White Tower Federation, free card-making, free... Chen Qi looked towards the other party.
Usually, making a Third Rank Occupation Card would cost a hundred thousand Shell Coins, and if the creator was highly skilled, the price could rise between three hundred thousand and five hundred thousand Shell Coins.
Of course, in Shell Country, highly skilled Cardmakers were rare, belonging to the typical rich, yet hard to find category.
Free card-making was considered a decent small gain.
"Free" often implied danger... Chen Qi carefully scrutinized the other party.
Apart from studying abroad An, this was his first time conversing with someone from the White Tower Federation in this world.
Aside from the Hunter's uniform, the other person had two silver droplets hanging from their ears.
Mercury drops, encountered a bigwig again... Chen Qi silently lamented.
Shell Country's famous Cardmaker Melanie, codename, Mercury Hunter.
From the attire and presence, the Transcendent in front of him was just an ordinary Second-order Transcendent.
But in reality, White Tower Hunters excelled in hiding their own Spiritual Power fields; the true strength of these six people was most likely Third Rank.
Mercury Hunter Melanie, fond of reading, newspapers, card-making, pranking others, plus hunting spies, seeking Witches, and a range of valuable goods.
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Melanie gently swirled the wine glass in her hand, raising her eyebrows:
"Little brother, you seem to need a learned and powerful Cardmaker; if you really manage to obtain the information on Shadow Tide, I am willing to make cards for you for free."
Chen Qi pondered for a moment.
The card-making level in the White Tower Federation was very high.
Cardmakers, in other countries, were just an auxiliary profession, but in the White Tower Federation, they were a terrifying fighting force.
White Tower Federation's Cardmakers possessed stronger power; they could create many powerful and dangerous cards and mastered the techniques of fighting with cards.
Due to the investment in Transcendent resources, eighty percent of White Tower Cardmakers had formidable combat capabilities, hence, they were also known as Cardmasters.
Getting to know a White Tower Cardmaker was quite a good thing...
However, the other party actually thought I could get information... Chen Qi thought:
"I hope you won't regret it."
"Of course, I won't, may you succeed, little brother."
Melanie squinted her eyes, smiling.
Chen Qi shook his head inwardly.
Although getting to know a White Tower Hunter's Cardmaker was not a bad thing, the other party's motives were undoubtedly impure.
As expected, their purpose, like mine, was for the Sea God Pirate Group's Deep Blue Fire and the Witch Relics.
These six people, all competitors.
In subsequent encounters, I must remain vigilant... Chen Qi pocketed the map, following Captain Sea Snake, he left the area.
After leaving, Melanie and others also departed, heading to the Sea God Pirate Group's guest house.
Inside the guest house, a White Tower Hunter curiously asked:
"Captain Melanie, why did you agree to make a card for that Hunter just now? A Second-tier Hunter can't possibly get any information on Shadow Tide."
Melanie hesitated for a moment, then spoke:
"Well, because I took a liking to him."
"Captain???"
Melanie's lips curled up:
"Just kidding, my inspiration tells me that his strength far surpasses that of an ordinary Second-order Transcendent. Additionally, considering his rookie status, doesn't our plan precisely lack a lure, someone who can attract firepower? Given our current situation, nurturing a noticeable decoy is an excellent choice.
Moreover, if he really can get information on Shadow Tide, it would also be beneficial for us! After all, Shadow Tide is a tremendously rich experience.
Therefore, we might as well make contact first, offer him some benefits."
Melanie smiled, confident in using the resources of the White Tower Federation to pull Chen Qi into their adventure team, to become a decoy.
Can that guy really come back alive... The White Tower Hunter thought to himself, but still forced a smile and said:
"Brilliant insight, Captain!"
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The next day, in the middle of the night.
After handing over to Captain Sea Snake, Chen Qi went to the shipyard, spent a hundred thousand Shell Coins for renovations, and another two hundred thousand Shell Coins to equip the small houseboat with a stronger triple-screw propeller.
Although the Ghost Ship was powerful, small boats were safer and more stealthy in many waters.
After upgrading the small houseboat, Chen Qi assigned Water Elves number five and six to deal with the tentacle grass.
The task of maintaining tentacle grass was very simple, mainly involving going to the root of the tentacle grass, clearing these fish spines, and applying a layer of oil to the tentacle grass.
Both deep-sea creatures, tentacle grass wouldn't randomly attack Water Elves; with the Water Elves' craftsmanship, covering two areas was more than sufficient.
In the end, Chen Qi spent another hundred thousand Shell Coins to purchase ten high-strength waterproof spherical lights, then stuffed them into the stomachs of number one and three, briefly evolving them into Light Elves.
He then spent another two hundred thousand Shell Coins to buy one hundred bright bullets from Magic Bullet Company.
Though pricey, it was an essential item against the Shadow... Chen Qi picked up the sniper rifle, loading the bullets.
Must find and kill the Shadow of the Lantern before nightfall... Chen Qi silently said to himself.