Chapter 678: Try Your Best

Du Yan opening his mouth is a Level 3 Battleship, and he buys two at once, plus a set of spare parts; Boss Wu finds it hard to believe.

"You got rich?" Boss Wu asked.

"What riches! It's just that my employer has more money!" Du Yan laughed.

Ye Liuyun hearing that also had a black line on his face. "This Du Yan, doesn't know to save me some money. Saying that, this ship merchant won't ruthlessly gouge me?"

Unexpectedly, Boss Wu didn't ask for more.

He glanced at Ye Liuyun and the others, then directly said: "Old rule, I'll earn you a twenty percent labor fee. Pay the deposit first, come pick up the ship in ten days!"

"Good!" Du Yan also readily agreed, directly tossing a Storage Ring to Boss Wu, inside already loaded with some Spirit Stones.

"I'll leave those few of them with you; if you need anything, they'll just tell you directly, and you can make changes on the spot."

It seems Boss Wu also knows Bojiao and the others, and even knows their abilities.

"No problem, just stay here; I happen to have some food, let's have a drink first."

Boss Wu said, directly leading Bojiao, Tuozi, Ye San Niang, and Aizi etc. toward the back hall, and no longer paying attention to others. The little beggar then followed Bojiao and also stayed behind.

Du Yan then greeted Ye Liuyun and the others, directly leaving the ship shop.

"He's just like that; don't take it to heart. He doesn't talk much, but he's especially genuine!"

Du Yan worried that Ye Liuyun and the others would be unhappy, feeling that Boss Wu had been cold toward them, so he gave them an explanation.

"But he has an especially good memory! If you have another chance to come next time, just come find him. He'll remember you."

"However, whether he remembers or not, the price is the same. On top of the base cost of all materials, add a twenty percent processing fee."

"His ships use good materials; although they look expensive, their quality is better than ships sold by other merchants. Usually only those who understand ships come to buy from him."

Ye Liuyun also nodded: "I've remembered him too; if I have the chance, I'll come back to buy ships from him."

Ye Liuyun still quite likes Boss Wu's genuine, no-nonsense character.

After settling the warship, Du Yan again brought Ye Liuyun and the others to find an inn.

The innkeeper also knew Du Yan; after exchanging pleasantries, he arranged guest rooms for them, letting them settle down.

"There are still ten days; how do you plan to arrange it?" Du Yan asked Ye Liuyun.

"First take me to sell the Food Star Beast's blood, then we'll have a good meal, and go to the martial arena. How about that?"

"So rushed? You aren't going to wander around the city and buy some things?" Du Yan felt Ye Liuyun's schedule was too tight.

Ye Liuyun however said: "I'm afraid there won't be enough time for fifty matches. When I go to fight, if they want to go buy things, I'll have them find you to take them."

"You really plan to fight fifty matches?" Du Yan asked worriedly.

"I'll try my best!" Ye Liuyun also didn't dare say for sure, who knows what situation will arise.

At that moment Lei Ming also shouted: "I also want to go fight! Good chance to practice!"

"I'll go too!"

"I'll go too!"

For a while, many people around Ye Liuyun also demanded to go fight.

"Hey! You people, aren't you afraid of death? Once you enter the martial arena, every match is a life-and-death battle!"

Du Yan seeing these people so enthusiastic, couldn't help but feel nervous.

"Wait until you get there and watch a few matches, then you'll know! Don't rush to sign up for the competition!"

Du Yan felt he couldn't stop them, so he could only advise them to watch a few matches first before deciding.

"Hmm, we'll watch first then sign up; we won't be reckless."

Ye Liuyun also felt Du Yan's words made sense.

"The opponents' cultivation level alone can be two levels higher than theirs; if they are also experts who can fight above their level, then others going to fight, I really wouldn't be at ease."

After they agreed, Du Yan then led everyone straight to the city's merchant guild.

This Yi Cheng has a special situation, because the major merchant guilds are monopolistic, so auctions are never held here.

Whatever is to be sold, the merchant guild just posts it directly, first come first served.

So the purchase and sale prices of this merchant guild are a bit higher than outside. But not excessively high—roughly twenty to thirty percent higher than outside.

Most people who can afford things also don't mind that small price difference.

After all, risking encountering bandits while sailing for months or even a year is really not worth it. Some low-value items, even the shipping cost isn't worth it.

"Once we enter the merchant guild, you don't need to speak; let me handle the pricing. Once I settle the price, you just go ahead with the transaction!"

Du Yan instructed Ye Liuyun, worried he wouldn't negotiate the price well.

"That's great!" Ye Liuyun was happy to have leisure.

With Du Yan handling the price talk, he also knew he definitely wouldn't be shortchanged.

Ye Liuyun and the others followed Du Yan into the largest chain merchant guild in Yi Cheng.

After entering, Wu Qingcheng, Lei Ming and the others directly went to watch the lively scene and stroll around, only Luo Yurou and Ye Liuyun followed Du Yan.

Those two weren't responsible for price talks either, so they just chatted on the side, leaving the pricing matter entirely to Du Yan to handle.

"I've also heard of this martial arena. It's said the death rate is still high. Young Master Ye, you should still be careful, absolutely don't push yourself. Don't wait until your True Essence is exhausted before stepping down. Try to advance a bit earlier, preserve some strength."

Luo Yurou was obviously worried about Ye Liuyun's safety, so she stayed behind specially to advise him.

Just now Wu Qingcheng and the others had called her to go shopping, but she didn't go along.

"Thanks, Yurou. Rest assured, I have it in mind; I won't wait until my True Essence is exhausted before stopping!" Ye Liuyun also agreed, so as not to worry her.

Then Ye Liuyun asked her: "How have you been lately? Are you adapting to this long voyage? I heard from Du Yan that the security here is good; do you want to consider staying?"

Ye Liuyun was afraid that as a girl she couldn't adapt to the long voyage.

"I really like sailing! You won't despise me for my low cultivation level and want to leave me here, right?" Luo Yurou asked anxiously.

Ye Liuyun quickly explained: "Do you think I'm that kind of person? I'm genuinely afraid you won't adapt, so I asked that. If you really like sailing, I certainly won't stop you!"

Luo Yurou, hearing that, finally put her mind at ease.

Actually I don't like sailing. I just like this kind of reckless adventure and carefree days. Every day I don't have to think about anything, nor do I have to consider others' opinions. As long as I'm happy, that's fine!

Luo Yurou said, and a hint of happiness truly appeared on her face.