Diya didn't give a damn,
"At such an old age, still playing with such excuses. Moreover, from what I've observed, the speed of our Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship is way too slow."
"Slow?"
Blue Fire didn't mind Diya's rudeness and continued,
"Besides, the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter is bound to be ours. You might not know this, but for this mission, our ship is equipped with a Space Jump Engine type C."
Space Engine...at this moment, even Diya, with his usually joking face, finally showed a serious expression.
"Blue Fire, you're not kidding, right? For the sake of Blue Fire, you actually got us a Space Jump?"
The so-called Space Jump Engine was a special engine that gave ships the ability to space shuttle. In Shell Country, even for the Steam Hand to forge a Space Jump Engine would require a vast amount of time and materials!
Therefore, such an item, in regards to the drop rate in Grade B hammer rifts, was even less than one in a thousand!
And the Space Jump C type was an 'anchor point' style leap, which could directly take the ship out of dangerous waters. Having a Space Jump meant that the sea was no longer dangerous!
The Space Jump Engine was a priceless heavenly treasure!
If the Black Whale Group and the Sea God Pirate Group knew of the existence of the Space Jump, they might even face a joint offensive by the seven great pirates of the Black Whale Group and the seven archbishops of the Sea God Pirate Group, a pursuit from over a hundred ships!
Diya followed up,
"Recently, because of the reappearance of the Flower Witch, this nearby area has already attracted the Black Whale Group. Now you're bringing such a massive Space Jump Engine, Blue Fire, do you really have no fear of death?"
Blue Fire said with a laugh,
"Ten years ago, I sailed the Bonfire Energy Exploration Ship to this sea area, got lost in a storm, and saw with my own eyes the treasure of the Deep Sea Hunter buried deep in a vortex. If we want the treasure from deep within, a Space Jump is necessary."
"The more valuable the item is, the greater the cost that's needed."
Saying this, Blue Fire suddenly asked,
"Diya, do you know what the difficulty level assigned to this treasure by the Deep Sea Hunter is?"
"What?"
Blue Fire couldn't help but hold the cigarette in his mouth,
"It's hands, both hands."
Diya smiled,
"That's all?"
Blue Fire turned his head to look at the proud, blonde youth.
Diya was no ordinary person, but a noble from one of the seven great companies of Shell Country, the Steam Hand, and his father at the Steam Hand was a legendary Mecha Master.
Even the legends, those Saints who existed in the tales, were not out of reach in Diya's eyes.
In the Witch Sea, when it comes to status, he was more than worthy of being called a noble among nobles.
Blue Fire narrowed his eyes, reminding,
"Diya, the Witch Sea is not as simple as you think. The Blue Beast and Carol are missing, and there have been recent sightings of the Black Hunter and the Flower Witch in the nearby seas."
Black Hunter? Witch? Diya lifted his face, enjoying the lashing of the wind and rain,
"Don't get me wrong, if the Deep Sea Hunter is a Saint, then I am quite interested in his treasure."
"Saint..."
Blue Fire said softly, saying no more, his gaze turned towards the horizon where the Snake Father had disappeared.
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...
At dusk, the Sea of Calamity.
On the tumultuous ocean waves, three ships forged through the water, eventually converging and advancing side by side.
One ship's appearance was like that of a python, its body a dark green; another was completely white, with the flag of the White Tower Federation hanging on its bow; the smallest was a tourist-type ship.
These three ships were the Snake Father, the White Tower Hunter, and Chen Qi's Ghost Ship, respectively.
At this moment, all three ships were in a stable state of navigation.
All three had successfully navigated through the first half of the Sea of Calamity and reached the rendezvous point.
Especially the Water Elves, who had successfully steered the Ghost Ship to the rendezvous point, greatly exceeding Chen Qi's expectations.
Swoosh, swoosh—
Water Elf number three leapt from the Ghost Ship onto the deck of the Snake Father.
"Vaku Vaku (Master! I did awesome, didn't I?)"
"Well done!"
Chen Qi was particularly happy, taking the Water Elf into his hands and placing it on his shoulder.
The Sea of Calamity was different from other areas, ordinary ships had no ability to move forward in the Sea of Calamity.
That is to say, if there was only one ship, once destroyed, it would be trapped forever within the Sea of Calamity's domain.
Therefore, for this mission, both Chen Qi and the White Tower Hunter dispatched their respective ships.
Everyone and the Water Elves gathered on the deck of the Snake Father to discuss the plans ahead.
Chen Qi stood upon the deck, taking out the map and announcing the latter part of their journey,
"Ladies and gentlemen, next, all we have to do is follow one direction and go straight ahead to reach the island of Blue Fire."
Melanie's eyes lit up,
"Straight ahead?"
If it was a matter of going straight, then the latter part of their journey promised to be much more stable.
"Yes, but night is approaching swiftly, and we must be wary of Shadow Beasts and the monsters lying deep below the sea."
Chen Qi paused to think,
"But rest assured, my dear crew, according to the current situation, the latter part of our journey is very safe."
Alor said with a worried frown,
"How shall we divide the night watch? The nights in the Sea of Calamity are surely rife with danger!"
Chen Qi offered a slight smile,
"You needn't worry about the night because your Lamp Keeper captain will protect you! When the time comes, just two people need to join me for the night watch."
The night watch was all up to the captain!
Alor, the glasses-wearing Mechanic Ma Li, and the other four White Tower Hunters couldn't help but look at Chen Qi with admiration in their eyes.
His shoulders were so broad, his gaze so confident!
This was the sense of security the Lamp Keeper gave them!
"Thank you, Lamp Keeper!"
The young Alor and Ma Li high-fived in celebration, content that with the Lamp Keeper keeping watch, they could get a good night's rest.
"Cough cough."
Melanie coughed twice, interrupting everyone.
Wait a second, it was at this moment that the White Tower Hunters suddenly realized and objected,
"Who are your crew members?"
Their real captain, Melanie, was still right beside them.
Chen Qi chuckled,
"Got it, my partners, get some good rest. You know, once we reach the island of Blue Fire, a tough battle might await us."
Having said this, Chen Qi took out the luxurious fishing rod given to him by the Black-eyed Captain from his backpack card, walked to the side of the ship, and prepared to fish.
Standing watch was an exceedingly dull affair, so before that, why not fish,
For one must know, the Sea of Calamity was home to countless rare Sea Beasts.
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Under the twilight, Chen Qi sat at the edge of the ship, making Extraordinary Fish Bait, hooked it, and then cast the rod with gusto.
He had only just advanced to Third Rank, but the Extraordinary food necessary for his bodily growth was already scarce.
If he could get hold of some rare materials before setting foot on Blue Fire Island, that would be ideal.
Alor adjusted his glasses,
"Such a fierce guy, yet he knows how to fish, with an ultra-rare, limited edition rod, no less..."
"Yes, Mr. Lamp Keeper really is capable of anything."
Glasses-wearing Alor and Mechanic Ma Li were gradually impressed by Chen Qi's knowledge and life skills.
This bunch, acting like White Tower Hunters, seem completely unworldly... Seasoned fisherwoman Melanie said disdainfully,
"His technique is amateur at best. To catch Extraordinary fish while avoiding ferocious beasts, one must use specially treated Extraordinary Fish Bait..."
Melanie smiled confidently; as a White Tower Hunter, she had read four volumes of the fisherman's secret manuals!
Chen Qi paid no attention to Melanie, neither his fishing stance nor bait showed any sign of changing.
Considering how much this man had helped me... Melanie dug out her long-cherished, ultra-rare Fish Bait from her backpack card,
"Lamp Keeper, you won't catch any fish with that bait, what you need is real Extraordinary Fish Bait, and as it happens, I recently have some leftovers."
Seizing the opportunity to showcase her fishing skills and regain her dignity as captain... Melanie took off her hunter's clothes, rolled up her sleeves, and said excitedly,
"No need to thank me. As for compensation, calling me 'Captain Sister' will suffice..."
However, the next second, Melanie was struck dumb.
"What did you just say?"
Chen Qi lifted the fishing rod, asking.
What's going on? Did something bite that quickly? Melanie shielded her eyes with her hand.
A golden glow burst forth from the depths of the sea, dazzling her eyes.
What's going on?
Caught something already!
And it was emitting a shining golden light!