Chapter 696 - 659: The Development Progress of the Huge Ship
The Flying isn’t traveling empty, it still follows the usual practice of carrying 500 units of wood when passing through the Vine Demon Space. After finishing loading, by the time it returned to Radiant City there was still half an hour of real time before nightfall. During this time, Da Fei decided to go back to Elorin to check on things. He wanted to see how the Vice President Coltner was doing, and also to check the progress at the shipyard.
The Teleportation Array flashed brightly, and Da Fei returned to Elorin, heading straight for the Chamber of Commerce Administration’s Guild headquarters office.
At this moment, Da Fei’s appearance still attracted the sidelong glances of passing players, but the looks were obviously different from the disdainful ones reserved for a garbage thug before.
Could this be the legendary awe? Hahaha! In the end, having a high virtual reputation among NPCs sometimes still can’t compare to the reputation among players, even though Brother almost never interacts with players.
Oh no, there are interactions. Normally at this time, there should be some idiots from the Blood Sea Guild acting all pretentious in front of Brother, right? It feels a bit uncomfortable not seeing those idiots along the way.
At this moment, there was immediately some activity in the guild channel.
Da Bing shouted: "Brother Fei, we all went out to sea for a mission, we can’t come out to meet you!"
Da Fei snorted: "It’s just a game, no need for welcomes, everybody focus on doing what you need to do."
One Sword Eastward immediately said: "Brother Fei, we heard some uncertain news, the Blood Sea Guild has teamed up with the Royal Guild ready to make a big move, just don’t know what they are up to."
Da Bing disapprovingly said: "Who cares? In greatness, who can match Brother Fei, the God Slayer?"
Brother Hao laughed: "Exactly, as long as they’re not against us, who cares what they’re doing."
Da Fei laughed: "See, Brother Hao is so calm, everyone just focus on doing your own thing, as long as we are strong ourselves, we don’t need to fear others scheming."
Everyone hastily said: "Exactly, exactly, what Brother Fei said is right."
While talking, Da Fei entered the hall of the Chamber of Commerce Administration. Then he saw the familiar crowding heads of the Blood Sea Guild, gathered together after a long absence.
Damn, they really are holed up at home holding a meeting for a big mission, huh? And as soon as Da Fei entered, he suddenly became the focus of everyone’s attention, and the previously bustling scene instantly chilled.
Da Fei looked around the room, not just the players with the Blood Sea Guild icons over their heads, but also those from the Royal Guild, and even a newly established one—Skyshattering Guild? Just then, Da Fei spotted a familiar face under this new guild’s icon, Skyshattering Cannon!
Da Fei couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows! This guy has become prosperous, his alt account has become a boss of two businesses in the Dwarf Capital besides being the Prince’s lackey, and his main account starting a guild in the Elf Kingdom! Indeed, recalling the impressive combat power demonstrated by his Skyshattering Thunder in Divine Domain Space, it’s no surprise he achieved this!
However, a master who needs to band together with others is not a true master. Because true masters, like me, would never share the spoils of war with others.
On a whim, Da Fei waved to the crowd in the room: "Yo, everyone’s here! Taking on a big mission?"
Royal Blade sneered: "What? Just because you’re Brother Fei you can take on a big mission, and us ordinary players can’t even play casually?"
Da Fei responded in surprised amusement: "No, not at all, the real joy is everyone playing happily!"
Sea and Sky laughed: "Brother Fei, heard your new NPC land merchant convoys are having a great time trading, we’re quite envious!"
Da Fei’s heart sank, this was clearly a threat, they could try to forcefully kill my guild’s NPCs anytime! Da Fei then responded coldly: "Envious? Fine, just dismiss the players from the guild, then there’s no need to handle payroll or provide food, let alone a death penalty subsidy!"
Sea and Sky laughed heartily: "Look at what Brother Fei said, isn’t playing a game and fighting perfectly normal? As long as everyone is happy."
Da Fei sneered, "The problem is, not everyone is necessarily happy!"
Indeed, incompatible in conversations and unwilling to engage in further chat with these Birdmen, Da Fei walked straight into the office of the Dragon Cavalry Chamber of Commerce.
At this time, Coltner was looking at a large blueprint hanging on the wall, measuring with a ruler, and those blueprints seemed to be the design of a large sailing ship?
Da Fei’s entry immediately startled Coltner, who gave a hearty laugh and stepped forward to shake Da Fei’s hand: "President, you finally came! I’ve been holding in this great news for so many days!"
Da Fei’s eyebrows twitched, great news? That doesn’t fit with the system’s usual patterns, right? Oh my, let go! Da Fei hurriedly said: "What’s the good news? Tell me quickly!"
Coltner laughed, "That day, Old Laiyi and I went to my grandfather to discuss joining the Guild. Although my grandfather openly refused, he was actually willing to contribute his remaining energy to the Guild in secret, and right now my grandfather and Old Laiyi along with 26 retired Chamber of Commerce sailors are developing a giant ship at the shipyard!"
Da Fei was astonished on the spot, "Developing a giant ship?"
Coltner laughed, "Exactly! Although those who can sail may not necessarily know how to build ships, they have worked on giant ships for so many years and are very familiar with the structure and daily maintenance of giant ships, which is somewhat beneficial for the development of giant ships."
Da Fei wondered, "So that’s the reason, then why not join the Guild?"
Coltner smiled, "Once joined the Guild, wouldn’t they be affected by the Sea God’s Curse? That’s completely unfavorable for the testing of the experimental ship at sea. On the other hand, as a navigator of my grandfather’s status, suddenly joining a Chamber of Commerce would inevitably cause speculation. To keep a low profile, my grandfather chose this method."
Da Fei suddenly realized, no wonder there was no movement, I thought the invitation had failed! This way is better, not joining the Guild won’t attract the attention of those from the Blood Sea Guild.
So Da Fei asked again, "How is the progress of the giant ship development?"
"President, look—" Coltner pointed to the large blueprint of the sailing ship on the wall: "This is the reconstructed design of the Jade Dragon based on everyone’s memory, isn’t it very powerful and majestic?"
Da Fei nodded in shock!
Indeed, compared to the slender body type of ships like the Flying and Radiant Wings, the Jade Dragon is three words: "tall," "thick," "large"! The width alone is twice that of the Flying, not to mention it has one more deck than the Flying.
Coltner, excitedly gesturing to the blueprint, introduced: "The Jade Dragon, a giant four-deck, five-mast Galen armed freighter, estimated Durability 500,000, cargo capacity 3000 tons, 50 gun ports, speed 6. Moreover, the Jade Dragon also has special cabins, capable of carrying large troops like the Jade Dragon, a 7th-level airforce, completely overturning the concept of normal naval warfare! However—"
Here Coltner shook his head and sighed, "However, the drawback of the Jade Dragon is also obvious. It tries to accommodate both armament and cargo capacity, resulting in the armament being inferior to regular naval warships and cargo capacity inferior to large freighters. In peaceful sea areas where commerce is run, it truly lacks the advantage of a large freighter escorted by warships. After all, the design of the Jade Dragon is meant for transporting goods in extremely dangerous and complex sea conditions that are difficult to escort. Anyway, these aren’t problems. What we urgently need is to replicate a ship first, and once the technology is perfected, we can suitably modify the cabins."
Da Fei nodded, "Right, Spielberg’s whaling ship also has a capacity of 2000 tons, this giant ship with a 3000-ton cargo capacity is a bit disappointing for its size, but first we need to resolve the issue of its existence."
Coltner smiled, "In any case, with the President’s ample supply of timber, the Jade Dragon is being built day and night with the full strength of the Elorin Shipyard. President, if interested, you could visit the shipyard."
Da Fei laughed heartily, "Good, I’ll go visit when I have time!"
Although Da Fei really wanted to visit now, considering how being a celebrity meant being followed everywhere, it might catch the attention of some people with intentions. If they guessed that he was developing a giant ship and went all out to disrupt and destroy NPCs, that would be terrible.
Anyway, knowing that the development is going smoothly is enough. It’s about time now; I should head back to Radiant City and prepare to set sail. (To be continued. If you like this book, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)