The speaker was a merchant - Liu Sanqiang.
âHow do you know all of this?â Someone asked since he looked weak and insignificant.
âHaha, I, Liu Sanqiang, am good at three things - eating, doing errands perfectly, and being trustworthy. Gentlemen, would you like to buy an embark pass? This is a rare opportunity, donât miss it.â
âEmbark pass? First time Iâve heard of this. What is it?â Many ancestors were interested.
âIt is exactly what it sounds like, hehe, but to put it frankly, it is used for running. For example, when you wish to get off this ship, we can set up a time, or not, it doesnât matter. Basically, when you want to leave, I will be there to take you away. Of course, the price is negotiable, relative to the level of danger.â
âEmbark pass, huhâ¦â People liked this name since it sounded better than âescape passâ.
Naturally, some didnât believe him due to his appearance, thinking that he was a scammer.
Thus, not a single soul bought a pass from him.
âEmbark pass, only one for sale today so please hurry, thereâs no second chance. Donât miss this opportunity and be filled with regrets in the Yellow River.â Sanqiang shouted as loud as possible.
âLook, Fiercest is over there.â Something else was attracting everyoneâs attention.
It turned out that Li Qiyeâs group didnât get far. They seemed to be going on a stroll, not scouting this expedition ship.
âHey, brat, come over here, now!â The bull heard Sanqiang and gestured for him to come over.
Sanqiangâs expression soured after seeing this group. Alas, he had no choice but to acquiesce.
âWhatâs going on, Sirsâ¦?â Sanqiang had a smile that was uglier than if he were crying.
Of course, only the bull bothered to tease him. Li Qiye focused on feeling the ship instead.
Sanqiang was right. This expedition ship acted as an independent world with its own celestial system.
Thus, Fire Ancestor wasnât just riding a ship into Uncrossable Expanse. They controlled an entire world to get there.
âBrat, arenât you selling an embark pass? How much?â The bull smiled deviously.
âSirs, I only have one, just one. Itâs not right for your group.â Sanqiang still had the same painful expression.
Li Qiye took his entry ticket last time and didnât pay him a single coin.
âWhat? You think we canât afford it?â The bull glared at him.
âOf, of course not! Your group is as wealthy as can be, paying a billion isnât a problem, a completely insignificant amount. I would never dare to think of such a thing.â Sanqiang immediately flattered before murmuring to himself: âBut still didnât pay for the ticket last timeâ¦â
âWhat did you say?â The bull said aggressively as if wanting to make mincemeat out of Sanqiang.
âI didnât say anything.â He replied with haste.
âOkay, stop bullying him.â Li Qiye shook his head and joined in: âYou got enough from me already, be content and stop selling tickets.â
âYouâre right, Sir, my mistake.â Sanqiang seemed more respectful towards Li Qiye than the bull.
âBrat, are you treating him differently because he got money? Youâre looking down on me?â The bull became unhappy.
âOf course not, my respect for you is as unending as the current of a great river. You are the king of Sacred Mountain, the lord of the ages, no one can compare to youâ¦â Sanqiang immediately went to work.
The bull seemed satisfied and nodded repeatedly. It eventually said: âHowever, I am buying this ticket of yours.â
âSir, you donât need this ticket at all. Just one stomp of yours is enough to move anywhere. Nothing can ever hold you back.â Sanqiang begged for forgiveness.
âNo, itâs not for me. Itâs for my disciple.â The bull gestured at the girl sitting on his back.
âWellâ¦â Sanqiang stared at Liu Yanbai and hesitated.
âSir, arenât you here? The lady will be perfectly fine under your protection and wonât need a ticket.â He smiled wryly.
âHaha, you didnât specify a time limit to the ticket. She can use it in the next three million years if she wants to.â The bull laughed.
âSir, Iâm afraid I will be nothing more than dust after three million years.â Sanqiang didnât expect this.
âThatâs okay, your clan will still be around to carry it out. Name the price now.â The bull said.
Donât underestimate the bull. It was probably richer than any dao system.
â...â Sanqiang didnât dare to say the price.
âMake it free.â Li Qiye chimed in again.
âFr-free?!â Sanqiang started stammering in response: âSir, thatâs, thatâs funny.â
âIâm not joking around, it will be free.â Li Qiye asserted.
âSir, remember, I have family members to take care of. Weâre barely getting by with my little earning, giving it for free will starve us.â Sanqiang put on a pitiful expression.
âThatâs fine, starve then.â Li Qiye said: âBusiness is always about making a profit but there are exceptions where morality comes into play. The stonecarvers contributed greatly to Immortal Lineage, and Bao Pu, in particular, is the first vanguard who blew away the fog and mist. This is a merit that should never be forgotten, so look at this girl again, should the ticket be free or not? Do the right thing to not ruin your shopâs reputation.â
His voice was calm but this definitely was a criticism.
Sanqiang stood in a daze, unable to respond.
âBrat, did you hear him? The bull became serious, no longer messing around.
Sanqiang regained his wits and took a deep breath. He bowed towards Li Qiye and said: âThank you for your guidance, Sir. Iâve memorized these words and we will not forget about morality even when doing business. Please forgive me for my shallowness.â
Having said that, he took out an old badge and presented it to Liu Yanbai with both hands: âThis badge is a token of my sincerity and can be considered the embark pass. You can use it whenever you want.â
His solemn expression indicated the preciousness of this badge.
Liu Yanbai didnât dare to take it. She glanced over at Li Qiye then her master, waiting for their direction.
âTake it.â Li Qiye nodded.
âMmm, thatâs more like it, brat. At least you still have a little conscience and know where to stop.â The bull agreed.
Yanbai finally accepted the badge from Sanqiang.
âLetâs go.â Li Qiye waved his sleeve and stopped picking on Sanqiang.
âSirs, remember, Iâll be around if you ever need an errand boy or have some business to do.â Sanqiang smiled and ran away with haste.
âHaha, the brat learns quick.â The bull shook its head.
âEmbark pass, just one! Donât miss this chance!â Sanqiang started advertising to the other experts.