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

Chapter 317 Monster in the Mist
The Ghost entered the Misty Sea, where thick black fog rose silently from all directions, enveloping the ship.

In the thick black fog, the whole world instantly darkened, and the pitch-black waves blew silently by.

"call……"

Fen's mind went blank for a moment, and then blood started flowing from her nose, dripping onto the deck.

When she reached out to gently wipe her nose, she discovered that her arm had disappeared.

Snapped!
Chen Qi gently patted Fen's back:
"Don't use intuition to perceive things, and also, stay within the range of light as much as possible, as it can create hallucinations."

A surprised little flower bloomed on Fen's head.

Chen Qi took out the daytime lantern and used the fire-casting technique to light the wick.

The warm light shone on Finn and Brie, bringing them a deep sense of warmth, and their spirits, which had been swallowed by darkness, slowly began to recover.

Chen Qi's eyes remained expressionless as he took out two more lanterns and handed them to Fen and Brie, emphasizing:

"Also, do not use spiritual power to detect things lightly. When you stare at the black mist, the black mist will stare back at you."

The black mist of the Misty Sea not only interferes with spiritual perception, but also possesses a strange energy that contaminates the spiritual energy being detected, thereby affecting the caster's mind.

Therefore, in the Misty Sea, one should avoid using spiritual power for detection as much as possible.

At the same time, it is also necessary to maintain one's rationality as much as possible.

“Stare at me…”

Fen took the lantern and swept it across the thick fog around her.

The thick fog blew by, resembling one mournful face after another.

Fen muttered to herself:
"What would happen if we could uncover the truth behind these mysteries?"

"They might go crazy, be manipulated by the mist, and eventually become a madman."

Chen Qi said calmly.

The essence of the Misty Sea is the result of the collapse of multiple rifts. These rifts overlapped with each other and piled up with the undead of countless adventurers, forming the terrifying forbidden land we see today.

The Misty Sea is elusive and mysterious. Once lost in it, one's mind may go mad, and abnormal changes may occur.

"Going insane..."

Finn and Brie were covered in small goosebumps; their team of three did not have anyone specifically assigned to handle mental health issues.

Chen Qi added another sentence:
"Don't worry too much. The light of the lantern will restore your spirit. Even if you go crazy, you can be brought back to your senses in time."

Chen Qi continued to add:
"If one person goes crazy, the other two can bring each other back to a good balance. Usually, all three people won't go crazy at the same time."

"I see, I understand. Don't worry, Qi, if you go crazy, I'll give you a good beating to bring you back to your senses..."

Fen crossed her arms and nodded, her eyes fixed on Chen Qi's face.

Seeing this, Brie also rolled up his sleeves, revealing a steel arm covered in iron pipes:
"If you've gone mad, I'll use my iron fist to bring you to your senses!"

"Be careful."

At dawn, the boat slowed down and the daytime lantern was hung at the bow.

In the misty sea, a slight misstep could lead to madness.

Crunch!Crunch!
Soon, a strange, thumping sound, like that of an infant, came from below the ship.

"A deep-sea monster is approaching me..."

Chen Qi used the light from the lantern during the day to look down into the hull.

Beside the boat were some pitch-black, incredibly ugly big-headed fish.

Although these sea creatures might attract attention, they could also provide some protection... Chen Qi didn't drive them away. Instead, he took out a nautical chart and a compass, adjusted the ship's direction, and headed towards the 'lighthouse'.

He then opened the nautical chart:
"In about two hours, we will arrive at the treasure trove of the deep-sea hunters, an abandoned lighthouse."

If there are no problems, we will leave here in four hours.

Four hours? The treasure trove of deep-sea hunters? Bri suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold spread through his body.

Typically, deep-sea hunters will set up unimaginable dangers at the location of their treasure...

Deep-sea hunters are not angels who give away treasures to adventurers for nothing.

Chen Qi also fell into the same thought.

Based on current information, this treasure is a legendary class card for Deepsea Hunter.

Since this legendary class card is intended for Tier 3 adventurers, it can't possibly be on 'Legendary difficulty', right?

Deep Sea Hunters wouldn't send a Tier 3 Transcendent to challenge Legendary difficulty, would they?

Chen Qi thought to himself silently.

However, we'll have to wait until we reach the lighthouse to find out the specifics.

After Fen and Buri adapted to the fog, Chenqi increased the speed of the boat.

However, at that moment, another chill came from his neck.

Here we go again… Chen Qi frowned. This familiar feeling was the feeling of being followed.

He could vaguely see the gambler Loren using a quick-draw gun, aimed at his head, and Ann's arm firmly aimed at his chest.

Is it the same hunter group from before? They haven't given up tracking me, or rather, they're ready to hunt me down?

If this were anywhere else, I might need to speed up my escape.

But this is the Misty Sea, and they actually dare to track us into the Misty Sea...

There was no fear in Chen Qi's eyes, but rather a hint of anticipation.

This is the Sea of ​​Mist.

Unlike other places, the Misty Sea is full of adventures, and his understanding of the Misty Sea is far superior to that of other seas.

If you're so capable, come after me! Perfect, let's settle this once and for all!
Under the flickering lantern at the bow, the Ghost slowly sailed into the depths of the Misty Sea.

Tick ​​tock!Tick ​​tock!
The Ghost has been at sea for some time.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa..."

Bree was breathing heavily, and black blood seeped from the corner of his eye.

In the black fog, he felt a sense of being deprived of his senses. He felt as if he had fallen into the sea, lacking oxygen, and his five senses disappeared, resulting in a slight feeling of suffocation, like drowning.

"How much longer?"

"I can't breathe," Bri asked. As a mechanic who practiced intermediate-level meditation, he was already finding it difficult to withstand the oppressive force of the fog.

"How much longer? I have a feeling there's something in the fog..."

Fen chimed in.

She possessed strong meditation skills and her spiritual energy was at a legendary level. However, the strange fish constantly surging towards the ships and the thick fog in the distance stirred up her unease.

There's a monster in the fog.

However, she couldn't use her spiritual power to detect things, so she could only use her eyes to see what was happening in front of her.

So cold... Fen hugged herself tightly. Under the influence of the black mist, tiny black flowers bloomed on her skin.

Even the water sprites, who are usually fearless, were frightened by the black mist.

Chen Qi took off his captain's coat and handed it to Fen.

Then, like a seasoned captain, he took down the daylight lantern from the bow of the ship:

"Gentlemen, calm down, we've arrived..."

"We've arrived?" A hint of doubt flashed in Fen's eyes. In the thick fog, everything in the distance became incredibly blurry.

How did he know? A hint of doubt flashed in Fen's eyes again.

"My spirit can withstand this polluted smog..."

Chen Qi took a deep breath and explained.

Once night falls, under the passive influence of the Lightkeeper, his mental strength will not fall below a safe threshold. Therefore, he can now use spiritual energy to detect the surrounding situation.

With the Lightkeeper's talent, the threat of the Misty Sea will be greatly reduced.

boom!
The ghost ship crashed into the island.

Without hesitation, the three men took lanterns and traveled from the ship to the island.

Darkness brings fear, and apart from Chen Qi, both Brie and Finn are extremely careful, fearing that their movements might awaken the unknown monsters in the fog.

This is a lighthouse island that has been abandoned for a hundred years. In front of them stands a lighthouse, fifty meters high, made of stone bricks.

However, this lighthouse, which once guided sailors, is now shrouded in thick fog. Chen Qi turned his head and looked towards a corner of the small island.

In a corner of the island, some white bones can be seen. On top of the bones, black carnivorous beetles crawl out and hurriedly flee the place.

This bone is very fresh... Chen Qi looked ahead.

If it's a treasure buried by a deep-sea hunter, then it shouldn't be hard to find.

All the treasures of the deep-sea hunter have one thing in common: he will draw a special "safety line" to warn adventurers.

It should be inside the lighthouse... Chen Qi held his breath, took the lantern, and walked towards the lighthouse first.

call……

The lantern flickered, and a sinister wind blew by.

Moreover, they could faintly hear human breathing.

"Wakuwaku (Scared!)"

The other five water sprites huddled on the strong leader, number one, trembling.

A bunch of spineless cowards… Brie puffed out his chest and gave himself a thumbs up:

"Water sprites, follow me! Don't worry, I'll protect you! I may like machines, but I don't dislike you little animals!"

The water sprites were stunned for a moment. They looked at Bri's frail body, a confident smile playing on their lips, and fell into deep thought.

Even Brie is so brave! What reason do they have to be afraid or drag their owner down?

They silently jumped in front of Buri, their eyes filled with determination.

Sure enough, the water sprite was encouraged by me. I'm so worthy of you! Bri wiped her nose with a bit of pride and followed Chen Qi's steps.

With careful steps, Chen Qi arrived at the foot of the lighthouse and walked to the gate.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa..."

Continuous panting could be heard coming from inside the lighthouse.

At the same time, Chen Qi also saw the 'tiny cracks' carved with a knife under his feet.

This is a 'safety warning line' set up by deep-sea hunters. Once the gate is opened, it means breaking through the safety line.

"Fen, keep an eye on the sea behind us..."

Chen Qi said cautiously.

"Ah."

Fen nodded, took out the medicine, and drank it.

Without hesitation, Chen Qi drank the Wind Spirit Potion to enhance his agility, and a slight breeze began to appear on his skin.

After drinking the potion, Fen took out her staff and pointed it at the sea.

Although she dared not use her spiritual power to probe, her intuition told her that something was about to arrive in the ocean.

Brie stayed with the water sprites, gazing out to sea to prevent them from being ambushed.

In this misty sea, no one knows when or where a twisted monster will emerge.

Chen Qi held the lantern in his left hand, and pushed open the heavy door of the lighthouse with his right hand.

Crunch, crunch——

The light of the lantern slowly shone into the lighthouse.

Chen Qi peered inside, using the light as a guide.

Inside the room, a weak, mosquito-like voice could be heard.

“You…are…”

A man covered in bandages and blood stretched out his hand. His pupils contracted rapidly, shrinking back like a worm that had been exposed to light for too long.

He heard a voice! Brie heard the sound, prepared to turn around, and drew his gun to fire.

Chen Qi stretched out his hand and, seeing this, said:

"Don't look at him, Finn, Brit, watch out behind you..."

Chen Qi held the lantern and looked at the people in front of him who kept shrinking back.

In the Misty Sea, it's best not to directly attack any humanoid units.

The other person was wearing the latest uniform from the Belgrade Meteorological Bureau, and his identity was very likely that of a meteorological bureau investigator.

At the same time, the other person seemed to be someone he knew.

The other person had rough hair, much like the investigator Gigg he had met in the deep-sea Titan land.

Within the Bei Kingdom Meteorological Bureau, there are some special items that allow their investigators to survive a few more days in the high-pressure environment of the Misty Sea.

You can also see some breadcrumbs next to him.

Chen Qi took a deep breath and asked:
"name?"

"Newly formed Misty Sea Survey Team Two, Kigg, are you...are you from the Navy...?"

He shielded his eyes from the glaring light of the lantern with his hand, huddled up, and seemed to have developed a stutter because he hadn't spoken for a long time.

An investigator was involved in an accident and is now trapped here.

Chen Qi used his spiritual power to scan the surroundings. After confirming that there were no enemies, he asked:

"What happened?"

Kigg adjusted to the light, lowered his bony right hand, and, unable to ascertain the identity of the person before him, could only stammer:

"We came here to investigate the giant skeletal ship as ordered by the organization, but en route, all of our team members were killed by something with pitch-black tentacles..."

"On the ship, something caused our crew to kill each other, and then, after they died, they turned into a currency, a currency made of flesh and blood..."

Turning it into currency… An incredulous glint flashed in Chen Qi’s eyes.

This person, this person is actually...

A normal, living person.

To his surprise, the information about the person in front of him was basically consistent with the information he had collected.

The currency was likely intended for deep-sea traders… Chen Qi was shocked.

Normally, investigators who survive in such places should perform a dramatic transformation after exchanging a few words!

A look of shock flashed in Kiger's eyes, just like Chen Qi's. Years of investigative experience allowed him to quickly regain his composure, and he continued:

"The sound of war drums came from somewhere, and the monster retreated. I mustered my courage and jumped into the sea. Luckily, I wasn't swallowed by the vast Misty Sea and made it to this island... I survived for a few days thanks to the mental stabilizer given to me by the Belgian Meteorological Bureau. I kept waiting for reinforcements from the Meteorological Bureau, waiting..."

Did we arrive at this island by chance? Chen Qi looked down at the foot of Gige.

On the soles of his feet, one can faintly see an 'X' pattern symbolizing the location of the treasure.

Kigg moved his foot away and asked:
Are you investigators?

Chen Qi said expressionlessly:
"No, he's a hunter."

The Hunter Association... Giger shuddered. He wasn't worried about the Hunter Association's exorbitant 'helping fee,' but rather afraid that the other party, like himself, would perish in this sea.

According to their weather bureau report, too many reckless adventurers have recently ventured into the Misty Sea.

Kige took a deep breath, raised his head, and, by the light of the lantern, slowly raised his right hand, extending his bloodied index finger:
"Hunter, behind you..."

Behind him... Chen Qi turned around in confusion.

At this moment, Fen rushed over in a panic and hurriedly placed her hand on Chenqi's shoulder:
"Something's wrong! In the fog, there's something in the fog..."

What's in the fog?

In the next instant, Fen's lips curled up, and the flowers on her skin sprouted as if they were about to bloom, turning into one crimson flower after another.

Even around her eyes, thorny flowers sprouted.

In that instant, Fen resembled a flower monster covered in blossoms, constantly dripping blood.

Then, a thick black fog enveloped her face.

Within the black mist, 'Fen's' lips curled slightly, and she raised a finger in a 'shh' gesture:

"I am..."

boom!
A gentle breeze blew by, and the lantern fell to the ground.

The mutated state of the Blood Flower Disease... Chen Qi turned his hand and drew the long sword from his waist.

(End of this chapter)