Lord of Mysterious Wizard
Chapter 444: 424 Gold Mine Devil Ship

Chapter 444: Chapter 424 Gold Mine Devil Ship

To alleviate the somewhat awkward atmosphere in the room, Tang Qi didn’t engage in much small talk and directly took out the item he was meant to deliver to Selma.

When the fruit that resembled a “Pomegranate Gem” appeared, a sharp glint immediately lit up the depths of Selma’s eyes.

“Is it up for me to dispose of?”

It was hard to imagine that a little girl who looked about ten years old could exhibit a look similar to that of a madman.

However, Tang Qi didn’t misunderstand her intent. For a Professional Level “Plant Puppet Master,” an interest in the Ancestor Fruit was indeed irresistible.

The level of this fruit couldn’t compare to the “Angel Fruit” that Tang Qi had just acquired.

But it originated from the Evil Flower and had undergone mutations, removing the lethal pollution, leaving behind only the purest Extraordinary Power inside.

According to the Information Fragments, there was even a chance to cultivate a new “Ancestor’s Flower.”

If this were to happen, it would fundamentally differ from the original.

Tang Qi nodded, passing the fruit over, with explanations about the fruit’s background, origin, and some Information Fragments, which he had thought out and decided not to conceal prior to his arrival.

“Although the fruit originates from the Evil Flower, the pollution inside has been removed, and with the Shepherd Sect completely eradicated, you can conduct various experiments without fearing consequences.”

“Moreover, if possible, it would be best to cultivate an entirely new Ancestor’s Flower using it. That kind of pure Extraordinary Power inside, which evolves the physical body, is very suitable as a main ingredient for a new type of Secret Medicine. You might try separating the flesh for experimentation first.”

…

With his explanation, the gleam in Selma’s eyes grew brighter.

Seeing her eager demeanor, if not for the etiquette training she had received from a young age, she would have likely ushered Tang Qi out the door immediately to start her experiments.

Tang Qi didn’t say much else. The purpose of his visit was to officially hand over the fruit to the fully-employed Selma.

She had already moved from Moore Town to the school, and her Extraordinary Botany lessons had been officially scheduled.

Of course, she would only reside in the Secret Realm during the term.

She hadn’t planned on giving up the “Elf Tree House” she had painstakingly built, the maintenance of which she entrusted to a family of Wilderness Favored.

Tang Qi had some expectations regarding the “Ancestor Fruit.”

After all, it had been verified by his Special Ability and wasn’t dangerous. Success would mean an additional high-level Secret Medicine. Controlling the source of the material would be a huge benefit for any Extraordinary Organization.

Despite his expectations, Tang Qi also knew that such things couldn’t be rushed.

When he had some free time, he would also participate in the research, being the last Inheritor of the Original Secret Medicine School.

After exchanging a few words of farewell with Selma, Tang Qi then grabbed Gluttony, who had started discussing with Big Mouth about the various cooking methods for “Mushroom Man Spores,” and casually opened a portal, leaving the damp forest.

Beneath Dragon Heart Castle, a secluded beach.

Silently, the portal opened.

Tang Qi emerged from it, dressed in loose home clothes since leaving the Library Tower, now stepping onto the snow-white, pristine gravel. He even flung off his shoes, walking along the beach, occasionally submerged by the lake water tinged with a hint of emerald green. The cool breeze blowing in made it feel as if one was in an illusion of a Dream Ocean.

Due to the “Secret Realm Inversion,” instead of a full view of Green Dragon Ridge Lake, there was an ancient, motionless expanse of dense white Mist ahead.

Turning his head slightly, he looked at the starting point from Dragon Heart Castle—entering the mighty, ancient mountain range enveloped in even more majestic Mist, a place almost legendary and fittingly named a “Secret Realm.”

“It would have been a great choice to leisurely cultivate and spend lengthy periods here if not for those chaotic, evil beings, but alas…”

After a sigh, Tang Qi slowly turned, stepping through the lush green lake water. The merging of water flow and mist gradually engulfed him.

“Gurgle~gurgle”

A few bubbles passed in front of him, and a ghost light was immediately released, enveloping Tang Qi entirely.

At the same time, a simple application appeared in his mind.

Within a few breaths, Tang Qi had adapted to the Water Spirit Spell released from the Merada Badge.

Then, raising his head, the gorgeous, extraordinary underwater scenery immediately came into view.

There were almost no ordinary organisms in sight, whether fish, aquatic plants, or others. Under Tang Qi’s gaze, all emitted a faint ghost light.

Evidently, the Lake Heart Island Secret Realm wasn’t just the part above; a large area underwater also existed, which is why, even after the “Secret Realm Inversion” was activated, those Extraordinary Creatures still appeared, as they were all part of the same system.

The Extraordinary Creatures here were fundamentally different from those Tang Qi had previously killed.

Each one radiated affinity, undoubtedly belonging to the Good Camp, similar in existence to the “Trippy Mushroom Man.”

For instance, at this moment, as Tang Qi was adapting to the underwater environment and was about to discern his direction.

A bizarre fish with a head as large as a baby’s head, its body a mix of light blue and pale red, swam next to Tang Qi, extremely lively. It had an organ resembling a “lantern” growing in front of its head, emitting neon-like radiance, illuminating the path directly ahead for Tang Qi.

Tang Qi initially felt something was off, but after sweeping his gaze around, he relaxed.

“Extraordinary Creatures: Rainbow Fish, a creature with no combat ability, its lantern organ can be used to concoct secret medicine, it likes to be close to creatures that emit high-level magic power…”

The purpose of this fish was similar to that of Gluttony.

However, unlike Gluttony which genuinely devours magic power, the Rainbow Fish seemed to be satisfied with just a touch.

With access to free lighting tools, Tang Qi did not refuse.

Following the sensations transmitted to his mind, he headed towards the bottom of the lake.

During the process, various extraordinary creatures entered his sight one by one; feeling his affinity, no creature fled. They merely harbored curiosity, some bold ones even swam alongside him for a while, a few of which had similar intents as the Rainbow Fish.

Adhering to the principle of herding sheep, whether it’s one or many, Tang Qi did not refuse.

At least, he was also expanding his knowledge of mysticism.

Besides books, little experiences in life were also a crucial part.

Just as Tang Qi was nearing his destination, a sudden noise burst into his ears, mixed with the clanging of swords, like shouts from a skirmish.

The accompanying fish were startled and scattered, only a few lantern fish persisted.

With the light provided by them, Tang Qi soon identified the source of the noise.

He saw at the murky bottom of the lake, a huge, dilapidated old wooden warship, gently sailing underwater with black sails painted with skulls, and at the lookout post, a skeleton pirate was clutching a lensless spyglass, asleep with its skull askew.

On the deck, several dozen pirates, all skeletal with seaweed and barnacles on them, formed a circle watching the center where two figures were fiercely dueling, fervently shouting in encouragement.

The combatants, one a tall One-eyed Pirate wielding a big knife, the other strikingly dressed in very old naval attire, holding a navy narrow sword, was matching his opponent move for move, even slowly gaining the upper hand due to his agility.

Just as the navy man was about to defeat his adversary, the hitherto soundly sleeping lookout finally spotted Tang Qi.

“Woo woo~!”

“Enemy attack!”

The just-awakened pirate screamed his lungs out, instantly interrupting the battle. But the skeleton pirates did not check who the enemy was or proceed with their tasks; instead, they rushed forward and firmly tied up the lone navy man with ragged ropes.

Especially the one-eyed pirate, who also stuffed a black rag into the mouth of the skeletal navy man.

After that, these pirates carefully each chose a spot, their skulls peering out, their curious gaze landing on Tang Qi.

None of the emotions like hatred, fear, or bloodlust that should appear on a pirate’s face were present.

Tang Qi felt what he saw was a bunch of jesters.

In his eyes, ghostlight surged, a special image slowly forming.

“Extraordinary Creatures: Ghost Pirate Ship, a group of very special pirates, combined with a Navy Corporal under extremely coincidental circumstances to merge with this pirate ship called the Gold Mine Devil Ship, they possess high intelligence but cannot leave the ghost ship…”

As the Information Fragments flowed past, Tang Qi gradually gleaned some details about this ghost ship.

His premonition wasn’t wrong; this was indeed a group of jesters, including that Navy Corporal.

At that moment, he casually broke free from the ropes, pulled off the rag, and then warmly invited the passing-by Tang Qi.

“Hey, stranger, want a ride on a fair wind ship?”

No sooner had he finished speaking, the pirates piled on him, even starting to curse.

“Shut your damn mouth, who gave you the right to let strangers on board?”

“Stupid Leonard, you’re just a corporal; you’re not the Captain.”

“Idiotic Leonard, this is the Gold Mine Devil Ship, not your Royal Warship.”

“Dumber than a walrus, Leonard, you didn’t even ask where that stranger is going, how do you know it’s a fair wind ship?”

…

Caught in the middle, Corporal Leonard’s fragile bones broke I don’t know how many times, but it didn’t bother him, though he expressed his anger at the pirates insulting his intelligence.

“You stupid, rude pirates, I’m helping you, aren’t you pirates supposed to lure people onto the ship and then rob them?”

As soon as his words fell, it suddenly became quiet on the ship, the pirates let go of Leonard, stood up to look at each other, then nodded; obviously, they had to admit the exceptionally stupid Navy Corporal Leonard had made a fair point.

However, just as they turned around, planning to invite the “stranger” aboard.

They found that Tang Qi was already on the deck, smiling at them.

“A fair wind ship, huh? I’ll take it.”

Tang Qi’s malevolent smile made the skeleton pirates shiver, momentarily forgetting whether to refuse or stick to the plan and accept.