Our feet? The Ice Witch stared at the camera on the waves, frozen in place, lost in thought.

Why does the witch seem noticeably flustered... Chen Qi rested his chin on his hand, keenly observing the Ice Witch's long white eyelashes slightly curving as she unconsciously smoothed her slender white hair with her index finger.

At that moment, Fen approached softly carrying pastries:

"Teacher, Qi, are you hungry? Would you like some grass cake?"

Inside the Great Sea Coffin, their only food was Chen Qi's fish, Chen Qi's fish, and more of Chen Qi's fish!

All caught by Chen Qi!

Although it tasted good, after eating it continuously for so many days, they had grown tired of it.

Therefore, after they emerged, Fen immediately went with the water spirits to purchase fresh cake ingredients.

Although Fen's taste buds were somewhat different from ordinary people's, she still had considerable skill in making cakes.

Chen Qi looked at the cake in Fen's small hands:

Grass Cake (Super Nutrient-Rich Version).

Not oily or spicy, full of health benefits!

What exactly is Fen trying to nourish me into... Chen Qi took the cake and ate a bite.

Not bad, sufficiently sweet with a fragrant matcha flavor... Chen Qi said:

"Delicious!"

"Hehe!"

A little yellow flower sprouted from Fen's head.

Cake! Sweets! The Ice Witch also showed a happy expression, taking the cake and munching it down.

Delicious!

Due to extreme hunger, cake crumbs immediately appeared around the Ice Witch's mouth.

Chen Qi said quietly:

"Ice Witch, your eating style is quite bold. Do you really like cake? I can make some cakes too."

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, the Ice Witch immediately slowed her eating pace, instantly putting away her happy expression and saying coldly:

"I don't like cake.

Little Black Hair, this is merely my way of replenishing nutrients. A practitioner of the Ice affinity who follows asceticism won't indulge in any path of pleasure."

"..."

This damn big white-haired one... Chen Qi was momentarily stunned.

Why does she have to contradict me about this?

But it's not hard to understand.

The Ice affinity represents asceticism and ideals. Those who uphold it must practice austerity their entire lives.

And in the resource-scarce Winter Kingdom, food is particularly scarce. Only those with indomitable perseverance can survive.

The Ice affinity is also one of the Winter Kingdom's principles.

The players in the Winter Kingdom are all survival players who fear no death.

As the Ice Witch who came from the Winter Kingdom's church, she places even more emphasis on asceticism than ordinary practitioners.

In a sense, the Ice Witch is the same - not only a prophet but also a lifelong celibate ascetic.

Not indulging in any pleasure - this is the great Ice Witch!

The Ice Witch secretly glanced at the camera, straightened her posture, and commanded:

"No cake needed. I only need a little tea."

Fen took away the extra cake:

"Alright, teacher, you're still the same as before, not liking sweets."

Fen prepared a large cup of black tea for her teacher.

The Ice Witch watched the departing cake, swallowed, and changed the subject:

"Little Black Hair, can you call that person from the White Pigeon Press up here?"

"I'll try..."

Chen Qi walked to the ship's side and saw the soaked little blonde in the waves.

That was the White Pigeon Press's Pelu Lane's blonde hair!

Speaking of which, it had been a very long time since he'd seen this leader of the Twin Pillars of the Imperial Capital, the ever-present miracle reporter!

After all, this reporter would never miss major events in the Witch Sea.

However, although Pelu was fast, his speed at stirring up trouble was even faster.

In most cases, Pelu could only catch the aftermath of his troublemaking.

Chen Qi leaned against the ship's side and called out:

"Pelu, come up!"

"!!!"

Suddenly, a bunch of flustered bubbles emerged from beneath the sea.

Discovered!

In the water, Pelu's speed rivaled that of a nimble little goldfish.

Trying to run? Chen Qi curled the corner of his mouth into a smile.

He skillfully took out a fishing rod from his Backpack Card.

Cast!

Fishing in the storm!

Soon, a lively reporter with blonde hair was hooked up!

Never returning empty-handed!

With a casual flick of the fishing rod, Chen Qi threw the secretly photographing Pelu onto the deck.

Instantly, Pelu found herself surrounded by three monsters: Chen Qi, Fen, and the Ice Witch.

"!"

Pelu was completely stunned. She never expected that the Black Hunter would actually fish her up.

The moment Pelu came aboard, the Ice Witch touched her chin:

"Lamp affinity, spiritual energy field is very unusual, a special Transcendent with damaged spiritual energy..."

This person's power has been sealed - at minimum, she's a fifth-tier Transcendent... The Ice Witch immediately detected something unusual about Pelu's spiritual energy field.

"Discovered..."

Pelu held her camera, smiling bitterly.

Facing these three monsters, she had no chance of resistance.

However, what truly astonished her was Chen Qi's face beneath the hunter's hat.

Based on various pieces of information, she had long suspected Chen Qi.

What she had seen before was too blurry, but now she could confirm - this was the little guy she had encountered near Damarro Island!

They had even tracked the Flower Witch together in Flower Town!

He and the Flower Witch were accomplices!

No, it was back then that he met the witch!

So it really was him... Pelu swallowed.

Now, with his own power having grown strong, Chen Qi no longer bothered with disguise. Leaning against the ship's side, he said leisurely:

"It's been a long time, Miss Pelu."

"Long time no see, newcomer from Damarro Town! Black Hunter!"

Soaked through, Pelu shook off the water like a cat.

Without a doubt, surrounded by three powerful beings, she, the miracle reporter Pelu, couldn't possibly work any miracles!

Since she couldn't resist, she might as well enjoy it properly.

Her eyes once again became as dazzling as bright stars.

She stood up and reintroduced herself.

The chief reporter of the White Pigeon Times from the White Pigeon Press... Even Fen couldn't help but show admiration.

This was a truly renowned figure!

At that moment, Pelu secretly turned her head and timidly asked:

"Miss Ice Witch, may I interview you?"

She had failed to complete the Moonstone City council's commission and would inevitably face severe consequences.

Meanwhile, the Witch Times, with its various sensational news stories, had already surpassed the White Pigeon Times in sales!

Soon, she would lose her position as chief reporter!

The only way to turn the situation around was to interview the legendary Ice Witch.

An interview... The Ice Witch took a sip of black tea and puffed out her ample chest:

"I can accept your interview, but your White Pigeon Press must follow all my commands within one day.

At the same time, tell us all the information you know."

All information... A flash of dazzling golden light appeared in Pelu's eyes:

"Ice Witch, you need us? Are you trying to recreate the legendary fate projections?"

To counter the impending apocalyptic disaster, the Ice Witch must once again perform the 'fate projections' that defy worldly common sense!

Only then can she train Fen and Chen Qi, and save the soon-to-be-destroyed Witch Sea.

But she's currently too weak - to perform fate projections, she needs sufficient information.

She knows about my ability... Surprise flashed in the Ice Witch's eyes, but it quickly turned into delight.

This proved that the White Pigeon Press wasn't merely a newspaper but a truly established supernatural intelligence organization.

The Ice Witch looked up and smiled slightly:

"Please proceed with your interview, Miss Reporter."

She actually agreed... Chen Qi crossed his arms.

He had to admit that compared to arrogant powerhouses like the Dragon Tamer King, the Ice Witch was quite reasonable.

Pelu was also pleasantly surprised, skillfully taking out a microphone and notebook from her Backpack Card.

She quietly placed the microphone near the Ice Witch's mouth:

"Ice Witch, how old are you!?"

"!!!"

Chen Qi was shocked.

The first question was actually so explosive.

To be honest, he was very curious too.

After all, the Ice Witch was a legend who had existed five hundred years ago.

The Ice Witch's age had to be at least two hundred years conservatively.

The Ice Witch smiled faintly:

"Eighteen years old."

Huh? Pelu's mouth fell open in disbelief:

"But..."

The Ice Witch said quietly:

"My seeming old age is just a foolish illusion.

Actually, most of the time I was in a frozen, time-stopped state. If you subtract the time spent sleeping, I'm only eighteen years old..."

Subtracting sleeping time, you can calculate age like that... Chen Qi was astonished and particularly wanted to complain.

So that's how it is! Pelu quietly noted down this age.

#Shocking! The Ice Witch who became famous across the seas five hundred years ago is actually only eighteen years old!#

One dared to say it, the other dared to record it.

Then Pelu continued the interview:

"Great Ice Witch, in the Witch Times, there have always been rumors that you're a curious witch who loves pranks!

Reportedly, the Witch Times even says that you like to secretly play unknown pranks when others aren't aware.

For example, you enjoy collecting dirt on nobles, using it to threaten them into spending money and effort to help suffering poor people.

Reportedly, twenty years ago, Moonstone City's lord Aladd was caught by you knowing he secretly loved a notorious female pirate, and you used that against him...

Reportedly, that's why the arrogant Aladd funded children in the archipelago and established small supernatural schools.

Also, the nun's biography from your hometown convent says you have a habit of secretly stepping on people's buttocks."

The Ice Witch's expression turned serious.

I can confirm this is true, the Ice Witch has a terrible personality... Chen Qi nodded.

The Ice Witch's time freezing doesn't consume much spiritual energy and can be used frequently.

You could say it's one of her passive skills.

To save face, the Ice Witch made weak and helpless him challenge the vicious Blizzard Dragon King!

If time stop were sufficient, he even suspected the Ice Witch might actually have taken a step.

Chen Qi didn't dare imagine what the Ice Witch at her full power used to do with time stop in the past!

Pranks? Stepping on buttocks? Curiosity? The Ice Witch closed her eyes and took a sip of black tea:

"I do enjoy some pranks, but appearing in newspapers, that was a very, very long time ago."

Pelu pressed further:

"So you're saying you haven't played pranks now or twenty years ago."

The Ice Witch smiled slightly:

"You can interview people who have met me, and you'll find I never engage in the frivolous pastimes of my youth anymore.

I am one who follows the path of asceticism."

"So that's how it is. Indeed, the Witch Times is completely talking nonsense..."

Pelu quietly noted this down.

#Ice Witch Follows the Path of Asceticism!

Lilith's Reports About the Ice Witch in Witch Times Are Complete Nonsense!#

Lilith really writes fake news for sales!

Pelu took a deep breath, placed the microphone near the Ice Witch's mouth, and asked the most important question:

"Great Ice Witch, you are the goddess of the Witch Sea, the lucky deity worshipped by countless sea people, the idol admired by countless mage apprentices!

And every time you appear, it's to resolve a disaster!

Why have you resurrected earlier than prophesied this time? What terrifying catastrophe are you here to solve?"

At this moment, the watching members of the Ice Demon Pirates also cast curious glances.

I didn't want to resurrect this early either, and someone even stepped on my face... The Ice Witch skipped the first question and said:

"The Great Whale disaster. This time, a Deep Sea Ancient God will descend upon these seas, and no one can stop its arrival."

No one can stop the ancient god's arrival! Pelu took a deep breath.

In her view, this was unbelievable!

The Ice Witch crossed her legs and said with extreme seriousness:

"These seas, including the White Tower Federation, and the coastal cities of Beiguo with tens of millions of people - in the end, only five percent will survive..."

Her tone was grave, as if she wasn't speaking about the future but stating an established fact.

Five percent... Pelu swallowed, not knowing how to describe her feelings.

In her view, this was even more impossible.

After all, even if the Blackfin Crew and Sea God Pirates obtained the Great Whale's power, their strength was only at sea.

As long as Beiguo's army intervened, the Blackfin Crew and Sea God Pirates were ultimately just small bandits hiding in the vast seas!

Forget other coastal cities - even Moonstone wasn't somewhere pirates could set foot!

Suddenly, the Ice Witch frowned, supporting her forehead with her index finger and biting her thin lips:

"I cannot completely predict this disaster either. It might be more terrifying than any disaster in history."

Any disaster... Pelu was stunned.

However, although she didn't believe it internally, she still quietly noted this down.

#Ice Witch's Prophecy: Ancient God's Descent, Sea's Destruction!#

These three news headlines! Enough!

After recording everything, Pelu nodded:

"Thank you for the interview, Great Ice Witch. This is truly my honor."

The Ice Witch replied:

"No need for thanks. This is a transaction."

At that moment, the excited, flushed Pelu turned her head and looked at Chen Qi and Fen!

Although the Ice Witch's report was equally important.

Under the Witch Times' coverage, the Black Hunter and the witch's fame in the Witch Sea was already no less than the legendary Ice Witch!

Pelu took a deep breath and asked quietly:

"Qi, Miss Witch, may I interview you both?"

I hate interviews... Chen Qi frowned.

To be honest, he wasn't someone who liked being extensively covered in newspapers.

But currently, their fame couldn't be contained anymore.

Even if the White Pigeon Times didn't report it, other newspapers would.

Chen Qi leaned against the ship and said:

"Alright, little Pelu."

An interview? Will Fen and I appear together in the newspaper... Fen also nodded.

Hearing the affirmative answer! Pelu's eyes immediately shone with golden light as she shoved the wet microphone toward Chen Qi's mouth:

"Black Hunter, and witch!

Recently, the Witch Times in Moonstone City has been reporting that due to your inner darkness, you kidnapped seven young children to work for you day and night.

Also, you established a paradise that exploits prisoners near the coast, including a pitiful young girl! That girl's lower body is disabled!

This aroused the Flower Witch's jealousy, so she, who enjoys spanking, fiercely whipped your buttocks with thorny vines!

Is this true?"

Pelu asked with starry, extremely excited eyes.

"???"

I like spanking Chen Qi's butt! I've only occasionally thought about it, but I've definitely never done it, no, I would never do such an inelegant thing... Fen's face instantly turned red, with a shy little pink flower sprouting from her head.

I'm imprisoning a disabled girl near the coast? When? How come I didn't know? And what's the context for these events?

Chen Qi tilted his head, looking at Pelu with a puzzled expression.

What is the miracle reporter talking about?