There, the skeleton of a hundred-meter exploration ship had already largely taken shape. Its lines were sleek, its prow sharp, brimming with strength and an almost futuristic technological feel. Even as nothing more than a frame, it was easy to imagine it someday cleaving through towering waves.
"See that?" Morel patted a support structure thicker than a man beside him, producing a dull metallic clang. "The Deep-Sea Pioneer, the work of my entire life. The hull uses military-grade memory alloy, and the keel is mixed with Earth Dragon bones, allowing it to remain structurally stable even under the battering of deep-sea waves. The money spent on this one pillar alone would be enough for you to build yourself a villa in the most prosperous district of Yorknew City."
He shot Bai Zhu a sidelong glance, his words carrying an unspoken meaning.
"This ship's design philosophy is at least twenty years ahead of every exploration vessel currently on the market. Of course, its construction cost is... hehe, quite moving."
The implication was clear: don't try to fob me off with some second-rate junk.
Milluki trailed behind them, idly kicking a screw at his feet. He had no interest in these massive things. His fun lay in taking such massive things apart into components, then stuffing them into a box the size of a palm.
Piyu, on the other hand, was thrilled. She held up her phone and filmed from every possible angle, muttering nonstop.
"Wow, this ship is so cool! Mr. Morel, when you finish building it, can you take me out to sea for a spin? I'll be your personal photographer!"
Morel ignored her. All his attention was on Bai Zhu, waiting to see what he could produce.
Bai Zhu said nothing. He merely circled the enormous ship frame once.