Chapter 900: Chapter 449: Temporary Member and Buyer_2

As long as he can attend the banquet, he doesn’t care what means he uses.

Speaking of which, considering the other party’s identity with the Goddess Divine Favor, Xia Nan even suspects that the short man doesn’t need to do anything. As long as he genuinely wants to attend, he will naturally appear at the banquet when the time comes.

However, to some extent, it is also a form of luck that the other party coincidentally targets the "Moon Tide Banquet" once again, just like him.

Having anticipated Alton’s answer in his heart, Xia Nan nodded slightly when he heard him say this and turned his gaze again to Lorin on the other side of the table.

"Alright then, shall we set the ’Moon Tide Banquet’ as the deadline?"

Tap—

The right leg resting on the left knee falls back to the ground, and the heel of the pointed leather boot collides with the floor, making a crisp sound.

Lorin releases the last puff of tobacco smoke from her mouth and grinds the cigarette butt in a small dish on the table.

Her fiery red hair swayed as she suddenly stood up, extending her hand to Xia Nan with a smile:

"Pleasure working with you."

Also standing up from the sofa, Xia Nan politely shakes hands with his "temporary captain" and asks:

"Do we have any plans for external missions soon? I need to make some preparations in advance."

Since he has decided to cooperate with the other party, Xia Nan is quite responsible in ensuring his own safety and interests.

He can’t just casually hang around for three months until the festival arrives.

Even as a temporary team member of the fleet, he thinks about fulfilling his duties, being responsible for both the team and himself.

Clearly satisfied with Xia Nan’s adaptability, Lorin couldn’t help but smile more brightly and reply in a relaxed tone:

"No rush, we just got back to Suo Yu Bay and need a few days of rest."

"You can use this time to get familiar with the team members. You must already know Hai Yin and Rein, and others who are not in the tavern will be introduced to you by Hai Yin and others later."

Getting to know teammates is indeed an important aspect. Xia Nan nodded upon hearing this and looked toward the Druid by the window watching him.

Noticing Xia Nan’s gaze, Hai Yin waved warmly.

The silver and black bracelet on his wrist trembled faintly, indicating he had learned about the additional "temporary teammate" for the next three months.

Standing near the door, the twin warriors Rein and Gordon remained silent and expressionless, but their faces evidently showed no resistance.

For them, having a strong member in the team is undoubtedly a beneficial situation.

Having discussed the main topics, the "Sword of Vengeance" adventure fleet gained a temporary member for three months, and Xia Nan finally got the opportunity to participate in the "Moon Tide Banquet," noticeably relieving the room’s atmosphere.

Sitting on the sofa, he chatted with a few people about the team’s specific situation and briefly introduced his journey from River Valley Town.

When the sky outside turned completely dark, Xia Nan said goodbye and left.

Walking down the stairs with Alton, he silently reviewed in his mind.

His overall performance should be decent, with no overly reckless actions during discussions and negotiations, and the subsequent casual chat built a relatively harmonious atmosphere.

"Speaking of which, this Lorin, her Professional Level is likely higher than Level 5, perhaps Level 6 or even Level 7."

His keen perception attribute enabled Xia Nan to gauge the strength of people before him through various subtle cues.

This aggressively red-haired captain gave a more dominant impression during their interaction than "Horned Shark" and "scar-browed" he met earlier this afternoon, and her aura was more concentrated.

Overall, she was even stronger than Lawson and Terry William he teamed up with when paired with Wei Rou’er, her might was considerable.

It was undoubtedly a good thing.

She wasn’t an enemy, and having such an experienced and powerful captain on board meant these coming three months would likely be easier.

Suddenly he thought, now that he has become a member of the "Sword of Vengeance" fleet, does his initial plan to refurbish the "Flying Fish Oil Barrel" pirate ship have any meaning?

Considering he would naturally follow the team’s actions under normal circumstances, there’s no need to journey solo anymore...

"No, no, no."

Xia Nan shook his head, denying his own thoughts.

The mid-term plan to search for the Dream Weaving Corridor key might have seen progress, but his short-term goals hadn’t shown any shadow.

Of course, he wouldn’t forget the surgical knife obtained from "Blood-nosed Rat" Jerry.

Said to be related to the "Twin Ocean," offering Exotic Secret Realm clues, even if nothing results from it, he still intends to make the journey.

His identity as a member of the "Sword of Vengeance" fleet is limited, as they aren’t intimate friends, there’s no reason for them to tag along for a free ride.

Presumably, he’ll have to find opportunities between tasks to search for clues on his own.

For this, having his own sea vessel is quite important.

After nightfall, the Three-legged Sea Dog Tavern became notably more lively than during the day.

As Xia Nan and Alton descended the stairs, the previously somewhat empty hall was now filled with a wide array of adventurers, the air rich with the scent of alcohol and foul language.

It’s worth mentioning that news about the Horned Shark Gang’s downfall had spread within the tavern through the crowd.

Initially, many didn’t pay it much attention, merely considering Xia Nan an ordinary tavern guest, but after observing him, they sensed something amiss, aligning somewhat with the rumored image, causing them to look again and again... The glances mainly pausing on Xia Nan’s distinctive black hair and the dual swords on his back.

Being accustomed to attention from others and knowing that some fame would spare him from unnecessary trouble in such a motley place, Xia Nan maintained a calm demeanor, approaching the counter.

He still needed to inquire further with Hera regarding the surgical knife found in the Exotic Realm "Twin Ocean."

But before he could reach the counter, a familiar silhouette caught his eye.

"Maere?"

The newcomer turned out to be Maere, his exclusive receptionist at the adventurer association branch in Suo Yu Bay.

Yet, given the current timing, she should have finished her shift by now.

Sitting on the high wooden bar chair in front of the bar, a glass already filled but barely touched stood before her.

The association uniform she wore clearly didn’t resemble someone relaxing after work with a few drinks in the tavern.

The threads of sweat on her forehead and the involuntary tapping of her toes revealed her inner anxiety.

"Finished talking?" Behind the counter, Hera was wiping a glass, looking at Xia Nan and Alton as they came over, "Want me to put in a good word for you?"

"Thank you." Xia Nan nodded slightly, and since it wasn’t a secret, he relayed his agreement with Lorin to her.

"Temporary team member, huh..." Hera seemed thoughtful, like she was recalling something but didn’t reveal much, instead smiling as she replied, "It’s not bad. Given the ’Sword of Vengeance’ team members’ caliber, you might go these three months without encountering much danger and could even earn handsomely."

"Lorin never holds back with her crew."

"If it truly goes that way, it would be the best." Arriving at the counter, Xia Nan didn’t take a seat but instead focused on Maere, who had instantly stood up upon seeing him, anxiously waiting patiently for his chat with Hera to finish.

As for the purpose of the receptionist lady’s visit, Xia Nan already had a guess in his heart.

"Mr. Xia Nan, do you remember the Tide Rod you consigned at the Association?"

"The buyer returned from outside the island this evening, and I just received the news."

"Are you free now?"