Chapter 559 Preparation
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For Li Shiyue, June 15th is the system trading day, which is twice a month.
After midnight, Li Shiyue immediately immersed herself in the system and contacted the domineering CEO Hu Sheng in the dungeon world through the friends interface.
After receiving Hu Sheng's reply, Li Shiyue immediately connected with Hu Sheng via video call.
In just a few seconds, Li Shiyue saw a man in a sharp suit appear on the screen in the system.
Hu Sheng looked tired, but when he saw Li Shiyue, he smiled and said, "Shiyue, how have you been?"
I've already prepared the goods you ordered last time.
As per your request, three modern steel fishing boats, approximately thirty meters in length, have undergone basic reinforcement and renovation. They are suitable for near-shore navigation, are relatively easy to operate, and are equipped with basic navigation and refrigeration equipment for the catch.
In this ghostly world, it really took me a lot of effort to get these things.
I'll send it to you separately, take a look.
Li Shiyue simultaneously opened her friends list, clicked on Hu Sheng's interface, and saw the pictures and data he had sent—three-dimensional images and data of three streamlined fishing boats.
Li Shiyue opened each picture carefully. Although he couldn't understand the technical terms, the steel hull and clear equipment descriptions in the pictures were far superior to the rudimentary wooden boats of Li Shiyue's time.
“Very good, Mr. Hu,” Li Shiyue nodded, “How about the price?”
"It's the number we agreed on."
Hu Sheng quoted a figure, "Considering the difficulty and volume of obtaining these supplies, this price is very fair."
Li Shiyue did not hesitate for long.
She confirmed the deal immediately.
After the "clattering" sound of gold coins falling, Li Shiyue's system gold coins decreased by one digit.
At the same time, three miniature fishing boat models appeared in her system inventory.
After completing the transaction with Hu Sheng, the two agreed on the details of their next transaction in the last minute of the transaction time.
Then, Li Shiyue contacted Bai Zixuan again.
Bai Zixuan quickly connected with the microphone, but on Li Shiyue's system screen, what appeared was not Bai Zixuan's extraordinary face, but a mountain cliff shrouded in mist.
Just as Li Shiyue was about to ask a question, Bai Zixuan appeared on the screen, dressed in flowing blue robes and exuding an otherworldly aura.
"Sister October!"
Bai Zixuan was very happy to see Li Shiyue.
Li Shiyue was genuinely afraid of Bai Zixuan's habit of putting on an act at the drop of a hat. She quickly nodded in response to Bai Zixuan's call, and then immediately asked, "Daoist Master, how is that 'spiritual energy motor' I told you about last time? Is it possible to refine it?"
Hearing Li Shiyue bring up serious matters, Bai Zixuan straightened his expression slightly, "I tried to improve the 'spiritual energy motor' you mentioned last time."
Combining a simple spirit-gathering array with conversion runes, the efficiency was even higher than expected, and the ability to sustain navigation was stronger.
While it can't compare to true flying artifacts or water-controlling treasures, it's far superior to the sailboats of your world when propelling ordinary ships!
After saying this, Bai Zixuan took out a modified "spiritual energy motor" directly from his Qiankun bag.
Then, he directly showed this cylindrical object, about the size of a millstone, which looked like it was cast in bronze and had intricate patterns engraved on its surface. There was a device on it that seemed to have a faint glow flowing around it.
"These motors can be driven by embedding only a small amount of spirit stones."
I made five; you can try them out first to see how they work.
If it works well afterwards, you can place another order with me!
Li Shiyue was overjoyed.
This is exactly what she needs!
With this wind-free power source, she will be able to lead the Xuanjia Army's fleet at sea with a great advantage in maneuverability, which will be a great asset in both pursuing Japanese pirates and dealing with complex sea conditions.
After settling the transaction with the system's gold coins, the five "spiritual motors" were also stored in Li Shiyue's system inventory.
With the transaction completed with Bai Zixuan, Li Shiyue felt much more at ease.
Three modern fishing boats and five spiritual energy motors from the cultivation world will form the core foundation for her to build maritime power in Jian'an.
After noting down what Bai Zixuan would need for the next transaction, Li Shiyue chatted with him for a while before muting her microphone before the transaction ended.
The following day, Li Shiyue instructed Sun Xiaoliu to announce to all the Xuanjia Army soldiers in Jian'an that the special forces selection competition for "Xuanjia Elite Warriors" would be held in the latter half of this month on a chosen auspicious day!
"The Japanese pirates were no ordinary bandits; they were cunning and fierce, swift in and elusive, and particularly adept at naval warfare and small-scale raids."
If my Xuanjia Army only trains according to the old methods of the Zhenjun Army, it will be difficult to cope with this situation.
Li Shiyue sat in the study and said this to Sun Xiaoliu and Chen Yong.
"Therefore, I must select the best among our own people to deal with future Japanese pirate invasions!"
"General, can everyone sign up?"
Seeing Li Shiyue nod, Sun Xiaoliu asked again, "If it's for fighting the Japanese pirates in the future, then you'll need to be proficient in swimming."
Li Shiyue nodded again, "I intend to select two groups of people."
One group is called the "Black Armor Elite Warriors," specializing in maritime special operations!
They need to be proficient in swimming, boat handling, diving, combat, and even underwater sabotage and amphibious surprise attacks!
What I need is a sharp dagger for the sea, capable of taking the enemy's head even in the most turbulent waves!
Chen Yong and Sun Xiaoliu were both surprised when they heard what Li Shiyue said. They hadn't expected Li Shiyue to have such high standards.
"The other group is called 'Mysterious Armored Dark Blades,' which specializes in land reconnaissance and sabotage!"
Must be able to trek through mountains and rivers, lie in wait, survive in the wild, and carry out precise assassinations!
What I need is a land-based tiger capable of penetrating deep behind enemy lines and achieving maximum results with minimal losses!
Li Shiyue's business in Jian'an had only just begun to take shape when the storm in Jinzhou was already brewing.
Under these circumstances, Li Shiyue could only grip the knife tightly in her hand and cast her gaze toward the vast and boundless sea.
She knew that only by being strong enough could she navigate the turbulent world and protect her own little corner of the universe.
The next step for the Xuanjia Army is to select the best soldiers and train them step by step to ensure that Li Shiyue's plans for the future of Jian'an proceed smoothly.
Before noon, Sun Xiaoliu had already sent out invitations to all the Xuanjia Army soldiers in Jian'an Prefecture to sign up, based on what Li Shiyue had said.
The news caused an uproar throughout the army, followed by an unprecedented frenzy.
Although the Xuanjia Army had heard Li Shiyue say on New Year's Eve that there would be a special forces selection competition, it was already July, and half a year had passed, and they had not heard any news about the selection competition.
Many soldiers thought that Li Shiyue had long forgotten about this matter.
Now!
The selection competition is finally about to begin!
Many soldiers who considered themselves capable ignited a burning flame in their eyes.
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