Su Han wasn't surprised. How could a free-spirited girl like Huang Rong strictly follow a certain path in life? So when Su Han spoiled the plot, it was already clear that she and Guo Jing were doomed.
"Really." The white-bearded man shook his head, then, remembering something, narrowed his eyes and said, "Little girl, what have you thought about that thing I mentioned before?"
Whitebeard extended his wrist, instantly covering it with jet-black Armament Haki, revealing a powerful aura.
"The power of the One Piece world is indeed very tempting," Huang Rong said with a grin, sticking out her tongue. "But I'm too lazy to even practice the Nine Yin Manual right in front of me. Ask me to train in so-called Armament Haki? Spare me... I know how difficult it is just from watching Rayleigh train Luffy in the story."
"Armed, knowledgeable... the ultimate in physique and hearing?" Su Han's indifferent voice suddenly rang out.
"Is the Speaker of the Council interested?" Whitebeard turned his head instantly. Su Han did not answer. However, after a moment's thought, Whitebeard pulled out the Armament and Knowledge cards from his person and tossed them in front of Su Han.
"I happen to still owe the Speaker of Parliament a debt, so I'll just leave the Armed Forces Report to you."
After a slight pause, Whitebeard's words carried a touch of sadness, "And Blackbeard tonight... If he really did assassinate Thatch, I will give you that Dark Fruit."
"However... darkness and your unpredictable nature are truly a perfect match. Gurarara."
Su Han's eyelids twitched, and he stared helplessly at the white beard.
Huang Rong was both amused and exasperated, and also somewhat envious of the white-bearded man's boldness. She herself wouldn't have dared to speak to Su Han like that.
Suddenly, two ripples appeared in the void.
The mist swirled, eventually coalescing into two figures: Ying Zheng and Tony Stark, one in front and one behind.
Tony Stark sat there, lost in thought for a long time, before turning to look directly at Su Han, his voice earnest and serious, "Thank you for your help... I know what to do next."
After he finished speaking, he exited the misty space.
Su Han wasn't surprised. He tapped his fingers lightly on the table. "If Stark was prepared, Dr. Ethan shouldn't be dead, right?"
“Ninjas, pirates…” Ying Zheng paused briefly before continuing, “What a magnificent other world.”
Ying Zheng stared directly at the white-bearded man. "If I hadn't witnessed the power that a true god possesses, and seen the extraordinary people in your world... I might have mistaken you for gods as well."
"Your Majesty flatters me."
The white-bearded man chuckled, “Destroying six kingdoms, unifying the world, and creating a powerful civilization empire that has lasted for thousands of years… Even I have to admit to this achievement.”
Whitebeard sighed somewhat; initially, he hadn't taken Ying Zheng seriously. After all, he had seen far too many emperors.
But after reading about five thousand years of Chinese history and watching Qin's Moon... Whitebeard's attitude changed.
After all, the great achievements Qin Shi Huang made in that world have already surpassed the World Government of the One Piece world.
Ultimately... the World Government is nothing more than a large-scale alliance of nations created by its powerful forces.
This is incomparable to what Qin Shi Huang accomplished: destroying other powerful states on the same land, conquering the world with his horse, and laying the foundation for a completely new empire.
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Chapter 19 Whitebeard's Wrath, Blackbeard's End
"Spanning thousands of years?" Ying Zheng's lips curled into a self-deprecating smile. "You're joking. My Qin Dynasty only lasted two generations... I dare not say that I will create a thousand-year empire before I change this fate."
"That's not how it is!" Huang Rong suddenly spoke up, her emotions running high. "Even if the dynasty you founded was destroyed by Liu Bang, it doesn't diminish your place and glory in history!"
"You are undoubtedly the greatest emperor of all time... If you had not unified the world, perhaps the Central Plains would still be a land of many states, constantly at war. So, it may be an exaggeration to say that you created an empire that lasted for thousands of years... But it is not an exaggeration to say that you created a civilization that lasted for thousands of years."
The white-bearded man stared at Huang Rong with a strange look in his eyes. "I didn't expect you, little girl, to admire Qin Shi Huang so much."
"Because my father also greatly admired Qin Shi Huang." Huang Rong took a few deep breaths, and her emotions gradually calmed down. Her voice was tinged with embarrassment. "So under his influence, I also became quite interested in Qin Shi Huang."
After a brief silence, Ying Zheng quickly regained his composure.
“Let’s make a deal,” Ying Zheng exhaled, his eyes fixed intently on the white-bearded man opposite him. “Edward Newgate, I hope you can find pure gold in your world… and then give me a small piece. I’m willing to pay a great price for it.”
"Although the One Piece world has not yet reached its true end, the latest plot has already shown... that although you are one of the Four Emperors of the New World, you have invested all your wealth in your hometown, so you must be quite poor, right?"
Ying Zheng's desire and ambition for immortality were never concealed.
“Uchiha Madara also made the same trade request as you,” Whitebeard said calmly, not surprised. “I also used my influence to find the lanternfish that swallowed pure gold.”
"As for the transaction... let's discuss that after I find the pure gold."
"Is that so?" Ying Zheng sat upright on the bronze chair and said softly, "That's fine... after all, I still have a long time ahead of me."
“Alright, let’s leave it at that,” Whitebeard stroked his white crescent moon, a complex look in his eyes. “I should get back to reality… It’s already night where I am. At this time, the nightlife on my ship is officially starting…”
"If Blackbeard really wants to have a drinking contest with Thatch, now is probably the time."
"You shouldn't mind what I did to you, the same thing I did to Ban, right?" Su Han's cold voice suddenly rang out.
Whitebeard's eyes widened slightly, then he realized something and hummed in agreement, "If you want to see, feel free to come."
As soon as he finished speaking, Whitebeard's body turned into mist and vanished without a trace.
In the world of One Piece, the tall and imposing Whitebeard suddenly opened his eyes.
He used his Observation Haki to locate Thatch's room and found that Thatch was still alone. However, Blackbeard was carrying a barrel of sake and was walking down the corridor toward Thatch's room.
"So it's finally here." Even though he was prepared, disappointment still showed on Whitebeard's face.
Immediately, he felt an unfathomable and incomprehensible immense power descend upon him.
"This is... the aura of the council chairman? But this oppressive feeling..." Whitebeard's expression froze.
This was the first time he had directly faced Su Han's aura. Even after countless years of battling at sea, his heart, forged into an unbreakable fortress, felt suffocated at this moment.