Chapter 1481 - 1379: Skyshattering Thunder’s Career Setback
At the Star Command Center, Eternal Star was stunned, having just reached a licensing agreement with Da Fei. Unbelievable! That’s a massive starship, and Da Fei just gave it away?
Initially, seeing Da Fei owning a massive starship in New Oriental, Eternal Star was skeptical. After all, the whaling ship of the Da Fei Guild and the Radiant Wings clipper both belonged to allied NPCs, so it was not out of the question that Da Fei’s massive starship was from an NPC alliance.
But regardless, the fact that the Elorin Shipyard could build massive starships was something worth investing in. Since the major guilds in the China Region started banding together, reducing expenses from internal competition and sharing major events, Star’s funds were quite sufficient, so they simply invested a large chunk of money to become the second-largest shareholder of the Elorin Shipyard.
After becoming the second-largest shareholder, Eternal Star realized how deep the waters of the Elorin Shipyard were. However, even so, Eternal Star still did not believe that the second massive starship under construction in the dock could be Da Fei’s.
But now, everything was confirmed! This massive starship indeed belonged to Da Fei, or at least he owned more than half of it; otherwise, Da Fei wouldn’t have been able to sign it off and give away the ship! At this moment, Eternal Star finally understood Da Fei’s luxurious configuration of the trade fleet in New Oriental.
Of course, the shock was secondary. The key issue was awkwardness. In fact, it was the first time Eternal Star had spoken personally with Da Fei. But Da Fei’s over-familiar and uncourteously warm demeanor gave Eternal Star goosebumps. Eternal Star even wondered if Da Fei mistook him for someone like Little Huang or Little Ma? Did Da Fei realize this was their first conversation?
Lost in wild thoughts, Old Jiang reminded, "Boss, a beauty is applying to join the guild."
Eternal Star laughed heartily, "Well, of course, I must personally add her if a beauty applies! Everyone, welcome her!"
As a result, the Star Guild channel was filled with a barrage of warm welcome messages and applause.
Moon God Night chuckled, "Could you ease the pressure on me? If I fail, I’ll feel very guilty."
Eternal Star laughed loudly, "Sister Yue, Da Fei is so generous as to give away massive starships just like that. As one of the three major guild leaders in China, how could I care about such a small research fund? Feel free to experiment!"
Moon God Night sighed with a smile, "I didn’t expect Da Fei to actually have a massive starship, let alone actually give it away. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have dared to ask."
Old Jiang laughed, "No worries, we checked the shipyard’s insurance inventory, and there seems to be plenty of wood for massive starships. So Da Fei probably has more than just one or two massive starships."
Moon God Night laughed, "The era of surface warships hasn’t started yet, but they are already outdated. We don’t care how many massive starships there are; we only care if one can fly. As long as this massive starship can fly, our China Region will instantly lead the world in airship technology. Then, I’ll lead everyone in mass production, so let’s go all out!"
Eternal Star applauded and laughed, "Alright, let’s cheer for Sister Yue!"
The entire Star Guild channel erupted in applause once again.
At this moment, a shout came from the Chinese Team Alliance Chat Room: "Ladies and gentlemen, and the beauty leader, we have two hours before we are ready to board the ship to the Dark Tide Temple, so eat or visit the restroom as needed. Don’t be late," the Royal Dominator called.
The major players were shocked, "How can it be so soon? Didn’t it take you more than a real day to get there last time?"
The Royal Dominator sighed, "It’s different on the way back. The Naga beauty is using the Vortex Gate. The waters in this New Oriental are very deep!"
Eternal Star became anxious, "Damn! We haven’t even prepared the Skyshattering Thunder’s goods!"
The Royal Dominator exclaimed, "No way? Boss, don’t mess with me. We bought this sea route on credit. If she doesn’t come next time, we’ll be forced to jump into the sea to feed the turtles with this debt!"
The major players urged, "Hurry up and push!"
The next moment, the busy Skyshattering Thunder received a message from Supreme Chairman Eternal Star, "The situation has changed. Are the goods ready? Only two hours left."
Skyshattering Thunder exclaimed, "Boss, we agreed on a day. Where are the goods coming from now?"
Eternal Star was anxious, "What about the Prince?"
Skyshattering Thunder lamented, "Boss, it’s the Prince. He spends his free time counting money in the treasury. How could I dare to approach him?"
Eternal Star fumed, "Everyone else made it happen; why are you dropping the ball at a crucial moment? He’s just an NPC, what’s to fear! If the goods aren’t ready, don’t think about getting on the ship!"
Skyshattering Thunder gritted his teeth, "I’ll give it a try!"
So the rushed Skyshattering Thunder hurried to the Prince’s palace to see him, only to be stopped by the guards, "Stop, it’s His Highness’s rest time. No one is allowed to disturb him!"
Skyshattering Thunder hastily pulled out a chest of jewels and handed it to the guards, "It’s an urgent commercial matter regarding the Prince’s goods, please make an exception!"
The guard looked around before reluctantly accepting the chest, "Alright, but the Prince is unavailable, so don’t get your hopes up."
Skyshattering Thunder followed the guard to the Prince’s chambers, but before the guard could speak, an eerie and clearly un-Prince-like voice came from the room, "Get out!"
The next moment, a red alert warning exploded in front of Skyshattering Thunder!
The guards hurriedly dragged Skyshattering Thunder away, heart pounding, "Warrior, it can’t be helped. The Prince has those few days every month when his headaches flare up, and he becomes murderous!"
Skyshattering Thunder was stupefied on the spot!
At this time, the major players watching Skyshattering Thunder’s livestream in the chatroom were stunned, "No way! Don’t screw up at this critical moment!"
Bloodrose Rosa sighed, "Why not try advertising around the city to buy high-end wine and weapons from players?"
Royal Dominator sighed, "Ordinary players can’t possibly have S-grade items."
Skyshattering Thunder quickly said, "Hey bosses, there is! I know a player in Da Fei Guild, named Little Ming Get Out, he has a lot of wine."
Everyone was stunned: "Another one from Da Fei Guild?"
Eternal Star hurriedly said, "Then what’s there to talk about? Just pay him a high price!"
Skyshattering Thunder muttered, "I have a bit of a grudge with him, that guy relies on Da Fei’s backing and won’t listen to reason..."
Everyone exclaimed, "Damn!"
Eternal Star had to sigh to Bloodrose Leader, "Beautiful lady, could you talk to Da Fei for us?"
Bloodrose Rosa chuckled wryly, "President Long, for such minor matters, if I go to Da Fei, any man would think I’m nagging too much, right?"
Eternal Star sighed helplessly, "I have no other choice, only a lady’s words work here, and Little Deng is asleep..."
Bloodrose Rosa sighed, "Fine, I’ll have Qiqi go and say something..."
The big shots waited anxiously for several minutes, and Bloodrose Leader let out a long sigh, "Da Fei hasn’t replied, maybe he’s on auto-play."
Eternal Star sighed, "Then contact Da Fei Guild’s Yanran’s smile, ask her to reach out to that Get Out guy in the guild channel. The price is negotiable!"
"Understood!"
Finally, after about ten minutes of multiple attempts, Yanran’s smile finally brought back news: "That Little Ming says he has 1000 units of S-grade Divine-level Wine, initially not for sale, kept for fermenting to upgrade to God-level wine. But for the sake of Brother Fei’s auto-play, it’s 1000 bucks per unit, paid in cash through Gold Hunting Net, take it or leave it!"
Everyone was furious: "God-level my foot! 1000 bucks per unit? 1000 units is 1 million? Why doesn’t he just rob?"
Bloodrose Rosa sighed, "Skyshattering Thunder, how did you end up falling out with him?"
Skyshattering Thunder muttered, "I opened a tavern, and he used quality wine to steal my business. Marginalizing and suppressing me was inevitable, right?"
Bloodrose Rosa sighed, "I heard he’s also the village chief of a small village on the northern border of the dwarfs? And you sent people to smash his village?"
Skyshattering Thunder sighed, "Sister Zhou, don’t ask anymore, I admit defeat."
Everyone burst into laughter and tears: "Turns out there’s so much going on at the dwarfs, you knew he was Da Fei’s follower and still dared to make trouble?"
Skyshattering Thunder gritted his teeth, "I accept that I can’t beat Da Fei, but I can’t even handle his minions?"
Eternal Star impatiently waved his hand: "Enough, business matters are urgent, 1 million it is, we’ll buy it, this kid gets lucky."
Bloodrose Rosa laughed, "President Long, didn’t we agree to share the cost? Why are you getting all worked up?"
Royal Dominator laughed, "Exactly, we all end up the suckers together, dividing it, each takes on like 20 grand, it’s just drizzling money."
Eternal Star sighed, "Alright, let’s do it!"
Then, privately, Eternal Star impatiently told Skyshattering Thunder, "Get the goods ready and join us on the ship. Look at how well Da Fei’s followers have developed with wild care, and look at you, can’t you accomplish anything?"
Skyshattering Thunder said despairingly, "Boss, I have an idea! I want to build a Lava Forge in the volcano on our territory!"
Eternal Star was startled, "Why?"
Skyshattering Thunder quickly explained, "Weapons above S-grade can only be forged with Earth Fire Magma, ordinary workshop furnaces can’t reach that temperature. And Earth Fire Magma is either in Hell Race’s territory or monopolized by dwarf NPCs, our territory finally has a lava volcano, we should develop it, then we won’t have to always look at Prince’s face for everything, plus our guild’s dozens of Master Level blacksmith players are all depending on Lava Fire to push to Forging Master!"
Eternal Star sighed, "We also need to keep money for entering the New World to fight National War, don’t we? Where’s the money to invest in a volcano factory?"
Skyshattering Thunder said desperately, "Boss originally promised to support me at World Window, but when he saw Da Fei’s Lighthouse Islands, he invested everything there, now there’s no stock and blame me, what can I do?"
Eternal Star laughed while crying, "So it’s still my fault, huh? Alright, you have guts! Fine, let’s deal with this first, then I’ll discuss with other bosses later..."
Skyshattering Thunder urgently said, "What’s there to discuss now? Currently, the three big guilds in China Region have allied, President Ma has no one to challenge him anymore, he’s got money pouring out, just borrow from him!"
Eternal Star snorted, "Damn, do we even need you to tell us how to spend money? However, what you said isn’t untrue..."
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