Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 133 How to spend 2000 Pure Crystals?

The cooking smoke ship sailed into this slightly congested sea area.

In fact, the distance between each boat in Dinglan is very large. The reason why it feels congested is that Reinhardt is used to crashing around on the sea, and the dozen or so drifting boats here look really annoying.

As the renowned captain of the Golden Ship, a prominent figure among the twelve stars, he rarely ventured into such an area.

He only does big business.

Silver and bronze ships don't generate much business, and the profits aren't enough. Even if there are transactions involving intelligence or special products, he would only send his subordinates to complete them, not come himself.

"The air in this sea area is permeated with a weak aura."

Reinhardt leaned back in the lounge chair on the Smoke Ship.

His gaze swept over the rows of boats.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, like a cat that had smelled blood.

He saw a pretty girl on a silver ship. She had a high nose, big eyes, a three-dimensional face, and skin like the occasional fresh snow falling on an endless icy sea. She was aloof and distant, with the unique charm of Ivan the Great, which made his heart flutter.

"Tsk tsk, even a phoenix can fly out of an ash heap."

He raised his head.
The assistant understood his meaning and immediately waved to a crew member to begin discussing the follow-up matters.

The affectionate Reinhardt never forced anything.

Coercion only proves his lack of charm.

Every beautiful girl he dated was there voluntarily.

……

Shi Ming had already returned to the Grand Canal when he saw the approaching Cooking Smoke Ship in the distance.

According to his intelligence, the Smoke Ship is a partner of the intelligence organization Golden Tower, and the Smoke Ship must know about the bounty of 2000 Pure Crystals.

You have to fish yourself to catch fish.

When he returned to Dayun, the Class D sea monster had already been sold. Sea monsters were in high demand here, so there was no need to worry about them going unsold. Huang Pao was still standing on the deck, shouting through a megaphone.

"Sir, would you like to take a look at our C-rank sea beast, the Great Blue Ray? It can awaken a new C-rank skill for you, and only requires 100 high-grade sea crystals."

Can you make it cheaper?

"Sorry, this is a small business, no bargaining."

For most silver ships, the price of 100 high-grade sea crystals was beyond their budget. Although the captains were eager for it, they simply couldn't afford that many sea crystals. Therefore, the transaction for this C-grade sea beast remained stalled. However, Shi Ming wasn't particularly eager for the transaction, and his mind wasn't on it.

The cooking smoke ship stopped and started in this sea area, and finally got close.

Shi Ming's good eyesight allowed him to see what was happening on the deck of the Smoke Ship—a woman with a high nose was clinging to Reinhardt, rubbing against him like a kitten, but the captain's attention was not on the woman, but on him, who was watching from a distance.

That feeling,

It's not like you're looking at a person, it's like you're looking at a product.

"Captain! That ship is coming closer and shows no sign of slowing down. Should we avoid it?"

"Need not."

Shi Ming watched the trajectory of the smoke from the cooking fire.

Trying to hit the jackpot, huh?
Come on, let them crash into us!
The "Cooking Smoke" was only 30 meters away from the Universiade, a very dangerous distance.

Reinhardt stood by the ship's railing, looking thoughtfully at the drifting vessel that made no attempt to avoid him. He waved his hand, and the finely crafted ship came to an abrupt stop.

"Interesting, a silver ship, so aggressive? You're quite confident, aren't you?"

"Captain, should we teach them a lesson?"

"No need! We're here to discuss business!"

Just by looking at it from a distance, he gained an understanding of the appearance and overall layout of the Dayun.

The exteriors are vastly different, but the ship's frame is very similar to the bounty target... not just very similar, but practically identical. The ship's configuration looks quite unusual, unlike that of a silver ship. Not to mention the extremely aggressive-looking bow, that gleaming close-in weapon system looks incredibly valuable!
But that's it.

No matter how luxuriously a silver ship is decorated, it is still just a silver ship.

Just like human bloodlines, the distinction between noble and lowly is innate.

Reinhardt thought so.

He began to observe Shi Ming, who was standing at the bow of the boat.

After being disguised, Shi Ming's appearance was completely different from the description in the "Must-Eat List of the Europa Sea" circulating in some circles of the Twelve Stars. Even with Reinhardt's superb memory, it was difficult for him to have any impression of Shi Ming.

"Judging from his physical attributes, he should be at least a B-level Awakener. He's not old, but his strength is not bad. He must have had some kind of special opportunity."

"Hopefully, the goal is correct."

"Kid, if you can bring me 2000 Pure Crystals, I'll erect a monument for you!"

Reinhardt was also a seasoned A-level Awakener. With a slight push of his feet, he leaped up gracefully like a peacock spreading its tail feathers and landed steadily on Shi Ming's Great Fortune.

His assistant followed. The strong always have the capital to be confident.

Shi Ming glanced at the uninvited guest.

"Sir, are you also interested in our Class C sea beast, the Great Blue Ray? Its blood is full of energy, and it only costs 100 high-grade sea crystals!"

He began to introduce his products.

Reinhardt glanced at the sea monster.

Its body was stiff and cold, its skin had no wounds, and its insides were full of blood; this sea beast had frozen to death.

He had absolutely no interest in C-level sea monsters.

But his assistant spoke up.

"Our captain is satisfied. Deal. Sir, do you have any other prey on board?"

"Other prey?"

Shi Ming smiled.
"You two are a bit late. The other D-level sea beasts have all been sold. However, if you need anything, I can take on the commission. If I capture the corresponding sea beast, I will contact you immediately."

He kept a close eye on the two people boarding the ship.

It was noticed that Reinhardt had quietly activated the skill Heart of the Web, an invisible web of air that had begun to secretly probe every corner of the ship.

“I’m very interested in your ship,”

"Young man, would you be interested in selling it?"

Reinhardt spoke.

Shi Ming remained calm inside, but on the surface he deliberately displayed subtle abnormalities, with the aim of making Reinhardt suspicious.

"Sir, you must be joking. This is my home, the place where I live and work. How can I just sell it like that?"

"hehe."

Reinhardt was very satisfied with Shi Ming's micro-expressions.

"Just kidding, young man, don't panic."

The invisible net of the Weaver's Heart has already passed through the deck and entered the cabins of the Dayun, beginning to explore the area below.

However, Reinhardt felt an invisible resistance, as if a spider web had encountered an insurmountable ice layer, completely blocked and unable to explore any further.

But it doesn't matter.
For someone skilled at intelligence gathering like him, he had already spotted something very important: a ship's emblem from the underworld that Shi Ming had deliberately moved from the cabin to a prominent position, which was also the biggest bait.

Reinhardt's eyes lit up!
Like a shark that has tasted fresh blood!
As a seasoned veteran, a shrewd old fox, his heart began to race uncontrollably! Just like when he saw the girl he loved in his youth, he couldn't contain himself.

2000 Pure Crystals!

The more he looked at the young man, the more approachable he felt! This was all wealth; he had never accumulated so much wealth in the first half of his life.

No, that won't do. I can't scare away my prey.

Reinhardt forced a stiff, yet affable smile.

"Young man, you're quite capable. Our ship is setting sail this time to hunt some Class C sea monsters, but as a merchant ship, we still lack experience in this area."

"I wonder if we could hire you and your ship to help us hunt some C-rank sea monsters? Sea crystals are easy to obtain, and we also have some dome crystals!"

"Furthermore, I can also introduce you to some resources of the Twelve Stars..."

Shi Ming's pure eyes lit up.

……

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After negotiating the price, Chuiyan, based on its reputation, drafted a "contract".

Reinhard returned to his secret chamber.

He clutched his heaving chest and, his face flushed, poured himself a glass of Romanée-Conti.

Then, he took out his communicator and began sending a message.

"Dear Captain Robert, we have taken control of the drifting ship number 23333. The entire ship and its crew are now at Smoke's mercy. It is a pleasure to have completed this mission. Please take 2000 Pure Crystals with you to applaud our friendship and cooperation."

“From the smoke of cooking fires, Reinhardt.”

He was breathing heavily, his heart pounding wildly.

The beauty I had just encountered now seemed like dirt, completely devoid of any attraction.

2000 Pure Crystals...

How am I supposed to spend this money?

(End of this chapter)