Chapter 31: Worth That Price

Leaving a deposit of three hundred million Berries, Saint Saint Saiwen stored the remaining three billion Berries into the system warehouse.

Just a small portion of the base of the great golden pillar was worth 3.6 billion Berries; that original great golden pillar... was worth at least several trillion.

In this light, that iron fool from the Teyvat Continent actually didn't lose out, making Inazuma the second-wealthiest nation in Teyvat in one fell swoop.

Of course, Saint Saint Saiwen didn't lose out either.

At least it was the divine artifact Mengxiang Yixin; although due to the dimensional reasons of the Pirate World, it was demoted from a divine artifact to a Super Great Wicked Blade, it at least compensated with the Unrivaled One-Slash.

Moreover, the remaining base of the great golden pillar alone weighed a full three thousand tons.

This money was enough for Saint Saint Saiwen to purchase Devil Fruits, convert them into points, and become the fuel to ascend as the strongest in the world.

"Pirate King, do you have any rare items like famous swords here? Bring them out all at once."

Umit laughed: "Of course we do, brother. May I ask your name?"

"Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen."

The moment the words fell, Umit gasped in shock: Good heavens, no wonder there was a strange sense of familiarity; he was actually a member of the former Roger Pirates who raided the World Government prisoners two years ago.

So these gold coins... could it be... could it be...

Umit's originally calm breathing suddenly became chaotic: The legendary Great Treasure, the ultimate dream upon the great seas—ONE PIECE!!!

"What?" Saint Saint Saiwen's smile was playful.

"Want to capture me?"

Saint Saint Saiwen really wouldn't mind snatching back the gold coins he just sold, and along the way, doing what pirates love most: robbing, or black eating black.

If he didn't need someone to help him collect Devil Fruits, Saint Saint Saiwen would definitely have emptied the Pirate King's entire treasury.

After a brief internal struggle, Umit forced a smile: "How could that be? For a man like you, I don't have the guts."

"Brother, please wait a moment; I will personally go fetch the items."

While Umit was away, Saint Saint Saiwen first submitted two Zoan-type Devil Fruits to the system for sale.

"Sell the Mouse-Mouse Fruit for 1200 points?"

"Sell the Fly Fruit for 1000 points?"

After a moment of thought, Saint Saint Saiwen chose to list these two trash Devil Fruits for consignment on the trading platform.

【Mouse-Mouse Fruit: 3000 points, exclusive to Earth-Moving Saint Body and Treasure-Digging Colonel. Seller's note: Which company has the best excavator skills? The Mouse-Mouse Fruit rules underground.】

【Fly Fruit: 5000 points, a must-have Devil Fruit for home, travel, and revenge. Seller's note: If you love it, feed it the Fly Fruit.】

How to put it? The system's purchase price was too low; the two Devil Fruits combined were only 2200 points, which completely didn't fit the trading philosophy of the Pirate King of Merchants.

It was better to package them and list them on the trading platform to try one's luck; what if?

What if someone bought them.

Moreover, Saint Saint Saiwen believed the Fly Fruit would definitely be more popular among platform users than the Mouse-Mouse Fruit.

He understood the habits of transmigrators all too well.

Nowadays, transmigrators would often say: You have earned your death, a family must be complete, or whoever angers me shall have their entire clan exterminated.

Spending 5000 points for revenge was maximum cost-performance.

Turning an enemy directly into a buzzing fly was more gratifying than simple revenge.

That is why Saint Saint Saiwen priced the Fly Fruit at 5000 points, even higher than the Mouse-Mouse Fruit.

Revenge and settling scores are worth exactly that price!

Moments later, Umit returned with several black-clad bodyguards.

"Brother, these are the rare items we have for now; take a look, and if we get good stuff later, I will contact you immediately."

Saint Saint Saiwen glanced briefly; they were all weapons unworthy of the stage.

Indeed, he had been too presumptuous.

He thought he might encounter a Paramecia-type Slip-Slip Fruit, or perhaps even weapons like the Great Wicked Blade Twenty-One or Good Wicked Blades.

Seeing that Saint Saint Saiwen wasn't very interested, Umit picked up a catalog: "These are all top-quality goods, guaranteed pure and unopened."

"Look, this is a beauty who just arrived."

Following Umit's explanation, Saint Saint Saiwen's gaze fell on the photo of a woman with golden hair: Shi Daila.

"It's actually her."

The old thief Eiichiro Oda, criticized for not being able to depict love, yet created tragedy after tragedy.

So-called pirate love is tragic nine times out of ten, including the Shi Daila before him and the fallen Golden Emperor, Gild Tesoro.

Ten fingers wear nine rings; the nameless one is left for you.

When she needed money most to buy her freedom, he had none; after losing her, when he needed money least, he happened to have the most.

"I'll take her."

"No problem, I'll have someone..."

Saint Saint Saiwen waved his hand to interrupt: "Not yet; keep her in the cage for now."

Compared to a woman, what Saint Saint Saiwen valued was that Tesoro rose from a slave to the Golden Emperor who controlled the world economy within twelve years, and the wealth he possessed.

With the Golden Emperor, wouldn't that correspond with the big-headed Vegapunk?

If one wants to occupy Wano Country and then do what one wants to do, it's not just simple talk.

Wealth, supplies, and manpower are all indispensable.

However, Tesoro at this moment did not have the resolve to become the Golden Emperor; he needed someone to push him, which is why Saint Saint Saiwen did not immediately release Shi Daila.

If he doesn't play the villain, someone else will.

"Alright." Umit nodded in agreement, unable to help but think inwardly: What a strange person.

Since he decided to subdue Tesoro, Saint Saint Saiwen had to postpone his return to Fusha Village.

Wait quietly for two days; if the Pig Celestial Dragon doesn't come, then take Shi Daila away at that time, and Tesoro will naturally follow.

After exchanging contact information with the King of the Seas, Saint Saint Saiwen found a nearby hotel and checked in.

"I have already exchanged the gold for Berries and unexpectedly purchased the Slip-Slip Fruit. Once this matter is settled, it is time to seek out crew members."

Between Jin Ni, the Blue Fatso, and Kuma, Saint Saint Saiwen decided to head to the South Blue to find Kuma first.

Mainly because Jin Ni's side is too difficult; since Fish-Man Island is frequently plagued by pirates, if the Fish-Man Island crisis cannot be resolved, Jin Ni will absolutely not join the ship.

The Straw Hat Kid has invited Jin Ni several times, and Jin Ni only finally joined the ship after the Fish-Man Island crisis passed.

As for Kuma, he is currently with Jin Ni in the Sorbet Kingdom of the South Blue, serving as a priest and treating the sick.

Relatively speaking, it is easier.

If it gets any later, Kuma will join the Revolutionary Army alongside Jin Ni, which is the self-proclaimed army of the future.

By then, I would only be able to dig out a recruit from the Revolutionary Army.

If I can invite Kuma to join the ship early, that would naturally be best; Saint Saint Saiwen believes his persuasion skills will definitely be able to trick... invite Kuma and Jin Ni, the couple, onto the ship.

In front of the street-side shops of the slave market, Shi Daila sat quietly inside an iron cage.

The explosive collar around her neck was cold and hard against her skin, yet a clean smile spread across her face as she spoke in low tones with Tazoro through the iron bars.

Tazoro had just finished a shift and, taking advantage of his break time, came over specifically to talk with Shi Daila, even though he had several more jobs to do next.

He... feared she would feel lonely.

One slave, one gambler and drunkard; at this moment, they were redeeming each other's souls.

"Shi Daila, wait two more days. Once I have gathered enough money, you will be free."

"Thank you, Tazoro."

The two smiled at each other; in each other's eyes, they saw the beautiful future belonging to the two of them: supporting each other through thick and thin, bearing children.

Tazoro's eyelids suddenly began to fight: "I will come see you again tomorrow morning."

"Mm, rest well."

Tazoro turned away reluctantly: Shi Daila, I cannot rest. Wait for me; I will definitely buy your freedom as soon as possible.