Final Chapter of the Extraordinary Records of the Civil Investigation Bureau.

Summary

The passage describes a maritime journey involving Kong Da Long and other masters boarding a ship with complex negotiation dynamics. The first mate attempts to increase the fare, but Guang Ren's multilingual skills and diplomatic approach help manage the situation. A new third mate, Qu Wen Gui, joins the ship under suspicious circumstances, initially discussing potential smuggling fees and later delivering a mysterious bag from someone named Mister Gui, suggesting underlying intrigue and potential hidden agendas among the passengers and crew.

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