novelraw Chapter 396: Return to the Ghostfire Fish Base
Chapter 396: Return to the Ghostfire Fish Base
Yisha raised her chin and declared loudly:
"I only want the big ones!"
She doesn't want any with strength below third tier... Chen Qi's eyes flashed with confusion.
Does the Canary family have some mission in the Witch Sea?
Normally speaking, second-tier sea beasts are sufficient for transporting goods tasks.
Sea beasts requiring third-tier strength are usually for high-difficulty, combat-intensive missions.
However, as a beast-taming family, the Canary family's pet beasts have extremely strong combat power!
Just the hundred seemingly harmless canaries on this ship are actually ferocious beasts capable of continuously firing anti-aircraft cannons.
Together, they could form a shining Canary Spear in the night sky.
That young fox from earlier, when showing its power, was a beast capable of stirring the tides!Under normal circumstances, the Canary family wouldn't need sea beasts to supplement their combat strength... Chen Qi touched his chin, looking suspiciously at Yisha.
What could sea beasts accomplish that the Canary family's pet beasts cannot?
If forced to say, there really are things sea beasts can do that Yisha's pet beasts cannot - and that would be diving into the deep sea!
The depths beneath the Witch Sea are filled with pollution and high pressure, even a dragon king's body would struggle to move in the deep sea.
Chen Qi thought for a moment, then asked directly:
"Do you plan to dive into the deep sea?"
Yisha froze for a moment, her small head tilting backward!
She quickly refuted in an even louder voice:
"No."
So that means yes... Chen Qi thought to himself.
This eldest sister among the Canary family sisters isn't good at hiding her subtle expressions.
The Canary family wants to dive into the deep sea, meaning they know some intelligence about the deep sea floor.
And the Sea God that Chen Qi and Fen are searching for is also hidden in the deep sea.
Perhaps what they and the Canary family are seeking, and their final destination, are the same.
A flash of ferocity appeared in Yisha's eyes as she twirled her umbrella handle:
"You two, don't try to pry into the Canary family's secrets!
So, can you two provide sea beasts with third-tier strength? I have no interest in hearing these boring questions."
Chen Qi nodded and asked:
"What are the requirements?"
Yisha answered directly:
"No need to complete contracts, we Canaries have methods to complete contracts, we just need the sea beasts to remain gentle for a certain period.
Sea beasts with third-tier strength can be exchanged for one gold-quality Goldenfinch pet beast skill card!"
Chen Qi touched his chin and asked:
"Just need them to be gentle for a certain time?"
The pet beasts that beast tamers need are mostly those with fangs removed, already trained and disciplined.
Yisha said solemnly:
"Yes, I'm not one of those incompetent beast tamers who need to rely on patience and love to tame pet beasts.
I just need to stand here, and pet beasts will follow me!"
After speaking, Yisha straightened her chest, placed her left hand on her hip, her blue eyes faintly flashing with a golden fox pattern!
This is the legendary skill Beast Charm... Chen Qi couldn't help but feel pleased.
Beast Charm, a special secret technique mastered by the Goldenfinch Kingdom.
This secret technique can only be learned by those with heart affinity inspiration talent, it can instantly make pet beasts develop fondness for the user!
Simply put, it's All-Beings Charm!
And Yisha's talent is even above that.
Many pet beasts, just by looking at her once, will fall into 'charm' forever!
Chen Qi carefully recalled.
This Third Princess Yisha once charmed an opponent's pet beast right in front of them during a duel arena, and used their own pet beast to defeat them!
As long as it's not a violent pet beast like the Blackship Sea Dragon, most pet beasts will become captives at her feet!
Especially special pet beasts like water spirits that are cute and have little temper.
Relying on this talent, she quickly built a sea beast army through the special heart affinity technique "Beast Charm"!
Yisha raised a finger:
"Alright, these are all my requirements, how many do you have?"
Chen Qi touched his chin, looking around the surrounding sea area:
"Conservative estimate, twenty!"
"Two... wait... wait!"
How many? Yisha's arrogant expression showed a trace of shock as she quickly looked at the two people before her.
Are these siblings hidden sea beast farming magnates in the Witch Sea!
Chen Qi smiled confidently:
"Just an estimated number, the final result should be even higher, I don't know how many you want?"
Chen Qi smelled a big business opportunity.
Such big noble family fools, no, super high-quality customers are rare!
Even with his Deep Sea Affinity, taming a bunch of sea beasts is extremely difficult.
But if it's just making sea beasts gentle, he just needs to add some special seasoning to the bait to easily tame hundreds of sea beasts.
Of course, these sea beasts absolutely cannot leave his domain, otherwise they'll go berserk.
More than twenty! Yisha blinked her eyes.
Their mission ultimately requires one hundred, and currently, through various efforts, they've gathered twenty-five!
The man before her might be able to complete their mission list!
To prevent others from snatching the goods, Yisha said in front of everyone:
"We'll take however many you have!
We want them all!"
Then, she gently waved her hand.
Instantly, countless golden royal collection items flashed in the air.
Among them were the top-tier pet beast skill learning cards from the Goldenfinch Kingdom, and spirit cores that could strengthen spirit-type pet beasts...
The defense skill card Suffering Thorn Body personally developed by the Goldenfinch King, and the Joyful Vine personally developed by the Queen! Fen swallowed hard.
Among them, Joyful Vine was the top-tier floral aspect skill card for fourth-tier transcendents, a skill card her mother had been longing for, something their family had worked ten years for but failed to obtain.
With these two skill cards, she could simultaneously compensate for her defensive and offensive shortcomings.
As expected of a princess, so rich... Chen Qi couldn't help but sigh.
The resources possessed by this world's top noble transcendents are unimaginable.
Yisha hooked her finger:
"Nancy, draw up a detailed contract with these two clients."
"Okay!"
Nancy skillfully pulled out a contract from her Backpack Card, filling in specific contract details with a quill pen:
"Here."
Chen Qi took the contract paper.
On such large merchant ships, to prevent either party from breaching or changing their minds, they sign contracts imbued with Scale Phase and Shell affinity transcendent power before transactions.
Yisha promised she would purchase all qualified sea beasts under Chen Qi's command.
Chen Qi carefully examined it.
The price for sea beasts was several times higher than market price.
If he could sell Yisha fifty sea beasts, he could exchange for the King and Queen skill cards from the Canary treasury, the highest-tier pet beast skill cards, and the rare pet beast training material Spirit Crystal -
If he could sell one hundred, he could even obtain the Canary family's unique pet beast contract card.
A huge contract... Chen Qi and Nancy discussed the specific details.
While Chen Qi wasn't paying attention, Yisha curled her lips into a faint, wicked smile.
The foreigner from White Tower hasn't realized who he's dealing with!
Yisha stepped forward.
Plan successful!
While the owner is immersed in signing contracts, this is the perfect time to invade the Deepsea Water Spirit's mind.
Third Princess Yisha, as a genius among geniuses in pet beasts, would never easily let go of a pet beast she's set her eyes on -
Water Spirit No.1!
She could sense that this water spirit possessed unprecedented talent;
with just a little training, it might become her sixth main force!
However, the premise for all this is that the man before her is willing to sell the water spirit!
Because of the bond between the two, currently Chen Qi isn't willing to sell the water spirit.
But there are no unbreakable bonds in this world, even between pet beasts and their owners!
But what if the water spirit rebels? Disobeys its owner?
What if the water spirit is attracted to another owner?
Yisha silently walked to the water spirit's side.
"Ahem!"
Her special perfume scent drifted before Water Spirit No.1.
Water Spirit No.1 turned its head, its large eyes looking at the human female before it!
Indeed attracted to me... Yisha gently twirled her flower handle.
Beast Charm. Fox Eyes!
Instantly, a pink fox flashed in her eyes, petals gently scattered around her, her entire body emitting a faint fragrance, like an extremely gentle angel!
Not to mention pet beasts, even humans would instantly become captivated by Yisha's charm.
Then, Yisha created a soundproof space, whispering in an extremely soft voice:
"Little one, you're such a lovely pet beast, it's a pity your owner doesn't seem to be training you properly, if I..."
Yisha used charm on the water spirit.
The water spirit looked at Yisha, eyes wide open.
Super effective! Yisha thought to herself.
However, the next second! She heard retching sounds.
"Ugh—"
Water Spirit No.1, having lived in the sea for years, couldn't adapt to this peculiar perfume scent, felt discomfort, and kept spraying water.
How could this be... Yisha was stunned.
Theoretically, no pet beast could resist her All-Beings Charm!
But before she could react!
Slap!
Water Spirit No.1 suddenly leaped up, forming a large water hand, and gave Yisha a slap!
An exceptionally crisp water slap!
"Waku waku (Human! Stay away from me!)"
Yisha stood frozen in place, looking at the water spirit at her feet, eyes filled with disbelief.
Water droplets on her face gently fell to the ground.
How could there be a spirit-type pet beast that could resist her charm?
Could it be that in its eyes, there's someone more charming than her?
In that instant, something in her heart shattered.
Even the Five Kings of the Goldenfinch Kingdom had never hit her!
"???"
Chen Qi turned back, looking at the red mark on Yisha's face.
What happened in that brief moment just now?
For friendly cooperation and to avoid worrying the Ice Witch, he had tried his best to avoid conflict with Yisha.
But it seems a small accident occurred.
Why does it feel like the light has gone out of Yisha's eyes... Chen Qi thought for a moment, then said politely:
"Sorry, my water spirit is quite fierce and doesn't like strangers approaching him. The contract is signed, we'll take our leave now."
"..."
Yisha stood frozen in place.
What's wrong? Chen Qi looked puzzled.
Forget it, let's retreat first... Chen Qi bowed:
"Then, Lady Yisha, we'll go collect sea beasts now, please wait for our good news."
After signing the contract, Chen Qi and Fen quickly left the merchant ship, leaving only the disheveled Princess Yisha in the wind.
Long after Chen Qi and Fen left.
What's wrong with the princess again? Nancy said softly:
"Sister, if there's nothing else, I'll leave too..."
Swish!
Yisha directly grabbed Nancy's collar, pulling her over.
A tear glimmered in her eyes as she gritted her teeth:
"Nancy!
I order you to immediately go to the library and find all information about water spirits, including their preferences, habits, favorite foods, favorite scents!!"
"Ah?"
Nancy was confused.
What's going on?
Why does sister seem like a heartbroken little girl.
Yisha bit her lip, looking in the direction Chen Qi left, unwillingly whispering:
"What an interesting pet beast..."
...
Coastal waters, foggy weather.
The entire coastal area was covered in faint mist.
Chen Qi piloted the Nether Sea Ghost Ship toward the White Tree base he had forgotten for so long.
Fen sighed:
"Qi, are you okay? I feel like you've been targeted..."
I've been targeted again? Why? Chen Qi said puzzled:
"Why?"
Fen frowned:
"I don't know either, but don't worry too much. Although Sister Yisha has a bad temper and likes to scold people, she rarely gets serious and is quite good to family...
Besides, if not for the Canary Caravan's protection, I don't think Sister Yisha would necessarily be your match, Qi!"
"Is that so?"
Chen Qi touched his chin.
Yisha is also a battle enthusiast who likes to initiate pet beast battles.
He'd quite like to have a fight with Yisha, one of the protagonists of the Goldenfinch Kingdom.
But a battle between them would definitely cause chaos throughout Moonstone City.
With the great battle approaching, if the Ice Witch found out he and Fen were causing trouble, it would be troublesome.
Fen leaned against the ship's side, softly asking:
"Qi, can we really handle twenty third-tier sea beasts?"
"Depends on the situation..."
Chen Qi didn't have a specific number in mind.
Currently, the powers of the Great Whale and the Great Sea Coffin are simultaneously polluting the entire sea.
All sea beasts have become exceptionally violent.
With limited time, there's a certain probability they might return empty-handed.
Earlier, Chen Qi had used Deep Sea Affinity at sea.
But unfortunately, what he summoned were either ordinary second-tier sea beasts or mutated beasts completely corrupted by rift power.
Therefore, Chen Qi decided to return to his base.
After establishing the White Tree base, he hadn't returned for a long time.
He wondered how the Ghostfire Fish, Sea Cloud, and Small Green Algae were doing...
But undoubtedly, this dangerous place that has witnessed both the Coastal Apex Predators and the Black Hunter gathers many powerful sea beasts from the coastal waters.
Boom! Boom!
Chen Qi's Nether Sea Ghost Ship shook, hitting something hard.
"Obstacle?"
Chen Qi looked forward.
Theoretically, there shouldn't be any White Tree branches in this place?
According to the map, they still had some distance to the White Tree base.
And the distance was covered by layer upon layer of thick fog.
Chen Qi looked down.
What blocked their path wasn't White Tree branches, but a giant skeleton.
A hundred-meter giant beast skeleton floating on the sea surface!
Chen Qi looked around.
Not only that, the surrounding sea area was full of piled skeletons and ship wreckage.
Multiple ship disasters had occurred in this sea area!
Just then, a Moonstone City Hunter Association exploration ship emerged from the fog!
"Don't block the way! Ship ahead!"
The one-eyed captain at the bow shouted loudly:
"Fellow practitioners, why aren't you running?"
"Running?"
Chen Qi looked puzzled, gazing toward the distant horizon.
The one-eyed captain pushed his ship to maximum speed, looking terrified at Chen Qi and Fen before him!
These two actually weren't wearing ear protection or fireproof clothing!
"You two are crazy! Coming to the Land of Death Song and Fire without any protective measures!"
Protective measures? Chen Qi was stunned.
During his absence, the White Tree base seemed to have undergone some changes.
Strong winds dispersed the fog.
Chen Qi looked into the distance.
From the giant White Tree shrouded in white mist came familiar sea witch songs.
"La la la—"
"La la la la—"
In that instant, the eyes of the twenty adventurers on the exploration ship immediately filled with blood vessels, their joints showing unnatural dislocations!
Crack! Crack!
The exploration ship's priest shouted hoarsely:
"No! No! The death song is coming!"
And accompanying the sea witch's song, kilometer-spreading green ghostfire crossed the turbulent sea, rushing toward them.