Xi Yan's Surprise: Am I Really Worth This Much?

"Finally, I'm back in this place..."

Xi Yan, who had just emerged from the water, stared at the huge mangrove tree in the distance marked with the Number 41 with a complicated expression.

Then, Xi Yan activated his Transformation Technique, turning himself into someone else's appearance, and slowly swam across the seawater.

A moment later, Xi Yan arrived at the shore of Number 41 Tree and successfully landed on the island.

"Um?"

An old man carrying fishing gear paused for a moment when he saw Xi Yan, then smiled and said, "Young man, are you going for a swim?"

"Haha, yes, I swam a lap," Xi Yan laughed.

Upon hearing this, the old man looked up at the sky and then said, "It would be really nice to go for a swim in this weather."

After thinking for a moment, he turned and walked away, seemingly planning to change into his swimsuit and go for a swim.

"What a strange old man," Xi Yan muttered.

After watching the other person leave, Xi Yan turned and walked towards Shakky's Number 13 mangrove tree.

However, Xi Yan stopped when passing through the Number 30 Commercial District.

"Hmm... I'm just here, I might as well buy them some gifts to take back," Xi Yan muttered.

After glancing at the shops in the distance, Xi Yan strode over.

Just then, Xi Yan overheard a conversation between several bounty hunters.

"Hey, did you hear?" a bald man said, "Someone's offering a bounty on the Blood-Eyed Ninja."

"Blood-Eyed Ninja?"

The Cone-Head Man next to him looked surprised and said, "Is that the Blood-Eyed Ninja caused a huge disturbance at Navy Headquarters with the Whitebeard Pirates?"

"Yes, that's him." The bald man nodded.

How much is the bounty?

"Five hundred million!"

"Five hundred million?" the Cone-Head Man said in disbelief. "Just information about the Blood-Eyed Ninja can be exchanged for that much money?"

No, is that guy really worth that much?

"That's right, it's worth that much!"

"Let's go, let's go find that guy's whereabouts!" the Cone-Head Man exclaimed excitedly. "If we can find him, we'll be rich!"

That's five hundred million!

Once they get that much money... they can go back and enjoy life!

Thinking of this, the Cone-Head Man's eyes turned red.

"A 500 million Beli bounty on my information?" Xi Yan muttered, stroking his chin as he watched the other person leave. "That's quite a generous offer."

It's just unclear whether it was the World Government that intervened.

After shaking his head, Xi Yan turned and walked towards the Clothing Store in front of him.

"Hiss~"

"Phew~"

Shakky, exhaling a smoke ring, rested her chin on her hand and said, "So many days have passed, why hasn't Little Xi Yan come yet?"

Could it be that something unexpected happened along the way?

With that in mind, Shakky turned her gaze to the Den Den Mushi beside her, wondering whether she should make a call and ask.

Just then, the Great Gate to Shakky's Tavern was pushed open, and a strange man walked in.

After glancing at the other person, Shakky gave a professional smile and said, "Welcome!"

What would you like to order?

Shakky, whose train of thought had been interrupted, decided to give this bastard a good beating.

As Xi Yan closed the door behind him, he noticed Shakky's gaze and his lips twitched. "Shakky-jie, your eyes look a little scary..."

Shakky:???

This man called her... Shakky-jie?

But she didn't know him either.

Thinking of this, Shakky's smile faded, and she frowned, asking, "Who are you?"

"It's me, Shakky-jie," Xi Yan said.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xi Yan deactivated the Transformation Technique and returned to his original form.

Shakky:!!!

"You are... Little Xi Yan?!" Shakky looked at Xi Yan in disbelief and said, "You can actually transform into other people?"

Is this also Ninjutsu?!

When did Xi Yan learn the Ninjutsu that allows him to transform into other people?

"I can not only transform into other people, but also into objects," Xi Yan said with a chuckle.

As they were talking, Xi Yan used his Transformation Technique to turn into a stool, demonstrating the Transformation Technique's wonders to Shakky before reverting to his original form.

This scene left Shakky completely dumbfounded.

After a moment, she said, "You really are unpredictable..."

The abilities they've already displayed are already incredible, and now they can use Transformation Technique to become other people...

Is there anything this kid can't do?

Xi Yan simply smiled and said nothing more.

Seeing this, Shakky shook her head, turned around and poured Xi Yan a glass of fruit wine, then said, "With this ability, you really can sneak in silently."

After all... no one could have imagined that Xi Yan would have the ability to transform, right?

"That's what I think too."

After saying that, Xi Yan picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and then said, "By the way, Shakky-jie, are there many people trying to find out about me right now?"

"Oh?"

"Why would you ask that?" Shakky raised an eyebrow and said, "Have you heard something?"

"Yes."

Xi Yan nodded and said, "When I arrived, I overheard a conversation among some bounty hunters. They said my information was worth 500 million Beli!"

Five hundred million Beli... it's making him a little tempted.

If it weren't for the fact that he was going to cause trouble in Mary Geoise, he would have definitely ripped those guys off!

"Yes, that's true." Shakky nodded and said, "Quite a few people have already received this information."

So it's true?

"Yes, it's true."

Xi Yan frowned upon hearing this and asked, "Do you know who issued the bounty?"

"The World Government, of course. Who else could it be?"

Those guys are very interested in Xi Yan right now, so it's quite normal for them to offer such a bounty.

"So it really was them..." Xi Yan muttered.

It seems these guys are genuinely very interested in me.

"The World Government hasn't just issued this one bounty," Shakky said, tapping her cigarette ash. "If someone can capture you, the World Government is willing to offer one billion Beli."

"Am I that valuable?"

"Yes, that's how valuable it is!"

After Shakky finished speaking, she revealed a wicked smile and said, "How about I arrest you now, kid? That way I can make a killing!"

He spoke as if it were the truth.

"Um..."

Xi Yan thought about it seriously for a moment, then said, "Shakky-jie, how about... we team up and trick them?"

Shakky was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then rolled her eyes and said, "I was just joking, why did you take it seriously?"

"Do you really think the World Government's money is so easy to take?"

And then they get scammed... What if they don't get their money back and end up losing both of them?

As an information broker, Shakky was very aware of the World Government's true nature.

Xi Yan blinked upon hearing this, then stroked his chin and said, "That's true."

Shakky-jie's identity is quite sensitive, making it completely unsuitable for her to go out and deal with the World Government.

As for sending other people?

Don't be ridiculous. Without sufficient power, the World Government wouldn't let you take the money!

After all... that's 1 billion Beli!

"Alright, forget about it."

Shakky stubbed out her cigarette, glanced at Xi Yan, and said, "The World Government isn't so easy to deal with."

After speaking, Shakky paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "However... if you have the ability to make a fortune in Mary Geoise, that's a different story."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan's eyes immediately lit up.

Yes!

Those Celestial Dragons enjoy Celestial Gold must have an enormous amount of gold and silver treasures!

With this in mind, Xi Yan's thoughts began to stir.

With my Sealing Technique... I'm definitely going to make a killing!

Xi Yan's eyes grew brighter with each thought, and finally he slammed his hand on the table and exclaimed, "Let's do it!"

"Don't be too happy yet, the money there isn't so easy to get," Shakky said.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Xi Yan said with a smile.

Seeing Xi Yan's confidence, Shakky didn't say anything more.

"Oh, right, Shakky-jie," Xi Yan said, pointing to the White Den Den Mushi on the table, "Could you please get me one or two more White Den Den Mushi?"

Shakky looked helpless upon hearing this and said, "This thing isn't so easy to get. I can only give it a try."

These are extremely rare White Den Den Mushi; only one might emerge every year or two, so she couldn't say for sure that she could get her hands on one.

"Let's give it a try, and we'll see if it works," Xi Yan said.

"Okay, I'll take this job," Shakky nodded.

"I'll give you the money after I've been to Mary Geoise."

"There's no rush," Shakky said, shaking her head.

She knew Xi Yan's character well, so she wasn't afraid of being taken advantage of.

Then, Shakky said, "But... what do you need so many White Den Den Mushi for?"

"Of course it's for Hancock," Xi Yan laughed. "Otherwise, the two of us wouldn't be able to contact each other."

Using a regular Den Den Mushi carries a risk of the Navy overhearing their conversation, so... they have to use White Den Den Mushi!

That way, the two of them can chat on the phone for hours from time to time.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan smiled even more broadly.

"Little Hancock?"

Seeing the smile on Xi Yan's face, Shakky asked in surprise, "Could it be that you've already...?"

"Ah, yes, Hancock is my woman now," Xi Yan laughed loudly.

Shakky paused for a moment after hearing this, then said with some emotion, "I didn't expect you to actually do it."

Has that Iceberg beauty finally been warmed up by someone?

In that case... Little Hancock can finally find happiness, right?

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Shakky's face.

Xi Yan looked at Shakky with some surprise and said, "Shakky-jie, from what you're saying... you've had this suspicion for a while now?"

"Yes," Shakky nodded and said, "I told Rayleigh about this after we found out you were on Amazon Lily."

"Now it seems... our thinking wasn't wrong."

Xi Yan, that kid, really managed to win over Hancock, the World's Number One Beauty!

"As expected, ginger is still..."

"Um?"

"Ahem, as expected of Shakky-jie, her intuition is terrifyingly strong." Xi Yan coughed lightly.

That look in your eyes just now was a little scary.

Shakky rolled her eyes at Xi Yan upon hearing this, then lit another cigarette before saying, "Anyway... you'd better treat Hancock well from now on, okay?"

"That girl, she..."

Shakky paused here, pursing her lips, unsure whether to continue.

"Shakky-jie, I understand."

Xi Yan said softly, "So don't worry, I'll treat her well."

Shakky paused for a moment upon hearing this, then smiled again and said, "Okay."

She was right about this kid!

' Hancock... you're really lucky, aren't you?' Shakky murmured to herself.

May you continue to be happy like this... You deserve this happiness!

Shakky's eyes were filled with a smile as she conjured up the image of Hancock in her mind.

Then, Shakky said, "Speaking of which... your purpose in going to Mary Geoise wasn't to get revenge for Hancock, was it?"

She felt the chances were pretty good.

After all... couples in the throes of new love are prone to acting impulsively!

"That is indeed one of the reasons," Xi Yan nodded.

His initial idea was indeed related to Hancock.

"One of the reasons..." Shakky muttered.

Even if it's just one of the reasons, it would still be enough to move Hancock to tears.

Then, Shakky asked, "What's the other reason?"

"To send a message to our comrades," Xi Yan said.

Afterwards, Xi Yan recounted the things he had discussed with Luffy and the others to Shakky Luffy, ensuring she fully understood what she needed to do.

"Oh~"

"Oh, I see." Shakky said with a look of Satori realization, "No wonder you needed that birdman's contact information."

If they don't contact that birdman directly, the information Xi Yan wants to release won't even make it into the newspapers!

After all... the World Government will intervene!

Therefore, contacting Morgans directly is the best option.

"Only in this way can the plan be implemented perfectly, right?" Xi Yan grinned.

"Yes, that's true." Shakky nodded in agreement.

Morgans is a really daring guy!

It's fair to say that as long as he has enough sensational news, he'll dare to print it in the newspaper!

This is also why she agreed to the Xi Yan plan.

Then, Shakky lowered her head and began rummaging through the drawer. She then took out a piece of paper with Morgans Den Den Mushi's number written on it and placed it on the table.

"Promise."

"Is this that guy's phone number?" Xi Yan raised an eyebrow.

"Yes." Shakky nodded and said, "This is Morgans ' Den Den Mushi number. Once you dial it, you can contact him directly!"

"Then let's contact him," Xi Yan said, picking up the Den Den Mushi from the table.

However, before Xi Yan could dial the number, Shakky pressed the button to stop him.

"Shakky-jie?"

"Before you dial, I need to know what you want to do," Shakky said. "This will help you refine your plan and, incidentally, help you figure out how to persuade Morgans."

Xi Yan paused for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded.

"Good!"