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

Chapter 208 The Gray Hunter's Mission
"Your skills are up to par. Come with me, I'll take you to the conference room of our Black Mine City Hunter Branch."

Iron Bear straightened his collar, abandoned his idea of ​​showing off his muscles, and continued forward along the gravel path of the open-air training ground.

The final stage...

Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his face and looked up at the sky.

The sun was already blazing, and before we knew it, it was noon.

Completing the Hunter Association's professional assessment in one day was indeed quite difficult.

Chen Qi followed Tie Xiong's footsteps, up the spiral staircase, and walked to the high-rise building of the association's headquarters.

A retro iron gate appeared in front of them.

Just then, a gray mouse passed by his toes.

The boss is here! Iron Bear broke out in a cold sweat, stopped in his tracks, and gave one last instruction:

"Newbie, let me remind you, the Hunters are not what you imagine right now, and our boss is not someone to be trifled with."

Immediately afterwards, Iron Bear placed his hand on the door and slowly pushed it open:

"Today is the time when we update our missions. Go inside and find our branch association leader, Gray Rat. He will assign you a mission."

Iron Bear kindly reminded him:

"Finally, here's a piece of advice: it's best to have a sense of awe for our boss's words, and also, learn to say no appropriately. There are some things you can't control."

In the Hunter Association, what's more terrifying than being insulted and beaten by higher-ranking members is taking on missions beyond one's own capabilities.

Gray Rat... Chen Qi vaguely remembered this person. Accompanied by the heavy sound of the iron gate, he walked into the Hunter Association's council chamber.

The Hunter Association is an organization that emphasizes freedom, and its internal rules are exceptionally simple: accept a mission and then complete it.

Whoever completes more missions and gathers more intelligence becomes the leader of the Hunter Association.

Chen Qi looked around.

This is a conference room with a round table, and those sitting in the chairs are all third-tier transcendents of high status.

Third-tier transcendents are all powerful leaders in the face of the Rift Tide.

However, at this moment, there are only three people at this round table, most of whom are second-tier superhumans who are standing.

Three third-tier transcendents and more than thirty second-tier transcendents.

At the head of the round table sat a hunter wearing a gray overcoat. Underneath the overcoat was an old hunter's uniform, and to his right hand, he was playing with a poor little gray mouse.

His face wasn't very old, about thirty years old, but his hair was already gray, and the exposed skin showed an extremely terrifyingly aged appearance, like withered tree bark.

The head of the Black Mine City Hunter Association branch, a third-tier Blade Master, and a bounty hunter.

A high-level shell-picking profession... Chen Qi remembers this person.

The other party is also a well-known figure in Black Mine City, and a very rare bounty hunter in Witch Sea.

This is a special profession where you can earn special currency by completing bounty missions, and then exchange it with a special otherworldly merchant named Great Greed for extraordinary items and attributes.

As a Tier 3 class, it is already able to come into contact with the special being 'Greed', and as a Blade Master class, it possesses extremely powerful single-target combat capabilities.

Gray Rat, on the other hand, is a veteran bounty hunter, known in the underworld as Gray Hunter!
The Kingdom of Bei possesses extensive knowledge of the Shell and Hammer phases, while the Blade phase often represents powerful direct confrontation capabilities, and the Gray Rat is undoubtedly one of the best among them.

Even if I activate the Touch of Ember, I'm no match for my opponent, and I might not even last thirty seconds...

Chen Qi remembered that this branch manager of the association was only one step away from becoming a fourth-tier legend.

In addition, Gray Rat has a very large network of connections. He is closely connected with the underworld and also has a very deep connection with a fourth-tier legendary card maker who possesses very special skill cards as well as a large number of general skill cards.

These skill cards can only be obtained by completing major missions in Black Mine City.

In addition, the gray rat is also the one who opens the sewer route, allowing access to the underground map 'Sewer' of the New Sun World.

A key figure in a black mining city.

Why would the other party show up in the council chamber at this time?
Normally, the leader of such an association wouldn't preside over a small hunter meeting.

Why? Does this gray rat have some important mission?

Chen Qi couldn't help but wonder.

The moment Chen Qi stepped into the conference hall, Gray Rat adjusted his hat and asked:

"Newbie?"

"Yes, I just finished the first two assessments and I'm here to complete the last one."

"Oh?"

The gray mouse's eyes flickered slightly, and it crossed its hands into fists:

"Newcomer, you should know that a new era has arrived. With the arrival of the Rift Tide, we hunters no longer need some boring scraps. What we need are adventurers, fearless people who dare to complete any task."

This means that hunters holding the new Tier 2 Hunter's License must possess strength exceeding that of ordinary Tier 2 transcendents!

This is troublesome... Chen Qi vaguely sensed something ominous:

"I am quite confident in my own strength. Even if the opponent is a Blade Master from the Black Blood Empire, I am confident that I can defeat him."

Chen Qi twirled the Collector in his hand.

Normally, this meeting would be chaired by an ordinary third-tier superhuman.

But to his utter surprise, the gray rat was actually the host of the meeting, and even spoke directly with him.

A mouse climbed onto the brim of a gray squirrel's hat, making a soft, crackling sound.

The gray mouse touched the brim of its hat:
“Newcomer, my little mouse told me that you defeated Black Fist. Black Fist was a decent guy in the past, but among the countless geniuses emerging in the Witch Sea, he was just an ordinary person.”

The gray mouse continued:

"However, being able to defeat him proves that your strength has reached the required level. But being a hunter is not a profession of fighting and killing, but an adventurous one. Therefore, before you are issued a hunter's license, you still need to complete one last simple task."

Gray Mouse emphasized the word 'task'.

The last 'simple' task... Chen Qi looked around.

Before coming in, Iron Bear reminded him to be respectful of Gray Rat's words.

What seems like a simple task to this gray rat might be no less daunting than a trip to hell for someone else.

Meanwhile, everyone else also looked at the gray rat.

Gray Mouse looked at Chen Qi again, a faint smile playing on his lips:

"Newcomer, I happen to have three good quests here. How about it? Perfect timing, you're only missing one quest since you've joined us. Would you like to take one?"

The commission from the three association presidents... Chen Qi lightly tapped the belt at his waist.

Generally speaking, requests issued by Gray Rat are high-difficulty requests from the Hunter Association.

His goal was simply to obtain a second-tier hunter association certificate, and after returning to the ship, he also needed to discuss the matter of joining the Bloodblade Pirates with Finn.

"I can't just agree to anything..." Chen Qi replied politely.

"I'm afraid my strength isn't enough to just accept any mission. If I were strong enough, I would accept this commission."

The instant he finished speaking, a third-tier boxer said:
"Newbie, you can refuse directly. I have a 'punching bag' mission here. The boxing gym in Black Mine City is conducting sparring, and there's a rich woman involved..."

A punching bag? A rich woman? Chen Qi was startled. Couldn't they come up with a normal mission?

Chen Qi suddenly noticed that many Tier 2 hunters were looking at him with envious eyes.

Helping a rich woman with chores and doing punching bag tasks seem like pretty good tasks?

Chen Qi swallowed hard. He would never accept these tasks unless absolutely necessary.

The next second, the gray mouse interrupted the other:
"Boxer, stop talking! Your tasks are just torture for newbies! Don't worry, they're all pretty easy!"

"Alright, it's almost time now. Today, I'll update our commissions. These are all great commissions that I've worked hard to get for you, running around Black Mine City."

Immediately afterwards, Gray Mouse casually tossed the two commission papers onto the round table.

Chen Qi followed the others forward to examine the two newly commissioned cases.

[Searching for clues about the wealthy merchant Jin Li]

Client: Magic Bullet Company
Reward: Any one of the new X-series weapons from Magic Bullet Company (can be replaced with any other weapon), 500,000 Shell Coins
Time limit: 10 days

Note: If an adult wants to buy something from this wealthy merchant, tell him the area where he is located.

A new X-series weapon… Chen Qi’s eyes flashed.

This is an extremely powerful firearm, typically only wielded by those with hammer-related skills. As a mid-game weapon, it's quite formidable. The objective is to find Jin Li, the second-in-command of the Ice Demon Pirate Crew.

These fourth-tier legendary characters will constantly travel in the Witch Sea due to their class quests.

But as legends, the items they sold far exceeded those of ordinary merchants.

Everyone started talking.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Qi looked at the second commission.

The Shadow of Crime That Killed the Black Glove

Client: An anonymous businessman
Time limit: 2 days

Description: The criminal shadows under the Black Gloves saw something they shouldn't have: they discovered that these criminal shadows had gone to the Bloodblade Pirates' brewery and killed them before they returned to the Black Gloves' hands.

Rewards: A new type of strength-enhancing potion, a Qi-related skill card (exchangeable for Shells), and 500,000 Shells.

The moment he finished reading the two requests, a Tier 2 hunter couldn't help but curse:

"Damn it! Two more high-difficulty tasks! I'd rather be a gigolo!"

Chen Qi analyzed it.

The first task is to find Jin Li.

Although Jin Li is a gentle businesswoman, she is also a legendary extraordinary person.
Obtaining a clue about a fourth-tier legendary figure is extremely difficult.

The second mission: Slay the Shadow of Crime...

Chen Qi touched his chin.

The Shadows of Crime are special superhumans cultivated by the Black Gloves. Although they possess the aura of second-tier superhumans, they are essentially monsters created through experiments and are not particularly strong in combat.

The difficulty of this mission lies in the fact that if problems arise, it is highly likely that both the Black Gloves and the Bloodblade Pirates will be offended!

Everyone shook their heads; both tasks were quite difficult.

The gray mouse collapsed backward:
"Don't be so loud. Although these tasks are a little difficult, the rewards are great, aren't they?"

The high-ranking third-tier boxer sighed:

"Grey Rat, the Association doesn't have any extra Tier 3 members to complete these tasks for you. I recommend you tell the client as soon as possible that we can't complete these two tasks..."

For some powerful forces, failing to complete a commission can easily incur their wrath.

"Well! Let's give it a try, what if? If hunters only complete safe tasks within their capabilities, then they wouldn't be hunters, would they?"

The gray mouse smiled slightly and took out another piece of commission paper:
"Oh, right, everyone, there's one last task!"

Everyone's eyes lit up immediately, and they crowded around.

Chen Qi also went over to check, and unconsciously clenched his fingers.

[Send a message to the Black Hunter]

Clients: White Dove Newspaper, Hunter Association Gray Hunter
Time limit: one month
Note: The White Dove newspaper wants to interview Black Hunter, and I also have some information to share with them.

Quest Rewards: 800,000 Shell Coins, one Tier 4 Legendary Card Maker Combat Skill Card

"???"

Chen Qi's eyelids twitched slightly.

Why is there a request for my services, and why is the note on the request "me"?
At this moment, the boxer couldn't help but clench his fist; he hardened, his fist hardened!

A legendary merchant named Jin Li, a black glove, and now a black hunter has arrived!

boom!
He couldn't help but slam his hand on the table and shout:
"Grey Rat, your last commission to find the Flower Witch from the Blood Blade Pirates was outrageous enough, wasn't it? What's the meaning of this new commission?"

The gray mouse's task is getting harder and harder!

The gray mouse coughed twice:
"Although the White Dove newspaper is also looking for the Black Hunter, I actually have something to ask him as well."

"What is it?" Chen Qi asked with a curious look.

When did he, a fine young man on the high seas, get involved with the president of the Hunter Association?
Is the bounty hunter going to kill me?
Chen Qi felt a chill run down his spine.

He vaguely remembered that bounty hunters could purchase a very special tracking item from the 'shop', which could track down their target across thousands of miles with just a drop of blood or a hair.

Moreover, as a bounty hunter, Gray Rat's tracking ability is extremely terrifying.

Could it be that I'm already on the Gray Rat's 'bounty list'?
Chen Qi felt a chill creeping over him.

Others also asked:

"Grey Rat, what do you want with Black Hunter?"

The gray mouse crosses its arms into fists and places them on its chin:

"Friends, don't you think I'm a bit like the Black Hunter? Think about it, my nickname is Gray Hunter, while the Black Hunter's nickname is Black Hunter."
What if someone gets us mixed up? Or what if they think we're related?
Therefore, I want to change my title, but changing it directly feels like burying my head in the sand and lacking a sense of ceremony.

Therefore, I would like to discuss with the Black Hunter the possibility of changing his title. No, that's unlikely; he probably wouldn't be willing...

If he could issue a statement saying that we have no relationship, then I could just change my name directly; that would have a stronger sense of ceremony.

Gray Rat explained his motives and the details of his mission in detail.

"So this task isn't difficult, because there's no need to fight the Black Hunter. It's just about delivering the message to the Black Hunter for me and the White Dove News Agency, and there's no need to fight him."

I think it should be easy to complete!

Passing the message to the Black Hunter is no easy task.

"Easy my foot..." The crowd's lips were itching to speak, as if they wanted to unleash a torrent of profanities.

The gray mouse coughed twice and fell into thought:
"By the way, I think the Black Hunter might have the same thoughts as me when he encounters the title of Gray Hunter, so should I tell him if he minds my title?"

The moment he finished speaking, everyone could no longer contain their emotions and turned to look at Gray Rat.

These three tasks are anything but easy!
Moreover, for this reason, he accepted the task commissioned by the White Dove newspaper.

People turned to more rational and friendly boxers for help.

The boxer suppressed his hard fist and said again:

"Grey Rat, our hunters here, although they have second-tier hunter certificates, are only second-tier superhumans. When you accept a mission, please be sure to consider the manpower of our association."

You should know that if the task isn't completed, those big companies won't just sit idly by!

You'd better understand that the Navy, and hunters from other companies, all want this position—the position of head of the Black Mine City Hunter Association.

The boxer shook his head; their Hunter Association president had taken on this impossible mission multiple times in a row.

He continued:

"Even Gray Rat, the Red Hunter of Campfire Company, didn't have similar thoughts? Why would you think that?"

The gray mouse adjusted its hat:
"No, the colors gray and black are very similar! And the Red Hunter is a woman."

What are these two talking about? After listening, Chen Qi frowned even more.

While gray and black are somewhat similar, why did he change his name? And why go through all that trouble? Why pay to have it published in a newspaper?

No, don't try to understand their thought process.

This whole thing is absurd.

Chen Qi complained helplessly.

However, both of these tasks are good tasks!

Moreover, the rewards are quite generous.

The Bloodblade Pirate Crew's request and the "Black Hunter's" request, while both somewhat challenging, were still within his capabilities.

Chen Qi stepped forward and picked up the two authorization papers:

"Grey Rat, a hunter can only accept a maximum of four quests, right? I'd like to try these two."

"???"

Try? Try what? Everyone was shocked and looked at Chen Qi and the letter of entrustment in his hand.

At that moment, the gray mouse shrugged and blinked.

His little eyes seemed to say to everyone, "See? The task I gave you wasn't difficult at all."

This task! Even a newbie would take it!
Two at once!
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