Pirate: Hades! ( One Piece)

Chapter 260: Sky-High Blood Ginseng

Half an hour later, the third phase of this auction, the grand finale auction, officially began.

With the buildup from the first two phases, everyone, whether present at the venue or watching the live streaming, was filled with expectation for this final phase.

Seven hours had passed since the auction began, yet many people were still incredibly excited.

Even if their eyelids wanted to dance, they would slap themselves to force themselves back to clarity.

A blood-red ginseng appeared on the Exhibition Stand, encased in steel-reinforced glass.

"This is a Thousand-Year Blood Ginseng. I won't go into its specific effects. The starting price is one Beli! The auction officially begins!" Auctioneer Aaron smiled mysteriously.

The Thousand-Year Blood Ginseng contained terrifying energy and medicinal power.

Consuming it could rapidly restore stamina and injury.

Although it didn't have the effect of bringing the dead back to life or regrowing flesh on bones, in a great battle, it was absolutely a life-saving divine medicine.

For top-tier Strongmen, its role was equally immense.

For anyone, this was a rare treasure medicine.

In a world like this, even animals possessed terrifying vitality and grew larger in size.

Some plants, conversely, were even more special.

Look at this Thousand-Year Blood Ginseng, as crystal-clear as a baby, as if a peerless beauty stood before them, attracting greedy gazes.

Its rich vitality was absolutely a treasure that could extend the lifespan, replenish vitality, and bring a second spring for those Elders whose vitality was declining and were nearing death.

Some people might not have bothered to compete for the previous painting.

But in front of this blood ginseng, who could give up?

In the face of life, wealth seemed insignificant.

 There were simply too many such Elders and important figures in The Great Sea.

The Old Kings of some Kingdoms had made up their minds that even if it meant emptying the Kingdom's Treasury, they would purchase this blood ginseng.

Even Shiki "The Golden Lion" was somewhat moved.

If the future Shiki's strength would continuously decline because he had a ship's rudder stuck in his head.

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and pulling it out would be life-threatening.

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then having this blood ginseng would completely solve the problem.

 It could continuously replenish vitality during the surgery, allowing the ship's rudder to be removed without any life-threatening danger.

Even without understanding this blood ginseng, Shiki could sense the rich vitality it contained.

Moreover, during his time with the Rocks Pirates, the number of precious medicinal herbs he had encountered was not small.

The Celestial Dragons' Treasury also contained many similar items, but in terms of value, they still couldn't compare to this Thousand-Year Blood Ginseng.

Throughout the entire World, important figures had target it, including the Celestial Dragons far away in Mary Geoise.

"Ten billion Beli!"

"Fifteen billion Beli!"

"Twenty billion Beli!"

People kept bidding, rising like steps, climbing higher and higher.

 Compared to the painting, which only had collection value, the practical use of this blood ginseng was much more obvious.

Whether for collection or personal use.

Furthermore, this blood ginseng, as long as an arm and measuring 1.

2 meters, could be used for a long time.

The Elder from West Blue was already regretting not waiting for the final phase and spending a large amount of money beforehand.

If time could be turned back, he would definitely give up that painting and use all his funds to purchase this blood ginseng.

However, he still hadn't given up.

 He was using all his strength to mobilize funds.

 The Family he controlled, the largest Mafia Family in the West Blue Underground World, was also using various connections, not hesitating even if it meant some losses of interests.

This Godfather of all the Mafia was the stabilizing force of the Family.

As long as he didn't fall, the Family could continue to prosper.

Even if it was just for a few years, the revenue gained would exceed the price paid.

They now realized that once the Old Godfather died, disaster would strike, and they would become everyone's target.

Because during the years the Old Godfather ruled the West Blue Mafia, their Family had offended every Faction.

Therefore, they needed the Old Godfather to hold on for a few more years, allowing the Family to retreat safely.

"Forty billion!"

An Old King, with a hint of madness in his eyes, roared into the Den Den Mushi, spitting saliva, completely disregarding the dissuasion of the surrounding Ministers and Royal Family Members.

Now, he was no longer the Old King everyone revered.

He was just a selfish Elder, who didn't care if he dragged the entire Kingdom down with him, just so he could live a little longer.

Perhaps he believed that as long as he was alive, none of this would be a problem.

 But would anyone give recognition to a Madman's idea?

Behind him, a cold glint flashed in the eyes of a Royal Family Member.

 He directly drew his sword and pierced the Old King's heart.

The King of a Kingdom thus "died unexpectedly from illness."

Hades had no intention of bidding.

 This blood ginseng was precious to him, but not essential.

The frantic bidding exposed some Factions.

Especially for some Factions, their bidding might lead others to suspect that they had a hidden problem similar to the West Blue "Godfather" running out of time.

It could be real, or it could be fake.

But no matter what, after this, they would be tested by various Factions.

Every Faction participating in the bidding possessed vast resources.

Like a whale fall, when one Faction collapsed, countless others would swarm in and divide it among themselves.

Just like now, some Kingdoms were already preparing for war, ready to tear off a piece of flesh while other nations were in political turmoil.

(end of chapter)