novelraw Chapter 84: Black Soil
Chapter 84: Black Soil
The Flower Witch paced back and forth on the boat, conflicted for a long time.
“A fertile piece of land. I remember my teacher telling me its name is Black Soil. It’s a good place for cultivating medicinal herbs and growing vegetables.”
“Black Soil?”
Chen Qi was vaguely startled.
Black Soil was said to be the masterpiece of the Flower Witch.
He recalled from the legends that the Flower Witch had buried the bodies of a hundred thousand soldiers there. It was also a wasteland devastated by the Great Whale.
Chen Qi shrugged and said,
“Can we really go to that place? Won’t something happen?”
A few small flowers appeared above the Flower Witch’s head in deep thought.
“It should be fine. I lived there during my childhood.The only danger is probably some bizarre sea beasts that dwell there.”
“Some sea beasts…”
Chen Qi suddenly perked up and looked again at the large black area on the sea map.
After all, he was someone who was going to dominate this sea.
Just a dark forbidden area near the shore.
Besides, it was also the Flower Witch’s home.
If we’re going, then let’s go!
Filled with curiosity, Chen Qi walked to the control console and started the small boat’s engine.
Boom rumble!
The small boat sailed toward the forbidden land.
At the same time, seven Deepsea Water Spirits immediately burst through the water, racing wildly.
Damn it… Chen Qi touched his slightly burning forehead, almost forgetting about the Deepsea Water Spirits in the water.
Bang bang bang!
The seven Deepsea Water Spirits jumped onto the small boat like guys chasing after their runaway girlfriends.
“Wah wah wah!”
The Deepsea Water Spirits let out frightened cries, almost thinking they were abandoned by their master.
I really have a fever… Chen Qi picked up one Water Spirit and squeezed it.
“What’s this?”
A few small yellow flowers appeared above the Flower Witch’s head. Beneath the flowers, her eyes showed a trace of envy.
Chen Qi petted the Deepsea Water Spirit, soft and squishy.
“A Water Spirit, a little pet I keep. Quite comfortable.”
Goldenfinch was a kingdom of beast taming. For the Flower Witch, having pet beasts shouldn’t be unusual.
Many noble families kept cats and dogs in groups.
The Flower Witch was one of the top aristocrats in the Goldenfinch Kingdom.
However, unexpectedly, a small sad blue flower bloomed above the Flower Witch’s head. Suddenly, it felt like her journey was very sorrowful.
Why do you have not only a boat but also a little pet?
Many human pains come from comparisons.
The Flower Witch swallowed and hesitated for a long time, then coughed twice.
“May I touch it? I have a unique technique.”
“Sure.”
The Flower Witch spread her hands. She carried a floral scent and always felt welcomed by pets.
Unfortunately, the Deepsea Water Spirits trembled slightly and shrank into the corner of the room, somewhat scared.
This little guy is really shy… Chen Qi went back to the control console.
“If you find the chair uncomfortable, you can use a Water Spirit as a cushion.”
“...?”
The Deepsea Water Spirits were instantly startled.
After saying that, Chen Qi took another sip of water and focused on steering the small boat.
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The moon set, and the small boat drifted alone on the vast sea. The entire ocean seemed especially silent.
Under the light of the ship’s lamp, the Flower Witch sat in a chair, holding a mortar and pestle, doing the simplest processing of the medicinal herbs she had brought from Flower Island.
Beside her, the Deepsea Water Spirits escaped from her arms and bumped into each other on the bed.
“White mist, whispers of the dark night.”
Chen Qi watched the outside scene warily.
Unlike previous voyages, this time they were heading into a truly forbidden sea area. Any slight negligence might lead to sinking and becoming offerings to the Sea Goddess.
Now, they were already near the forbidden land, Black Soil.
Chen Qi concentrated.
Unfortunately, the small boat had only one cramped room, a basic control console, and no instruments to observe the surroundings in real time.
Some dark twisted shadows swam beneath the boat.
At this moment, the Flower Witch stood up, ready to calm Chen Qi’s fearful mood.
“Don’t worry. The creatures under the ship are Black Whiskers, a kind of light-averse sea beast. They dare not approach lit areas.”
Chen Qi slowed the boat.
“I’ll be careful. Is this the entrance?”
In front of them was a huge pitch-black island, with a vast amount of black mist spreading from it, as if alive.
On the island, numerous cracks could be seen, as if a god had chopped it into many pieces with a blood-red axe.
To enter this dark island’s interior, they had to sail through these narrow fissures.
The Flower Witch leaned against the ship’s window and pointed.
“The widest entrance is here. Head this way.
By the way, Chef, the next scenes might be frightening, but don’t be scared. They won’t harm you.”
“They are?”
Chen Qi felt a bit excited!
Although sea beasts were scary, he had seen storms and trials. Even if Godzilla came now, he could remain calm.
The bright small boat passed through the narrow fissure and advanced inward.
At that moment, Chen Qi’s eyes suddenly brightened.
On this pitch-black land, thick black mist bubbled up, and some vague black tentacles hung in the water.
On these black tentacles, some broken blades could be seen.
These blades showed no signs of decay.
Someone had been here recently? Chen Qi thought.
“Shh, don’t worry. Black Whiskers fear light. As long as you don’t approach them, they won’t move…”
The Flower Witch motioned softly.
Unexpectedly, the Black Whiskers slowly raised themselves and twisted toward them, trying to get closer!
If it weren’t for the Black Whiskers’ shortness and fear of light, this small boat would be in trouble.
“Why? With my strength, this shouldn’t happen.”
The Flower Witch crossed her arms, bowed her head, and fell into thought.
She understood something and said in a slightly maternal voice:
“Chef, Black Whiskers attack weak creatures as food. Your spiritual energy field is too weak, so they have targeted you.
But don’t worry. Even if they come together, as long as I’m here, not a single hair of yours will be hurt.”
The weak become prey like fish to the Black Whiskers.
The Flower Witch patted her chest, showing the demeanor of a big sister caring for her juniors.
This was the safety that powerful transcendent beings brought!
“Hmm…”
Chen Qi hesitated to speak.
No, they just approached, probably to say hello or give him a hug.
Of course, although the Black Whiskers were friendly, Chen Qi had no interest in those ugly ‘Black Whiskers’.
He had seen many sea beasts by now and had strict standards.
What he really wanted to encounter were the ones he could easily milk repeatedly.
Like Ghostfire Fish.
If not, at least something like the Blackship Sea Dragon with better looks.
Chen Qi observed that under the Black Whiskers’ protection, some broken weapons could be vaguely seen.
Moreover, there seemed to be some small sea beasts.
Unfortunately, with the Flower Witch on the boat, he couldn’t act rashly.
Illuminated by the ship’s lamp, the small boat passed through the Black Whisker territory and slowly delved deeper into the island.
Chen Qi stopped the boat.
An entrance to a wormhole appeared before him.
It looked very similar to the entrance of an E-grade dimensional rift.
The Flower Witch looked at this door, as if seeing her weak self from over ten years ago.
She had arrived home.