novelraw Chapter 139: Bloody Bounty Notice
Chapter 139: Bloody Bounty Notice
Caw caw caw! A flock of pitch-black ravens scattered bounty notices from the sky before swiftly departing.
Immediately, an uproar erupted across the harbor.
"Hey hey, what kind of joke is this? Who delivered these bounty notices here!"
"Daring to throw Blackfin Crew's bounty notices into our navy territory!"
"Hurry and catch whoever spread these notices!"
"??"
Chen Qi removed the bounty notice covering his vision and unfolded it.
The notice was made of parchment, with a deep crimson blood shark drawn on its back, emitting a strong metallic scent.
This format wasn't the navy's bounty notice—it was the Blackfin Crew's bloody bounty notice!
Compared to ordinary bounties, the bloody bounty notice offered greater rewards and eliminated complicated procedures to claim the prize.The Blackfin Crew would fulfill their promise immediately and show utmost respect to successful claimants.
Even if the claimant was the Crew's enemy, they would still pay the reward.
Previously, Palu, captain of the Ice Demon Pirates, and Little Red Riding Hood from the Blood Blade Pirates had claimed rewards from the Blackfin Crew multiple times.
On the high seas, the Blackfin Crew's bloody bounty notice carried far more weight than the navy's troublesome bounties.
In Witch Sea, the last targets of bloody bounty notices were Little Red Riding Hood from the Blood Blade Pirates and the mechanic from the Ice Demon Pirates.
These individuals were all prominent figures in Witch Sea!
Chen Qi's mouth slightly fell open.
This bounty notice only listed two targets:
Him and the Flower Witch!
Capturing the Flower Witch came with a staggering reward of fifty million Shell Coins, plus the Blackfin Crew promised to award a legendary fourth-tier profession card!
As for Chen Qi himself, his bounty reached thirty million, along with a third-tier profession card upon capture!
Moreover, unlike navy bounties, this notice emphasized one crucial point:
Capture alive!
Delivering corpses would earn no reward—instead, the Blackfin Crew would skin the perpetrators alive.
"Alive? This serious..."
A faint smile curled on Chen Qi's lips.
Even without Captain Blackeye revealing his involvement, he'd still become the Blackfin Crew's wanted target!
The Flower Witch possessed Witch Sea's secret knowledge, so the Crew wanted her alive!
But why capture me alive too?
Chen Qi pondered briefly.
Most likely, it was because of Ember's Touch—a lost artifact someone might recognize.
Second, it could be due to his performance at sea.
They might want to recruit Chen Qi into the Blackfin Crew.
Neither possibility was good news... Chen Qi tossed the notice into the sea and started the engine.
At least for now, the Blackfin Crew didn't know his true identity.
Rather than fear, Chen Qi felt a faint smile emerge!
Since he was already caught in this storm, he might as well enjoy the tempest instead of fleeing!
Let the storm rage even fiercer!
Chen Qi steered his small houseboat toward the offshore waters, heading for his White Tree base.
Unnoticed by him, a familiar gaze locked onto his figure.
A young black-haired girl sat atop a wooden crate, tilting her head to watch the departing houseboat.
Staring at its owner's retreating back, she felt an odd sense of familiarity.
She blinked her lively large eyes:
"No, he couldn't be alive. He's already dead."
Besides, even if he survived, how could a sickly person come here?
The black-haired girl unfolded the Blackfin Crew's bounty notice and murmured:
"Getting targeted by Big Mom... poor guy, poor Flower Witch, poor Black Hunter."
She shook her head—many things were beyond a minor doctor's ability to prevent.
With a long sigh, she boarded the ship bound for Sea Monster Island:
"Today's weather should be nice. Pity I couldn't get barbecue before returning."
......
Across the vast endless sea, the storm raged like an enraged beast.
The lingering sunset had been devoured by thick clouds, staining the sky ink-black.
Torrential rain poured down as if determined to drown the world beneath its endless curtain.
An unprecedented tempest!
Chen Qi stood on deck, desperately bailing water from his boat.
As he left Sea Monster Island, a special notification appeared:
[You've completed the mission—Traveling Assassin:
Description: Traveler, you've completed a journey with a witch!
Evaluation: A (You ventured into the legendary Sea Monster Gorge and witnessed the mythical sea witch.)
Reward: 3000 Spirit Points.]
His second-tier profession mission was successfully completed.
3000 Spirit Points—a massive windfall!
Yet Chen Qi had no time to celebrate.
Because his small houseboat was flooding!
This storm could swallow his vessel whole!
The tiny boat was being mercilessly battered by towering waves.
Chen Qi could only try damage control.
"Number One, Three, Four—steady the boat!"
"Little Green Algae, stop singing your rain prayer! The storm's bad enough!"
"Sea Cloud, get back here! Stop pretending to be a storm cloud!"
The Deepsea Water Spirits clung to the boat, struggling to stabilize it.
Chen Qi exerted all his strength, hoping to survive this tempest.
This was his first experience with such a devastating storm!
He absolutely had to endure this!
"I can make it!" Chen Qi shouted.
The moment his words faded, a thunderous explosion erupted!
"......"
Chen Qi slowly stopped moving and looked down.
Thick, scorching smoke rose from beneath his feet!
The scent of something burning!
"......"
The houseboat's speed plummeted instantly!
Chen Qi swept his soaked hair back.
His boat's engine had finally exploded! Completely destroyed!
When it rains, it pours...
Who knew such misfortune would strike right after parting with the Flower Witch.
"Is my luck stat too low..."
Chen Qi slumped weakly against the boat, gazing at the downpour.
If the Flower Witch were here, she could at least perform a magic trick.
Sigh. First day missing the Flower Witch.
Chen Qi sighed and pulled out the Ice Demon Pirates' nautical chart.
His current position should be near offshore waters' edge.
With the engine dead, he could only activate the backup "Water Spirit Engine."
Given the spirits' current state, reaching Moonstone City would take at least three days.
No, probably five...
Chen Qi shook his head.
Three days confined on this tiny boat would drive him mad—he might even do strange things to the water spirits.
While fast, the houseboat's storm resistance and combat capabilities were pitiful.
"After returning, I must upgrade my ship..."
"Look on the bright side—things couldn't possibly get worse."
Chen Qi tried comforting himself.
Then the next second, thunderous rumbling reached his ears!
A massive merchant ship gradually emerged behind him.
Chen Qi immediately stuffed Little Green Algae underwater before looking up at the mountainous vessel.
It stood unshaken even in this violent storm!
As the distance closed, the enormous ship grew clearer in Chen Qi's vision.
His gaze traveled upward.
Deckhands in raincoats and helmets bustled about, battling the storm.
Suddenly, a busy blonde sailor noticed the pitiful Chen Qi.
Before Chen Qi could speak, the terrified sailor shouted through the rain:
"Brother! Run! The ghost ship is catching up!"
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