One Piece: From the Rocks Era to King of the World

Chapter 223 Making a Life-Extending Potion
"Hahahaha, Li Yuan, what is it that you want to see us about?"

The golden lion asked.

"Yohahahaha, Li Yuan, you are not planning to take our thousand-year-old dragon bones, are you?"

John said with a smile that they had bought it at a high price and they would not let it go.

"You have the bones of a thousand-year-old dragon, but you don't have the formula for the longevity potion, so you can't make it."

Li Yuan looked at John who had become alert and said with a smile.

"So, you have a recipe?"

John looked at Li Yuan with burning eyes.

"Of course, why else would I come to you?"

Li Yuan smiled.

"what do you want?"

John quickly realized that Li Yuan had come to them with a plan.

"Haha, I can help you prepare the life-extending potion, but I want a portion of it as payment."

Li Yuan directly stated his purpose.

"How many doses of life-extending potion can we make with the dragon wings we have?"

John asked.

You should know that the dragon wings in his hand were not bought with his own money, but were bought together with Wang Zhi, Yin Axe, Brandon and Wald, with each of them paying exactly 10 billion Baileys.

"The regular version can make six servings, and the enhanced version can make three servings."

Li Yuan smiled.

"What's the difference between the normal version and the enhanced version?"

asked the golden lion.

"What difference can there be? Since this is called a life-extending potion, it must be an enhanced version that can extend life even further."

Li Yuan explained.

"Li Yuan, you said before that you wanted one as a reward, but you didn't say whether it was the regular version or the enhanced version, right?"

The golden lion asked with a smile.

"Of course it's the regular version."

Li Yuan knew that Golden Lion was asking on John's behalf. Now they were together. After all, Li Yuan had the formula for the longevity potion. If they wanted to make the potion, they had to get it from Li Yuan. Otherwise, the thousand-year-old dragon bones they had photographed would be useless.

"Hahahaha, Li Yuan, I agree. You help me make two enhanced life-extending potions and two normal life-extending potions."

The golden lion laughed.

"Yohahahaha, Li Yuan, please help me make six ordinary versions of the life-extending potion."

John had no choice but to make a regular version, because he didn't buy the dragon wing separately before, but bought it together with someone else.

"No problem, just follow me with your things."

Li Yuan then immediately took them to a clinic not far from the Fighting Pyramid, where there were instruments for making life-extending potions, and Lazili was also waiting here.

"Lazili, I leave it to you. With one pair of dragon wings, you can make two enhanced life-extending potions and eight normal life-extending potions."

After Li Yuan came here, he handed the two dragon wings to Lazili.

"no problem!"

Lazili took the two dragon wings and started working.

There is only Lazili here. The preparation of the longevity potion has always been done by Lazili alone, and she has never delegated it to anyone else.

"Hahahaha, Li Yuan, it looks like you are all ready!"

Golden Lion smiled as he looked at Lazili who was working.

"I never do anything without preparation. I'm the one who hosted the World Expo. When I saw the Millennium Dragon on the list, I already started preparing."

Li Yuan was not afraid to tell Golden Lion and the others.

"Li Yuan, how long does it take to make a life-extending potion?"

Wang Zhi asked.

Golden Lion, John, Wang Zhi, Silver Axe, Wald, and Brandon all followed Li Yuan here. They wanted to watch the life-extending potion being made step by step, as they were worried that Li Yuan would pocket the money.

If they don't watch, who would know whether what Li Yuan said is true?
"So many doses of life-extending potion, it will take about three days. Wait, someone will bring you food."

Li Yuan said.

"Hahahahaha, it's only three days. I'll wait here for three days!"

"By the way, Li Yuan, how come you have the formula for the life-extending potion?"

The golden lion asked curiously.

"How else could it be? Isn't it that the recipe is hidden in the treasure I snatched in the Valley of Gods?"

Li Yuan shrugged.

"Oh hahahaha, then you are so lucky, why couldn't I get this formula in the first place!"

John said somewhat disappointedly.

"John, I remember when we were in the Valley of Gods, we saw that pile of treasure, and then we went to chase the celestial dragons who had escaped."

"Later, when we returned to the treasure pile, we found that a lot of it was missing. Could it be that you took it?"

Speaking of the Valley of Gods, Li Yuan recalled a story that happened there.

"Yohahahaha, you gave up these treasures because you wanted the devil fruits, but I didn't fight with you for the devil fruits and chose to take the treasures."

"You should be thankful that I couldn't take so much treasure, otherwise why would I leave so much for you."

John admitted it openly. After all, so much time had passed and he couldn't give back the treasure he had taken away.

A few people just waited here silently, chatting about gossip and bragging. When they were hungry, someone would bring them food, but their observation shuriken were always paying attention to whether Lazili was cutting corners and hiding their thousand-year-old dragon bones.

Inside the Battle Pyramid, Whitebeard and Roger were sitting together drinking, with Barrett standing guard beside them.

"Whitebeard, Li Yuan, Golden Lion, and John are all missing. What do you think they are doing?"

Roger asked embarrassedly after burping.

“Gulala, what else could it be? They are all the people who took the photo of the thousand-year-old dragon’s skeleton. Of course they gathered together because of this matter.”

"Since we didn't take photos of the Millennium Dragon's bones, they naturally wouldn't let us get involved."

Whitebeard said nonchalantly.

Pirates are all selfish, and there is nothing wrong with them doing this. In order to stabilize Whitebeard and the others, Li Yuan even paid for Whitebeard, Roger and Charlotte Linlin's expenses at the Fighting Pyramid. All they had to do was eat and drink.

"The elixir of life? That's just a legend. What's the point of being immortal? It's better to live a happy life, live through the most exciting time, fulfill my dreams, and then die peacefully. That's what I pursue!"

Roger said with ease.

"Gulala, that's right, there's nothing good about being immortal. As long as I can fulfill my dreams, it doesn't matter how long I live."

White Beard also laughed. His biggest dream was to have a family and to live quietly and happily with them. That was enough!
Outside the entrance of the Fighting Pyramid, many swordsmen were queuing up to sign up enthusiastically.

"Everyone listen, everyone is eligible to register, but not everyone can participate in the competition!"

"Only by passing the test set by the Wuji Pirates can you participate in the World Kendo Tournament."

"And this test is very simple. Whoever can cut the steel in my hand will be eligible to participate!"

The person in charge of registration placed a thumb-sized piece of ordinary steel on the steel clamp next to it. "What? You have to pass a test before you can participate. Didn't they say that swordsmen from all over the world can participate?"

"That's right, aren't you, the Wuji Pirates, fooling people?
"You have to pass an assessment before you can participate. What a lousy rule! I won't participate!"

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As soon as the registrar finished explaining the rules, many people below started to make a fuss, accusing the Wuji Pirates of inaction and deception!

"Humph, what are you arguing about? If you can't even cut a piece of steel the size of your thumb, how can you be qualified to participate in the World Kendo Tournament!"

"This tournament is to select the world's greatest swordsman, not to watch weaklings like you compete!"

"Those who don't want to participate in the World Kendo Tournament, get out of here and don't block the people behind you who want to sign up!"

At this moment, the Ashura boy with the aura of Ashura came over. His sharp eyes swept over everyone present, and immediately made everyone present shut their mouths unconsciously.

No one dared to refute Ashura Douji's words. After all, he was Ashura Douji, a cadre of the Wuji Pirates and also a powerful swordsman.

"Also, if a great swordsman comes to sign up, he or she can skip the assessment and even advance to the top 64 without having to participate in the competition. He or she does not need to participate in multiple competitions like the swordsman."

Ashura Boy continued.

"Then may I ask, how do I confirm if someone is a great swordsman?"

Hawkeye Mihawk's master Roberts walked up and asked politely.

"Of course, it is our captain who will confirm it personally. I am a swordsman, and I cannot confirm whether you are a great swordsman."

Ashura boy looked at Roberts who was walking forward and said with caution.

"By the way, I came here with my apprentice. I wonder if I can bring him along."

Roberts said.

"No problem, sir, follow me!"

Ashura boy gestured.

"Mihawk, come on, let's go."

Roberts said as he motioned to Mihawk who was hiding in the crowd at the back.

"Here comes master!"

Mihawk heard what his master said and ran over excitedly.

Soon, Ashura Boy brought Roberts and Mihawk to the outside of Lazili's laboratory, and Li Yuan also walked out.

"Captain, I'm bringing people here."

Ashura boy said.

"I don't know your name?"

Li Yuan looked at Roberts in front of him, felt the sword intent from him, nodded, and then looked at Mihawk next to him.

"These eyes are very special. Could this little guy be the Hawkeye Mihawk in the original work?"

Li Yuan thought to himself.

"I am the owner of a sword gym in the West Sea, my name is Dwight Roberts, and this is my apprentice Mihawk, nice to meet you, Master Li Yuan."

Dwight Roberts performed the swordsman's etiquette.

13-year-old Mihawk has been staring at Li Yuan since he met him. He grew up listening to Li Yuan's stories.

The man who is known as the world's greatest swordsman today is standing in front of him. He will also become the world's greatest swordsman in the future. This man is the one he wants to surpass in the future!

"Asura boy, take this Mr. Roberts to get the numbers for the first 64 people."

"Mr. Roberts, someone will explain the relevant rules to you in detail. Then you can just take your number and participate in the competition for the top 64."

Li Yuan said.

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Roberts smiled, and left with Mihawk and Ashura Douji.

In the next few days, several great swordsmen who had never appeared in the public were brought to meet Li Yuan.

Li Yuan didn't expect that this time the fish fry would bring out so many great swordsmen, whose names he had never even heard of before.

Three days later, the life-extending potion was ready!

"Each dose of life-extending potion, whether it is the regular version or the enhanced version, can only be used once by each person. The second dose will be ineffective."

Lazili handed over the life-extending potion and said.

"Cool!"

Golden Lion and the others opened the bottle and just took a sniff. They immediately felt refreshed, as if new energy was injected into their whole bodies.

"I hope you can keep today's events secret. Otherwise, the World Government wouldn't mind coming to you alone."

Li Yuan specifically reminded Golden Lion and the others.

"Yohahahaha, don't worry, we won't be that stupid."

John laughed.

After getting the life-extending potion, they didn't drink it immediately. Instead, they took it and went back to do some experiments on themselves.

Although Li Yuan had no intention of harming them, who could be sure about such things?

We are all pirates, but none of them are good people.

"Lazili, thank you for your hard work!"

After Jin Shizi and others left, Li Yuan supported the tired Lazili and spoke gently.

"Just get some sleep."

After working for three consecutive days and nights, Lazili was indeed very tired. She fell asleep quickly in Li Yuan's arms.

After Li Yuan settled Lazili down, he returned to the Fighting Pyramid to take charge.

There are too many people coming this time and they are too strong. Barrett can't control these guys. If he doesn't show up for a long time, who knows if something unexpected will happen.

Seven days later, the registration for the Kendo Competition officially closed. A total of 1086 people were able to participate in the World Kendo Competition.

This number made Li Yuan feel a little unbelievable, but in fact, there were so many swordsmen who could cut through steel who signed up!

Even if it's just the Wuji Pirates, there are seventy or eighty people who can pass the assessment and participate in the competition. Adding up to a total of 1086 people in the world, it's reasonable.

"The World Kendo Tournament is about to begin. Please pay attention to the big screen, 1086 sword masters. The information of the current battle between your respective numbers will be displayed on it. Please arrive at the designated venue within the specified time to compete!"

A young and beautiful host stood under the spotlight and read out the rules of the competition.

Each of the 1086 swordsman contestants is accompanied by a professionally trained person who will explain the rules to them.

This is also the answerer that the Wuji Pirates assign to each player to prevent some single-celled or directionally challenged players from missing the game due to various problems.

The competition rules adopt a points system. 1086 swordsmen randomly choose numbers to compete with each other. The winner gets one point and the loser loses one point. Each person has to play a total of 15 games. In the end, the 45 swordsmen with the most points will win and can participate in the top 64 competition.

Why choose 45 swordsmen?
Of course, it’s because there are 19 great swordsmen participating in this kendo competition.

1086 swordsmen were randomly paired up for a match arranged by the Wuji Pirates.

Because they are all swordsmen, their competition is extremely fierce. Many people come to watch every match. At the competition venue, there is a live broadcast that broadcasts their battle videos to the whole world so that more people can see the competition among these swordsmen.

For many people, this is simply a visual enjoyment.

After all, some ordinary people have never even seen a swordsman, let alone a competition between swordsmen!

(End of this chapter)