Xu Sheng was about to explain when Gui Mei interjected again, "I know, I know, it's that only certain people can use the Boundless Universe Shield."
He had listened very carefully at the time; only soul masters with a specific bloodline could use the Boundless Universe Shield!!
Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Elder Gui, rest assured, I have already tested the Boundless Universe Shield's functionality, and there are no problems!!
This thing is extremely useful at sea, but on land, it might not even compare to a soul bone!!
Assured, Gui Mei also handed back the Boundless Universe Shield...
"Fine, I trust you wouldn't joke with your own life!"
After all, he was a Hyper Douluo. If anything unexpected happened, he could rely on his flight ability to escape far away!!
Just as they were about to discuss further, a harsh noise erupted around them...
"Boom!!"
The entire ship began to shake violently, a clear sign they had begun pre-voyage testing...
Xu Sheng raised his eyebrows, "It seems they have already started moving!!"
Gui Mei walked unhurriedly to a chair at the front and reclined leisurely...
"Hmm... I haven't been on a ship in a long time; experiencing it occasionally isn't too bad!!"
Indeed, a few minutes later, a knocking sound arose...
"Come in!"
As Xu Sheng spoke, the crew member outside pushed the door and entered...
After rubbing his hands, he began with a smiling face, "Two guests, as per your request, we have begun inspecting the ship, and we should be able to set sail within half an hour!!"
Xu Sheng nodded in understanding, "Mm, we know, we'll leave the rest to you afterward!"
He expected the former to take the hint and leave; however, the latter twisted his face and said, "Um..."
Xu Sheng showed a hint of confusion, "What's the matter? Is there something else?"
Gui Mei saw through the other party's intention at a glance and said annoyedly, "Xu Sheng, don't you get it? The man is angling for a tip. Why else would he be so eager to please!"
This was something to which he had long been accustomed!
With his motives exposed, the crew member's expression turned somewhat unsightly, but he still managed to force a smile, "Heh heh... the guest jests. Whether to give a tip is up to you, it's not mandatory!"
This old geezer really is a nuisance, considering everything you own will eventually be ours anyway. What's wrong with taking a bit in advance?
The Ghost Emperor wouldn't be so squeamish and immediately waved his hand, "Oh? If that's the case, then you may leave!!"
The other party stood there stunned for a moment...
After a long while, he ground his teeth and said, "Alright... alright, if there's anything else you need, please tell me, and I will make sure it's prepared for you!!"
Very well, very well. I was planning to spare you, but now it seems like you all must die!!
When had he ever been humiliated like this!
After speaking, he turned around indignantly and left...
Xu Sheng glanced at the other, "Elder Gui, are you deliberately provoking him??"
He figured that Gui Mei wanted to provoke the other party into making a move early, only to be immediately suppressed!
That was rather a wicked sense of humor!
Gui Mei naturally wouldn't admit it, and after turning his head, he pursed his lips and said, "I certainly did not. That's merely your conjecture!"
Although I really don't like those guys, as long as they don't make the first move, I have no interest in taking their lives!
Xu Sheng pursed his lips, "That's good; we still need them to pilot the ship, so it's best not to act rashly."
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The crew member who had left came before the captain, his face full of anger as he spoke, "Boss, those two are despicable, they insulted me—we must make them pay with their lives!"
The latter furrowed his brows, "What happened? Did they lay hands on you?"
We haven't left the dock yet; we can't make any excessive moves!
The crew member felt somewhat guilty but still insisted with feigned bravery, "Well, no, but they mocked me for never having seen money and said that all of us crew members were just greedy for wealth!"
The captain narrowed his eyes, "Did they really say that?"
I can't shake the feeling this guy might be exaggerating the story!
The crew member swallowed hard and replied with a sycophantic face, "Boss, would I lie to you? Their contemptuous faces and mouths, you didn't see them, but surely they were even angrier than me!"
"In my opinion, we should just do it now, slaughter them and save ourselves the time!"
The captain frowned and decisively rejected the idea, "No way, don't you know the rules here? If someone finds out we did something like this in secret, we would be hunted by the entire Xingluo Empire's powerhouses!"
Still, the crew member was not willing to give up, "But I just can't stand it, why should those two get away with running wild on us??"
The captain's expression changed, he rebuked sharply, "Shut up, I said to wait until we leave the dock and reach the open sea, then you can do whatever you want!
"But for now, restrain yourself, and if you dare to act on your own, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
The former showed a trace of fear and lowered his head, "I understand, boss. But if we do take action later, can you let me handle them?"
"I want to make them learn what it means to neither live nor die!"
The captain waved his hand dismissively, "No problem! I leave this matter entirely in your hands!"
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Auction house!
The Titled Douluo turned to the elder beside him, a puzzled look on his face as he asked, "Sir, why did you agree to lend the Boundless Universe Shield to that kid? Even if he comes from some background, it's unlikely he could offer something of equal value!"
"Besides, they are going to Sea God's Island; if they die, then the Boundless Universe Shield will be lost forever!"
From every angle, he couldn't understand the reason for lending it to the kid!
The elder shook his head, "Do you know why I lent the Boundless Universe Shield to that kid?"
The Titled Douluo answered truthfully, "Sir, it is precisely because I do not know that I want you to clear up my confusion. What about that kid is worthy of your attention?"
The elder took a deep breath, "Actually, he did not exchange anything of equal value for the Boundless Universe Shield."
"I simply lent it to him!"
"As for the reason, it's quite simple; the kid has absolutely incredible talent, far too great for me to refuse lending more treasures to him willingly!"
The Titled Douluo took a sharp intake of breath, "Absolutely incredible talent?"
Although the other party did not reveal the whole truth, he had already guessed something!
The kid named Xu Sheng might possess a Soul Master talent that could peak throughout the entire history of human Soul Masters!
Otherwise, he couldn't believe that the elder would willingly lend out such a precious treasure, risking it being lost!
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