RoleplayNovel Chapter 119 Do you have to squeeze onto a bus to mine?
Chapter 119 Do you have to squeeze onto a bus to mine?
Chapter 119 Do you have to squeeze onto a bus to mine?
Standing tickets and seated tickets?
The mining player looked thoughtfully at the cargo box and the seat.
Hanging tickets are for both people and goods, while seated tickets are for those with a seat.
As for which class of seating—his gaze shifted to the front half of the whale, where the seats were covered by a canopy, shaped like a sealed cabin, so passengers shouldn't have to worry about choking on water while traveling.
It should be a first-class seat, right?
The mining player, who was nearby, immediately switched from his shrimp-themed account to a fat chicken mount, its rear end blazing with fire as it charged forward: "What's the price for 1000 units of goods, plus a listing fee?"
"Let me see—" Aura pulled out a board and glanced at it: "The basic shipping fee is 150 gold coins. Based on tiered pricing, if you ship 1000 units at a time, each unit costs 0.8 gold coins, so the total is—"
Aura wasn't very good at math, and after calculating on her fingers for a long time, Vicky finally couldn't stand it anymore and quietly reminded her, "950 gold coins, plus 300 gold coins for the ticket, and don't forget to calculate the cost of the ticket-hanging tool!"
Aura suddenly realized: "This thing is quite heavy. Buddy, just give me 1650 gold coins. You need to buy a special tool for the first time you use it."
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Mining enthusiasts calculated that Blue Whale Logistics' transportation fee ratio is about 25%, which is similar to the cheapest player fleet.
But—this is a blue whale! He really wants to be like a barnacle and hang on it once!
Official vehicles are safer and faster, and you don't have to worry about skipping out on your bill, right?
It's done!
The mining player took out two standard blocks and added 250 gold coins to give to Aura.
Standard blocks can now be exchanged for gold coins at any time. NPCs in the Akasha map recognize these, and players usually keep some on hand to trade with NPCs.
The main advantage is convenience. Player-to-player transactions only require confirming a number in the panel, but with NPCs, you have to actually hand over gold coins.
Dozens are fine, but hundreds or thousands at a time would take forever to empty them all. It's better to just use standard cubes.
These things can be stacked in a backpack and don't take up much weight.
Aura took the player's ticket money and had a sudden inspiration: "I noticed you didn't bring any ore with you. Do you need a transport service?"
She agreed to work as a ticket seller for a while, but the ticket seller didn't say she couldn't do part-time work, did she?
Earn some extra money to buy dried squid!
The mining player thought that his ore was indeed piled up on the ground, and his backpack was already full of 300 units. If he went to move it again, he would have to empty it one by one and make four trips back and forth, which was indeed quite troublesome.
He nodded in confusion: "You have tools? How much does it cost?"
Aura perked up immediately: "Hey, it's just a ton of ore! What tools do you need? I'll get it for you for 100 gold coins!"
After receiving the payment, Aura pulled out a cargo basket from behind her back, grabbed it, and rushed towards her destination.
In less than three minutes, he returned with a full basket of ore.
"Efficient enough, right? No problem!"
Aura was in a good mood after closing the deal and decided to include free loading and unloading services for the adventurer.
She closed the lid, put on the label, and raised it with one hand, aiming at the large cargo basket import below the whale.
Throw.
Rings 10!
The mining players were dumbfounded.
He knew the orca girl was strong, capable of throwing rocks like meteorites to hurt people, but he hadn't expected her to be this strong—she could easily toss a ton of ore with one hand.
If you get pinched, kicked, or even grazed, you'll be left with almost no health, right?
He might just end up in the Western Paradise!
That's terrifying, we can't afford to mess with them.
After receiving the ticket-hanging tool, the mining player immediately made his escape.
It wasn't until he reached the blue whale that he realized he was holding two suction cups.
"————Really cheating?" The mining player blinked, only to realize that there were already quite a few people cheating in the designated area!
"Hey bro, there's a spot here, wanna squeeze in?" A familiar voice called out.
The wheelchair-bound man who had just been arguing with him was now raising his hands high, attaching them to the ticket tag, which bore the number: "Section D, Number 99".
There's one spot left in the corner, number 100.
Just then, another player who had been holding a ticket arrived from the opposite side, seemingly eager to make a move.
Seeing that there were no more spots available, the mining player immediately sprinted and then dashed away.
The opposing side also panicked and began a rapid charge.
Finally, with two "snap" sounds, the two of them simultaneously sucked on the tags.
"I was here first, wanna switch seats?"
"Do you see any seats left?" The person was quite nice, but just rolled their eyes at him: "Just squeeze in, treat it like taking the subway."
I have to say, it really does feel like being on a crowded subway, except your feet are suspended in the air, so it sways even more.
"Alright."
No sooner had the mining player finished speaking than a deafening whale roar rang out in their ears.
Then came the ethereal female voice that was often heard at the academy: "I am Vicki, the chief flight attendant of Blue Whale Transportation. The Blue Whale Om is about to set sail. Due to the full business class, the route will be adjusted to a special sightseeing route in shallow waters, which will last for two hours."
Business class passengers can choose their favorite music, ambient lighting, and aromatherapy, and enjoy the scenery along the way while savoring the unique seafood cuisine.
First-class passengers are requested to wear the dedicated air helmet and fasten their seat belts. You can adjust the helmet's transparency for a better viewing experience.
Second-class passengers are advised to bring their own anti-choking and breathing devices to avoid travel discomfort; passengers with hanging tickets should hold on securely to avoid being easily thrown off.
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Have a pleasant journey.
The players holding up their tickets looked at each other in bewilderment.
Who's going to do something about this? Are people who hang out with tickets no longer considered human? They're being treated differently just to ride the "subway"?
However, before they could even utter a sound, Om began to exert his power.
As a large amount of magic surged out and covered its body, the Orm whale whipped its tail and suddenly accelerated.
Due to cost considerations, Fang Qi only allowed Orm to apply the minimum level of security magic coverage to the ticket area, and the effect was—well, barely better than nothing.
The passengers with standing tickets felt the cold seawater slapping their faces haphazardly, like seaweed dancing in the waves.
Business class is different.
Fang Qi not only prepared private rooms and a fully transparent whale deck for them, but also provided a logic board so that they could see the current situation of the underwater players, ostensibly to enjoy the sea view from all angles.
Even after disembarking, you'll receive a small gift with a unique serial number.
Let's talk about whether the emotional value provided is sufficient.
As for the sightseeing route, Aura and her friends had been swimming in the water every day before, so they actually knew a few fun places nearby.
An island covered in flowers year-round, a playground teeming with jellyfish, an underwater corridor teeming with fish, plus cameo appearances by whale actors along the way—that's enough.
At this moment, Fang Qi was standing on Om's head, giving a speech to his future logistics team: "Have you memorized Vicky's sales pitch? Can you improvise?"
The four killer whales shook their heads vigorously, saying that making them carry so much stuff was less appealing than chasing giant squid in the ocean.
Fang Qi paused, then tossed out four waterproof panels: "I doubt you'd remember them anyway. Forget it, from now on we'll just play Vicky's recordings."
"Look here," he said, pointing to the rows of numbers, slamming his hand on the blackboard like a teacher, "Ticket sellers, remember the fares, how much extra you'll be charged for, it's all calculated in advance!"