Chapter 179

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"How is it? Can it be done?" Lian Yun saw the expression of the dwarf elder and felt that the matter had been resolved.

The dwarf elder was silent for a while, then he slammed the table and said excitedly, "It's a challenge! I love it!"

"Would you mind telling me where this is going to be used?" The elder looked up, his face bright and energetic.

Lian Yun nodded and told him about the town's power grid. The elder grew more and more excited as he listened. Finally, he stood up and asked in a pleading tone, "Do you think we dwarves can take on this job?"

Lian Yun was stunned: "You mean this blueprint..."

"No! I mean your town's 'power grid'! I've never heard of such a thing. If you let us participate and bring this technology back, we can work for free!"

The dwarves were very persistent in their pursuit of skills, something Lian Yun had not expected.

"Let me think about it..." The elder touched his chin. "Since you need this thing as the most important component, we will do our best to make it. How about this? If you give us the technology for the power grid, we can waive your town's order fees for the next six months."

"How is it?" He couldn't wait to get Lian Yun's affirmative answer.

Lian Yun nodded under his gaze.

"Of course."

She would definitely not lose money in this deal. She had originally planned to let the dwarves take over this job, and Lian Yun was planning to roll out the power grid across the entire continent.

Lian Yun didn't intend to cheat him: "There's no need to waive the order fee. We don't need the money."

The elder was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly: "...Okay."

Lian Yun glanced at Lanna and said to the elder, "Then we'll leave first. Please study this carefully. I'll have a way to invite you back to our town in half a month."

"good……"

"etc!"

The moment they pushed the door open and prepared to leave, the elder suddenly called them.

He put his hands behind his back and paced around the room with his head down. Lian Yun waited patiently for him to walk a few laps.

"...Follow me."

The elder didn't look at them again. He said something to himself and turned away.

The back door of the house was propped up by a heavy wooden board. Lanna went over to help with the handle and just as he put it aside, he saw the elder push the back door open without saying a word.

The three followed.

The spacious backyard was covered with black cloth, blocking out the sunlight. In the middle of the yard stood an object tightly covered with black cloth. It was so huge that no one could guess what it was.

The elder stood there, looking at it silently, as if he was looking at an old friend he hadn't seen for a long time.

After a few seconds, he waved to A Yue and asked him to lift the black cloth.

The dust on the black cloth was shaken off, and the things hidden underneath were completely revealed to everyone.

It was a ship of a strange shape.

It is not the common crescent shape. Its two corners are slightly blunt, and each end is inlaid with a finishing touch of a gem. The wooden oars are fixed on both sides of the boat. There is a thin groove inside the oar handle, which is filled with some melted metal and emits a faint light.

The hull is a plain wooden color, but the overall look exudes an elegant and grand feel.

"What is this...?" Lian Yun asked softly.

The elder looked at the boat, his eyes moist and a little lost in thought: "The deep sea is not only your yearning, but also my lifelong pain."

In the years after his wife's death, he could not let go of this deep regret.

He not only resented his wife's kindness and hated those people who overestimated their own abilities, but also regretted his own lack of skills in countless late nights.

He had thought countless times, if his ship had a firm direction, was extremely strong, if it was the best ship in the world, would his wife still die?

During those years, he worked day and night in his backyard trying to build the "best boat" to fill the gap in his heart.

But he also knew that no matter how good the boat he made, his wife would not come back, and he did not have the courage to let the boat see the world.

This is the most painful secret in his heart.

The elder's actions were tantamount to opening up his own scars.

Lian Yun looked at the boat, his expression slightly changing.

She understood clearly what this ship meant to her. With it, she could try to reach the deep sea.

Even if it's just a slim possibility.

"No need to thank me." The elder wiped his face and said stiffly, "I just gave you this ship. I have no responsibility for your life or death."

Lian Yun smiled and said, "Okay."

In fact, since he was willing to give himself this ship, he must have some confidence in it.

"Also, don't blame me for not warning you. Even if you can reach the deep sea, you won't actually find the mermaids," the elder said. "A curse is a curse, not a joke."

This was the second time he mentioned "curse", and Lian Yun couldn't help but guess that he might know more.

But when Lian Yun really asked, the elder shook his head: "The mermaids and humans have cut off communication. This is the only thing I know. As for why I am so sure of its effectiveness?"

"That was a curse cast by the mermaid leader, child. The power of every tribe's leader should not be underestimated. If you know the Elf Queen, you should be familiar with what I am saying."

Lian Yun was stunned.

The dwarf elder was right. Both the orc leader and the elven queen possessed unique and powerful abilities.

But Lian Yun thought of another level.

Ford's skin color can affect the air around him, but this also causes his mood swings to be extreme and violent.

The Elf Queen has super healing abilities, but they require a long recovery period.

Even though they are as isolated from the world as the mermaids, they still fulfill their vows by pleading with the Tree of Life.

The mermaid leader was able to keep the curse going for hundreds of years, so there must have been some sacrifices or help.

After returning, Lian Yun mentioned this idea to a few people.

Lina guessed that the mermaid leader also had some treasure similar to a guardian beast.

Yi Ke felt that since the mermaid leader acted so decisively and cursed for such a long time, it must have cost him a lot of lives.

...and everything can only be known after going to the deep sea.

Because lobsters kept appearing, A Yue didn't dare let Lian Yun and the others go into the water.

It was not until half a month later that the frequency of lobster appearances began to gradually decrease. A Yue released the fence and took people to the shallow water area to test the water. After confirming that there was no problem, he agreed to let the few people who were impatient to go into the water.

Lian Yun and his companions finally pushed the boat made by the elder to the seaside.

At the same time, the elders led the dwarves to produce matching screws and nuts, and put them into practice. They found that they were indeed usable, and then submitted them to Lian Yun.

Lian Yun happily spoke to Luo and told him not to worry anymore as the parts problem had been solved.

Luo's voice was filled with a smile as he told her the good news.

Luo's eyesight has recovered halfway.

"I can't wait to see you and what the town looks like." Luo said softly.

Lian Yun smiled and replied, "Soon."

Lian Yun also gained a new skill - [Gem Debuff] due to completing the task [Industry is the Second Productive Force (II)].

Its usage is the same as similar gem positive buffs. It can be applied to gem jewelry and has the effect of affecting emotions.

However, Lian Yun couldn't think of where it could be used for the time being.

The ship was not very big. To ensure safety, Lian Yun did not let everyone go. He only brought Lana, Mogo and Lina. Iko and Hera were left in Yuewan City to accompany Gerry.

They got on the boat, and as Lanna and Mogo swung the oars, the whole boat suddenly rushed forward, and in the blink of an eye it was several meters away from the shore.

Lina: “?”

Lian Yun clung to the side of the boat, stabilized his body, and glanced towards the shore.

The dwarf elder standing in the crowd touched his nose and spread his hands, indicating that he did not expect the effect to be so good this time.

Lian Yun was helpless: "Then let's go to the deep sea at full speed."

This type of brake-type rowing is too easy to make you seasick, so it’s better not to stop and just row straight ahead.

Until I could no longer see the shore, nor could I see Yuewan City. The azure sea water had no bottom. Looking down, there was only a vast expanse of blue.

Lanna and Mogo also stopped.

Several people sat on the boat, drifting with the tiny waves, feeling a little confused for a moment.

Lina moved from one end of the boat to Lian Yun's side: "Sister, are we there yet?"

At this time, Lian Yun's task panel popped up -

[Side Quest - Raging Tide (Part 2) (Completed): Congratulations on reaching the deep sea and successfully reaching a new milestone. To help you successfully meet the mermaids, I'm giving you a bonus skill. Check it out!]