Chapter 7, Selling Crabs

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Lin Tianyu shook his head, "I am not here to buy something; I want to sell you something."

This issue prevented him from falling asleep any longer, so he simply got out of bed, put on his clothes, took his phone, and opened the brown wooden door that led to the pirates

To be precise, it is about supplying goods. I have a batch of seafood that I would like to find someone to sell on my behalf," Lin Tianyu explained

However, in the end, one's life is of utmost importance. Lin Tianyu pondered for a long time and ultimately decided not to open the black door for now. Unless he could obtain a sufficiently powerful set of equipment, it would be better to avoid such a dangerous place.

Lin Tianyu wanted to sleep again but found it impossible to do so. The black wooden door stood there, looking gloomy, as if a monster could burst in at any moment

Upon exiting the large market, Lin Tianyu realized that he had made a mistake. Although this type of crab appeared to be expensive online, that was only under the condition that people were aware of its rarity. It is similar to lobsters, which are almost always featured in television and movies, leading people to subconsciously regard lobsters as a luxury item. Consequently, the price naturally becomes high, even for those who have never tasted them but have at least heard of them.

However, despite saying this, Lin Tianyu still felt it was better to be cautious. He found a plastic box with a certain degree of insulation, sprinkled a layer of crushed ice at the bottom, and placed two crabs inside as samples. The crabs, being cold-blooded animals, became lethargic in the cold air. Lin Tianyu then sprinkled another layer of crushed ice on top before turning and exiting the room

He has already confirmed that regardless of whether this door is placed horizontally or vertically, or moved around, the exit on the other side is always in the same position

However, the Mediterranean spiny lobster is not as well-known; although it is considered a valuable seafood, the average person has hardly ever heard of it and naturally has no concept of its value

This time he chose a three-star hotel in the city center. Considering that the other party would undoubtedly have high standards, he simply went home and caught two live crabs, which he placed, still lively, into an empty plastic box. He then carried the box to the front of the hotel.

In no time, he caught four large crabs, wrapped them in canvas, and brought them back to his room

He took off the canvas raincoat and thought to himself that he was fortunate to have it; otherwise, even if he didn't die, just getting pricked by that rusty weapon would be enough to suffer from tetanus.

However, since he was already there, he decided to give it a try. He found a stall that was quite large, and the stall owner was a stout man wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, with an oilcloth apron hanging in front of him, as he was scooping crucian carp for a customer who had come to buy fish

Lin Tianyu looked at the black wooden door, feeling a lingering fear in his heart. If just a few goblins were so difficult to deal with, encountering monsters like ogres, orcs, or trolls would surely lead to his immediate demise. Not to mention dragons, liches, and the like.

Such matters are the same in any industry. When it comes to premium ice cream, people often think of Häagen-Dazs, as depicted in images and books. However, in the United States, Häagen-Dazs is actually a very mainstream brand with quite affordable prices. It is merely due to effective marketing in the domestic market that it has come to be regarded as a luxury item. In contrast, those truly high-end ice creams are relatively unknown in the domestic market.

"So-so," the fat man said as he put down the net bag, "What would you like, brother?"

Unfortunately, China has strict gun control laws. Not to mention AK47s or MP5s, there is no way to obtain even shotguns. Although I have heard that it is possible to buy firearms made in small workshops on the black market, I neither have much money nor any connections. Even if I were willing to spend money to buy a gun, I still wouldn't be able to acquire one

He suddenly thought of a question: in what manner does that door exist? After he locked that door, what was the world behind it like?

However, once the door is locked on this side, he cannot determine whether the existence of this door can be seen from the other side

Seafood? The fat man shrugged, clearly having no idea. Let's take a look and talk about it later

After contemplating, he did not take immediate action. Although the two trips behind that black wooden door took less than an hour, they left him feeling an unprecedented fatigue. Glancing at the sky, he realized it was already late. He steamed the remaining crab and devoured it hungrily, then collapsed into sleep.

However, there is no need to think about these matters for the time being. Lin Tianyu reflected for a moment and felt that having a gun would be much safer. Even if he encountered monsters like orcs or ogres, a single shot would surely take them down. For now, it would be better to sell seafood to earn some money, and then find a way to buy a few guns before proceeding.

Lin Tianyu opened the lid of the box, pushed aside the crushed ice, revealing a massive crab shell inside. The stout man was taken aback, clearly not expecting to see a type of crab he had never encountered before

Although catching crabs is easy, selling them is not so simple. Lin Tianyu's initial plan was to find a seafood stall to entrust all his crabs for sale. As long as they sold quickly and in large quantities, the price could naturally be lower. After all, for him, it was merely a no-cost transaction. However, upon arriving at the market, he discovered that there seemed to be no stalls specifically selling seafood.

The type of crab in Lin Tianyu's hand was undoubtedly the latter. After some thought, he believed that he needed to find a more upscale place in order to sell it for a good price

The island is also shrouded in darkness, as if the time in both places is synchronized. There is not a whisper of wind in the sky, and a bright full moon hangs in the air, unusually luminous. The only sound that can be heard is the waves crashing against the shore. Lin Tianyu positioned his phone directly facing the time-space portal and then activated the camera function

City S is ultimately not a coastal city, and seafood is not the main aquatic product. Although there are quite a few vendors, most of them sell on behalf of others, and the majority of the offerings are frozen fish and shrimp. Fresh aquatic products are primarily freshwater varieties, and it is uncertain whether they would be interested in their own crabs. Along with * illustrations * books

The next day, he did not get up until after 9 o'clock, having fully restored his energy after a night's sleep. He put on his clothes, took a canvas bag, and walked into the small island behind the door

Is this thing edible

Lin Tianyu sighed, "Then forget it, as if I had never been here." After saying this, he turned and left

After watching the recorded footage, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. In the video on his phone, the moment he locked the door, it simply vanished from sight. Clearly, this door allowed one-way passage, which meant he no longer had to worry about any monsters suddenly bursting into his home in the middle of the night.

Thinking of this, he felt increasingly that the world behind this wooden door was too unsafe. It seemed that entering for the time being was not an option. If only he had a gun, something like an AK47 or an MP5 would suffice, sweeping away a large area. Otherwise, a shotgun would also be good, with a vast attack range and tremendous power at close range. If he had such a weapon in hand, dealing with these goblins would be like child's play.

The fat man immediately burst into laughter, "Come on, a crab weighing 151 pounds, I would have to sell it for at least 200, right? Only a fool would buy a crab for 200 yuan. How much does a pound of hairy crab cost?"

Hey, this is quite interesting. I've been running this stall for so many years, and you are the first customer who wants to sell me something.

He turned back into the room and then locked the door completely. Ten seconds later, he opened the door again and went to the small island to pick up his phone

Suddenly, a thought struck him; this canvas raincoat was inherently very durable. If he could sew some thin steel plates inside, wouldn't it be excellent armor? With such armor, at the very least, dealing with those goblins would be a piece of cake

However, after some thought, I feel that I might be too sensitive. Even if I were to tell others that I caught this crab through a time portal, I doubt anyone would believe me. They might even consider me a madman.

Lin Tianyu waited until that chubby man was done before walking over and casually asking, "How's business, boss"

The fat man shook his head as he looked at Lin Tianyu's background, thinking to himself that this person was crazy about money.

Lin Tianyu felt a bit hesitant; this crab was so fresh, and it wasn't even a local variety. It seemed a bit too conspicuous, and he wondered if it might raise suspicions about these doors

Throughout the night, he was plagued by bizarre dreams. At one moment, he found himself amidst a pile of goblins, blood and flesh flying everywhere; at another, he was being chased by a horde of zombies, running in all directions; and yet again, he was captured by a group of ogres, placed over a fire. Strangely, the fire did not burn him but felt remarkably cold instead. When he could no longer endure it and opened his eyes, he discovered that the blanket covering him had somehow been kicked off, leaving him exposed to the night breeze and feeling utterly chilled.

Is it really necessary to become a fisherman? Lin Tianyu is still somewhat reluctant, after all, the functions of these two doors are truly remarkable. If they are merely used to catch some crabs and trade a bit of seafood for a small profit, he feels that would be a significant underutilization of their potential

Of course, this is a high-quality product, and it can easily be sold for two to three hundred yuan per jin. If you are interested, I can supply it to you at one hundred fifty yuan per jin.