Chapter 1062 - 998: Seems Like I’ve Been Set Up?
The trading post at Thunder Spear City is very easy to find; it’s right on the street by the docks.
Da Fei, bringing Deirdre along, entered the trading post. The NPC traders at the post belonged to various races: Naga, Fishman, Humans, Lobstermen, and so on. This clearly showed how open and accommodating Lord Thunder Spear City is when it comes to racial matters. Da Fei’s favorability towards him increased even more.
Thinking about how the Dark Tide Temple would suppress such a wise and heroic Lord, Da Fei’s assessment of the temple naturally dropped. After all, it’s a cult and doesn’t belong on stage.
In any case, let’s trade directly. Da Fei instructed Deirdre to go to a human trader.
The trader saluted and said: "Welcome, dear lady. Wine is currently the high-end specialty product in short supply at Thunder Spear City. Bulk transactions will receive additional experience and reputation rewards. The wine is of different specifications, thus the prices vary. Among them, 500 units of Forest Spring Wine sells for 1500 units of pearls, 1200 units of Iron Furnace Liquor sells for 1200 units of pearls, and 600 units of Warrior Wine sells for 600 units of pearls... The total sales amount to 4600 units of pearls. Would the lady like to confirm the transaction?"
Da Fei’s eyebrows jumped; this Forest Spring Wine must definitely be produced by the Iron Helmet Brewery! Trading wine for pearls at a 1:3 ratio; it’s the prowess of my wine! There’s nothing else to say. I’m focused on upgrading, and these experiences are all hers, with no one to share!
Following the instruction, Deirdre nodded, "Deal!"
—System Prompt: Your Vice Hero Deirdre completed a huge transaction at the trading post, gaining experience +4,600,000! Your Dragon Cavalry Chamber of Commerce reputation +46,000!
At this moment, the upgrade glow Da Fei was eagerly expecting finally arrived as promised!
—System Prompt: Congratulations! Your Vice Hero Deirdre has leveled up to Level 50!
—System Prompt: After tough trials, your Vice Hero Deirdre grew heroically and wisely to Level 50, qualifying for the status of a formal hero. You’ve obtained a new Hero Special Ability: Sea Demon Captain. You’ve received Heroic Trial rewards of Command Power +1000, Life +1000, Mana +500, Strength +30, Defense +30, Magic Power +50, Knowledge +50, Stamina +10.
—Sea Demon Captain: For each hero level, the led Sea Demon Troop gains 1 point in Attack and Defense respectively.
—System Prompt: Congratulations! You’ve completed Deirdre’s quest "Hero’s Road" second stage "Immortal Road", gaining experience +3,000,000! You’ve gained Skill Points +5, and your race reputation in the Banshee World becomes "Respect"!
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At this moment, Da Fei was moved to tears! Finally immortal! Finally a hero who won’t die as long as he’s hung up; I finally won’t have to worry about her life or death!
Right then, Deirdre flew into Da Fei’s arms, crying and laughing, "Master, we succeeded! I have finally become a true hero, I have finally realized my initial dream of not worrying about dying easily. I want to always remain your closest subordinate!"
Haha! Wahaha! Da Fei caressed her back, intoxicated to the extreme, laughing out loud, two words summing it all up: "Awesome!"
Deirdre laughed again, "Although I’ve become a formal hero, if I’m not strong enough, it’ll be meaningless to you, Master. I will strive to become a powerful hero in the future!"
Da Fei’s eyebrows jumped as he hastily added, "Being strong isn’t enough; you need to have even grander goals, like becoming an Ancestor Creature as Miss Hilda mentioned. Miss Tamilia has already started the journey!"
Deirdre joyfully said, "I will definitely work hard!"
—System Prompt: Deirdre’s "Hero’s Road" has entered its third stage "Extraordinary Path"!
Oh my gosh, it’s already transcendent! Haha, wahaha! Good, ambitious! Having calmed down, Da Fei began to check Deirdre’s current status:
—Deirdre: A Half Sea Demon gaining experience on the Hero’s Road.
Hero Skills: Flying Creature, Ocean Creatures, Charm Master, Chain Shooting, Transformation Skill, Banshee Training Master.
Profession: Master-level Gunner, enhancing Crossbow Cannon damage by 100%. Each hero level increases Attack by 1 point and adds one free attribute point. (Sub-skills: Iron Maiden, Ballistics, Smoke Bomb, Flame Bomb, Poison Gas Bomb)
Hero Special Ability:
—Banshee Leader: For every 2 levels gained, the Banshee Army gains 1 point in Attack and Defense respectively. Meanwhile, the hero has the ability to train banshees.
—Sea Demon Captain: For each hero level, the led Sea Demon Troop gains 1 point in Attack and Defense respectively.
Hero Skills: Master War Machine Science (Crossbow Master, Triple Crossbow), Master Level Archery, Master-level Dark Magic (Curse Master, Mind Master, Pain Master, Spirit Magic Specialization), Master Leadership Skill (Negotiation Expert), Basic Negotiation Skill, Basic Luck Skill.
Remaining Skill Points: 22 points.
Level: 50.
Command Power: 2144; Attack: 105; Defense: 95; Magic Power: 96; Knowledge: 126; Damage: 36-50; Life: 2871, Magic Resistance: 50%; Fire Resistance: 75%; Ice Resistance: 50%; Attack Speed: 12.
Equipment: Black Knight Sword, Undead Shield, Skeleton Helmet, Bone Armor (Divine Artifact Curse Armor 4-piece set), Dark Tide Wings, Dark Tide Web, Dark Tide Guardian Teleportation Ring.
Unequipped items: Dark Tide Guardian Staff.
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Looking at Deirdre’s attributes at this moment, Da Fei was filled with emotion. All attributes have surpassed a hundred with the equipment bonuses, making her capable of handling things on her own! Moreover, her Magic Knowledge has finally been improved. Using Curse Armor is no longer afraid of Feyland.
It’s just a pity that the Curse Armor and the Dark Tide set severely conflict in terms of equipment slots, making it impossible to equip the staff that adds the most Magic Knowledge attributes. This problem is quite a headache. Actually, attributes are not important; the key is that once the Dark Tide set is fully collected, it will surely trigger a Divine Artifact effect, unless Deirdre can grow another hand.
In short, let’s not dwell on it. In the future, Deirdre will focus on the magic route. She still has 22 Skill Points, so let’s first learn Meditation Skill to Master Level and learn all 5 sub-skills, spending 10 points.
And Da Fei completed his task and also gained 5 valuable Skill Points. It’s quite the dilemma for him! Should he learn Meditation Skill? Or learn Light Magic to become a healer? Anyway, when undecided, it’s best to save them for now. This time, I must learn from the lesson, and use the extra Skill Points wisely.
Now that the celebrations are over, and the trade is completed, it’s time to return to the ship.
As for whether to share these 4600 units of pearls with a few shareholders, Da Fei thought about it and decided to keep them, claiming it was for protection fees. After all, I have already opened up the trade route for them, and they can run the commerce themselves in the future, wahahaha!
When Da Fei returned to the dock, Alicia had been waiting for a long time: "Lord City Lord, now that the tributes have all been transported, can I go back?"
Da Fei nodded: "Alright, go back! I heard that our brothers in the Japan Zone, the Elf Clan, are suffering a fierce attack by Demons and are seeking aid everywhere. Help us secure this rescue task when you return."
Alicia nodded: "Understood, then I’m off!"
After speaking, Alicia activated the golden Teleportation Scroll, flash of light, and vanished!
——System Prompt: Your Vice Hero Alicia used the Legion Grand Teleportation Scroll to leave your team with 2206 units of Sea God’s Tribute.
——System Prompt: You have completed the task "Leviathan’s Tribute," please return to the city for reward!
Finally, a system prompt appeared, and only then did Da Fei let out a long sigh of relief. The main tasks of this journey have all been completed. So the next destination, Siren Clan. I need to convey the Naga Clan’s intent to cease hostilities and use these 4600 units of pearls to completely conquer them.
Actually, I could use the Nightmare Crystal to return for the reward now, but it’s not night yet.
Just when Da Fei was feeling relaxed watching the Fishman Gang workers continuously transporting pearls, Sona finally returned.
Da Fei awkwardly cleared his throat: "Well, Lady Sona, did you hear any intelligence?"
Sona nodded solemnly: "I happened to hear that the Lord has signed a debt contract with Thunder Spear City Lord, could you let me see the contract?"
Da Fei, feeling embarrassed, pulled out the contract: "Here it is."
Sona said seriously: "Lord City Lord, do you know the annual production of Sea God’s Tribute in the Naga Empire? Are you sure you can repay 3000 units of Sea God’s Tribute within a year?"
Da Fei suddenly realized, indeed! Just focused on the task’s completion happiness, didn’t think of this, could it be a trap?
Da Fei couldn’t help but ask in astonishment: "Is the annual production of tributes in the Naga Empire very low?"
Sona shook her head and sighed: "Although not very low, trying to buy so much in a year would be very difficult. With the power of Thunder Spear City Lord, he has various means to make it impossible for you to buy. Have you considered the consequences?"
Da Fei exclaimed: "Then my territory becomes his?"
Sona said seriously: "Wrong! He forces you to rob, to fight other Lords! This is using a borrowed knife to kill!"
Da Fei was shocked! Damn! I’ve been tricked!? Both of them want me to be a tool, who should I listen to?
Sona continued in a deep voice: "Therefore, as I’ve said before, Thunder Spear City Lord’s power must be weakened. I have found out the exact information about the Orc Slave Transport Fleet, which is currently sailing on the ocean, and will enter the Eastern Sea Domain in two days. At that time, Thunder Spear Lord’s escort troops will receive them. Once they are in place, due to your contract, you will not be able to make a move. Thus, you only have one opportunity, which is to seize the Slave Transport Fleet on the open ocean within two days! No one will know it’s you who did it!"
Da Fei finally came to his senses: "Two days? Can I sail out of the Eastern Sea Domain in two days?"
Sona nodded: "Other ships absolutely cannot, but your Flying could very well be possible with continuous teleportation! Have you made up your mind, Lord?"
Da Fei gritted his teeth! Alright, since the mission is complete and worry-free, I’ll go for it, otherwise, it wouldn’t justify all my days of ship heist preparations! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)