novelraw Chapter 111: Departure, Rift Sea!
Chapter 111: Departure, Rift Sea!
"Do you really believe that luck alone can keep us from encountering the Coastal Apex Predators?"
The Flower Witch asked seriously.
That place was the Sea Monster Gorge in the Rift Sea, a location infamous for its sea beasts!
The Flower Witch often lifted the flower that covered her eyes, revealing her bright gaze.
She sensed the scent of lies on Chen Qi!
Although the Flower Witch seemed simple-minded, she was especially sensitive in many ways... Chen Qi thought for a moment and replied:
"Thirty percent luck, thirty percent caution, and forty percent strength."
So it wasn’t just luck... The Flower Witch faintly detected this.
Although Chen Qi spoke of luck, deep down, he was probably already trembling with fear.
Undoubtedly, for a newly promoted second-tier Transcendent, the Sea Monster Gorge was a terrifying place.He could have just relied on running his restaurant to make money, and after working for half a year, he could buy several Shadow Affinity skill cards.
Despite how difficult it was, he never mentioned payment first.
Why?
Why was he completely unafraid?
Suddenly, the Flower Witch understood something.
Could it be that he was so brave because of me?
The Flower Witch blushed, a small pink flower wobbled atop her head.
Touched!
I must prepare medicine to repay him well in the future.
"What a dazzling little pink flower, like a cowlick, what is that pink flower again?"
Chen Qi grumbled silently in his heart.
The Flower Witch used flowers to express emotions, so the player forums recorded many of her flowers.
For example, a white flower symbolized daydreaming.
A blood-red flower symbolized absolute fury.
But pink flowers were very rare.
They seemed to appear only when she was extremely happy or shy.
Chen Qi furrowed his brow; he roughly guessed what the Flower Witch was thinking.
However, the Flower Witch was apparently overthinking...
Chen Qi had wanted to go to the Sea Monster Gorge anyway.
Even if the Flower Witch hadn’t come, he would have gone to the Rift Sea.
Chen Qi clapped his hands: "Alright, Flower Witch, let’s get ready. You rest for a while. Tomorrow, we head to the Rift Sea. How about that?"
Chen Qi handed the Deepsea Water Spirit No.1 to the Flower Witch as a cushion.
"Mm!"
The Flower Witch happily sat cross-legged on the Deepsea Water Spirit, wobbling like a roly-poly toy.
Chen Qi opened the Ice Demon Pirates’ sea map.
The Sea Monster Gorge was located on the eastern side of the Rift Sea. Nearby was a Sea Monster Island.
Now, under the influence of the Dimensional Tide, this island had gathered a large number of adventurers.
Their primary destination was the Sea Monster Island near the Sea Monster Gorge.
Even using the Deepsea Water Spirit booster, it took at least three days’ journey.
Along the way, Flower Island and Honey Island could serve as temporary rest stops.
First of all, no matter what, heading to the Rift Sea required a reason and a cover identity.
Being a chef was the best identity.
Chen Qi planned to sell some barbecue and takoyaki on the restaurant boat during the voyage.
Although his spiritual energy field had changed, because he had just been promoted, the aura of Shadow Affinity was still present.
An honest person skilled in barbecue and cooking couldn’t be a villain, right?
He would go to Moonstone City to buy barbecue ingredients, food, fresh water, and also some oil for the small houseboat’s steam engine.
And chef’s clothes.
Medical supplies like a first aid kit could be fully handled by the Flower Witch.
Besides that, for a long voyage, it was best to prepare some entertainment items.
Like Monopoly, marbles, or Gwent cards.
If nothing else worked, he could squeeze the Deepsea Water Spirit.
Finally, he had to figure out a way to distract the Flower Witch to the White Tree Shallows and squeeze out all the Ghostfire Oil.
Chen Qi clapped his hands:
"Not much to prepare. The most critical thing is intelligence. If Mentor An arrives at the Sea Monster Island before me, I can ask her for information."
After finalizing the plan, Chen Qi began to act.
Once preparations were complete, they would set off for the Rift Sea!
Traveling with the Flower Witch should be quite enjoyable!
The Flower Witch smiled as well; she also felt that sailing at sea would be pleasant.
...
...
In the blink of an eye, three days passed.
Rift Sea.
The sky was covered by heavy black clouds, like a massive black curtain, occasionally rumbling and striking lightning, as if the Sea Goddess was roaring in anger.
"So sleepy, why did I have to drive myself?"
Chen Qi wearily steered the small houseboat through this dangerous sea area.
Apart from sea beasts, due to the Rift’s pollution, the weather here was more extreme than the near seas.
During these three days of sailing, they encountered three full storms!
Fortunately, relying on the joint effort of him and the Flower Witch, they successfully weathered the storms.
Now, the Flower Witch was soaked through, exhausted like a collapsed slime.
Chen Qi shook his head; he had overestimated the small houseboat’s endurance for long voyages.
After this mission, he couldn’t save money anymore—he had to upgrade the small houseboat from top to bottom.
"I hope we can land soon..."
At this moment, a large black lump of a black lumpfish popped its huge black head above the sea surface.
The black lumpfish was a clumsy sea beast that used its head to ram boats, posing little threat and having little value.
Undoubtedly, its target was Chen Qi.
Chen Qi turned his head and glared fiercely at the black lumpfish with tired eyes.
The black lumpfish immediately withdrew its intentions and slunk away.
It was just like humans scaring each other away with their eyes.
Chen Qi realized that if he showed some anger, many weak sea beasts would just run away.
The black lumpfish wasn’t valuable at all.
Chen Qi shook his head again.
During the long sea voyage, all he wanted was to land as soon as possible.
Without radar equipment, he had no idea how much longer it would take to reach Sea Monster Island in the Rift Sea.
This anxious, torturous feeling was enough to drive someone mad.
Judging by the weather, if they didn’t reach the island soon, he and the Flower Witch would definitely encounter another storm.
Just then, Chen Qi heard a roaring sound.
A massive steel giant ship passed by his side.
The flag on the ship showed a raging storm, and within the storm was a hammer of scales symbolizing order.
The Storm Hammer was the symbol of the navy.
This was a naval vessel!
Chen Qi looked toward the distance.
At the horizon, he saw a pitch-black island.
Sea Monster Island!
"Finally arrived!"
Chen Qi cheered inwardly.
If they sailed another day, he and the Flower Witch would have definitely gone insane on the boat.
In front of the island, besides the naval giant ship, dozens of huge ships, like giants, surrounded Sea Monster Island.
The Deer Head, armored vessels, Storm Hammer navy ships, White Pigeon expedition ships...
For adventurers unafraid of death, the rift was resources, it was oil, it was money!
As a rift-dense Sea Monster Gorge, many forces didn’t want to miss this precious opportunity!
Chen Qi confirmed that his restaurant boat’s flag was fine, then accelerated toward Sea Monster Island’s port.
The small houseboat stopped between two large ships.
His little boat looked pitiful, weak, and helpless compared to these giants.
"Is my boat too small..."
Chen Qi excitedly glanced around; except for fishing boats, his small houseboat was actually the smallest.
Those who dared to come to Sea Monster Island, aside from some small merchant ships, were all heavily armed large ships!
"Phew! The air on land!"
Chen Qi took a deep breath.
He walked over to the Flower Witch and patted the drooping Flower Witch.
"What? I still want to keep sleeping..."
The Flower Witch hugged the Deepsea Water Spirit, unwilling to get up.
And you’re still trying to lie in bed?
"..."
Chen Qi said speechlessly:
"Miss Witch, get up, we’ve arrived."
"Arrived?!"
The Flower Witch suddenly got up and immediately put on her cloak.
Going ashore!