novelraw Chapter 294: Final Preparations
Chapter 294: Final Preparations
Perhaps I could also raise a dragon-attribute big dog... Chen Qi leaned his hands on the ship's railing, looking down at the layered waves upon the sea.
Although he possessed Deep Sea Affinity, he currently lacked the ability for high-speed movement within the ocean.
To obtain high-speed underwater mobility, there were four common methods: flesh surgery, Beast Transformer profession cards, special mechanical equipment, and the most common - skill cards.
Flesh surgery required extensive body modification with extremely high failure rates, underwater movement equipment was too slow, and skill cards needed extensive system skill card setups.
With my talent, if combined with high-speed underwater mobility, my survival rate on these seas would dramatically improve.
In the short term, I cannot enhance my underwater movement speed, but sea dragons that live long-term in the ocean are the speed kings of these waters... Chen Qi thought this, feeling somewhat delighted, unable to resist pacing back and forth, brimming with ambition.
Can humans swim faster in the ocean than sea dragons?
If he could control Coastal Apex Predators and use them for movement across the seas, his strategic retreat capability on the ocean would be massively enhanced!
Then he could freely rob pirate crews on the high seas!
Of course, all this depended on whether he could successfully form a contract with a sea dragon.The Dragon Contract Card could establish contracts between Transcendents and tamed beasts. Once a contract was formed, even without words, the tamed beast could sense its master's intentions and act accordingly.
Now, the only question was whether any sea dragon would form a contract with me... Chen Qi thought quietly.
First, this Dragon Contract Card absolutely couldn't form contracts with high-tier dragonkin, so his only remaining option was the Blackship Sea Dragon Coastal Apex Predator.
Chen Qi wasn't a beast tamer and lacked heart affinity. Whether he could successfully form a contract ultimately depended on the Blackship Sea Dragon's affinity toward him and the contract card's own power.
"I might need to return to the coastal waters..."
Chen Qi leaned against the ship's side and said quietly.
"Coastal waters?"
Burry immediately patted his chest, letting out a relieved sigh:
"Right, we all need to return to coastal waters. No matter how arrogant these Blackfin Crew pirates are, they wouldn't dare attack Moonstone City. As long as we stay in Moonstone City, forget the Dragon Tamer King, even the Pirate King Whale Father would have to obediently watch from outside the walls!"
Chen Qi and Fen simultaneously glanced at Burry.
Cowardly dog!
Chen Qi explained:
"The Dragon Tamer King attacked Haibao Number One. The navy won't let this slide easily. Eventually, the naval fleet will inevitably engage in a major battle with the Dragon Tamer King.
Our objective is to take advantage of their fighting to raid the Dragon Tamer King's backyard, secure the Moon Island Flower, and complete our advancement."
"The Dragon Tamer King?"
Burry had seen Dragon Tamer Jie before. He truly couldn't imagine how their fragile ships on the sea could steal something right under the Black Thunder Dragon King's gaze.
Just one look could mean death!
Fen took a deep breath and asked:
"When will you return?"
"As soon as possible. I might need to purchase some bullets and special equipment too.
For this operation, we'll likely face a legend head-on. And unlike Carol, while Dragon Tamer Jie might be susceptible to your Release control, the Black Thunder Dragon King probably won't be."
My Release won't work... Fen gritted her teeth. Chen Qi's words felt like a sharp sword piercing her heart.
Her trump card on the high seas was 'Blooming Bloodflower,' a floral aspect Release that could even control legends.
This was why Fen had confidence that they could escape even when facing legends.
But as Chen Qi said, Blooming Bloodflower had a chance of failure when dealing with massive creatures.
Even so, Qi still wants to help me... Fen gently bit her lip, momentarily unsure how to express her gratitude, and could only nod.
Chen Qi handed a communication card to Fen.
The communication card made by Melanie would allow them to maintain remote contact.
At this time, there should be quite a few passenger ships returning to Moonstone City... Chen Qi said with a low laugh:
"Fen, I don't need my own ship to return to coastal waters. When I leave, I'll entrust this ship and the water spirits to your care. Please stay safe.
Oh, and if you find the sofa uncomfortable, you can sleep in my bed too."
Entrusting the ship to me, and even letting me sleep in your... bed... Fen nodded excitedly:
"Mm!"
Burry stood between the two, his head somewhat confused:
"Wait, you two want to steal something from the Dragon Tamer King's backyard?"
Have these two always been this reckless? Burry was suddenly shocked. Even he, from the Ice Demon Pirates and a genius mechanic from Steam Hand Workshop, wouldn't dare scheme against the Dragon Tamer King!
The Dragon Tamer King was different from other legends - he showed almost no extra emotion toward humans.
Chen Qi looked up and said:
"Yes, Burry. Can you contact the Ice Demon Pirates?"
If the Ice Demon Pirates could help, this operation would definitely proceed smoothly without obstacles!
Burry let out a long sigh:
"The captain and vice-captain discovered a Witch relics site. Most of our crew members have joined this operation."
Witch relics sites - the Ice Demon Pirates spent most of their time exploring various lost places... Chen Qi asked curiously:
"Hmm? Then why are you still at sea? Do you have some mission?"
Burry turned his head aside and muttered quietly:
"They think I'm dead weight..."
From his expression, one could see clear dissatisfaction.
Hmm... completely impossible to refute... Chen Qi patted Burry's shoulder:
Hearing this, Burry smiled confidently:
"Really? I think so too. When the mecha and mechanical soldier puppets I purchased arrive, they'll all learn what an invincible mechanic means!"
Chen Qi coughed twice:
"It's fine, Burry. We believe in your skills. If we succeed in this operation, if we can obtain skill cards that enhance Wyvern Charm, we'll sell them all to you!"
"Really?"
Burry's eyes couldn't help but shine.
"Of course it's true. But you'll also need to forge some things for us."
Chen Qi smiled slightly.
Right now, Burry was like a man deeply in love - whenever romance was involved, his sense of money became distorted.
Before recruiting new mechanics, they should take advantage of this mechanic 'Burry' as much as possible!
Chen Qi wrote a list and handed it to him:
"Burry, I want to pre-order some items from you. Please help me gather everything within seven days."
The list contained various anti-mecha explosive mines, underwater movement tools, and some temporary ship repair equipment.
"No problem!"
Burry, imagining himself being held in the arms of a tall half-dragon, readily agreed to this matter.
Then, after discussing some matters with Fen, Chen Qi prepared to head to Blackore City.
"Contact me immediately if anything happens."
Chen Qi turned and entered the bedroom to pack his things.
At that moment, two more dragon roars came from the distant horizon.
Burry turned his head to look at this silent, masked Miss Flower Witch.
Why does it feel like these two aren't in a superior-subordinate relationship? He suddenly wondered and asked curiously:
"Miss Flower Witch, aren't you afraid he'll return to Moonstone City and not come back, that he'll run away?"
In the Witch Sea, betraying companions under the pretext of returning home happened every single day.
"He won't!"
Fen adjusted her mask and said with a hint of pride.
"Really?"
Burry looked up puzzled at the thick clouds and the lightning flashing across the sky.
Burry's heart pounded loudly. He always felt the rolling thunderclouds in the distance were emitting painful wails like evil spirits.