[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts":3,"chapter-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-218":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1865449,2473,"Chapter 218 117: Lesson One in the Treacherous Ways of the Human Heart","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-218",218,"\u003Cp>An hour passed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship successfully docked once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back from the direction the ship came from, I realized that the entrance was merely a small island in the middle of the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain was right; if I didn't board the ship, the chances of starving on the island were quite high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're here.\" After docking the ship, the captain didn't show up again and notified Han Zhan through a loudspeaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the captain's notification, Han Zhan decisively leaped onto the dock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he steadied himself on the dock, the ship left the dock, like a tireless bird with no legs, once again moving into the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Work, this is work… screech, screech… I love work…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A continuous unclear voice came from the loudspeaker atop the ship, carrying a unique and strange tune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Traveler from afar… remember how treacherous human nature can be… this is my… first lesson for you…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he singing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the sound from the ship's loudspeaker, Han Zhan continued walking towards the city from the port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw another tall sign with a blue background and white characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It clearly read: \"Sun Never Sets Port.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan: \"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While steering and singing in a strange voice and tune, the cabin door behind the captain opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A \"captain\" who looked identical in appearance, height, and clothing walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked up, raised his hand to grab the other captain's shoulder, then opened the cabin door and forcefully threw him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 70-80 kilogram adult was flung out far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud splash, he fell into the river and disappeared beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Energy is about to run out, faults are numerous, even started singing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me check the work log.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, it's been ten years since the last update of the work log.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recently, there have been two boarding records, one from a month ago to the Anti-Xia Alliance, and one today, hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new captain, flipping through the records, made a slight sound of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First port information entry failed? Reason for failure: the boarder lied about a completely non-existent 'Gui Hun Port'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second port information entry succeeded, the entered port was Anti-Summer Port, but due to a fault, was sent to the opposing force, the Sun Never Sets Knight Order's port.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain silently finished reading these two records and skillfully took out a pen to scribble on the work log.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the information about these two entries was completely obliterated by two pure black lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Problem solved.\" The captain's tone slightly lifted, carrying a hint of joy, \"I hope that poor guy sent to the wrong port can enjoy himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Toot, toot, toot—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship's whistle sounded once again, this time more cheerful, like replacing with new batteries, accelerating towards the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Never Sets Port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"unlucky guy\" took several deep breaths, adjusting to the complex state of mind at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his heart, the captain had been cursed at least ten thousand times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I curse you to sink immediately in the river, right now, immediately!\" Han Zhan said through gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't had much interaction with the Imperial Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only interaction was at the end of the Deep Blue Calamity, seeing the leader of the Imperial Knight Order, Louis XVII.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Impression Han Zhan had of the Imperial Knights was that they were proud, confident, and extremely arrogant people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They admired faith, pursued faith, and were willing to sacrifice their lives for faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are just normal knights, but here, it's the City of Extreme Evil.\" Han Zhan muttered to himself, cutting off memories of knights in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, he had received his first lesson on the treacherousness of human nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the City of Extreme Evil, one must not judge with a normal person's way of thinking. Han Zhan reminded himself once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Never Sets Port was far more prosperous than he imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking inland from the landing dock, the number of people gradually increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small wooden fishing boats were docked along the shore, and people were loading goods onto the boats on the dock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar scene, Han Zhan felt a moment of daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the people responsible for loading goods had white skin, with a few who were dark-skinned seemingly playing the role of overseers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Han Zhan was observing them, they also noticed Han Zhan stepping out from the Sun Never Sets Port dock, casting curious glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, new friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, a man wearing a coffee-colored plaid jacket, loose grey pants, and a taupe beret hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you must be lacking direction in life right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man, who appeared to be in his thirties or forties, took off his beret while talking, tidied his thinning chestnut curls, then firmly put it back on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me introduce myself, Andrew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bob.\" Han Zhan replied honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good, Bob. Now, we've established a preliminary acquaintance, considered half friends. So, as your half friend, do you want to go somewhere with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Middle-aged Andrew spoke, forming his left hand into a fist and poking his index finger from the right hand into the gap in the fist, with an ambiguous smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan, slightly startled, leaned back in a tactical manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this middle-aged man named Andrew is a pimp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where you go, the industry of human reproduction is always thriving, be it in Titan City or the City of Extreme Evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no, I'm not that kind of person.\" Han Zhan shook his head without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Han Zhan wanting to refuse, Andrew took a step forward, extending two fingers from his right hand to make a \"two\" gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty gold coins. For one time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, since you just arrived in the City of Extreme Evil, I forgot to tell you. Gold coins are the hard currency here, one gold coin is equivalent to one dollar outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, twenty gold coins are equivalent to twenty dollars?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has the current economic situation already deteriorated to such an extent that even the City of Extreme Evil is affected?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty dollars for one time, a price Han Zhan never dared to imagine before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't get me wrong, I'm just curious and want to take a look.\" Han Zhan added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Han Zhan say so, Andrew gave him a knowing glance, then took out a small bag of gold coins from his pocket, ready to place it in Han Zhan's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, wait a minute, why are you giving me money?\" Han Zhan was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty gold coins for one time? Weren't you 'curious and wanted to have a look'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be shy, newcomers have a freshness value outside; it's worth this price. If you stay here longer, you'll only be worth ten gold coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you agree to be with a man, I can add another twenty gold coins.\" Andrew's smile became increasingly vulgar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan was shocked and pushed Andrew away with force. \"You better get lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1179,"2026-06-10T05:31:13.179Z",1,"novelbin.me","13d7d8e634251f3345313ccac1ed00994440a28316fbc19337cefea19582af71","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-219","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-217",617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]