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

Chapter 360 Gods Cannot Be Insulted!

A cold sea breeze swept through, plunging the vast, dilapidated city into a brief silence.

Despite the onslaught of the waves, the Neptune statue still stands tall, its cold and ruthless eyes beneath its hundred-meter-long robe exuding the domineering aura of the deep sea, maintaining its supreme dignity!

"Poseidon..."

Chen Qi also vaguely sensed the sea god's predicament.

Under normal circumstances, even at the lowest price, a Deep Sea Titan from the Coffin of the Sea would fetch more than 12,000 ancient coins.

Moreover, this includes the price of the many fish he had previously donated.

The tentacle merchant and the many monsters raised their heads, believing in the god who had allowed them to survive in the coffin of the sea, and quietly awaited the god's instructions!

Chen Qi had heard about some of the gods of the new world in the forum.

Most gods, though powerful, must also follow certain laws and principles.

Especially for gods who are bound, they become extremely weak if they cannot maintain certain principles of themselves.

The sea god, who was in charge of maritime trade, was the guardian of the trade of the cowrie kingdom during the prosperous era of the sea. He was the god of cowrie shells and scales, representing fair trade in the sea.

Even with only a statue of the sea god in the Coffin of the Sea, his laws still influence the many brutal and sinister monsters of the sea, upholding the rules of the seashell!

As the god of shells, the principle of fair trade in shells is his law!
"How could Poseidon owe money?" Chen Qi thought to himself.

Ding dong! Ding dong!
The statue of Neptune did not give up; the enormous scales in its hands continued to sway.

As it continued to shake, two more crooked ancient coins appeared on the scales!

Through its tireless efforts, it successfully unearthed two ancient coins!

There were a whopping twelve thousand and two ancient coins!
The little crow watched this scene and muttered softly:

"Poseidon... is it out of money?"

"Shut up!"

The tentacle merchant puffed out his chest, glared at the little crow with demonic eyes, and said sternly:
God must not be insulted!

How could the great sea god, the protector of the merchant's coffin, owe money to two mere adventurers!
This is blasphemy!

The tentacle merchant bit his own tentacle hair:
"The principles of the shell are not to be desecrated by you, you weak ant!"

The tentacle merchant turned its head, stretching out its sticky little hand, ready to teach the blasphemous little crow a lesson.

However, the next second, a bone-chilling coldness came from behind the tentacle merchant.

The tentacle merchant whirled around and saw that on the hundred-meter-tall statue, beneath the long robe, the bronze eye was staring intently at her.

The sea god has another decree!

"Sea God, do you want me to imprison these adventurers...?" The tentacle merchant rubbed his hands together, eager to try.

Runes, interwoven with seashells, scales, and stars, emerged from the sea god statue, conveying its message:

“This is my divine realm, my followers, who uphold my principles. When you see them, you see me.”

"???"

Chen Qi's mind went blank.

He never expected that the sea god could convey such clear words.

But what does this mean? Chen Qi turned around and suddenly realized that all the monsters had taken a step back.

The tentacle merchant's pupils contracted sharply, her mouth gaped open, staring incredulously at the supreme sea god statue.

The sea god's words, translated into plain language, are:
Its affairs are the affairs of its believers!

Therefore, his followers will provide the remaining money!

Therefore, the sea god specifically designated a coffin in the sea, the most devout and prestigious believer.

The monsters pulled the tentacle merchant to their sides.

The statue of Neptune finally shook the scales and promised a final price.

The offerings made at dawn can be exchanged for a total of 22,000 ancient coins.

Such a huge amount of ancient currency is an incalculable price, even for these monstrous merchants!

Chen Qi's mouth opened slightly.

And this kind of operation?

So when the gods are short of money, they can ask believers to pay it back. No, to be precise, this is how believers should be used... Chen Qi suddenly realized.

However, what surprised him even more was the arrogant tentacle witch behind him.

She was chosen!
"Ugh?"

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah?"

The tentacle merchant waved his arms and tentacle hair, looking completely bewildered.

If it weren't for the power the sea god had bestowed upon her, she would really want to give him the middle finger right now.

The tentacle merchant smiled wryly and made a praying gesture:
"But, great sea god, even for me, this sum of money is still too much..."

The tentacle merchants give part of their money to the sea god, consume part of it to enhance their own power, and exchange part of it for food with other merchants.

The tentacle merchant only has two thousand ancient coins in his pocket right now, even including the money paid by the Black Whale Gang.

Faced with the prayers of the tentacle merchants, the great sea god statue stood silently amidst the waves.

Looking at the pitiful little tentacle, Chen Qi, in the manner of a priest, said in a deep voice:
"Little tentacle, reflect on yourself. Haven't you been working hard enough these days? Haven't you been making enough money to offer to the great sea god?"

"?"

The tentacle merchant turned his head and looked at Chen Qi with an almost resentful gaze.

He is the richest and most diligent merchant monster in the Coffin of the Sea.

While other monsters were resting and hibernating, she was out there alone, piloting a merchant ship, salvaging shipwrecks, and luring superhumans!
All of this is for the great sea god, so that he can have enough power in the rift tides to conquer the real world!
However, the sea goddess remained silent in the face of the adventurers' insults.

The scales of the sea god statue swayed slightly, and a parchment scroll inscribed with mysterious runes, labeled "Debt Contract," flew into Chen Qi's hands.

Then, the statue of the sea god fell into a deep sleep and never spoke again.

Chen Qi picked up the parchment scroll and whispered:
"I will exchange 10,000 ancient coins for the engine of the Nether Sea Ship."

According to the contract, Little Tentacle Merchant, you still owe me twelve thousand ancient coins.

The tentacle merchant was completely stunned.

Before the sacrifice, these two were lambs who had been deceived and were obligated to repay the money!

Why do I need to give them money after the sacrifice is done?
This is not fair!

Could it be that in the eyes of the Sea God, I am not even as good as a fourth-tier adventurer...? The tentacle merchant's heart was gradually tainted by boundless sorrow, teetering on the edge of losing control.

The little crow hid behind Chen Qi and said:
"Gods must not be insulted."

The will of God cannot be disobeyed… The tentacle merchant blinked and whispered:

"To correct you, it should be 11998 ancient coins."

Since it is the rule of the sea god, she must fulfill it.

Her small feet trod across the cold ground:

"Come with me, I'll install the engine of the Dark Sea Ship for you."

"Installation fee of 200 ancient coins".

Installation fee of two hundred ancient coins! Chen Qi added:

"Based on the market, 100 ancient coins should be about right."

"you……"

The tentacle merchant suppressed his anger and led Chen Qi and the other man to the shipyard in the dilapidated city.

As Chen Qi walked, he observed the back of the tentacle merchant.

Compared to the monsters in other rifts, the tentacle merchant is clearly more rational and intelligent.

Sure enough, these 'monsters' were once human too... Chen Qi thought to himself.

These tiny tentacles may all be entities transformed by the power of the deep sea.

They were influenced by the power of the deep-sea bloodline, rather than being born with it.

This may also be the key reason why his deep-sea affinity did not fully take effect.

A moment later, the tentacle merchant emerged from her collection of boathouses, holding a spherical object three times her own height...

That was… Chen Qi’s pupils suddenly contracted.

A spherical engine was constantly pulsating in the hands of the tentacle merchant, each pulsation creating a ripple on the surface of the sea.

The core of the engine was surrounded by rings of eerie blue flames. These flames leaped and flickered, but emitted no heat, only a cold and distant light, like stars in the underworld.

Beneath the will-o'-the-wisp, ancient runes and unknown totems are faintly visible, intertwined and entwined. They slowly flow with the rhythm of the flames, releasing a powerful lamp-like force!
This engine far surpasses any engine Chenqi has ever seen; its power is so immense that it exceeds even Chenqi himself.

Even the space leap engine, which consumes a huge amount of power, probably cannot cause any damage to this engine.

The tentacle merchant explained:
"This is the former Noah's Engine. In legend, it was created by the demigods Furnace Hammer and Cold Blade."

"Of course, its energy, though vast and stable, is not limitless and needs to be replenished with spiritual energy from the deep sea periodically to maintain its balance."

After explaining, the tentacle merchant asked:

"By the way, where are your ships?"

Chen Qi pointed to their Ghost Ship. "Hmm?"

Looking at the Ghost Ship, the tentacle merchant couldn't help but curl his lips into a contemptuous smile:
"Your ship has the feel of a ghost ship, but in terms of capability, it can only be considered a replica of a replica, a shrimp among shrimps, and a piece of junk among junks."

The tentacle merchant pouted:

"As expected, weak humans can only use broken and weak gadgets."

"A counterfeit among counterfeits..."

Chen Qi did not refute.

If it were in a B-class rift, the Ghost, with its ability to jump through space, would undoubtedly be a good ship.

However, if placed in an A-level rift, it would undoubtedly be just an ordinary ship.

It is strong enough to withstand storms and volcanic rain, but it cannot navigate through lava or in the air, let alone through dangerous crevasses.

The sheer cold of that one day's voyage caused the Ghost to develop many cracks and its speed to drop significantly.

The tentacle witch seized the opportunity of repaying the debt to try and stimulate Chen Qi's desire to spend money:

"Guest, although you are weak and could die at any moment, if you have a good ship, you will be strong enough to become a powerful figure in the Coffin of the Sea."

She needs to pay off the debt as soon as possible to maintain her sanity:
"Do you want to buy a boat, or build one?"

"shipbuilding."

Chen Qi peered into the dock and discovered that most of the ships sold by the Merchant's Coffin were cursed ships.

Therefore, the best approach is to dismantle the parts of these cursed ships and assemble a new one.

Deal done! The tentacle merchant rubbed his little tentacles together:
"For just 12,000 ancient coins, we can build you a ship that can sail freely in the Coffin of the Sea and traverse the territory of the deep-sea Titans..."

"Twelve thousand ancient coins!" The little crow muttered behind Chen Qi, holding a lantern.

"Um, Miss Tentacle?"

"What's wrong? A piece of trash worth only one ancient coin!"

The tentacle merchant bared his fangs and cursed.

In her eyes, if Chen Qi was a nobody, then the little crow was a shrimp.

If it weren't for the sea god's decree, she would have ignored these two adventurers long ago.

The little crow said softly:
"I've heard that the sea god is the god who oversees fair trade... Is a price of 12,000 reasonable? I also don't know how many ancient coins it takes to build a new ship?"

The little crow looked at the tentacle merchant and added:
"If I'm worth one ancient coin, I think building a ship could be a bit cheaper? By the way, Miss Tentacle, how many ancient coins are you worth?"

The little crow mustered its courage and asked as politely as possible.

She wanted to find out the 'price standard' that the Touch Merchants used to talk about, in order to help Chenqi's transaction.

How much ancient currency am I worth? I'm not even worth as much as an adventurer… The tentacle merchant smiled politely, his eyebrows arching.
"The followers of the sea god are priceless."

"As a friend, I can give you a discount. For three thousand ancient coins, I can help you modify your ship. Don't worry, these three thousand ancient coins include the best building materials for the Coffin of the Sea."

"After the upgrade, your ships will have the defensive capabilities of a deep-sea titan."

The tentacle merchant tried his best to offer a 'reasonable' price.

Three thousand ancient coins, then there are still nine thousand left... Chen Qi stroked his chin.

The reward for sacrificing this deep-sea titan far exceeded his expectations!
Unfortunately, this sea god statue was truly poor; it went bankrupt after sacrificing one Titan.

If the Poseidon statue hadn't collapsed, Chen Qi even felt he could have bought the entire Merchant's Coffin.

"I wonder if there are any other, even wealthier, deep-sea gods elsewhere..." Chen Qi thought to himself.

He then walked to the seaside and looked at the many goods on the tentacle merchant's small boat.

As he looked, he asked:
"Little tentacle, how long does it take to build a ship?"

The tentacle merchant said:

"If it were a ship comparable to a deep-sea titan, four days..."

Four days passed... Chen Qi opened the map and inquired about the details of some ships.

If no new ship is built, it will take about four days to reach the Witch's Coffin from this place, even with some unexpected events.

Within four days, food, medicine, and injuries became huge problems for Fen.

Chen Qi hesitated for a moment before deciding.

At the speed of the new ship, and with the continuous use of spatial leaps, they should be able to reach the Witch's Coffin in about a day.

Most importantly, Fen, who is seriously ill, can rest for a period of time.

The two events were about the same time... Chen Qi thought for a moment and decided to wait in the merchant's coffin for the ship to be completed.

At the same time, he also had to find a way to spend all the remaining 'debt'!

Nine thousand ancient coins! In reality, this would be an astronomical price, enough to empty the mysterious shops of several legendary merchants!
"Little crow, let's rest for a bit..."

Chen Qi said quietly.

Upon hearing the word "rest," the tentacle merchant took a step back.

Chen Qi took out his wireless communication device, sent a message to the Ice Demon Pirates, and then began to examine the Tentacle Merchant's collection.

Chen Qi vaguely remembered that among the tentacle merchant's collection were some items that could greatly enhance his strength.

I scanned them one by one as I opened my eyes in the morning.

"The Ice Saintess Necklace, which can increase Ice Aspect Comprehension."

"The forbidden weapon of the Winter Kingdom, the Blizzard Blade."

"Enhancing the desire to reproduce, abundant seeds of vitality."

"'Shadow Blade' and 'Undying Dragon Heart' Forbidden Skill Cards".

"The Coffin of Condensation, The Forging Method of Azure Flame, and The Origin of Deep Blue Flame, all written by renowned researchers..."

"Tyrannosaurus blood that enhances the power of flesh and blood implants..."

"A cold medicine to relieve extreme cold illness..."

Weapons, books, medicine, everything imaginable... Chen Qi bought everything he could find that might be useful without any hesitation!
Chen Qi coughed and said:

"I want everything I point to."

"guest!"

The tentacle merchant was excitedly selling her goods, but unfortunately, all the items on these small boats had prices marked, making it difficult for her to raise them.

Soon, a pile of extraordinary resources was gathered around Chen Qi.

This includes not only medicine to treat Fen, but also items that can help the little crow and Fen grow!
In the end, Chen Qi spent a staggering four thousand ancient coins!
Five thousand ancient coins remain… Chen Qi thought to himself.

Under normal circumstances, for a legendary figure to qualify for breaking through to the fourth tier, they need extensive training, time, and countless resources.

The items he can purchase from these A-rank rifts can greatly enhance his strength, and may even allow him to quickly skip the long growth period of a legendary figure!
However, despite his extravagant spending, he still had five thousand ancient coins!

There's just too much money to spend... Chen Qi was a little worried.

Unlike other money, this money exists in the form of a 'debt'.

If you can't finish the flowers in the crack, you won't have another chance to do so!

Should he go to other merchants to buy some materials and see if he could find suitable equipment? Chen Qi couldn't help but feel conflicted.

The tentacle merchant summoned the shipbuilder of the Merchant's Coffin and whispered:
"Dear guest, your shipbuilding service has been arranged. Is there anything else you need to purchase?"

The tentacle merchant bent over, rubbed his small tentacles together, and a greedy look flashed in his eyes!

Chenqi is a major client!

What else can I buy...? Chen Qi couldn't help but think of the upcoming Witch's Coffin Operation.

Chen Qi vaguely remembered that in the original storyline, the Ice Witch was resurrected during a time of war among the nations.

At that time, the corrupted Flower Witch killed three highly respected naval admirals, the great enemies of the Blood Blade Pirates. In the end, she gained the support of the Blood Blade Pirates and the Flower Witch, becoming the undisputed hero of the Blood Blade Pirates.

Finally, she joined forces with the Bloodblade Pirates and set off for the Witch's Coffin during a vulnerable moment when the Tower of Books and the Black Whales were locked in battle!

Ultimately, Finn, at the cost of over 90% of the Bloodblade Pirates' casualties, and the loss of one of his own hands, twenty years of his lifespan, and the Bloodblade Pirates' treasures, briefly gained the power of a Saint and barely managed to revive the Ice Witch.

However, because Chen Qi changed the timeline, the situation in the Witch Sea has become unpredictable.

Because the Black Whale Pirates focused many of their legendary efforts on defeating the Black Hunter, the Blood Blade Pirates have already completed part of their revenge plan through their own strength.

Now, the situation at the Witch's Coffin is even more dire.

The Black Whale Gang and the Azure Beast have joined forces, but the strength of their forces remains a mystery.

This incident concerns the arrival of the Ice Witch and the future of the entire Witch Sea.

Chen Qi shook his head, a vague sense of foreboding creeping over him.

As expected, in this battle, the Black Whale Legion and the Azure Beast used all available resources to stop them!

At the witch's coffin, a terrifying black whale-like beast may already be waiting for them.

We must make more preparations for the final battle at the Witch's Coffin, otherwise, there is a high possibility of serious casualties... Chen Qi pondered.

What else can I buy to enhance my combat power?
As Chen Qi pondered this, he couldn't help but fix his gaze on the fawning tentacle merchant before him.

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