Wei Wushuang still shook his head, not believing what Lin Qian said. His words were too alarming—practically impossible.
However, Ye Xin deeply trusted Lin Qian’s words and excitedly said, "How wonderful it would be if we had a chance to visit Lin Qian’s Huaxia Empire."
Regarding this matter, Lin Qian also wanted to take Ye Xin to the Huaxia Empire to see what it was like, but for now, there was no clear way to do so.
"I hope that one day we can find a way to take you to see the Huaxia Empire, but Xinxin, in a few days, you might be able to meet Zhuge Ming in person," Lin Qian said with a smile after pondering for a moment.
Hearing Lin Qian’s words, Ye Xin’s eyes revealed a look of surprise. "Really? But according to Little Qian, how long will it take to reach the Realm to summon Prime Minister Zhuge?"
"He is researching a type of puppet—if completed, it could replace their true selves and appear in this world sooner. Not just him, but other top figures from the Empire, legion commanders, and generals will also be able to appear in this world."
"Of course, their strength and Realm will be greatly limited."
After listening to Lin Qian’s explanation, Ye Xin’s eyes were filled with longing. Zhuge Ming was another Bright Master as respected as Wei Qingqing. She would be very happy to meet him in person.
"Hm?" Just then, an alarm suddenly sounded in the command room. Ye Xin glanced toward a Tactical Mirror and understood what had happened, then looked at Lin Qian.
"Little Qian, it’s the Sea Clan again—they’ve come to trade with us."
Seeing Ye Xin’s words, Lin Qian’s eyes showed surprise. "The Sea Clan? The race that lives in the sea?"
"Yes, ever since we brought the battleship above the sea, they’ve come several times," Ye Xin pondered briefly and then said seriously, recalling, "Because what they want to trade for is the very battleship we are on. It’s Little Qian’s, and no one else can make the decision; we have to wait for you to return."
The Sea Clan wanted to trade for their own battleship?
Lin Qian was shocked. Since they were the Sea Clan, as the name implies, they lived in the ocean depths—why would they need his battleship that flew through the skies?
Sensing Lin Qian’s confusion, Ye Xin slowly explained the matter.
Originally, a member of the Black Blood Clan named Lu Shangda had ventured to their Saint Land—the burial site of their forefathers.
The Black Blood Clan went to such a sacred place for the Sea Clan for an obvious reason—to steal bodies.
Fortunately, the Saint Land was always patrolled by the Sea Clan, and Lu Shangda did not succeed, otherwise Coastal State would have been in real trouble.
The Sea Clan revered their Saint Land deeply. By their racial rules, the sea above the location of their Saint Land should not be traversed, as it was disrespectful to their ancestors.
Moreover, the powerful members of the Sea Clan would cast Spells before being buried there, stating that if anyone disobeyed, their life force would be extracted and entombed with them.
This time, the Eight-Armed Sea Clan from the southern seas near Coastal State—also their Saint Land—reached out for dealings.
The Saint Land of the Eight-Armed Sea Clan covered not only the southern sea territory of Coastal State but also their western side.
They had always had to take long detours to the deeper western seas for exchanges with other Sea Clans, which was highly inconvenient.
With a battleship, it would be different; they could simply fly directly over the sea, which would be easy.
Moreover, they could also bring their younger clan members to quickly cross vast sea areas and engage with other Sea Clans.
It could be said that obtaining a battleship would be extremely meaningful for the Sea Clan.
Additionally, the Sea Clan wanted to personally seek revenge on Lu Shangda from the Black Blood Clan for disturbing their ancestors’ peace, and they were determined to kill him at any cost.
Due to the Saint Land, they were unable to go to Coastal State themselves.
Acquiring the battleship was highly desirable, with many benefits.
Therefore, the Eight-Armed Sea Clan kept visiting, wanting to trade with Ye Xin’s group and buy a battleship.
"Almost every two to three days, someone from the Eight-Armed Sea Clan comes here. Although I’ve told them they have to wait until Little Qian returns to make a decision, they still keep coming," Ye Xin explained.
"Moreover, the person they send is the Third Elder from their clan, a figure beyond the Life and Death Realm. Yet the visitor is very courteous, always bringing gifts and politely requesting the trade without any aggression."
Hearing Ye Xin’s description, Lin Qian became curious.
"There are many different races within the Sea Clan; some are very ferocious, but most of the Sea Clan have hearts as broad as the seas they live in, as long as you’re not their enemy," Wei Wushuang said from the side.
Lin Qian nodded silently, looking at Ye Xin. "Xinxin, what gifts have the Eight-Armed Sea Clan brought over these days?"
"There are five types of Lower B Pills, totaling one hundred. There are ten sets each of Lower B Primordial Weapons and Soul Devices. Also, five hundred thousand Mid-Grade Soul Crystals." Ye Xin answered immediately as Lin Qian had just asked. "According to the Third Elder, this is just a welcome gift, not the price of the battleship."
"Since they are so sincere, I’ll go meet them in person," Lin Qian said, reaching out his hand toward Ye Xin.
Ye Xin also smiled and reached out her hand toward Lin Qian.
"This is a matter for you two alone; I won’t interfere," Wei Wushuang quipped, clicking his tongue twice, then turned and left the command room first.
In the central hall of the layered buildings on the battleship’s deck—decorated richly and splendidly—a feast was already laid out. The dishes were enticing in color, fragrance, and taste, making one’s mouth water at the sight. The intoxicating aroma of wine that filled the hall made the people already seated squint slightly as they gently inhaled.
"Grandfather, why did Lady Ye decide to treat us to a feast today?" At the table sat a young man who looked similar to a member of the Human Clan, though he had eight arms with circular suckers on them.
"Give and take," an older Eight-Armed elder replied, waving one set of hands. "We’ve been visiting these past days; it’s only natural for them to reciprocate."
Following the elder’s remark, the other six members of the Eight-Armed Sea Clan at the table nodded in agreement.
While the grandfather and grandson were talking, the doors to the hall opened, and two figures walked in.
Seeing the man and woman who entered,oment of surprise showed in the eyes of the Sea Clansmembers present.
All along, the one to meet them had been Ye Xin, who possessed the battleship Empire. This suddenly appearing young man—who was he?