Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

The rewards for the mission in Chapter 251 are extremely generous!
The three types of fortune discovered by the Fortune-Fixing Toad.

People are the hardest to find.

Finding a vague person in the endless ocean is like finding a needle in a haystack. When the Fortune Toad was searching, it only provided the person's outline and real-time coordinates. But as we all know, people can move, so coordinates are meaningless. It's difficult!
The broken pillar remains stationary; its location has been determined.

However, that location is very special, and even the exploration ship [Nine Cauldrons] cannot explore it.

Only that lush tree, the Bodhi Bitter Tree, is the only one among the three that offers hope, as it can produce a continuous supply of purifying essence, which is indeed a great opportunity. Similarly, if the Moonlight Ripple Beast guarding it can be killed, not only will one problem be solved, but another S-level Awakened One will be added! For Da Yu, this is an even greater opportunity!
Kill three birds with one stone!
How could Yu the Great not yearn for it?
Unfortunately, its skill [Eclipse Image] is too bizarre, and it also has a reflection clone, which can switch between shadow and body in an instant, making it extremely difficult to deal with. Rong Bing alone could not defeat it. After learning from the battle of the Pharaoh that Shi Ming possessed a similar invincible skill, Da Yu had already decided to invite him to a duel.

Rong Bing told Shi Ming some information about the Bodhi Bitter Tree and the Moonlight Ripple Beast.

"The Moonlight Ripple Beast only appears on moonlit nights. It can transform into moonlight within ripples, making it difficult to detect. However, after consuming the Purification Essence, it appears more frequently and is easier to track. Its skill, Eclipse Moon Image, can create a lunar eclipse on the moon in the sea within 10 seconds. One second before the lunar eclipse ends, you must activate the Invincible Armor skill, otherwise your stamina will be completely drained, which is extremely dangerous."

“I have fought it a few times, and it is indeed troublesome. Brother Shi Ming’s skills are by no means inferior to Wang Quan Ba ​​Ye’s. If you and I join forces, we will surely be able to kill it.”

"As for compensation, name your price."

Having received Yu's approval, the Rong soldier patted his chest and said.

"However, there is one more requirement from above."

“S-level skills are unique. After killing the Moonlight Ripple Beast, the qualification to acquire its skill needs to be reserved for Da Yu. At the same time, Da Yu also needs half of the purification marrow of the Bodhi Bitter Tree. Of course, he cannot let his brother suffer a loss. The blood of the Moonlight Ripple Beast is indeed the most precious thing. As compensation, Da Yu is willing to give other rewards of equal value as a substitute.”

Rong Bing explained to Shi Ming.

As Shi Ming is a potential external aid, all of this must be made clear in advance. Rong Bing, as an internal member, will also receive rewards, but not as generous as Shi Ming's. Old Zhou had already told him this a long time ago.

Shi Ming then began to ponder...

A lunar eclipse image is indeed not a necessity.

He currently possesses the single-target offensive skill "The Third Law," the area-of-effect offensive skill "Ragnarok," the defensive skill "Black Tortoise Shield," and reserve skills "Titan's Descent" and "Death Sentence." Additionally, there's the [Fallen Sanctuary] currently undergoing fusion, and the [Nine-Headed Sanctuary], secretly plotting to acquire the pets [Law of Immortality] and the Great Black Dragon.

Adding another [Eclipse Image] would just be icing on the cake.

It would be better to exchange it for other more useful resources, such as the roots of the Sea Rising Cherry Blossom... This way, we can maintain a good relationship with Yu the Great and both sides can obtain the spoils they need. It would be a positive cooperative relationship and a win-win situation.

After some discussion, Shi Ming confirmed the cooperation plan proposed by Dayu's side and added some clauses.

The plan is as follows: Yu the Great will provide the location of the Bodhi Tree, as well as the most complete intelligence and external support. Shi Ming will act as an external aid, working with the Rong soldiers to kill the sea beast Moonlight Ripple. If the battle is successful, he will receive the following rewards.

1. Half of the "purifying essence" from the Bodhi tree;
2. "The Root of the Rising Cherry Blossom".

3. Part of the Moonlight Ripple Beast's body.

4. 11000 points of Da Yu's internal contribution value, which is more valuable than an ordinary S-class sea beast. These contribution points can be exchanged for suitable items, intelligence, assistance, etc. in Da Yu's Treasury.

Normally, killing an S-class sea monster yields 10000 contribution points. However, considering the danger posed by the Moonlight Ripple Beast and the fact that this is our first collaboration, the contribution points have been increased by 10%.

They showed their sincerity.

Of course, all of this is based on strength.

Sincerity cannot be tilted towards the weak.

The endless ocean is like a hunting ground. Neither the Twelve Stars nor Yu the Great can casually show sincerity or goodwill. Everything is based on the principle of mutual benefit, whether it's an ordinary drifting ship or a king-level drifting ship. Originally, Shi Ming wanted to add another item, which was to visit the Xirang Research Institute or pay homage to the great stone tablet, but after thinking about it, he felt it was inappropriate.

This looks far too deliberate.

It easily exposes a lot of things.

It's like when you help your neighbor slaughter a pig or sheep, and he says he wants to thank you and asks what you want.
You said you wanted to eat dumplings made by your sister-in-law...

It makes sense, but it's a bit odd.

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After the initial cooperation was agreed upon, Rong Bing had to return to Dayu to report back. After confirmation by the higher-ups, he would then discuss the subsequent hunting process with Shi Ming.

Shi Ming escorted him back to Kunwu, watching the thirty-meter-long general-class ship sail towards Dayu, dozens of nautical miles away. His crew then continued selling the carcasses of the sea beasts. He, meanwhile, drifted around the trading area in a small boat.

The sea is extremely lonely most of the time.

Only around the King-class drifting ship can you see such a spectacular fireworks display.

Ships converged with each other, and cultures from various seas intersected here. Occasionally, some good finds could be made, such as the "Scorpion King Pyramid Map," which was obtained in the trading sea area of ​​the Twelve Stars and brought great benefits to Shi Ming.

He activated his "infinite brain," scanning over the prominently displayed merchandise.

"Handsome guy, this is cured seafood meat. It's made from the fattest piece of the hindquarters of a Grade B seafood or pork belly. It has a unique flavor. Want some? One piece will last you for half a year!"

"Truth lies beneath the cannonballs! Yu the Great's specially developed weapon, the A77 Heavy Cannon! 20 Dome Crystals!"

"Bro! A fragment of the Pharaoh's Four-Eyed Cobra, used to ward off evil and bring good fortune, extremely valuable to collectors. Want one? Only 10 high-grade sea crystals!"

???

Fragments of the Four-Pupil Cobra?
Wait, is this thing selling like hotcakes in the Endless Ocean now? You can just bump into it and start an entire industry chain?

Shi Ming looked over.

On a Silver-class drifting ship, there were golden architectural remains salvaged from the sea. Judging from the texture on its surface, it did indeed resemble the broken four-eyed cobra from the Pharaoh, with even a layer of real gold plating between the scales.

It looks like an authentic work.

Seeing that a guest was interested, the dark-skinned captain hurriedly began to introduce the ship.

"Bro! Buy now and get a free bottle of a specialty from the Yellow Sands Sea: mummy powder. It's a real gem, it'll make you as fierce as a sea monster, everyone who's used it raves about it!"

Ptolemy would probably like it.

Shi Ming silently complained to himself.

(End of this chapter)