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Chapter 107: Celebrity Effect.
2023-04-04 Author: Fu Hejun
His presence caused a stir along the way.
Neptune's expression was calm, as if he didn't notice the gazes of the people around him, and he found a rather decent hotel.
"Welcome..."
Then, after the attendant saw him, he immediately started to stammer, unable to speak properly.
"Wel-welcome..."
"I'd like a superior room!"
Neptune didn't make things difficult for him; he simply flicked out a Gold Soul Coin that landed on the counter.
"O-Okay..."
Trembling, the attendant respectfully handed him the key to the best room in the hotel, offering it with both hands.
Neptune reached out, took it, and walked directly to his room.
In just a short while, the news that the future Sea God, Neptune, was staying at this hotel had spread throughout the entire Vast Sea City. Instantly, the entire hotel was fully booked, with many people choosing to stay there just to be a little closer to a deity. If they could even just touch a trace of divine aura, perhaps they might have great fortune in the future. It just goes to show that when people become superstitious, even Soul Masters are no exception.
During this time, no one was foolish enough to bother Neptune. They knew their own limitations. Facing such a powerful figure, it was better to remain still than to act. What if they suddenly disturbed him and left a bad impression on this great god? Wouldn't that be the end for them?
Thus, he spent the night in extreme tranquility.
The next morning.
He left the hotel, walked onto the street, and began purchasing items needed for survival at sea, as well as other miscellaneous goods.
The process drew the attention of countless people, yet no one dared to step forward and disturb him. Any shop he patronized would, from then on, experience booming business, even becoming the most popular establishment in Vast Sea City. Their prosperity would be enduring!
After calmly purchasing everything and hiring a sailing ship, he returned to the hotel.
The next day.
Neptune calmly woke up, packed his belongings, and left the hotel.
The attendant watched his towering figure depart, feeling both honored and lost inside. He was honored that, as an ordinary person, he had been fortunate enough to host the future Sea God. He felt lost because the Sea God had left and would probably never return.
What Neptune didn't know was that after he left, the hotel he had once stayed in was later renamed God's Arrival Inn, becoming the most famous landmark in the entire Vast Sea City!
In particular, the room he had stayed in became a room in the hotel that was permanently closed to guests; no one could ever stay in it again. Yet, visitors still came in an endless stream, just to stay at this hotel where the Sea God had reportedly once inhabited and to feel the aura of a deity.
And the closer a room was to the one he had stayed in, the more expensive it became and the harder it was to book...
After Neptune left the hotel, he slowly walked through the city, exiting Vast Sea City through its South Gate. He followed a wide road carved out of the reefs outside the city, descending the path and heading directly for the docks.
To depart from the Vast Sea City docks, one had to take this path. Therefore, even though building a road on the rocky terrain was difficult, the Vast Sea City authorities still spared no effort in maintaining it exceptionally well. The docks here were enormous, with at least twenty quays, each hundreds of meters long, extending into the great sea, where hundreds of sea vessels were moored.
This place could be said to be both the beginning and end of maritime trade and a massive source of income for the entire Vast Sea City. Although the great sea was not without powerful Soul Beasts, it also contained endless wealth. Living off the sea had long become an unchangeable truth for Vast Sea City. Even if people lost their lives to Sea Soul Beasts in the great sea every year, this situation still wouldn't change.
Nearing the great sea, this area was mostly saline-alkali land, fundamentally unsuitable for growing crops. Only the various creatures from the sea could bring benefits to Vast Sea City. It was precisely by relying on the sea that the people here could exchange for various resources.
Soon, Neptune found the sea vessel he had rented yesterday. It was a brand new vessel, looking quite impressive. Its hull was painted entirely iron-gray. Only the deck was decorated with red and white paint. It was said that painting the hull iron-gray could prevent Soul Beast attacks as much as possible. The vessel was eighty meters long and over thirty-five meters wide, considered a large ship among its kind.
Upon closer inspection, one could see that beneath the iron-gray paint on the hull was a thick layer of iron armor, protecting the ship's body. The reason Neptune chose this ship was that it was large enough and possessed excellent defensive capabilities, which could help avoid some unnecessary trouble.
"Your Excellency, welcome to the Wind Rider."
Dozens of crew members, led by the Captain, had been waiting by the ship since early morning. Upon seeing his figure, they rushed forward to greet him. Their faces were plastered with smiles, the standard appearance of sycophants.
"Hmm, is everything ready?"
Neptune nodded peacefully, not displaying any aloofness and appearing very approachable.
"Of course, everything is ready."
The Captain was a middle-aged man in his forties. Not only did he possess extensive sailing experience, but he was also strong and healthy, truly in the prime of his life. The other crew members were similar; most importantly, they were all Soul Masters, which meant the overall quality of this ship was absolutely outstanding!
"Your Excellency, please."
The Captain adopted a guiding posture, gesturing for him to walk ahead.
Neptune didn't decline and walked ahead. As soon as he stepped onto the deck, the strong scent of the great sea assailed him, invading his sense of smell.
The sea wind howled, bringing chills in this late autumn season. Fortunately, most of the people on board were Soul Masters, whose bodies possessed extremely strong resistance, so this cold wind was nothing to them.
The Wind Rider had five levels in total. The four levels above deck served as living quarters, while the one below was for storage. As the one paying, Neptune naturally stayed on the topmost level, while the crew members stayed on the lower levels.
"Weigh anchor, set sail."
Seeing that everything was ready, the experienced Captain gave a command, and the Wind Rider officially departed. Neptune had already drawn a special sea map and given it to him, instructing him to proceed according to the specified direction.
As for how the sea map came to be, it was naturally drawn based on the System's search function, which located Sea God Island, and then depicted according to the maritime survival knowledge that came with his persona. It couldn't compare to a professional one, but at least the route was clear.
The weather was good, and the sea was calm.
The Wind Rider's hull was quite large. After weighing anchor, with the efforts of the sailors, it easily sailed out of the port and directly into the great sea.
Once the Wind Rider had fully entered the great sea and left the range of the port, the Captain gave a command, the main sail was hoisted, and after adjusting its direction slightly, it accelerated its voyage toward its destination!
The scenery of the great sea was irreplaceable by any other view. Without truly experiencing the great sea, one could never feel that magnificent sensation.
An endless sea surface, with the water meeting the sky in the distance.
At this moment, the sun had slowly risen from the east, illuminating the sea surface and making it shimmer with light...
Neptune stood on the topmost deck, gazing at the captivating scenery of the great sea. The sea wind blew upon him; although it was a bit cold, it seemed to open his heart, lifting his spirits.
(end of chapter)
2023-04-04 Author: Fu Hejun
His presence caused a stir along the way.
Neptune's expression was calm, as if he didn't notice the gazes of the people around him, and he found a rather decent hotel.
"Welcome..."
Then, after the attendant saw him, he immediately started to stammer, unable to speak properly.
"Wel-welcome..."
"I'd like a superior room!"
Neptune didn't make things difficult for him; he simply flicked out a Gold Soul Coin that landed on the counter.
"O-Okay..."
Trembling, the attendant respectfully handed him the key to the best room in the hotel, offering it with both hands.
Neptune reached out, took it, and walked directly to his room.
In just a short while, the news that the future Sea God, Neptune, was staying at this hotel had spread throughout the entire Vast Sea City. Instantly, the entire hotel was fully booked, with many people choosing to stay there just to be a little closer to a deity. If they could even just touch a trace of divine aura, perhaps they might have great fortune in the future. It just goes to show that when people become superstitious, even Soul Masters are no exception.
During this time, no one was foolish enough to bother Neptune. They knew their own limitations. Facing such a powerful figure, it was better to remain still than to act. What if they suddenly disturbed him and left a bad impression on this great god? Wouldn't that be the end for them?
Thus, he spent the night in extreme tranquility.
The next morning.
He left the hotel, walked onto the street, and began purchasing items needed for survival at sea, as well as other miscellaneous goods.
The process drew the attention of countless people, yet no one dared to step forward and disturb him. Any shop he patronized would, from then on, experience booming business, even becoming the most popular establishment in Vast Sea City. Their prosperity would be enduring!
After calmly purchasing everything and hiring a sailing ship, he returned to the hotel.
The next day.
Neptune calmly woke up, packed his belongings, and left the hotel.
The attendant watched his towering figure depart, feeling both honored and lost inside. He was honored that, as an ordinary person, he had been fortunate enough to host the future Sea God. He felt lost because the Sea God had left and would probably never return.
What Neptune didn't know was that after he left, the hotel he had once stayed in was later renamed God's Arrival Inn, becoming the most famous landmark in the entire Vast Sea City!
In particular, the room he had stayed in became a room in the hotel that was permanently closed to guests; no one could ever stay in it again. Yet, visitors still came in an endless stream, just to stay at this hotel where the Sea God had reportedly once inhabited and to feel the aura of a deity.
And the closer a room was to the one he had stayed in, the more expensive it became and the harder it was to book...
After Neptune left the hotel, he slowly walked through the city, exiting Vast Sea City through its South Gate. He followed a wide road carved out of the reefs outside the city, descending the path and heading directly for the docks.
To depart from the Vast Sea City docks, one had to take this path. Therefore, even though building a road on the rocky terrain was difficult, the Vast Sea City authorities still spared no effort in maintaining it exceptionally well. The docks here were enormous, with at least twenty quays, each hundreds of meters long, extending into the great sea, where hundreds of sea vessels were moored.
This place could be said to be both the beginning and end of maritime trade and a massive source of income for the entire Vast Sea City. Although the great sea was not without powerful Soul Beasts, it also contained endless wealth. Living off the sea had long become an unchangeable truth for Vast Sea City. Even if people lost their lives to Sea Soul Beasts in the great sea every year, this situation still wouldn't change.
Nearing the great sea, this area was mostly saline-alkali land, fundamentally unsuitable for growing crops. Only the various creatures from the sea could bring benefits to Vast Sea City. It was precisely by relying on the sea that the people here could exchange for various resources.
Soon, Neptune found the sea vessel he had rented yesterday. It was a brand new vessel, looking quite impressive. Its hull was painted entirely iron-gray. Only the deck was decorated with red and white paint. It was said that painting the hull iron-gray could prevent Soul Beast attacks as much as possible. The vessel was eighty meters long and over thirty-five meters wide, considered a large ship among its kind.
Upon closer inspection, one could see that beneath the iron-gray paint on the hull was a thick layer of iron armor, protecting the ship's body. The reason Neptune chose this ship was that it was large enough and possessed excellent defensive capabilities, which could help avoid some unnecessary trouble.
"Your Excellency, welcome to the Wind Rider."
Dozens of crew members, led by the Captain, had been waiting by the ship since early morning. Upon seeing his figure, they rushed forward to greet him. Their faces were plastered with smiles, the standard appearance of sycophants.
"Hmm, is everything ready?"
Neptune nodded peacefully, not displaying any aloofness and appearing very approachable.
"Of course, everything is ready."
The Captain was a middle-aged man in his forties. Not only did he possess extensive sailing experience, but he was also strong and healthy, truly in the prime of his life. The other crew members were similar; most importantly, they were all Soul Masters, which meant the overall quality of this ship was absolutely outstanding!
"Your Excellency, please."
The Captain adopted a guiding posture, gesturing for him to walk ahead.
Neptune didn't decline and walked ahead. As soon as he stepped onto the deck, the strong scent of the great sea assailed him, invading his sense of smell.
The sea wind howled, bringing chills in this late autumn season. Fortunately, most of the people on board were Soul Masters, whose bodies possessed extremely strong resistance, so this cold wind was nothing to them.
The Wind Rider had five levels in total. The four levels above deck served as living quarters, while the one below was for storage. As the one paying, Neptune naturally stayed on the topmost level, while the crew members stayed on the lower levels.
"Weigh anchor, set sail."
Seeing that everything was ready, the experienced Captain gave a command, and the Wind Rider officially departed. Neptune had already drawn a special sea map and given it to him, instructing him to proceed according to the specified direction.
As for how the sea map came to be, it was naturally drawn based on the System's search function, which located Sea God Island, and then depicted according to the maritime survival knowledge that came with his persona. It couldn't compare to a professional one, but at least the route was clear.
The weather was good, and the sea was calm.
The Wind Rider's hull was quite large. After weighing anchor, with the efforts of the sailors, it easily sailed out of the port and directly into the great sea.
Once the Wind Rider had fully entered the great sea and left the range of the port, the Captain gave a command, the main sail was hoisted, and after adjusting its direction slightly, it accelerated its voyage toward its destination!
The scenery of the great sea was irreplaceable by any other view. Without truly experiencing the great sea, one could never feel that magnificent sensation.
An endless sea surface, with the water meeting the sky in the distance.
At this moment, the sun had slowly risen from the east, illuminating the sea surface and making it shimmer with light...
Neptune stood on the topmost deck, gazing at the captivating scenery of the great sea. The sea wind blew upon him; although it was a bit cold, it seemed to open his heart, lifting his spirits.
(end of chapter)
