Eternal Night

Chapter 724 Lobbying
(PS: I originally planned to update twice today, Saturday, but I didn't have much inspiration on Thursday, so I missed one update. Today, I'll update three times.)
The Dog Egg has arrived at Star Harbor!
This news spread like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake, creating shockwaves that reached the entire world. At the same time, because this world, although an ancient civilization, had things like Den Den Mushi (snail communication devices) and various extraordinary shells, almost the entire world knew in just a few days that the Dog Egg had arrived in the capital of the Starry Sea Merchant Alliance.

However, the anticipated battle did not occur.

As one of the world's three celestial-level powerhouses, the leader of the Starry Sea Merchant Alliance did not show up at all, allowing Wu Pifu, the captain of the Dog Egg who defeated the Sea Emperor Baghdat, to swagger into Tianxing Port.

To many, this was a sign that the Alliance Leader had conceded defeat. As their opinion of the Alliance Leader declined, they felt even more awe towards the newly emerged Celestial Phenomenon-level, or even suspected Super Celestial Phenomenon-level, Wu Pifu.

Wu Pifu and his two companions didn't care about any of that. Since the Gou Dan ship had entered the port and the anticipated battle hadn't happened, there was no need to declare "free trade." In any case, they had made it clear that they were crew members of the Gou Dan ship, and no one would dare to cause trouble. Xu Shilan then took Amadei and immediately began selling off their goods and recruiting people.

Wu Pifu didn't need to worry about these trivial matters. Xu Shilan was an expert in this area, and the port, or even the entire island, was only so big. No matter where Xu Shilan was attacked, with his strength and the Super Brain World, he could get there in an instant.

So since arriving at the port, he has quietly stayed in a rented warehouse building, quietly drinking tea and reading books.

Nothing happened for three consecutive days, but the cargo loaded on the Dog Egg caused a sensation... It wasn't the large number of various extraordinary shells, which, although rare and expensive in the Order faction, were not unavailable. Instead, the ordinary items brought from the Land of Redemption sold like hotcakes.

Actually, from the beginning, although no one dared to cause trouble for Xu Shilan, and no one came to talk about trade qualifications, entry status, or difficulties caused by tax officials, not causing trouble or difficulties did not mean that they would cooperate enthusiastically. After all, Wu Pifu had not yet really beaten up the Alliance Leader here. Non-violent non-cooperation was always acceptable, right?

This is actually the idea held by many local chambers of commerce.

but……

Xu Shilan gave so much!!

The items brought from the Land of Redemption were ordinary to Wu Pifu and his companions, but to the people of this world, they were truly astonishing treasures.

The blanket was so brightly colored, so soft, and so finely woven that it could trap sand. It was both warm and breathable, something that no one in the world had ever seen or enjoyed before.

The wine stored in the wooden barrel seemed unremarkable, but once the barrel was opened, its aroma alone surpassed all the world's famous wines. The phrase "fragrant for miles" wasn't just an adjective; its mellow taste could intoxicate even the most discerning drinker, and its clear, transparent color was like celestial light…

And those seemingly ordinary metal tools and equipment, even ordinary kitchen knives, will leave experts utterly astonished as soon as they pick them up. The hardness and toughness of this iron even surpasses that of meteorite iron. Every piece of metal can be considered a divine weapon. Any one of them can be melted down and forged into a great weapon that can be named in this world and passed down for hundreds of generations!
There are also a small number of porcelain pieces, each one a masterpiece, the kind of treasures to be passed down through generations, warm and smooth as jade, delicate and white, and as brilliant as gemstones... These are treasures that even the royal families and the highest nobles of the three great empires have never possessed!
What an amazing seller!
Moreover, these items are not expensive at all. Even though they are three times more expensive than similar items, anyone can resell them and immediately increase the price a hundredfold!
For three consecutive days, whenever Xu Shilan released goods, a buying frenzy ensued. Small auctions were even organized on the spot, with representatives from major merchants and nobles from other empires rushing to the scene after hearing the news. All four items sold for a hundred times the price of similar items, with demand far exceeding supply.

This was beyond Xu Shilan's estimation. Due to the limitations of her time, she did not fully understand what these ordinary creations of Gaia's human civilization meant to people in the 15th and 16th centuries.

However, this is a good thing, as it directly breaks any so-called non-violent non-cooperation. Now, let alone cooperation, these once arrogant and domineering large merchant guilds of the Order faction would rather be Xu Shilan's dogs.

In contrast, the extraordinary shellfish that Wu Pifu and his two companions considered most precious were actually not selling well...

In just a few days, Xu Shilan's wealth had surpassed that of most major merchant guilds, and was even enough to arouse the envy of the three great empires. However, with Wu Pifu's presence, no one dared to rob her. With this wealth, Xu Shilan had already purchased more than fifty unclaimed third and fourth-class transport ships, as well as a large amount of materials for building the island. She had also hired more than a thousand laborers, technicians, and so on, and had signed contracts with six merchant groups for the supply of materials and future transactions.

Xu Shilan quickly became a guest of honor for countless dignitaries and became a trending topic in Tianxing City, even surpassing the popularity of Wu Pifu and the Alliance Leader, who were discussed by countless people just a few days ago.

This was exactly what Wu Pifu wanted. He hated all this stuff the most, and with Xu Shilan's return, he was now completely at ease.

Just as Wu Pifu was immersed in the world of the book, and had just read that "the Great Lord routinely beat up the two emperors of the Eastern Heaven who were also in the low latitudes", he suddenly paused, his expression changed, and he looked towards the outside of the courtyard wall.

"Please forgive my intrusion in visiting..."

A voice came from outside the wall.

Wu Pifu remained silent for several seconds before the voice said helplessly, "I brought wine and meat..."

"Come in," Wu Pifu said.

Soon, a somewhat disheveled middle-aged man, carrying a wooden bucket bigger than himself and a large plate in his other hand, jumped over the wall. When he saw Wu Pifu, he smiled bitterly: "As expected, without wine and meat, I wouldn't even have the right to come in, would I?"

Wu Pifu simply pointed to the seat next to him, and the middle-aged man didn't stand on ceremony, sitting down directly next to Wu Pifu. He put down the wooden bucket, then lifted the lid of the large plate, revealing a whole grilled fish over a meter long. "Gordy, the leader of the Starry Sea Merchant Alliance," the middle-aged man said.

Wu Pifu nodded slightly in return, saying, "Captain of the Dog Egg, Wu Pifu."

After saying that, Goldie lifted the wooden barrel, took out a long-hooked ladle, scooped up a large mouthful of wine, and drank it by himself.

Wu Pifu also took out a wooden spoon from inside and took a sip as well.

It has a rough, strong, and pungent taste, but it has a strong milky aftertaste. It is not as good as the wine from the Land of Redemption, but it has a unique flavor.

“Coconut milk wine made from coconut meat is also known as sailor’s wine. It’s not nearly as good as the nectar you brought, but I still prefer this sailor’s wine,” Goldie said.

Wu Pifu took several large gulps of water, then tore off a large piece of fish and began eating and drinking on his own.

Gordy's eyes lit up with admiration, and he laughed heartily, "Indeed, a hero indeed, truly remarkable."

Wu Pifu suddenly asked, "Why did you leave a few days ago when you were about to make a move?"

Goldy paused for a moment and said with a wry smile, "I originally thought you were a fake, but later I found that you were as real as could be. I couldn't beat you, so naturally I left."

Wu Pifu nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

The man before him, Gordi, was strong, but slightly inferior to Baghdad. In fact, he was no match for Baghdad.

Gordy didn't seem to mind. Surprisingly, he was quite frank and asked directly, "Are you from the Upper Realm?"

Wu Pifu looked at Gordi and said, "No, I am not from the upper realm."

Gordy seemed slightly disappointed, yet also relieved, and said, "So it wasn't someone from the Upper Realm? I 'saw' you cleaving through the galaxy, fighting against something terrifying that I couldn't see, sense, or even imagine. I thought that was the Upper Realm, but it wasn't?"

Wu Pifu was taken aback, and a chill ran down his spine as he asked, "You 'saw' it? How could you see it? How could you possibly see that?"
Gordy became puzzled and asked, "You don't know Observation Haki?"

Wu Pifu shook his head slightly. He directly used his Observation Haki, and a large area around him came into his perception.

Gordy breathed a sigh of relief, then shook his head and said, "It seems your Observation Haki is definitely the weakest of the three types, which is quite strange... The three of us, namely me, the Sea Emperor, and the Admiral, are three Celestial Phenomenon-level powerhouses. My Observation Haki is the strongest, the Sea Emperor's Conqueror's Haki is the strongest, and the Admiral's Armament Haki is the strongest. It seems that you are not the strongest in any of the three types, so you must have other reliance... The reason I was able to see you is because I developed my Observation Haki to an extremely high level, thus developing the ability to hear the voices of all things. It was through this ability that I 'saw' you cleaving through the galaxy."

Wu Pifu pondered for a moment, and sighed inwardly.

It seems that the three types of Haki are actually quite powerful, but he has not developed them much, as he has focused his attention on martial arts. It seems that he should also strengthen the development of other extraordinary paths in the future.

He then said, "This has been very enlightening for me, thank you. So, what brings you here today?"

Gordy took several gulps of wine before speaking seriously, "I'm here today to persuade you, and also to ask you for a favor..."

"I want to join forces with you to stop the Grand Admiral from heading to the Misty Sea!"

"The clue to the Tier 10 Mythical Ship is indeed there, but it's also a trap..."

"A trap capable of overturning and destroying this world!!"

(End of this chapter)