Chen Qi looked at the detailed report of the event.
Under the bold red words "Disgraceful Defeat," prominently was a photo taken from high above by war correspondent Pelu.
Above the tumultuous sea, near the vital coast, stood the Five-pointed Naval Base with its forty-meter-high walls, emitting scorching gunsmoke, while five Black Sea Elephants, mountainous in size, shattered the century-old unbreached steel walls!
Above the burning base, one could see the scrambling navy personnel, being chased by pirates clad in black pirate attire wielding curved swords, exuding a sinister black aura, like chasing stray dogs, after the navy dressed in the Storm Hammer's white uniforms.
Atop the main dome of the navy base, the navy's hope, the person many relied on, one of the navy generals, Bai Ou, looked like a frail bird as he was gripped by the neck and held aloft by Black Death Doctor, one of the Seven Great Pirate Generals of the Black Whale Group!
Amidst the floating gunsmoke and the Black Whale Group Flag, General Bai Ou was covered in blood, powerless to fight back. The general's defeat symbolized the loss of the naval base, with countless treasures being plundered.
Billions of Shell coins from the naval base, two Legendary profession cards, a Hammer-shaped Witch Relic, along with countless extraordinary resources and a thousand strong navy personnel, all fell into the hands of the pirate general, Black Death Doctor, as spoils of war.
Plus, a legendary combatant was captured and reduced to a prisoner under the dominion of the Black Whale Pirate Group; indeed, it was an event that shocked the entire sea!
This was freshly released news, immediately causing unrest among many adventurers of Seal No.1.
It was an unstoppable tidal wave, affecting every individual involved.
In many people's impressions, the navy was capable of contending against the Black Whale Group.
Once the navy was overthrown, the likelihood of these hunters from the Hunter Association being hunted down by pirates would significantly increase.
The breaking of the Storm Hammer signified the navy's official commencement of action—a massive event leading to intensified battles over the seas and a loss of order.
Mr. Bai Ou... Chen Qi fell silent for a moment; he had a favorable impression of the navy general.
Events were unfolding much faster than he had anticipated.
Unlike when he first undertook a task from old Bai Ou, he was now a qualified Third Rank adventurer.
With his current strength, though not yet able to dominate the tides of this war, he was also not about to be completely overwhelmed by them.
But it still wasn't enough; he lacked the power to dominate the tides and needed to hastily construct his own ship amidst them.
Chen Qi leaned back and gently tapped the table:
"As expected, the navy won't succumb to this defeat; Dragon Flower Islands, one of the Black Whale Group's essential islands abundant in medicinal resources, is very likely to fall into a war."
Dragon Flower Islands were rich in resources and were only guarded by the Dragon Tamer King and his troops and flying dragons, lacking strong military defense constructions.
The navy wouldn't miss the opportunity to attack the Black Whale Group; it was also his and Fen's chance to infiltrate the Dragon Flower Islands and obtain the Moon Island Flower, an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime!
However, compared to the combative Chen Qi, Fen's mood at the moment was much more downcast.
Wearing a white mask, Fen hung her head low; Water Elf No.2 on her head empathetically made a sad expression to convey her master's fear and desolation.
"Qi, are you really willing to take the risk and oppose the Black Whale Group? You must know, this time the Black Whale Group attacked the naval base, it's very likely because of the Witch Relics mentioned in the newspapers..."
Witch Relics were undoubtedly also an important objective for the Black Whale Group... Chen Qi pondered for a moment.
Collecting five Witch Relics grants the power to unlock the Witch's Coffin, thus collecting them was also among the goals of the Black Whale Group.
And Fen had two of such relics on her!
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Chen Qi sensed her fear.
For a Witch Relic, the Black Whale Group was willing to deploy five Black Sea Elephants and a monster like Black Death Doctor.
However, on the contrary, the Black Whale Group's pursuit of them was merely stuck at issuing a Bounty Order; no legendary figure had launched any pursuit against them.
Fen didn't feel lucky; on the contrary, she felt a deep sense of unease.
She had this vague feeling that she was like a small grass carp kept in a fishpond, waiting to get plumper before being devoured by the ruler of the seas, the King of Pirates, Whale Father.
The Black Whale Group excelled in unpredictable pursuits, led by the sole independent Blood Hunter; Chen Qi was just about to offer comfort.
And at that moment, a man with a mechanical arm came over, deftly snapped his fingers, and interrupted his thoughts.
"Get me three top-shelf drinks! Qi, long time no see, you've actually expanded your dining boat business here! Business seems good, huh!"
"???"
Chen Qi turned his head, looking at this uninvited guest beside him.
He was wearing a craftsman's gray clothes with a bulky mechanical right arm and goggles, his chin adorned with some prickly stubble.
Though young, the heavy dark circles under his eyes gave the impression he was nearly dead.
You are? Chen Qi blinked, unable for a moment to recall the other's identity.
Bree spoke somewhat disappointedly:
"You can't have forgotten me! We met on Maro Island, remember? I built that dining boat of yours!"
Oh! That's the guy who spent five million Shell currency to buy the "Dragon Charm" card, the ultimate sucker!
Chen Qi suddenly remembered who it was, Bree, the mechanic from the Ice Demon Pirate Group, the odd fellow obsessed with marrying a Mecha.
Wait a minute, mechanic, I wonder if this guy could upgrade equipment... Chen Qi gave Bree a slight smile:
"Of course I remember, Mr. Bree. Did acquiring the Dragon Charm help you find your ideal partner?"
Apart from Captain Palu of the Ice Demon Pirate Group, who was treated like a slave by the crew, everyone else was ridiculously fat!
The Ice Demon Pirate Group members exploited Captain Palu, and Chen Qi planned to exploit the group's crew members.
He happened to have some things on hand that he hadn't dealt with yet.
Bree opened a bottle of rum:
"No, I met a Dragon Man who despised me for not having scales, criticized my lack of substantial Dragon Charm; that's why I came here, trying to see if I could further enhance my Dragon Attribute.
You wouldn't believe it, that Dragon lady's chest was as hard as steel, just like a Mecha! Absolutely fascinating! Shame her head was humanoid, she's a half-dragon!"
Terrifying mechaphile... Chen Qi suppressed the urge to comment.
Bree asked:
"Is this Miss An?"
"No!"
An? Fen firmly responded, turning her head confusedly, feeling strangely familiar with the name.
Chen Qi introduced:
"The current deputy captain of my dining boat, a pharmacist who loves farming."
His previous deputy captain, Water Elf Number Three, was still missing.
Deputy captain... Fen happily nodded on hearing Chen Qi say this.
Bree's eyes lit up, noticing Chen Qi's Third Rank Spiritual Power Field:
"Oh, hello! Wait, Qi, you've reached Third Rank! That's truly astonishing. If your mentor knew, she would be so relieved."
It's hard to believe that in such a short time, the once Second Rank Transcendent, who needed a mentor to look after him, now had nearly the same rank and strength as me... Bree couldn't help sighing at how dangerous and full of opportunities the Crack Tide had been.
Qi had a teacher too? Fen coldly interjected.
"Cough cough, sir, maybe we could talk about the recent attack on the naval base instead."
Bree said composedly:
"Don't worry about these matters! Everyone, don't worry, honestly! I don't even know how the navy could lose in the Witch Sea, how Shell Country could lose!"