One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

Yang Ming came over to inspect the area and saw that Tina was applying the same methods that Chief Instructor Zefa had taught them to this group of soldiers. He couldn't help but nod in approval.

Although this method is a bit laborious, the results are extremely remarkable.

With a large supply of sea monster meat rich in protein and calories, the soldiers' daily energy expenditure was quickly replenished. Through this high-intensity training and nutritional supplementation, the soldiers' overall quality improved dramatically.

Following the long corridor inside the castle, Yang Ming arrived at a secluded corner and pushed open the door in front of him.

This is a room that combines a medical clinic and a laboratory. All sorts of impressive-looking medical equipment are on display. Brown wooden shelves are filled with various bottles and jars containing organs and tissues of all sizes.

Two health-preserving pods were placed in the corner, with the corpses of the great swordsman Ryuma and Captain John, the two Six Paths puppets, lying flat inside. Through the glass windows, one could see that the health-preserving pods were filled with a transparent solution, which Yang Ming named the Life Potion. It was extracted from the bathwater of his employee, Princess Mansherry of the Lilliputian Kingdom, and possessed healing abilities.

The life potion is made at almost no cost, using only ordinary water. Its healing effect is entirely due to the healing fruit ability of Princess Mansherry of Lilliput.

Now, through the Dinosaur Trading Company founded by Drake, the Life Potion has entered auctions around the world and immediately gained popularity among Celestial Dragons and nobles.

This diluted life potion has the effect of slowing down aging. Under the promotion of the Dinosaur Merchant Guild, it was even exaggeratedly claimed that it had the ability to prolong life. As soon as it was released, it was widely sought after. A 250 ml bottle of life potion could be auctioned for a high price of 5 Berries.

Currently, these two health-preserving pods are filled with at least three tons of life-giving potions. If word gets out, countless Celestial Dragons and nobles will be furious and curse them as spendthrifts.

Nourished by the life potion, the two Six Paths puppets gradually regained some vitality and were no longer as lifeless as before.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Hogback knew that Yang Ming had arrived, so he stopped what he was doing and turned around to greet him.

This brilliant surgeon was stout and wore a purplish-black cloak and a black mesh shirt. His face was ugly and sleazy, and he wore a pair of round sunglasses on his nose. With such a face, it's no wonder that he was over thirty and still didn't have a girlfriend. Anyone would find his appearance repulsive.

"Sir, are you here?"

Hogback forced a fawning smile, his bowing and scraping manner making people chuckle.

Yang Ming came to the bedside and looked at Drought Jack's body and head, which had been stitched up so well that it was almost impossible to see any flaws. He couldn't help but nod in approval.

“Hogback, I have to admit, you are a genius. Even I can’t bear to kill you like this.”

Hogback stood beside Yang Ming, barely daring to breathe. Even though Yang Ming's casual words had already revealed his intention to discard those who had served their purpose, Hogback did not show the slightest dissatisfaction.

With Hogback's high intelligence, from the moment he came into contact with Jack the Drought's corpse, he had already guessed that he would end up like a spent arrow, discarded after the birds are all gone.

Judging from Yang Ming's current tone, it seems there is still room for maneuver.

The smarter a person is, the more afraid they are of death.

If it were possible, who would want to die?

"My lord, with your talent, you are capable of ruling the world. Now that you are serving in the navy, you will not remain subordinate for long. If you have any orders, I am willing to go through fire and water for you!"

Hogback pounded his chest with a resounding thud, clearly indicating his intention to surrender and join Yang Ming's ranks.

As for how much of what he said was true, only God knows.

Yang Ming grunted in response and then fell silent, leaving Hogback feeling uneasy.

Jack the Drought, who was lying flat on the hospital bed, suddenly opened his eyes, startling Hogback. If it weren't for his frequent contact with corpses and his past experience witnessing Moonlight Moria creating zombies, the old bachelor would probably have fainted on the spot.

The shadows of the Rinnegan appeared in Drought Jack's pupils. He looked down and sensed that the Devil Fruit power had disappeared from his body, indicating that he had been reborn in some corner of the world.

"Drought Jack's recklessness and arrogance in life led to his death. Becoming a puppet of the Six Paths represents laziness, so he doesn't have to repeat his mistakes."

"Oz the Demon is enormous and can represent gluttony."

Of the seven deadly sins, only pride and lust remain now.

Yang Ming put all the corpses back into his spatial ring and silently calculated the time. He realized that he had been in the Devil's Triangle for a while, and it was time to go to the West Sea to take up the post of governor. Otherwise, if he missed the deadline for taking office, he might arouse suspicion and impeachment from the Navy Headquarters, which would be a loss.

As for the arrogant character?

Shiki the Golden Lion seems like a good choice.

Hogback can stay on Thriller Bark for the time being and take over the territory from the Dark Night Pirates. Anyway, Yang Ming has already built a spatial anchor here, and with the Dimensional Array Shangri-La, he can travel back and forth between the two places at any time, which is very convenient.

From then on, Thriller Bark became the flagship of the Dark Night Pirates.

After leaving the gloomy and cold room, Yang Ming wandered around the castle casually, looking for places to scavenge.

After looking around several times, Yang Ming was somewhat disappointed.

A loser is a loser. Gecko Moria is completely unworthy of his title as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. He couldn't even find 100 million Berries of treasure in the entire castle. He has utterly disgraced all great pirates.

Suddenly, Yang Ming heard a faint sobbing sound coming from the courtyard.

"Someone?"

Yang Ming slowed his pace and approached discreetly. He saw a girl wearing denim overalls curled up under a locust tree, one arm wrapped tightly around her knee, the other hand silently wiping away tears from the corner of her eyes.

"I'm such a nasty person. I have no manners, I don't know how to be polite, and I don't know how to be liked. No wonder nobody loves me. No wonder my father abandoned me. Now even everyone ignores me. Waaah..."

In Yang Ming's memory, Joelle Bonney had always been an unreasonable and willful princess. Not only did she pry into his secrets, but she also always followed him around like a piece of chewing gum that he couldn't shake off, which was extremely annoying.

It's easy to overlook the fact that Joelie Bonney is just a 16-year-old girl, and now she's all alone, having left her hometown to live in a strange environment.

Perhaps the princess's usual savagery and rudeness are merely a disguise, just as a hedgehog deliberately exposes its barbs when facing enemies in a dangerous environment, making it impossible for the enemy to bite it, simply to conceal its softness.

When she saw Yang Ming emerge from his hiding place, Joelle Bonney was startled. She hurriedly wiped away the tears on her face, not wanting Yang Ming to see her in such a disheveled state.

"If you want to cry, just cry out loud. There's nothing shameful about it."

Yang Ming took out a handkerchief and gently wiped away the tears on Joelie Bonney's face.

“I’m not going to cry, I just got some sand in my eye.” Joelle Bonney was taken aback at first, then instinctively and stubbornly retorted, “I’m not going to cry like a normal girl!”

Seeing the girl in front of him stubbornly refusing to admit it, Yang Ming deliberately withdrew his handkerchief.

"In that case, I'll be going now."

After saying that, Yang Ming turned and left.

"Hey, you stop right there!"

With his wrist firmly gripped by Joelle Bonney, Yang Ming turned around. Under his gaze, Joelle Bonney's eyes flickered, and she dared not meet his eyes.

Yang Ming raised his right hand and gently brushed a strand of hair from under Joel Bonney's earlobe.

Why do people always strive to prove that their existence is more valuable than others?

"Existence itself is a wonderful thing!"

You look beautiful today.

Chapter 174 Bonnie's Feelings, Arrival in the Flower Kingdom

"no, do not want……"

As Yang Ming's face drew ever closer, almost within reach, Joelie Bonney was anything but her usual bold self. A flush rose to her delicate oval face, her skin temperature soared rapidly, and wisps of smoke curled from her pink hair.

Yang Ming took a step forward, and Joelie Bonney took a step back, until she had nowhere left to retreat and her back was pressed against the trunk of the locust tree.

Girls always have a unique fragrance. If Ian's fragrance is similar to jasmine, with a light and refreshing scent, then Joelie Bonney's fragrance is as refreshing and intoxicating as plum blossoms in winter snow.

It has to be said that when Joelle Bonney puts aside her usual arrogant nature and acts shy like a little girl, she is actually quite cute. This contrast is so endearing that it makes you want to tease her as much as you want.

Joelle Bonney was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, which was loose and comfortable. When Yang Ming approached, he could see the ball through the neckline, and a stunning white glimpse of her skin immediately came into view. The size of the glimpse was astonishing.

Perhaps this is why Joelie Bonney, despite being known as a big eater, never gains weight; apparently, all her protein and fat accumulate in her chest area, which explains why she has always been able to maintain a slim and slender figure.

In this respect, even if you combine Ion, Tina, and Kalifa, they probably wouldn't have the same grand scale as Jewelry Bonney.

Unfortunately, the system was heartless and interrupted this beautiful atmosphere at this crucial moment.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, host, for reciting a classic line from Genshin Impact. You have been awarded one chance to draw a prize. Would you like to activate the prize wheel?"

A lottery wheel that looked quite familiar to Yang Ming appeared.

The prizes on the lottery wheel are divided into several categories: summoned characters, artifacts, items, talent skills, and skins.

Summoned characters: Jean, Diluc, Klee, Venti, Mona...

Relics: Flower of Life, Feather of Death, Sands of Time, Goblet of Emptiness, Crown of Reason...

Items: Eye of God, Wind Catcher, Pocket Anchor...

Innate Skills: West Wind Swordsmanship, Wind Pressure Sword, Dandelion Wind, Traveling with the Wind...

Skins: Sea Breeze Dream, Shining Concerto, Orchid in Gauze...

【The Torment of the Firefly Crosser】: One of the artifact sets for the sage who survived the flames. (3/4)

Collect both pieces for the set bonus: Increases fire resistance by 40%.

Collect all four pieces for the set bonus: Increases damage dealt by 35% when attacking enemies that are burning or in a Pyro state.

The hourglass, flowing with shimmering hot sand, rushes away without leaving a trace.

As the hourglass appeared, it merged into Yang Ming's body, which also made him more awake.

Yang Ming pinched the tip of Joelle Bonney's nose and smiled:

"If a girl cries too much, she will get wrinkles."

After saying this, Yang Ming placed the handkerchief he used to wipe his tears in Joelle Bonney's palm and turned to leave.

Yang Ming was never good at sweet talk to win a girl's heart. Offering Joely Bonnie some comforting words was the best he could do.

Looking down at the handkerchief in her palm, a simple design with wavy lace and a seagull pattern in the middle, Joelle Bonney felt as if she had eaten honey, her heart warm and cozy.

"It feels really nice to be cared for like this."

Pressing the handkerchief tightly against her chest, Joelle Bonney seemed to still feel Yang Ming's lingering scent in the handkerchief, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

The steel behemoth, shrouded in the mist of the Devil's Triangle, suddenly peeked out from under the fog.

The outside world was still sunny and bright, and the beautiful sea view was seen again, sweeping away the gloom in everyone's hearts.

On this vast sea, there has always been a saying:

The East China Sea is the weakest, the West China Sea is the strongest, the South China Sea is a craftsman, and the North China Sea is a handsome man.

Indeed, the West Blue has produced many great pirates who are famous throughout the seas, and Shiki the Golden Lion is also from the West Blue.

The vast Calm Belt separated the Grand Line from the Western Sea, making it extremely difficult for sailing ships propelled by wind to cross the long Calm Belt.

The steel behemoth sailed forward, cutting through the waves, and every now and then, sea monsters disturbed from beneath the surface could be seen surfacing.

Most of the smaller sea monsters didn't even have time to react before they discovered that the giant steel ship had already moved out of their tracking range.

Even if large sea kings with the capacity tried to give chase, their powerful animal instincts allowed them to vaguely sense that there were two people on this steel behemoth who posed a great threat to them, so they had no choice but to give up and abandon their pursuit.