307: A bounty of 100 million gold coins

Han Huohuo finally confirmed that although Sandru was a scoundrel, he really hadn't lied to him.

But how could he get this fragment?

Forget the seabed, he couldn't even get close to the vortex near the surface of the sea.

While Han Huohuo was racking his brains, Luffy said again, "There seems to be something strange at the bottom of the sea. I saw huge buildings surrounding the Sea Eye at the bottom of the sea, stretching endlessly. People were moving inside them, and they seemed completely unaffected by the vortex."

"An underwater city?"

"And people?"

Han Huohuo was incredibly shocked. A city existed at the bottom of the sea, ten thousand miles deep? What kind of technology was that? Were those people who moved freely in the deep sea still human?

How immense was the pressure at the bottom of the sea, ten thousand miles deep?

"I shouldn't have seen wrong!" Luffy was very certain.

Han Huohuo had a good idea now. The seabed probably held many mysteries. He thanked Luffy, rewarded him with some resources, and even gave him a blueprint for a magic ship. Luffy was overjoyed. Soon, he became a true Pirate King by relying on the magic ship blueprint Han Huohuo gave him. Han Huohuo and Sol returned directly to Penglai.

Han Huohuo first discussed the matter with everyone, which left them all silent.

Even if they knew there was a city at the bottom of the sea, how could anyone, even an immortal, go down ten thousand miles underwater?

Han Huohuo thought for a moment and said, "We can first avoid the vortex and go down to the seabed to take a look. The biggest problem now is how to get underwater."

Han Xin said, "Lord, have you forgotten that we have a unit called 'Diving Fish'? You haven't produced them yet. From the name 'Diving Fish,' they should be able to move at the bottom of the sea."

Han Huohuo gave a wry smile, "I also know that Diving Fish might be able to reach the seabed, but if only Diving Fish go down, they are combat units and can't scout. If no one commands them, they'll only cause destruction. If there really are people at the bottom of the sea, who knows what trouble they might stir up."

The Pirate King nodded, "Therefore, we must have a hero go down to the seabed to command the Diving Fish. Actually, I do know of a treasure that can reach the seabed."

Han Huohuo's eyes lit up. The Pirate King knew the ocean best; he had made a living in the sea since birth, so his information was certainly more accurate.

"Tell me!"

"Lord, do you still remember when Pirate Island sank, and three Pirate Generals escaped? Was one of them a fellow named Iron Blood Fish?"

Han Huohuo thought for a moment and finally remembered, "You mean that Iron Blood Fish who tricked you and threw you into the Pirate Codex space?"

The Pirate King still gnashed his teeth whenever Iron Blood Fish was mentioned. He had left the Devil Sea at that time to track Iron Blood Fish. After the Pirate Codex island sank, that fellow escaped with Madam Qing and Zheng Yisao in a supreme treasure of the deep sea.

Han Huohuo asked curiously, "What kind of treasure does he have that can reach the seabed ten thousand miles deep?"

The Pirate King leaned in and said, "He has a treasure that fell from the sky at the same time as the Pirate Codex. It's a submarine-like object, normally just a card. With a thought, it can transform into a submarine. That submarine has ample space inside and can dive to extremely deep seabeds. That's why I've been tracking him for so long but haven't been able to find him. If we can catch him and get this treasure, we'll be able to enter the sea!"

Han Huohuo looked up at the sky, thinking how magical this world was. Things kept falling from the sky, and they were all top-tier treasures. Even his own Distant Voyage had fallen from the sky.

Another problem arose: how to find Iron Blood Fish!

Han Huohuo thought for a moment and confidently said, "I don't believe he'll stay at the bottom of the sea forever. No matter how big that submarine is, if he lives at the bottom of the sea constantly, he'll eventually have a mental breakdown. And he'll always need to surface to trade supplies. So, we still have a chance."

The Pirate King scratched his head, "But how do we find him? Even if he comes out to sea for supplies, he also has a Phantom Mask that makes people forever unable to clearly remember his face."

Han Huohuo chuckled, "That's not a problem. Why do we need to recognize him? As long as we recognize the Phantom Mask, isn't that enough? Anyone wearing a Phantom Mask should be directly arrested. I believe that a heavy reward will bring forth brave men! I don't believe anyone isn't greedy for money!"

Soon, Han Huohuo posted a bounty on the forum.

"[Bounty for Iron Blood Fish: 100 million gold coins, plus an island of one thousand square kilometers, allowing you to be a Lord. I will provide you with a three-year protection period. Note: This guy often wears a Phantom Mask and has a submarine that can dive underwater at any time. Be careful not to alarm him. Notify me immediately if you get any information. Once I catch him, the reward will be paid immediately!]"

In addition to the forum, Han Huohuo also posted notices on many pirate islands. For some matters, local native pirates were more effective than Lords.

"Boss, these bounties are posted everywhere. Won't that alert him?"

"It's fine. You have to believe in the power of money. Even if it alerts him, it doesn't matter. Have you ever seen a bounty that wasn't posted everywhere?"

"Yes, Boss is brilliant."

All the Lords and pirates were in an uproar. One hundred million gold coins? What kind of concept was that? It was enough to rival a kingdom! And they were also giving an island. One must know that most Lords were under others' control, and owning their own island was the lifelong dream of many Lords or pirates.

The Pirate King asked curiously, "Boss, I know you're rich, but where will you get an island from? They all have owners now. Are you going to help him conquer an island or something?"

Han Huohuo smiled and explained to everyone, "You don't know, Distant Voyage can eat islands, and naturally, it can also spit out islands. Now it's over ten thousand square kilometers, spitting out a one-thousand-square-kilometer island is a piece of cake."

Everyone marveled at how useful the Distant Voyage turned out to be.

I don't create islands; I'm just a porter of nature.

Iron Blood Fish was truly afraid of the Pirate King. He didn't live underwater all year round; no human could do that. He hid in a small city in the Devil Sea, but he didn't go out often. His most loyal servants handled all his errands for supplies.

Madam Qing and Zheng Yisao sat opposite him, smiling, motionless, their facial expressions a bit strange. Iron Blood Fish enjoyed it very much.

One day, his loyal servant went to the market to purchase supplies and saw many people gathered around a wanted poster. He went over to take a look and was greatly surprised after reading it.

He quickly ran home, intending to notify Iron Blood Fish to hide.

When he reached his doorstep, his steps slowed, and his breathing became rapid. One hundred million gold coins? An island? If he gave up this immense fortune, he would have lived his life in vain.

Then he suddenly turned and ran.

To hell with loyalty! Where was it as valuable as one hundred million gold coins!