Leaving Long Ring Long Land, after several days of sailing, Water 7 finally arrived.
Water 7 is world-renowned for its extremely developed shipbuilding industry, gathering the world's top shipbuilders who possess exquisite skills and rich experience, capable of constructing various types of ships, from ordinary merchant ships to powerful warships, and even the legendary Dream Ship.
"We've finally reached Water 7. The greatest use of the Infinite Space ends here."
Yun Lie stretched lazily, his voice full of excitement.
This ship's original construction technology wasn't high, and now its power is insufficient, and its endurance can't keep up with the team's sailing pace.
Although it hasn't reached the point of complete scrap, on the perilous open sea, it's indeed difficult to support longer voyages.
On the open sea, the most important thing is undoubtedly the ship; a good ship is a guarantee of safety for sea travel.
After being battered by various currents, although the Infinite Space hadn't reached its last gasp, it would be difficult to support future voyages.
Nami gently caressed the mottled ship's hull, her voice tinged with sadness: "Can the Infinite Space really not sail anymore?"
After all, this was the old ship that set sail from Coco Village, and her feelings for it were deeper than anyone else's.
But as a professional navigator, she clearly understood the importance of a reliable ship for sea travel and was even more aware of the severe damage to this ship.
"Yun Lie, why don't we just build a new ship!" Karina suddenly linked her arm through his and pouted, "Put the Infinite Space into the storage space. The gold we got on Sky Island is just a drop in the bucket for building a new ship."
This suggestion immediately received everyone's approval; they all thought it was feasible. Anyway, there was plenty of room in the Infinite Space, more than enough to accommodate an Infinite Space.
"Then I'll listen to you all." Yun Lie smiled dotingly.
This was also a good solution. The gold obtained on Sky Island, converted into beli, could be described as an astronomical figure.
Since the Infinite Space carried their hopes, they would simply build a new one. The inner world did not lack space for the Infinite Space!
"Since it's decided, I'll go contact the shipbuilding company."
With a goal in mind, Yun Lie said.
"I want to taste all the delicacies of this city and buy the freshest ingredients!" Nojiko's eyes lit up as she waved her recipe book in her hand.
Karina spun around, her skirt swirling: "I'm going to pick out the prettiest clothes and find a few instruments with exquisite sound!" She then winked at Mikita.
Mitsuri gently caressed the medical book in her arms, her voice filled with anticipation: "The library in Water 7 must hide many rare medical texts; I need to go and enrich myself."
Mikita opened her parasol and linked arms with Karina: "Then I'll go with you! It's a good chance to see if there are any new style dresses."
"The gold... it must be exchanged for beli quickly!" Nami stared into the distance, two shimmering beli symbols flashing in her eyes, her fingers unconsciously rubbing her money pouch.
Robin's lips curved into a gentle arc as she looked at Mitsuri and said: "I'll go to the library with you; perhaps we can find some interesting ancient books."
No sooner had she spoken than "Squeak, squeak, squeak!" A nimble figure flashed by, and Little Kong was already perched steadily on Nojiko's shoulder, its furry paws waving incessantly, its round eyes darting towards the recipe book in her arms.
Its urgent chirps clearly held an eager desire for street food.
Seeing this, Yun Lie's lips curved into a helpless smile: "You're such a clever one, knowing that following Nojiko means good food."
He reached out and lightly tapped Little Kong's head, which earned him a displeased squeak of protest from the little guy.
After everyone decided on the time and meeting point, they scattered like birds in an instant.
Amidst the clamor of the port, Nojiko, with an eager Little Kong, rushed towards the food street; Karina and Mikita's laughter drifted towards the clothing store, while Nami, clutching the bag of gold tightly, hurried towards the exchange office.
.......
Water 7 truly lived up to its reputation as a city whose shipbuilding industry was unparalleled in the world. Anyone you stopped on the street could expertly point you in the direction of the Galley-La Company.
Yun Lie gave up using his spatial ability and instead rented a Bull—this amphibious creature had a flat, broad back and was a capable assistant for locals transporting goods and traveling through the streets.
Yun Lie admired Water 7 as he headed towards the shipbuilding company of Water 7.
Galley-La, the name of the shipbuilding company.
With gold paving the way, Yun Lie quickly met the company's general manager, who was also the mayor of Water 7—Iceberg.
Upon learning that Yun Lie wanted to build a ship made entirely of Adam Wood, Iceberg decided to personally receive him.
Ultimately, both parties finalized the deal: for two billion beli, the Galley-La Company would construct a ship that met all of Yun Lie's requirements.
However, there was one condition: Yun Lie had to pay a deposit of one billion beli first, and then pay the remaining one billion beli once the ship was built.
Two billion beli could also be paid in gold, but it would be calculated at one-tenth below the market price of gold.
Yun Lie agreed without hesitation, as it saved him the step of converting gold into beli.
Moreover, the exchange offices outside would definitely have a trap for converting gold into beli, likely at more than one-tenth below the market price.
Finally, the contract was signed.
The shipbuilding period was two and a half months, meaning Yun Lie could pick up the new ship in at most two and a half months.
.......
No sooner had he left the shipbuilding company than a flash of lightning appeared before him.
"This is bad, Yun Lie! You told me to keep an eye on Robin, and just now, Robin secretly left with a woman. She looked very unwilling, she might have been threatened!"
The lightning was Nami, and at this moment, Nami's face was filled with anxiety.
"As expected, it still came. You and Mikita continue to shop; I'll handle Robin's situation."
Yun Lie sighed after speaking, quickly sensed Robin's location, and instantly tore open space to leave.
A ship at the port, about to set sail.
Robin hung her head, as if her soul had been drawn out, mechanically following the beautiful woman with golden wavy hair onto a pitch-black sailboat.
"Robin, have you forgotten what I told you so quickly?"
A cold voice suddenly rang out, and Yun Lie's figure appeared on the deck without warning, perfectly blocking Robin's path.
Robin, immersed in a trance, had no time to react and crashed straight into his firm embrace, her entire being like a marionette.
"You, you shouldn't have come." Robin looked up, her eyes filled with bitterness and despair, her voice hoarse as if squeezed from deep within her throat.
"Shichibukai Yun Lie, I am the wo—" The blonde beauty was about to speak when a silver light flashed.
The next second, her figure vanished from the spot without a trace, leaving only half of her unfinished sentence to dissipate in the salty sea breeze.