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

Chapter 373 The Witch's Reward

"Come to the room..." Fen, who was giving the teacher a back massage, had a question mark popping up above her head.

Everyone's attention naturally turned to Chen Qi, but they weren't too surprised.

After all, the other party is that Black Hunter!

It can be said that Chen Qi was the biggest contributor to this operation, operating the ghost ship to support them, fighting Carol in a bloody battle, and summoning the deep-sea monster tentacle merchant from who-knows-where.

Without Chen Qi, both the Ice Demon Pirates and the Flower Witch would likely be dead at the Black Whale Gang's experimental base by now.

Palu looked at Chen Qi, whose spiritual energy field was still abundant after the fierce battle.

When everything settled down, Paru regained his senses and couldn't help but feel surprised.

Moreover, isn't Chenqi in such a good state right now?
Normally, one's physical strength should gradually weaken inside the coffin in the sea, but he was lively and energetic, far surpassing all of them.

Moreover, not only that, Chenqi also brought a tentacle merchant and a super ghost ship burning with green flames!
Paru asked curiously:
"Qi, how did this ship get here?"

Good question... The Ice Witch didn't rush to let Chen Qi into the room. She sipped her tea and showed a hint of curiosity.

Ships of this strength would require the use of extremely rare materials from B-tier rifts to build without the support of a powerful family.

No, in terms of strength alone, it could even be said that only materials with A-grade cracks can be forged!
Chen Qi was stunned for a moment.

This matter is extremely complicated.

To summarize, the sea god ate too much and owed him money, so he asked his followers to pay it back.

At this moment, the little crow, who had witnessed everything, had its pupils widened slightly, and it was difficult for it to describe the scene at that time.

She couldn't very well tell everyone that Chen Qi had sacrificed the Great Boss of the Ocean, the Lord of Condensation!

Chen Qi thought for a moment and concluded:
"I went through some indescribable things; to put it simply, I bought it in the merchant's coffin."

"bought?"

Upon hearing this, the Ice Witch stood up and glanced around at Chen Qi's ship.

The ghost ship, now fully transformed by the Merchant's Coffin, is no longer what it once was.

In addition to the most important restaurants, captain's cabin, medical room, witch's potion-making room, water sprite's rest room, conference room, and washroom, Chenqi has also specially prepared ten guest rooms, a large warehouse, and other vacant rooms to accommodate more facilities in the future.

The entire ship has been fully upgraded, enabling it not only to traverse the Misty Sea, but also, to some extent, to explore the unknown edge of the world.

Among them, the most powerful is the Ghost's Nether Sea Engine. The powerful Nether Sea Engine and the ship's hull allow the Ghost to use space leaps continuously, and at the same time, it has the ability to resist liberation!

The full power of the fourth-tier legendary Carroll, when it struck the Ghost, only caused some minor damage.

It should be noted that even the renowned Giant Shark warship of the Witch Sea could not withstand the full power of a fourth-tier expert!

"An interesting ship..."

The Ice Witch withdrew her curious gaze and waved her hand:

"Alright, come with me, Qi."

Now? Chen Qi was taken aback.

Without offering any further explanation, the haughty ice witch strode into Chen Qi's bedroom.

……

……

On the Ghost Ship, in the captain's bedroom.

Soon after, the Ice Witch skillfully sat on Chen Qi's captain's chair, swirling the flower tea in her hand and taking a sip.

The fragrant flower tea flowed slowly down her throat and into the Ice Witch's entire body.

Delicious! As expected of my disciple's flower, the Ice Witch's face flushed slightly, her white hair falling naturally to her shoulders, revealing an expression of enjoyment, like a happy ragdoll cat.

Although the Ice Witch is said to be ruthless and cold-blooded in legends, upon closer inspection, she doesn't seem as serious as the legends suggest... Chen Qi couldn't help but recall the scene where time seemed to freeze.

The Ice Witch gently set down her teacup, cupped her face in her hand, and said softly:
"Okay, take off your clothes."

"???"

Chen Qi raised an eyebrow, looking puzzled.

Come again?

What is this witch saying?
Chen Qi suddenly realized that it seemed like many people wanted to take off his clothes.

The Ice Witch blushed and said calmly:

"Don't misunderstand, I need to check for the sea monster disease on your back and assess your current strength."

"Only in this way can I give you a reward."

If Fen is not mistaken, it was Chen Qi who saved her.

As agreed, as the Witch Queen, she had to give Chen Qi a generous reward.

Click!

The Ice Witch snapped her fingers.

Soon, a tiny wormhole opened in the space, revealing the treasure hidden inside.

Chen Qi's eyes gently peered into the cave entrance.

Within that wormhole lie numerous treasures, all forbidden items that only a fifth-tier expert could possess!
A witch's treasure that doesn't belong to this era!

The Ice Witch said calmly:
“Take it off, I have plenty of treasures.”

"..."

Something sounds a little off.

The Ice Witch is a respectable person... Chen Qi thought for a moment, then took off his shirt, revealing the powerful muscles beneath.

During his time in the Witch Sea, his physical strength has once again broken through to a new level.

Before entering the Witch Sea, his physique was around 170 points.

After consuming a large amount of materials from the Merchant's Coffin, and with the addition of the Lantern Sea Medicine made from the White Sea Fruit, Chen Qi's physical condition has reached an astonishing 200 points in the past few days!
For a non-cup-type legend who doesn't significantly modify themselves, around 250 points is roughly the limit of their physical body.

In addition, Chen Qi vaguely sensed that his spiritual power was also increasing.

Although his spiritual power has not been elevated, in terms of combat strength alone, he is already capable of fighting any legend.

However, he did not use one of his trump cards, the monstrous 'Crimson Form', during this battle.

This battle did not satisfy him!

The Ice Witch's gaze fell on Chen Qi's surgically altered back as she took a sip of tea.

"Oh wow? Not bad!"

Afterwards, she carefully checked Chen Qi's spiritual energy field again.

Just as Fen said, Chenqi's strength should not be underestimated.

Aside from his spiritual power not having been sublimated, he is already a fourth-tier transcendent capable of standing alone. On the high seas today, no one can ignore his combat strength.

In the great era of the Rift Tide, legends will become more and more common, but to achieve this level in such a short time is extremely rare.

Immediately afterwards, the Ice Witch gently stroked Chen Qi's back with her cold hands and asked:

"Where did you acquire your deep-sea talent?"

The Ice Witch could clearly sense that Chen Qi possessed certain special talents.

These talents caused Chen Qi's body to exude an odor that she found utterly repulsive.

The scent unique to the deep sea!

The Ice Witch's sharp index finger gently dug into Chen Qi's back.

If Chen Qi doesn't answer properly, as the executor of the sea, she has to punish him.

Chen Qi took a deep breath and replied:
"A gift of inspiration."

Talent? The Ice Witch was taken aback.

Inspirational talent is a special state of spirituality.

Like Fen's innate talent for inspiration, Fen possessed an unawakened natural affinity from a young age. This special affinity allowed her to more easily perceive the beauty of extraordinary plants and master the skills of flower physiognomy.

Of course, these inspirational talents, which may seem chaotic and innate, are actually traceable.

For example, offerings from the sea god, pollution from another world, the curse of rift monsters, the bloodline blessings of one's family, and so on...

Marine Beast Disease, Inspirational Talent… The Ice Witch closed her eyes.

Within the Witch's Sea, those with the talent for deep-sea inspiration are not uncommon.

The Deep Sea Hunter, Whale Father, and Poseidon, the leader of the Poseidon Squad, are all individuals with exceptional talents.

What's truly surprising is that although Chenqi possesses the power of the deep sea, it shows no signs of being contaminated.

Within the Witch's Sea, those who wish to obtain this power inevitably become corrupted.

"Not a bad answer."

The Ice Witch nodded.

Although it sounds incredible, this possibility did exist in the Ice Witch's long memory.

On the contrary, it was the twists of fate that surprised the Ice Witch even more.

Why doesn't this world follow the guidance of fate? The Ice Witch frowned.

The only thing she could think of was the invasion of a forbidden rift beyond the A-level rift, which caused some deviations.

But no matter what, fate will eventually return to its proper anchor point.

The Ice Witch scanned Chen Qi from top to bottom.

Then she sat back down in the captain's chair, swirling the black tea in her hand:
"Not bad, I'm very satisfied. In this era, you are qualified to advance to the fifth rank."

Hmm? Chen Qi wasn't surprised by this answer.

He himself knew some methods to advance to the fifth rank, but those methods were too dangerous and required contact with ultra-high-level rifts.

The Ice Witch took a small sip of her red tea:
"Let's digest this first, and then I will explain the path to promotion in detail for you."

After speaking, the Ice Witch handed Chen Qi a page filled with spiritual runes.

Chen Qi took the book.

The text on the pages is written in an ancient rune, which meanders and intertwines, like nimble sprites leaping across the paper!
With a gentle touch, you can feel subtle energy flowing gently through your body!
Chen Qi's mind was suddenly filled with knowledge and boundless energy, and a prompt popped up in front of his eyes.

Witch's Page

Sexual characteristics: Book
Function: This rune page, crafted over twenty years by the Saint of the Book of the Ice Witch, can activate the spiritual potential of extraordinary individuals and rapidly help them elevate their spiritual power.

The Sage of Books' Note:

Are you still frustrated because you've been working hard and staying up all night, yet you still can't elevate your spiritual power?

Purchase the Witch's Page, and in one night, a miracle will be yours!

What kind of advertising slogan is this... Chen Qi gently rubbed the pages of the book.

Under normal circumstances, spiritual sublimation requires painstaking meditation and the assistance of a large amount of extraordinary resources.

Only a fifth-tier powerhouse can create the Witch's Page.

Additionally, precious A-grade crack materials are also required!
Although the notes are a bit strange, there is no doubt that this is an extremely rare and super rare item.

In the White Tower Federation, only the most distinguished and highly decorated Special Grade Hunters can obtain even a small page of a book!

Chen Qi accepted the book pages:

"Thank you, Witch."

The Ice Witch smiled slightly and then said:

"After I've dealt with these matters, I'll explain the method for advancing to the fifth rank to you."

"Next, please call Fen over."

"Fen?" Chen Qi asked in confusion.

He could vaguely guess the Ice Witch's purpose.

Inside the coffin in the sea, Finn's condition worsened again.

If it weren't for the medicine in the Merchant's Coffin, Fen's journey might have cost him twenty years of his lifespan just to maintain his body's normal function.

The Ice Witch took a sip of tea:

"Yes, I need to talk to her about something."

Chen Qi nodded, and finally asked:
"By the way, Ice Witch, is there anything you'd like to eat?"

Food? The Ice Witch swallowed a mouthful of water.

She hadn't eaten anything good in years.

In her dreams over the years, she has dreamed countless times of enjoying a grand feast.

The Ice Witch swallowed a mouthful of water, a terrifying thirst spreading from her stomach throughout her body.

I really want to eat some delicious roasted meat! I also want to eat some sweet cake!
However, food was extremely scarce in the Coffin of the Sea.

Reaching the exit of the Coffin of the Sea is not easy.

As the days go by, the Coffin in the Ocean will become increasingly dangerous.

Everyone else is seriously injured; now is not the time to be picky about food.

The Ice Witch said gently:
"Whatever, I'm not very hungry, I can eat anything, just cook whatever you want."

Chen Qi asked:

"Are you sure you have no requirements?"

The Ice Witch raised her head and added with considerable pride:

"It's true, I've practiced a special secret technique that allows me to go a month without eating anything without hibernating."

"I don't feel hungry at all right now!"

The Ice Witch's eyes curved slightly, exuding an inexplicable pride!
You didn't say that before... Chen Qi was speechless.

This guy's mouth is probably even harder than Finn's.

Never mind, let's make something delicious for the witch.

After all, the Ice Witch is really weak right now... Chen Qi took the Witch's Page, went to the deck, and called for Fen.

After Chen Qi left, the Ice Witch curiously looked around the bedroom.

Water sprite rug, desk, books on extraordinary knowledge, cookbooks...

On the windowsill, the little yellow flowers of the canary family!

and many more!

The little yellow flower of the canary family! The Ice Witch's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly.

In the canary family, small yellow flowers are given to the closest relatives!
You should know that even she, Fen's great teacher, the great witch who taught Fen countless things, only received a small yellow flower on her birthday, and it was even smaller than this one!
The relationship between Finn and that hunter is a bit too good... The Ice Witch gently bit her cup:

"Although he is strong and can control his power, he is indeed a despicable fellow..."

bang bang.

A soft knock sounded on the door.

"Come in."

The Way of the Ice Witch.

"Okay, teacher."

Fen dragged her tired body into the room and closed the door.

At this moment, some plasters for treating frostbite were applied to Fen's body:

"I'm sorry, teacher. The little crow doctor gave me a quick treatment. I'm late."

After speaking, Fen raised her head, straightened her chest, and tried her best to stand up straight.

Her teacher had taught her that as a witch, she must always maintain elegance and mystery, no matter when or where!

Fen vaguely remembers that in her mind, the teacher never made a mistake, and no matter what difficulties she encountered, she always had a calm and composed expression!

She had never seen her teacher before, and her face showed no fear, unease, embarrassment, panic, or dread.

Teachers are able to handle any unexpected situations properly.

That's why Fen trusted her teacher so much.

She believed that with an invincible teacher, all difficulties would be easily overcome.

After the battle, the Ice Witch looked at her disciple.

Just as the prophecy foretold, the little guy who once struggled to even walk has become stronger.

The Ice Witch said:

"Fen, take off your clothes."

"well???"

Fen's face immediately turned bright red; this was the first time she had ever heard anyone say that to her.

Fen's face turned almost completely red.

Why do you two both have the same expression? Do I look like an unserious person...? The Ice Witch said gently:
"I'm just checking your Blood Flower disease and assessing your spiritual field and physical strength."

Fen said helplessly:

"No, um, this is Qi's bedroom..."

"Take off!"

The Ice Witch stared intently at Fen, her face expressionless.

Okay... Fen turned around, trembling as she took off her clothes, revealing the bright red bloodstains on her back.

Fen's skin was very fair, like a meticulously crafted ceramic doll, or like a dewdrop at dawn.

However, on that porcelain-like back, crimson flowers grew wildly on the fragile skin.

One after another, clearly visible blood streaks take root beneath the fragile skin.

Beauty and fragility, cruelty coexist.

The Ice Witch sipped her floral tea, staring at Fen's back:

"As expected, this is not an ordinary blood flower disease; it's become very severe..."

"Fen, watch your body and how you use your strength, or you'll die soon!"

Fen put on her clothes and nodded hurriedly:

"I will be careful, teacher."

In that brief moment, the Ice Witch concealed her expression with her teacup, looked at the optimistic Fen, and sighed silently.

Just as fate would have it, Fen, you're really going to die soon...

This is the root of the disaster caused by the Canary family's misuse of the power of the rift. The only way to resolve it is to contact the rift contained by the Canary family.

This requires her to personally visit the Canary family and meet those stubborn old monsters.

However, whether we can survive the great calamity and leave the Witch Sea is still a question... Never mind, although she is my disciple, she was originally just a tool to revive me... The Ice Witch defended herself.

However, if it weren't for Chen Qi's help, Fen would probably have used up at least thirty more years of her lifespan...

At that time, even if I exhausted all my resources and begged the head of the Canary family, I probably still wouldn't be able to save Finn!
"Little Black Hair, thank you..." The Ice Witch silently thanked Chen Qi in her heart.

At this moment, Fen squinted her eyes, pursed her lips, raised her arms, puffed out her muscles, and said confidently:

"How was it? Teacher, didn't I become very strong!"

"Very strong?" The Ice Witch sized up Fen.

If it weren't for the life affinity and the ability to borrow lifespan in exchange for life, Fen's current physique would make her a fragile person who couldn't even withstand a single release.

"Such a weak body..." the Ice Witch remarked.

It was a stark contrast to Chen Qi's body!

Fen's physical strength is mostly only one-third of Chen Qi's.

No, in terms of spiritual energy field, it is far inferior to Chen Qi!

A small yellow flower sprouted from Fen's head:

"Teacher! I've become stronger!"

During these days, whenever she had free time, she devoted herself entirely to making medicine and practicing spiritual power!

Finn struck a spellcasting pose, showing off her aura of spiritual energy, which was as vast as a lake.

The Ice Witch murmured:
"A very mediocre level."

Fen asked in confusion:

What does "mediocrity" mean?

The Way of the Ice Witch:
"Simply put, he's a piece of trash!"

"Useless!" Fen felt as if she had been struck by lightning; the little yellow flower on her head withered instantly, turning into a sad little blue flower.

The witch pinched Fen's soft cheeks.

Is this the same witch in the image of fate, the one with cold eyes, weathered and worn, who fights two pirate generals at the same time?
Compared to Fen in her destiny, the Fen of today is at least half as weak!
The Ice Witch even suspected that she might not be a match for the Pirate General, the Dragon King.

And it seems to have gotten a little chubby.

"Too weak, Finn!"

The Ice Witch sighed.

But then, he smiled and said:

"However, Fen, you are healthier than I imagined, much, much healthier."

According to her original fate, Fen would already be riddled with wounds by now.

"Healthy!" Fen replied happily.

"Qi's cooking is delicious!"

So it was that kid who fed it… The Ice Witch thought to herself.

Immediately afterwards, Fen lowered her head and said softly:

"Teacher, you still look beautiful when you smile, just like before."

In Fen's memory, her teacher's smiles were mostly either the triumphant laughter of defeating an enemy or an elegant smile.

Most of the time, teachers have an extremely cold and aloof expression.

She rarely shows such a bright smile.

Did I laugh? The Ice Witch paused for a moment, then said calmly:

"As a witch, eating too much delicious food is not a good thing."

Is that so...? Finn thought for a moment.

Ice represents ideals and asceticism, and her teacher is also a celibate ascetic witch.

Avoiding overeating is also an essential lesson in elegance for any witch.

After the Ice Witch finished speaking, she gently brushed her snow-white hair back, rested her chin on one hand, and once again revealed a calm and confident expression:
"Fen, remember, as a witch, you must always maintain elegance."

However, before she could finish speaking, she smelled a fragrance.

A disgusting smell of meat!
(End of this chapter)