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

Chapter 308: The Arrogant Fen

Lamp-moon sea dragons differ from most sea dragons—they lack thick scales, possessing instead pale smooth skin, with eyes that gleam with a haughty crimson. At their necks grows a moon-like sphere, which is the rare white sea fruit.

Clang!

Under the violent impact, Burry, who had been sleeping on the deck, slammed his head hard against the ship's plank with a crisp cracking sound!

Burry stood up, rubbing his aching head, then looked up. At this moment, the lamp-moon sea dragon's massive form completely enveloped their vessel, blocking out the dazzling pale sky and casting deep shadows.

"All crew, remain calm!"

Burry urgently gripped the wrench in his hand, trying to calm the frightened water spirits beside him.

He quickened his pace, anxiously moving behind Chen Qi, ensuring his own figure was completely shielded by Chen Qi's back.

Successfully reached safety! Burry let out a sigh of relief.

During their continuous voyage, their ship had already suffered severe damage. Even a minor sea beast attack could cause significant harm now!

Chen Qi gripped the ship's rail, surprised to discover that he couldn't communicate with the lamp-moon sea dragon before him.For some reason, contrary to his expectations, when the lamp-moon sea dragon saw him, it didn't show the usual affinity that ordinary sea beasts displayed.

Instead, their eyes carried a hint of arrogance, an indescribable anger.

"Leave."

Chen Qi gripped the ship's rail, speaking softly.

Human language proved utterly ineffective. The arrogance in the lead lamp-moon sea dragon's eyes remained undiminished.

The next instant, accompanied by a tremendous roar, a ferocious blackship sea dragon emerged violently from the ocean, opening its blood-stained fangs, filled with powerful rage as it bit into the lamp-moon sea dragon's neck!

In that moment, blood gushed forth!

To Chen Qi's surprise, the two sea dragons immediately entered combat mode upon meeting!

Bright red blood splattered onto the ship with a sickening splatter sound.

Sea beasts tearing at each other... Chen Qi clenched his fist. The scene before him greatly exceeded his expectations.

Normally, sea beasts rarely fought among themselves unless competing for food during hunger or mating situations.

Clearly, the lamp-moon sea dragon before them didn't belong to the normal sea beast category. According to "The Mystery of Lamp-Moon Sea Dragons," they were proud, elegant creatures who enjoyed moonlight baths and disdained associating with other rude monsters.

Though calm and elegant, they extremely hated when monsters stole what belonged to them!

Once someone took what was theirs, they would absolutely take it back, making the offender repay a hundredfold!

Boom! Boom!

Under the dazzling daylight, the lead lamp-moon sea dragon's eyes flashed with crimson, while the coastal apex predator's black scales emitted cracking, shattering sounds.

Could it be that the lamp-moon sea dragon believed the blackship sea dragon had stolen its food, thus developing a desire for revenge... Chen Qi fell silent for a moment.

Is a single bait really worth this?

One white and one black sea dragon blocked the ship's forward path, roaring at each other.

"Return!"

Chen Qi extended his hand, commanding the coastal apex predator.

However, the coastal apex predator showed no response, its mind completely occupied by the desire to tear its opponent apart.

Under the daylight, the white sea fruit at the neck of the lead lamp-moon sea dragon emitted a brilliant white light that firmly controlled the coastal apex predator.

Illusions, plus mental control... Chen Qi noted silently. This was the lamp-moon sea dragon's ability.

Boom!

The next instant, the black and white dragons tore into each other. Their massive collision created enormous waves, crimson blood falling into the sea as the entire ship instantly became caught in turbulent waters, stirred by layer upon layer of massive waves!

Chen Qi attempted to influence them through aura and words.

However, this only worked on lamp-moon sea dragons outside the combat center. The one fighting the blackship sea dragon continued its attacks relentlessly without pause.

Would you two please stop fighting... Chen Qi complained helplessly in his mind.

It was useless. Both sides' draconic pride had been thoroughly ignited.

One side needed to maintain rationality to end this battle... Chen Qi's hand unconsciously moved toward the long knife at his waist.

Perhaps he would have to use violence to stop their fight.

However, the next moment, a slender hand grasped his knife-wielding arm.

"Qi, is that black one your tamed sea dragon?"

A small, triumphant smile played at the corners of Fen's mouth.

"Yes, tamed using the Dragon Tamer King's card. The current situation is somewhat troublesome, I'll handle it..."

Chen Qi replied without turning.

You actually tamed a blackship sea dragon? Fen mentally complained, but then reconsidered—it was likely tamed using supernatural bait. If she were a blackship sea dragon, she'd probably be lured by the bait too.

In Fen's view, the blackship sea dragon being attracted to Chen Qi wasn't particularly surprising.

The level-headed Burry looked on with confusion, but seeing Fen's expression, he began to doubt whether his common sense was flawed.

"Fen, I'll resolve this quickly..."

Chen Qi said seriously. If these two sea dragons continued fighting, their ship would inevitably sustain damage.

However, the next second, Fen sprouted a confident little red flower on her head, gently patted his shoulder, and lifted her small chin:

"Qi, you don't need to move. This witch will handle this matter."

An extremely powerful spiritual energy field swept over Chen Qi's body like raging seas!

After speaking, Fen seemed to feel she wasn't imposing enough, standing on tiptoe to make herself appear taller.

I almost forgot, Fen has become legendary... Chen Qi noted silently.

In Fen's eyes, the battle between sea dragons was nothing more than two puppies biting each other!

The next instant, Fen produced a pink potion from somewhere like a magician, gently rubbing it between her hands.

Pink petals scattered over the lamp-moon sea dragon's smooth skin with her gentle rubbing, transforming into one pink ripple after another.

Scattering medicine as flowers could greatly enhance the potion's effectiveness, directly affecting the target through the petals.

Charm Flower!

Fen whispered softly.

Through the Charm Flower, she could easily control the lamp-moon sea dragon!

Under the petals' influence, the lamp-moon sea dragon's eyes flashed pink, its temperament softening as it slowly lowered its head, ceasing its violent movements!

"Good, little one~"

Fen winked her right eye at Chen Qi, her gentle words seemingly directed at both the lamp-moon sea dragon and Chen Qi.

Impressive, right!

Why does Fen seem somewhat more arrogant? No, she was always quite arrogant to begin with, not to mention now that Fen is legendary... Chen Qi couldn't help but shrug.

Fen turned around, spreading her arms, planning to first calm the lamp-moon sea dragon, then take the opportunity to pluck the white sea fruit from its neck!

With the white sea fruit, she could attempt more Philosopher's Stone Potions!

Under the potion's influence, the lamp-moon sea dragon slowly bent down, its pale head lowering, gradually, gradually approaching Fen.

"Don't worry, I won't hurt you..."

Fen waved her arms, speaking quite gently.

Though she'd never tamed a single pet beast, she was after all someone born in the Goldenfinch Kingdom.

Boom!

"Good..."

Under Fen's gentle whispers, the lamp-moon sea dragon suddenly charged forward, its massive head directly smashing into Fen's face, distorting her features before sending her flying!

Then, the lamp-moon sea dragon's huge smooth body wrapped tightly around Chen Qi.

"Troublesome—"

Chen Qi looked speechlessly at the scene before him, struggling to push away the lamp-moon sea dragon wrapped around him.

After being thrown off, the lamp-moon sea dragon slowly loosened its body, a glimmer of tears appearing in its eyes.

Such a large sea dragon still pretending to be pitiful... Chen Qi muttered silently.

Thud!

The next second, Fen fell from the air, landing headfirst with blood pouring out profusely.

Chen Qi reached out, grabbing Fen by her right leg to pull her up:

"Are you alright?"

Fen stood up again, wiping blood from the corner of her mouth:

"You know what? Our Goldenfinch Kingdom advocates harmonious techniques. The relationship with pet beasts isn't about one side enslaving the other, but about bonds. That's why I didn't completely control the lamp-moon sea dragon just now..."

"Besides, as a witch, I'm not someone who casually uses complete charm potions."

After speaking, Fen walked before Chen Qi, crimson blood flowing down her hair, giving her a rather mysterious witch-like aura.

The sky cleared, she became legendary, and Fen's mouth hardened again.

"..."

Chen Qi smiled silently, then took out bait again, consuming large amounts of spiritual energy to feed all the sea dragons here.

Regardless, Fen's potion had calmed the lamp-moon sea dragon earlier.

You actually tamed a blackship sea dragon? Fen mentally complained, but then reconsidered—it was likely tamed using supernatural bait. If she were a blackship sea dragon, she'd probably be lured by the bait too.

Chen Qi restarted the ship, heading toward Scorched Earth Island.

The lamp-moon sea dragons also submerged into the sea, emitting sea witch-like cries before maintaining speed, swimming ahead of the blackship sea dragon, swaying their tails.

Their speed was only slightly faster than the Ghost Ship.

A flicker of confusion appeared in Chen Qi's eyes. The lamp-moon sea dragons seemed to be leading the way for them.

......

5:00 PM, Scorched Earth Town. Sea pigeons carrying the latest news flew to the town's docks.

On this small island full of adventurers, people picked up the bounty lists and newspapers dropped by the sea pigeons, looking at them with great interest.

For them, the White Pigeon Press newspaper was the fastest way to understand the entire sea region's situation.

News of the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch had spread to these waters, creating significant waves. Most hunters here carried substantial debt burdens. If they could obtain some clues, they could repay their debts.

If they completed this bounty, even their creditors would have to kneel and lick their boots!

However, most people only imagined the scene of creditors boot-licking, mentioning it in passing. After all, even if the Flower Witch and Hunter truly appeared before them, it wasn't something they could handle.

They could only rely on the island's cheap businesses, trying to find ways to repay their high debts.

Amid their excited thoughts, none noticed that a dilapidated meal ship had been stationary before them for quite some time, nor that a mechanic had purchased some new ship repair tools from the dock merchants.

Burry carried heavy ship repair tools, urgently boarding the vessel:

"Qi, we need to leave quickly! I heard specialized hunters will come to inspect this area soon!"

"Mm."

Chen Qi nodded gently.

Under the bounty list requirements, the navy was demanding that all islands inspect vessels roughly the size of houseboats.

Fortunately, this order wasn't being thoroughly enforced, as most naval personnel didn't want to personally discover the Black Hunter's ship.

After gathering supplies on Scorched Earth Island, Chen Qi continued following the lamp-moon sea dragon, sailing toward the waters behind Scorched Earth Island.

The waters behind Scorched Earth Island were located in the 'Great Whirlpool Territory.'

The great whirlpool was a unique natural disaster—enormous vortices formed on the sea surface. Once caught in these whirlpools, entire ships would be helplessly drawn into the vortex center.

In some cases, these vortex centers contained special opportunity zones hiding unique treasures.

However, most often, these whirlpools themselves led to the deep sea, connecting to certain deep-sea titans' intestines or high-risk dimensional rifts. Falling into them would transport one to unimaginable unknown places.

One could say whirlpools were like cliffs above these seas—places one should never enter lightly.

Chen Qi looked down, able to see the sea's undulations.

No wonder lamp-moon sea dragons are so hard to find—they live near the great whirlpool.

Soon, the Ghost Ship entered an area of mist where hoarse infant crying sounds occasionally emerged.

Chen Qi took out the Daylight Lantern, placing it at the ship's bow.

After approximately half an hour of advancement, a hazy island appeared before them.

"An island..."

Chen Qi took out the Ice Demon Pirates' sea chart. This was an unknown territory even the Ice Demon Pirates hadn't marked.

Whoosh!

The ship slowly stopped before the island.

The lead lamp-moon sea dragon, beating the blackship sea dragon to it, extended its beautiful body, emitting a lark-like melodious cry.

Its call seemed to be introducing their home to Chen Qi.

Soon, five young lamp-moon sea dragons around the island also poked out their heads, curiously looking at Chen Qi.

Chen Qi counted—there were fifteen lamp-moon sea dragons here! Conservatively estimating, that meant fifteen white sea fruits!

We've broken into a lamp-moon sea dragon nest! All three were extremely excited. After all, lamp-moon sea dragons weren't ordinary sea beasts.

They were extremely rare creatures in the open seas. Many adventurers seeking exotic beasts could spend their entire lives without ever encountering a lamp-moon sea dragon.

Chen Qi slowly stepped onto the island.

At the island's edge grew some lantern fruits—these nutrient-rich fruits were the lamp-moon sea dragons' main food source, specifically for feeding the young.

Though this land contained considerable supernatural power, the soil quality was extremely poor. Aside from lantern fruits, as far as the eye could see, there were only weeds.

At the island's center stood a dilapidated wooden cabin, its cracks completely overgrown with weeds. This place hadn't seen human visitors for a long time.

Sea breeze gently blew through the green grass...

Chen Qi took off his coat, standing there, taking a deep breath of the refreshing air.

"A pretty good hiding place..."

Chen Qi felt somewhat excited. This island hidden near the great whirlpool could perfectly serve as their foothold.

Burry, exhausted from the long journey, finally couldn't hold on anymore. He rubbed his eyes and collapsed heavily.

Fen, having slept soundly for a long time, was much more energetic. She removed her seawater-soaked shoes, walked ahead of Chen Qi, then looked toward the distant lamp-moon sea dragons.

The white sea fruits at their necks!

Our luck seems pretty good... Fen coughed twice, saying to Chen Qi:

"Qi! Now that I'm a witch, I can not only complete ordinary potions but easily touch the domain of Philosopher's Stone Potions! Whether it's potions that dissolve clothing, separate soul from body, or grant life vitality..."

Then she hummed softly, patting her chest:

"Qi, what kind of potion do you want? As long as you pay a small price, I can make it for you."

Any potion? Chen Qi paused, considering what he needed to pass through the Fog Sea and advance to legendary status.