Such grand ships were generally only constructed by major chambers of commerce or powerful forces, as using them just for transporting grain and goods would be far too extravagant. That's why, on ordinary days, they undergo a transformation, becoming a luxury that only the wealthy elites could afford to board.
In plain terms, it was a luxury merchant ship.
And this one in front, was particularly exquisite, not only was the hull painted red, but the pavilions on the ship were also in the style of a wealthy household, with red buildings and yellow tiles.
The massive sails billowed, bearing the image of a Nine-headed Bird.
Such a spectacle was not something just anyone could afford.
At a glance, disciples of the Bai Jiao Sect recognized it as a treasure ship belonging to the Ezhou Chamber of Commerce.
The Ezhou Chamber of Commerce was an enormous entity that pooled merchants from all regions to engage in overseas trade, even the Prince Wuchang had a stake in it.
