How come the Ice Witch fell silent? Chen Qi looked up, blinked and asked:

"What's wrong, Ice Witch, does this 'Big White Hair' nickname make you angry?"

The Ice Witch swirled the black tea in her hand.

Although she pursed her lips lightly and gripped the teacup handle tightly.

But she wasn't angry.

Not at all...

*Click!*

After activating time freeze and taking several deep breaths, she resumed swirling the black tea and said:

"I'm not angry, but Qi, pay attention to elegance.

Come aboard, Madame Oli, we and you have matters to discuss."

Big White Hair... Oli watched as the Ice Witch's sea-blue-tinged white hair fluttered in the sunlight under the breeze, feeling deeply emotional.

Twenty years ago, when she was young and ambitious, she had once encountered the Ice Witch and nearly died.

Historically, the decline of the Magic Bullet Family was also closely related to the Ice Witch.

And now, after becoming the council president, she could actually meet this legend again!

The legendary Big White Hair! Madame Oli took a deep breath, scanning the Ice Witch from head to toe.

Pure white hair, pink eyes, snow-white skin, a white mage robe engraved with magical patterns, and bare feet beneath the robe.

The Ice Witch remained as elegantly beautiful and holy as twenty years ago!

Compared to the petite Flower Witch, both in strength and charm, she fully deserved the Big White Hair nickname.

So beautiful... She remained silent for a long time, then finally ordered all soldiers not to resist.

Subsequently, under the watchful eyes of numerous navy personnel, hunters, and residents, she ascended the ship's ladder and boarded the Nether Sea Ghost Ship.

"Welcome aboard my ship."

Chen Qi chuckled for a moment, then turned back to look at Mayor Damarro:

"Mayor Damarro, we'll take our leave for now, thank you for your recommendation. We still have some matters to discuss."

"Okay, okay..."

Mayor Damarro stood far away and said loudly.

Everyone looked at Mayor Damarro, finding it incredible.

Mayor Damarro actually dared to look directly into the Black Hunter's eyes and meet his gaze.

After all, Mayor Damarro was just a second-tier supernatural with no combat ability.

During Damarro Island's development process, most of this mayor's responsibilities had long been taken over by the Merchant Consortium president who came from Seal Logistics.

Could it be that the legendary Black Hunter, like the missing supernova An, originated from Damarro Town!

Everyone looked puzzled, then raised their heads to gaze at the Nether Sea Ghost Ship.

Although with their strength, they couldn't even approach the Nether Sea Ghost Ship.

They still refused to leave, choosing instead to linger in the distance.

They vaguely felt that something major affecting the Witch Sea, even influencing each of their destinies, was about to happen on the Black Hunter's ship!

......

Nether Sea Ghost Ship.

On the deck stood a tea table along with the snacks and black tea Chen Qi had newly purchased.

The Ice Witch casually snapped her fingers, activating an invisible sound barrier around the ship:

"Number Seven, serve tea to Madame Oli."

"Waku waku (Understood!)"

The smallest, light-blue water spirit Number Seven poured a cup of tea for Madame Oli.

Huh? Chen Qi stood by the ship's side, looking confused.

Number Seven, what are you doing?

When did you get recruited over?

Somehow, the Ice Witch had trained the least noticeable Number Seven and taught it tea-making skills.

Meanwhile, Madame Magic Bullet also sat back down under the Ice Witch's gaze.

Madame Magic Bullet sat upright, straightened her chest, picked up the teacup, striving to restore the dignity and elegance that Chen Qi had ruthlessly shattered:

"Ice Witch, what is your purpose for returning?

As the head of the Magic Bullet Family and current Moonstone City Council President, I have the right to know!"

Her tone was both dignified and carried the firmness of someone in high authority.

The Ice Witch elegantly took a small sip of black tea:

"Madame Magic Bullet, besides you, who else currently holds authority in Moonstone City?"

Don't answer a question with a question... Madame Magic Bullet swallowed her words:

"Navy Marshal Ronan, and the saint-level debt collector sent from the Imperial Capital, Soul Merchant Hayer.

These two currently hold the greatest authority besides me. However, Navy Marshal is currently in the Rift Sea organizing counterattacks against the Blackfin Crew!

As for Soul Merchant Hayer, he personally went to the sea to search for clues about A-rank rifts. His sole purpose in coming to the Witch Sea is to claim all unique items from A-rank rifts for Beiguo's possession."

Soul Merchant Hayer, Navy Marshal Ronan... The Ice Witch held her black tea, showing no surprise at these names.

She said calmly:

"I see, good answer, Oli."

The Ice Witch praised me... Madame Oli nodded slightly, feeling that her shattered spirit from being beaten up by Chen Qi had recovered somewhat.

Why is she blushing... Chen Qi observing from the side was startled.

He vaguely remembered that Madame Oli and the Ice Witch had deep-seated hatred.

Twenty years ago, an unintentional action by the Ice Witch had nearly cost this Madame Oli her life at sea.

Then, the Ice Witch continued swirling her black tea and asked:

"Next, to activate my Lamp Release 'fate projections', I need to visit the Press. Will anyone in your Moonstone City stop me?

Or rather, can anyone stop me?"

Madame Oli remained silent for a long time before saying:

"Before Marshal Ronan and Merchant Hayer return, no one, not even those families coveting your power and treasures.

Of course, if you're willing to provide clues about A-rank rifts, even Merchant Hayer sent from the Imperial Capital would be willing to cooperate with you..."

"I see."

The Ice Witch turned her head and said to Chen Qi:

"Qi, then sail into Moonstone City today."

"No problem."

Chen Qi replied.

Just then, Madame Magic Bullet bit her lip:

"Ice Witch, you still haven't answered my question!

Why have you returned?

And why did you sink me into the sea back then, preventing me from advancing to Magic Bullet Shooter..."

Facing Madame Magic Bullet's questions, the Ice Witch simply snapped her fingers casually.

Suddenly, a light screen appeared before them.

The screen showed Madame Magic Bullet's youthful appearance!

The young Oli was ambitious and energetic, with a practical ponytail. As the most promising candidate to inherit the family's fifth-tier profession Magic Bullet Shooter, she decided to clear an A-rank rift and contain her own rift.

It was precisely during her journey to the tier rift that she happened to glance at the Ice Witch, then got frozen and sank into the sea.

This incident changed Madame Oli's entire life.

It also became the turning point for Madame Oli and the Magic Bullet Family's destiny.

Now, Oli with slight wrinkles on her face gritted her teeth:

"Ice Witch, I will never, ever forget that day!

You destroyed my destiny, the Magic Bullet Family's destiny!"

The Ice Witch continued casting her spell.

The scene in the light screen slowly began to change.

Oli, who wasn't stopped by the Ice Witch, didn't clear the A-rank rift as she imagined. Instead, she was ruthlessly crushed to death by a giant's foot inside the A-rank rift.

Afterward, the Magic Bullet Family, having lost Madame Magic Bullet Oli, fell into deep grief.

Then because their children in the Goldenfinch Kingdom came into contact with the 'Family-devouring Birds' specifically bred by the Canary Family to consume other families from within, they were gradually eroded by the Goldenfinch Kingdom's Canary Family, eventually becoming the Canary Family's maritime subsidiary.

Looking at the hopeless Magic Bullet Family in the illusion... Madame Magic Bullet Oli's eyes widened in shock.

How could her proud Magic Bullet Family become a family with twenty genders holding pleasure parties every day!

"This was one possibility I saw back then - you would die in the rift, and simultaneously, the Magic Bullet Family would decline.

That was your destined fate if you continued forward, Oli."

"At that time, to fight the deep-sea titan, my power had long been out of control. I couldn't protect a girl who accidentally wandered in. Your freezing was inevitable..."

"Besides, you survived and met me again, didn't you, Oli?"

The Ice Witch drank her black tea and said calmly.

A cold breeze gently blew past.

In that instant, the Ice Witch's gaze seemed exactly like back then.

Madame Oli suddenly froze in place, at a loss.

As if today's meeting had long been within the Ice Witch's expectations.

According to the Magic Bullet Family's secret records, the Ice Witch's body contained two rifts!

The first rift was an Ice affinity A-rank rift called the Coagulation Chamber, granting her large-scale time-stopping abilities within an area.

The second rift's name, tier, and origin were unknown, only known to be an extremely special Lamp affinity rift.

This rift allowed her to glimpse and master fate.

And no one could escape the Ice Witch's fate.

In that moment, Oli felt her every move was within the Ice Witch's control.

The Ice Witch leisurely drank a cup of black tea:

"All my actions are under fate's protection."

Oli took a deep breath, feeling the terrifying power in the Ice Witch's words.

This was the power of a true legend!

No, even if the Ice Witch is powerful, as the family head, I can't easily submit to her power! Madame Magic Bullet continued questioning in her heart:

"Then, Ice Witch! Why have you returned!

If the council cannot learn your purpose, we will refuse to provide any assistance!"

The Ice Witch looked toward the distant sea.

Due to the Great Sea Coffin's loss of control, wave after wave of cold seawater came sweeping in.

And the sea breeze carried the Great Whale's murmurs.

The Ice Witch poured another cup of black tea and gently blew on it:

"To save you all, to save this sea that's about to be destroyed."

The Ice Witch came to save us... Madame Oli felt inexplicably moved.

The Ice Witch continued:

"However, this crisis far exceeds my expectations.

Therefore, I need the Moonstone City Council's help, need the Magic Bullet Family's help."

"Tonight, we will head to the White Pigeon Press."

The legendary Ice Witch actually needs me... Madame Oli clenched her skirt.

The Ice Witch's beauty and gentle words carried magic.

Madame Magic Bullet had long forgotten the purpose of negotiation, simply nodding.

The Ice Witch said:

"By the way, I promised my disciples to help them advance to Saint level. Madame Magic Bullet, you should have clues about rift containment tools, I need them.

In exchange, we can offer some dragon scales from the Great Sea Coffin."

The Ice Witch turned her head and winked her left eye at Chen Qi, seeking his agreement.

After all, the Blizzard Dragon King's remains belonged to Chen Qi.

The Ice Witch actually didn't forget about us... Chen Qi felt somewhat touched inwardly and nodded in agreement.

But would Madame Oli really agree?

Madame Oli looked at the Ice Witch somewhat dazedly:

"Okay, okay..."

Amid the gentle whispers, Madame Oli agreed to many of the Ice Witch's conditions.

Madame Magic Bullet is actually this easy to talk to... Chen Qi watched this scene with surprise.

In his impression, the old folks in Moonstone City were particularly stubborn.

Before witnessing the Sea-Overturning Catastrophe's true destructive power, they all tried to demand the path to Saint-level power from the Ice Witch.

Just then, Fen walked to Chen Qi's side and quietly said:

"Teacher used the Witch's Temptation again..."

Huh? What temptation? Chen Qi was startled.

Fen turned her head and explained:

"Witch's Temptation, a simple floral aspect skill. As long as one's charm is high enough, they can hypnotize the other party during conversation.

This is one of our Canary Family's forbidden techniques. Teacher has also learned it."

Besides time stop, the Ice Witch knows this kind of skill too? Chen Qi looked at the Ice Witch in surprise.

Only now did he notice faint pink magical circuits appearing in the Ice Witch's eyes.

Fen added:

"Of course, it's not omnipotent. To use it successfully, besides not being detected using spiritual energy, the target must also have some goodwill toward the user..."

"Qi, although I can't use it, I still remember this skill's training method. Do you want me to teach you..."

Fen, a floral aspect user, actually can't use it.

But I can learn it too? In certain situations, this might work wonders. Unfortunately, there's no time to study such flashy skills now... Chen Qi thought for a moment and said:

"Not for now."

Under the Ice Witch's guidance, Madame Magic Bullet ultimately agreed to many of the Ice Witch's conditions.

Both the Nether Sea Ghost Ship and their group, along with the Ice Demon Pirates, could enter Moonstone City without worries.

After chatting with Mayor Damarro and An's father at the tavern, conveying some information about An's situation, Chen Qi returned to the ship and sailed toward Moonstone City.

By midnight, the Nether Sea Ghost Ship reached Moonstone City's coast.

Chen Qi looked ahead.

If Damarro Town transformed from a desolate small island into a prosperous one.

Then current Moonstone City had transformed from a once obscure city into an internationally renowned metropolis attracting worldwide attention!

Even at midnight, Moonstone City remained brightly lit.

On four massive lighthouses, twenty Lamp Keepers stood ready, including even a newly promoted fourth-tier Disaster Messenger!

Twenty warships stood guard.

On the rune-engraved city walls, soldiers remained fully focused, vigilant against all changes at sea.

At the port were supernaturals from various nations. Except for the Black Blood Empire that openly challenged Beiguo, travelers from almost all other countries could be seen.

The moment Chen Qi's ship entered the port, the Lamp Keepers on the lighthouse aimed their guns at Chen Qi.

Here, the Lamp Keepers held the highest authority. Any ship passing through had to signal them.

Even the president of Seal Logistics was no exception!

The lead Lamp Keeper scolded in a fierce tone:

"You down there! Stop your ship! Who gave you permission to sail a warship flying a water spirit flag into port without our approval!

Boy, do you realize you've broken the law?"

Chen Qi didn't respond, merely glancing casually at the Lamp Keeper.

Instantly, the Lamp Keeper regretted it!

He sensed fourth-tier aura from the person before him.

Even more terrifyingly, behind him stood a major figure normally never seen!

From behind Chen Qi, Madame Oli stepped forward, looked up, and said in an even fiercer tone:

"Can't you see this is a dining ship?"

"And is my authorization not enough?"