This banquet was not formal, but rather an impromptu trading event, with no elaborate explanations or auction procedures.
Just like a simple market, amidst the dancing, food, and piano music, those who wanted to trade took out Transcendent items, and if someone fancied them, they would exchange items or money.
As for the security measures for the trading event, a special Eye of Long Voyage was set on the ceiling to record the happenings of the banquet.
In the event of any special situation, the White Dove touring boat would trigger an alarm system to ensure the safety of the trading event.
There shouldn't be anything else for me… After handling the matters at the table, Chen Qi left the table and looked around the entire banquet hall.
As the bald Chef had said, most of the people here belonged to the Moonstone City Company, and there weren't many pirates.
Excluding a few pirates, this was just an ordinary trading event.
A good opportunity… Chen Qi tidied his clothes.
In the market, such trades without any intermediary fees were rare.
Maybe, I can also do some business… Chen Qi took out two useless Skill Cards from his backpack card.
'Dragon Charm,' 'Void Skeleton Head.'
These were two very hard-to-deal-with Skill Cards.
Don't know if I can trade these two cards for something useful.
If it were the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, Dragon Charm would definitely be in high demand… Chen Qi weaved through the noisy banquet, trying to find a reliable buyer.
Just then, an old, bitter voice caught his attention.
"I only want Void Skill Cards, only void can trade for void."
Chen Qi turned his head towards the direction of the voice.
On the banquet floor sat an old man who was out of place with the banquet.
He wore a damp white cloak and sat cross-legged on the ground.
His arms were bony, like dried branches, and some seawater continued to seep out from beneath his cloak.
The aura of a Third-tier Void Transcendent, truly rare…
This cloaked outfit, he is likely from the Sea God Pirate Group!
The Sea God Pirate Group and the Black Whale Pirate Group appearing together on the same ship?
Are they planning to carry out revenge actions in the near seas? Chen Qi wondered.
The Navy had just won a victory at Sea Demon Island, and the Black Whale Group was not some meek kitten to take a beating.
They were bound to take significant action for revenge!
Chen Qi remembered that around this time, the Black Whale Group would occupy nearby islands, set up meteorological observation stations, and establish their own territory in the near seas.
But more than these matters, Chen Qi was now more concerned about the Skill Card in the hands of the cloaked old man.
A merchant yelled:
"Hey, old man, I'll give you three hundred thousand Shell Coins for the card in your hand!"
Hearing the three hundred thousand offer, the cloaked old man didn't move a muscle, coldly repeating:
"Only void can trade for my 'Void'."
Chen Qi observed the card in the old man's hand.
The card's face was empty, and on the back was a pitch-black, blood-eyed book!
The Void Book Form… Chen Qi was shocked.
As a strategy guide main, he knew this card.
Void Knowledge, a one-time-use Void Book Form Skill Card, its effect was to clear the negative impacts caused by excessive use of Skill Cards.
The higher the frequency of using Skill Cards, the more it would cause brain confusion, even madness.
For this reason, even resource-rich nobles could not quickly create powerful Transcendents.
In many cases, Transcendents had to rely on their own steady accumulation of learning to master Transcendent skills.
But Void Knowledge could clear the negative states caused by the excessive use of Skill Cards!
Although Void Knowledge still had many limitations, for someone developing as quickly as Chen Qi, it was an invaluable treasure.
However, Void Skill Cards, like Void Transcendents, were extremely rare.
Many people wanted to trade for them with money but were directly rejected.
Luckily, he happened to have a Void Card.
Chen Qi walked over, squatted down, and brought out 'Void Skeleton Head':
"Can I trade this Skill Card?"
The Void Skeleton Head, whose effect was to resist mental attacks at the cost of giving up thinking, was a one-time-use skill, and then after death, it triggered Blind Speech.
For Chen Qi, this Skill Card was useless.
But for a Transcendent stepping into the Void, this seemingly useless card was extremely important for their Transcendent path.
The moment he saw the card, the cloaked old man's body let out gurgling sounds of excitement.
"Ritual, ritual…"
He muttered, took the card:
"Abandon thinking… not bad… I want it…"
The cloaked old man wasted no words, quickly handed 'Void Knowledge' to Chen Qi, completing the trade.
As soon as the trade was completed, Chen Qi instantly felt a lot of people's eyes on him.
The value of Void Knowledge could soar above millions! It was a Skill Card many nobles purchased annually.
Before they could say anything, Chen Qi mercilessly cut his finger with the card:
"Use…"
Before people could react, the Void Knowledge card turned to ashes in Chen Qi's hands and merged into his blood.
[You have used Void Knowledge.]
Sorry! This card is too important to me, not for sale!
In front of everyone, Chen Qi licked his tongue.
Such a good feeling!
It was like a sturdy ear picker carefully cleaning out the grime in his brain.
His whole body and mind felt refreshed!
Awesome!
Most Void Skill Cards were universally regarded as trash cards.
Unexpectedly, he managed to complete a trade with a Void Transcendent.
Watching this scene, everyone shook their heads and gave up the idea of snatching the treasure.
"This trading event still has some quality."
After the trade, Chen Qi headed into the banquet, like a professional treasure hunter, scrutinizing the people around him.
Wonder if I can trade for a high-order Light or Shadow Skill Card!
Chen Qi started selling his Dragon Charm.
Anyone dream of marrying a dragon lady? Or being a dragon's husband or wife? Getting close to a dragon?
Dragon Charm, you deserve it!
Just then, he heard the voice of a Siren:
"My sister is short on money and is selling Shadow Skill Cards. Anyone interested?"
Shadow Skill Card!
Chen Qi's attention was immediately drawn to it.
He saw a tall Siren standing behind a black-haired girl.
The black-haired girl sat in a chair, looking displeased.
Because the Siren behind her bent over, burying the black-haired girl's head into her chest's waves, and softly stroked the girl's chin with her slender index finger.
It was like playing with a teddy bear.
The black-haired girl looked like she had lost the will to live.
Chen Qi could sense that the black-haired girl wanted to kill the Siren behind her and chop her up!
This black-haired girl was also a Third Rank Transcendent, but her Nature Form couldn't be confirmed…
Before Chen Qi could speak, the Siren turned her head.
She also noticed Chen Qi and the Water Elf on his head:
"Little Chef, we meet again. Is there anything you want? Sister will buy it for you as long as you lend me the Water Elf on your head to play with~"
"Vah kwah vah kwah (stupid human!)"
The Water Elf on Chen Qi's head fumed instantly, puffing up in anger, not wanting to be played with by anyone other than its master!
Even if others got its body, they would never get its heart!
The Siren was infuriated by the Water Elf's look of disgust!
She was so sweet, so beautiful!
A little pet dared to reject her!
She had always been loved by little animals since childhood! Cats and dogs all adored her!
I like this kind of rebellious little creature… The Siren said with a hint of force:
"Little Chef, one hundred thousand Shell Coins for your Water Elf to accompany me for a night! If it pleases me, I'll let you keep me company at night, such a rare opportunity~"
With that, the Siren released a trace of her Third-order Transcendent's terrifying aura, along with a scent of perfume!
Threat paired with temptation!
What a distasteful person…
Chen Qi clenched his fist.
Simultaneously, beside him, the Gold-toothed Captain of the White Dove touring boat and the bald Chef frantically blinked at Chen Qi.
The Siren was an important guest of the White Dove touring boat. If they failed to please her, the consequences would be dire!
In their view, letting a Water Elf accompany the Siren for a night in exchange for one hundred thousand Shell Coins was not a loss.
The atmosphere became a bit tense.
No, the Water Elf Number One was my top working pet.
Besides, the Siren was part of the Big Mom Pirate Group. Once the Water Elf was handed over, getting it back would be impossible.
Chen Qi kept his cool, ready to refuse.
Suddenly, a cold voice interrupted the tense atmosphere.
The black-haired girl sorted through the cards in her hand and said coldly:
"Sis, shut your mouth. We're not here to play with men. If you're lonely, go to a host club. Don't act crazy in public."
Someone's standing up for me… Chen Qi was shocked.
Acting crazy? The Siren looked down at the black-haired girl at her chest.
She just wanted to play a bit, but got rebuked for it!
Immediately, the black-haired girl continued harshly:
"And bullying a Little Chef, aren't you ashamed? What's so fun about a Little Chef?"
Then, the black-haired girl, tired of life, finally turned her head to see the Chef.
Her eyes met Chen Qi's.
The moment their gazes met, the black-haired girl slightly opened her small mouth, her facial expression freezing as if she had glimpsed something unspeakable!
"This…"
The black-haired girl suddenly froze entirely, showing a very conflicted expression.
Finally, after three seconds of calm thought, the black-haired girl took a deep breath and said coldly:
"Little Chef, come to my room now."
"???"
Chen Qi furrowed his brows, looking at his white, gold-trimmed Chef uniform.
I am a Chef, not a host, right?
Did she just request me?