When disaster struck, I became a big shot surviving in the ocean.
Chapter 71: A Lively Banquet

Chapter 71: Chapter 71: A Lively Banquet

Chen Qing wore a blank expression, as Shang Jia’s body reeked of a strong alcoholic scent, she must have drunk quite a bit.

A drunkard... She had just bathed, and now her body was once again covered in the smell of alcohol.

"Sorry, sorry, Shang Jia sometimes acts a bit like a child."

The short-haired girl Xue Po and Youan, whom she had seen during the day, quickly arrived, one pulling Shang Jia away, the other repeatedly apologizing to Chen Qing.

"It’s fine, stay and eat with us."

Chen Qing shook her head, she didn’t have any objections to the Demon Dragon Pirates.

This pirate group was far more moral than all the other pirate groups she had seen put together.

Daliya had already left, and with no conflicts of interest, there was no harm in being friends.

Those Bounty Hunters known as Huo Hou groups could get along with a few pirates like Shang Jia.

"In that case, may we buy some?"

Smelling the intense, overpowering fragrance coming from not far away, Xue Po thought for a moment and took out a handful of goldfish from her purse.

It was rare for Shang Jia to be this happy, this was the first time she had been in such high spirits since Master Moana died.

The others on board were also drinking, so they might as well buy it all.

Xue Po and Youan, one in charge of the Demon Dragon Pirates’ purse and the other in charge of their kitchen, were among the most important people on the ship.

They could make decisions on Shang Jia’s behalf.

Xue Po recognized the Giant Armored Crab that Chen Qing had caught, its taste was decent among sea beasts.

"No problem, since today is a small banquet, why not invite the people from your ship to join us?"

Chen Qing pulled over a chair to sit down, raising a faint smile.

Occasional bustle like this wasn’t so bad.

"Alright, then we won’t be polite."

Xue Po could tell whether Chen Qing was sincere or pretentious, and since the host had said so, why should they refuse when pirates are thick-skinned anyway?

But inside, Xue Po was already silently calculating how to repay Chen Qing’s favor.

As the strongest pirate group in the Deep Blue Sea, without equal, adding Shang Jia’s tempestuous nature, their enemies were numerous.

Pirates wanted to kill them, Hunters wanted to catch them, and other forces wanted to divide them up.

The Demon Dragon Pirates were indeed under significant pressure; they weren’t scared, but the civilians under their protection in those territories were...

Pirates have never been the moral sort.

In the past, the Demon Dragon Pirates’ actions were ruthless, merciless in their killing, stopping at nothing, and daring to provoke the unwritten rules of the Deep Blue Sea.

But ever since their main base was attacked once by those pirates, they completely changed certain ways of doing things.

Even though they took revenge on those pirates later, with extremely brutal consequences, the dead couldn’t come back.

Now, Xue Po and Youan had become much more restrained in their actions outside; they were strong, but they had vulnerabilities.

Some rules exist for a reason; they still didn’t have the power to oppose the entire Deep Blue Sea.

Moreover, the Deep Blue Sea was backed by the Scarlet Sea Domain.

Watching the noisy crowd in front of her, Xue Po couldn’t help feeling nostalgic. They never used to be like this.

Shang Jia couldn’t be bothered with them.

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Chen Qing looked at Xue Po inquisitively. Could eating barbecue be that contemplative?

The people of the Demon Dragon Pirates were all rather odd.

"Lads, come have a drink and eat meat!!"

Shang Jia shouted with enthusiasm, her sharp Shark Teeth easily crunching the iron skewer of crab meat, while Zhao Fuli discreetly moved away from her.

"What—"

"Where’s the booze?"

"Is there meat!!"

It was like a zombie siege all of a sudden, with heads glowing green eyes popping up from the railing of the big ship nearby, all staring down at the delicacy below.

They let out a howl like wolves and immediately leaped down from the ship, landing on the deck!

"Today’s banquet! It’s on Chen Qing’s tab!"

Shang Jia pointed with the sign in his hand toward Chen Qing, who was discussing matters with Xue Po.

"???"

For some reason, Chen Qing immediately had a bad premonition.

"Thank you, Chen Qing!!!"

The chorus of thanks from the long-legged crowd, like a mountain collapsing and an ocean surging, attracted the attention of everyone still awake at the port, anxiously focusing on Chen Qing’s ship.

Although they weren’t looking at Chen Qing, he still felt rather embarrassed.

If he had known...

"Who the hell is sick at this time of the night!!"

The pirate from the pirate ship next to the next one was woken up by the noise and couldn’t help but curse.

Shang Jia’s smile remained unchanged, and he lazily glanced at the Demon Dragon members next to him before disappearing into the night.

Soon, Chen Qing detected a faint scent of blood mingled with the aroma of barbecue.

Shang Jia lifted a barrel of wine toward Chen Qing, raising an eyebrow as if to take credit with him.

"..."

Chen Qing didn’t look at her and turned his face to continue discussing the realm with Xue Po.

"Where were we?"

"The requirements for the realm to open."

Xue Po was a key member of the Demon Dragon Pirate Group; naturally, she knew a lot that others did not.

"Although rumors outside say that the realm only opens when a powerful being appears, this is probably false."

Xue Po’s voice was low as she took a big sip of wine, her cheeks flushing slightly.

Basically, all pirates are heavy drinkers, and even if they’re not, they know how to drink.

"We still haven’t figured out the specifics."

"But recently, a new rumor has cropped up among the pirates."

"It says that by sacrificing to the strongest, the realm will open."

A fierce look flashed in Xue Po’s eyes, the rumor was clearly targeting Shang Jia!

The Demon Dragon Pirate Group wasn’t as reckless as before, but if those people thought they had truly "turned over a new leaf," they were gravely mistaken.

Did they really think the pirates wouldn’t retaliate just because they hadn’t taken much action against other pirates these years and that any small sardine could provoke them?

Xue Po sneered repeatedly, while Chen Qing focused on the grilled crab meat that Zhao Fuli had brought over.

Zhao Fuli’s cooking skills were really good, and Chen Qing thought she could eat one all by herself.

People’s joys and sorrows do not intermerge; Xue Po was full of grief and anger over the conspiracies against the Demon Dragon Pirate Group from outsiders.

Meanwhile, Chen Qing was thoroughly enjoying her meal, and Captain Shang Jia of the Demon Dragon Pirate Group was even happier.

Until a survivor said she wanted to apply to be a musician for the Demon Dragon Pirate Group, and Shang Jia was genuinely interested.

Until the survivor took out a suona.

Until she played the tune "Hundreds of Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix."

Zhao Fuli immediately sprayed water onto Huo Hou’s face, causing quite a lively scene.

"By the way, Chen Qing, are you planning to participate in the Gemstone Hurricane this time?"

The sound of the suona had jolted Xue Po wide awake.

"Hmm."

Chen Qing nodded.

"You’re a mechanic, right? Then I suggest you go to Jade Island when the time comes, don’t stay on Sapphire Island."