I’m No Longer Human After Being Blacklisted – CH11

Chapter 11 – Demon Sea’s Sea Creatures are Cunning and Ferocious

[Monster Hunting Mission: Silver Craps x 30]

[Introduction: Silver crap below 1 meter is not a good silver craps]

[Mission time limit: 30 days]

[Mission Reward: 30 Magic Points]

[Failure penalty: Deduct 30 magic points and close the gate for 300 days]

Lin Jiu: “…”

Lin Jiu: “I hunted so many silver fish, but I can’t eat them all, and I have nowhere to put them. I can’t waste food, so what should I do with the fish?”

[Expanding the fish pond to 2 cubic meters will consume 10 magic points. Do you want to expand it? ]

Lin Jiu: “…”

It turns out that magic points are not just used to open the gate?

Lin Jiu calculated his magic value and found that he still had 14.5 points, which was enough.

“Expand the fish pond.”

[The fish pond was expanded successfully, and 10 magic points were deducted. ]

Lin Jiu took a look at the enlarged fish pond. It was indeed much more spacious. The silver carps that was not consumed were swimming around in it.

Lin Jiu lay down for a while, waiting for his strength to recover, before going back into the sea with the Neptune harpoon.

The school of silver carps that had previously surrounded the reef had already left. If Lin Jiu wanted to catch the silver carps, he had to go look for them.

He circled the reef twice but didn’t find the big black star clam he was looking for.

The system did not assess the danger index for black star clams, but that does not mean that black star clams are truly safe. A larger black star clam can swallow a person in one gulp with its mouth open. Black star clams also move very fast in the sea, with their mouths opening and closing like a cannonball, and the impact force can smash hard reefs. With Lin Jiu’s strength, he dare not catch a black star clam that is too big, but he can try with a black star clam that is about one meter in size.

Lin Jiu held a harpoon and wandered around the seabed, looking for black star clams and silver carps.

The Demon Sea is huge and dangerous. On the first day in the Demon Sea, Lin Jiu did not find the school of silver fish, nor did he find the black star shells that he liked.

When night fell, Lin Jiu found a reef in the nearby sea area, climbed up to the reef and spent the night there. He continued searching the next day and found a black star clam of suitable size with its mouth wide open, hunting.

Lin Jiu slowly approached with a harpoon in hand, stretched out the harpoon and wanted to probe into the clam’s mouth. The Black Star Clam seemed to have discovered the danger. Suddenly, the clam’s mouth closed and the strong current pushed the harpoon away. The black star clam have already escape, and Lin Jiu hurried to chase it.

The black star clam, which was about one meter long, opened and closed its mouth, pushing the water flow and escaping very quickly. Lin Jiu swung his fish tail quickly and chased after it. The man and the clam staged a chase in the Demon Sea.

After escaping for an unknown amount of time, the Black Star Clam opened and closed, and hit a reef behind it. The reef was broken, and the Black Star Clam’s way was blocked. Lin Jiu pounced on it and pressed on the black star shell. The harpoon in his hand had already pierced into the clam’s flesh. The clam’s mouth held the harpoon tightly and refused to let go. Lin Jiu held the black star clam, swung his tail to float up, climbed up a reef, and dragged the black star clam up.

Lin Jiu used a Neptune harpoon to forcefully pry open the mouth of the clam, revealing the plump clam meat inside. Lin Jiu reached in and pressed it. He was lucky, as the first large black star clam he caught had pearls inside.

Lin Jiu did not kill the black star clam, but put it into the fish pond.

The clam meat was too big for him to eat all at once, and he had no place to put the pearls. He heard that pearls were easily worn out, and the better the pearls were, the more carefully they had to be cared for, otherwise they would turn yellow… Of course, the black star pearls were black enough and would not turn yellow, but he was afraid of wear and tear, so he might as well keep the black star shellfish first.

The black star clams have been caught, and all that remains is to complete the mission and catch some small-sized magic seafood to take back.

It is not easy to find a school of silver carp. Lin Jiu used to rely on luck. If he found one, he would eat it. If not, he would eat other seafood.

He wandered around the Demon Sea for several days but didn’t see any trace of the silver fish. Later, he encountered a super big fish, which chased him for several days. He only managed to escape the fate of being eaten by climbing onto a huge reef.

Lin Jiu hid on the reef for two days, and only went back into the sea after making sure that the big fish had really left.

He had not swam far when he suddenly found a group of silver carps swarming towards him. Before Lin Jiu could be happy, he saw a huge black shadow chasing after the school of silver carps.

Lin Jiu: “…”

Without thinking, he turned around and ran away.

He fled in front, followed by a school of silver fish, and a huge black shadow chasing closely.

Lin Jiu changed directions several times but failed to shake off the school of silver fish, nor could he shake off the black shadow.

Lin Jiu began to doubt whether these silver fish recognized him. It was the retribution for hunting the silver fish. The silver fish were remember him. Were they going to perish along with him?

Lin Jiu was so tired that he almost died. Suddenly he remembered the huge reef. He circled in the sea and swam back. Sure enough, the school of silver carps followed him in circles, and the black shadow continued to chase behind him.

Lin Jiu cursed inwardly, quickened his pace, and then successfully got lost.

He had a poor sense of directions in the water and had no idea where the big reef was, but he found a new one.

When he climbed up the reef breathlessly, he gave the school of silver carps the middle finger.

“Come up if you dare!”

A school of silver carps leaped out of the water with a splash. Lin Jiu was startled and thought they could really get ashore, but they ended up falling back into the water.

A black shadow floated to the surface of the water, opened its huge mouth, and swallowed an unknown number of silver carps in one gulp. The huge fish tail emerged from the water and was pushed back into the sea, leaving behind a huge wave before disappearing.

After a long time, Lin Jiu cautiously went into the sea and observed around. The huge black shadow really left. Just as he relaxed, he felt the water current fluctuate and all the fish attacked!

Lin Jiu swung his tail and dodged easily. It turned out to be silver carps!

All the silver carps hiding in the caves on the reef jumped out and attacked Lin Jiu.

Lin Jiu: “…”

Lin Jiu was almost angry to death. The silver fish only bullies the weak and fears the strong!

The silver-threaded fish are notorious for their ferocity; if you don’t provoke them, they’ll still chase and bite you. What’s more, provoking them is even worse.

Lin Jiu, exhausted, climbed onto a reef to rest. The enraged silver-threaded fish wouldn’t leave; they circled the reef, attempting to attack him. Once Lin Jiu was well-rested and had slept enough, he would dive back into the sea to continue battling them.

[Task completed, gain 30 magic points. ]

[Congratulations host, you have triggered the treasure chest reward and received a wooden treasure chest.]

Lin Jiu clicked on the wooden treasure chest.

[Congratulations to the host, you have obtained a fishing net bag.]

Lin Jiu needed a fishing net bag. Without it, catching a fish would require climbing back up to the reef and placing it in the fish tank, which was very cumbersome. He tied the fishing net bag around his waist and began his free hunting.

In the Demon Sea, large seafood creatures are everywhere, but Lin Jiu was used to them and not particularly interested. He preferred smaller, more manageable seafood, such as: horned shrimp, rainbow conchs, and demon claw crabs.

Horned shrimp are only as long as a palm, with a pair of large horns and a brownish body. They may not be very attractive, but their meat is smooth and sweet.

Rainbow conchs are very beautiful, with shells displaying a spectrum of colors. Common small rainbow conchs are only the size of an egg. Their shells resemble round-bottomed wine glasses, smooth and rounded with shallow spiral lines. The opening is smooth like porcelain, making them suitable as both decorative items and containers.

The rainbow conch has a crisp texture and a delicious aftertaste.

Small demon claw crabs have bodies only the size of a bowl, but their legs are thick and long, making them run like they’re on stilts. There’s no doubt that the crab leg meat is extremely tasty.

These are all types of seafood Lin Jiu has eaten before. He didn’t know their names back then, but now with the Demon Hunting System, he can clearly know all the information about seafood.

Carrying the fishing net bag, Lin Jiu scoured the sea floor, picking up conchs, catching shrimp, and grabbing crabs. He wanted to collect as much as possible on this trip.

Lin Jiu spotted a nest of egg-sized rainbow conchs beside a strange rock. As he swam over to collect them, he had just picked up one when the “strange rock” suddenly bit at him. Fortunately, Lin Jiu reacted quickly, pulling back in time and forcefully flicking his tail to retreat.

The object Lin Jiu had mistaken for a strange rock surged out from the seabed dust. The strange fish was nearly two meters long, with a dry, elongated body, darting through the sea like a spear, with a mouth full of sharp teeth that nearly bit Lin Jiu several times.

Lin Jiu quickly surfaced, but the strange fish followed him closely, moving extremely fast. Unable to escape, Lin Jiu could only fight back with his spear. The spear missed a few times due to the fish’s high speed as it darted around Lin Jiu, seeking an opportunity to attack.

Lin Jiu fought while retreating, needing to find cover or else he would be attacked from all sides.

The strange fish seemed to have figured out Lin Jiu’s intentions and attacked from behind again. Lin Jiu stabbed the spear fiercely backwards; it seemed to pierce through a pile of rotten wood, getting stuck behind the fish’s gills. The strange fish swung its tail violently, dragging Lin Jiu out.

Lin Jiu tightly gripped the spear as he was dragged chaotically through the sea by the strange fish. He clung to the spear stubbornly, and the struggle continued between him and the fish. The strange fish swam desperately, and Lin Jiu clung desperately.

Lin Jiu was dragged through the Demon Sea for days, until he was utterly exhausted. Finally, the strange fish was dragged onto a reef. Lin Jiu, equally exhausted, used the rope on the fishing net bag to tie his hand and the spear together, ensuring he wouldn’t lose the spear until the strange fish was completely worn out.

[Demon Name: Stone Skull Fish]

[Habits: Expert predator hidden on the sea floor.]

[Characteristics: The fish meat is dry and hard, while the fish roe is nutritious and delicious.]

[Danger Level: 2 Star]

[Benefits: 1. Rich in nutritional components; 2. Nourishes the skin, prevents aging, and addresses all skin problems.]

The preparation method for the Stone Skull Fish appeared in Lin Jiu’s mind. He hadn’t even caught his breath before immediately getting up. Finding that his mermaid form was inconvenient for handling, he hurriedly transformed back into human form, enduring the pain and discomfort.

His speed had to be fast. The Stone Skull Fish itself wasn’t edible, but its fish roe was the most delicious and nutritious part. It was a prime ingredient for making caviar in the Demon Sea realm. The roe needed to be extracted while the fish was still alive to ensure it was the freshest. Additionally, the caviar had to be processed in the shortest time possible to maintain its freshness; otherwise, it would lose its quality. As a demon-hunting chef, not only would he not be permitted to fail, but even the Gourmet System wouldn’t allow it.

Just after transforming back into human form, Lin Jiu barely had time to alleviate the pain before accessing the Smart Kitchen. He dragged the Stone Skull Fish to the ingredient processing area. At the last moment before slicing, he suddenly realized he didn’t have any Demon Sea salt!

[1 point of Demon Value can be used to purchase a set of Demon Sea seasonings. Do you want to buy?]

“Buy!” Lin Jiu responded without hesitation.

Lin Jiu secured the exhausted Stone Skull Fish on the processing table and extracted the fish roe.

He then searched through the data for the equipment needed to make caviar. Water flowed from one side, passing through a sieve where the fish roe was placed. As the water flow slowed, Lin Jiu quickly rubbed and rinsed the roe, with the dirty water being swiftly carried away by the fresh, flowing water.