[There are three Sea Merchants in total: Captain Hilco, Vivira, and Peach.They will visit players’ Reefs at random. Each Sea Merchant has different tastes. They will bring a variety of goods, and players can trade with them. You might earn a large sum of Sea Coins from them, or buy the items you desire from them.Of course, if they come to dislike you, they may never appear again. In short, whether you can keep them coming back depends on your performance.]The system notice was also synced to players’ mailboxes.Yun Luohe read it carefully.She thought, new NPCs are about to appear.She felt a flutter of excitement. It seemed Sea Coins weren’t just for shopping in the Mall—you could also buy rare items from the Sea Merchants.Players were already discussing in the chat channel when the Sea Merchants would arrive.If she could collect first-hand intel, she could rake it in.No one knew when the Sea Merchants would show up, so everyone had to stay ready.And since there were three Sea Merchants, it meant what they purchased would certainly differ.Yun Luohe thought to herself that she should prepare various materials in advance, then, when the time came, figure out each merchant’s personality and preferences before trading.For now, though—go fish.Yun Luohe opened the Complete Fishing Guide.She quickly found the gold-tier species available in autumn:Bluefin Tuna, Giant Humphead Wrasse, Phantom Octopus.Bluefin TunaHabitat: Deep-sea fissuresConditions: Night 0:00–3:00, requires a gold-tier Alloy Fishing RodTraits: Blue-gold scales on the body; a prompt appears when it shows up.Effect: When processed into canned fish, Satiety Recovery +100%. Can be used to make a gold-tier dish: Golden Charred Tuna.Giant Humphead WrasseHabitat: Coral Island Tridacna Reef; Seafloor Palace RuinsConditions: Low tide; must use Mother-of-Pearl as an attractant.Traits: A crown-like forehead; can emit sonic waves—soundproof earplugs are mandatory, or San −50.Effect: Fish bones can be used to craft a gold-tier armor piece: Wrasse Heart-Guard; meat ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) can be used to make a gold-tier dish: Coral-Jade Fish Chowder.Shadow OctopusHabitat: Seafloor Ruins LabyrinthConditions: UnknownTraits: Tentacles regenerate without limit; extremely aggressive.Effect: Ink can create a 10 m radius confusion zone and reduce San. Can be used to make a gold-tier dish: Grilling Feast.All three were very difficult to obtain.But the one she had the best chance to catch right now was the Bluefin Tuna.Last time, Yun Luohe had already located a deep-sea fissure; now she just needed to secure an Alloy Fishing Rod.She searched the Trade Hub while also messaging friends to ask for leads on the rod.At that moment, the fishing net chimed—she had scooped up some shells.She quickly hauled the net in.There was still time before midnight; she could open the shells first, then run the trash through the recycling and head out to fish.Luck was middling today. The three shells yielded Gray Pearls.But Gray Pearls could still bring surprises. @Endless Good Reads, all at Jinjiang Literature CityFor example, certain discarded junk or tattered blueprints could be transmuted in the trash can into something useful—just what she needed.Today she got a damaged screwdriver and a rusty horn; combined with a cut wire, tossed intothe trash can for synthesis, and out came an Automatic Feeder.It could feed pets on a timer.But it was better suited to pet cats and dogs.That didn’t fit her setup. She kept chickens, cattle, and sheep—too many. Such a small feeder couldn’t meet demand, so for her it was pretty much chicken ribs.Still, she could throw it into the Shipping Crate to sell. No idea how many Sea Coins such a specialty device would fetch.Two more torn blueprints combined into a Radiation-Proof Hat Blueprint.—After sorting supplies, Yun Luohe also got info on the Alloy Fishing Rod.A player wanted to exchange the Alloy Fishing Rod for several portions of gold-tier anti-radiation dishes.Since they were gold-tier, Sandworm Skewers wouldn’t count.Yun Luohe thought it over. She didn’t have many gold-tier anti-radiation dishes left, but to catch the Bluefin Tuna, she DM’d the other party at once.After haggling, the other party agreed to trade for 6 portions of gold-tier dishes.After all, Yun Luohe’s food wasn’t like anyone else’s.It not only resisted radiation; it also added other bonuses.By now, night had fully blanketed the sea. It was pitch-black all around, and the radiation fog outside at night wasn’t as active.But the fog over the sea skittered everywhere, tracking the schools below. If not for the giant purifier on the seafloor, every fish out here might already be dead.Yun Luohe used up the remaining ingredients and cooked several portions of anti-radiation dishes.She kept half for herself,then needed to take a skiff to the vicinity of the deep-sea fissure and fish before 00:00.It was anything but smooth. Radiation fog banked over the sea, and in the dead of night it was so black she could barely orient.She had to go by feel.Out on the sea there were no landmarks. A few times she thought she was close, dove to check, and—nope.She even ran into swarms of mutant fish. Obviously warped by radiation, their bodies had taken on bizarre hues, and their eyes glowed with a bloodthirsty red.Sensing her approach, they rushed in and launched at her.But with the Thunder Vortex Trident in hand, swatting them aside was almost casual. @Endless Good Reads, all at Jinjiang Literature City“Finally found it.”Yun Luohe’s eyes lit.That grim silhouette was unmistakable. The water around the fissure shimmered with an uncanny deep blue, undercurrents pulsing. The seafloor purifier sat below.Once inside this zone, the mutant fish were gone.Time was tight, though—only an hour remained until 03:00.Yun Luohe drew a deep breath and climbed back onto the boat.She baited the hook and cast.She fixed her gaze on the surface, missing nothing.But as time ticked by, the water stayed flat.Anxious, she kept adjusting bait position and depth.With fifteen minutes left to three, ripples skittered across the surface, and a blue-gold shape flashed beneath.Yun Luohe snapped to attention.Here it comes.Holding her breath, she gripped the rod, waiting for the perfect strike.By flashlight beam, she could see the Bluefin circling the bait, testing.At first it didn’t bite—just prowled, impossible to read.Then, in a blink, it lunged and clamped down.Yun Luohe was lightning-quick, yanking the rod.But the Bluefin’s power was monstrous. Feeling the check, it thrashed and towed the line in a fast run.Yun Luohe leaned back hard, fighting to bring it up.One woman, one fish, locked in a submerged standoff.Her arms went numb; stamina bled away. The Bluefin kept lashing its tail, surging ahead, trying to tear free.It ran too far. Afraid it would get away, Yun Luohe hauled harder—overdid it—and the fish slipped the hook.It snapped its head; the hook popped free of its jaw.Like an arrow loosed, the Bluefin vanished into the fissure’s dark.Yun Luohe stared at the empty sea and sighed.It was past 03:00. The Bluefin’s window had closed. She knew there’d be no second chance tonight.She’d be going home empty-handed.Fine. Next time, prep even better.Two earlier successes had made her think gold-tier fish weren’t so hard.Turn in early; tomorrow will be busy.—At dawn, low clouds pressed down, the sea wind carrying a wet tang as it swept over the reef.Yun Luohe was in the workshops collecting yesterday’s finished goods.Dozens of jin of tofu were ready; the Herbal Workshop had brewed a lot of stamina tonics; the other workshops had solid yields too.She’d just finished and was about to head out to land on the island when a lilting chime drifted in, near to far.She looked up. A strangely built boat was gliding toward the Reef.A beautiful food truck sat on deck, painted all over with white motifs; its wheels were made from giant shells. As the boat drew near, a rich aroma wafted over.The radiation fog wouldn’t approach the vessel—instead it sheered away from it.Yun Luohe stared at the sail’s lettering—Peach’s Food Truck.“Fresh out of the pan—don’t miss it as you pass!”A clear voice called from the boat.Interest stirred, and Yun Luohe jogged over.A hatch eased open, revealing a woman with a ponytail, a warm, intelligent look, and a polished style.She wore an apron printed with seafood patterns and held a plate piled with glossy, fragrant seafood fried rice.“Hello there, guest on the Reef. I’m Peach. Want to try my cooking?”But Yun Luohe’s eyes were drawn to the food truck.“What’s on offer?”Peach set the seafood fried rice lightly on the table.“This is today’s limited—freshly made! Golden rice stir-fried with deep-sea lobster roe and mutant seaweed. Eat it to boost fishing success by 10% for two hours~”She blinked, voice soft and musical.Yun Luohe: “Sounds good. What else do you have?”“This is today’s menu—care to see?”Yun Luohe nodded, and an exclamation mark popped up on the food truck.She tapped it; a trade interface opened before her.Four options below:I want to sell something.I want to buy something.I want to chat with you.I’m good.Yun Luohe thought, better chat first.Then tailor the sale to her tastes—maybe get a premium price.She chose I want to chat with you, and the interface shifted into a chat window.Peach unfastened her apron, brought the boat snug to the Reef, stepped ashore, and came right up to her.Smiling with crescent eyes: “You want to chat? How interesting. Tell me—what do you want to talk about?”Yun Luohe: “I’m a fan of cooking too. I happen to have some special ingredients, but I’m not sure how to handle them. I was hoping to ask your advice.”At that, Peach’s expression changed—she was intrigued at once.“Oh? What special ingredients? Show me.”So there was something to this—maybe she could learn a gold-tier recipe from Peach.She thought a moment, then took a portion of Golden Starlight Kelp from her pack.“This.”“This is—”Peach’s eyes lit.“So that’s what it is. This is the good stuff.”“Do you know how to turn it into food that’s both delicious and effective?”“Of course. It’s Starlight Kelp. You can make Pork-Rib Kelp Bisque—nutrient-dense and superb in effect. And yours is gold quality. If you control the heat and season it just right, you might even trigger a special buff!”Joy bloomed in Yun Luohe’s chest. She’d asked the right person.“I see. What ingredients would I need? My cooking level is 6—no idea if I can bring out its full potential.”“Level 6… that’s not bad.” Peach’s eyes held a shade of appreciation.“If you can bring the materials, I don’t mind helping.”With that, Peach lifted her hand and produced a recipe.

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