"Sir, whatever you’re looking for, just tell me. I’ve organized the cargo list for this ship."

Nobu walked in front, looking very confident.

Su Changxing looked at him with anticipation: "The thing I’m looking for is called the Ninth Dimension. It’s something like a tunnel. Do you understand what a tunnel is? You can go to another place through it."

Nobu was dumbfounded and had no idea what Su Changxing was talking about. He stopped and tentatively asked, "Sir, are you sure you’re not pulling my leg?"

Well, guess he really doesn’t know.

Su Changxing pointed at him with the fingers of his left hand and said, "I’m quite serious. That thing is among the cargo, I’m sure of it. It just might not be called by that name."

Nobu was at a loss for words, looking bewildered:

"Sir, isn’t that a bit far-fetched? Even magic doesn’t sound that miraculous. I’ve never heard of something that can take you from one place to another."

Su Changxing pursed his lips and smiled slightly, feeling a bit helpless. This is clearly a high-level world, but the way these people think is not even as advanced as that of ordinary people in our world.

It’s not about intelligence, but a way of thinking about problems.

There was no way around it. Su Changxing had to ask him to open the cargo boxes one by one for inspection.

When they opened the sixth cargo box, Su Changxing saw a Bronze Mirror with only half remaining.

This mirror was large. Even with only half left, it was still half the height of a person. Its edge was carved with intricate and exquisite designs, like some kind of strange runes or peculiar writings.

[Mirror Fragment: Middle Rank for Rank A Crown, one of the tunnel fragments of the Ninth Dimension, can be used once.

Note: Only people with high-level player status can use it.]

It’s just a fragment.

Su Changxing fell silent instantly, meaning he still needed to find the other parts.

However, the good news is that this thing can be used once, meaning he can travel to the Ninth Dimension through this fragment?

He carefully picked up the Bronze Mirror, which reflected a blurry image of him and Nobu.

These types of mirrors are considered antiques. Even in this world, they are rarely used now.

Nobu’s eyes widened as he meticulously examined the Bronze Mirror, taking a deep breath: "Sir, is this the Ninth Dimension? Ever since I first saw this mirror, I felt it was extraordinary. At that time, I thought it was just my imagination, but turns out it was real!"

Su Changxing was stunned by his exaggerated expression. If he didn’t know better, he might have believed it:

"Do you want to touch it?"

Nobu waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, I dare not touch something so precious."

Su Changxing stared at him without saying a word.

"What’s wrong?" Nobu asked when he saw Su Changxing’s expression.

Su Changxing smiled with pursed lips: "Maybe you should go above and enjoy the view for a bit."

Nobu immediately understood what Su Changxing meant: "I get it, haha, well, sir, I’ll be on my way then."

With that, he turned around and trotted up the stairs.

Su Changxing stared at the Bronze Mirror in his hand and tried to trigger it. A layer of ripple-like patterns spread across the surface.

The mirror suddenly became heavy, almost slipping from his grasp.

Dense black patterns appeared on the mirror, growing deeper and more numerous, like a mass of black eyes attached to it, swelling with pustules.

The mirror became heavier and heavier, to the point he could barely hold it. When he tried to set it down, he found he couldn’t let go, as if glued to his palm.

The scene made Su Changxing’s scalp tingle. Waves of dizziness and nausea washed over him, and he felt his stomach churning as if he was going to throw up something.

The broken mirror seemed to open its mouth wide, as if it was about to swallow him whole the next moment.

Everything suddenly relaxed, like bubbles bursting, returning to calm.

The mirror was back to its original state, as if nothing had happened.

Only Su Changxing was left, gasping for breath.

[Not enough Black Coins to open the portal. Requires 10 Black Coins]

A brief message popped up on his phone.

Black Coins?

What the hell is that?

Su Changxing felt speechless. There was no prior warning that Black Coins were needed to open the portal.

"Or does a complete portal not require Black Coins, only these fragment portals do?" he speculated, believing that the value of the fragment portal must be significant, with few similar objects in this world.

"Where am I supposed to get Black Coins?"

Su Changxing was confused. "The only three Black Coins I have were stolen, so does this mean I have to rob other players to get more?"

"But out here in the vast sea, where do I find other players?"

The situation seemed to hit a dead end, and he might only come up with a solution once he reached Maelon.

Then, he tossed the Bronze Mirror into the Pocket Galaxy, once again marveling at its convenience in his mind.

When Su Changxing reached the deck, he saw Nobu waiting respectfully nearby.

This person is quite remarkable.

"Sir, what about the object?" Nobu asked when he saw that Su Changxing didn’t bring the mirror upstairs.

Su Changxing smiled mysteriously: "I’ve put it away. No need to worry."

Nobu smiled back and asked quietly, "Sir, are you an official of the Imperial Tower?"

The relationship between Su Changxing and Kasmin was obvious and sparked speculation.

Su Changxing shook his head: "Not exactly, and don’t ask further. It’s not important."

Nobu took a deep breath, seemingly realizing something, and looked at Su Changxing with utmost respect, almost kneeling: "I am willing to follow you, sir. All I ask is that when the Empire is restored, I be granted a minor nobility title."

Becoming nobility is extremely difficult, especially for someone without connections.

For three generations, his family had been merchants. Without noble status, no matter how hard they worked, their business couldn’t expand significantly.

He believed that becoming nobility would bring honor to his ancestors, making it worthwhile even in death. He would be nobility, and so would his descendants, changing their destiny.

Especially in the past decade or so, even though the Empire was stable, changing one’s status was even more challenging.

Su Changxing patted his shoulder: "Do you have any use? I don’t need dead weight. Besides, wouldn’t it be better to ask the Princess for such a favor?"

Nobu broke into a cold sweat and stammered: "How could one request such a thing from the Princess? That would be a grave offense."

Su Changxing found him amusing and laughed: "If it’s an offense for you, then isn’t it the same for me?"

Nobu let out a breath and spoke candidly: "It’s different. You promoting me would be an opportunity. Most people seeking nobility have only that route."

He believed that a merchant’s most important skill is seizing opportunities, and he felt this was his chance.

It wasn’t Jefferson who found him, but he who found Jefferson.

At the first sign of the coup, he located Jefferson, knowing Jefferson’s secret allegiance, and expressed his loyalty to the Empress.

Many things don’t happen one at a time but occur simultaneously. Some events that seem to happen later may have actually occurred earlier.

Su Changxing easily agreed: "If that day comes, I believe you’ll become nobility."

Nobu didn’t show excessive excitement, nodding slightly: "Thank you, sir."

He saw this as an investment. If the investment paid off, he’d make a fortune; if it failed, even his life could be at stake.