Chapter 243: Can watch, chat, kiss and fight

To be honest, while seaweed nuclei do indeed have aphrodisiac effects, using such high-quality magic ingredients to concoct love potions is truly a case of being both foolish and rich, a classic mark.

However, we must thank this mark’s intelligence—or rather, the lack thereof. If not for his stupidity, who would be willing to pay two thousand five hundred euros for a single algae nucleus?

At this point, quite a few people around them had already discreetly perked up their ears.

The shopkeeper asked with a forced smile, “Sir, do you think it’s too little? I have more in my warehouse at the dock. How much do you need?”

Old Wang was about to retort at Karida but then thought better of it, deciding that business was more important. He laughed heartily and said loudly, “I’m only staying here for two days. I’ll come back tomorrow to check again. Whatever amount you have, bring it all. Remember, I only want the best! As long as the goods are good, money is no issue!”

Many eyes around them instantly turned red, looking at Old Wang as if they wanted to devour him whole, skin and bones. The shopkeeper, however, was overjoyed: “I’ll personally select the best items tonight. I guarantee they will be top-notch! I’ll be waiting for your esteemed presence here tomorrow!”

After leaving the market, Old Wang was still expecting Karida to confront him about his ‘big talk,’ but to his surprise, she didn’t mention a word about what happened at the market. It was as if nothing had occurred. Back at the hotel, she said she was tired and went straight to her room. They had eaten some snacks on the street earlier, so they skipped dinner altogether, which left Old Wang, who had been prepared for something more, feeling quite bored.

Old Wang, however, enjoyed a sumptuous dinner at the hotel. He had planned to meet Old Sha later to explore a pirate-themed bar, but after eating, he felt very tired.

After all, they had been at sea with Karida for nearly half a month. Suddenly being on solid ground felt a bit strange. Thinking about the important matters to be handled the next morning, he decided to stand Old Sha up and went back to his hotel room for a good night’s sleep.

The luxurious white goose-down bed, with its soft and fragrant bedding, was a world apart from the hard floor and salty sea breeze on the Half-Orc ship. The comfort level was hundreds of times better. There was also a soft, large pillow, and Old Wang slept soundly, hugging it. In his drowsy state, he vaguely felt that he was hugging Karida.

He politely and righteously refused, but in the face of Karida’s formidable strength and unwavering determination, he was ultimately overpowered and forcefully pinned down. Then, on the fragrant goose-down bed, they began engaging in certain intimate activities…

Old Wang laughed as he did, and eventually woke up, realizing that it was already broad daylight outside.

Damn, being young is great. Full of energy, always ready to go.

This is the youth that those billionaire tycoons all dream of. Time travel, pretty good!

………

Wang Feng eagerly invited Karida to the market again.

Unlike yesterday when no one recognized them, they were treated like celebrities as soon as they entered the market. People kept coming up to them enthusiastically, trying to sell all sorts of things, as if everyone suddenly knew who they were.

Old Wang, of course, ignored them all and headed straight for the algae nucleus stall from yesterday. But just as he arrived, he saw water tanks filled with algae nuclei everywhere. Yesterday, they had to walk half the street to find one stall selling algae nuclei, but today, there were dozens more.

All the vendors were eagerly waiting. When Wang Feng and Karida appeared, the bustling market suddenly fell silent, as if it were midnight on New Year's Eve. Then...

"The gentleman who buys algae nuclei is here!"

With someone's shout, countless vendors rushed forward, elbowing each other and sprinting at full speed toward Old Wang. The skinny owner who sold algae nuclei to Old Wang yesterday was already leading the pack.

"Sir, the algae nuclei you want..."

Before he could finish, his voice was drowned out by the clamor of others.

"Sir! Sir, buy mine! My algae nuclei are large and of top quality!"

"Sir, buy mine! Mine are fresh, transported from Moonwind Port last night, still unopened!"

"Choose me! Sir, choose me!" Those who couldn't push through were jumping around in the back, shouting at Wang Feng, "Each of my algae nuclei is carefully selected, one in ten thousand, unmatched in size and appearance!"

After playing along with this kid yesterday, Karida genuinely thought he was just doing it for fun. She couldn't guess what Wang Feng intended to do with those expensive algae nuclei, but now, seeing the booming algae nucleus market, she began to understand a bit.

Is this like buying a thousand gold pieces for a horse's bone? The market for algae nuclei has indeed grown, but what's the point of making it so complicated? Why not just tell them he wants to buy?

As she pondered, Old Wang waved his hand, "Stop, stop, you're giving me a headache! Don't you all want to sell to me? How much stock do you have in total? I'll take it all!"

The noisy crowd fell silent at his words.

Seaweed nuclei are not rare at sea; the nearby underwater cities can supply them in bulk. However, due to the low demand and minimal profit, coupled with the need to maintain them in large tanks of seawater and frequently change the water, many vendors find it troublesome and a waste of warehouse space.

But Old Wang’s bold declaration yesterday at the market, “I’ll take as much as you can give,” caught the attention of many nearby vendors. At the time, everyone remained silent but quickly arranged for people to gather supplies from surrounding free islands and even contacted their marine acquaintances to rush to the underwater cities for stock. Considering that this young master was only refining an aphrodisiac, they assumed his demand wouldn’t be too high, so they were somewhat restrained in their purchases, knowing that with his wealth, he could easily afford whatever they had.

However, when they arrived this morning, they found that every household was selling seaweed nuclei—some with over a hundred, others with at least thirty to fifty. Estimating the total, there were at least a thousand. This realization caused panic, fearing that the young master might not buy so much, leaving them with unsold goods. Thus, they all rushed to sell first, only to discover that he wanted it all!

Look, just look!

What does it mean to be wealthy and generous, and what does it mean to have a unique bone structure? It’s truly a sight to behold!

"Come, come, come! Line up to deliver your goods! I want only the best, one thousand per piece!" Old Wang called out enthusiastically.

"This gentleman is truly generous!"

"This noble young master has a unique bone structure and a sharp eye; he’s a one-in-ten-thousand business genius!" All the vendors praised with broad smiles, ready to return for more algae nuclei. But then they suddenly realized something.

One thousand per piece? What nonsense?

All the smiles slowly froze, and many turned to look at Wang Feng, saying in surprise, "What do you mean one thousand? It’s two thousand five hundred per piece. These are top-quality goods, much better than what Old Jin sold you yesterday."

"That’s right, sir, you must be joking. Didn’t you agree on two thousand five hundred with Old Jin yesterday?"

"What did we agree on?" Old Wang said lazily. "Yesterday, I just said I wanted them, but I never mentioned the price of two thousand five hundred. Do you think I’m a fool? Take it or leave it, my time is valuable."

The market fell silent for a few seconds, and all the vendors gaped in shock.

Technically, he was right, and honestly, one thousand per piece wasn’t a bad deal for these vendors. But the gap between this price and their expectations was too wide, and no one was willing to accept it.

A few fierce-looking vendors stepped forward, glaring menacingly. "Kid, are you playing us?"

A scar-faced man growled menacingly, "Before you start trouble, shouldn't you have found out what kind of place this is?"

"Oh? What do you want?" Wang Feng said with a smile.

Several formidable figures, who seemed to be the leaders of these vendors, instantly turned serious and stepped forward, closing in on him.

"Kid, I can see you're someone of status. I don't want to rough you up, but don't push your luck!"

The scar-faced man clapped his hands, and immediately, seven or eight thugs pushed through the crowd, surrounding Wang Feng. They were all brandishing weapons and looking ferocious.

"What do you want?"

"What? Isn't it obvious!" The scar-faced man sneered, "Today, whether you like it or not, you're buying this stuff! I don't care how you buy from others, but here, the original price is 2,500. If you try to short me even a penny, I'll make sure you leave here in a body bag!"

"Hurry up and pay!" A thug pounded his knife on the ground, intimidating Old Wang.

"Are you deaf? Looking for a fight? My blade doesn't have eyes!"

With their lead, the surrounding vendors were no pushovers either: "Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean only buying at 2,500 from him? Can't my knife cut just as well?"

"I've been selling goods in the Crode Islands for decades, and I've never seen such an arrogant outsider who dares to mess with us!"

"Damn it, brothers, get out here!"

This was their territory, and doing business in the Crode Islands required having a few capable hands.

Rustling sounds filled the air...

In an instant, countless people surged out, two or three from one family, three or four from another. Dozens of vendors gathered, and over a hundred thugs swarmed in like locusts, completely sealing off the area.

These thugs included orcs, sea folk, and humans, each one looking like a demon with a face full of scars, bare-chested and tattooed. The one with the scarred face, not willing to be outdone, took a few steps and was the first to rush in front of Old Wang, reaching out to grab his collar.

But before his hand could touch Wang Feng, a white figure flashed past, and he was instantly kicked flying.

The crowd focused their gaze and saw that it was the beautiful woman who had been quietly following this young man since yesterday. She seemed to have some skills.

"Haha, you dare to fight back!"

"This chick is hot. If that kid doesn't have enough money, we'll sell her to the brothel! Brothers, charge!"

But before this chaotic crowd could really pounce, a sword beam flashed, drawing a circle in the air.

In an instant, the dozen or so burly men at the front were clutching their legs in agony, falling to the ground. Everyone's legs had neat, bone-deep sword wounds, bleeding profusely, and they were wailing in pain.

Many were startled, but those at the back, unable to see, continued to push forward.

Karida, with her left hand gripping the back of Old Wang's collar, lightly swung her body to avoid the few who were charging at the front. She said coolly, "Left ear."

Swish, swish, swish, swish...

The black sword beam flashed again, this time stabbing out dozens of times in an instant.

This time, not just those in the front row, but also those pushing from behind—no less than thirty or forty people—all felt a chill on their left ears.

Immediately, the smell of blood filled the air, and many ears flew off without warning, blood spurting out in the crowd like blooming flowers.

Whether at the front or the back, everyone saw it happen. Those whose ears had been cut off only now began to feel the pain, screaming like pigs being slaughtered: "Aaaaah!"

The surging crowd was stopped dead in their tracks by the sight of the blood, no one able to make out how the attack had been executed. For a moment, there was complete silence.

Old Wang was almost grinning from ear to ear. Having a skilled bodyguard was great, but having a beautiful, skilled bodyguard was even better—someone to look at, talk to, kiss, and fight. Could anything be more satisfying?

"What's going on? Trying to force a sale?" He looked at the crowd, some of whom were still dazed and wailing, then suddenly his face fell, and he spat, "You must be blind as dogs!"

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