Chapter 657: Warship Refitting

Ye Liuyun only told Wu Qingcheng and Su Miaoyin about Luo Tianyi, asking them to be on guard, and said nothing to anyone else.

If someone like Lei Ming or Long Nv had that temperament and told them, they would inevitably show it on their faces, which Luo Yurou would notice.

Luo Yurou led the group, and before they even reached One-Eyed Drunk's residence, they saw the enlarged Black Shark Warship from afar.

"Huh, why is this drunk releasing the warship?" Luo Yurou was puzzled upon seeing it.

Ye Liuyun was even more confused.

They quickened their steps, approached, and found One-Eyed Drunk and the people he had sought yesterday already busy.

One-Eyed Drunk held a list, scribbling on it, with a huge pile of items laid out in front.

The hunchbacked elder, circling the warship, was adjusting the Defense Array on it.

The limping man directed the young beggar to dismantle a heap of components from the Flying Boat, hammering away, though no one knew what he was doing.

Li Sanniang changed into a male crew uniform, looking much more capable, and was also guiding the dwarf in sorting some parts.

"You're here? We've been busy for half a night!"

One-Eyed Drunk gave a brief greeting to Ye Liuyun and the others, but did not stand up.

"Yo, little handsome, you're here? Coming so early—missing your sister?" Li Sanniang cheerfully greeted Ye Liuyun.

The dwarf replied irritably, "How old are you? Still fixated on the little handsome! You two don't match. Only I could be worthy of you!"

"Heh heh heh… Fine, you're right, hurry up and do your job!" Li Sanniang didn't mind the dwarf.

"It seems these people already knew each other before—must have cooperated previously!" Ye Liuyun thought to himself.

Then he handed the pill he had refined last night to One-Eyed Drunk.

"You distribute them to them!" Ye Liuyun thought that since One-Eyed Drunk was the captain, he should deliver the favor.

One-Eyed Drunk glanced but didn't take it.

"It's not for me; just give it to them directly!"

"Alright then!" Ye Liuyun, seeing the drunk didn't mind and not being pretentious, directly gave the pill to the two.

The young beggar was clearly thrilled, repeatedly thanking and speaking more. "Young Master Ye, you can call me Little Messy or Little Beggar from now on; at home my mother calls me that too!"

"Then what's your real name?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"Uh… this… you'd better not ask!" the young beggar said embarrassedly.

"His real name is Xiong Er Gou! Hahaha!" the dwarf interjected, and the others smiled faintly.

"Hey? You dwarf! Young Master Ye, that dwarf's real name is Zhu Bensheng!" the little beggar said angrily.

"Haha, nobody asked me. Besides, what's wrong with Zhu Bensheng? It's perfectly normal!" the dwarf said disdainfully.

The little beggar glanced at Ye Liuyun shyly: "My mother said a name like that makes a living easier, so…"

Ye Liuyun patted his shoulder, comforting, "It's just a name, don't mind it. If you truly want to change, become so strong that no one dares to call your name!"

The little beggar solemnly nodded, his eyes flashing with light.

The hunchbacked elder also thanked Ye Liuyun. "You've caused Young Master Ye trouble. I never thought my lung‑poison ailment would ever see recovery!"

"A trivial effort; senior, no need to mind it," Ye Liuyun said modestly.

"Young Master Ye, from now on just call me Tuozi; that's what everyone calls me! I'm old and don't want to mention my old name," the hunchbacked elder said proactively, perhaps fearing Ye Liuyun would ask.

"Alright, I'll address you as you said!" Ye Liuyun obliged. He asked for a name only for convenience.

"Just call me Aizi!" the dwarf Zhu Bensheng added.

Ye Liuyun felt awkward, not knowing how to reply.

Seeing this, One-Eyed Drunk explained to Ye Liuyun: "We all have nicknames for convenience. It also shows we don't want others probing our past. If they let you use a nickname, it means they basically accept you. If outsiders called us that, they'd be upset!"

Ye Liuyun then realized and immediately agreed: "Alright, then I'll follow the rules and address everyone by their nicknames."

"Say 'Sanniang' so we can hear!" Li Sanniang teased Ye Liuyun.

"Sanniang, Sanniang!" Aizi shouted for Ye Liuyun, eliciting laughter.

After the laughter, everyone returned to their own tasks.

Ye Liuyun asked One-Eyed Drunk, "What are they doing?"

"The limping man is overhauling the warship's propulsion, Sanniang is modifying the weapons, Tuozi is strengthening the ship's defense. The Black Shark ship is terrible in every aspect; it must be refurbished before it can sail."

While speaking, One-Eyed Drunk handed the freshly organized list to Ye Liuyun.

"This is the bill; take a look yourself!"

Ye Liuyun examined it and saw it recorded how much material he contributed, how many resources he received in return, and that the largest portion of cost was spent on warship parts.

"How much does a brand‑new warship cost?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"If it's a warship I'm satisfied with, it'll cost at least several million premium Spirit Stones!" One-Eyed Drunk said. "But such good ships aren't here; you have to reach Yi Cheng to find one."

"Yi Cheng?" Ye Liuyun had never heard that name before.

"It's a trans‑space supply hub in the outer starry sky, established by the empire of the Central Continent. It counts as an official supply station, though the City Lord of Yi Cheng decides everything," the One-Eyed Drunk explained briefly.

Ye Liuyun nodded and asked no further.

Then he used Transmission Voice to the One-Eyed Drunk, telling him that Luo Tianyi had reported him.

"Within a day we can set sail; no need to worry, San Yuan Sect won't arrive that quickly. The warship parts here are incomplete; some components need the limping man to forge on the spot, so progress is slower—otherwise we could leave now!"

The One-Eyed Drunk calmly chatted with Ye Liuyun, evidently aware that Ye Liuyun didn't want Luo Yurou to overhear.

Hearing that, Ye Liuyun stopped worrying and started grilling meat aside, treating everyone.

He couldn't do any work, only provide food for everyone.

The limping man, seeing Ye Liuyun unleash the Golden Crow Holy Fire, immediately rushed over.

"Special flame?" he asked tentatively.

Ye Liuyun nodded, acknowledging.

"Looks like you truly can refine pills. Can you also forge artifacts?" the limping man asked again.

"It'll be a bit simple." Ye Liuyun knows his own refining skill is lacking, and he didn't dare to request a large one.