[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-treasure-hunting-system-the-ocean-conquerer":3,"chapter-treasure-hunting-system-the-ocean-conquerer-treasure-hunting-system-the-ocean-conquerer-chapter-83":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Treasure Hunting System： The Ocean Conquerer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},947315,1238,"Chapter 83: The Shadow Ship","treasure-hunting-system-the-ocean-conquerer-chapter-83",83,"\u003Cp>Under the cover of night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sea Fist sailed across the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away was a small island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the darkness, the Sea Fist slowly sailed into the island’s harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The islanders on watch at the harbor tensed upon spotting the ship, but relaxed once the moonlight revealed its identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This island was the same one where Alka had previously undergone the touching ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a farewell ceremony was being held on board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bobby, this is as far as I can take you. We’ll come to see you in a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bobby nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at the others, hugging each one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll take my leave. May the Holy Mother bless you all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Bobby, accompanied by his two apprentices, disembarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship, already sparsely crewed, felt even more desolate and empty after the three departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone watched Bobby leave as the ship slowly backed out of the berth, heading away from the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, it’s getting late. Let’s compose ourselves and get some rest. Partings are a natural part of life,\" Andre said to the young people with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the ship sailed into the darkness, the distant sea surface suddenly began to churn as if boiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small, blue-lined bird perched on Andre’s shoulder, close to his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop the ship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Andre’s command, the ship slowly decelerated and came to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the darkness, the Shadow Ship they had seen before appeared once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre took out the Magic Pocket he had used earlier to quickly store the treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned to the others. \"Does anyone want to make a deposit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Alka was momentarily confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with the exception of Alka and Chadite, everyone else took out a large portion of their recently acquired Gold Coins, placed them into Gold Coin Bags, and handed them to Andre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the Shadow Ship did not remain in the distance; instead, it slowly approached and docked alongside the Sea Fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Andre couldn’t help but slap his forehead in exasperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HAHAHA, Andre, haven’t you lot been busy with important matters next door these past few days?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An exceptionally tall, powerfully built, black-haired man in light Chain Armor strode over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he pulled Andre into a crushing hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle William.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, Chadite! You’ve grown even more beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, you flatter me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the sturdy man named William glanced at the Magic Pocket in Andre’s hand and the several bags of Gold Coins at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you’ve had quite a haul.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Andre waved his hand with a helpless expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must have come to my ship for a reason. Stop dawdling and out with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William wasn’t embarrassed. Instead, his expression turned serious as he said, \"We’ve found clues to the Holy Mother’s Holy Artifact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Andre also became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William took out a thick, parchment-wrapped file and stuffed it into Andre’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he took back the Magic Pocket Andre had borrowed from him, along with the bags of Gold Coins at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ve got my pocket back. I’ll deposit your Gold Coins safely for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Farewell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, the sturdy man named William turned and strode back to his Shadow Ship without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even docked beside the Sea Fist, the vessel seemed to remain shrouded in shadows, its form indistinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Shadow Ship vanished, Andre returned to his captain’s cabin alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that Alka looked over at Chadite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Alka’s puzzled gaze, Chadite merely smiled and then began to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keeping so much wealth on the ship isn’t wise, so we asked him to store it in the Great Cathedral. It’s absolutely safe there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need to worry about them embezzling it. They are the shadow agents, the Holy Mother’s keen blade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Alka was reminded of their previous losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of Golden Sails indeed needed to be stored safely. Leaving them on the ship would be worrisome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Alka wasn’t concerned for himself; he had placed his Gold Coins into his Pocket Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even hundreds of Golden Sails, though heavy, took up very little space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t hinder his use of the ring in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn’t you deposit yours?\" Alka asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t I tell you before? I also want to buy a Pocket Ring. This is the money I need for it,\" Chadite replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alka then remembered and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was that... a mission just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chadite nodded. \"That’s right. When this happens, it means there’s a mission. After all, we are members of the Church.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve never been on a mission before. Will it be very difficult?\" Jason, who was nearby, couldn’t help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had only joined the Treasure Hunting Team two years ago and had spent that time as an Apprentice Crew member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Jason’s surprise, Chadite also shook her head. \"Actually, I’ve been with the Treasure Hunting Team for less than three years myself—only about six months longer than you, Jason. Before that, I was always training at the Great Cathedral.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you became a Toucher first, then joined the Treasure Hunting Team?\" Alka asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chadite nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overhearing their conversation, Vanessa approached. Looking at the younger ones, she said with a knowing smile, \"Want this old hand to tell you how it works?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chadite sidled up to Vanessa, linking arms with her. \"Sister Vanessa, please tell us,\" she urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanessa smiled. \"The Church rarely assigns us tasks directly. Usually, we’re the ones who report information or anything suspicious we find.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, even though we’re members of the Church, we’re still relatively free,Alka thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though rare, it’s not unheard of,\" Vanessa continued. \"There was one, about four years ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It took us an entire year, and one of our full members was so seriously injured they had to retire from treasure hunting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Alka, Jason, and Chadite all grew serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that if the Church did issue a mission, it was never easy and always involved considerable danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you all need to be prepared, especially you two,\" Vanessa said sternly, her gaze falling on Alka and Jason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they had only recently become Touchers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of both their Magic Circuit cultivation and Spell proficiency, they were still a step behind the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them nodded seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting for a while longer, everyone returned to their cabins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alka also lay down on his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes, focused on the Magic Circuits within his body, and began his Meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>",1104,"2026-06-03T07:13:40.351Z","2026-06-03T07:13:43.480Z",1,"novelbin.me","11f0c49e6be1ca44fa59eb884be3709b2b9d3731e5e428f8eb24ddce062107bd","treasure-hunting-system-the-ocean-conquerer-chapter-84","treasure-hunting-system-the-ocean-conquerer-chapter-82",1016,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftreasure-hunting-system-the-ocean-conquerer-cover.jpg"]