Chapter 691: The Proprietor of the Immortal Sea Building

"Immortal Sea Building? What kind of place is that?"

Jiang Yue was stunned. "You don’t even know about the Immortal Sea Building?"

"I’ve lived on the sea for years, so I’m not very familiar with things on shore."

"If you live on the sea, you should know better than anyone! The Immortal Sea Building mainly deals in seafood from Nanyuan. So many people go out fishing, and their catches—especially the deep-sea fish—are incredibly popular there. It’s very expensive, though. But it tastes so, so delicious... Tsk, tsk. If I could just have one bite right now, I’d die a happy woman." Jiang Yue was fine until she started talking; then her cravings kicked in. She swallowed hard and licked her lips.

’They deal in Nanyuan seafood?’

"Who’s the owner of the Immortal Sea Building?" Ye Qianning asked, a suspicion forming in her mind.

"The owner’s surname is Gu. He’s the biggest proprietor in Nanyuan’s entire commercial industry." Jiang Yue’s eyes lit up when she mentioned the Gu family.

"Gu."

Confirmation received. The corner of Ye Qianning’s mouth lifted into a slight smile. ’Gu Shuo really did manage to build up the Nanyuan seafood business. He’s got guts.’

’Immortal Sea Building... a good name.’

"That’s right! Nanyuan owes its current prosperity all to Boss Gu. If he hadn’t started buying up Nanyuan’s seafood on a massive scale back then, Nanyuan would still be dirt poor."

"What’s the price for Nanyuan’s seafood now?"

"Um, I’m not too sure about that, but my older brother knows all about it. Should I call him over so you can ask?"

"That would be good." Ye Qianning readily agreed.

"I’ll go right now." Jiang Yue turned and headed for the deck.

"Wait."

"What is it?"

"Take this water with you."

Jiang Yue looked at the barrel of fresh water, hesitating. "Big Sister, this is all the fresh water there is. If I take it all, what will you drink?"

"Don’t worry, I have a way."

"What way?"

"You’ll find out in a bit. Go on."

"Alright..."

Jiang Yue walked over. As a trained martial artist, she easily wrapped her arms around the round barrel and lifted it.

Ye Qianning’s mind was completely focused on the Immortal Sea Building. Hearing Jiang Yue say the owner’s surname was Gu had truly thrilled her. Gu Shuo had accomplished what she had set out to do all those years ago.

Selling Nanyuan’s seafood across several nations—the logistics alone must have been difficult. She was very curious about the path Gu Shuo had taken to get here.

"Big Sister."

Before long, Jiang Yue returned to the cabin.

Jiang Chenyi followed behind her.

"Big Sister, this is my older brother. He knows more about business matters, so you can ask him whatever you want." Jiang Yue gave Jiang Chenyi a little push forward.

"Miss, I am Jiang Chenyi. Thank you for the water you’ve given us." Jiang Chenyi gave Ye Qianning a martial artist’s salute.

"You’re welcome. Please, sit."

Jiang Chenyi and Jiang Yue sat down.

"My younger sister mentioned you wanted to know about some business matters. What specifically, might I ask?"

"The Gu family’s business, their partnership with Nanyuan, and the sales status of the seafood."

Jiang Chenyi thought for a moment before replying, "The current price for Nanyuan seafood is eight copper coins per jin. It sells extremely well. Every city across the four nations has a restaurant that specializes in Nanyuan seafood."

"In every city across the four nations?"

’Eight copper coins per jin is much lower than the originally planned price,’ she thought. ’But given Nanyuan’s situation back then, even this price would have been astronomical.’

"Yes, most of them have a branch of the Immortal Sea Building."

"Has the Gu family monopolized the entire seafood supply from Nanyuan?"

Jiang Chenyi nodded. "Boss Gu signed a ten-year contract with the Emperor of Nanyuan. When the various cities of Nanyuan got the news, their respective government offices all submitted joint contract addendums."

Ye Qianning nodded slightly. ’Gu Shuo is certainly cautious in his dealings.’

"The annual seafood yield from all of Nanyuan is immeasurable. Can the Gu family’s restaurant business really absorb that entire supply?"