Is the person you sculpt as cute as me?

Bragging – This is common and no big deal.

But people often keep lying to cover up their lies, and very few people will admit to lying so frankly.

Unfortunately, Yu Man didn't have time to delve into it.

Many auras approached.

Everyone stood up, including Yu Man.

Obviously, serious conversations should not take place in this kind of place.

The Rust Remover opened the door to the underground workshop, which was a perfect place for the craftsmen's meeting.

……

Forge, furnace, scrap pile.

The vast, solemn underground.

A table made by an unknown person, with ten craftsmen sitting opposite it.

Yu Man faced them alone.

Little Deer had nothing to talk about, so he took the initiative to stand behind her like a servant, and took Little Ice with him. The little guy was as clever as ever, showing a little bit of winter spirit to support his big brother.

Yu Man was the first to speak.

"We're not in conflict. The issue is simple. I'll provide the money and supplies, and in doing so, I'll destroy the branch of the Ghost World Chamber of Commerce, freeing up the market in this southern sea area—and then give it to you."

"What's the price?"

"Twenty percent of your profits, on a regular basis. I will then have the authority to place orders first and ask the craftsmen to work. Of course, I will pay them generously. I will have my connections maintain the safety of this sea area and ensure that the losses along the route are acceptable."

"Are you going to manage the new Chamber of Commerce?"

"Normally, I'll leave it all to you. Only when the situation starts to go against me will I try to resolve it. It's that simple. You're guaranteed to make a profit, I'll also make a stable profit, and it will save me a lot of trouble at the same time. Let's discuss it."

But unexpectedly, noisy discussions did not occur.

Everyone's eyes were focused on "Remember the Past".

This old jeweler is undoubtedly the backbone they rely on the most.

He didn't bow down under the gaze.

"For us, this is undoubtedly a blessing from heaven, an incredible blessing. But the prerequisite is that you can deal with the 'Ghost World Chamber of Commerce'... Their power is not limited to this sea area, but has branches throughout the world. They even have a tenth-rank president stationed at their headquarters."

His tone was filled with worry, yet also contained a lot of anticipation.

Yu Man nodded, these doubts were all natural.

"It doesn't matter. I've already dealt with that Rat Man branch chief, so I just need to deal with a few more."

Suddenly, a commotion came from the mouths of these ten craftsmen.

One person couldn't help but ask, "Are you saying that you killed 'Sky Father' Froberg... the 'Pricer'?"

"Want to see that ice spear?"

"—No, we believe you can do it." Remember the Past waved his hand, calming the commotion. "But until you resolve the branch and vacate this sea area, we won't support you publicly. We'll only sponsor you privately, as needed."

"That's enough." If Yu Man didn't succeed, their reputation wouldn't be damaged.

For these craftsmen, the key is to maintain good relationships with all parties.

If the "Youthful World Chamber of Commerce" makes a comeback and defeats Yu Man and the stranger, they will still have to do business with the "Youthful World Chamber of Commerce", and of course it is impossible for them to break up with them in advance.

Yu Man rapped his knuckles on the table. "Paying me a sponsorship payment is considered as agreeing to negotiate. It's also like buying a seat in the new Chamber of Commerce from me."

The scene became silent.

But it only lasted for a second.

He has the living Ice Prison Dragon to prove his strength, and his own "Rust Remover" to guarantee it.

Moreover, can you bet on both sides while preserving your reputation?

This kind of good thing is enough for them to pay for sponsorship.

"Remember the Past" is the first one.

When he came, he had already prepared the sponsorship fee: “Then, this ring will be entrusted to the New Chamber of Commerce to see what kind of seat it deserves.”

It was an extremely plain box, but it landed heavily on the table.

Then - open.

The intense heat even overwhelmed the Ice Prison Dragon's territory.

Its shining brilliance even instantly made the Rust Remover's fatigue of four days and four nights disappear.

Everyone stared at the ring.

"Remember the Past" calmly introduced: "I was fortunate enough to obtain a fragment of the scale of the "Melting Dragon", which was shed by it. It took me a long time to forge this ring with great effort. It is not very bright and beautiful, but it is very warm - it sends its greetings to you."

Yu Man didn't miss the last sentence.

Under the crazy gaze of the crowd, she picked up the ring.

When will winter come again?

"A soul immersed in fire looks forward to winter the most.

What kind of cry is needed to answer the distant knock at the door?

"Which level?" Xiaolu couldn't help asking.

"It has no class, and this thing doesn't even have any skills." Yu Man laughed.

It can provide the same magical reserves as a tenth-level ring, which is very powerful... but it is only a semi-finished product.

No, it’s not even a semi-finished product, it’s just a rough draft.

Yu Man knew very well how to make it perfect - he had to find the owner of this scale.

But she had so many things to do, and she had no intention of crossing the ocean to visit that distant and ancient volcano. But if the creature in the volcano came to her on its own initiative? She could meet him reluctantly.

"Is there anyone else who wants to sponsor us?" She put away her nostalgia, focused on the small profits now, and continued to solicit bribes from the craftsmen.

180 Preparation and Inventory

Five days passed.

But it was mixed with many influences, washing over the entire old world... and the real world.

Things may be murky underwater or hot in the open.

They have embedded these five days in such a complicated way that everyone living in the world seems to be vaguely breathless.

This feeling is even stronger for the entire southern sea area, which is now very popular.

The biggest headline—naturally—was the dungeon issue of the "Ghost World Chamber of Commerce" branch.

Numerous foreigners learned about the significance of this epic dungeon through forums, in-game connections, guilds, and various small groups. Players didn't value their lives, so they all wanted to join in the fun, even if they died in it, they still felt they had participated.

But there are also a large number of players who seriously want to conquer it, so preparation becomes the key content.

In preparation for war, a large number of newly built ships, carrying foreigners, locals and various supplies, traveled back and forth all over the world.

But there is one place that no ship can avoid.

Shimla Bakken, the sanctuary of craftsmen.

Unlike other incomplete main cities, Shimlabakken has extremely complete workshops.

From forging to leather making, from brewing to weaving...all the necessary workshops are available on this island, and they are all at least fifth-level workshop buildings.

Not only that, the local trading market in Shimla Bakken also has a much richer variety and lower prices than other places.

Even taking into account the handling fees, various taxes that need to be paid, and the risk of goods being intercepted during the voyage, merchants and craftsmen will still choose to take the time to travel to Himlabakken to purchase or manufacture goods in the Holy Land, as the profits are much higher.

Moreover, it is not far from Sanlai, the location of the "Ghost World Chamber of Commerce" copy.

Shimlabakken has undoubtedly become the base camp for conquering this dungeon.

The influx of powerful players, including merchants and artisans, further ensured the safety of nearby shipping routes. After all, if someone openly committed misdeeds in a busy sea area, other players would have an excuse to practice their skills, and no one wanted to be surrounded and attacked.

Today, the elite hundred-man force that had been making a lot of noise on the forum finally recruited the last healer and came to Shimlabakken to prepare for battle.

They are indeed elite.

Everyone possessed a soul weapon, high specialization, and extensive dungeon and PvP experience. Furthermore, each person possessed a full set of tier-6 equipment. They were also required to prepare additional equipment in case they were returned to the battlefield after death.

They call themselves the "First Kill Group" and gather from all over the world.

Although they haven't achieved any achievements yet, they already call themselves the "first kill team".

Coupled with their previous public rejection of the legendary player Eel, they have attracted a lot of criticism.

This is an open matter.

In secret – there is more talk among the locals.

According to leaked news, legendary craftsmen from all over the country suddenly came out of seclusion and went to a certain place to hold a mysterious meeting. After returning, everyone was extremely excited, as if some big plan was brewing underwater.

But this news did not reach the players.

Even if there is, players have no time to think about it.

After all, there is another major event that is invading the players' minds.

The world's hundreds of major city-islands are finally connected by navigation.

Legend has it that a traveler wielding an eighth-tier longsword rode a dragon across the vast world, leaving his footprints in every trading post. If the legend is true, then it was this traveler who personally connected the world.

But the vast majority of players don't intend to find out who got the rainbow achievement. There are already enough legends in this world.

They only care about two things.

First, the arena function has changed from being limited to the main city island to being connected to the whole world.

By queuing for the arena, you can compete with players from all over the world instead of always practicing with local familiar faces. The rewards will also increase accordingly, and pure arena players can also obtain specialization points.

The second thing is that the preliminary competition called "Kaifa Cup" will be held online.

The total prize money is US$2 million before tax. It is a small competition with limited registration time and an extremely tight schedule.

This was a trial tournament, allowing players to familiarize themselves with the schedule and mechanics, and for the two main organizers to familiarize themselves with the key points of the event. It's both important and unimportant, as it's garnering significant attention.

Regardless of whether players are confident or not, almost all of them are looking for a team and want to sign up for some fun.

In a nutshell, the Old World is now bustling with activity.

But—Yu Man didn’t listen to the noise.

Under the quiet moon, on the top floor of the Mage Tower—

Yu Man was quietly flipping through books, learning the last bit of grammar in Old World Language that he had not yet mastered.

“Death tense, a first-person experience described in the second person… used to describe a fourth context besides the present, past, and future…”

This book, which I got a long time ago and records the story of a princess from a fallen country, does have an example of the use of this grammar.

It was the princess, after experiencing countless failures, who frantically questioned herself from the perspective of the country, why she had failed to save it. At the same time, as the final witness, she wrote the final chapter of "National History", announcing the end of the story.

And all this is encapsulated in a single phrase using that grammar.

"If I were to translate it into the common language, I wouldn't be able to translate it no matter what... But I do understand and master it... Well, I can almost say I've learned the Old World language."

"Then it's my turn to learn next, Mr. Eel?"

Sitting under the moon is not only Yu Man, but also the traveler who connects the world.

Yu Man's brows slowly relaxed, he closed the book, and handed it to Xiaolu.

"I'm not sure what use this would be for you... After all, you swordsmen don't need complicated spells, and your travelers don't need to explore the mysteries of magic. But if you're interested, go ahead and learn it. I'll teach you."

"Eel, can this language be used in reality?" the deer asked.

Yu Man nodded. "Sure, you'll remember it if you use it more often. It's the same as other languages."

A sense of longing gradually flickered in Xiaolu's eyes. "That is to say, we can communicate in this language in real life, and only you and I know its meaning."