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Chapter 20 - Chapter 20: Expanded Recruitment, Luo Kuan

The three of them froze, exchanged glances, and had a lively discussion.

The final conclusion: one with Far-sighted Talent, one with Ocean Affinity Talent, and one with Firearms Affinity Talent.

Far-sighted Talent grants the ability to see further during maritime voyages, as well as enhancing the ship's "perception through the mist."

Don't underestimate this ability; in many dangerous sea areas shrouded in mist, those without Far-sighted Talent might only see about ten meters ahead.

A superordinary creature could be lurking nearby, and you might not even notice.

Furthermore, Far-sighted Talent gives the ship a more proactive position.

I can spot you before you spot me, giving me the upper hand.

This is important, especially when dealing with pirates.

As for Ocean Affinity Talent, Luu Yuan already has it, but Du Ran and Ma both agreed that if the ship could sail faster, the crew would develop quicker, so the more the better.

As for the Firearms Talent, the recent ship shooting incident had scared the three crew members.

Although Fang Yu kept boasting about his amazing shield, saying he's invincible and can snipe right down the middle.

But...

Fang Yu's poor shooting where he only hit the vital spot once out of several attempts was mocked by everyone.

Having more people with Firearms Talent would be perfect for self-defense!

Alright then... So you're just saying my shooting skills are lousy?!

Fang Yu mumbled, glaring at the others, but eventually accepted the group's suggestion.

A shield is great, but having poor shooting skills is indeed... not so good.

Recruiting someone with Firearms Talent, spending Lord Points to level them up, would enhance my own firearms ability too.

Who doesn't want to be strong, long-lasting, and shoot accurately?!

"Let's happily decide on this then!"

Fang Yu waved his hand grandly, settling the matter.

He then gave his three crew members a day off. After several consecutive days at sea, it was time for the guys to have some fun.

Moreover, when sailors are on leave, sometimes they can trigger tasks and improve themselves.

It's akin to a sort of free-range rearing.

After bidding farewell to his crew, Fang Yu plunged into the recruitment market.

Uh... He glanced around and found that nearly one-third of the sailors still hadn't found a corresponding ship.

So pitiful...

Fang Yu thought to himself.

In fact, this wasn't surprising.

Each batch of crew goes through this process.

Those lucky get picked in the first round, like Du Ran, who is now level 3.

Those less fortunate wait for the second round...

And the even less fortunate wait for the third round...

The ratio of crew members to captain-lords: 9 to 1.

The initial funds for a captain are actually only enough to recruit about 2 crew members.

In the first batch, one captain picks two, leaving roughly 7 crew members.

In the second batch, captains, having completed a task and gained some wealth, return to choose some more.

And so on, until the last unlucky one is picked, marking the arrival of the next round of Blue Star sailors.

Fang Yu figured the second recruitment wave had already passed, especially since he had spent so much time at sea. Many captains had begun their second cargo missions.

So when Fang Yu entered the recruitment market, all the sailors focused their hopeful gazes on him.

Their eyes were filled with longing!

Fang Yu coughed lightly, scanning the crowd to find potential crew members matching his expectations.

"Bro, I'm a late bloomer, totally worth nurturing, and my asking price is quite cheap. Once I sign the elite crew agreement, I'll never betray!"

Just then, a familiar voice next to Fang Yu startled him.

This voice... Why does it sound so familiar?

The line... It seems the same.

Fang Yu turned his head and saw a familiar figure standing there, eagerly looking at him.

This was a young man, looking pitiful, holding a sign.

[Basic Firearms Affinity Talent, priced: 100 Copper Coins/month (crossed out), 50 Copper Coins/month, hardworking, very loyal.]

No way!

Fang Yu stared at the young man, and the young man recognized Fang Yu too.

"It's you!!"

"It's me!!"

Fang Yu was shocked.

This guy still hadn't been picked? How pitiful.

The young man was none other than the firearms talent recruit who had tried to convince Fang Yu to hire him the first time Fang Yu visited the recruitment market.

They met again.

This poor young man had lowered his monthly salary from 100 Copper Coins/month to 50 Coins/month.

At this moment, Fang Yu and the young man locked eyes.

"Bro, um... I only need 50 Copper Coins a month now, could you..."

"Alright! You're in!"

Fang Yu exhaled deeply and immediately brought the young man to his side without further ado.

The heavens must be kind.

This kid awakening the Firearms Affinity Talent, but not many captains can afford firearms, has left him stranded until now.

Fang Yu had turned him down last time.

This time, come hell or high water, he's rescuing this kid.

"Forget 50 Copper Coins, I'll give you 100 Coins/month; otherwise, it's hard just to eat..."

Fang Yu sighed, sizing up the young man.

In fact, he wanted to offer the young man more salary.

But Fang Yu thought about it, and there's no need to go overboard.

After all... Du Ran and the others might understand.

His ship is different from others.

On other ships, a crew member's main income is a monthly salary.

On his ship, what is a salary?

Various passives, exclusive cargo orders, and leadership skills allow the crew to earn handsomely. The salary is just the basic income here.

So, adjusting the salary doesn't matter much.

"Thank you, Captain, thank you, Captain!"

This young man's name was Luo Kuan.

He had been feeling down for the past few days.

He survived on his initial 50 Copper Coins, living tightly day to day.

He never expected to be so lucky, selected by a captain who even increased his pay to 100 Copper Coins.

Sob, sob, sob, the captain is truly a good person!

I, Luo Kuan, pledge my eternal loyalty to Captain Fang Yu!

Luo Kuan quickly became Fang Yu's shadow, tagging along wherever Fang Yu went recruiting other sailors.

To the point where Fang Yu sometimes felt...

This kid has some psychological scar?

Alright then...

In any case, Fang Yu rounded up his recruitment, securing the planned three crew members.

Luo Kuan, firearms talent, whom Fang Yu plans to develop into an elite crew member, boosting his firearm proficiency.

As for the other two.

One was the Ocean Affinity Talent, whose price had dropped after the second round, allowing Fang Yu to recruit an Ocean Affinity crew member for 200 Copper Coins.

The other was the Far-sighted Talent crew member at 300 Copper Coins/month.

Compared to Luo Kuan, Fang Yu doesn't plan to develop the other two into elite crew members.

With Luu Yuan as an elite Ocean Affinity crew member, that's enough.

The Far-sighted Talent remains under observation and pending; if truly needed for elite development as a captain, Fang Yu can nurture them later on.

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