Chapter 278: Understand All Races

The shell slowly opened, and immediately a seven-colored light filled his vision.

"What kind of fruit is this?"

Even Gervas, with his vast experience, could not help but widen his eyes.

Although he did not know the true variety of this fruit.

But in this world, the more light it emitted, the more precious it was.

The Life Fruit had been like that, and the Holy Light Fruit as well.

Thus, this fruit Wowga gave you himself clearly would not be ordinary.

"It's… it's the Communication Fruit—I ate it so I could speak with other races!"

"The Communication Fruit?! Wowga, you really gave it to me?"

Gervas was stunned; though he had prepared himself mentally, he never expected such a precious fruit.

Even in his past life, the importance of language far surpassed any technology.

Not to mention communicating with animals—even mastering all human languages would make one an exceptional talent.

So in a world with countless races, the importance of this fruit skyrocketed.

"Gervas, you're a good person—this fruit is best given to you, most… most fitting!"

Gervas confirmed again and no longer hesitated.

Because this ability, he truly coveted it deeply.

Moreover, this was the first time in his two lifetimes he felt accepting a "good person card" was so willingly.

"Wowga! Then I won't be polite!"

Gervas picked up the seven-colored fruit and swallowed it whole.

A warm flow immediately surged, then shot straight toward his crown.

This sensation was just like when he ate the Wisdom Fruit.

But this time, its effect was not merely on the spiritual sea—it was his entire mind.

Instantly, Gervas felt his head swelling painfully.

Had he not possessed immense willpower to suppress it, he might have rolled on the ground twice.

Fortunately, the discomfort came quickly and vanished just as fast.

After barely thirty seconds, everything returned to normal.

"Elder Gervas, are you alright?"

"I… I'm fine!" Gervas shook his head.

Upon hearing Gervas's reply, Wowga immediately widened his eyes.

Because Gervas had just answered in their fishfolk language.

"Uh…" Gervas also froze for a moment.

Though he had sometimes joked with Wowga and others using simple fishfolk phrases.

Like "hello," "goodbye," "thank you," and so on.

But those were mere imitations, and due to different pronunciation, they felt awkward, as if his tongue were tangled.

So he could never have unconsciously spoken fishfolk language.

Yet after eating this fruit, he now instinctively felt that using this language was more suitable when speaking with Wowga.

Though still slightly stilted, he no longer felt his tongue twisting.

"Wonderful, Elder Gervas—you succeeded! Now you can communicate with other fishfolk too!"

Wowga beamed with joy.

Gervas also smiled happily, "Wowga! Thank you for your gift! By the way… I have a gift for you too!"

Then Gervas pulled out a single-tube telescope.

After learning Wowga had a gift for him, he had already prepared a return gift.

"So beautiful! Gervas, what is it?"

"It… it's called a single-tube telescope!"

Then Gervas taught Wowga how to use the telescope.

And for this beautiful, miraculous device, Wowga was naturally overjoyed.

Though unusable underwater, fishfolk often came ashore, so it still had some use.

Also worth noting, Gervas asked Wowga to keep secret his newfound ability to communicate with all races.

Though his subordinates surely would not betray him.

But with so many mouths, if word leaked out, trouble was inevitable.

Moreover, yelling "wuwu" in front of his subordinates was far too embarrassing.

So from now on, Gervas would use fishfolk language only when among no humans.

Wowga didn't understand, but he deeply trusted Gervas's words and immediately gave a solemn promise.

As the two continued chatting, the trade on the shore was completed.

The total trade value reached two or three hundred gold coins.

Of course, this was the value of the fishfolk's goods.

The goods Gervas gave them were naturally worth far more.

Yet even so, the fishfolk were delighted.

Especially the new tribes who had joined beyond the Buwa.

After accompanying the Buwa to trade, they obtained iron tools, which were once extremely rare.

Not only did daily life become easier, but their hunting efficiency improved dramatically.

This meant their lives were steadily improving.

"Elder Gervas!"

Wowga's father now walked over.

He had just led his people in inventorying the goods.

Not out of distrust toward Storm Domain, but because Gervas had personally requested it.

Even brothers must settle accounts clearly—he didn't want petty matters to damage their relationship.

After all, Gervas certainly wouldn't sacrifice the big picture for small gains.

But he couldn't guarantee every subordinate had such high awareness.

"Chief Toka! Has… has the trade been completed?"

"It's finished, Elder Gervas. Because of you, we can now leave fully loaded… uh, Elder Gervas, what did you just say?" Toka suddenly widened his eyes mid-sentence.

"I asked, has your trade been completed?" Gervas smiled unchanged and repeated in fishfolk language.

"This… this… Elder Gervas, you can speak fishfolk language now? By the Sea God, how did you do it? This is simply miraculous, and wonderful!" Toka rushed forward, waving his arms wildly; his fish eyes, already large, now bulged even more, like copper bells.

"Chief Toka, this is thanks to Wowga—he gave me the Communication Fruit that lets me speak with fishfolk!"

"Wowga? You little brat didn't tell me?!" Toka glared angrily at Wowga.

Wowga lowered his head, "I… I feared Father wouldn't allow it!"

"You… you brat, do you think I'm that stingy? I've always wanted better communication with Elder Gervas!"

"Our Buwa Tribe's current state is all thanks to Elder Gervas!"

"Otherwise, our entire tribe would have been wiped out!"

"Moreover, I hope our Buwa Tribe grows even better—so tell me, do you think I'd prefer Elder Gervas to speak directly with our fishfolk, or rely on you to translate every time?" Toka was furious.

"I'm sorry, Father!" Wowga bowed his head even lower.

"You should apologize—for hiding this from your father!"

"But fortunately, the outcome is excellent!"

Toka turned to Gervas again, "Elder Gervas, would you like to come with us underwater to tell all our people this good news? I'm sure they'll be overjoyed!"

"Moreover, I believe this is a cause for celebration—we must hold a feast, and let other tribes know too!"

"Not this time! I must sail out soon for an important matter—I'll return to your tribe when I have time!" Gervas politely declined.

"Sail out? Important matter? Are you going to fight?"

Toka had naturally noticed the three hundred elite soldiers waiting in the distance.

He also noticed Gervas's three ships were all docked.

Normally, these ships were always at sea.

"Yes, a group of pirates will appear along the Storm Domain coastline today—I must eliminate them!"

"Pirates? The human bandits? Elder Gervas, let our fishfolk warriors go with you!" Toka volunteered eagerly.