"Deacon Qian, where are the seeds of the space plants?"
"I brought it, I brought it..."
"But, brother, if I may add one more thing, are you really going to raise them? Do you need any technical guidance? I can find a couple of botanists to come and take a look." He was genuinely worried that Luo Yu would invest a lot of resources in raising two money-losing creatures and end up going bankrupt.
If it affects the rock resource industry, then he will also have to pay compensation.
"It's just a hobby, something I keep for fun. I don't need any professionals," Luo Yu laughed.
"Alright..." Qian Lai hoped so.
After delivering the space seed, the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce did not stay on Mirror Moon Island for long because they had other tasks to complete.
Luo Yu, on the other hand, planted the seeds of the "Space Vortex Tree" on the farm immediately.
As for the "Space Escape Grass," now is definitely not the time to plant it. At present, he has only found the Dripping Rain Butterfly, which may be able to cultivate the Space Vortex Tree, but there is still no way to deal with the Space Escape Grass.
If you plant it now, the Space Escape Grass might have already disappeared by the time you return from Dragon Boat Island.
"Please deliver this to Shui Wuyue's house." Luo Yu passed by the mailbox and slipped a note inside.
The letter bee immediately flew out.
"Are you all done? What time do we leave tomorrow?"
After his old injuries healed, Shui Wuyue felt several years younger, both in his mindset and appearance. He chuckled as he arrived at the research institute, sat on the sofa, and poured himself a cup of tea.
Across from her, Yu Wan spoke up, "Let's set off in the morning... By the way, Uncle, have you prepared any gifts for your future aunt?"
Shui Wuyue taken aback, then asked, "Use it?"
"Besides, what do you mean by 'future aunt'? It's not even close to happening yet, don't talk nonsense!" he corrected.
"Especially when we got to Dragon Boat Island, I had to keep my mouth shut."
"As expected..." Yu Wan was exhausted. She said, "Do you even have any ideas? If you do, then put your heart into it."
"I..." Shui Wuyue said, "Besides shipbuilding, she doesn't really have any particular interests. Should I hunt a few sea creatures along the way and give her the fish bones?"
The giant bone ship, with its skeleton made from the bones of a giant sea beast and covered with wooden planks, is quite stylish. Many pirate leaders like to ride in this ceremonial warship as their flagship. At the same time, the remains of some sea beasts also have certain strange abilities and are also excellent shipbuilding materials. Shui Wuyue thinks that Yu Wan's future aunt will definitely like shipbuilding materials.
"That's fine... If we can encounter a top-tier sea beast, catering to its preferences isn't a bad option. Hunting it ourselves shows effort, which is better than buying it." Yu Wan said, "Does she have any children? Oh, right, if she's not married, she probably doesn't have any children."
"She has children!" Shui Wuyue said. "Although she has no biological children, she has two apprentices who have inherited her skills. The younger apprentice is 14 years old and is practically a child."
"Yes, it would be best to give a gift to the other party's young apprentice as well," Yu Wan said. "Given the age of the new Beast Taming, it would be best to give resources related to raising pet beasts."
"As for the gift for my apprentice, we can buy it when we get to Dragon Boat Island. There's no need for such a grand gesture."
"Hey... wait a minute, we're going to help Luo Yu customize a warship, not to propose marriage on my behalf. My matter isn't urgent, take your time, let's talk about Luo Yu first!!!" Shui Wuyue under a lot of pressure.
He quickly changed the subject and looked at Luo Yu.
"So, have you come up with any ideas about what kind of warships you want to build?"
Luo Yu chuckled and said, "Besides the most basic power system, the core drive device for the three systems must have..."
The three systems are: crystal core drive, crystal cannon, and crystal shield!
Zombie cores can also be used as an energy source to power ships; however, this is too extravagant, and many ships do not carry this system.
Luo Yu also wanted the crystal cannon; a warship without cannons just didn't feel right to him. As for the crystal shield, it was a technology that utilized crystal cores, converting the energy within the crystal core into an energy shield that enveloped the ship to defend against certain attacks.
The Abyss Trial has no requirements regarding what kind of ship the participants travel on; even if it carries dozens of crystal cannons, no one will care.
Of course, a ship can only have crystal cannons, but it cannot carry the crystal cores that power them.
To use cannons, the trial participants must hunt at sea themselves to obtain crystal cores.
There are no restrictions on whether the hunters use the hunted crystal cores to exchange for points or to power up the crystal cannon.
"Alright..." Upon hearing this, Shui Wuyue nodded. Just setting up these three systems would cost a considerable sum.
"The ship's material... should ideally be suitable for 'flying,' not only to be a ghost ship at sea, but also a 'sky ghost ship,' capable of flying above the clouds."
Shui Wuyue had guessed this need.
Luo Yu possesses exceptional talent in controlling his soul power; upon first encountering the ghost ship, he mastered the "Sky Ship Technique" on his own.
Besides, although Luo Yu's contracted ghost pet is Honey Water Bee, even if the Honey Water Bee is weak, it can still fly. With Luo Yu's training, it might even become the power core of the Sky Ghost Ship.
Having a flying ship would certainly make things much safer.
"It would be best to have an 'observatory' with a light-gathering stone embedded in it," Yu Wan whispered from the side. "What are you messing around for? This is a warship built for Luo Yu to participate in the Abyss Trial, not for you to use for divination," Shui Wuyue said.
Yu Wan said, "Can't we open it after the Abyss Trial ends?"
"I can be Luo Yu's navigator then. Having an observatory will be very helpful for navigation."
"There's no rush..." Luo Yu said, "This ship is for participating in the Abyss Trial. We'll definitely need to build new ships with better materials later... and bigger ships can be built then."
Once the Space Vortex Tree matures, we'll definitely need to use even more premium materials. Right now, with the Star Gazing Platform built, and Yu Wan unable to go to the Sea of Trials to be his leader, it's completely unnecessary.
"Okay..." Yu Wan leaned back on the sofa, becoming completely relaxed.
After discussing the exclusive warship for some time, Luo Yu finally took out a wooden box and placed it in front of Shui Wuyue.
"Well?"
Watching Luo Yu open the gift box, revealing a cucumber inside, Shui Wuyue looked puzzled.
"What's this?"
"So, the ship's shape should ideally resemble a cucumber? The Cucumber? I think 'Bumblebee' would be a better name."
"Tencent's account will work too?" "Of course not." Luo Yu said, "This is Beauty Cucumber. After eating it, it can have a similar effect to skincare products, but the effect will be more amazing. It can make living beings more beautiful, not just humans, but also mutated beasts."
"It's the latest research product from the institute. I was wondering if you'd like some. I think it could also be a gift for that shipwright."
Beauty Cucumber?
"Is this the skincare product you mentioned you've been researching lately?"
Yu Wan looked closer and exclaimed, "What? It's a cucumber!" She had thought it was some kind of beauty needle made with bee venom.
"Want to try it?" Luo Yu took out a cucumber and handed it to Yu Wan, saying, "It works very well."
"You really want me to try?" Yu Wan pouted.
Yu Wan doesn't think she's old at nearly thirty. Although working makes you age faster, she did feel much older during her time as a secretary at the Beast Management Bureau. Even with all the skincare products she used, she couldn't escape the negative effects of her job.
However, after a few months at Luo Yu Research Institute, I've completely adjusted!
"Let her try, will that even work? We should have chosen someone with an average appearance," Shui Wuyue chimed in from the side.
Shui Wuyue glanced at Yu Wan. Even without beauty products or makeup, his niece was already a naturally beautiful woman. Shouldn't these beauty products be tested on people with average looks to truly appreciate their effects?
"In the research institute, among those with ordinary appearances... aren't there you, Senior Shui Wuyue, and Chen Bo?" Luo Yu looked at Yu Wan. Her skin was indeed smooth and delicate, her face flawless, with clean, well-defined features—a very refined and attractive face, exuding a mysterious and capable aura. Luo Yu turned to Shui Wuyue and asked, "So, Senior, would you like to try, or call Chen Bo?"
Shui Wuyue: "..."
Just then, two guests arrived outside the research institute.
Luo Yu and his group are setting off for Dragon Boat Island tomorrow, and the island lord and guardian deity have naturally received the news.
This time, due to the distance, the guardian deity Mirror Moon Giant Crocodile, was too lazy to follow along, as it still had to protect the island. However, it was worried about leaving the Shui Wuyue, Mizuki, alone with Luo Yu, so it planned to have its messenger, the Bai Ya Island Lord, escort him as well.
"Have the Bai Ya Island Master escort me there too? Is such a big fuss really necessary? The Island Master's mother must be quite busy." Luo Yu smiled wryly...
"Why can't I use it?" said the Mirror Moon Giant Crocodile. "Just that King Level Beast Taming Tamer at the port is no match for Shui Wuyue. What if he gets malicious intent on the way and kidnaps you to the Azure Billows Continent?"
"I..." Shui Wuyue was powerless to refute; he was indeed no match for Shi Qianqian's mother.
"Hehe, it's alright. It's rare to be able to leave the island, and besides, with this old woman here, maybe you can share in my luck!" Bai Ya laughed.
She was indeed lucky. During her early voyages, she encountered the Sea of Contracts, which added a Contract Slot to her account. She was the only Beast Taming on Mirror Moon Island to have encountered the Contract Sea.
"That's right, cucumbers!" Suddenly, Shui Wuyue remembered something.
Looking at the old woman before him, he thought that it would be good to use the island's owner Bai Ya, as a guinea pig. Although Bai Ya was once a beauty in Jingyue, she was now old after all.
The beauty products on her face might perfectly showcase their effects.
What cucumber?
Soon, Bai Ya learned what had happened from Luo Yu and the others.
The old woman smiled and said, "I'm so old, why would I need beauty treatments..."
However, despite Yu Wan's repeated recommendations, she picked it up and tried it. After taking a couple of bites, she didn't feel anything special.
But a moment later...
Island owner Bai Ya suddenly felt her skin was sticky, especially her face, as if she hadn't washed it for days, and a lot of dirt had been expelled.
"What's going on?!"
She stretched out her hand, and a few white scales appeared on the back of her hand. Azure water condensed in her palm, and she immediately used the power of her pet beast to wash her face. After she washed the mud off her face, Shui Wuyue and Yu Wan, who were standing next to her, opened their mouths wide, forming a "" shape.
Holy crap...
What they saw... Island Master Bai Ya... Her originally aged appearance was completely concealed, her skin was much smoother and firmer, her wrinkles had disappeared, and her eyebrows and eyes had regained their beauty. Although traces Accumulation the years still remained deep in her eyes, it was as if... she had a new head, and had become a radiant beauty all over again!
"How is this possible?!" Shui Wuyue exclaimed in surprise. This thing is so effective? He was kneeling before Luo Yu. If Xiao Wan's Xiao Wan aunt could also regain her youth like this, and he could still win her over, he would be happy to never go to sea again and stay at home to serve his wife and children.