Chapter 159 - 125: The Infinite Uses of Ark Coins!

Ever since the new nation was established, Seagull City has had many new regulations.

No kneeling when facing high-ranking officials, no marking oneself or one’s children for sale, no public defecation...

Lin Lan’s simplified laws have already been initially implemented in the Southern Territory, deeply instilling these trivial regulations in people’s hearts through the night-and-day promotion by the Civilian Corps.

Now everyone knows Seagull City is an orderly and clean city.

Lin Lan strolled along the bustling coastline with two girls and a machinette.

The streets were crowded, neat, and bright, with people wearing tidy and thick robes hurriedly going about.

Lin Lan did not wear the meticulously crafted noble attire; instead, he wore a plain light-colored robe, looking no different from the common folk.

"Deep Sea Treasures! Rare finds from the route Red Candlelight!"

"Golden Silk Gauze Clothing from Rosa Kingdom! Dresses only fit for the princesses of the local Royal Court!"

"Varieties of fish from Thorn Cloud Valley, tender meat!"

The hawkers’ calls were incessant.

With the opening of Seagull Port, Charles significantly reduced the recent trade tax to quickly spread the influence of Ark Kingdom.

The alleys next to the coastline have turned into a free trade zone.

Many sailors have rented civilians’ houses, displaying their maritime bounty on temporary stalls.

This is also the survival path for the low-level sailors; they drift between small countries as they don’t own shops.

However, the local people in this zone are rare; it’s mainly sailors trading amongst themselves, meeting different needs.

Lin Lan’s stroll did not attract attention, as he had never formally appeared before the sailors.

Numerous novel trinkets caught Lin Lan’s eye.

Wendy closely followed the gray-haired youth’s side, looking around; it was clear the girl with long black hair was both nervous and happy.

Lin Lan curiously squatted in front of a stall, picking up a pretty red crystal.

[Identifying item for you!]

[Item: Red-stained candle stone]

[Quality: Gray]

[Description: What can a broken stone have as a description?]

"These are Deep Sea Treasures that bring good fortune, buy each of your beautiful companions one!"

The vendor secretly scrutinized Lin Lan’s appearance and clothes.

Though his clothes were cheap, the three beauties by the side of this gray-haired boy made him seem like the son of a noble from the Alliance.

His eyes shifted, deeply sighed, and his eyes seemed to brew sorrow: "Originally, each gemstone would cost at least twenty Bright Gold Coins, but my friend died on the journey, and I intend to quickly raise money for his funeral..."

His eyes turned red, and he gritted his teeth: "I’ll take the loss; now each gemstone only requires twenty Ark Coins!"

Lin Lan: ...

Bro, you’re quite the actor, selling sob stories?

He glanced over, the stall was full of gray-quality broken stones.

"Since these can bring good fortune, why did your friend die miserably?"

Next to him, Lucia suddenly remarked: "These stones aren’t stained with his blood, are they?"

The vendor’s face instantly turned bright red.

"I can’t afford it."

Lin Lan put down the stone, decisively blocking the salesperson: "I’m actually a student at White Tower Academy, can you give me one as a memento?"

"You! You cold-blooded folks with no vision!"

The vendor lashed out angrily, waving his hand in frustration: "Go away, go away! Don’t touch if you can’t buy!"

He didn’t dare to shout loudly or curse.

Two-meter-tall Sun Warriors clad in golden armor were stationed not far away.

Under Ed’s directive, the Sun Legion had already stationed in the trading area.

The victorious battle of Camelot Royal City had thoroughly instilled an invincible aura into the Decurions, and the warriors tightly gripped their exaggeratedly shaped giant weapons, coldly watching each stall.

A few guys who previously planned to cause trouble had already been hung high on the conspicuous spot at the dock.

No one dared to touch the rules set by Lord Roland here.

Facing the futile wrath of the unscrupulous merchant, Lin Lan just smiled slightly and continued to browse other stalls.

Wendy kept pace; Lucia was evidently experienced, skipping around everywhere with her sleeves fluttering.

"Oh! It’s Roro Fish from Thorn Cloud Valley!"

The girl’s eyes suddenly brightened, squeezing in front of a stall, practically drooling: "These fish are hard to catch..."

"Customers have a good eye, clearly seasoned in navigating the seas for years!"

The stall owner was a burly man with strong arms and sun-darkened skin.

The man said in a muffled voice: "These treasures are fresh, caught on the boat a few days ago."

Lin Lan squatted beside Lucia, looking closely.

Inside the sealed glass box swam dozens of white fish with two pairs of wings, this thing was round-headed and round-tailed, with a vacant gaze, looking quite ugly.

"Lin Lan, Lin Lan, these fish are super tasty!"

Lucia tugged Lin Lan’s sleeve, her gaze anxious.

"How much?" Lin Lan looked up.

"One Roro Fish for five Ark Coins, non-negotiable."

The burly man answered faintly, adding in a deep voice: "Plus, my shop only accepts Ark Coins, not Bright Gold Coins."

At this moment, another Rosa Kingdom merchant wearing a headscarf beside the stall suddenly panicked.

"Where are there so many Ark Coins now?"

He glared: "Are you an idiot? You won’t sell for one Bright Gold Coin per fish!"