Witch, I'm really not the Deep Sea Ancient God!

Get on board… Levin stood on the steamboat, taking a step back.

It was a common phrase among captains, yet Levin heard no emotion in it. Rather than an invitation, it sounded more like an order—a command that could not be refused.

The other party's voice and appearance were completely obscured by the black Hunter attire, making it impossible to tell their gender.

What in the world is this… Levin touched the corner of his eye, where, just a moment ago, he thought he'd seen the black garment fluttering like a tendril.

Spiritual Power Detection!

What's there to fear? It's just someone dressed oddly, and their aura is only that of a second-order Transcendent!

Levin gritted his teeth, mustered his courage, half-squatted, and placed his cold, sweaty fingers on the steamboat's button.

But before he could maneuver the vessel backward, accompanied by the sound of 'waku waku,' his steamboat, strangely, started moving towards the broken ship on its own!

"Did I move forward on my own?"

Levin's breathing grew rapid, a flash of panic crossing his face.

Beneath the boat, there seemed to be an indescribable monster of horror.

He lifted his head, looking at the rope thrown over the side of the ship. After hesitating for a long time, he clenched the thick rope firmly and climbed onto the ship, on board the black ship.

And the moment he reached the deck, he saw a skull rolling past his feet.

"Ghost Ship!"

Levin vaguely realized something.

He had heard about a strange Ghost Ship appearing nearby in the coastal waters, but he never expected that the Ghost Ship would take up his commission!

The businessman from the office, he had connections with a Ghost Ship.

Who in the world was that person?

He slowly lifted his head and looked toward the deck above.

Standing before him was a Hunter in worn black Hunter attire.

Only a second-tier aura, stay calm, stay calm, I can defeat them… Levin curiously asked:

"Captain? Where are the other people on the ship?"

Chen Qi said softly:

"Besides you, there are only the two of us on this ship. Didn't you say? Fewer people is better, right?"

"Just the two of us!"

Levin shouted out, a surge of joy in his heart.

Logically, if there's only one person, it means that even if he gets tricked, he wouldn't have to face a situation of multiple attackers!

The other party's aura is only second tier, and he was a second-order Transcendent cultivated by his family. One-on-one, he definitely had a chance of winning!

But now, he felt a fear, a terror stemming from the unknown.

Levin tried to rally himself:

"You've indeed met my requirements, captain. You've made a great deal. As long as we're lucky, we can make a big fortune!"

You're still pitching to me… Chen Qi didn't have time to chat idly with Levin and went straight to the point:n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"State your destination and the payment you can offer."

Speaking normally, not a monster… Levin took a deep breath, took out the compass, and pointed far away:

"Straight in this direction, through the dangerous seas of Blood Water Island, lies a naval abandoned base. Of course, now, it's just an uninhabited island, and buried on this island, lies a treasure.

Let me clarify upfront, this treasure is related to the Blood Blade Pirate Group, and only I can unlock this treasure!

Afterward, apart from twenty thousand Shell Coins as payment, we'll split the profits fifty-fifty!"

Only you can open it… Chen Qi tapped his chin with his index finger, pondering for a moment:

"No problem. However, as an exchange, once we arrive, you must tell me everything you know."

Chen Qi leaned against the side of the boat, opening the map of the Ice Demon Pirate Group.

The naval abandoned base near Blood Water Island, because of the navy's experiments, has sprouted many mutated monsters in the surrounding seas.

Among them, the most common are flying fish, with speeds comparable to bullet fish, a very dangerous creature.

Because of this, this area can be considered one of the forbidden zones of the sea.

This island demands very strict requirements concerning the speed of the ships.

No need to adjust the direction, just keep moving forward.

Chen Qi gave a slight smile and snapped his fingers.

Departure!

"Vaku Vaku (Aye aye, Captain!)"

With a crisp sound, the engine of the Deep Sea Water Elf No.3 abruptly started in the engine room.

Green ghost fires lit up on the ship, and the vessel sailed towards the distant ocean.

So fast… Levin struggled to stabilize his stance.

Wait, if there's just one person, who started the engine? Levin felt a hint of doubt in his heart.

Is there really only one crew member on this ship?

Levin leaned nervously against the side of the ship; although hungry, he didn't have the courage to enter the dining room.

Should I immediately tell the captain everything? Otherwise, I might… Levin clenched his fists uneasily.

Chen Qi entered the captain's cabin and charted the course ahead.

The abandoned naval base was not far from Black Mine City, and the route was not complicated, requiring only about five hours of travel.

The real challenge was the Sea Beasts in the dangerous waters.

Of course, for Chen Qi, that was hardly any danger at all.

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Five hours later.

The voyage went unexpectedly smoothly.

The ship kept sailing deeper into the ocean, and soon, sharp flying fish leapt out of the water, constantly striking against the hull.

They did not show aggressiveness, but were like frenzied fans.

"Vaku Vaku! (Protect! Protect!)"

Water Elf No. 4 and No. 5, wearing skull heads, acted like protective professional soldiers beneath the boat, continuously using water bombs with loud noises to disperse these overly frenetic flying fish!

"My goodness…"

Levin rubbed his aching head, standing at the side of the ship, watching the vast school of flying fish above the sea.

If this were an ordinary vessel, seeing so many flying fish, it would either activate the ship's protection system or just speed up!

However, this ship adopted an unprecedented method to drive away the Sea Beasts.

His gaze shifted to the captain inside the dining room.

Facing so many flying fish, the captain remained composed, sipping tea.

"What confidence, could he easily wipe out this terrifying swarm of flying fish with just a flick of his finger…"

Levin subconsciously clenched his fists.

He had already envisioned the scenario where, after the treasure was excavated, he, no longer useful, would be thrown into the sea to feed the fish.

Levin gazed tremulously toward the distance.

On the horizon far away, the outline of an abandoned island appeared.

On that uninhabited island, one could also see a scrapped dome-shaped weather station.

We're almost there… Chen Qi finished his tea in the afternoon, walked out of the dining room, and looked towards the distant sea:

"We've arrived at the destination, it's all up to you now."

"Understood! Captain!"

Levin unconsciously responded and took out his treasure map, obediently following behind Chen Qi.

Chen Qi lowered the ship ladder, walked down from the ladder, and looked towards the abandoned island.

The island was not large, only considered a tiny mini-island, equipped with just one abandoned tower and a two-story abandoned research institute.

The dilapidated buildings were wobbling under the erosion of the fierce wind, with walls covered in vines and moss.

"Captain! Be careful."

Levin carefully walked forward.

How has this guy become so docile after just a few hours… Chen Qi crossed his arms, quietly watching Levin's performance.

Levin, looking at the map, hurriedly walked to a pile of wasteland, then took out a shovel and fiercely dug downward.