Chapter 357: A Journey to the Sea
Outlying Island Shipyard.
A few days passed, and Li Qiuzhi, Ying, and Paimon came here to prepare for the new ship.
The shipyard was so large that they searched for a long time to find a workshop to build their small boats.
Walking into the workshop, Li Qiuzhi also met the shipwright who had discussed shipbuilding with him a few days ago.
It was an older master who enthusiastically led a few people to the open space outside the workshop.
There are several small boats that have been built here, ranging from open-air dinghys to fully enclosed wave boats that are not easily flooded.
Obviously, the wave boat should be the one ordered by Li Qiuzhi, and the real thing does look similar to the original book.
The main color is wood, and the other edges are painted with gold paint, which looks simple and elegant.
The "door" to enter the ship is overhead, and it is like a lid that wraps around the entire hull of the ship, and needs to be lifted to enter.
The master shipwright and several of his apprentices walked up to the frame, stood at the four corners of the hull and lifted the lid together, and then introduced Li Qiu to them:
"This lid looks a bit big, and the weight is actually about one hundred and thirty catties, so it shouldn't be too heavy for you adventurers."
Li Qiuzhi and Ying nodded, it was indeed not too heavy, and even felt that it was a little light, and they didn't know if it was strong.
As if seeing the doubts of several people, the old master smiled and said:
"Don't worry, the entire hull is made of fine maple wood, and there is no problem in defending against general winds and waves."
Maple is a wood with moderate hardness and a certain degree of flexibility, which is very versatile and is relatively qualified in shipbuilding materials.
Of course, it's not the best kind, after all, 900,000 Mora is already good for money to buy a small boat like this.
"It can carry up to five people in the cabin, but it's cramped when it's fully loaded, so it's best to have three people for comfort."
Li Qiuzhi and the others stood on the frame of the ship, and they could easily see the layout of the cabin.
The front seats, like cars on Earth, are two wooden backrest seats with simple cotton pads, which are probably not too hard to sit on.
Behind is a large empty space where you can stand a few people and put some adventure supplies.
“…… This kind of small boat is the most popular adventure boat for adventurers to explore the nearby islands, and under normal circumstances, it carries enough supplies to support a three- to five-person adventure group to go out to sea for half a month. ”
The master introduced the boat in detail, and finally said.
"I see, how do you feel about this ship?"
Li Qiuzhi is quite satisfied with the ship that has just been completed, as long as Ying and Paimon nod, they can do the final sea trial, and they can accept it if they think there is no problem.
This should be no problem.
When the boat was built, the shipyard must have tested it, and now to test it is just to let Li Qiuzhi, the buyer, see with his own eyes that the ship really has no obvious defects.
"It's a little smaller, but it's enough, so let's leave it at that."
Ying pressed her chin against her chin and her amber pupils thought down slightly, then nodded and said.
"Uh-huh." Paimon echoed with a cross-legged smile.
Now that everyone was satisfied, the shipwrights of the shipyard pushed the frame with wooden wheels at the bottom to the pier in front.
The shipyard on the outlying islands is built along the coast, so naturally there is a wharf.
Soon, this small adventure ship in the eyes of the shipwrights was tested by Li Qiuzhi himself, and its performance was indeed good.
It is worth mentioning that the ship has no sails, and the power source comes from the rotating oars at the stern of the hull, which is similar to the principle of the Death Omen, and it also needs to be driven by manpower.
Therefore, its driving speed is not fast, and it is really only suitable for sailing in the nearby seas, as the master said.
Don't think about the voyage, the supplies on the ship at a slow speed cannot support the voyage.
It is impossible for ordinary adventurers to sail from the outlying islands to the island by water, and the fresh water and food on the ship will be eaten in less than a third of the way!
Of course, this is naturally not a problem for Li Qiuzhi and them.
"The ship can be repaired at the outlying shipyard within a year, and you can get a 5% discount.
"Because the people who generally need this kind of ship are adventurers, and they go to any dangerous place, so the shipyard does not dare to arrange too much after-sales efforts for this kind of ship, I hope you understand."
The old master saw Li Qiuzhi happily make up the final payment, and reminded him in a good mood.
The potential meaning is to persuade Li Qiu to persuade them not to drive this ship to wander in too dangerous places, otherwise they will not even have the opportunity to repair the ship at a five-fold turn.
"Thank you for your concern."
Li Qiuzhi smiled lightly.
Then he drove out of the docks in this small adventure ship, alas, a total of 900,000 Mora, a little painful.
Inazuma, Inland Sea.
A small adventure boat slowly sailed in the sea area a few kilometers outside the dock area of the outlying island, and inside was naturally Li Qiuzhi, Ying, and Paimon.
"Wow, the sea is so clear and close from here, it feels like it's within reach."
Paimon looked out of the round glass window on the right with a curious expression.
"Well, the view of the sea from here is lower than that of the Death Omen." Li Qiuzhi said with a smile on his face.
"Li Qiu made me tired, so you will shake the oars!"
Ying, who was struggling to shake the oars at the stern, looked at Li Qiuzhi, who was sitting in the driver's seat and leisurely fiddling with the rudder, and said with some dissatisfaction.
"Ahem, we're already far away from the docks, and we're not afraid of using elemental power to drive and affect other people's boats, so you can stop, and then I'll push the boat away with the water element."
Li Qiuzhi coughed lightly and said.
He wasn't so inconsiderate, letting Ying rock the oars while he sat idly fiddling with the rudder.
The main thing is that he is a boy after all, and he can't wait to experience the feeling of driving a boat by himself because he likes to mention the new ship, and Ying also understands.
"You didn't say it sooner."
Ying released the propeller's hand-pushed transmission, sat down on the spot and rested for a while, and as the propeller at the stern of the boat stopped turning, the small adventure boat slowly stopped.
"Well, before heading to Yayu Island next, let's call Mona out first, with her astrology here, we don't have to worry about going the wrong way."
Li Qiuzhi said as he informed Mona in his heart as he opened the door to the "Wonderland" in the cabin.
Because it had been agreed that after Mona finished studying the galaxy she had discovered, she would have to rest for a few days to accompany Li Qiu and them to Bayu Island.
So Mona, who researched the results last night, naturally won't disagree.
He came out of the "fairyland" very quickly, and then sat down on the seat next to him, summoned the water divination plate and easily divined the direction of Bayu Island, and asked Li Qiuzhi to drive directly over there.
Li Qiuzhi looked at her with an expression that was obviously very relaxed and appropriate, it seemed that she had gained a lot after studying the operation laws of that galaxy.
He opened his golden conviction eyes and looked at Mona:
[Level: Seventy-two]
Sorry, a bit late.
(End of chapter)