novelraw Chapter 349: An: Let Me See What’s Been Going On Lately
Chapter 349: An: Let Me See What’s Been Going On Lately
"Caw! Caw!"
Above the calm sea surface, the red-eyed crow let out two hoarse cries.
Black Death Poison... Fen quickly stepped forward, shielding Chen Qi and the others behind her, cautiously watching the ominous crow over the sea!
Chen Qi examined the crow:
"Interesting thing, it seems to have a backpack card in its feathers, wonder what treasures it brought?"
"Don't touch it lightly, Black Death Doctor's toxins can easily poison a sea dragon to death..."
Fen nudged Chen Qi's chest with her elbow, speaking seriously.
This person is from Black Death Doctor, Black Death Doctor is her superior... Palu gripped his injured arm, cautiously watching the trembling Little Crow.
Black Death Doctor is a Pirate General with a bounty as high as one billion Shell Coins.
But one billion Shell Coins isn't Black Death Doctor's upper limit, it's the upper limit of bounty money. He could be called the source of all evil in many major events in the Witch Sea.When Palu was still in swaddling clothes, Black Death Doctor was already a somewhat famous black market doctor.
In terms of combat power, he's far inferior to the fringe hunter Blood Hunter. However, the invisible poison he invented was the most crucial factor in Whale Father's domination of the entire sea.
In the eyes of the Blackfin Crew pirates, if Black Death Doctor wants to, he can drag the entire Witch Sea into deathly silence like the Plague Knight from mythological stories.
Even legends have difficulty resisting Black Death Doctor's deadly poison. Someone as weak as Little Crow, only at the third tier, can only be at the mercy of the Blackfin Crew.
Does this person want to poison us... Palu took a deep breath.
The suddenly appearing ominous crow was undoubtedly bad news.
The most critical point among them was location!
This crow could cross the turbulent sea and reach their hiding waters, which meant that as long as the Blackfin Crew gives the order, they can dispatch their fleet to conquer them!
Palu silently looked at the Black Hunter, hoping to find a solution from the other's eyes.
Contrary to his expectations, there wasn't much fear in Chen Qi's eyes. Instead, a playful smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
It seems he has a way to handle this... Palu didn't say more.
Little Crow stepped back several times until the back of her head hit the wall of the captain's cabin.
Thump!
"I... didn't know... Black Death Doctor could be this fast..."
Little Crow said in an extremely soft voice. In her eyes, Black Death Doctor was a terrifying existence shrouded in black mist.
Chen Qi took a sip of honey wine and said calmly:
"No need to worry too much. How much do you know about that red-eyed crow? For example, does it have reconnaissance capabilities now?"
Little Crow answered:
"That's Black Death Doctor's messenger, a crow that pursues scents. If you pull its tongue, you can speak with Black Death Doctor...
Under normal circumstances, it's just a regular crow..."
The moment she finished speaking, Little Crow suddenly raised her head, as if remembering something.
Why not try to use this opportunity to deceive Black Death Doctor.
Little Crow gritted her teeth and said:
"Qi, hit me!"
"Huh?"
Chen Qi blinked. This was the first time he'd heard such a strange request.
But, no problem!
Swish!
A hand chop struck out!
Little Crow's head hit the wall, her front tooth instantly knocked out before she could even react.
Drip! Drip!
Nose blood dripped onto the floor.
Shouldn't you hesitate for a moment in this situation... Little Crow endured the pain and spat out the bloody tooth:
"Harder!"
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Chen Qi waved his hand lightly, delivering three lightning-fast strikes to Little Crow's body.
"You..."
In an instant, Little Crow had several visible bruises on her body. Her whole person curled up from the intense pain, throat hoarse, internal organs burning.
This guy really doesn't hesitate when hitting people!
He hits without thinking, wonder if there'll be a chance to hit back someday... Tears streamed from the corners of Little Crow's eyes as she gritted her teeth and said:
"I'll try to communicate with Black Death Doctor. Don't come in, I'll tell you everything afterward..."
"No problem."
After speaking, Chen Qi leaned against the wall of the captain's cabin.
Little Crow dragged her injured body into the captain's cabin, then whistled.
With the clear whistle, the red-eyed crow flapped its wings, flew into the captain's cabin, and landed in the center of Little Crow's palm.
Chen Qi signaled everyone not to interfere, concealed his spiritual energy, and eavesdropped outside the room.
"Open your mouth..."
Little Crow extended her index finger, probed into the crack full of sharp teeth in the red-eyed crow's mouth, and pulled its tongue.
As the crow's tongue kept stretching, the red-eyed crow's eyeballs sank in, transforming into dull, lifeless sick eyes!
The sunken sick eyes rotated around, examining the situation around Little Crow.
The blood vessels within the sick eyes transmitted special coded messages only understandable by Blackfin Crew higher-ups:
"Fresh wounds... Doctor Little Crow, you just... got beaten?"
Forgot to time the wound disguise... Little Crow trembled as she nodded, gesturing with her fingers:
"Yes... some intimidation, but they treat me well. The witch only took some of my hair..."
Black Death Doctor transmitted information through the blood vessels in the red eyes:
"Be careful, that witch and hunter aren't normal. Be careful, otherwise you might become their playthings for entertainment..."
No, at least Chen Qi is normal... Little Crow thought to herself.
Black Death Doctor continued transmitting information:
"Doctor Crow, find a way to survive... By the way, don't try to stop them from going to the Witch's Coffin, but help them!"
Help them? Little Crow was shocked. Had Black Death Doctor changed plans?
"Why?"
"The tides are growing larger. The A-class dimensional rift at the Witch's Coffin has attracted a great disaster from the deep sea depths... a calamity that the Ice Witch failed to kill... it has returned for revenge.
The actions of the Black Hunter and others might encounter this terrifying disaster."
A calamity that the Ice Witch failed to kill... Little Crow couldn't help but think of the Illusion Beast.
Black Death Doctor continued transmitting information:
"Therefore, you don't need to do anything now, Doctor Crow. Endure the humiliation, even try to join them..."
Endure... Little Crow's red pupils flickered, involuntarily picturing Fen's beautiful face, the cute water spirits, and the Black Hunter's barbecue skewers.
Black Death Doctor's red-eyed crow blinked:
"Achieving great things always requires endurance, bearing these pains.
Once our cause succeeds, the witch and hunter will be nothing but captives of our Blackfin Crew, and you will be an honored Pirate General.
At that time, you'll be high above, while the witch and hunter can only kneel at your feet, one licking your right foot, the other licking your left foot..."
The promised rewards sound good, unfortunately, I was never truly part of the Blackfin Crew... Little Crow imagined the licking scene, felt somewhat tempted, and nodded.
Though she's weak, pitiful, and helpless now, perhaps someday she could really surpass the witch and hunter.
The ominous crow's eyes suddenly turned red, transmitting the final information:
"By the way, I've given you some life-saving items, things that can kill the witch and hunter. Take them, you'll like them...
Remember, Doctor Crow, your talent, your abilities - no matter where you came from before, you are now an important member of the Blackfin Crew.
I promise that when you return, you will replace the Dragon Tamer King and Blood Demon Doctor to become the new Pirate General!"
Endure... Little Crow pressed her throat as a needle-like pain shot through her body.
After transmitting the final information, the red-eyed crow's eyes returned to normal, shaking its black feathers.
A miniature backpack card shook out from them.
Then, the red-eyed crow was once again shrouded in black mist, concealing its aura, and flew away silently like the wind.
This backpack card contains things that can kill the witch and hunter... Little Crow pressed the backpack card, trembling as she left the room and returned to the deck.
Little Crow truthfully relayed all of Black Death Doctor's information to everyone present, except for the part about having the witch and hunter lick her feet.
After hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought.
There's a natural disaster approaching the tomb location - this was undoubtedly the most important information in Black Death Doctor's intelligence.
"A natural disaster seeking revenge against teacher is approaching Glacier Island!"
Fen clenched her hands, heart pounding.
Something even teacher couldn't handle - it's extremely likely to be a disaster surpassing even the deep-sea titan Twelve-Tentacles!
The sea tides are getting more severe... Palu pinched his aching forehead with his hand.
A natural disaster that once couldn't be killed by the Ice Witch!
Chen Qi watched everyone's panicked expressions and swallowed. This was undoubtedly extremely important information. If we didn't know this intelligence, both Fen and Palu could die in the deep sea...
Chen Qi rubbed his chin.
The sea tides growing larger, while beneficial for him, were undoubtedly a nightmare for others.
"By the way, this is the backpack card Black Death Doctor gave me..."
Little Crow handed the item to Chen Qi.
Chen Qi took the backpack card and examined it.
Two bottles of Black Death Medicine, two bottles of Shadow Demon Medicine that can twist people...
Among them, Black Death Medicine can poison the dragon body of Coastal Apex Predators, while Shadow Demon Medicine can twist people into shadow demons, producing effects similar to Shadow Flame Demon Release.
All are sage-level potions... Chen Qi couldn't help but marvel.
These medicines all use materials from the fringe world. In terms of danger and potency, they're even higher than the potions Fen brews!
Besides that... Chen Qi's hand moved slightly as he felt a card.
A trace of dark energy flowed at his fingertips.
"This is..."
Chen Qi's pupils suddenly contracted.
This is a legendary profession card!
The front of the card featured an extremely detailed illustration depicting a young woman with graceful posture but radiating endless sorrow.
The woman wore a black mourning dress of nobility, with countless red-eyed crows perched on the snow-white skin of her chest.
In the crows' crimson eyes were various natural disasters of the world - volcanoes, tsunamis, storms, shadow tides, great whirlpools...
And the back of the card showed an illustration of the Witch Sea.
In the painting, the Witch Sea was in complete disarray, tsunamis overwhelming the prosperous Moonstone City, countless monsters swimming through the city's wounds. In the distance, undersea volcanoes erupted, black pirate fleets firing recklessly above the waves, like the mythical flood apocalypse.
Disaster Messenger, no, rarer than ordinary Disaster Messenger cards... Chen Qi checked the card's information.
[Disaster Messenger
Affinity: Lamp, Shadow
Promotion Mission: Personally witness a disaster capable of destroying several cities, and be present within it to witness its arrival.
Note: Profession card created by the great Ice Witch, having the Shadow Weaver combine the Disaster Messenger card with the knowledge of the Shadow Witch.
Note: Compared to ordinary Disaster Messenger cards, it contains the knowledge of the Saint Disaster Witch, while also bringing some ominousness.]
A legendary Disaster Messenger profession card... Chen Qi was particularly astonished.
This profession card was special, just like his Deep Sea Hunter profession card, having undergone artificial special processing.
Chen Qi held the card in his hand and turned his head.
To actually give this rare card to Little Crow...
Little Crow's pupils reflected the legendary profession card - she was equally astonished!
She never expected that Black Death Doctor would give her such a precious legendary profession card.
After all, she was just a captive caught by the witch and hunter, likely facing various abuses and conditioning.
That's a fucking legendary profession card!
If she couldn't hide it properly, all these things would belong to the Black Hunter!
Looking at this card, Little Crow couldn't help but press her chest.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Even through the thick chest flesh, she could still feel her burning, intense heartbeat.
Little Crow gazed at the card, quietly awaiting Chen Qi's choice.
Even risking the card falling into my hands, still giving Little Crow four sage-level potions plus a profession card... Chen Qi twirled the card in his hand.
The core message just transmitted was also about Little Crow learning to 'endure' and not resist them.
Could it be? Chen Qi suddenly had an inspiration.
Giving Little Crow this card, rather than targeting us, seemed more like protecting Little Crow.
Protecting her... Chen Qi looked at Little Crow's frightened face.
Due to her talent being discovered early, Little Crow's status in the Blackfin Crew might have exceeded his expectations...
What do you want to do to me? Little Crow suddenly felt a chill down her spine.
The Blackfin Crew values Little Crow extremely highly. It seems, in a way, we've captured something like a princess of the Blackfin Kingdom... Chen Qi lightly tossed the card, stuffing it into Little Crow's mouth, formally declaring:
"Ifrene, let me formally announce - you've been kidnapped by us, considered an external member of our Ghost Ship."
"External member..."
Little Crow repeated the words, swallowing hard.
……
The sea, aboard the Lucky Seal cruise ship heading to the Book Tower.
In the sky, snowflakes gently fell onto a newspaper-reading girl's face.
"Waku waku (It's snowing!)"
Water Spirit Number Three used its small mechanical arms to hold up an umbrella for its 'owner'.
An smiled slightly:
"Thank you..."
However, facing An's sunny smile, Water Spirit Number Three showed a disdainful expression:
"Waku waku (Human! When can I see my real owner!)"
Still dislikes me, even though I treat you so well... An already knew that Chen Qi was likely alive.
However, she had absolutely no intention of returning Water Spirit Number Three!
After all, Water Spirit Number Three was just too amazing - able to manipulate precise machinery, whether as a cushion, pillow, or for massage and cleaning, it was exceptionally comfortable!
Especially in her current physical condition, without the water spirit, even basic activities like eating and using the bathroom could become troublesome.
Facing Water Spirit Number Three's disdainful expression, An raised her head, coughed twice, and said:
"Water Spirit Number Three, you don't want to never see your owner again, do you?"
Hearing 'owner', Water Spirit Number Three immediately became serious.
It wanted to see its owner! Missed its owner's soft hands!
Effective... A faint smile curled at the corner of An's mouth.
Since Qi could tame water spirits, someday I can also train Water Spirit Number Three to become my exclusive pet.
By then, the water spirit will only remember my comfortable massage techniques, not its owner.
After quieting Water Spirit Number Three, An picked up the newspaper.
Let me see what's been happening in the sea recently!
Maybe I can even find out if Qi is alive or dead... An spread open the newspaper.
"#Black Hunter Brutally Kills Dragon Tamer King, Dragon Tamer King Resuscitated and Imprisoned in Underwater Prison#"
"#Ice Demon Pirates Captain Reappears! Domain Expansion! D20! Devil Island Navy Achieves Great Victory! Tiger Shark General Conquers Devil Island!#"
"#Tiger Shark General: I Only Made a Small Contribution in Conquering Devil Island#"
"#Monster vs Monster, Black Hunter Double Kill! Beats Devil Island Leader to Death, Blood Demon Doctor!#"
"#War Still Not Over! According to Reliable Intelligence, Black Hunter and Witch Have Kidnapped Blackfin Crew's Youngest Most Talented Doctor, Doctor Crow!#"
"#Witch Times Reporter Lilith Comments: I Can't Imagine What Extreme Humiliation Doctor Crow Suffered from the Black Hunter!#"
"#Winter is Coming, Tides Sweeping, Black Hunter Preparing to Resurrect Ice Witch#"
"???"
Defeating Dragon Tamer King and Blood Demon Doctor, kidnapping Blackfin Crew genius, resurrecting Ice Witch... An looked at these dense news reports, her blue eyes involuntarily moving slightly.