When disaster struck, I became a big shot surviving in the ocean.
Chapter 27: Black Market Gathering

Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Black Market Gathering

The black market is the largest market on Sapphire Island, teeming with chaos and danger, where entering doesn’t guarantee an exit, and ordinary people dare not venture in lightly.

However, the stolen goods there are also the island’s finest.

Although there are many stolen goods circulating outside, their quality is questionable and requires a good sifting through.

Chen Qing now has no time to sift; the top priority is to deliver Daliya into Lei Guang’s hands.

Lei Guang’s residence is under strict surveillance, with an impenetrable perimeter set up around it.

Unless Chen Qing has the ability to take on thousands single-handedly, it would be impossible to fend off the Great Pirates’ attacks and break through with Daliya.

Clearly, Chen Qing doesn’t have that kind of strength.

So she had to find another way.

Either from above or from below.

Chen Qing had already had an idea, not entirely sure-fire, but worth a shot.

She needed a lot of tools and materials; Chen Qing couldn’t keep using those scraps and garbage forever.

After all, she was up against renowned pirates and Bounty Groups.

The merchandise at the black market is generally cheaper than on the regular market, which suited Chen Qing.

Chen Qing took Daliya with her to a dessert shop, which, according to street rumors, was Lei Guang’s favorite place to frequent.

However, recently, because he was being watched by a group of pirates every day, Lei Guang didn’t want to cause trouble and had started ordering delivery instead.

"Wait here for me."

Chen Qing instructed Daliya to stay inside the dessert shop and ordered a table full of sweets for her.

The shop was close to the black market; Chen Qing alone felt confident about getting out, but with Daliya, it wasn’t certain.

"!"

Daliya was startled, was she really just going to be left here?

She had no complaints towards Sister Chen Qing, but still, she was so valuable, and they were just leaving her here?!

"Don’t be afraid."

Chen Qing patted Daliya’s head and didn’t leave right away but looked towards the door instead.

Soon, several people appeared at the entrance of the dessert shop.

"Over here."

Chen Qing nodded slightly to those people and a faint smile appeared on her face.

"Yo! Big boss Chen Qing."

The tallest girl among them lifted her hand and waved, greeting Chen Qing with a grin.

"This is my little sister, Chen He, He he, say hello to your brothers and sisters."

Chen Qing patted Daliya on the shoulder and gestured to her.

"Hello sisters, hello brothers."

Although Daliya didn’t know what was going on, she would never let Chen Qing down, knowing she always had her best interests at heart.

"Really well-behaved, look at this little face, just a bit thin."

The first girl to greet Chen Qing, who was Qiao Zhiyu, gently pinched Daliya’s cheek while smiling.

The group of people who suddenly appeared at the door of the dessert shop were Qiao Zhiyu, Gao Yue, He Congrong, and two other Transcendents brought by Gao Yue, all of whom had crossed paths with Chen Qing before.

Three women and two men in total, all survivors within Chen Qing’s private channel and all reasonably strong.

When the kidnapping of the national flower occurred, Gao Yue had proposed that they could all meet up.

However, since Chen Qing was heading to Sapphire Island, after learning about the situation on Sapphire Island, they decided to meet up there.

They were all skilled, and meeting up to share experiences and do some shopping or selling was beneficial for everyone.

Some others were still on their way, Qiao Zhiyu and Gao Yue were closer and arrived at about the same time as Chen Qing.

"She’s not in good health."

Chen Qing said helplessly; it really seemed like that was the case.

"No problem, things are different now, she’ll definitely get better."

Qiao Zhiyu pulled out a candy from her pocket and handed it to Daliya, offering comfort.

Other customers inside the sweet shop glanced briefly at Qiao Zhiyu and her companions as they appeared, before shifting their gazes away.

Another group of newcomers.

They seem to be strong, no need to provoke them.

"Hmm."

"Alright, now that everyone’s here, shall we go in and take a look?"

Gao Yue crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow.

The situation at Sapphire Island’s black market was unclear, and sticking together for warmth was the most suitable option at this stage.

"Yes, I’ll have to trouble you with my sister for a while. Thank you,"

Chen Qing looked toward the gentle long-haired girl brought by Gao Yue and nodded her thanks.

"No problem, He he is so well-behaved, I really like her,"

Long-haired Zuo Yun smiled softly, speaking in a gentle tone.

Her voice was as tender as her appearance, and she seemed to have a very good temper.

The proprietress behind the bar watched Zuo Yun and nodded to herself; such a girl was just right for their shop.

Their staff had terrible tempers, having already killed seven or eight troublesome pirates this month.

They were too heavy-handed, just short of throwing them into the sea to feed the sharks.

"He he, you must listen to Sister Yun, got it?"

Chen Qing looked down at Daliya, admonishing her.

"...Okay, sister, don’t worry about me."

Daliya obediently took Zuo Yun’s hand and lifted a smiling face to Chen Qing.

"Let’s go, let’s go,"

He Congrong urged, unable to wait to see what this black market was like!!

Daliya glared discreetly at He Congrong; she remembered him now!

Under He Congrong’s urging, the group quickly left the sweet shop and headed for the black market.

Sapphire Island’s black market wasn’t a dark plaza, but a dilapidated shantytown, with large numbers of unnamed grey seabirds gathering, screeching with harsh, unpleasant cries.

The densely packed wooden buildings seemed like they could collapse at any moment.

Only a few oil lamps lit up the insides of the houses, dark and damp, exuding unpleasant smells.

Each house was a trading post, and both parties of the black market would enter a room if they intended to make a deal.

Of course, there were also deals made outside.

But inside the houses was more suited for treacherous dealings, true for both buyers and sellers.

That’s why so many people entered Sapphire Island’s black market and never came out again.

As soon as Chen Qing and her group stepped onto the black market territory, they immediately received many unfriendly looks, all heads turning to watch them in unison.

The coordination was striking, as if assessing whether they were good trade prospects.

And for Chen Qing and her company, the moment they stepped into the black market, a chill instantly crawled up their spines.

The black market was very quiet, only the sounds of heartbeats and breathing could be heard—there were many strong characters here!

Professionals, Transcendents, not existences they could easily deal with.

"Let’s stick together,"

Gao Yue looked around warily. Originally planning to split up, it now seemed safest for everyone to stay together.

They were still too weak.

Chen Qing and the others didn’t object, as they weren’t there to buy anything shady; it didn’t matter.

"Ara ara, how come the black market of Sapphire Island is still looking so dead after all this time?"

In the midst of silence, a lazy and discontented voice suddenly broke the suffocating quiet.