Chapter 891: Chapter 572, The Crown Feather of the Ancient Saint
The following day.
Everything had returned to normal.
After breakfast.
Fang Hao, along with Demitrija and Aseti, headed to the No. 01 Trade Alliance base once more.
However, to avoid unnecessary trouble, the three of them had put on some disguises before setting out.
Fang Hao wore a wig and padded his body to appear bulkier, while Demitrija donned a grey cloak over his golden armor.
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He looked like a pilgrim, a devotee of an Ancient Saint.
Aseti also wore a long cloak to cover the armor beneath.
The trio stepped out of the teleportation screen.
There weren’t many people at the base today, and the few scattered pedestrians on the street made it seem somewhat deserted.
Fang Hao took out the shell business card, glanced at the address, and led the other two towards the commercial district in the west part of the city.
Their journey was brisk and uneventful, without giving much attention to the people around them.
This place was home to many races with different beliefs, so sight of people in exotic clothing was common.
Thus, the trio’s attire did not attract any additional notice from passersby.
Soon, following the address, they arrived in front of the shop.
A modestly-sized storefront with a wooden sign hanging above the door.
On the sign, a small hippopotamus was painted with colored lacquer.
Above the hippopotamus read the words “Coral Cottage,” four characters in all.
This was the place.
They pushed the door and entered.
The shop wasn’t particularly spacious, and standing behind the counter, adorned with sparkling shells, was a female clerk.
“Welcome!”
The woman had long blue hair and eyes like sapphires.
Seeing customers walk in, she greeted them proactively.
Her voice sounded pleasant, but the tone was a bit unusual.
[Coral Priestess (Tier 5)].
She must be a member of a military unit belonging to the Sea Tribe.
At Tier 5, she looked virtually no different from a human in appearance.
Her skin was paler, with a subtly iridescent sheen.
It was anyone’s guess whether she had legs or a fish tail hidden behind the counter.
“Er, we’re just looking around,” Fang Hao said casually, not paying much attention to the clerk’s appearance.
The female clerk nodded, “Take your time.”
Inside, the shop displayed cabinets that bore distinctive racial features.
Just like in other shops, there were various weapons and equipment on display, but all of them were of blue quality, which held no allure for Fang Hao.
Besides weapons and equipment, the items for sale included materials and products from the Sea Tribe.
[Deep Sea Shell, selling price: 80 Warfire Coins]
[Deep Sea Pearl, selling price: 120 Warfire Coins.]
[Magic Scroll: Torrential Arrows, selling price: 350 Warfire Coins.]
[Magic Scroll: Water Dragon Spike, selling price: 520 Warfire Coins.]
[Totem: Giant Tooth Shark, selling price: 880 Warfire Coins]
[…]
The Coral Cottage’s selection was quite comprehensive.
Fang Hao specifically looked at the totem.
The totem was a large wooden carving of a shark’s head with a fierce appearance and giant teeth, along with a section of the body.
It stood in the corner of the shop.
[Totem: Giant Tooth Shark]
[Category: Ship Totem]
[Abilities: Sailing speed +10%, oceanic creature deterrence +15%.]
(Description: A ship equipped with the Giant Tooth Shark will deter those sea monsters yearning to challenge it.)
The totem was originally meant to be mounted on ships.
He had thought it was the kind used by tribes for worship in a totemic religion.
The attributes of this kind of totem were quite good, however, not only increasing sailing speed but also serving as a deterrent.
It could be seen as a piece of equipment for ships.
Once equipped, it would enhance the ship’s attributes and ensure the safety of the crew.
Apart from the totem, they also sold a lot of magic scrolls.
But the types were relatively limited, all related to water magic.
After browsing the first floor without finding anything they needed, Fang Hao led the others straight to the second floor.
The first thing they saw on the second floor were purple-quality weapons and equipment, which they quickly bypassed.
Such equipment was of no use to him.
Next were various higher-quality materials.
[Huge Fish Bone, selling price: 900 Warfire Coins, Sea Tribe influence: 800.]
[Deep Sea Sand Gold, selling price: 1200 Warfire Coins, Sea Tribe influence: 1000.]
[Sacred Fish Bone, selling price: 1500 Warfire Coins, Sea Tribe influence: 1300.]
[…]
[Totem: Sea Wraith, selling price: 2200 Warfire Coins, Sea Tribe influence: 2000.]
[…]
Along one wall were several tall totems.
[Totem: Sea Wraith]
[Category: Ship Totem]
[Abilities: Nighttime sailing speed +20%, sea monster deterrence +30%, crew deterrence +25%.]
(Description: At night, you’ll hear the cries of the sleepless, lamenting their loneliness and pain, waiting for you to become one of them.)
This was a wooden carving of a weeping figure with disheveled hair, covering its face with its hands.
Only after reading the description did he realize it represented a Sea Wraith, though one might mistake it for a crying banshee.
People dare to put anything on their ships to aid in sailing.
Not only does it deter sea monsters by 30%, but it also affects one’s own crew by 25%.
It was like decimating one’s own forces along with the enemy’s.
Sailing often means living aboard a ship for months — such a totem would be torturous for the crew.
The only body of water near his own territory was the lake under Fu Lei’s control.
It seemed large but had no connection to the sea.
The fishing boats they used now were sufficient, so there was no need for sea ships or totems.
That additional 20% speed boost wouldn’t be of any use.
Disregarding the totems, Fang Hao continued to look further back.
Finally, his eyes brightened as he found what he needed.
[Coral Crystal, selling price: 75,000 Warfire Coins, Sea Tribe influence: 10,000.]