After the specific details were finalized, all that was left was for Ai Si to carry out the work. Before everyone dispersed, Gu Xi glanced around at her companions.
Her gaze was sharp as a knife, and her voice was deep and firm: "The plan has been finalized, and now we only need to take the last step."
She turned to Sun Yiming, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Yiming, you go and handle the sponsorship. I believe you can manage those businessmen."
Sun Yiming raised an eyebrow, revealing a confident smile: "Don't worry, Sister Xi. I'll handle it, you can rest assured!"
Gu Xi nodded and continued, "For tomorrow's game competition, I plan to offer a weapon and 500 gold coins as prizes. That should encourage the sea monsters and deep-sea creatures to participate actively, right?"
Luman exclaimed, "500 gold coins? Sister Xi, isn't that a bit too extravagant?"
"You have to give up something to gain something. This little investment is nothing," Gu Xi said calmly.
Sun Yiming rubbed his hands together, excited. "Alright! I'll go right now."
After saying that, he turned and left to contact the merchants.
Sun Yiming arrived at the area where the merchants were gathered, only to find that these usually arrogant guys were now huddled together, their faces filled with anxiety.
"Bosses," Sun Yiming grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, "how are you feeling today?"
A chubby merchant trembled as he said, "Sun... Sun Yiming, you've finally arrived. You weren't here then, I didn't see you..."
Sun Yiming feigned surprise: "I've heard about it, but isn't this a good thing? Let them handle the competition themselves, and we can just wait for them to make the purchase."
The merchants looked at each other awkwardly. After all, everyone wanted to sell at a higher price, but with the actions of the Seahorse and Manatee tribes today, how could they expect other deep-sea tribes to buy their goods? All the attention had turned to the fighting deep-sea tribes.
Moreover, if this fight were to break out on the spot, wouldn't they be blown away?
That's so dangerous!
But we had no choice but to do it. If we missed this opportunity, who knows when the next one would come?
Businessmen are good at seizing opportunities; although they may be afraid, they will certainly not back down.
Sun Yiming's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Everyone, today's events have surely made you see the situation clearly. Wasn't Sister Gu's previous arrangement precisely to protect you?"
The merchants nodded in agreement, and one of them said regretfully, "Yes, we were too naive before. If it weren't for Sister Xi, we would probably have been eaten alive by those deep-sea creatures by now."
Sun Yiming nodded in satisfaction. "Now that you understand, it's time to show your appreciation. There's a game competition tomorrow, and we need your sponsorship of some prizes. What do you say?"
The businessmen looked at each other.
"Sponsorship? Is it the kind of sponsorship we understand?" a businessman stepped forward and asked.
“That’s right, or you can give your goods to deep-sea creatures or sea beasts who are willing to wear them,” Sun Yiming added.
The merchants whispered among themselves, discussing the feasibility of the matter.
Offering money directly is definitely the fastest way. Offering items would require finding sea monsters or deep-sea creatures, but they are not keen on making direct contact right now, and with such a tight schedule, there isn't enough time to find suitable fish to choose from.
But giving up doesn't make sense either. After all, Sun Yiming has already made it clear that this is most likely Sister Xi's idea. Sister Xi's sudden addition of these activities must have a purpose, and judging from the previous special training, this purpose is definitely for everyone's benefit.
Sister Renxi has gone to such lengths; it's unreasonable for them to keep making excuses!
The last one, a tall, thin man, stepped forward: "Boss Sun, how about this? I'll offer 10 gold coins, plus some rare items."
Other merchants also expressed their support, some offering precious underwater jewels, others contributing rare underwater plants.
Sun Yiming nodded in satisfaction, secretly pleased. These guys have finally gotten it; although it's not much, it's better than nothing.
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