Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Ocean Court Points
Zhong Hua paused, his gaze turned towards the door, and he saw a young man standing outside, always wearing a harmless smile.
The person who just spoke was this young man in front of him.
"You want to acquire my points? Do you know what these things are for?"
Zhong Hua looked at the young man in surprise, asking curiously.
The young man was Fang Yu, who had just rushed to the Ocean Court Office. At this moment, after hearing Zhong Hua’s words, Fang Yu first nodded and then shook his head: "I want to acquire your points, but like you, I’ve never heard of these things."
What he said was indeed the truth.
The Ocean Court’s points, there’s no mention of them in the forum.
It’s unknown if it’s because no one wants to mention them or those Blue Star Captains who have already joined the Ocean Court are too busy to post in the forums.
In any case, neither Fang Yu nor Zhong Hua could find any information about Ocean Court’s points on the forum.
That’s why Zhong Hua was so agitated, having risked his life, nearly dying at the hands of the Hunter, and the reward he got was points that no one even mentioned on the forum?
Almost all Blue Star Captains have a consensus.
Which is...
Anything good will certainly have relevant information on the forum, and if you can’t find any information about the obtained treasure on the forum, it’s likely a flop.
Zhong Hua now felt the points were deceptive, but he dared not express his anger because exchanging points for cash rewards would mean losing the Ocean Court reserve membership.
Joining the Ocean Court is immensely tempting for Blue Star Captains.
...
At this moment, listening to Fang Yu’s words, Zhong Hua showed a doubtful look: "You don’t know? Seriously, if you don’t know, why do you want to acquire them?"
Fang Yu glanced at Zhong Hua, casually saying: "You can consider my actions as a risk investment."
"If the points are worth more than the equivalent amount of money, I gain; if not, then I lose. That’s all."
Zhong Hua showed a thoughtful expression in his eyes, then he turned his gaze towards Wang Xiaohu in the office, curiously asking: "Mr. Hu, if I choose to exchange for money, how much can I get from this bounty?"
"A non-Extraordinary Hunter has a market bounty price of 15,000 Copper Coins."
Wang Xiaohu stood by, coldly observing, with an onlooker’s demeanor, and said nothing more.
"15,000?" Zhong Hua was inwardly delighted; this price far exceeded his expectations.
Even though he had received a special cargo order, he could at most earn 3,000 to 5,000 per round trip; a 15,000 cash reward was equivalent to the money he would earn after two or three weeks of grueling work at sea.
Still, Zhong Hua’s gaze remained somewhat wary as he looked at Fang Yu, thoughtful.
After a moment, Zhong Hua spoke, addressing Fang Yu: "I can sell to you, but you need to raise the price; 15,000 is too little, I want 30,000 Copper Coins!"
"30,000?"
Fang Yu turned and left.
Raising the price on the spot?
Are you kidding me?
Go play somewhere else.
"No, bro, I was just joking, why don’t you offer a price?"
Seeing Fang Yu turn to leave without a second thought, Zhong Hua panicked and quickly pulled Fang Yu back with a forced laugh.
He was actually testing Fang Yu just now.
If Fang Yu accepted the 30,000 Copper Coin price, Zhong Hua would instead reconsider selling.
If someone was willing to buy it for 30,000 Copper Coins, it meant it was definitely not worthless.
But Zhong Hua didn’t expect Fang Yu to turn away without thinking, leaving Zhong Hua at a loss.
This guy... really doesn’t seem to know the value of points.
Could it really be just a risk investment?
"I made it clear, 15,000!"
At this moment, Fang Yu’s voice came, resolute: "If you can accept it, sell; if not, forget it."
"15,000..."
Zhong Hua hesitated, internally struggling.
But seeing Fang Yu impatient, turning to leave, Zhong Hua gritted his teeth and pulled Fang Yu back: "Fine, 15,000 it is, I’ll sell them to you!"
Hearing Zhong Hua’s concession, Fang Yu smiled.
He nodded slightly and then transferred 15,000 Copper Coins into Zhong Hua’s panel account.
Seeing the additional 15,000 Copper Coins in his account, Zhong Hua was secretly pleased, looking at Fang Yu as if staring at a fool.
This kid really is willing to take over points.
Even if the points are useful, how much is 3 points worth?
Is he seriously buying it as a risk investment?
What a fool!
But if there’s a fool willing to take over his points, he’s more than happy.
Zhong Hua beamed as he handed the points card to Fang Yu, fearing Fang Yu would regret it, and quickly turned to leave the Ocean Court Office.
...
"You got a steal there."
After Zhong Hua left, Wang Xiaohu glanced at his departing figure, then smiled at Fang Yu.
"Oh? Mr. Hu, what exactly are these points for?"
Fang Yu grinningly turned to Wang Xiaohu.
He’s definitely made a profit, seeing how seriously Cheng Peng valued the bounty reward, Fang Yu knew this thing wasn’t simple.
He was just curious about how much he had profited...
"Sorry, we’ve signed a confidentiality contract and can’t reveal the use of the points, I can only tell you..."
Wang Xiaohu glanced at Fang Yu, hesitated for a moment, then quietly said:
"The internal transaction price for points is 1 Gold Coin per point, and it’s rare even at that price; no one sells unless absolutely necessary!"
"What?! 1 Gold Coin per point?! That’s unbelievable!"
Fang Yu took a deep breath, quickly clutching the points card in joy.
What is one Gold Coin worth?
1,000 Silver Coins, a million Copper Coins!
He only spent 15,000 and got something worth a million Copper Coins?!
No wonder Cheng Peng had been trying so hard to get him to participate in this bounty. Cheng Peng probably knew the value of the points, and even for someone as resourceful as Fu, it’s a precious item, so Cheng Peng was so eager.
I wonder if Zhong Hua will regret it bitterly once he learns the value of the points.
But... what’s that got to do with me, Fang Yu?
"What can this thing ultimately exchange for?"
Fang Yu mumbled.
"Don’t rush, once you join the reserves and have exchange eligibility, you’ll find out."
Wang Xiaohu chuckled, mysteriously, then handed a points card to Fang Yu.
"As per regulations, a non-Extraordinary Hunter is worth 3 points."
"A low-level Extraordinary Hunter is worth 5 points."
"A total of 11 points here, plus the points you bought, that’s a total of 14 points..."
"Kid, by then, you’ll probably be able to exchange for quite a few good things."
Wang Xiaohu grinned, valuing Fang Yu highly and wanting to form a good relationship with him.
The reason is simple.
The target of this hunt was 5 captains in total.
Among the five targeted captains, two died, one was seriously injured but fought back, and two were unharmed while killing their attackers.
Zhong Hua was one of those unharmed, but he dealt with the weakest hunter.
Fang Yu, one against three, killed all three without a scratch!
Moreover, Fang Yu faced the only Extraordinary Hunter among all the Hunters.
Zhong Hua and Fang Yu both killed without injury.
But... can Zhong Hua even compare to Fang Yu?!