Chapter 108: Acting, Huge Harvest (1)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Watching the man standing on the shore, Qiao Yixiongâs face was filled with relief, as if he had seen a lifeline. Their small boat ran aground on the shoal, and they disembarked with about twenty to thirty soldiers.
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âBrother, thank you for allowing us to land. Otherwise, we wouldnât know when we could reach land. The sea around here doesnât even have a visible island,â Qiao Yixiong said in a familiar tone.
âYour territory seems quite remoteâŠâ
Hearing his casual words, Ji Chen nodded lightly, not showing much reaction. âWhere are you from, and what brings you here?â
Seeing Ji Chenâs indifferent attitude, Qiao Yixiongâs enthusiasm didnât waver. His face still expressed gratitude, and his tone was sincere. âWell, my name is Qiao Yixiong. May I know your name, brother?â
âJust call me Ji Chen.â
âJi Chen? A great name!â Qiao Yixiong flattered first, then gestured to the four people following him. âThey are all my companions. Their names areâŠâ
âWell, a few days ago, we just left the Silver Islands and are on our way back to our territory,â Qiao Yixiong explained. âBrother Ji, you must have heard about the secrets of the Silver Islands from the chat channels and forums, right?â
Ji Chen nodded without denying it.
Not only did he know, but he was also deeply involved.
Seeing him nod, Qiao Yixiongâs eyes lit up. âYou probably donât know that the mystic realm was filled with Krieg soldiers everywhere, and it was extremely dangerous. We lost a lot of soldiers inside the mystic realm, and the final massive naval battle was intenseâŠâ
ââŠPlayer fleets, pirate fleets, Krieg fleets, and even the Bauhinia Alliance fleet were all attacking each otherâŠâ
Qiao Yixiong vividly described the events, speaking as if he had truly experienced it all.
Listening to his words, Ji Chenâs lips twitched imperceptibly.
Upon initial hearing, the account seemed convincingly authentic, leading players without personal experience of the event to unquestionably believe in its vivid portrayal.
However, from Ji Chenâs perspective as someone deeply involved in the event, the description was full of loopholes.
Wow, this guy is really swinging a big sword in front of Guan Yu, isnât he?
But Qiao Yixiong, who was passionately narrating, was unaware of Ji Chenâs expression. As Qiao Yixong continued to speak, he almost started to believe his own words.
ââŠJust when hundreds of warships were chasing the player fleet, in the midst of all the chaos, a three-masted sailing ship suddenly appeared, like a fearless warrior, leading the charge towards the Silver Islands, showing the players an escape route.â
Qiao Yixiong paused for a moment, pointing to the old New Moon ship beside him. âItâs probably about the same size as that ship.â
âLet me tell you, that person on that ship was truly clever and decisive. They actually came up with the idea of using the complexity of the Silver Islands to evade pursuit.â
Hearing this, Ji Chen took a deep breath.
Hmm, more praise, he likes it.
ââŠIn the end, only one out of ten players survived. Some of us left early to preserve our strength.â
âBut fortunately, before the mystic realm opened, we made some trades with other players for specialty items, so when we returned, we could still make some money instead of returning empty-handedâŠâ
âOh, I see. What happened to you after that?â Ji Chen asked, intrigued by the vivid and novel description despite its numerous flaws.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Yixiongâs face showed a hint of helplessness, and he let out a deep sigh.
âBut on our way back, about two days ago, we encountered a storm at sea and accidentally lost some of our food and freshwater supplies. The remaining supplies are no longer sufficient for our journey back to the territory. So, 1 thought of purchasing some food and fresh water from you. We will pay with silver and gold coins.â
Ji Chen ârealizedâ and nodded, understanding the situation.
This so-called Qiao Yixiong had never been to the Silver Islands. Although he appeared vividly, most of the information could be obtained from chat channels and forums.
However, after hearing this long spiel, he was able to consolidate so many fragmented pieces of information and present them so vividly. That was quite a talent in itself.
But unfortunatelyâŠ
Ji Chen silently shook his head and said, âIn that case, I can engage in trade with you.â
Qiao Yixiong was delighted.â Thank you, Brother Ji. Thank you for your help.â
He then relaxed his right hand, slightly raising his thumb as a signal to his companions.
Soon, a young man among them glanced around and curiously asked, âBrother, with so many ships, why havenât you built a dock for easier access?â
âShut up, donât ask irrelevant questions,â snapped Qiao Yixiong, furrowing his brow. He then turned to Ji Chen with an apologetic expression and said, âBrother Ji, I apologize for his curiosity. He meant no harm.â
The young man, realizing his mistake, quickly expressed his regret. âIâm sorry, I shouldnât have meddled.â
Among players, there was an unwritten agreement not to inquire about the details and specifics of othersâ territories.
Qiao Yixiong was very clear about this, so he did the opposite. One played the good cop and the other played the bad cop, using psychological tactics.
In this way, people would be inclined to believe that they had no ill intentions.
Although this method was simple, the effect was surprisingly good. It allowed them to succeed in every endeavor, killing many players who competed with them for resources..
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