Witch, I'm really not an ancient god of the deep sea!

Chapter 12 The Road to Trial
Returning empty-handed is a disgrace for pirates.

To some extreme pirates, this was an even more unbearable disgrace than their wives' infidelity!

Are we going to go home empty-handed?

Captain Black Eyes questioned again in a stern voice.

The little crow took a deep breath and replied:

"This is not a case of returning empty-handed!"

We now know that the treasure exists.

We could easily return now and then inform the deputy commander and the others of the intelligence.

With their strength, they could even defeat this wall of blood-red eyes!

"At that time, this treasure of the deep-sea hunters will still belong to our Black Whale Pirate Crew!"

"After we return... this treasure will still belong to us!"

Captain Blackeye's eye twitched, then he smiled and said:

"How can it be?

You don't think we're the only ones who got information about the Deepsea Hunter's treasure, do you?
We just knew the timing a little earlier than them.

The other three major pirate groups, and even the official navy of the Kingdom of Bei, are all doing their utmost to find the Deep Sea Hunter's treasure!

After we return to headquarters, I wonder how many ships will come to this sea monster cave.

By then, we probably won't even be able to see this crack.

The Age of Exploration has arrived!

Ship's doctor, you and I will make a name for ourselves amidst the waves!

Now, faced with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, how can we give it up!

"..."

The little crow was speechless for a moment. Although she really wanted to keep this capable new assistant, she couldn't argue with her.

Moreover, the other party is the captain of the Sawshark.

The little crow bit its lip and said again:
"He's no good. After fighting the Black Bull, he cried a lot, like a rat in a stinking ditch. This kind of trash and coward only knows how to call for his mother, run away in a panic, and then run into a woman's arms. There's no way he can cross the Crack Line."

There are only three of these precious parasitic sea monsters left; they should be given to…

After crying, he called himself a good-for-nothing and a coward. Chen Qi looked on with a puzzled expression.

Although the little crow was grateful for speaking up for him, it still sounded strange.

At that moment, Captain Black Eyes placed his hand on Chen Qi's shoulder:
"At such a young age, he has the courage to defeat Black Bull! That alone is enough to prove that he is a warrior!"
By the way, young man!

And I remember you killed a blood-eyed bat all by yourself with a pistol!

With such courage, I believe you can definitely climb the steps of this trial and help us obtain the treasure of the deep-sea hunter!

"He can't..."

The little crow clenched its fist and spoke again, but its tone had become somewhat weak.

This guy's performance, whether on the ship or in the crack, is absolutely amazing!
Why are you behaving so well...? Chen Qi seemed to sense the reproachful expression beneath the little crow's mask.

Although they didn't spend much time together, Chen Qi left her with a very good impression.

This was someone she had finally met—a person with both talent and eloquence, a normal person.

Unexpectedly, just one day later, this man who committed the act is about to die...

She knew better than anyone that being parasitized by a marine parasite meant not only having to consider the resistance of deep-sea creatures, but also that physical strength was extremely important.

Even after taking the yellow needle, Chen Qi's physical condition is still far inferior to that of the salvage workers.

Even a salvage worker who is a second-tier transcendent could not do it, so how could Chen Qi possibly do it!?

Not to mention psychological resilience.

Captain Blackeye is essentially sending me to my death for a virtually nonexistent possibility!

boom!boom!
The sound of sea monsters crashing against the stone gate echoed once more.

New cracks began to appear on the stone gate.

"no……"

The little crow clenched her fists, a surge of anger hidden beneath her mask. She even considered punching the captain to buy time.

Captain Blackeye said again:

"Stop being unreasonable, little crow. If all else fails, we can simply hold a vote!"

The choice of voting...

Undoubtedly, the outcome will not change.

Chen Qi's eyes lit up, and he was told to take a look at what good things the Deep Sea Hunter had hidden.

"You two, stop arguing about me..." Chen Qi stepped forward, interrupting the two, and said:

"Let me try."

An ordinary voice, yet it resonated in everyone's minds like waves!

The pirates were all taken aback.

They never expected that this boy, who had just entered the rift, would dare to move forward after witnessing the terrifying wall of blood-red eyes!

"He's a man!"

A pirate, genuinely impressed, tossed him a bottle of rum.

Chen Qi took the slightly sweet rum, drank half of it, and then threw the bottle on the ground.

This is suicide... The little crow frowned deeply. She was just a small boat doctor and could not stop it all.

Now, all she can do is lament her own powerlessness and weakness.

Captain Black Eyes was secretly overjoyed. He patted Chen Qi on the shoulder:

"Well done, kid!"
If you really find the treasure, a chest of gold, no, two chests!

There are also career cards to embark on the path to transcendence! Even your own ship! It's all yours!
From now on, you will be the pride of our Sawshark!

By the way, you can also tell me what kind of woman you want!

Even if you don't get it, just for your courage alone, I'm willing to give you fifty gold coins in the name of the captain!

Captain Blackeye's eyes were pure black, carrying a strange quality, yet he forced a kind, middle-aged man's smile. This reward is really generous… Chen Qi didn't believe in empty promises.

Captain Blackeye's goodwill remained merely lip service.

In the captain's eyes, he was nothing more than a temporary tool and a living commodity.

For pirates, profit is always the most important thing.

More than the promises Blackeye made, he was more interested in what the Deep Sea Hunter's treasure actually contained.

Chen Qi could sense that the Black Whale Pirate Crew was indeed not a good fit for him.

It's time to prepare for the escape.

But before he could escape, he had to figure out a way to get something good.

Captain Black Eyes leaned forward, eager to place the parasitic sea monster on Chen Qi's shoulder.

"Captain, let me do it myself."

Chen Qi seized a tentacle from the bottom of the parasitic sea monster, lifted it, and slowly walked towards the line of the crack.

Although he possesses an affinity for the deep sea, this is not without its challenges.

This really puts his acting skills to the test.

The parasitic sea monster is large enough that if it is placed on the shoulder at a good angle, the fact that it is not parasitized will not be discovered.

The real key lies in acting skills; he needs to portray the pain and struggle of being parasitized.

"good--"

Chen Qi thought to himself, then placed the parasitic sea beast on his shoulder and pressed it down sharply.

Instantly, the parasitic sea monster began to wriggle, using its smooth tentacles to approach his arm and armpit!

"call--"

Chen Qi felt a sudden panic.

Things weren't as simple as he thought!
The parasitic sea monster was indeed a forbidden creature, and it instantly did something beyond his expectations.

The smooth tentacles kept wriggling, stimulating his senses.

The parasitic tentacles were like a clingy kitten, constantly rubbing against his body.

This feeling……

It's so itchy, so smooth, and it feels kind of good too—

To feign pain in such a comfortable situation is truly a test.

"This thing feels like it could be used to develop a massage industry..."

Chen Qi forced a pained expression and tried to cheer himself up.

Then, he slowly stepped across the forbidden line drawn by the deep-sea hunter.

Da, da——

One step, two steps, three steps, four steps!

With each step he took, he could hear the excited shouts of the crowd behind him.

"Why don't I run and tease them?" Chen Qi estimated the time and moved forward step by step.

In just a moment, he had already surpassed the record of the salvage team!

"what……"

The little crow was momentarily stunned.

Something's not right!

With his physical abilities, it's incredible that he was able to last so long!
Is it because of the yellow needle? Or is it because of the sea monster lurking inside him?

When he comes back, I'm going to give him a full body check-up, from top to bottom, inside and out.

However, it seems that this opportunity will never come again... The little crow sighed inwardly.

Suddenly, Chen Qi stopped in his tracks.

Oh no! He can't hold on much longer! Captain Blackeye was startled and immediately encouraged him:
"Don't be afraid, hang in there!"

"Don't give up! Think of your family, think of your unfinished business!"

"Hang in there, everything will be alright! Nothing is insurmountable!"
Women can be found again, money can be earned again!

"You are still young, still a teenager, with limitless potential!"

Under the captain's leadership, these once-bloodthirsty pirates transformed into positive role models, offering encouragement.

Having taken so many steps, Chenqi is undoubtedly their greatest hope this time!

Acting out pain is really difficult, but thankfully all he left for everyone was a handsome back view... Chen Qi was a little speechless; he had already tried to walk as slowly as possible.

That's enough... Then, Chen Qi firmly held the sea beast on his shoulder, suddenly accelerated, and stepped over the stairs!

accelerate!
This moment filled all the pirates with immense excitement.

The deep-sea hunter's treasure, located atop the steps, is now teetering on the edge of him.

"arrive!"

Chen Qi stepped over the last step, squatted down, and first blinked at the Blood Eye Wall.

This is, after all, something that came from under the wall of that old monster.

I took it!

The Blood-Eyed Wall did not respond; after all, it was a deep-sea creation and had no interest in the treasure left behind by the deep-sea hunters.

Over time, the blue box has become somewhat mottled and covered in dust, but its exquisite and luxurious appearance is still evident.

In the tense atmosphere, Chen Qi slowly patted the dust off the blue box and then lifted it up slightly.

This box was welded to the ground—

There were no traps around, and it wasn't a mimicry chest... Chen Qi observed it again and noticed a clear latch on the chest.

After confirming repeatedly, he gently pressed the latch.

With a "click," the treasure chest lid slowly opened, revealing the treasure inside.

(End of this chapter)