"Protection money" naturally won't be gold coins. Master Hudson is always cautious in his actions and never does such tasteless things.
Demon Crystal, Demon Core, Vengeful Spirits… and some rare Dark System treasures, anything a Ghost Ship might need.
On the surface, these are just three Ghost Ships that understand the principle of small but long-lasting gains.
Compared to other Ghost Ships, this operation indeed seems a bit fantastical, but it is within everyone's acceptance range.
Theoretically speaking, as long as a Pirate Leader was collecting protection money at sea, dying and turning into a Ghost King to inherit some of the original memories and resume the business is logical.
"Big Brother, it looks like we have been targeted!"
The leading man nodded slightly in agreement, compared to typical Ghost Ships, they are representatives of being dutiful.