Ch. 340 - Returning with a Full Haul
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Yang Yi looked around. Apart from the book they had already bought, there were only three genuine magic books on the counter. Everything else was fake.
The first was the Book of the Limb Spider. Yang Yi had already read it before, but they were selling a copy here as well. Its information was as follows:
【Name: Book of the Limb Spider (Part 1)】
【Type: Relic/Book】
【Quality: Rare】
【Description: A handwritten copy of the sacred scripture of the Limb Spider Cult—the Book of the Limb Spider. Because the contents recorded within are excessively abstract, reading it may temporarily cause aphasia, causing the reader to lose the ability to speak for a period of time.
After reading, there is a certain probability of learning Limb Restoration.
Remaining Readings: 1/3】
The price was 250,000 Seashell Coins.
There was something strange about the information in this book. The item information Yang Yi and Suna obtained was actually different!
On Suna's side, the description did not mention the specific side effect, nor did it state the exact spell that could be learned.
But on Yang Yi's side, both were clearly listed. This might be because he had already read the original Book of the Limb Spider.
Moreover, the spell that could be learned from this book was different. It was called Limb Restoration, which had a slight difference from Limb Regeneration. The effects were probably different as well.
"Looks like some books become distorted during the copying process, and the contents that can be learned from them can differ as well."
Yang Yi made this deduction and bought the book because its side effect was not particularly serious, and Suna also wanted to read it.
Next was the book placed inside the central display cabinet. It was written in Merman language and was titled The Apocalypse of the Great Sage.
This book received completely different treatment. It was sealed separately inside a crystal display case in the center, with a lock on it. A warning was written on it:
This book carries a curse. Anyone who touches it will turn into a merman.
If you wish to touch it, please pay for and purchase it first.
The price was 220 million Seashell Coins.
Yang Yi did not want to turn into a merman. Even if he had the money, he would not buy this book, let alone when he was broke, so he simply ignored it.
Suna, however, was different. She was very interested in the book. After all, considering the price alone, there was no way its contents could be ordinary.
The fact that it carried a curse was also proof that this book was genuine.
As long as they found a way to resist the curse, they would be able to read this magic book safely.
Unfortunately, they had no money...
As for the final magic book, this was one Yang Yi absolutely had to buy.
Half the reason he had come to the Golden Chamber of Commerce was precisely for this—a nautical chart that could help determine their direction.
Although this "nautical chart" was in a different form, having become a magic book, it was called The Pioneer's Guide.
Its information was as follows:
【Name: The Pioneer's Guide】
【Type: Relic/Book】
【Quality: Rare】
【Description: A magic book containing the Pioneer Ritual. Using this ritual can determine the direction of navigation.】
The price was 1 million Seashell Coins.
Yang Yi did not know the exact details of this ritual, but its effect was clearly stated in the description: it could determine their course!
"You don't even have the Pioneer's Guide. How did you find the Golden Chamber of Commerce?"
Tricia suddenly spoke from inside the pocket, looking suspiciously at Yang Yi.
At the same time, Yang Yi's exposure level suddenly surged to 72%. He had no choice but to eat a Stealth Capsule, reducing it back to zero.
"What did you just secretly eat? That's strange..."
Yang Yi pressed a finger against Tricia's sulfuric-acid mouth, preventing her from speaking, then stuffed her back into his pocket. He even stitched the opening shut while he was at it.
This Light Fairy knew far more information than he had imagined. Once they returned, he would have to thoroughly interrogate her.
He absolutely had to make her put her abilities to good use and generate an output value exceeding 20 million Seashell Coins.
He counted his Seashell Coins and settled the bill once more. Including all the books, spatial storage items, and potions he had purchased, the total came to 1,342,400 Seashell Coins after the 20% discount.
His remaining balance was 16,647,787 Seashell Coins.
This money was enough to buy another Intermediate Artisan's Inscription Stone and one Intermediate Abyss Soul Stone.
Together, they cost 18 million Seashell Coins, which became 14.4 million Seashell Coins after the 20% discount.
That left him with a little over 2 million Seashell Coins.
Basically, he had spent almost all his money.
After settling the bill, Yang Yi prepared to leave. He took the Light Fairy Tricia out and held her tightly in his palm to prevent her from escaping.
The two of them walked out of the magic item shop and onto the deck of the treasure ship, preparing to return to the Nightmare Star.
Zhuangzhuang was currently lying on the deck, slacking off. Beside him were piles of bags, each filled with crystal diamonds, totaling more than 20,000 units.
On the other side were the living goods they had purchased—or, more accurately, slaves. They were all bound with iron chains, with the other end held in Zhuangzhuang's hand.
When he saw Yang Yi and Suna, he sat up and asked, "Do you want Zhuangzhuang to help you carry the goods onto the ship?"
"No need."
Yang Yi politely refused Zhuangzhuang because there was no need for his help.
He had the Stomach Bag, a large spatial storage item with a maximum capacity of 50 cubic meters, which was more than enough to hold the less than thirty cubic meters of crystal diamonds.
As for the slaves, Yang Yi was not worried about them causing trouble, because soon there would not be many survivors among them anyway.
He came to the mountain-like pile of crystal diamonds and stored all of them inside the Stomach Bag. Afterward, he took the chains Zhuangzhuang handed him and started walking toward the Nightmare Star.
These slaves had been trained very well and hardly resisted at all. The one-eyed giant at the front was even more like a walking corpse, simply walking ahead.
But just then, a hoarse voice called out from behind:
"Esteemed guest, wait a moment! Don't leave in such a hurry!"
Hearing the voice, Yang Yi's heart sank. He stopped and turned around.
"Is there something else?"
He saw Old Dad standing behind him, as if he had grown directly out of the deck.
His face was covered in a smile, and the wrinkles on his face trembled as he spoke.
"I still have a gift I haven't given you!"
He handed over a card.
"This is a Senior VIP Card of the Golden Chamber of Commerce. From now on, you only need to present this card. The specific instructions are written on the back of the card, so remember to take a look."
Yang Yi obtained the card's information, and a trace of surprise flashed across his face.
【Name: Golden Chamber of Commerce Senior VIP Card】
【Type: Treasure】
【Quality: ???】
【Description: By displaying this card, you can enjoy an absolute 20% discount at any Golden Chamber of Commerce, with no limit on the amount of transactions.
This card is also a type of Contract Item. If you are interested in joining the Golden Chamber of Commerce, you can throw this item into the sea. The President of the Golden Chamber of Commerce will personally visit you within one week. The exact time is uncertain, and he will handle the membership procedures with you.
The President will gift you a new ship, along with an unspecified amount of startup capital and merchandise. The specifics depend on the President's mood.
Unlocks the Transcendent Pathway—Golden Merchant.】
Yang Yi accepted the card, formally bid farewell to Old Dad, and returned to the Nightmare Star.
Xiao Ji was still standing guard on the deck of the Nightmare Star, maintaining the vigilance that was expected. They had not been slacking off.
Apparently, no one else had boarded the ship during their absence.
"Let's leave this place first. We'll deal with the other matters later."
Yang Yi said this to Suna.
She nodded, took the chains from him, and pulled the long line of slaves toward the cabin.