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

Chapter 283 Deep Sea Resistance and Ice Comprehension

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What kind of looks are those? Are you trying to eat me? Chen Qi looked at the White Tower hunters in surprise.

The White Tower hunters were filled with anticipation, or rather, hunger. The long sea battle, coupled with the immense physical exertion of the night, had left them extremely hungry.

Everyone's physical strength has been completely exhausted.

Previously, when Chen Qi made the golden fish, everyone realized that he might be a good chef.

"I'll cook, you guys gather the ingredients."

Chen Qi said.

Immediately afterwards, he arranged for people to begin collecting medicinal herbs from the island.

Although this place is the BOSS room of the Dragon Flower Islands, since we're already here, we have to take something with us before we leave!
This island, in particular, has so many rare materials!

Dragon Tamer, I'll accept these medicinal herbs for you... Chen Qi spent some time collecting the potions on the island.

[You have obtained Blood Power Grass. After crafting medicine, it can increase your constitution, strength, and improve blood circulation...]

[You have obtained Moonlight Leeks. Consuming them will increase your energy...]

[You have obtained gentian flowers. After making medicine, it can enhance the physique and strength of dragon-type creatures...]

[You have obtained Lightning-Struck Wood. After crafting medicine with it, you can increase your resistance to lightning and enhance your adaptability to lightning-related attacks...]

[You have obtained the Wind-Welcoming Grass. After making medicine, it can increase your agility...]

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Before he knew it, Chen Qi had gathered a whole basketful of materials.

"Wow, this island is so fertile!"

I couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, mixed feelings) as I woke up this morning.

Many of these materials are used to train pets; pets can gain significant boosts by consuming them directly.

In addition, there are various materials that can improve physical fitness, strength, and endurance.

"We'll have enough medicinal herbs for at least two months..." Chen Qi rubbed his hands together, sighing with emotion.

With so many rare medicinal herbs, it will only take him two months to break through 150 points in physical fitness.

The harvest was unexpectedly plentiful... After sorting out the medicinal herbs, Chen Qi and the water spirit returned to the center of the island.

Night had fallen, and Melanie and the others had already set up a fire pit.

A pile of dry firewood was carefully stacked, and flames roared and crackled.

Chen Qi held a thick wooden stick and occasionally threw dry firewood into the fire, making the flames burn brighter and illuminating the extraordinary ingredients placed around him.

There was freshly caught ostrich, carefully cooked, emitting an enticing aroma; there were fresh fruits and vegetables picked from the forest, colorful and delicious; and there were several bottles of fine fruit wine, adding a festive atmosphere to the picnic.

Chen Qi took out cumin powder, rubbed his fingers together gently, and sprinkled it on.

It smells so good... The White Tower hunters, who should have maintained proper table manners, completely forgot about etiquette and started drooling.

You have cooked honey-glazed ostrich legs...

You have cooked the dragon fruit grilled fish...

You have cooked an extraordinary roasted chive dish...

The crowd gathered around the campfire, like children, grabbing at the grilled skewers.

"It's delicious, sir. Are you an extraordinary chef?"

The bespectacled hunter, Errol, happily took a bite of an ostrich leg.

"That's right..."

Chen Qi answered silently.

Melanie then asked:

"By the way, Black Hunter, what exactly are you and the Flower Witch up to?"

Everyone looked on with curiosity. They were surprised to find that, despite how terrifying the Black Hunter was when he transformed, he was actually quite easy to get along with.

"Resurrect a monster."

Chen Qi said with a hint of teasing.

Finn's goal is to open the Witch's Coffin and resurrect the Ice Witch in order to stop the impending catastrophe.

However, this goal was still too difficult for the two of them.

Moreover, Chen Qi was still unsure whether the Ice Witch, who enjoyed hunting deep-sea monsters, would make a move against him.

"Oh……"

Melanie didn't press the matter further, but instead drank another glass of wine and changed the subject:
"Is what's in the newspaper true? Did the Flower Witch whip you, or did you hit the Flower Witch...?"

Everyone was immediately taken aback. Their captain was incredibly brave to ask the Black Hunter such a question. Chen Qi fell silent for a moment.

Melanie drank again, her face flushed.

"Black Hunter brother, please, tell us!"

Captain Melanie, you're so brave! The team members were filled with admiration.

People in this world love gossip too… Chen Qi rolled his eyes at Melanie speechlessly and said:

"That's a lie! Now it's me who's pinning her to the ground and beating her!"

Chen Qi took a sip of fruit wine, a smile playing on his lips.

He had to admit that he was no match for the Flower Witch at all.

But times have changed!
Now, as long as Finn doesn't unleash his liberation, Finn is definitely no match for him.

It could even be described as an overwhelming dominance!

"Next time we meet, I can have a friendly spar with Fen..." Chen Qi thought to himself. He and the Flower Witch had never fought before.

"Now? So the rumors were all the opposite. It was the Black Hunter who used his tentacles to whip the Flower Witch..."

Melanie blinked, her mind wandering.

The hunters sat around the campfire, sharing their recent hunting experiences and anecdotes, their laughter and cheers rising and falling.

They recounted the shocked expressions on the faces of the Tower's higher-ups after returning to the Tower of Books and delivering the Deep Blue Flame, as well as the power of the Book Elder and the speculation about whether the Tower of Books would sail into the Witch's Sea...

Before they knew it, everyone had fallen asleep, sleeping soundly, even the Night's Watchman, Elor, looked exhausted.

Chen Qi put down the lantern he had used to perform the lantern-carrying spell, then got up, walked out of the woods, and headed towards the sea.

"The moon is so round tonight!"

I looked up at the night sky when I woke up in the morning.

On the high seas, the Ghost Ship made a clanging sound.

Has Little Mary still not been able to repair the boat? Chen Qi thought for a moment, then used his sea-walking ability to walk on a deserted stretch of sea, and silently took out the sword from the lake.

Immediately afterwards, following the coded message, he used dark fire to heat the lake to a specific temperature under the moonlight.

As he heated it to the designated temperature, the stones on the surface of the sword in the lake began to crumble, revealing its interior: an ice pop emitting a blue light...

Its temperature was so high that it even caused some of the surrounding seawater to freeze noticeably.

Hmm, it feels like an ice pop, and at the same time, it exudes a very strong deep-sea aura!

Is this something edible that was obtained from the deep sea? Chen Qi thought for a moment, then ate it in one bite.

It tasted strangely sweet... Chen Qi took a few bites, and soon, he had eaten the entire sword in the lake.

Soon, an extremely cold sensation spread throughout his body.

Beneath the skin, it felt as if countless tiny cool currents were flowing through the meridians, repairing every cell and mending every hidden injury.

[You have consumed the Sword of the Lake. Your spiritual energy has increased, your inspiration has increased by 50 points, and your physique has increased by 10 points!]

You have gained Deep Sea Resistance (Medium), granting you immunity to the special powers of deep-sea monsters and allowing you to master this power!

You have gained a small amount of Ice Insight, which allows you to study Ice-related skills.

[You have gained an understanding of the realm of the sea, allowing you to more easily master all skills related to the sea and water on the high seas.]

[You gain the passive skill 'Sea Traveler', which restores your stamina and spiritual energy while on the high seas.]

Chen Qi felt the immense power surging through his body, took a deep breath, and realized that the enhancement from the Sword in the Lake was even greater than he had imagined.

A 50-point inspiration bonus—that's an incredibly powerful boost!

My inspiration level is only 85 points right now... I feel like the whole world is gradually becoming clearer.

As he swallowed the sword in the lake, numerous ripples appeared beneath his feet.

"???"

Chen Qi looked up and was surprised to find that the calm sea had suddenly become turbulent.

Is it the wind? He blinked curiously.

However, the waves grew larger and larger, and he was clearly at the center of the wave!
No, it wasn't the wind, but sea creatures from thousands of meters away, all swarming towards him.

"Ok?"

Chen Qi looked around; something was wrong.

Wait, why are there so many sea creatures?

Chen Qi was secretly startled; it seemed that the influence range of his Deep Sea Affinity had expanded.

No, to be precise, his deep-sea affinity seems to have evolved.

(End of this chapter)