Witch, I'm really not the Deep Sea Ancient God!

Chen Qi turned his head aside.

At this moment, what should have been a spectacle of bright lights and bustling noise during the return to port was in utter chaos due to the Black Pig Shark's attack, blade storms, and many other disturbances.

The air was thick with the briny scent of seawater and the grumbling of people, weaving into an almost suffocating sense of oppression.

Two captains walked past Chen Qi, cursing at the navy stationed at the dock:

"What the hell is the navy good for if they can't even take down the Black Whale Group's Black Pig Shark? If it weren't for running into the Flower Witch's little flower boat, we'd all be dead!"

"Quit talking to these useless naval officers, the Blood Blade Pirate Group has announced that they're taking over the Black Pig Shark matter! Wait for the Blood Blade Pirate Group, because if you wait for these navy guys, our Black Mine City will have the Deep Sea Titan descend upon us too!"

The navy immediately pushed one of the captains:

"What are you saying? Do you know who you're talking to? Do you know how strong the Black Pig Shark is?"

"Want to start a fight, do you? Do you know that the employer behind me is the Magic Bullet Company!"

The two groups quickly drew their curved blades and started fighting.

They're starting a fight just like that? Chen Qi dodged to avoid a navy officer who stumbled toward him.

The reasons these two groups were fighting were indeed blunt and crude.

The investigator shrugged helplessly.

In Black Mine City, he had already grown accustomed to this kind of unsophisticated environment.

He then reminded Chen Qi:

"You see for yourself, my friend, if you plan to set sail, please be fully prepared. This is no place for coastal sailing, and even if you avoid the dangerous routes, you still might encounter danger. If possible, you might go to Black Mine City's Seal Logistics; they've been offering bodyguard services lately."

"Hmm, I understand."

Chen Qi then gathered some information before he faced the sea breeze and walked towards his houseboat.

The Blood Blade Pirate Group, the Flower Witch, and the Black Pig Shark…

In the original plot, the Flower Witch would form an alliance with the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Blade Witch on Sea Flower Island!

But now, because of his intervention, the Flower Witch and the Blood Blade Pirate Group were completely unacquainted.

The Flower Witch, on Black Mine City, would also ally with the Blood Blade Pirate Group for a grim sea battle against the Black Whale Group.

This battle was also the first time the Flower Witch unleashed her power in release, staining the sea with blood and gaining fame.

That was one of the few victories of the Flower Witch.

But now, the Flower Witch had no help from the Blood Blade Pirate Group; her teammate had gone from the formidable Blood Blade Pirate Group to the newbie at sea, Chen Qi…

Could the Flower Witch defeat the Black Pig Shark? Could she defeat the ships of the Black Whale Group?

Perhaps, the Flower Witch's situation was more perilous than I had imagined… Chen Qi tapped his forehead, a faint sense of foreboding creeping over him.

But now, he had no way to meet up with the Flower Witch.

Despite the Flower Witch's abstract hiding method, she wouldn't let others find her easily.

"It's better to deal with Levin's matter first…"

Chen Qi shook his head.

The treasure Levin was searching for involved the Deep Sea Hunter and the Ice Witch.

Perhaps, he might encounter the Flower Witch on his journey to complete the mission.

Chen Qi returned to his cozy little boat, entered the captain's room, and prepared to steer the ship into the dangerous waters teeming with sea creatures.

If he was to reveal his identity as the Black Hunter, tomorrow would not be suitable for receiving Levin at the dock.

A dangerous area was far more fitting to welcome Levin!

"Vaku vaku (Master! Master!)"

At that moment, the Deep Sea Water Elves had also had their rest, and after not seeing their master for a full day, they immediately crowded around him.

Chen Qi petted the Deep Sea Water Elves.

"Activate!"

Following that, Chen Qi took a deep breath and activated the Ghost Ship's overload mode!

Ghost Ship, Ghost Fire Mode, activate!

Accompanied by a rustling sound.

The patterns on the ship's hull seemed to grow deeper, each line concealing ancient secrets, and the entire vessel appeared to age a hundred years in an instant, becoming decrepit.

Eerie green flames burst forth from the deck, whipping up gusts of chill wind, and instantly, the entire ship filled with a sinister and terrifying atmosphere!

This was the power of the Ghost Fire core… Chen Qi looked around his vessel.

Now, his houseboat still had the air of a Ghost Ship.

Quite good! Chen Qi smiled faintly.

Now, this ship should have no problem fooling Levin.

Immediately afterward, Chen Qi returned to the bedroom and glanced at Water Elf No. 1, who was still deep in slumber.

Water Elf No. 1 was motionless, only the brief rising and falling of its body hinted at a sign of life.

"Still haven't recovered? Come on…"

Chen Qi touched No. 1 and, after replenishing its water, went back to the bedroom to plan for the next day. Then he began to practice meditation.

Unconsciously, the night passed.

Chen Qi leaned tiredly on his chair, his gaze fixed on the small yellow flowers on the windowsill under the moonlight.

"Hopefully tomorrow's events will proceed smoothly…"

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The next day, at the docks of Black Mine City.

The sun shone brightly, the sky was clear, and it was a perfect opportunity to go to sea.

Levin was wearing heavy armor and had a specialized blunderbuss gun slung at his waist.

"Stay calm, stay calm, Levin. As long as the firepower is strong, nobody can touch you!"

He recalled yesterday's events and still had an ominous premonition.

Although the other party showed a black card, the more he thought about it, the more it seemed like a scam!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"If he dares to cheat me, I'll let his throat feel the power of the Fire Dragon blunderbuss gun and taste the flavor of justice,"

Levin muttered to himself.

He went to the agreed spot, looked around warily, but did not see any sign of Chen Qi.

It's more like, there was nobody around at all.

"You've got to be kidding me; was I duped?"

Levin mumbled to himself.

Just then, a small figure covered with cloth suddenly scurried to his feet and handed him a slip of paper.

"Wakuvaku! (Here you go!)"

Before Levin could get a good look at the little one, it had already vanished into the crowd.

"Beast Tamer???"

Levin opened the paper suspiciously.

It clearly stated that to board the ship, one must take a steamboat to a designated spot first.

Levin was anxious in his heart:

"They want to pick me up outside, so that's how it is. Behind this, is it a pirate ship?"

It went without saying, a ship unable to enter the port could only belong to pirates.

Levin was someone with a strong sense of justice in his heart; he despised most pirates except for the Ice Witch Pirate Group.

But as long as it wasn't the Black Whale Group or the Sea Gods Group's ship, he was barely able to accept it.

"Don't be afraid, when the time comes, I can take out my new blunderbuss gun and aim it at his forehead. That way, he surely won't attack me."

Levin hesitated for a long time at the dock but eventually hired a steamboat to go out to sea, heading in the direction of the meeting.

The steamboat kept heading towards the distant horizon.

Meanwhile, from below the ship, a 'wakuvaku' could occasionally be heard.

After an unknown amount of time, a rusty wreck of a ship appeared in the distance.

This ship… A sense of crisis suddenly rose in Levin's heart, and he immediately took out his blunderbuss gun!

The other party was actually trying to trick him with a medium-sized wreck!

Such a ship was simply unable to reach his destination! It couldn't withstand sea beasts, let alone storms!

He angrily and frustratedly raised his blunderbuss gun, aiming at the ship's bow!

"I must protect my own safety."

But the next second, he froze completely!

A man dressed in Hunter's clothes, all black, appeared on the side of the ship, looking down at him from a high vantage point, as if gazing upon an ant.

Levin's pupils constricted sharply and he swallowed a gulp of water.

In the burning green fire, the man said only one simple word.

"Board."