Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls Chapter 680 - 339: Essence Feast Company, Illusion

Finally managing to lose the Blue Star Navigators, Fang Yu tilted his head and checked the time.

He hadn't anticipated that being mobbed by fans and forced into photos would consume nearly 45 minutes of his day.

Yet, a curious trend emerged: upon entering the Ocean World, many of the Blue Star Navigators' celebrity-obsessed behaviors seemingly carried over.

The twist here is that the idols people now fawn over are not glamorous celebrities, but rather captains renowned for their formidable combat prowess.

If it were merely about elevated status, that would be one thing.

The public, however, gravitated towards those Blue Star Captains whose fighting skills transcended their given ranks, enabling them to triumph against opponents of higher cultivation.

A certain 'genius' aura seemed to cling to these Blue Star Captains, compelling onlookers to offer them admiration.

Despite Fang Yu's persistent requests for those compiling the power rankings to exclude his name, they remained steadfastly unyielding.

It appeared those compilers were as tenacious as stubborn candy, refusing to remove Fang Yu's name from their lists.

Unintentionally, Fang Yu himself had garnered a notable celebrity effect.

Fang Yu shook his head, finding this unintended fame more of a nuisance than a benefit.

However, at this opportune moment, he had successfully evaded the Blue Star Navigators and could now proceed to the next company to finalize a contract for war resources.

On a related note...

Fang Yu's gaze fell upon the rather meager amount of Gold Coins displayed on his status panel, leading him to contemplate asking the boss for additional discounts later.

After all, he held a connection to the 'Old Man,' a fact that couldn't be easily dismissed.

The proprietor of Essence Feast would find it difficult to refuse him, or at the very least, offer deference to the Old Man's influence.

Lost in thought, Fang Yu continued his journey and soon found himself before a towering building.

In front of this edifice, a seemingly endless stream of people flowed, and the queue snaking from the entrance was even longer than the one at Sky Dome Technology.

Observing the immense queue and its glacial progress, Fang Yu clicked his tongue in mild disbelief.

This line must stretch for several hundred meters, surely?

Judging by the current pace, it would take many hours just to reach the front.

"Little brother, interested in acquiring the three vital resources?"

As Fang Yu stood contemplating, a man clad in a trench coat, despite the sweltering heat, sidled up to him and murmured in a hushed tone:

"Freshly stocked three major resources, no need to queue, purchase now, receive immediately."

Fang Yu blinked in surprise, a sense of familiarity washing over him, and he inquired skeptically, "What's the price?"

The man flashed a grin before whispering, "Extraordinary Essence, 1kg for 100 Gold Coins. Essence of Flesh and Blood..."

"Hold on!"

Fang Yu swiftly cut him off, shaking his head. "You're charging double the price of Essence Feast! Is this some kind of daylight robbery?"

Ordinarily, Extraordinary Essence cost a mere 50 Gold Coins per kilogram. To demand 100 Gold Coins for the same amount was utterly preposterous!

A wave of displeasure washed over Fang Yu.

"Robbery?"

The individual paused, then chuckled, gave a slight shake of his head, and turned to depart.

"In a few days, you might not even find resources to buy... What a fool."

The man muttered softly, unconcerned by the lost sale.

Everyone else queued for hours and could only procure a maximum of 5kg due to purchase limits on cultivation resources.

The inflated price was a consequence of the numerous scalpers operating behind the scenes; his own supply had no such restriction...

...

Although Fang Yu heard the man's muttered words, he paid them no mind and continued his purposeful stride towards the Essence Feast company building.

Just as he was about to enter the Essence Feast office, two figures suddenly materialized before him.

They were clad in security uniforms, but what truly astonished Fang Yu was their energy signatures; the fluctuations indicated they were undoubtedly two top-tier extraordinary powerhouses.

Individuals of such formidable strength were serving as mere security at the entrance of Essence Feast?

Fang Yu was momentarily taken aback.

"Guests wishing to purchase cultivation resources, please join the queue!"

The two spoke with impassive expressions, directing their words towards Fang Yu.

Upon hearing their directive, Fang Yu couldn't help but offer a smile. "There seems to be a slight misunderstanding, sirs. I'm present on behalf of the South Island military to conduct business with Essence Feast."

"This time..."

Before he could elaborate, a commotion erupted nearby, and subsequently, two young men were forcefully ejected by unseen individuals.

Their faces contorted in indignation, the two young men shouted, "We already stated we represent the President's Mansion from the Central Continent to discuss business. Are you not afraid of repercussions from the President himself?!"

In the very next moment, several more youths, attempting to stealthily enter, were ushered out by others, their protests echoing:

"I have already stated, I am acting as a representative for the Chief Judge of the Ocean Court, dispatched with their directive to acquire 50 kilograms of Extraordinary Essence."

"What? Are you implying that the Chief Judge would deign to purchase such a meager quantity of resources? Preposterous! Is 50 kilograms considered insignificant?"

"Hold on, hold on, my good sir, please release me. I concede, I was merely trying my luck... Might you consider showing some leniency?"

"Bang!"

The group of young men were abruptly expelled from the Essence Feast company, tumbling ungracefully onto the ground.

As they rose to their feet, they exchanged looks but dared not escalate the situation, opting instead to depart in shame.

Witnessing this spectacle, Fang Yu was left dumbfounded.

"Please depart, esteemed guest!"

At this juncture, the two guards stationed at the entrance cast Fang Yu a contemptuous glance before uttering icily:

"We receive more than a dozen individuals from the President's Mansion daily, and over twenty sent by the Chief Judge of the Ocean Court to procure resources."

"Furthermore, the South Island military dispatches nearly ten representatives each day. Do you have any comprehension of your actual standing?"