Han Hai Shipyard
Quan Yue and Su Ling'er did not get out of the carriage. Instead, they sat inside, observing the entire dock along the shore.
As the only port city of the Heaven Dou Empire, hundreds of sea ships were docked along the shore.
Among them, the large sea ships had hulls exceeding a hundred meters in length.
Viewed from the shore, the large ships resembled towering hills, their shadows covering a large portion of the dock.
Even the well-traveled Quan Yue and Su Ling'er were greatly shocked to see such massive man-made objects standing in the sea.
"How much money and time would it take to build such a large sea ship!"
Seeing the real sea ships, Su Ling'er realized that establishing themselves here would not be an easy task.
Quan Yue replied, "Don't worry, we can start by building smaller ships and accumulate experience.
Then, we can use the small ships to train enough sailors.
We need to eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time.
Let's start with what we can do, and slowly we can achieve the same level, or even better."
Quan Yue was calm and collected, and after seeing the large ships, he was still able to maintain a clear mind.
He had a clear plan in his mind.
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After touring most of the area, the carriage finally stopped next to a giant domed building.
Quan Yue and Su Ling'er got out of the carriage.
The domed building was more than a hundred meters high, with the main entrance fully open. The height and width of the gate were nearly a hundred meters, almost reaching the dome.
Therefore, from the front, the interior of the building was completely visible. Moreover, since there was an identical gate on the opposite side, Quan Yue and Su Ling'er could see the sea beyond the building.
The sea breeze blew through the two open gates, carrying a mixture of salty and woody scents.
Inside the building, various thick timbers were placed, along with ship skeletons still in their initial stages.
Countless workers and carpenters gathered together, filling the building with a hubbub of voices.
Their faces were filled with seriousness and dedication as they focused on their shipbuilding work.
Su Ling'er praised, "No wonder it's the largest shipyard in Han Hai City. The scale and size are even larger than the great Soul Arena in the main city."
"The shipyard is the pillar industry of Han Hai City. In this far west, even the Soul Fight Arena cannot attract more money than it.
Moreover, this Han Hai Shipyard is the largest in Han Hai City, and it manufactures medium and large ships, each of which sells for astronomical figures."
The building that Quan Yue and Su Ling'er arrived at was called Han Hai Shipyard.
More than eighty percent of the ships in Han Hai City's docks came from their hands.
"Let's go, let's go inside and take a look." Quan Yue took Su Ling'er's hand and walked into the huge building.
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Fully armed soldiers were checking all entrants at the shipyard entrance.
Due to its special importance, the Han Hai City government stood behind this shipyard.
Therefore, a significant military force was stationed here.
The searching soldiers saw that Quan Yue and Su Ling'er had extraordinary temperaments and appearances, and they became serious about the two.
"You two don't look like residents of Han Hai City. Are you here to commission a ship?"
Quan Yue smiled calmly and said, "My wife and I have indeed just moved to Han Hai City, but we plan to reside here permanently.
Therefore, we have come here to customize a ship."
The soldier understood and then said, "I see. Since this is your first time here, I will arrange someone to serve you."
Then the soldier turned to a man not far away and said, "Mr. Jiang Jun, here are two distinguished guests who want to buy a ship. Please come and receive them."
A slender but upright man turned around and replied, "No problem, please follow me."
Jiang Jun was wearing simple gray clothes, and from his appearance, he was roughly around thirty years old.
However, his presence was quite conspicuous among the group of strong and sweaty workers.
Moreover, Jiang Jun's appearance didn't quite resemble that of a Han Hai City resident; with his fair skin and tall stature, he looked more like someone from the inland.
As Jiang Jun passed by, the workers would stop what they were doing and stand at attention to salute him.
"Everyone, be careful," Jiang Jun waved, greeting the workers in a friendly tone.
Quan Yue noticed that this unremarkable young man, Jiang Jun, held considerable prestige within the shipyard.
Jiang Jun led them to a quiet room.
The room was located in a secluded corner of the shipyard, which was an open space for shipbuilding.
Only along the four walls were there rows of rooms.
In the center of the room, there were sofas for guests. Quan Yue and Su Ling'er sat down and looked around.
The room was filled with the fragrance of ink. Besides various small wooden ship sculptures, there were many blueprints and books.
"Distinguished guests, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jiang Jun, and I am the deputy director of the Han Hai Shipyard."
Jiang Jun had a gentle demeanor, refined and courteous, more like a teacher than a shipbuilder.
It was unexpected that such a slender man would be a significant figure in the shipyard.
However, why would the deputy director personally greet guests at the entrance?
A hint of doubt arose in Quan Yue's mind.
"So you're the deputy director, hello. My name is Quan Yue, and I'm here today to commission a sea vessel."
A flash of joy crossed Jiang Jun's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and asked nonchalantly, "Oh? May I ask what size of sea vessel you are looking to commission?"
"Medium size, nothing too large. But I have some high demands for the ship's strength," Quan Yue said.
"That's no problem. Our shipyard can add thick iron armor to the outside of the ship, so that even ordinary hundred-year Soul Beasts won't be able to damage the hull."
When Jiang Jun started talking about ships, he became less composed, standing up and rambling on about shipbuilding matters.
After listening to Jiang Jun's explanation, Quan Yue gained a basic understanding of ships.
Moreover, the specific design plan provided by Jiang Jun also met his requirements.
"Very well, we'll commission one directly here."
Quan Yue didn't hesitate much, choosing to commission a ship straightforwardly.
Jiang Jun didn't seem to expect Quan Yue to be so decisive. "Okay, okay, Mr. Quan, I'll go get the seal and the contract now."
With that, Jiang Jun actually left the two of them and rushed out of the room alone.
Quan Yue and Su Ling'er felt a little uneasy at Jiang Jun's behavior.
Su Ling'er asked in a low voice, "Husband, this person doesn't seem very reliable. Should we go directly to the director to commission the shipbuilding?"
Quan Yue shared the same opinion, but he didn't move. Instead, he chose to wait and see.
"Let's wait and see. It's not advantageous for us to go to the captain right now. Let's interact more with this strange deputy director; it might be more beneficial for our future."
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