"Ahead is Nanyu Island!"
Early the next morning, Fang Yu stood at the bow, looking into the distance with a cheerful smile, feeling elated.
It was as if the stern captain from last night was merely an illusion in everyone's eyes.
As the Salted Fish gradually approached the shore, Fang Yu could see a simply dressed man standing at the dock, waving at them from afar.
"Is it Mr. Tang Xian? I am the captain of the ship, Fang Yu!"
Eagerly, Fang Yu walked off the ship and shook hands with the middle-aged man, smiling.
"That's right, thank you everyone for your hard work. Just unload the cargo into that warehouse over there, and then I've prepared a lunch for everyone. We can chat while we eat!"
"Alright!"
Fang Yu directed Du Ran and the others to transport all the pig feed and living supplies from the ship to the island's warehouse.
While everyone was unloading, Tang Xian handed 10 Silver Coins and 1040 Copper Coins to Fang Yu, smiling:
"As usual, the price per ton for the collaboration order is 8 Copper Coins within 1,000 sea miles. Here, this is the payment!"
Upon hearing Tang Xian's words, Fang Yu's eyes lit up, and he quickly took the money handed over by Tang Xian, delightedly saying, "Thank you, Mr. Tang!"
Tang Xian chuckled, appearing very sincere and kind: "Brother Fang Yu, we should collaborate more in the future, no need for thanks!"
Fang Yu nodded repeatedly, feeling a good impression of Tang Xian.
Then, in Fang Yu's mind, the cold voice from the panel sounded:
"Completed collaboration order delivery mission, team experience +200, received 10 Silver Coins, 1040 Copper Coins."
"Triggered leadership skills; the captain receives 200 Copper Coins, the crew receives 100 Copper Coins."
Fang Yu's heart raced with excitement and joy.
Collaboration order!
That's the charm of a collaboration order!
The previous specific cargo order awarded 80 experience points, and the rate was 3 Copper Coins per ton.
Now, with the collaboration order, the reward for one delivery reached 200 experience points, and the money reached 8 Copper Coins per ton.
A profitable haul!
In this world's currency system, 1 Gold Coin equals 1000 Silver Coins, and 1 Silver Coin equals 1000 Copper Coins.
1380 tons of goods convert to a total of 11040 Copper Coins.
However, there's a customary practice in this world when using currency.
When the amount of Copper Coins exceeds ten thousand, it's converted into 10 Silver Coins for payment, with the remaining 1040 still in Copper Coins.
The same goes for twenty thousand, it's paid with 20 Silver Coins, and the remainder in Copper Coins.
It's somewhat similar to a rounding-off practice in Hua Country, in a certain sense.
At this moment, looking at the rewards on the panel, Fang Yu didn't hesitate and quietly rolled the Dice.
The Dice rolled and finally landed on a face:
3!
Fortunately, as long as it's not 1, Fang Yu would be satisfied.
With the change of the Dice, this time the reward instantly turned into: 600 experience points + 33120 Copper Coins.
Fang Yu's heart skipped a beat, 600 experience points, along with 100 points from the sea voyage, meant Fang Yu was only 100 experience points away from reaching level 5.
And with over thirty thousand Copper Coins, Fang Yu could think about and plan for ship modifications.
In the early stages, when the captain's individual energy level and the level of the sea ship haven't been upgraded.
Transforming with guns and cannons is the only way to bring transformative changes to a sea ship.
One shot, and everything turns to dust.
The power is incomparable to that of a small handgun.
Plus, with Luo Kuan's firearm talent overlay, once modified, placing this guy behind the cannon will further elevate the firepower.
However...
Nanyu Island isn't very large; it's mainly contracted by major meat merchants for livestock farming. There aren't any ship modification shops, so to modify the ship, it must wait until the Salted Fish returns to Qiyun Port.
As for now...
Fang Yu called all the crew to him, giving each 300 Copper Coins as project bonuses.
After some thought, Fang Yu also gave each of the three new crew members an additional 50 Copper Coins.
"There are basic model handguns for sale in the island's general store."
"A handgun costs 300 Copper Coins, and with ammo, I've given you 50 more Copper Coins."
"Use these 350 Copper Coins wisely, directly buy guns, and prepare for the mission."
Fang Yu instructed.
Although on the sea ship, he was very strict, upon careful thought, it's unrealistic to have a couple of 2nd level newbies fight alligators barehanded.
Moreover, Luo Kuan's awakened firearm talent made the handgun in his hand significantly more powerful, potentially making this guy stronger than even Du Ran and the others.
"No problem, Captain!"
The trio was very happy.
After landing, first Ma's leadership skill triggered, giving each crew member an extra 100 Copper Coins—something that poor Luo Kuan would earn in a month.
Now, with the captain being so generous and directly giving out a project bonus of 350 Copper Coins.
And most importantly...
With the mission complete, the reward was 200 experience points, plus 100 experience points from the journey, directly allowing the three...
To level up from level 1 to level 3! (1—2 requires 100 experience points, 2—3 requires 200 experience points)
Leveled up two levels, like riding a rocket.
It's practically like having a cheat!
If they get handguns too, their combat power will make a qualitative leap in a short time.
A feeling of being stunned by happiness overwhelmed them.
The trio felt more at ease, and their once covert resentment towards Fang Yu turned into open admiration.
It turns out their captain is harsh but kind-hearted!
Outwardly, it's either participate or get off my ship.
Behind the scenes... there's bonus money and guns...
As long as the money is right, there are no disloyal employees in this world.
With that, the three new crew members completely dispelled their concerns and any complaints about Fang Yu, eagerly teaming up to go to the island's general store to buy guns.
Watching their eager departing figures, Fang Yu nodded, then sat down at the dining table, joining the meat merchant Tang Xian for a meal.
During the meal, Fang Yu and Tang Xian had a pleasant chat, and they agreed that in the future, any pork transportation orders would be handed to Fang Yu.
After a full meal and tea, Fang Yu glanced at Tang Xian, knowing it was time to discuss serious matters.
He then cleared his throat and spoke to Tang Xian:
"Mr. Tang, I heard from Kun that you've had some recent issues with sand crocodiles, is that right?"
Bringing this up, Tang Xian's expression changed from the initial amiable and honest face to one of helplessness.
"Sigh."
He sighed heavily, a look of worry spread across his face, and he led Fang Yu to his farm.
"Captain Fang, look over there!"
Tang Xian extended his hand, pointing towards the back of the pigsty. Near the coast behind the pigsty, they could faintly see traces of some creatures coming ashore, extending from the beach into the pigsty.
The nearest few pigsties had already been smashed open, showing signs of some assault. You could vaguely see dried blood within the pigsties, casting a dark red sheen.