Witch, I'm really not an ancient god of the deep sea!

Chapter 205 The Flower Witch's Search for Someone (Part 2)

"Wakuwaku!"

"The deep-sea spirit said urgently."

Deep Sea Sprite II... The Flower Witch put on her cloak and slowly turned around.

Spiritual energy detection!

Through the narrow cracks in the wall, one could vaguely see some people with completely black bodies and smooth, dark skin.

The pitch-black spiritual energy spread like shadows, forming one hidden eye after another on the wall.

The Shadow of Crime, a cheap investigative unit cultivated by the Black Gloves... The little yellow flower of joy that had finally risen above the Flower Witch's head withered away in an instant.

These shadow figures are the guys in Black Gloves who handle the dirty work.

She is currently located in the outer area of ​​Blackmine City, very close to the Blackmine City docks, and this area is one of the few areas under the full jurisdiction of the Navy.

Underestimating their strength, lacking spiritual power, and being physically weak, she failed to notice them at first.

There were eleven in total... The Flower Witch pretended to squat down and gently touched Deep Sea Sprite No. 2.

At this point, fighting is not a clear option; she must conserve her energy.

Moreover, the black-gloved man has as many as a hundred shadows under his command, which is far beyond her current ability to handle.

"let's go!"

The Flower Witch stood up, took Deep Sea Sprite No. 2 into her arms, and then quickly walked towards the street.

Nevertheless, these guys continued to approach her like shadows, always maintaining a safe distance.

Troublesome fellows, they won't attack, but they won't leave easily either... The Flower Witch prepares to head towards the naval base.

In this way, although there is a risk of being discovered by the navy, it can also be used as an opportunity to force back these twisted monsters.

"Wakuwaku!!"

Deep Sea Sprite II fluttered in Fen's arms.

"Not this way???"

Fen looked puzzled, but she could roughly understand what Deep Sea Sprite II meant.

The Deep Sea Sprite II seems to be heading towards the port with great eagerness.

Is it going to drink seawater?
Fen vaguely remembered that Chen Qi had told her that the deep-sea elves must regularly consume seawater.

or……

Suddenly, a bold idea popped into the Flower Witch's head!
According to the information she just received, the Black Hunter appeared in the nearby waters and, for various reasons, was seen and defeated the Black Pig Shark.

Could it be that Chen Qi's little houseboat is in the harbor?

The Deepsea Sprite II's target is the port!

I wonder how Chen Qi is doing now? He just faced the Black Pig Shark, so his condition must not be good.

Is it...

A little yellow flower of anticipation sprouted on Fen's head. She used a concealment spell and quickly walked towards the port of Black Mine City.

As she walked out of the dirty street, the last rays of the setting sun shone on her face.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled across the sea, the golden light reflecting off the dark mining city.

"We should get rid of those shadows now; we can start looking for people."

Standing by the harbor, Finn's gaze swept over the bustling and vibrant scene, and a surge of inexplicable excitement welled up within her.

She pulled her hood down, quickened her pace, and kept stealing glances at the small fishing boats.

"This isn't it, and this isn't it either—"

Finn walked quickly, carefully peeking out her colorful eyes from under her cloak, scanning every small boat on the dock and every stall in the harbor with all her might.

However, her excitement quickly faded along with the setting sun.

The lighthouse shone, and the naval officers on night watch returned to their posts.

Absolutely not! There are absolutely no Morning Start motorboats!
There weren't any good street food stalls either!
My excitement vanished instantly.

Indeed, according to the information, Chen Qi encountered Black Pig Shark in the morning. He should be at some small clinic now, not at the port... Fen walked along, crossed her arms, and sighed deeply.

Even Chen Qi would likely not be able to escape unscathed from the Black Pig Shark!

"Not here..." The Flower Witch felt a pang of pain in her heart and was about to turn around when the Deep Sea Sprite No. 2 in her arms suddenly raised its head.

"???"

Fen turned around curiously.

Amidst several warships, a medium-sized vessel rested quietly on the sea.

On that ship, a flag was flying high!

The pattern on it is clearly a water sprite wearing a chef's hat!

The Water Sprite Restaurant Boat is a very unique vessel, rarely seen in the Witch Sea.

But this ship is way too big!

The Flower Witch vaguely remembered that when she said goodbye to Chen Qi, Chen Qi was still a small houseboat.

Could it be that Chen Qi has expanded his business?
"No way……"

Fen tiptoed, her curiosity piqued, and quietly made her way toward the water sprite dining boat in the distance.

……

……

As night fell and all was quiet, only a few distant fishing lights shone brightly against the backdrop of the stars.

The sea breeze is a bit chilly this time of year.

Chen Qi lay on the boat, closed his eyes, and quietly enjoyed this rare moment of tranquility.

Unlike in the game, practicing meditation was much more complicated than he had imagined.

As a skill that enhances mental strength and the source of spiritual power, the practice of meditation requires a large amount of mental exertion.

Even with skill cards, an advanced meditation technique requires at least a month of practice.

Fortunately, Chen Qi's own high level of spiritual sensitivity, the phonograph specifically used for practicing meditation, and the previous basic meditation method greatly reduced the practice time, compressing it to within two weeks.

[You have mastered the advanced meditation technique, Candlelight. Your spiritual energy has been enhanced, your inspiration has increased by 5, and your spellcasting speed has increased by 10%.]

Chen Qi felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders; he had finally mastered the advanced meditation technique.

The mental strain is still terrifying. Reaching the third level, those meditation techniques that require more than a year of practice to master are simply impossible to grasp quickly unless one relies on a crack related to the book…

Furthermore, I'm not doing well with the Tier 2 job cards, so I need to do some assassination missions. I should get a hunter's license, which will greatly increase the scope of my missions.

Chen Qi lay on the Water Sprite No. 3 pillow, pondering what to do next.

The second phase of the Rift Tide, the Laughing Moon phase, is about to begin, and he must make ample preparations before this phase.

The immense mental pressure led him to lie on the deck and sunbathe in the sunset.

However, the time for rest always flies by, and before he knew it, the daylight had faded and the starlight shone on his face.

That's about enough, time to get up and continue practicing. I really want to sleep a little longer... Chen Qi thought to himself, but he still adjusted his breathing to get his body warm again.

However, in the instant he adjusted his breathing, he felt a strange sensation.

A strand of hair gently fell onto his face.

itch--

Chen Qi froze instantly.

The Black Whale Pirates, they successfully tracked my ship?
Chen Qi continuously adjusted his breathing.

During the battle with the black pig shark, his ship was rammed by the shark due to its lack of a defense system, causing considerable damage to the ship's surface.

Although some simple treatments were done, the scar is still there.

No, the opponent is very strong, and their ability to conceal their spiritual power is excellent. If they were from the Black Whale Gang, they would have made their move long ago...

Furthermore, shouldn't Water Sprite Number One be on guard duty? Could it be that Number One has already met with misfortune?

Who is it?

Chen Qi suddenly opened his eyes.

However, the next second, he froze.

Before his eyes were Fen's flowing emerald green hair and a pair of colorful eyes.

And that faint, familiar scent, and that gentle smile...

The other party seemed to have been there for a long time.

Fen, why did this happen... Chen Qi's mind went blank for a moment.

Fen was half-squatting on the deck, head down, quietly watching Chen Qi lying asleep on the deck, the little yellow flower on his head swaying.

What a surprise!
Seeing Chenqi wake up, Fen smiled happily and spoke first:

"do you miss me?"

"???"

Chen Qi's mind went blank for a moment, and he blinked.

Fen was so close to him that if he sat up slightly, his nose would touch the Flower Witch's nose.

Also, why does Fen have so many scars on her face?
Chen Qi thought for a moment and replied:
"good."

Because of a request from the Bloodblade Pirates, Chen Qi had been searching for the Flower Witch. However, he never expected that she would appear on his ship.

Most likely it was because of the flag on his ship and the reports about the Black Hunter.

To be honest, he really wanted to be the Flower Witch.

"Oh……"

The flower on the Flower Witch's head swayed in the wind as she softly spoke:
I miss you so much.

"Sigh? You miss me so much..." Chen Qi blushed slightly, then smiled.

He never expected that the usually stubborn Flower Witch would give such an answer.

Chen Qi felt a warmth in his heart. He could be considered helpless and alone in this world, and to be thought of by someone was a kind of happiness.

To be honest, the Flower Witch, like him, was a lonely person struggling alone in a foreign land, with no one to rely on.

If it weren't for the rift tides, perhaps the two of them could have lived a peaceful and happy life... Chen Qi thought.

But in this wave, neither he nor the Flower Witch had any room to stop; they could only keep moving forward, ever forward, until they reached the crest of the wave.

The Flower Witch raised her head and took out a small chrysanthemum from the roadside:

"Qi, long time no see. It seems your restaurant boat business is doing quite well. No, you absolutely, absolutely haven't become a proper chef!!"

The Flower Witch's lips curled slightly, as if she had seen through Chen Qi. She no longer believed that Chen Qi was a proper chef.

"almost……"

Chen Qi took the chrysanthemum and placed it on the head of the sleeping Deep Sea Sprite No. 1.

He turned around and examined the Flower Witch again.

What a rare sight...

Typically, the Flower Witch's face is covered with numerous flowers, forming a unique flower-covered mask.

However, now, the Flower Witch's face has no flowers, only numerous scars.

The flower on her head is a joyful little yellow flower!
And the withered, fearful little black flower!

The Flower Witch seems to be in bad shape… Chen Qi asked:
"Long time no see! Fen, how was your trial?"

The Flower Witch bid farewell to Chen Qi and embarked on her adventure alone because of the Ice Witch's trial.

It's unclear whether Fen successfully completed the trial.

How was the trial... Fen covered her face, and after confirming that Chen Qi wouldn't dislike her because of the injuries on her face, she proudly raised her head.

She looked around, then quietly took out a tarot-style card from her backpack.

On the back of the card is the legendary end point of the flower realm, the abode of the Earth Mother Goddess, the sea of ​​red spider lilies!
On the front, there is a girl in a garden, holding a pair of pruning shears, with her eyes closed, quietly pruning a cluster of flowers.

With just one glance, Chen Qi seemed to be drawn to the cards, completely absorbed in them, his face slightly flushed.

That card contains a flower-shaped spiritual power that is beyond comprehension and can make people feel joy and nature!
The legendary Tier 4 class card – Flower Witch!
Got it! No wonder he's the protagonist of Witch Sea—Chen Qi smiled sincerely in response:

"As expected of you, Fen!"

"Hehe! I did more than just that."

Immediately afterwards, Fen proudly took out the Deep Sea Sprite II from behind her.

The Deep Sea Sprite II had changed into a gorgeous outfit, turned completely green, and grown considerably larger.

Most importantly! Chen Qi sensed the aura of the Flower Spirit from the Deep Sea Sprite II!
Fen slightly raised her head, giving me a praising look.

"How much will this cost...?" Chen Qi exclaimed in surprise.

"This is a drug that has enhanced Deep Sea Sprite II? It seems to have become much stronger."

Upon hearing the praise, the Flower Witch Fen happily said:

"I am the master of beast taming in the Golden Flower Bird Kingdom! And our family's potions can even give a caterpillar the strength to fight a giant dragon!"

Chen Qi patted the head of Deep Sea Sprite No. 2:
"Number Two, long time no see! You've become so well-behaved!"

Then, the Flower Witch continued:
"Moreover, Deep Sea Sprite II is now much closer to me!"

"Get closer to you..." Chen Qi discovered that Deep Sea Sprite No. 2 was looking at him with disdain.

"Wakuwaku (Master! There's a price to pay for abandoning me!)"

The Deep Sea Sprite II's expression seemed to say something like that.

However, that look of disgust lasted only a moment.

With the gentle caress of Chen Qi's right hand, Deep Sea Sprite II could no longer control its emotions:
"Wakuwaku (Master! I want to come back!!)"

Deep Sea Sprite No. 2 had teary eyes. Although the Flower Witch treated it very well, it still preferred its owner!

The master is so much prettier than the Flower Witch! And smells so much better than the Flower Witch!

"???"

"Wakuwaku (Master! I was wrong! I was wrong!)"

Deep Sea Sprite II has tears in its eyes.

"..."

Chen Qi fell silent for a moment.

"I've taken very good care of it! I feed it delicious food every day and give it super nutritious medicine!"

Looking at Number Two, whose eyes were brimming with tears, the Flower Witch asked happily:

"Is Number Two saying, 'Thank you for your kind care, Miss Witch? We don't need you anymore'?"

No, in its view, all of this was the master's task... Chen Qi tried hard to maintain his expression.

He has already sent Deep Sea Sprite II out, so there's no reason for him to take it back.

Moreover, the Flower Witch devoted a great deal of time and money to raising Number Two.

The Flower Witch has become thin.

"It's best not to tell the Flower Witch about this..." Chen Qi coughed twice and said.

"Yes."

Deep Sea Sprite No. 2, from now on you will be the Flower Witch's pet, so don't even think about coming back!
"hey-hey!"

Fen smiled smugly, then scanned every inch of Chen Qi's body, and said with concern:

"Qi, and what about you? How did it go? I heard that your disguise defeated Black Pig Shark of Black Mine City?"

Fen discovered that Chen Qi had many scars on his body.

Chen Qi replied:

"My strength has improved a bit recently. Although I am still only a second-tier superhuman, I am now able to challenge three ordinary second-tier superhumans on my own."

As for the Black Boar Shark, I defeated it together with the Bloodblade Pirate Crew, though we did use some minor tactics along the way.

"They really defeated them? It's not a rumor?"

The Flower Witch was startled.

She had personally seen the black pig shark and knew how terrifying it was.

That terrifying monster, fed on black whale blood, was a mindless killing machine.

If it weren't for the Deep Sea Sprite No. 2 swimming ring and the items she obtained in the Trial Grounds, she might have even been forced by the Black Pig Shark to unleash her ultimate move, 'Flower Blooms in Blood'! The sea would have been stained with blood!
But Chen Qi actually defeated it!

Although it was the Bloodblade Pirates who defeated them together, it is still a commendable achievement!
However, glorious achievements often come at a heavy price.

"Are you really alright? Are you neither mentally nor physically injured?"

The Flower Witch asked curiously.

Without the body's natural healing ability, there could be significant injuries... Chen Qi said softly.

"I am fine."

The Flower Witch suspected that Chen Qi was just putting on a brave face.

"really?"

Do I look that fragile, that weak and helpless...? Chen Qi asked rhetorically.

"I'm fine, but you, Fen, seem to have run into a lot of trouble?"

No, we can't trouble Chen Qi now... The Flower Witch can see that Chen Qi is very tired; he should rest now.

"No trouble was encountered."

No, you're not feeling well.

"without……"

"No!"

Chen Qi interrupted her forcefully, speaking with great conviction and giving the Flower Witch no chance to defend herself.

"Fen, what exactly happened?"

The Flower Witch looked at Chen Qi with a puzzled expression and muttered softly:

"Is it easy to tell?"

She had clearly faked her injuries, and her face was always beaming with a smile.

"Of course, because the flower on your head has already betrayed you..." Chen Qi thought to himself, speechless.

(End of this chapter)