Guang'an Prefecture Port.
Yang Family Shipwright.
An old man nearing sixty, his hair gray but his spirits high, gestured animatedly as he introduced the ten Slave Ships Chen Daoxuan had ordered.
"Please have a look, Fellow Daoist Chen. This is our Yang Family Shipwright's best-selling Slave Ship. It is over one hundred and fifty zhang long and twenty zhang wide, capable of carrying more than a thousand slaves at most.
"Now look at the materials used in our Slave Ships. The hull's main structure is made of Sinkiron Wood, which resists seawater corrosion. The keel is inscribed with a Wind Gathering Array and a Water Repelling Array, allowing you to race freely across the sea.
"As everyone knows, the greatest problem with Slave Ships is slaves dying during sea transport. Our Slave Ships have made excellent improvements in this regard as well. Fellow Daoist Chen, please follow me."
The old man from Yang Family Shipwright led Chen Daoxuan into the cabin with brisk strides and carefully inspected the various conveniences of the Slave Ship for him.
After hearing the old man's introduction, Chen Daoxuan was quite satisfied, though his expression remained indifferent.
"The quality of Yang Family Shipwright's vessels is renowned throughout Guang'an Prefecture. Otherwise, I would not have come to you first."
"Of course, our ships—"
Before the old man could finish, Chen Daoxuan smiled. "But your prices are also much higher than those of Zhou Family Shipwright, Zhao Family Shipwright, and Wu Family Shipwright."
The Yang Clan elder's expression stiffened. Then he smiled and said, "You get what you pay for."
"What if I said that our Chen Family will be purchasing ships in large quantities over the next few years? Could we receive your lowest internal price?"
"Oh?"
The Yang Clan elder's heart stirred slightly. "What quantity