Brand nodded to her to indicate she didn’t need to worry, knowing the noble lady was afraid he’d suffer a loss. Losing a shipment was no big deal, but if Brand really invested in a war, Tonyger’s finances definitely couldn’t support it. Of course, he was just saying that because he knew the historical future; the Gray Fin Naga wouldn’t rule the Sea of Shining, but they would still exist in decades, meaning even if they didn’t win the war, they at least wouldn’t lose too badly.

Moreover, even if Brand wanted to invest, Sani’er and the legendary wisest queen of the Naga Clan might not accept, as everyone knows that there’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

"Alright," Sani’er finally understood, and asked, "Human, do you have any medicinal herbs on your ship?"

"Medicinal herbs? Is someone injured?" Brand keenly caught the crux of the question. The sea was not lacking in herbs, but the Naga Clan lacked alchemy. They must have a big shot seriously injured; ordinary clansmen wouldn’t warrant sending the Sea Demon Whale and Mermaid. He immediately thought of three years later when the Naga Queen passed away, wondering if it wasn’t an illness but a fatal injury.

The Naga Queen possesses the power of Enlightenment Element, and it’s entirely possible for severe injuries to last three years. The more Brand thought, the more he believed his guess was close to the truth.

"You’re asking too much," Sani’er replied displeased.

"Alright, let me guess. I’ve heard there are many rare and exotic herbs below the deep sea, definitely enough to handle ordinary ailments. And although there are only some regular medicinal herbs aboard the Distant Land, I’ve heard that the medicine from the land is far superior to the kingdom beneath the sea, and I happen to have some miraculous substitutes that might be useful to you," Brand replied.

"What is it?" Sani’er asked.

Brand had already taken out a small, translucent crystal bottle. This was the most precious gift given to him by Anman, Holy Water No.1. From the start, only a few bottles were ever made. It’s a creation that requires months of devotion from the top Great Priest and Alchemy Master of the Flame Temple. These two bottles may very well be the last existing samples in this world. Brand decided to take a gamble; if the injured is indeed the legendary queen as he guesses, then offering this potion could be worthwhile; otherwise, he’d lose everything.

Since he had already taken it out, he wouldn’t appear petty, so he directly tossed the value-packed bottle down. Sani’er caught Holy Water No.1, somewhat puzzled, recognizing it as Life Water. While the Naga frequently robbed Erune merchant ships, resulting in a considerable stash of holy water, despite them having used the Holy Water, it was ineffective -- and this bottle of holy water is even smaller than the usual one, likely resulting in lesser effects.

He was about to question, but the mermaid girl behind him had a changed expression and snatched the Holy Water No.1 from his hands. Carefully, she popped open the cork to sniff, as if shocked by electricity, quickly sealing it back. Sani’er watched as the accompanying Lord Witch trembled, realizing an anomaly; despite her simplicity, the mermaid girl had inherited vast knowledge from the witch lineage, and wouldn’t react without reason.

"What’s going on?" he couldn’t help but ask.

"If, if I’m not mistaken... This should be Holy Water No.1," the mermaid girl’s voice trembled a little, as she whispered.

"Holy Water No.1? What’s that?" Sani’er was puzzled.

"Let’s put it this way... Lord Sani’er, if the Sea of Shining had a master, merely this bottle of holy water could be exchanged for half the Sea of Shining..." Jenny replied with a peculiar expression.

"Ah?" Sani’er was stunned, suddenly feeling what he caught wasn’t a potion but a blockbuster bomb. Although it wasn’t his first time participating in a raid, he had never seen merchandise this precious before. The Naga choose their targets during raids, usually avoiding major merchant fleets and royal ships, otherwise, the naval forces surrounding the Sea of Shining weren’t to be trifled with.

"Can it be cured...?" Sani’er couldn’t help but stammer.