Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Giant Octopus, Hero Insignia (1)
Chapter 137: Giant Octopus, Hero Insignia (1)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
After listening to Raymond’s words, Ji Chen’s confidence in Raymond greatly increased.
He immediately said enthusiastically, “Then I will entrust you with the operation and sale of these three special products from the territory. For every unit sold; you will receive a 5% reward based on its selling price!”
Upon hearing this, Raymond’s face lit up with joy, and his inner self trembled.
At first, he thought he would be working for nothing, gradually gaining Ji Chen’s trust, and then finding an opportunity to seek revenge against the Hanseatic Chamber of Commerce.
Although he was mentally prepared, the thought of doing work without receiving any money dampened his spirits.
After all, he was a businessman! What’s the point of being a businessman if he doesn’t make money!?
Earning money through transactions had become ingrained in his nature.
When he heard Ji Chen not only offering money but also a commission of up to 5%, he was instantly filled with motivation.
He didn’t expect Lord Ji Chen to be so generous.
These three special products would definitely have a good market, and he had confidence in their sales.
Moreover, he didn’t have to spend time searching for goods, purchasing merchandise, hiring guards, and dealing with the hassle of merchant ships. He only needed to transport rhe goods and sell them at the highest possible price.
It could be said that this was like giving him money!
Ji Chen looked at Raymond, who was filled with excitement, and teased him, “If you don’t want to do it, I’ll have to find someone else.”
“No, no, 1 am very willing. Please, Lord Ji Chen, give me this opportunity! 1 swear 1 will earn rhe most money for you!” Raymond replied eagerly.
Upon hearing this, Raymond became anxious, and the layers of far on his face trembled.
Who wouldn’t want such a good opportunity? Anyone who refused would be a complete fool!
If he gave up this chance, he would regret it for the rest of his life!
Ji Chen laughed heartily. “Alright, I was just teasing you.’1
“In addition to selling these three special products, I will also return rhe White Sands Princess to you and provide another two-masted merchant ship and two three-masted warships to form a long-distance fleet. I will also assign a military force to accompany rhe ships to ensure your safety. Now, you won’t have to worry about being chased or running away in a sorry state, right?”
Raymond scratched his head sheepishly, knowing that Ji Chen was teasing him about being chased by rhe Black Skeleton Pirates and fleeing to the New Moon Islands.
He was also emotional.
If he hadn’t entered the Stormy Sea and landed on the New Moon Islands, he might have died under the pirates’ blades a long time ago, and he wouldn’t have met Ji Chen.
In that case, there would have been no subsequent kidnapping by Gassani or his current allegiance.
Everything seemed like a series of coincidences that led him to a different path in life.
“Of course not, please rest assured, My Lord,” Raymond replied, feeling grateful.
Ji Chen nodded and didn’t say much more, “You can set off in a couple of days. The territory is in urgent need of various resources.”
“Yes!”
Watching Raymond s chubby figure leave the Lord’s Manor, Ji Chen pondered with a contemplative look in his eyes.
Raymond was different from others who chose to pledge loyalty to him. Many of them had no other options and nothing left, coupled with the desire for revenge, which led them to work under him.
As a merchant, Raymond naturally valued his interests the most. Absolute loyalty wasn’t necessarily guaranteed, especially since the Lord System didn’t display loyalty levels. It all depended on the Lord s judgment.
However, there was something Ji Chen could be confident about.
In order to motivate Raymond to work more efficiently, he understood the importance of offering incentives, just as a horse needs grass to run. By promising him specific benefits, he could forge a stronger bond and commitment to his cause.
But he wasn’t so careless as to completely trust Raymond to act alone.
The military force assigned to protect him was actually an insurance policy. If Raymond played any tricks, did something dishonest, or even rebelled, they would swiftly change from protectors to executioners.
After dealing with the matter concerning Raymond, Ji Chen led a group of soldiers and set off for the building complex in the forest.
Today, he planned to open the treasure chest beneath the courtyard, so he wouldn’t have it on his mind all the time.
Since the last time he cleared out the gorillas in the building complex, many roaming monsters had taken up residence there.
After the soldiers fought and cleared out all these monsters, they arrived at rhe edge of rhe courtyard.
Looking at the slightly murky well water, Ji Chen didn’t hesitate and jumped right in.
At the moment his body touched the water, an invisible membrane appeared, keeping the water at bay.
His feet propelled him like a propeller, and in an instant, he reached the bottom of the well.
Compared to last time, he was much calmer and unconcerned about oxygen and visibility issues.
With a quick search, he found his target.
The four-star treasure chest was just like the one he had seen before, lying quietly in a corner.
However, this time was different. He had come prepared.
With the key in hand, could he srill not open this treasure chest?
He took out rhe chest key and inserted it into the lock, twisting it forcefully. The lid of the chest clicked open.
A certain rule’s power came into play, keeping the water out of the box. Inside, there were two items.
One was a recruitment core for a unit, and the other was…
Another recruitment core? Ji Chen muttered to himself.
At this point, he wasn’t particularly short on units anymore, especially since the Murloc had advanced to a four-star, three-tier Dragon Blood Murloc, whose combat power was more than enough.
Besides the Dragon Blood Murloc as a melee and ranged damage dealer, he had Naga warriors as ranks and vanguard, Pure Water Sea Pixies as spellcasters, Deep Sea Roamers for transportation, Tidal Sea Spirits for possession, and a bunch of pirates, Murloc Rangers, and Kobolds..