Fang Yu was breathing heavily, his heart pounding with emotion, unable to calm down for a long time.
After all, it was his first time shooting, his first time experiencing such danger.
A few days ago, he was just a wage slave on Blue Star, and a few days later, he would be involved in a sea gunfight.
Once the adrenaline gradually faded, Fang Yu's heart slowly began to feel fear.
His limbs felt weak, and his heart trembled uncontrollably.
He had killed someone...
He had just killed someone...
Although in the Ocean Court, it was considered self-defense, and he wouldn't be in trouble.
But, in the end, he had killed someone.
It's the first time taking a life, no one can face it calmly. It might take Fang Yu a few days to gradually process the psychological impact of today.
Despite this, Fang Yu still forced himself to pull it together and pretend as if nothing had happened.
At least he couldn't let the two shipwrecked victims who just boarded see his helplessness.
He forced himself to calm down, using as steady a gaze as possible, looking at the two people in front of him.
Just now, Du Ran had already checked; the two of them were unarmed. Fang Yu returned the pistol to Ma and walked up to the two of them.
"What happened to you two? Why did the crew betray you?"
Fang Yu whispered, glancing over the two of them.
A few voices quietly echoed in his mind:
"Killed the mutineers, Captain gains 20 experience points, crew gains 10 experience points."
"Completed sailing action [Rescue], Captain gains 40 experience points, crew gains 30 experience points, each person receives 50 Copper Coins."
"Congratulations, Captain, level up to Level 3, attributes enhanced, gained 1 Lord Point."
Rescue, killing mutineers, both brought experience points, and this experience also helped Fang Yu level up to Level 3.
However, Fang Yu didn't have time to care about the changes in the panel; he was looking at the two people in front of him, trying to extract some value from them.
"Thank you, Captain, for the rescue. Let me introduce myself, my name is Lu Kun, and this is my...niece!"
The middle-aged man stepped forward two steps, shielding the young woman beside him, gratefully smiling at Fang Yu.
"Speaking of which, it's because there was a gem of immense value on this voyage, intended to be sent to Ningtong Port, but unexpectedly the first mate found out and colluded with several crew members to start a mutiny."
Lu Kun's face showed a wry smile: "Fortunately, there were some loyal crew members on board who risked their lives to get us out, otherwise my nie...niece and I would have died on the ship."
"Sigh, even so, the gem was lost..."
Lu Kun sighed, somewhat helpless.
Fang Yu looked at the two, his gaze subtly falling on the young woman behind them, his heart stirring.
This Lu Kun...has a total merchant's air.
Very cunning, very sly, speaking half-truths, not to be fully trusted.
At the very least... the young woman behind him should not be his niece.
But Lu Kun was very cautious, also very wary of Fang Yu, not giving him any opportunity to speak with the young woman.
Alright.
No rush, take it slow!
Fang Yu felt that he seemed to have identified the key figure among the two.
He looked at Lu Kun with a faint smile, already having a plan in mind.
When Fang Yu looked at him like this, Lu Kun was extremely vigilant, cautiously shuffling his feet.
This captain...although always smiling, the occasional flash of brilliance in his eyes made Lu Kun wary.
With Lu Kun's years of business experience, people who usually showed such eyes were not simple.
It was hard to guess what this captain was thinking.
Thinking of this, Lu Kun couldn't help but cough lightly and make a request: "Captain, could you send us to Qiyun Port, I need to explain the situation about the lost gem to the owner."
"Rest assured, I will also prepare a generous gift for the captain to thank him for his rescue."
Hearing the words "generous gift," the three crew members couldn't help but show joy on their faces.
A generous gift implies a one-time task settlement.
Not only can they get money, but also experience, and with Ma's leadership talent, it can even earn more money.
In this light, choosing to rescue the two was a highly profitable affair!
However, Fang Yu was not very satisfied with Lu Kun's promise.
The purpose of this operation for Fang Yu was to expand his connections, not for monetary return.
Money, experience, although important, can be obtained by transporting goods and completing tasks.
But connections with the indigenous people of this world cannot be obtained simply by completing tasks.
The long-term benefits definitely outweigh the most basic experience and Gold Coin rewards.
Fang Yu's gaze subtly fell on the elegantly dressed young woman behind, filled with regal air, his heart stirring slightly.
This might just be like a hidden task in a game.
Rescuing the two counts as completing the first ring, unlocking the basic task reward.
But if he wants to go further and get better rewards, he needs to dig out the hidden tasks from the two.
Fang Yu smiled and politely nodded at the young lady.
You...what kind of secrets do you hold?
Then Fang Yu turned his gaze to Lu Kun and smiled, "I'm not interested in money, Mr. Lu Kun, don't worry. I'm just a kind-hearted person, doing good deeds without expecting anything in return. Sending you two back to Qiyun Port is no problem."
As soon as Fang Yu finished speaking, Du Ran and the other three showed strange expressions on their faces.
What the heck, kind-hearted? Doing good deeds with no expectations?
Trying to trick me, huh!
But...
Did the captain say this with some deep meaning?
Does he have some special intention?
However...
The three of them knew their captain well.
This captain...
Greedy for profit and driven by lust, doesn't look like a good person...
If there were no benefits, the captain wouldn't act.
He said he's not interested in money, perhaps he wants to take everything instead...
Sure enough, in the next moment, the three of them heard Fang Yu speak with a smile: "Just, before going to Qiyun Port, the freighter needs to head towards Yuanyun Island for a bit, Mr. Lu Kun shouldn't mind, right?"
Lu Kun quickly replied: "I don't mind, I don't mind, the fact that the captain is willing to send us back is already a great favor!"
Fang Yu nodded with a smile, and directly ordered the Salted Fish to change course, heading toward Yuanyun Island.
The three crew members stood quietly by the side, watching Fang Yu's operation.
Yuanyun Island?
Detour?
Alright, no big deal, they even somewhat anticipated seeing what intriguing maneuver their captain might pull off.
As long as they're with Fang Yu, they surely wouldn't suffer a loss.
At this moment, the three crew members suddenly realized something.
Wait...
How, while doing this, did they suddenly turn into...
The shape of Fang Yu?!