That evening.
When Shui Wuyue returned, she saw a Dripping Rain Butterfly dancing a courtship dance on the boat in a daze. Looking bewildered, she asked Luo Yu, "What's wrong with this Dripping Rain Butterfly? How did it get on the boat?"
"Did you take drugs?"
Luo Yu said, "I caught it."
"Why are you catching this thing?" Shui Wuyue asked, puzzled. A teenage boy like him has needs; he should go to a bar to watch animal-eared girls dance. What's the point of staring at Dripping Rain Butterfly dancing here?
"I saw a listing at the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce for a special Dripping Rain Butterfly, and I'm training it," Luo Yu said.
Shui Wuyue. "Damn it, you're about to be a supplier for the Monarch Species's Seeds, and you're still doing this kind of small business? Don't you have any ambition?!"
"Fine, you're free anyway, do whatever you want." Shui Wuyue shook her head. Although Luo Yu was about to undergo a strength assessment, there wasn't enough time in the next day or two to improve his strength.
"I'll go do the accounting. We'll sign the contract tomorrow. The deal for the Blood Coagulation Algae has already been agreed upon with the Chamber of Commerce deacon."
"That went quite smoothly." Luo Yu nodded and said, "But don't rush to sign the contract. I remember, once you become a VIP of the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce, there are discounts on some items purchased at the store, right? Is Blood Coagulation Algae included?"
"This—" Shui Wuyue paused, then said, "I don't know, and besides, where do we go to become a VIP of the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce? Who? You? Me? Do you think we're worthy?"
Even if Luo Yu were to be paired with one, it would have to wait until more Water Devil Beast were born.
"One of the rewards for that acquisition of the special Dripping Rain Butterfly is automatic VIP status in the Chamber of Commerce. Otherwise, what would I be doing all this for?" Luo Yu said with a smile.
Shui Wuyue:???
Shui Wuyue's first reaction was that the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce had gone mad. Could someone really become a member of the guild with just a broken butterfly?
Just as he was about to ask what was going on, the Dripping Rain Butterfly, which had been mating in its spring dream, had completely absorbed the Bee Empress's enhancement power. With a sudden whoosh, it flapped its wings and sent out countless sparks, dancing like fireworks.
Low-level fire-based ability, Mars, awakened!
At this moment, seeing that the Dripping Rain Butterfly had awakened a fire-type ability, Shui Wuyue fell into deep thought.
"What... what's going on?"
Luo Yu said, "What the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce wants is a Dripping Rain Butterfly that has awakened a fire-type ability."
"No wonder—" Shui Wuyue understood; it was indeed a very rare Dripping Rain Butterfly, but the problem was—
"You nurtured it in just one afternoon?!" he exclaimed in shock. This was about giving aquatic biology fire-type abilities! Opposite attributes!
Luo Yu laughed, "Didn't I say that the Honey Water Bee I obtained in the Sea of Ghosts is somewhat special and can command other insectoids?"
"Besides that, the Command can also enhance the insects to some extent, such as developing their talent potential. I'm not stupid, I must have contracted that Honey Water Bee because it was so powerful—by the way, I was able to research the evolution of ordinary Honey Water Bee thanks to it."
Shui Wuyue fell silent. A normal person encountering the Sea of Ghosts would undoubtedly prioritize choosing the one with the highest combat potential. Luo Yu initially didn't quite understand why he chose a Honey Water Bee, but now he did.
Luo Yu is clearly not a normal person; what he values more is the "economic value" and "scientific research value" brought by the Honey Water Bee Ghost. Is this the thinking behind biologists when choosing pets?
The next day.
Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce Building.
Luo Yu arrived at the VIP reception room. Today, a different receptionist was on duty. After entering, Luo Yu pointed directly to the still-standing purchase sign and said, "I have goods."
Receptionist:?
She glanced at the purchase sign and verified, "This guest, are you saying you have Dripping Rain Butterfly that has awakened fire-type abilities?"
"That's right."
Brush!
The receptionist stood up, poured Luo Yu a cup of tea, and said warmly, "Please wait a moment, I'll go find our steward."
Luo Yu nodded, indicating that the other person should go.
Not long after, a young man in a suit hurriedly followed the other party into the reception room and looked at Luo Yu, who was drinking tea inside. Luo Yu was still dressed in his classic battle attire, with an orca suit and a research lab coat, signifying his determination to contract with the orca.
"A researcher, huh?" the chamber of commerce deacon thought to himself, noticing Luo Yu's attire.
He stepped forward and introduced himself, "Greetings, sir. I am Qian Lai, a steward of the Future Town branch of the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce."
Luo Yu looked at him:?
Isn't your name a bit too direct and blatant? What kind of parents would give their child such a tacky name? Are you two business people?
"Hello, biologist, Luo Yu." Luo Yu extended his hand.
After shaking hands, he didn't waste any words, but took out a transparent container he always carried with him, inside which was a Dripping Rain Butterfly.
He immediately opened the box, and the Dripping Rain Butterfly flew out. Luo Yu made a "flick on the head" gesture, which startled the Dripping Rain Butterfly so much that it immediately flapped its wings, and sparks flew everywhere.
Fire-type superpower!
Upon seeing this, Qian Lai's eyes lit up with joy. It really was Dripping Rain Butterfly who had mastered fire-type abilities!
"I wonder how much you plan to sell it for—"
"Just go with the price listed on the purchase notice, and while you're at it, register me as a member of the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce."
"No problem!" Qian Lai was overjoyed. The Dripping Rain Butterfly, who had awakened fire-type abilities, was in high demand by a big shot in the Chamber of Commerce, and he was in a hurry. If there was plenty of time, that would be fine, but now, Luo Yu's appearance had undoubtedly solved his immediate problem.
He gave a signal to the receptionist to prepare the money, and then proceeded to greet Luo Yu: "Are you a student at Canglan Ocean University?"
He saw that Luo Yu was very young and assumed that he was a top student from the cultivation or research department of Azure Billows University.
Luo Yu shook her head. "I'm not, but my parents used to be."
"I see." Qian Lai suddenly realized, and began to fill in the blanks about Luo Yu's identity.
That's right, only a family like that could raise Dripping Rain Butterfly with fire-type abilities so quickly!
"After completing this transaction, you will be a VIP member of the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce. I am your dedicated customer service representative, Xiao Qian. However, normally we communicate with members using Communication Conch. I wonder if you—"
"I have Communication Conch," Luo Yu said.
"Then there's no problem." Deacon Qian Lai smiled, increasingly sensing that Luo Yu's identity was extraordinary. At such a young age, he had even prepared Communication Conch; his parents must be quite remarkable.
"By the way, if I have a VIP membership to the Chamber of Commerce, is there a discount on buying ' Blood Coagulation Algae '?" Luo Yu asked.
Qian Lai said, "You want to buy Blood Coagulation Algae? Well—yesterday a King Level Beast Taming Tamer pre-ordered most of the Blood Coagulation Algae, and there might not be much left. We'll need to get it from elsewhere, which may take some time."
"He and I are together," Luo Yu said.
Qian Lai:?
Together?
If he remembered correctly, that King Level Beast Taming Tamer came from the small rural Mirror Moon Island. Was the young biologist before him also from Mirror Moon Island?
this----
Both parents were students at Azure Billows University and were even equipped with Communication Conch, yet they came from a small rural island—what's going on?
Logically speaking, shouldn't such a high-achieving student stay and live on the Azure Billows Continent?
"There's a discount." Qian Lai quickly made the decision, offering the maximum discount within his authority.
"Thank you." Luo Yu chuckled. Every little bit of money saved was a good thing. He could use the saved public funds to get a massage later. He spotted a blind massage parlor on the way.
Next, Luo Yu obtained Qian Lai's contact information. He could place orders with him for any future needs, and the Seven Stars Merchant Fleet would provide remote delivery services.
"By the way, take a look at this. This is the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce's procurement list for this quarter. If you have any of the resources listed above, the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce is willing to pay a high price to acquire them."
Qian Lai handed over a purchase order, which Luo Yu took and glanced at briefly. It contained mostly rare materials—like the blood of an electric dragon and the shell of a dark lobster.
Um?
When Luo Yu saw a particular requirement, he was slightly taken aback.
Article 11. Senior Level resources that can enhance Rock Element control—requirements—must be at least of higher quality than the Rock Goat from Thousand Rock Island.
"This—" Luo Yu pointed and said, "Rock-type resources, I have some."
"Do you have?"
"Even better than the Rock Goat of Thousand Rock Island?" Qian Lai's eyes lit up again.
"Yes." Luo Yu nodded.
"What's the quantity?"
"The quantity is currently limited, but we can provide it consistently and multiple times. If needed, the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce can send someone to Mirror Moon Island to investigate, and I will prepare the resources."
"!!!" Qian Lai took a deep breath and said, "Really? Then let's get in touch again."
If there really are better rock-type resources than the Rock Goat from Thousand Rock Island, then we can reduce the number of orders from Thousand Rock Island — Qian Lai thought to himself. That steward named Shi Ning from the Thousand Rock Island Glazed Glass Chamber of Commerce is really heartless; Qian Lai has long since stopped wanting to trade with her.
Next, Luo Yu and Shui Wuyue successfully purchased the Blood Coagulation Algae. The merchant guild steward treated Luo Yu even more politely than Shui Wuyue throughout the process, especially regarding the money.
In Deacon Lai's eyes, Shui Wuyue was probably just a bodyguard accompanying the Crown Prince on his trip, while the key figure was definitely Luo Yu.
"Sigh----" With the transaction complete, Shui Wuyue felt he had aged considerably. He, the mighty "Furious Blue Mad Shark Shui Wuyue," felt like a mere foil beside a Junior Level Beast Taming Master —though, even on Mirror Moon Island, Luo Yu's official rank was higher than his.
at the same time.
Abyss Trial Association.
The staff member in charge of matchmaking found Luo Yu's registration information and was about to match him with a suitable opponent.
"Forehead----"
But after seeing the information, he got stuck, unsure how to match his first opponent.
Having two Contract Slot at this age is undoubtedly the mark of a super genius, but the problem is, why are both of them of Low-Rank Species Contract Slot?!
Two Low-Rank Species, combined, are at most equal to one Mid-Rank Species, right?
The problem is, almost everyone who signs up for the Abyss Trial is of the High-Rank Superior Species, with a small portion being of the Monarch Species; even the Mid-Rank Species are hard to find!
Where can you find someone weaker than him? Even those who are evenly matched are hard to find.
Looking at the power rankings, it's supposedly invincible below even the king—bah!
What a powerful title, "Invincible under the King"—so be it!
"Finally found one."
Soon, the staff member found another contract with Low-Rank Species in the existing registration form.
Of all the applicants during this period, only she and Luo Yu were of the Low-Rank Species.
Shi Qianqian, a native of the Azure Billows Continent, 16 years old, Junior Level Beast Taming Master, her pet beast Seedling Turtle, Low-Rank Ordinary Species, level 13, Grass-type and Time-type.
This person assesses his own strength as follows: below the level of a monarch, he can hold his own against anyone.