"So that's how it is. That really is impressive."
Tang Lan understood and nodded with a smile.
The middle-aged man beside him seemed to have noticed something and cautiously asked, "Little brother, don't tell me you're planning to head out to sea?"
"You absolutely mustn't. Although the Liang Zhou Ship has many powerful experts aboard, going out there is still extremely dangerous."
"There have been many cases within the Ten Thousand Ships Merchant Guild of ships being destroyed and everyone aboard perishing."
The middle-aged man earnestly tried to persuade him.
In his view, Tang Lan was merely a hot-blooded young man acting on impulse. If he went, he would probably regret it very soon.
"Old brother, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. This is a small token of my appreciation, so please don't refuse it."
Tang Lan casually took out a small pouch of Gold Soul Coins and stuffed it into the man's hands. After saying that, he turned and left, completely ignoring the middle-aged man calling after him.
Since the man had explained everything to Tang Lan in such detail, he naturally deserved a reward.
Tang Lan pushed through the crowd to the front of the stall. He picked up one of the invitations and asked with a smile, "If it's just one person, can it be cheaper?"
"Ah! Huh? Y-you're going out to sea?"
The young man behind the stall was caught off guard when Tang Lan suddenly stepped forward and failed to react for a moment.
"Yes. Why else would I come here if I weren't going to sea? Name your price."
Tang Lan nodded and spoke bluntly.
At that moment, the old man who had been reclining in his chair, detached from worldly matters, suddenly opened his eyes. He stopped moving and quietly examined Tang