Richest Rag-picker

After hearing Fang Chenyi's words, Poseidon Robton's expression instantly became one of utter disbelief.

His gaze was fixed on the white powder inside the wooden box in Liu Yishou's hands. His mind was racing.

After a long moment, he looked up at Fang Chenyi. In return, he received a slight, affirmative nod.

Seeing this, Poseidon Robton drew a sharp breath.

"You're saying this stuff can change a person's constitution and increase their combat strength, is that right?"

'I know best what kind of strength that subordinate of mine has,' Poseidon Robton thought. 'He couldn't even take a single blow from me, let alone trade moves with this Huaxia man opposite us.'

'But now he was able to fight the other guy for so long. What does that mean? It means his strength skyrocketed in an instant, even to a level greater than my own.'

'After all, I couldn't even withstand a single one of that man's attacks. As for why my subordinate's strength increased... it was obviously because of the powder in this wooden box.'

Although he had already reached this conclusion in his heart, he still had to ask to confirm his theory.

"Yes, it's just as you've guessed."

Even though he'd already suspected it, hearing the definitive answer still made Poseidon Robton gasp.

"How much did he take?"

After composing himself for a moment, Poseidon Robton asked the last question on his mind.

He needed to determine just how much the man had consumed to become so powerful. If it was only a tiny amount, then this white powder was far too potent.

On the other hand, if he had to consume more than the entire contents of the box to achieve that strength, then the amount before him was of little use.

But Fang Chenyi's answer made his eyes light up once more.

Fang Chenyi pinched his fingers together, showing a tiny amount, and said nonchalantly, "About this much."

Letting that sink in, Fang Chenyi continued, "Heh. Now you see why I was reluctant to give it to you? I believe this one box of powder is enough for several hundred people, at least. And with several hundred subordinates, each more powerful than you... who in this world do you think could stand in my way?"

Fang Chenyi's words mirrored Poseidon Robton's own thoughts.

After learning the powder's purpose, a plan had already formed in his mind.

He would cultivate a force of his own—a super-powered force. A force that could rival that special team within the Poseidon Clan.

Before this, Poseidon Robton's plan had always been to hand the Sea God's Relic over to the clan in exchange for the status of heir. Of course, while the chances of success were high, there was still a possibility of failure.

Now, however, he no longer thought that was the best approach.

If he could command an elite team of a hundred men, he would be absolutely certain of his future control over the Poseidon Clan.

When the time came, if anyone dared to oppose him, he wouldn't hesitate to use this team to completely silence all dissenting voices.

Seeing Poseidon Robton lost in thought, the corners of Fang Chenyi's mouth couldn't help but curl upwards.

"I'll give you some time. Think it over carefully. Think about what you can offer me, what you can use to trade for this treasure."

With that, he waved his hand, stood up, and walked toward the door.

Liu Yishou, still holding the wooden box, snapped it shut and followed Fang Chenyi out.

Poseidon Robton, left behind, opened his mouth as if to speak but stopped himself from calling out to them. Just as Fang Chenyi had said, he needed to think carefully about what kind of offer would convince him to hand it over.

After leaving the room, Liu Yishou handed the box to Fang Chenyi, an exasperated look on his face.

Fang Chenyi saw his expression. 'He must think I was just bluffing Poseidon Robton,' he thought.

'But in all honesty, while I might have exaggerated a little, I wasn't actually lying to him. This stuff really is a treasure, and you do get stronger after taking it.'

He just didn't know if this small box contained enough for a hundred people.

'After all, this small amount was probably less than what would fall off if that skeleton just clipped its fingernails.'

Stepping out of the room, Fang Chenyi looked up at the clear sky. He took a deep breath of the humid, scorching air and then exhaled slowly.

Then, without turning his head, he spoke, seemingly to himself but also to Liu Yishou behind him.

"We've been out here for almost a month now. I'm actually starting to feel homesick. Once this deal with Poseidon Robton is done, it'll be time to head back."

Hearing Fang Chenyi's words, Liu Yishou found himself missing the air of Huaxia.

Fang Chenyi suddenly turned around, his eyes fixed on Liu Yishou as he asked in a serious tone,

"Old Liu, if everything I just said was true, would you dare to try what's in this box?"

Liu Yishou was taken aback. He didn't understand why Brother Fang would ask such a thing. But when he thought about what Brother Fang had just told Poseidon Robton, and about Brother Fang's own monstrous skills, it would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted.

"Heh heh, if something that miraculous really exists, of course I'd be willing to take it."

"What if the effects are unknown? What if you don't know what it might do to your body later on? Would you still be willing to take it?" Fang Chenyi pressed on.

But Liu Yishou nodded without the slightest hesitation and replied with conviction,

"As long as it doesn't kill me, I'm willing. Brother Fang, you might not understand. For people like us who constantly walk the edge of death, what we desire most is greater strength. Heh, without powerful skills, we could be dead in the next moment. Who has time to worry about future side effects? But it's a pity... something like what you described doesn't actually exist."

Fang Chenyi gave Liu Yishou a deep look, then nodded. But he didn't say anything more, nor did he let Liu Yishou eat the powder from the box. Instead, he turned and continued walking toward the helicopter in the distance.

'Even though Liu Yishou craves greater power, I won't let my brother be the one to test it. I won't let him be the guinea pig.'

Fang Chenyi needed to get back to the cruise ship. He had to return and continue stuffing that Bone Powder into the woven bag, to see if he could produce another one of the Medicine Pills he'd taken before.

'Even though taking that Medicine Pill made his whole body ache, at least it was something he had tried himself...'