Chapter 135: Dock Warehouse
"We've arrived."
After passing the skeleton swordsmen's camp near the dock area, Luna stopped walking.
Gu Xi planted the Cold Wind Staff into the ground and stood up from the Evil Coffin with its support.
Gu Xi noticed that within just a few days, the dock area had undergone significant changes.
Although the original dock area was close to the riverbank, it still had solid ground.
But now, the area in front of Gu Xi had turned into a maze of canals and streets, resembling not the Victorian City but more like a replica of Venice.
Even behind the skeleton swordsmen's camp, there was a small dock with a few small wooden boats moored there.
"What's going on?"
Gu Xi jumped off the Evil Coffin and looked at Luna. "Is it because of regional linkage?"
"Not entirely. When we brought in the Walrus Graveyard, half of the lake was diverted in, turning the dock area into this."
"Is there no way to revert it?"
"No, the Walrus Graveyard has already integrated. But fortunately, the dock area's land area remains, and various large and small plots are still here. Additionally, we got a new auxiliary building: small docks where one boat can be moored.
Now, the auxiliary buildings in the city don't have to be just street lamps."
"Alright, as long as it doesn't affect the city. So how do we get across now, by boat?"
Gu Xi glanced ahead. The road in front had been washed away by water, and the nearby small boats seemed like mere decorations. Gu Xi didn't think these small boats were functional.
"No need, sir, there's a bridge over there."
Luna pointed in another direction, and Gu Xi noticed a small rustic wooden bridge there.
After crossing the bridge, they entered the dock area that had undergone regional linkage.
The initial area was a dock warehouse composed of many wooden houses.
Before Gu Xi could stop, several people rushed out from the dock.
Leading them was a bald man, but when Gu Xi saw his eyes, he knew this was a zombie.
Behind him was a group of strong zombies, their gray skin making their movements quite peculiar.
"Sir, you've arrived."
"Dock warehouse manager, Cain."
Upon hearing this, Gu Xi understood that this was a core building manager, similar to the Tavern Lady.
He glanced at Cain, and relevant information popped up in his mind.
[Building Name: Dock Warehouse
Level: 1 (Upgradeable)
Traits:
- Can store 30,000 units of negative energy.
- Can store 3,000 units of food, wood, stone, and metal, 1,000 units each; 100 units each of mercury, sulfur, crystal, and gems.
- Can store 100 sets of weapons and equipment, 300+1,000 bottles of various potions.
- Dock effect prioritizes storage here.]
[Dock Warehouse Manager: Cain (Level 1)
Trait Effects:
- Meticulous: Can issue tasks for idle soldiers and residents in the city to find herbs.
- Knowledgeable: Can identify herbs, potions, and some magical items, and provide related knowledge.
- Alchemist: Increases potion storage in the warehouse by 1,000 bottles, automatically replenishes 6 potions daily.]
[Note: Cain's level matches the dock warehouse level, and he has no combat power. His only protection is that he cannot be attacked inside the dock warehouse.]
"Sir."
Cain greeted Gu Xi politely.
After reading Cain's attributes, Gu Xi's attention fell on Cain's fingers.
There were indeed some potion stains on his fingers.
"I understand you managing the warehouse meticulously, as it's necessary for guarding the warehouse.
I also get you being knowledgeable, as materials entering the warehouse need to be inspected and identified.
But how did you acquire alchemist skills?"
Cain smiled broadly upon hearing this.
"Sir, I was an alchemist before I died, though I had little talent. After death, I was assigned to manage the warehouse. The only benefit is that I can handle the herbs that are about to spoil or expire."
Nice, the phrase "handle the herbs" made Gu Xi understand why Cain was an alchemist.
"Can the potions made from near-expired herbs be used?"
"Other potions might have issues, but poisons definitely work. For the undead, using a bit of poison is quite normal, right?"
Alright, this was a very honest undead.
After forming a certain judgment about Cain, Gu Xi toured the dock warehouse.
He found the dock warehouse consisted of many small rooms.
Each room was used to store different materials.
Every room had corresponding environments, such as the warehouse for storing mercury, which used lead tanks instead of boxes.
Each room had its own characteristics, and in this regard, Cain managed everything very well.
"Well done."
After the tour, Gu Xi was quite satisfied with Cain's work. He patted Cain's shoulder and said, "You've done very well in this area. I have high hopes for you.
Do you have any plans moving forward? How can the dock warehouse be upgraded to level 2?
And for your work, do you have any other requirements?"
"Speaking of plans, I do have one. Our dock warehouse is linked with the three docks outside, but I can't interact with the sailors and captains out there appropriately.
I've been wanting to ask if some people could be arranged here. I'd like to ask the captains who come weekly to bring some things over."
Gu Xi immediately understood this was Cain's meticulous trait at work.
Unlike the Tavern Lady, Cain had a different obsession with collecting various materials.
Maybe this was why he became a warehouse manager while the Tavern Lady could only run a tavern.
"Alright, I'll arrange that. For now, manage the warehouse, focusing on the materials. The key is whether these materials can be stored properly, and that depends on your performance."
"Rest assured, sir, as long as I'm here, the warehouse materials will be secure."
"Then it's up to you here. Luna, let's head to the market."
After telling Cain not to see them off, Gu Xi jumped onto the Evil Coffin, turned in the direction of the dock market, and set off.
The dock market was quite far from the dock warehouse.
Between the two, there were almost three docks. As Gu Xi passed, he also noticed the changes in the docks.
All three docks were now fully occupied by the ships that had appeared this week.
There were also people moving back and forth on the docks, with some areas even having fights. From a distance, it looked very busy.