novelraw Chapter 324: The Evil Witch’s Hypnotic Wine
Chapter 324: The Evil Witch’s Hypnotic Wine
On Lamp-Moon Island, aboard a barely perceptible ghost ship.
"Hehehe~"
A witch wearing a cloak stood in the temporary potion laboratory set up on the ghost ship, cutting off her nails and dropping them into a boiling large cauldron.
"Fingernails of a Floral Aspect holder, plus a little bit of life energy, and some weak, obedient flowers..."
Instantly, the bubbling bright green liquid in the boiling potion cauldron turned into a pink potion!
To the side, six water spirits widened their eyes, looking at this evil, terrifying witch on the ship with timid expressions.
Scared! Terrified!
"Hehehehe..."
The corners of the witch's mouth lifted, and she couldn't help but let out some frightening laughter. In her heart, a bold plan was already being executed.
While the hunter was away, complete the creation of her evil potion!"Finally, add the most delightful flower wine~"
The witch licked her lips and added the final ingredient.
Gurgle! Gurgle!
The potion cauldron emitted boiling hot steam!
"Heeheehee..."
The witch held a huge potion stirring rod with both hands, excitedly mixing the potion.
Finally, as a large heart appeared in the center of the mixture, a perfect potion was completed.
Fen picked up a wine bottle, poured all the essence of the potion into it, and then added some delicious flower wine!
Potion mixed with wine!
Just like that, the medicated wine she had carefully prepared was successfully completed!
Flower Sea Seduction Medicated Wine!
As a medicated wine, it could silently make people feel a strange, drunken sensation while their consciousness weakened, making them easily tricked into revealing information and entering a peculiar 'obedient' state.
This was very similar to the skills of a third-tier Heart-Floral Aspect Hypnotist profession, but in terms of power, it was far stronger than a third-tier Heart-Floral Aspect Hypnotist.
Chen Qi, with his third-tier physique, simply couldn't resist this powerful hypnotic medicated wine!
This way, she could pry open the mouth of that riddle-loving hunter!
"Jiejiejie..."
Fen raised the medicated wine high, unable to stop her strange, cackling laughter.
However, she soon noticed a problem.
Was this really okay...? A pang of guilt struck Fen's conscience.
Even though she robbed exploration ships, bullied honest dragon tamers, learned forbidden life magic, brewed illegal potions, and hung out with the Black Hunter, she was a good witch.
Did she really need to drug a companion who trusted her?
I am a witch, after all. Sometimes, a witch must use a witch's methods... Fen recalled her teacher's teachings, struggled for a moment, and clenched her fist.
As a high-level Transcendent, Fen had recently felt she lacked some necessary assertiveness.
Besides, this medicine wasn't harmful and would even make people feel very, very comfortable!
I'm a witch! Drugging people is a perfectly normal thing for a witch to do! Fen thought to herself.
"And after drugging him, discussing our next big plan with Qi will be much easier..."
Speaking of which, why hasn't Chen Qi come back yet after going out to see the lamp-moon sea dragons? A small, confused flower sprouted from Fen's head.
Suddenly, Chen Qi's voice came from outside the room.
"Fen!!"
Hearing Chen Qi's voice, Fen shuddered as if electrocuted, frantically extinguishing the furnace.
He's back so soon! Fen ordered Water Spirit No. 2 to threaten the other water spirits into not revealing her plan.
Outside.
The Coastal Apex Predator lowered its head, gently placing it against the side of the ship.
Chen Qi stepped from the head of the Coastal Apex Predator onto the deck and looked around.
Burry was still on Lamp-Moon Island, repairing the machinery.
Chen Qi stopped walking.
His Deep Sea perception detected many extremely subtle traces of spiritual energy.
On the deck, he could see a 'tiny seed'!
A dangerous flower seed previously obtained from the Horticulturist, Nancy.
Hidden throughout this ship were hundreds of such seeds!
This was a tactic commonly used by horticulturists: planting seeds in advance, then detonating them when enemies stepped into the seed's 'domain' to ambush them.
An enemy? Chen Qi's first thought, but he quickly dismissed it.
After all, Fen was still on the ship.
Which meant these ambush seeds were most likely planted by Fen!
Does Fen want to ambush me? Chen Qi frowned, immediately considering the possibility.
On the way to the Fog Sea, Fen had mentioned more than once that she wanted to pry open his mouth and show him the talents of a witch!
Using the seeds to generate binding vines, and then forcing me to talk...? Chen Qi fell into thought.
Although, given Fen's personality, she probably wouldn't go too far, he still didn't want to be forced to talk by Fen.
It just felt... shameful to be tricked by the Flower Witch.
Most importantly, his true identity wasn't that of a White Pigeon Press member as Fen imagined.
Chen Qi took out a vial of 'Spiritual Energy Concealment' potion made by Fen.
He had just advanced to Legendary rank. Combined with a simple spiritual energy concealment potion, his spiritual energy field became indistinguishable from when he was third-tier.
Chen Qi drank the potion, and his spiritual energy field gradually faded.
Meanwhile, Fen, having tidied up the 'crime scene' of her tools, came out of the potion laboratory, clapped her hands, and said happily:
"Qi, and Burry too, I've made a bottle of super delicious medicated wine!"
As she spoke, Fen picked up the medicated wine and showed it off.
"To celebrate our great ship with only nine crew members completing the battle of the Fog Sea! I made this super tasty medicated wine!"
On the island, Burry, engrossed in his mechanical work, wiped the sweat from his brow:
"Don't disturb a mechanic's work! You two drink first!"
Medicated wine... Chen Qi stared at the wine in Fen's hand.
The bottle she held was a flower wine bottle.
However, Chen Qi didn't refuse and agreed to it.
Today, the sky was clear, and the pale sky's sunlight was exceptionally comfortable. Instead of celebrating in the dining room, the two simply spread a simple picnic cloth directly on the deck.
They sat down to celebrate the great victory in the Fog Sea.
Fen raised her glass and said happily:
"Qi! Congratulations on obtaining the Legendary profession card and successfully completing the profession mission! Next, you just need to find the advancement location to complete your promotion!"
Chen Qi nodded:
"Mm, and we also obtained the Witch's Mirror. Next, we just need to acquire two more witch relics to open the Witch's Coffin..."
"A great harvest indeed."
Fen poured the medicated wine into a glass and handed it to Chen Qi.
Chen Qi took the glass and looked at the translucent pink flower wine before him.
The aura of the Floral Aspect... this is an interrogation wine of the Floral Aspect... Chen Qi recognized the type of wine at a glance.
On the player forums, this wine was quite common in the Goldenfinch Kingdom, often used in various... unusual situations.
However... Chen Qi could feel that with his physique after advancing to Legendary, this medicated wine wouldn't have any negative effects on him at all.
Fen raised her glass and said cheerfully:
"To celebrate our victory! Qi!"
"Mm!"
Chen Qi didn't hesitate and downed the flower wine in one go.
After drinking, his cheeks flushed slightly red, and his body felt as if caressed by a spring breeze, exceptionally comfortable.
Tastes good, very sweet, feeling dizzy, my whole body feels like it's being massaged by the wind... Chen Qi evaluated internally. It was more like a fruit wine beverage than alcohol.
Moreover, it contained supernatural elements that could bring a unique 'spring breeze sensation'.
Although he became a bit woozy, he could still maintain his rationality!
He drank it! Fen raised her glass and toasted Chen Qi two more times.
After confirming that Chen Qi's face was sufficiently red and he was in a somewhat dizzy state, Fen switched from her kneeling-sitting position to a cross-legged sitting posture in an instant.
She lifted her head, swaying the pink wine glass, like a witch toying with people's hearts:
"Hey, Qi, what's your true identity?"
Fen's words were calm, carrying a distinct interrogator's tone!
Is she interrogating me again? Chen Qi didn't lie and said quietly:
"An ordinary young man, born in Damarro Town, aspiring to reach the pinnacle of the supernatural world."
The pinnacle of the supernatural world... Fen asked again:
"You're not from the White Pigeon Press? Or a member of some other secret supernatural organization?"
Chen Qi slowed his speech, speaking somewhat groggily:
"Of course not. The only organization I've joined is the Hunter Association..."
It's actually true, he didn't lie to me... Fen blinked and continued asking:
"Do you have any secrets you're keeping from me?"
Secrets kept from you... Chen Qi fell into brief contemplation.
Actually, aside from being a transmigrator, the only thing he had kept from Fen was his 'Deep Sea Affinity' talent.
And after going through so much together, given Fen's intelligence, she should have already figured it out.
Chen Qi didn't hide it:
"I have a special spiritual talent. This spiritual talent allows me to have a higher affinity with sea creatures..."
Hearing this answer, Fen wasn't shocked at all, just stared at Chen Qi.
"I already knew about that secret of yours."
Fen smugly took a sip of flower wine, her face flushed red.
Although she had already guessed it, hearing Chen Qi say it himself made her inexplicably happy.
Finally, Fen's expression turned serious as she asked the question she cared about most, regarding the 'Witch's Coffin'.
Her teacher had taught her that if she ever returned to the Witch Sea, she must be wary of all 'helpers'.
Because of her 'witch identity', many helpers' ultimate goal might be her teacher's corpse and the priceless treasures within the Witch's Coffin!
Fen asked one last time:
Fen proudly took a sip of flower wine, her face flushed red.
Opening the Witch's Coffin was an extremely crazy venture, not just for a third-tier Transcendent, but even for a Legendary!
It was a path to certain death!
Chen Qi took a sip of the flower wine and blurted out:
"To become an existence beyond Legendary, I need the help of a powerful individual..."
The path of Legendary was definitely not the endpoint. Even as a Legendary, it would be difficult to defeat the Lantern Reaper's apostles or avoid the disaster of the Great Whale!
If he wanted to become stronger, touch the domain of Saints, or even Angels and Demigods, he absolutely needed a reliable assistant and knowledge about Saints.
To become something beyond Legendary... Fen was stunned for a moment. For a young man with no background, this was undoubtedly the most fitting reason.
After saying this, Chen Qi felt something was missing and added:
"And also, to help my friend, you..."
"For me..."
Fen's face instantly turned bright red, her small hands clasped together.
Even though Chen Qi had helped her so much, she, relying on her Legendary status, had secretly tried to drug him and carry out this 'plan born of distrust towards a companion'.
I truly am a sinful witch... A small blue flower of self-reproach sprouted from Fen's head.
To ease the guilt in her heart, Fen asked one final question, lowering her head:
"Qi, do you have any wish you want to fulfill?"
A wish I want to fulfill? Chen Qi was taken aback; he thought Fen would continue the interrogation.
"As long as I can do it, I'll help you fulfill this wish, anything..."
Fen patted her chest and said guiltily.
Anything! Chen Qi was stunned and looked at the small yellow flower on Fen's head.
At this moment, the flower on Fen's head was swaying due to her complex emotions.
Chen Qi's imagination ran wild, finding it somewhat difficult to control his own 'dazed' expression:
"Pluck that little flower swaying on your head!"
Pluck the flower on my head... Fen was stunned.
Then, she gently tucked the hair beside her ear and stared intently at Chen Qi.
In an instant, her expression turned puzzled, then cold and severe!
Something's wrong!
Soon, she realized that Chen Qi hadn't been bewitched by her potion at all!
Fen's expression turned icy, like a cold wild wolf, as she demanded:
"Qi, you weren't completely bewitched by my flower wine?"
Danger! Chen Qi sensed a trace of killing intent, a terrifying killing intent from the witch!
The trap seeds buried all over the ship began to sprout!
Discovered... Chen Qi also stopped pretending, a smirk curling his lips:
"Yeah, so what?"
He was now Legendary too. Even if Fen resorted to force, he had the power to fight back.
However, Fen's 'Life Magic' was too absolute. If they clashed head-on, he might not be her match!
This is a bit bad... Chen Qi gritted his teeth.
To be precise, having just advanced, under the 'traps' Fen had prepared in advance, he absolutely could not be her match.
A scene flashed in Chen Qi's mind: him, deceived by Fen, finally bound by vines, hung up, and whipped by the terrifying witch.
Amidst the pain of the vines, he could only yield to the arrogant witch before him.
You deceived me... Fen remained silent. She stood up and picked up her staff.
The sea breeze gently blew through her hair adorned with crimson petals.
Then, she pointed her staff at Chen Qi and fiercely activated her spiritual energy!
Boom!
With a loud roar, countless seeds throughout the entire ship suddenly burst open, enlarged, twisted, and grew at an extreme speed!
And the target of these supernatural seeds was none other than Chen Qi!
Chen Qi swiftly drew his long sword!
Even if caught by Fen, he would lose standing!
Boom!
However, the next second, contrary to his expectations, the 'supernatural plants' rushing towards him stopped.
Yellow petals landed on his face, feeling exceptionally comfortable.
Chen Qi looked at the 'flower ship' before him.
These seeds weren't binding vines; they were all 'flower seeds'. Under the influence of supernatural power, the entire ship was instantly covered in blooming flowers.
Roses, lilies, tulips, violets—flowers of all colors intertwined, painting vivid pictures, dazzlingly beautiful and breathtaking.
The sea breeze gently blew, causing the flowers to sway in the wind.
Under the sunlight, Chen Qi at this moment seemed to be in a beautiful dream of hope woven by the witch.
This was the flower ceremony of the Goldenfinch Kingdom, used to celebrate the advancement of a dearly beloved person, symbolizing blessings, expectations, and love for the one who advanced.
These seeds weren't traps, but a surprise Fen had prepared for him in advance.
Looking at the sea of flowers celebrating before him, Chen Qi was completely stunned.
As a lonely transmigrator, he never expected to receive such a 'surprise' birthday-like blessing in this world.
Chen Qi had no idea what to say. He could only look up at Fen.
Fen lifted her head, her cold expression gradually fading as she smiled:
"Welcome back. Congratulations on your advancement to Legendary, Qi!"
She delivered the line she had prepared for so long.
"Mm..."
Fen never intended to bind and interrogate me... Chen Qi lowered his head, his face red, as he quietly sheathed his long sword and muttered softly:
"Sorry, Fen, I thought you were going to capture and interrogate me...
Also, I didn't lie to you just now."
"I know."
Fen smugly lifted her small head, as if all of Chen Qi's actions were within her grasp.
Even though the potion plan failed, her intuition told her that Chen Qi hadn't lied!
After all, I'm a witch! A witch who can toy with people's hearts! Fen took out a seed she had prepared in advance from her blood-stained ear.
In her hand, the seed cracked and grew into a canary flower:
"Happy advancement, a little gift from me!"
"Mm..."
Chen Qi silently took the flower, standing still, somewhat at a loss.
The sea breeze blew, causing petals to dance in the wind.
Fen proudly lifted her small head, as if all of Chen Qi's actions were within her grasp.
He waited a long time before speaking up to Chen Qi:
"Qi, I have something to report! Mm, something very important!"