Chapter 3, Crab

Although City S cannot be considered an inland city, it is indeed not very close to the sea. Therefore, while seafood is available in restaurants, most of it consists of frozen products and cannot be described as fresh. Lin Tianyu had only eaten crabs a few times when he was very young and does not remember their taste well. However, he used to eat river crabs quite often, but due to the soaring prices in recent years and rumors about hormone-treated river crabs, he has not had fresh river crabs for a long time.

The crabs on the beach are all quite large, with the smallest being the size of a palm, and the largest having a carapace diameter of over 20 centimeters. Including the crab legs, they can reach a length of nearly half a meter. The color of the carapace is red, covered with sharp, spiky protrusions, giving them a somewhat strange and ugly appearance. However, this is certainly not a concern for gourmets. Lin Tianyu took off his shoes and socks, walking barefoot on the sand, leaving a footprint with each step as he approached the crabs. The crabs were oblivious to the impending disaster, scuttling around foolishly without any sign of fear.

After locking the wooden door, Lin Tianyu searched online to find out what type of crab he had caught. He searched through the images of crabs provided by Baidu one by one, referring to the pictures and books, and finally found the answer he was looking for

As for how to acquire Croff's inheritance, Lin Tianyu already had some ideas at this moment. He found a piece of plastic rope, tied up two large crabs, placed them in a thick plastic bag, pushed open the door, and walked out.

Taking a deep breath of the fresh, moist air, he felt as if his entire being had relaxed. Gazing at the vast ocean before him, his excited emotions lingered for a long time without subsiding

The Mediterranean spiny crab, also known as the spiny crab, is an edible spider crab. Italians refer to it as tellmekis, meaning "bread with long spines," likely due to its unattractive appearance. However, according to Baidu's introduction, this crab is quite delicious. In seafood stores in China, fresh ones can sell for two to three hundred yuan, while frozen crabs can still fetch a price of one to two hundred yuan.

The more Lin Tianyu thought about it, the more he felt it made sense. He couldn't help but ponder to himself that if he could find more doors, perhaps he could clarify what this time-space portal was all about. Moreover, compared to the remote island, it was possible that the world accessible through another door might be worth exploring.

Wait a moment! Lin Tianyu suddenly seemed to grasp something about hetushu.com.

Lin Tianyu let out a bitter laugh, not expecting that steaming a crab would be such a hassle for him

It is better not to waste too much effort before figuring out whether this thing is edible or not, after all, this small island is right here and cannot escape.

He took off the useless raincoat, propped the door with a piece of wood taken from a dismantled crate, and then walked down a gently sloping hillside.

Certainly, this is not the only clue. He glanced at the price tag on the key; since this door was purchased from somewhere and then shipped, it implies that there must be a factory or a similar place that produces such doors.

While reflecting on it, Lin Tianyu concluded this adventure and returned home along the same route.

He did not continue to ponder what all of this was about; instead, he was thinking about what he could gain from this situation and how to utilize his discoveries to change his life. As he was deep in thought, a rustling sound caught his attention. He looked in the direction of the sound and found several large crabs slowly crawling on the beach as the tide receded

Catching these crabs requires almost no effort, except for being cautious of their enormous claws. Lin Tianyu caught two but soon realized he had not brought a suitable container, so he hurriedly climbed back up the small hill and ran down dragging a canvas bag.

There was no echo, and the infinite space seemed to accommodate the vastness of everything, making Lin Tianyu, who was accustomed to the concrete jungle of the city, feel an unparalleled sense of freshness

He hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to investigate the legacy of Crowford first. After all, it would not be wise to recklessly probe into the organization behind the door without understanding the situation. Who knows what kind of people they are? When they discover the secrets behind the door they have opened, what actions might they take? An organization capable of creating such a door is certainly not ordinary; one careless move could cost him his life. Who knows what kind of people they are? When they discover the secrets behind the door they have opened, what actions might they take? An organization capable of creating such a door is certainly not ordinary; one careless move could cost him his life.

Lin Tianyu did not linger for too long, as he was still unable to ascertain whether there were any other dangers on this small island. He used a spade as a walking stick, surveying the entire perimeter of the island. The area of the island was not large, only about 3 to 4 acres, and he quickly walked around it, finding nothing particularly noteworthy. There were no architectural ruins nor any traces left by wild animals. After completing his circuit, he and the book returned to the previous stretch of beach, sitting on a stone that had been smoothed by the sea, feeling somewhat bewildered.

Lin Tianyu still could not figure it out, but there was one thing he was certain of: these crabs were edible and extremely delicious

Since this door was ordered by that unfortunate fellow named Crowe, it is evident that he should know the secret behind it. Given that he was mysteriously killed in his own room, with all doors and windows tightly locked, and without any clues to the murderer, it is highly likely that he had access to other doors. The reason for his death may actually be related to the world that a certain door leads to.

The cooking method for sea crabs is quite simple; they can be directly steamed, as their natural flavor from living in seawater is already rich enough. Seasonings like MSG and salt can be omitted. As it was nearing noon, Lin Tianyu also felt a bit hungry, and the three large crabs appeared particularly enticing at that moment. He hurriedly rummaged through his pile of luggage to find the pot, only to feel frustrated upon discovering that his pot seemed a bit small. This was because he usually only used it for cooking instant noodles, and its diameter was only about 20 centimeters, without a matching steamer.

The sky before him was remarkably clear, a deep blue with hardly a trace of clouds, stretching far and merging seamlessly with the azure sea, truly allowing Lin Tianyu to understand what it meant for the sea and sky to meet.

That girl is actually the landlord's daughter; she lives not far from here. Speaking of which, she still owes me a sofa. Perhaps I could borrow a pot from her and, while I'm at it, inquire about this person named Crow.

He used a military shovel to clear the tangled bushes, and the rainwater that had yet to evaporate splashed all over him, while the dew on the grass soaked his pant legs. However, none of this could dampen Lin Tianyu's good mood. He walked all the way to the beach, gazing at the boundless sea, and suddenly let out a loud roar—Ahhhhh!

So this small island is located in the Mediterranean? I just don't know how to explain all of this

The sound of seagulls calling in the sky made his mood increasingly cheerful

In a short amount of time, he had filled half a bag with crabs, but after a moment's hesitation, Lin Tianyu poured most of them out again, leaving only three of the largest ones.

He thought for a moment that if he were to go buy a pot, it would take at least over an hour for a round trip, which seemed a bit too long. After hesitating for a while, he recalled the girl who had taken him to see the house.