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

Chapter 316 The Edge of the Mist
Captain? Chen Qi was surprised that Fen would address him that way.

Including Brie, a member of the Ice Demon Pirates who was tricked into joining, his ship now has only three crew members in total.

No, there are also six capable young sailors.

As they departed, the Moon Dragons blinked, their silvery bodies swam in the sunlight, emitting farewell sounds like birdsong.

"do not."

On this island, there are also many lantern fruits. At the same time, Chenqi also imported a batch of high-end feed made from meat.

The near-shore overlord picked up the feed bags piled up on the deck from the back of the ship, then swam to the leader of the Lantern Moon Sea Dragon and gently placed the feed bags on the island.

Then, its black scales emitted lava-like black smoke, and it opened its mouth, exhaled frantically, and wagged its tail as if showing off, before diving beneath the Ghost Ship.

Snapped!Snapped!
As it turned its head, the near-shore overlord's tail slapped the Moon Dragon's face repeatedly.

Anger flashed in the eyes of the Lantern Moon Sea Dragons, but without the White Sea Fruit, they had no fists to retaliate.

But it doesn't matter. As long as they work hard and grow new White Sea Fruits, they can fight against the arrogant, big oaf in front of them!
The proud Lantern Moon Sea Dragon would never forget this humiliation, and soon transformed his grief and indignation into the driving force for growth.

This feed should be enough for the Moonlit Seadragons to lie around and eat for a month without doing anything. Hopefully, their numbers will increase when we return… Chen Qi smiled and then shouted:

"set sail!"

The Ghost turned its bow around, and its engines roared.

"call!"

Fen stood by the ship, feeling the increasing sea breeze as they set sail!

Under the protection of the sea breeze, the Ghost Ship sailed towards the edge of the Witch Sea, a land shrouded in mist all day long.

Three days passed.

"We're almost there..."

Chen Qi raised his head and looked towards the horizon of the sea before him.

They had been sailing at sea for three days, and surprisingly, their fleet of only three people had not encountered any danger during that time.

At this moment, all they need to do is look up and they can see the Misty Sea, a boundary that countless adventurers dare not tread.

In the distance, a thick black fog shrouded the world. The fog seemed infinitely high and infinitely deep, connecting the sky and the sea, obscuring the sun and stretching to the horizon.

These black mists writhed erratically, and within the twisted fog, one could vaguely make out distorted, shrill faces.

Ahead of them lay Edge Harbor, one of the closest harbors to the Misty Sea.

Edge Harbor is only three kilometers away from the Misty Sea.

This is the best place to enter the Misty Sea, apart from the secret island of the Navy and the Black Whale Gang.

Although the Misty Sea is dangerous, known as a place of no return, its 'treasure' is always fascinating!
Long before the arrival of the Rift Tide, the Misty Sea was known by some crazy adventurers as a land of golden treasures. Every now and then, ambitious people would form fleets and venture deep into this lightless sea full of ruins and rifts.

In addition, many fugitives and treasure hunters are fond of this remote place.

With the arrival of the Rift Tide, this outback has also become a haven for many monsters.

Chen Qi stopped the boat, turned around, and said to Finn and Brie:

"Hide your spiritual energy field. I'm going to that island to gather some information. You all follow behind me and don't speak. I'll handle this."

"Don't speak..."

Fen nodded and drank the 'spiritual concealment potion' she had prepared.

Chen Qi knew quite a bit about the Misty Sea, but he still needed to know some special information.

Then, Chen Qi put on a hood to conceal his face, jumped off the boat, and walked along the charred gravel path into the bar.

boom!
Chen Qi suddenly pushed open the bar door.

Just as he had imagined... Chen Qi cautiously looked around. Broken bottles were scattered all over the ground, and there were quite a few fierce-looking third-tier extraordinary beings.

In addition, there were some first-, second-, and third-tier superhumans, as well as some young girls and boys. Their exposed skin was covered with tattoos of crocodiles, black rabbits, and other symbols, as well as marks from being whipped.

Slave traders, and even slave traders who dare to sell third-tier superhumans... Chen Qi thought to himself, on this remote island, there seems to be an even more vicious slave trading force.

Perhaps it was Captain Blackeye's crazy actions, or perhaps it was because of the Black Whale Gang.

The bartender, Monroe, with his bright red hair and half-burnt face, focused his gaze on the two people behind Chen Qi and asked curiously:

"Selling goods?"

Although they were both wearing hoods, judging from the deliciousness of the spiritual energy, the two behind him were quite attractive... The people in the tavern drank their wine and looked at them curiously.

"No, I need intelligence."

Time was of the essence, so Chen Qi didn't waste any words. He stepped forward, tapped the bar counter, and asked directly:
"I need intelligence on the recent 'anomalies' at the edge of the Misty Sea, and I also need to purchase a magnetic needle!"

The most terrifying thing about the Misty Sea is the mist itself.

Once you enter the Sea of ​​Mist, you can no longer rely on the sun, stars, or the moon for navigation. In addition, the mist can affect a person's mental state, and if you are not careful, you will get lost in the boundless sea.

Most location and information transmission tools will become unusable.

Among them, the most convenient and simplest positioning tool is the magnetic needle.

Legend has it that the great adventurer, edge hunter, and selfless traveler Carlos, in order to be able to sail through the Misty Sea, used his powerful saintly strength to place a huge magnet spanning a kilometer in the deep sea beyond the Misty Sea.

Using this huge, special magnet, people can find their way home in the shallow layers of the Misty Sea by using a 'compass needle'.

However, over the long years, this 'special magnetic needle' has been monopolized and has become a tool for some people to profit from.

Their price is exorbitant; a small magnetic needle can cost as much as 100,000 shell coins.

Bartender Monroe grinned, revealing a dense array of tiny, needle-like teeth:

"Intelligence plus a compass needle, twenty..."

Two hundred thousand shell coins? That's an outrageous price.

Time was of the essence, so Chen Qi didn't waste any words with them and handed over twenty gold coins.

In order to repair the ghost ship and buy the first month's worth of high-quality feed for the Lantern Moon Sea Dragon, he now only has 300,000 shell coins left.

Bartender Monroe stretched out his bony hand, picked up a stack of papers, and said:
"According to the investigation by the Meteorological Bureau of the Kingdom of Bei, there are no major natural disasters or crack collapse events in the shallow layer of the Misty Sea within the next twenty days."

"However, the Ice Demon Pirates appeared in the Misty Sea a month ago. Their purpose is unknown, but it is very likely that it is for the Ice Witch again. They are always after the Ice Witch."

"At the same time, according to an adventurer who has gone mad, he saw a giant ship in the sea, built of black bones, resembling a city."

The moment he saw the ship, a hole appeared in his mind, from which white maggots continuously emerged.

"Hmm... Also, recently there have been merchants with tentacles doing business. Even if you're not a superhuman, you can still get rare items from them."

However, if you don't have mysterious ancient coins, don't approach them; they don't welcome poor people without ancient coins.

In the Sea of ​​Mist, they can extinguish your lantern unless you are a lantern keeper.

There is no severe weather; the main dangers are deep-sea merchants and giant ships made of bones.

Deep-sea merchants are not a problem... Chen Qi thought to himself, his Lightkeeper profession is a counter to the light-fearing deep-sea merchants.

In the shallow layers of the Misty Sea, dangers abound, but as long as you follow the rules and stay rational, it's not so easy to die.

This is a necessary risk… Chen Qi then asked:

Where's the compass needle?

However, bartender Monroe reached out and covered the twenty gold coins on the bar, grinning:
"Sir, you haven't paid yet."

"??"

Chen Qi's lips curled into a smile as he leaned forward. Then, the bartender, Monroe, pointed to a tattered sign in the corner of their bar.

The text above is written in dark red:

"Our shop only accepts 'ancient coins'."

"Guest, the 'twenty' I mentioned refers to ancient currency."

Ancient currencies are special currencies that extraordinary individuals can obtain by completing tasks and through mysterious shops. Compared to cowrie shells, these ancient currencies have advantages.

One ancient coin was worth about one million cowrie shells, which is a hundred times the final price!
In such areas, it is a common practice for gangs to collect "tolls" through various means.

“We paid for the intelligence, and you must pay for it. You get what you pay for; that’s the rule in the Kingdom of Bei.”

Then, Monroe said, almost frantically:

"Guest, do you know? In the Misty Sea, there is a great merchant who doesn't care about your identity or strength. He only needs a mere living person to exchange for one ancient coin! A third-tier person can be exchanged for a hundred ancient coins!"
You can pay the reward with goods and your companions. Go to the Misty Sea and offer our goods as a sacrifice! We will then forgive your debt of ancient currency!

Do I look that gentle? Do I look that easy to bully?... Chen Qi turned his head and glanced around.

All the third-tier transcendent beings in the bar stood up, revealing cheerful smiles.

Ten third-tier transcendents, plus twenty second-tier transcendents, were like a swarm of thirsty crocodiles, having waited for a long time.

On their skin were prominent animal patterns, common among Moonstone City gangs, including even the black rabbit he was familiar with.

This should be a crazy gang formed by the many gangs in Moonstone City after they raised Gu in the Witch Sea and were influenced by certain special beings in the Misty Sea.

Chen Qi took out a water bottle from his waist, took a sip, and said in a casual tone:
“I have ancient coins.”

"You have ancient coins?" Bartender Monroe was taken aback by this answer.

boom!
In the next instant, Chen Qi grabbed his head and slammed it down!
With a deafening roar, his head was shoved directly into the steel bar!

Bones shattered, blood splattered!

Faced with the powerful force of Chen Qi's right hand, Monroe, the third-tier malicious instigator, had no chance to resist. He used all his strength to try to lift his head.

Snap! Snap! Snap!

However, Chen Qi did not give him a chance to resist.

The sound of bones cracking could be heard continuously!
"What are you doing! Charge! This is our territory! Just like you killed those marines, turn these three into slaves and offer them to the Mist!"

"Go on!"

Monroe roared, unleashing the full force of malice in his eyes as he used 'Malice Induction' to enhance his companions!
However, in the next instant, a drop of blood from the ceiling fell onto his angry eyes.

Blood is dripping from the ceiling...

Monroe looked up and stared at the horrifying scene before him.

Suddenly, more than a dozen indescribably thin arms grew out from the hunter's back. Those strangely twisted arms, like sharp spears, pierced towards his brother!
Their hearts had been pierced, and their bodies were pinned firmly to the walls and ceiling by these 'spears,' bleeding continuously.

Before they died, they didn't use a single move; all that remained were their faces contorted in pain and wailing.

In just a moment, the entire bar was stained red with blood and corpses.

Apart from the slaves who stayed in the corner, all the slave traders who tried to attack him had been completely pierced by the Hand of Darkfire.

A slender, dark, fiery hand behind Chen Qi gently opened the communal cabinet and took out ten ancient coins:

“I told you, I have ancient coins.”

Chen Qi smiled slightly.

He had no liking for these human traffickers.

In the past few days, he has successfully digested the half-bottle of Sage's Elixir that Fen gave him, and his inspiration has increased by a total of 20, his strength by 20, and his agility by 15.

Thanks to that half-bottle of Sage's Elixir, his physical condition has greatly improved compared to a month ago. Now, controlling the Darkfire Hand is as easy as a water sprite drinking water for him.

Who is this monster? I'm going to kill you! Bartender Monroe struggled, his face full of malice, forcing out a plea for mercy:
"I was wrong, please let me go. I know Dr. Black Death of the Black Whale Gang, a Marine Admiral. I can provide you with..."

Pfft!

After dealing with the matter, Chen Qi's eyes turned cold. He ignored Monroe's final cries and let his body fall to the ground.

"call……"

Fen took a deep breath, looking at Chen Qi's blood-stained clothes and the dark arm that had been pulled back from his heart.

Bree swallowed hard. Although he hated slave traders to the core, he was still terrified when an entire slave trader's den was so easily defeated.

At the same time, he was even more surprised, as he felt that Chen Qi's strength seemed to have increased again.

In Buli's mind, Chenqi had already defeated the supernova An.

Snap! Snap! Chen Qi withdrew all his Dark Flame Hands, then looked at the trembling slave in the corner.

There are about thirty slaves here, most of whom are no more than sixteen years old and are extremely weak.

The slaves huddled together, terrified that if they uttered a single word, the eerie arm would pierce their hearts, offering them up to the monsters of the Misty Sea.

The Deepsea Hunter is a legendary character that requires reputation.

After thinking about it, Chen Qi realized it was time for him to salvage his reputation.

Rescuing these slaves might be a good option.

Otherwise, under the influence of the Witch Times, he would really turn into a monster with a perverted hobby who enjoys both sadism and being sadistic.

"You are free."

Chen Qi accepted the props, money, and backpack cards from the bar, and then took out some of them to give the slaves money for their return home and healing potions.

Judging from the condition of these slave traders, the number of monster merchants in the shallow layers of the Misty Sea may be more than I thought... Chen Qi shook his head, and after confirming that no one had escaped, he quickly left the place.

"Let's go, you two."

"Ok!"

Finn nodded happily and walked with Brie toward the Ghost Ship on the sea.

"Qi, you scared me to death! Thank goodness you guys are strong enough!"

On the ship, Bri gave a wry smile. After what had just happened, he seemed to understand why his easy-going Captain Paru had been so determined to stop him from joining the adventure.

"My abilities seem to really be misplaced in the Misty Sea..." Bri couldn't help but think of Captain Palu's gentle smile when he transformed into a female bard and offered his advice.

"call……"

Finn touched her chest; her heart was pounding. As a legend, she was the most excited and nervous person on the ship at that moment.

She vaguely remembered that even her invincible teacher, when returning from the Misty Sea, would not only bring the corpse of the crazed 'deep-sea humanoid monster' and its spoils, but also many wounds on his body.

A deep-sea humanoid monster… Fen looked at Chen Qi and suddenly realized.

At this moment, Fencai noticed with surprise that Chenqi's 'profession' was a lamplighter, but the school of thought he followed seemed a bit off!

Is this the behavior expected of support classes, the righteous "lamplighters" who illuminate us with holy light?

She suddenly realized that throughout her journey, her mind seemed to have been clouded by something, and she hadn't noticed anything unusual about Chen Qi at all!
"Qi, you wouldn't be..."

Fen asked curiously.

However, before she could finish speaking, a thick black fog enveloped her face.

call--

Amidst the howling of the storm, the ship set sail again, having already crossed the black sea and entered the boundless fog.

(End of this chapter)