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

Chapter 217 Join Us! Black Hunter!
This is a warning... A bright red bullet was reflected in Chen Qi's eyes.

boom!
Before he could react, a piercing roar erupted from afar.

As a sharp sound pierced the sky, a pungent smell of gunpowder instantly filled the air, and thousands of magic bullets rained down like a downpour.

"damn it!"

Fenrir gritted his teeth and shouted with all his might:
"Defense! Activate the highest level of defensive shield!"

The ship's surface was instantly covered by a dense hail of bullets. The sounds of metal clashing against steel were deafening, and sparks flew everywhere, as if angry flames were leaping on the ship, turning the surrounding seawater a bright red.

Immediately afterward, under Fenrir's command, scorching heat surged from the ship's surface, and a strong, semi-transparent defensive shield slowly appeared, blocking the vast majority of attacks.

call--

Chen Qi let out a long sigh of relief.

Fortunately, their ship was the General, one of the Bloodblade Pirates' toughest vessels. The ship itself could deploy a special shield to withstand most ranged attacks.

Despite this, the massive warships were still forced to retreat by the dense rain of fire.

"Fight back! Fight back!"

Fenrir the Mad Wolf roared, ordering all crew members on board to enter combat mode, while simultaneously commanding other ships near Red Maple Island to form an encirclement.

Such a dense rain of fire is the skill of the gunners...

Chen Qi thought to himself subconsciously.

It's Carol, the big sister of the Black Whale Crew, who is also the only captain currently found in the Rift Sea.

Gunners possess extremely powerful long-range attacks. Ordinary bullets in their hands can unleash more than ten times their power. Their bullets can even turn a steam-powered iron ship into burning ashes in just a few seconds.

Chen Qi decisively spoke up:

"It's Big Mom Carol's ships, and her gunslinger army..."

“Carol…”

Upon hearing this word, the scene fell silent for a brief second. Lady Blood looked around and said helplessly:
"Don't worry, everyone. Our veteran Gale should be on her way back. If Big Mom Carol fights us directly, the final result will inevitably be our victory..."

At this point, Lady Blood's face turned sorrowful:
"However, if a battle breaks out, we may not be able to guarantee your safety..."

Grandma Carol is a superhuman known for her firepower; her individual firepower is enough to make the entire Red Maple Island boil over.

Ships that fought against it mostly ended up ashes.

No one can guarantee that they won't be severely injured by Carol's overwhelming firepower.

Chen Qi touched his forehead and felt a chill.

Is this the treatment Finn, the protagonist of The Witcher 6, receives? Immediately after boarding the ship, she is targeted by the Gun Queen of the Sea.

He and Finn are now beginning to have some strength, but they have almost no ability to resist the steel behemoth and the fourth-tier legend.

Faced with the current situation, everyone was at a loss for what to do.

The next second, Fenrir the Mad Wolf suddenly noticed, through the ship's window, that bubbles were constantly rising from the surface of the sea nearby.

There are people underwater!

Before everyone could react, in an instant, a huge sea beast slowly poked its head out, and on the sea beast's head stood a man covered in bright red.

The aura emanating from the cup… Chen Qi murmured to himself.

Fenrir the Wolf picked up his greatsword:

"Madam, what should we do?"

Lady Blood paused for a few seconds:

"This must be their envoy. Let's hear what they have to say..."

boom!
An envoy? Chen Qi looked puzzled.

The moment Lady Blood finished speaking, the sea monster and its opponent emerged completely from the water.

The man had short red hair, was around thirty years old, wore glasses, and held a corrupted staff in his hand.

In contrast to his attire, his refined and square face, paired with round-framed gold-rimmed glasses, exudes the sophistication of a banking elite.

This outfit... it's a flesh and blood mage... wait, what's under his feet... Chen Qi's pupils widened involuntarily.

Beneath its feet lay a colossal sea monster.

Its exterior is azure, and its overall shape resembles a giant turtle, except that its neck is longer, its shell is more like a seashell, and its head is shaped like a seahorse.

Shell Dragon, that's an extremely rare sea creature... Chen Qi remembered that it was quite famous in the Witch Sea.

Not only Chen Qi, but also Fen, Lady Blood, and Mad Wolf on the ship were attracted by this special sea beast.

The reason lies in the size and appearance of this sea monster. It is over fifteen meters tall, and there are some special black patterns on its body, which adds a terrifying and domineering touch to the dull eyes of the sea monster.

Although the Shell Dragon looks dull, it is definitely not easy to tame. In terms of strength, it is in no way inferior to the Black Ship Sea Dragon in the near sea!
Fenrir clenched his fists involuntarily:

"Flesh Mage, is this guy a mutated monster from the naval research base?"

The Flesh Mage shook the water off his head. Facing the Bloodblade Pirates' massive flagship, he adjusted his exquisitely round-rimmed glasses, his eyes showing absolutely no respect.
"Yes, it's a masterpiece from naval research. Controlling ferocious beasts isn't impossible. We've obtained more than just the Black Boar Shark from our naval research base."

Immediately afterwards, the Flesh Mage crouched on the head of the Shell Dragon:

"The Bloodblade Pirates are weaklings. You should remember that the Black Whale Pirates' strategy is always one step ahead of yours. We have already obtained a lot of preliminary data at the Navy's research base. Given the opportunity, your ships might be surrounded by a swarm of Black Pig Sharks..."

The entire Bloodblade Pirate Crew might be swallowed up by the monster waves we've been researching.

Surrounded by a swarm of black boar sharks... the members of the Bloodblade Pirate Crew were all taken aback.

While the Flesh Mage's claims are clearly exaggerated, current indications suggest that such a thing is not impossible.

After all, he was not a beast tamer at this moment, but a flesh mage who could keep a ferocious shell dragon quiet.

If there were a legendary animal trainer, he could easily control hundreds of black pig sharks.

Of those present, only Chen Qi was without worry.

What is this guy doing...? Chen Qi glanced at the dazed Shell Dragon.

Like the Black Pig Shark, it had some kind of device implanted inside it, which is why it could be controlled by the flesh-and-blood mage in front of it.

"Uuuuuu——"

The shell dragon lunged forward, looking pitiful, trying to get closer to Chen Qi.

The ugly seaweed-covered faucet head on the other side made Chen Qi involuntarily take a step back.

"Don't rush, don't rush~"

The flesh-and-blood mage crouched down and gently stroked the shell dragon at his feet:

"My little dragon, now is not the time to start a war."

The moment the Shell Dragon was stroked by the Flesh Mage, it moved closer to Chen Qi.

Oh dear, what a murderous monster! Has it already chosen its target...? The Flesh Mage stood up again:
"Alright, everyone, time is of the essence. I'm here to discuss a deal."

"A deal?" Fenrir roared, trying to regain control of the situation.
"I have absolutely no interest in the deal the Black Whale Gang is talking about!"

The flesh-and-blood mage's lips curled slightly:
"Don't be in such a hurry, wouldn't it be better to hear the details of the deal first?"

Then, he pointed his blood-red finger at Chen Qi and the Flower Witch.

He wants both of them!
"Give us those two, and we'll exchange them for the research base's data, 50 million shell coins, plus the shell dragon beneath my feet! And for withdrawing from this naval base!"

Ugh……

"You want us?" Chen Qi and the Flower Witch were stunned for a moment.

This flesh-and-blood mage went to such lengths, only to come for them.

Moreover, withdrawing from this operation means that the Black Whales will suffer unimaginable losses.

Chen Qi was secretly startled; he and Fen were indeed of high value!
"roll!"

Fenrir the Mad Wolf roared without hesitation.

As a warrior of the Bloodblade Pirates, he would never break his promise.

The Flesh Mage helplessly spread his hands: "How rude of me. Well then... we don't need the witch anymore. How about the Black Hunter joins our Black Whale Gang?"

As a dowry, we are willing to give the Bloodblade Pirate Crew fifty million cowrie shells, plus a seashell dragon, and we are also willing to sign a cowrie shell contract promising not to attack the Bloodblade Pirate Crew for the next three days!

Joining, betrothal gifts... Chen Qi listened, stunned.

Shouldn't they be selling my life? Why are they asking me to join?

Although their tone was harsh, it seemed the Black Whale Gang wanted me to join them...

Chen Qi thought about it carefully.

The Black Whale Gang's bounty also stated that he should be captured alive.

Could it be that the Black Whale Gang really wants me...? Chen Qi wondered to himself.

The flesh-and-blood mage immediately smiled.
"A mere hunter of the sea, receiving such a large reward? It's quite reasonable!"

And rest assured, hunter, we have no ill intentions towards you. We are just very interested in your reputation. If you come to our Black Whale Pirate Crew, we will not treat you unfairly.

I know the Bloodblade Pirates value allies, but I'm simply giving this hunter a better chance—a chance to conquer this sea with us.

Join us and you'll have money, beautiful women, skill cards, the latest superhuman weapons—everything you could want.

A brief silence fell over everyone.

Even Fenrir, who values ​​loyalty and affection, was bewildered.

The Black Whale Gang's massive size is largely due to their constant poaching of members.

Many once-famous figures like Chen Qi eventually ended up being recruited by the Black Whale Gang.

Gunslinger Carol, Blood Hunter, Dragon Tamer Jay, Black Death Doctor...

They were once known as terrifying legends of the sea.

Fenrir remained silent for a moment.

Several small blue flowers of worry instantly appeared on the Flower Witch's head.

The reward offered by the other party was quite astonishing!

Fifty million shell coins, plus a powerful shell dragon, and a three-day truce.

The most important of these was the three-day truce.

These three days are enough for the Blood Blade Pirates' war to undergo tremendous changes.

An invisible pressure, like a boulder, weighed on Fenrir's shoulders.

Recently, the Bloodblade Pirate Crew has been in a bad situation... Fenrir gave him a look at dawn, seeking his opinion:

"Mr. Hunter..."

A tiny, frightened flower bloomed on Fen's head as well.

Chen Qi fell into a brief moment of thought.

He is no longer a slave who is abandoned at will. Through his various actions at sea, he has attracted the attention of the Black Whale Gang.

In fact, joining the Black Whale Gang will not result in immediate death; on the contrary, one's strength will increase rapidly.

If his deep-sea affinity talent is exposed, the uninhibited Black Whale Gang will value him even more and train him as a core member of the Black Whale Gang!

His strength will advance by leaps and bounds at an unimaginable speed, a speed that exceeds his wildest expectations...

In the future, he may become a legendary main force against the Navy, the new captain of the Black Whale Fleet.

But as a price, he will probably never be able to defy the higher-ups of the Black Whale Gang.

His extraordinary path, his marriage, his future, and even his next step will all be under the control of the Black Whale Gang.

Besides, joining the Black Whale Gang would mean becoming enemies with Fen, one of his few friends at sea… Chen Qi glanced at Fen and replied softly:
"Absolutely no interest."

"Is this so..."

Upon hearing the answer, the Flesh and Blood Mage's smiling face instantly darkened:

"Sir hunter, throughout the millennia-long history of this sea, there have been many hunters like you. Their ultimate fate was to perish at the hands of storms, sea monsters, and the navy..."

In this tide, without the protection of those above, you and I are but leaves.

The Flesh and Blood Mage stared at Chen Qi for a few seconds, his expression growing increasingly somber.

He simply couldn't understand why Carol wanted Black Hunter to join her team. Why was the reward for this person so expensive? Did Carol have her eye on Black Hunter?

You've lost the backing of a massive pirate crew... Seeing that Chen Qi didn't react, the meat mage abandoned his kind expression and said viciously:

"Hunter, remember this day. On the day you die, when you fall into the sea like a stray dog ​​on the roadside, being devoured by sharks, you will regret your decision!"

This guy really has a foul mouth… Chen Qi smirked and said sarcastically:
"Instead of this, those who like to hide poison in other people's drinks should think about how to survive this war once the poison is gone."

"I'm going to die?" The Flesh Mage adjusted his glasses, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes.

A hunter with a minor reputation actually dared to insult him.

Seeing Chen Qi's slightly mocking expression, the seashell dragon beneath the Flesh Mage's feet let out a comfortable sound and suddenly moved towards Chen Qi!

The Flesh and Blood Mage touched the shell dragon at his feet:
"Little Dragon, you want to kill him, don't you! Now is not the time!"

Immediately afterward, the Flesh Mage raised his head and pulled on the Shell Dragon's reins:
"Bloodblade Pirates, the Witch and the Hunter, you've missed an opportunity! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

"You two, just wait until that old lady locks you in a cage! Especially you, Black Hunter!"

As he spoke, he glared fiercely at everyone.

The Bloodblade Pirate Crew was currently short-handed and dared not engage in direct combat. He rode away on his Shell Dragon.

Chen Qi, in turn, returned a fierce glare to the Flesh Mage and the Seashell Dragon.

In the instant that Chen Qi viciously attacked him, the seashell dragon beneath the flesh mage's feet twisted a few times, throwing the flesh mage into the sea with a splash.

The flesh-and-blood mage climbed up.

thump!
Then, the flesh mage got up again and was thrown back into the water.

"..."

Should I not have glared at that shell dragon...? Chen Qi fell into a brief moment of thought.

The ship was quiet for a few more seconds.

These are the monsters under the command of the Black Whale Gang; they're far too difficult to control… Fenrir murmured.
"The Black Whale Gang doesn't seem to have a complete grasp on the monsters under their command, Madam, should we..."

Lady Blood shook her head:

"No, we cannot start a war before the veteran returns, but it seems we must speed up our entry into the lost naval base."

The fact that the other side was able to capture the Shell Dragon proves that they have already obtained a great deal of information about the abandoned naval base.

If this continues, all the treasures and valuable data in the entire naval base will fall into the hands of the Black Whale Gang.

If the Black Whales successfully absorb this information, they may create their own sea monster calamity army on the high seas!

Fenrir the Mad Wolf clenched his fists and let out a long sigh.

The appearance of the Black Whale Gang cast a brief shadow over the entire Bloodblade Pirates.

They had to admit that the Black Whale Gang was now in a better position.

"Qi, I'm sorry..." Fen lowered her head, unsure of what to say or how to comfort Chen Qi.

Being stared at by a shell dragon and a flesh mage is an extremely terrifying thing.

"The Black Whale Gang came, but they didn't do anything..."

Chen Qi glanced at the flesh mage struggling in the water, trying to climb onto the shell dragon, and then looked at the Bloodblade Pirates' plan in his hand.

In this plan, they need to take a detour, traversing a land filled with mutated sea monsters and shrouded in black mist, before finally reaching the naval research base.

Something's not right... Chen Qi looked at the flesh and blood mage in the distance. He had a vague feeling that the Black Whale Gang was luring them into a deep-sea trap full of monsters.

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