity would even exceed that of the Flower Witch!
After being left speechless by the rebuke, Nancy fell silent for a long time before she slowly said:
"I understand now. I won't go after that dangerous tentacle monster anymore."
Finally got it...Palu nodded in relief.
Then, Nancy curiously leaned closer to his ear, and with a pleading voice said:
"By the way, Palu, do you have sea demons in that role pool of yours, or if not, any fluffy dog-people or cat-people?"
The sea breeze lightly brushed by, causing Palu's brain to momentarily stop.
" … "
No hope for this one... Palu silently downed a cup of wheat beer, then his gaze once again briefly swept the small cabin boat.
Just a glance, and he felt a strong Floral Appearance Transcendent aura!
Then, Palu's pupils abruptly narrowed, his gaze pitying as he looked over Chen Qi's body.
He's been discovered after all... Chen Qi helplessly shook his head.