After all, his Captain Palu, no matter how he changed, couldn't turn into a Mecha.
"Five million!"
An's mouth formed a small, round O, dazedly staring.
Selling a demanding Charm card for five million!
Chen Qi was playing too big!
He couldn't possibly agree, could he?
However, contrary to her expectations, she saw Brilly almost without hesitation, took the card from Chen Qi's hand:
"Deal."
For love... Brilly had lost his reason.
So agreeable? Not bargaining? Chen Qi was also surprised.
You know, even at the auction in Golden Flower Bird Kingdom, the price of Dragon's Charm would only go as high as three million.
He had found a super big fat sheep.
Brilly accepted the card and fantasized about the scene of meeting a Dragonkin.
After fantasizing for a while, he coughed twice and switched to work mode:
"So, Chef, no, Guest, what are your requirements, and by the way, I never build cheap ships."
Such a quick transition... Chen Qi told Brilly his requirements.
A kitchen, a deck restaurant, a bedroom, a room for Sea Demon and Water Elf, a storage room,
and it must use top-notch materials, having the capability to withstand harsh weather like storms and volcanic rains.
Also, there must be ample space to expand the ship.
Simply put, it's like a luxury upgrade of a small houseboat.
Brilly quickly drafted a design:
"Twenty million Shell Coins, subtracting the five million for buying Dragon's Charm, that's fifteen million Shell Coins. What are your requirements for the power system? I have systems ranging from five to ten million here.
If you want to use our Steam Hand's engine, that's an additional twenty million Shell Coins."
Brilly's lips curled up with confidence:
"The speed of our Steam Hand ships can match the recently famous Ghost Ship during a three-minute burst!!"
Chen Qi felt a twinge of pain.
Fifteen million Shell Coins were still within his acceptable range, but adding Steam Hand's power system brought it to thirty-five million, a sky-high price beyond his imagination!
The power system could actually be more expensive than the ship itself.
Chen Qi decisively refused:
"I have a channel to get a cheap core; my ship doesn't need an engine core, only needs the Steam Hand's power system installed."
No need for an engine core, just the system... Brilly smiled in puzzlement.
For a high-class ship, the engine core is of utmost importance! It's also one of the most crucial technologies of their Steam Hand Company!
"Guest, there are some areas where you shouldn't skimp on money."
Brilly confirmed at last:
"Ordinary shoddy engines can't compare to using Grade C crack materials and engines developed in collaboration with ten companies.
Of course, if it's just the power system, about seven million."
Seven million plus fifteen million, that's twenty-two million.
Acceptable... Chen Qi nodded his head, resolute:
"I have a limited budget, I confirm."
Brilly understood, for an ordinary Second-order Transcendent, fully purchasing a Steam Hand engine was an unimaginably high price.
He noted down the requirements:
"No problem, guest, as you wish, I will get my friend on this, and within twenty days, you will receive your ship.
Of course, if you want to change the engine, you can go to the Bonfire Energy Store in Moonstone City.
To manage the Crack Tide and develop new technologies, many large companies have already dispatched their Hunter Groups specialized in handling cracks, and have also set up companies in Moonstone City."
After that, Brilly neatly handed over a simple contract to Chen Qi:
"Supports ten months of installment payments, but it will be 10% more expensive, my respected guest."
Although this man had a scruffy beard, he was unexpectedly professional.
Chen Qi accepted the contract:
"I will gather the money as soon as possible."
"Okay, guest."
"Oh my gosh..."
An's ears perked up like a little white cat shocked to its core.
In front of her, at a mere ordinary banquet, Chen Qi had just signed a contract for twenty million!
An couldn't help herself, she curiously walked over and glanced through Chen Qi's boat purchase contract.
She had never imagined that Chen Qi had bought a boat for twenty million!!
An said,
"Qi, this..."
Chen Qi said,
"What's the matter, Teacher An?"
An could no longer maintain her composure,
"Qi, did you rob someone? Where did you get so much money?"
After all, Chen Qi was just a chef!
Even if the ingredients were human! He couldn't possibly have gotten that much money!
"..."
Robbery? Chen Qi was stung by the accusation.
Though he already owned a sea beast breeding base.
But the main funds for this boat purchase still came from robbing the Black Rabbit, as well as the weapons voluntarily surrendered by the Shell Country Meteorological Bureau's investigation squad.
Chen Qi coughed twice, leaned next to An's ear, and whispered,
"An, actually, on my way to Sea Demon Gorge, I found some treasure. Of course, I don't have so much money, so I was planning on installment payments."
In a sense, the Giant Slayer, along with the investigation squad's weapons, were all found by him in the Deep Sea Titan area.
Found, installment...
Hearing Chen Qi's explanation, An sighed with relief, becoming somewhat more rational.
That's not right! Even in installments, buying a twenty-million ship is still too insane.
You wouldn't take out loans, or get involved in some shady business, would you... An calmly said,
"Qi, installments might be an option, but taking loans is not a wise action. It will only increase your burden. Many banks, they have third-ranked Transcendent debt collectors specifically to enforce debt repayments."
An was very afraid that Chen Qi would be targeted by Moonstone City's gangsters, or even the banks.
People from Shell Country banks just need a simple contract to devour a family whole.
For someone with a bit of ability like Chen Qi, the outcome would still be miserable.
I won't be taking loans... Chen Qi crossed his arms,
"Rest assured, Teacher An, I have it under control, wanting to strive in the Crack Sea. Without a strong ship, it won't work."
After the two had finished talking.
Bri looked at the arm badge on An's arm, this person, was the newcomer instructor from Maro Town.
Boat builder Bri suddenly turned serious, addressing the two,
"Both of you are Transcendents in charge of Maro Town, aren't you."
An and Chen Qi were momentarily stunned, looking at Bri.
An nodded,
"Yes, I am the newcomer instructor of Maro Town, responsible for Transcendent events in the surrounding area."
Chen Qi crossed his arms, looking at Bri.
Bri then took out three Bounty Orders from his backpack,
"Both of you, I actually have some matters to deal with near Maro Town. If you can help me with this, I can give you a discount on your ship."
Matters to deal with? An and Chen Qi took the Bounty Orders.
Chen Qi was slightly taken aback.
The three people on the Bounty Orders were the very ones he had encountered on the Dove Travel Ship: Little Raven, Siren, and the Cloaked Old Man.
"What does this mean?"
An's expression immediately turned ice cold.
These three were the recently famous pirates on the seas.
The matter involving these three pirates was definitely no small affair.