I have to get lucky right away.

Chapter 124: All businessmen are dishonest
"Sir, this is Blood Eye's bounty. After deducting the 167% handling fee, plus Blood Eye's mythical beast and seven mist octopuses, the total is million. I've deposited it into your anonymous account. This is a savings card from the Goddess of Fortune Bank. It can be used directly by all forces that use Goddess of Fortune coins. Is there anything else I can help you with?"

The clerk of the Bounty Hunters' Union handed Feng Xue an anonymous card that looked like a bank card, along with an account number. Feng Xue asked the little bell disguised as an auxiliary intelligent device to confirm the amount, and then immediately changed the password.

Although the remuneration offered by the other party was much higher than Feng Xue had expected (Note 1), Feng Xue did not show it immediately. He just had an expression of "about what I expected" and said to the clerk:

"My boat needs a major overhaul. Can you recommend a suitable boatyard?"

"Of course, the Bounty Hunters Guild has a dedicated shipyard. While its technology isn't as good as the Landseekers Guild's, it offers the highest levels of security and confidentiality. If you're just looking to modify or purchase a basic ship, we're definitely the most cost-effective option."

When the clerk saw that there were still orders, a sincere smile appeared on his face. While explaining the advantages and disadvantages of the dock to Feng Xue, he started his personal terminal and pulled out a form for Feng Xue to see.

Feng Xue had already inquired about the relevant information with Xiao Lingdang before going ashore. He chose the Bounty Hunter Guild for this shipyard. Among the three major forces, the Land Seekers was established the earliest. Since the destruction of the Sea God, all those who tried to find the God of Earth were Land Seekers.

Under the oppression of the People of the Sea, they excavated relics everywhere and armed themselves with the heritage of previous civilizations, but their ultimate goal was always the God of the Earth.

For this purpose, the land seekers would communicate with each other and share intelligence, which gave rise to the Land Seekers Association.

Although the people of the sea are constantly exterminating them, the various derivative problems caused by the scarcity of land will always force countless people to embark on a journey to find the God of Earth. The land seekers are endless and cannot be killed off. Even if there is really no one left, it won’t be long before new people will embark on the journey again.

The real name of the Pirate Alliance should be the "Pirate Retirement and Reemployment Alliance". Although pirates have to be fearless of death to survive, many pirates will still want to retire when they grow older, earn enough money, or suffer irreparable injuries. However, everyone knows about retiring, but without sufficient backstage support, it is basically impossible to enjoy a peaceful old age.

Some pirates with clearer minds established a pirate alliance while they were still able to fight, occupied several islands, hung pirate flags, and sheltered pirates who wanted to retire and settle there. Later, this snowballed into a big force. Because the land seekers would be labeled as pirates by the people of the sea, they were also the beneficiaries of this system in a sense, so they acquiesced to the development of the pirate alliance and provided some help.

As for the last Bounty Hunter Association, it is the weakest and least united, but it is more or less a "legal" profession. Although they make a living by capturing land seekers and pirates, it is more for the word money. If you want to make money, you have to learn to compromise.

In addition, there are many land seekers who are under the name of bounty hunters, and bounty hunters with their faces exposed, but pirates with their faces covered. The relationship between the three major organizations can be said to be quite complicated. In the end, a strange situation was formed in which land seekers, pirates, and bounty hunters on the sea are fighting each other endlessly, but the three major organizations have a good relationship.

The three stores also have their own characteristics.

The Landseekers' shops had no flaws. With their vast knowledge of pre-civilization technology, they possessed exceptional technical prowess. Their only drawback was their high price. Pirate shops, on the other hand, primarily dealt in stolen goods and appraisals. While they did have shipyards, they were primarily functional. The workers there were mostly retired pirate shipwrights. They had some skills, after all, they wouldn't have made it to retirement without them, but they only did some repair work. However, they did have a lot of second-hand ships, mostly looted from other factions, refurbished, and then sold. If you had a good eye, you might find a bargain.

The bounty hunters' shop is characterized by balance. Due to the "legal" nature of the bounty hunters' union, they can purchase supplies from the seven island groups and even the people of the sea. Therefore, they have the widest variety of goods, even selling "Abyss," the real Abyss with over 98% activation rate of nano units mentioned by Sarah. Their shipyard, on the other hand, features open pricing, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a living at sea if their funds are limited.

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"Guest, if you have this request, I have two plans for you..." Arriving at the dock introduced by the Bounty Hunter Guild, a boatman frowned slightly when he heard Feng Xue's request, but continued:
"A deadweight of over a hundred tons isn't a big deal. Normal seagoing vessels generally exceed this figure. However, rebuilding the cabin is a major undertaking. Rather than rig this old ship, I recommend getting a new one and installing this 'relic' on it. It might even go faster."

"What about the second option?" Feng Xue was somewhat tempted by the boatman's words. The boatman turned his head to glance at the Silver Sail, as if organizing his words, and then said:
"Just sell this ship and buy a new one from Landseeker."

At this point, he seemed to be worried that Feng Xue might have strayed from the topic, so he added:

"I'm not kidding. As the Black Feather Pirates' ship, this ship has a certain premium. Selling it as a whole to the Bounty Hunters' Guild is far more cost-effective than selling it in pieces.

"Besides autonomous driving, this Silver Sail only has the ability to sail in a storm. Its acceleration function won't work without a dedicated ship, and a dedicated ship wouldn't need the hassle of replacing the mast. If sold on its own, it would fetch a maximum of two million.

"The wooden ship itself is the foundation of an ordinary sailing warship, and the lower cabin has been converted into a slave cabin. It's lucky to be able to sell it for 200,000.

"But if I sell it as a pirate flagship, 3.5 million should be something someone wants. If I meet a wealthy person who likes to collect pirate ships, 4 million is a possibility."

Listening to the boatman's explanation, Feng Xue tapped his watch lightly. After receiving a positive response from the little bell, he said:
"So if I want to replace it with a ship that is autonomous, weighs over 100 tons, has a full set of living facilities, and can sail in all seas, how much would it cost?"

"If you don't need speed, you can buy a small 'houseboat'. It costs about 80 million and can reach a top speed of km/h. Except for not being able to fly in a storm, its performance in all aspects is better than this silver sail. It can also extract energy directly from seawater. If you buy it, it will also come with a full set of smart home appliances. What do you think?" The boatman kept telling Feng Xue the "menu names". Feng Xue rolled his eyes when he heard it, thinking to himself:
"I think you're looking at the funds I have and asking for a higher price!"

(End of this chapter)