Witch, I Swear I’m Not a Deep Sea Ancient God!

Chapter 281: Deep Sea Resistance and Ice Comprehension

"……"

What kind of looks are those? Are you going to eat me? Chen Qi looked at the White Tower Hunters in surprise.

The White Tower Hunters wore expressions of anticipation—no, it could even be described as ravenous. After prolonged naval combat and significant physical exertion during the night, they had reached the absolute limits of hunger.

Everyone's stamina had been pushed to its breaking point.

Earlier, when Chen Qi prepared the Golden Fish, everyone had realized he might be a decent chef.

"I'll handle the cooking. You all gather the ingredients," Chen Qi said.

He then directed the team to start collecting medicinal herbs from across the island.

Even though this place was the boss room of the Dragonflower Archipelago, since they were already here, they absolutely had to take something with them before leaving!

Especially since this island had too many rare materials!

Dragon Tamer King, I'll be taking these medicinal herbs off your hands... Chen Qi spent some time gathering the island's resources.[You obtained Bloodstrength Grass. After processing, it can increase constitution, strength, and improve blood circulation...]

[You obtained Moonlight Chives. After consumption, it can boost your energy levels...]

[You obtained Dragon Gall Flower. After processing, it can enhance the constitution and strength of dragon-type creatures...]

[You obtained Lightning-Struck Wood. After processing, it can increase lightning resistance and improve adaptability to thunder elements...]

[You obtained Wind-Facing Grass. After processing, it can improve your agility...]

......

Before he knew it, Chen Qi had collected a full basket of materials.

"This island is really rich!" Chen Qi couldn't help but marvel.

Among them were many materials used for nurturing pet beasts—creatures that could gain significant enhancements just by direct consumption.

Beyond that, there were various materials that could boost constitution, strength, and endurance.

This should cover at least two months' worth of medicinal supplies... Chen Qi rubbed his hands together, feeling impressed.

With so many rare medicinal materials, breaking through 150 points in constitution would just be a matter of two months.

I never expected such abundant rewards... After organizing the medicinal materials with the water spirits, Chen Qi returned to the central area of the island.

By now, night had fallen, and Melanie and the others had already set up the roasting frame.

A pile of dry firewood was carefully arranged, with flames roaring fiercely and crackling loudly.

Chen Qi held a thick wooden stick, occasionally adding more dry wood to the fire to make the flames burn even brighter, simultaneously illuminating the transcendent ingredients arranged around them.

There was the recently captured transcendent ostrich, carefully cooked and emitting an enticing aroma; fresh fruits and vegetables picked from the forest, colorful and refreshingly delicious; along with several bottles of premium fruit wine, adding a festive atmosphere to this outdoor meal.

Chen Qi took out cumin powder, lightly rubbed his fingers, and sprinkled it.

Fragrant, incredibly fragrant... The White Tower Hunters, who should have maintained table manners, had completely abandoned etiquette, all drooling uncontrollably.

[You have cooked Honey Glazed Ostrich Leg...]

[You have cooked Fire Dragon Grass Grilled Fish...]

[You have cooked Transcendent Grilled Chives...]

Everyone gathered around the bonfire like children, snatching the freshly grilled skewers.

"This is really delicious, sir. Are you a transcendent chef?" Glasses-wearing hunter Aelor happily took a bite of ostrich leg.

"You could say that..." Chen Qi replied quietly.

Melanie then asked: "By the way, Black Hunter, what exactly are you and the Flower Witch trying to achieve?"

Everyone showed curious expressions. They were surprised to discover that although Black Hunter's transformation was terrifying, he was actually quite easy to get along with.

"Reviving a monster," Chen Qi said with a hint of teasing.

Fen's goal was to open the Witch's Coffin and resurrect the Ice Witch to prevent the impending catastrophe.

However, this objective remained extremely challenging for both of them.

Moreover, Chen Qi still wasn't certain whether the Ice Witch, who enjoyed hunting deep sea monsters, would attack him.

"Oh..." Melanie didn't press further. Instead, she drank another cup of wine and changed the subject: "Is what the newspaper said true? Did the Flower Witch whip you, or did you whip the Flower Witch..."

Everyone was shocked. Their captain was truly brave, daring to ask Black Hunter such a question.

Chen Qi fell silent for a moment.

Melanie drank more wine, her face flushed red: "Black Hunter little brother, please, tell us!"

Captain Melanie, you're so bold! The team members inwardly admired her.

People in this world really enjoy gossip too... Chen Qi rolled his eyes at Melanie and said: "Rumors. Right now, I'm the one pinning her to the ground and beating her!"

Chen Qi took a sip of fruit wine, a faint smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

He had to admit that previously, he was completely no match for the Flower Witch.

But times had changed!

Now, as long as Fen didn't activate her Release, she absolutely wasn't his opponent.

You could even say it was a crushing dominance!

Next time we meet, it would be perfect to spar with Fen... Chen Qi thought to himself. He and the Flower Witch hadn't actually fought yet.

"Right now? So the rumors were reversed—Black Hunter used his tentacles to whip the Flower Witch..." Melanie blinked, her imagination running wild.

The hunters sat around the bonfire, sharing recent hunting experiences and amusing stories, with laughter and cheers rising and falling.

They talked about returning to the Book Tower, delivering the deep blue fire, the shocked expressions of the Book Tower's upper management, the Book Elder's power, and speculation about whether the Book Tower would sail into the Witch Sea...

Unconsciously, everyone fell asleep, sleeping soundly. Even the night watch Aelor looked utterly exhausted.

Chen Qi set down the lantern he had used for his Lamp Keeper techniques, then stood up and walked out from the woods toward the open sea.

"The moon is really full tonight—" Chen Qi looked up at the night sky.

Out on the sea, the Ghost Ship made clanking sounds.

Has Little Mary still not repaired the ship? Chen Qi thought for a moment, then used his sea walking ability to move across an uninhabited stretch of ocean before quietly taking out the Lake Sword.

Following the cipher instructions, he used dark fire under the moonlight to heat the Lake Sword to a specific temperature on the open sea.

As he reached the specified temperature, the stone surface of the Lake Sword began to crack, revealing its interior—a glowing blue ice stick...

Its temperature was so extreme that the surrounding seawater showed obvious signs of freezing.

Hmm, feels like an ice pop, and it emits an incredibly powerful deep sea aura!

Is this some kind of edible item obtained from the deep sea? Chen Qi thought for a moment before taking a bite.

Weirdly sweet... Chen Qi chewed a few times, and soon the entire Lake Sword had been consumed.

Quickly, an intense cold sensation spread throughout his entire body.

Beneath his skin, it felt as if countless tiny cold currents were flowing through his meridians, repairing every cell and healing every hidden injury.

[You have consumed the Lake Sword. Your Spiritual Core has increased. Your inspiration has increased by 50 points! Constitution has increased by 10 points!]

[You have gained Medium Deep Sea Resistance. You can now immune to special powers of deep sea monsters and master this power!]

[You have gained Minor Ice Affinity. You can now study ice-phase skills.]

[You have gained Ocean Domain Affinity. While at sea, you can more easily master all domain skills related to the ocean and water.]

[You have gained passive ability 'Ocean Walker.' While at sea, you gain stamina recovery and spiritual energy recovery.]

Chen Qi took a deep breath as he felt this tremendous power surging through his body. The Lake Sword's enhancements were even greater than he had imagined.

A 50-point inspiration boost—this was an absolutely terrifying increase!

My current inspiration was only at 85 points... Chen Qi felt the entire world gradually becoming more transparent to him.

As he consumed the Lake Sword, numerous ripples began forming at his feet.

"???"

Chen Qi looked up in surprise to discover that the calm sea had suddenly become turbulent with waves.

Is it the wind? He blinked curiously.

However, the waves grew larger and larger, and he was clearly at the center of this turbulence!

Wait, it's not the wind—it's sea creatures from several kilometers around, all swarming toward him.

"Huh?"

Chen Qi looked around. The situation didn't seem right.

Wait, why are there so many sea creatures?

Chen Qi was inwardly shocked. The range of his Deep Sea Affinity's influence seemed to have expanded.

No, to be precise, his Deep Sea Affinity seemed to have evolved.