Facing Gods, Even Death Could Not Make Them Resist

"I never imagined that elevator was powered by the Giant Clan..."

Staring at the enormous elevator in the distance, Xi Yan frowned and said, "That's ruthless."

Operating such a massive elevator... even Giant Clan would risk being exhausted to death.

"Giant Clan slaves are very useful."

The man controlled by Xi Yan spoke up, "Using them as power is the most cost-effective method."

All I have to do is provide some food; I don't even need to pay wages.

"Heh, just like them," Xi Yan sneered.

Then, Xi Yan turned and glanced at Mary Geoise in the distance, thinking to himself, 'Let me give you a little shock.'

"Go there, that's where the slaves are delivered," the man said, pointing to a huge building to the side.

After glancing at the place the other party pointed to, Xi Yan nodded, and then led the two huge Water tank covered with black cloth away into the distance.

As for this man?

Xi Yan gave him the order to return to the lower levels; perhaps it would come in handy later.

"Hey, isn't this Kane?"

As Kane approached, dragging the Water tank, a One-Eyed Dragon chuckled and asked, "What good stuff did you get your hands on?"

"None of your business," Xi Yan said coldly.

Upon hearing this, the One-Eyed Dragon's face immediately turned ugly.

This bastard actually dared to disrespect him...

"What are you two doing?" A man in a suit standing nearby said coldly, looking at the two of them. "Are you planning to cause trouble?"

Upon hearing this, the One-Eyed Dragon's expression immediately turned even more unpleasant.

Then, he turned to the man in the suit with a fawning expression and said, "No, I was just saying hello to this guy."

"Stop talking nonsense and get going."

"Yes, yes, yes..."

This time, the One-Eyed Dragon didn't waste any more words. He turned around and left with his henchmen.

After watching the other person leave, Xi Yan turned his gaze to the man in the suit.

"I didn't expect you to be back after only two days," the man in the suit said as he walked over. "What did you get your hands on this time?"

"Two young mermaids."

Man in suit:!!!

Upon hearing this, the man in the suit immediately showed excitement, then leaned closer and whispered, "You actually managed to get your hands on a mermaid too?"

"Right."

"That's great... that's great!"

"What's wrong?"

Xi Yan looked at the man in the suit with a puzzled expression, wondering why this guy was so agitated.

"Saint Maverick once gave me an order to obtain a young female mermaid."

The man in the suit explained, "Now that the mission is complete, how could I not be excited?!"

After all... Saint Maverick gave Death Order!

If he can't get a mermaid, he'll have to roll into the water and become one himself.

As for whether he will die?

Don't be ridiculous, the Celestial Dragons wouldn't care about the lives of lowly people like them!!

Xi Yan paused for a moment upon hearing this, then feigned excitement and said, "So, does that mean I can also receive a reward from the Celestial Dragons?!"

"Of course!"

The man in the suit lowered his voice and said, "This gentleman is quite generous; he won't treat you unfairly."

After saying that, the man in the suit patted Xi Yan on the shoulder, indicating that he should take the goods into the room in front first.

This also prevents the Fish-Man Race from being taken away by others.

After the two entered the room reserved for the Saint Maverick Family, the man in the suit lifted the black cloth and took a look.

Upon confirming that she was a young and beautiful female mermaid, a look of delight immediately appeared in the man's eyes.

Then he said, "You wait here, I'll go and fetch Saint Maverick!"

With these two mermaids... Saint Maverick will surely reward him handsomely!

"Good."

After watching the other person leave, Xi Yan slowly narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself, 'I didn't expect to make contact with Celestial Dragons so soon...'

Hmm... that's fine too.

This will make it much easier for me to take action.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan's eyes began to flicker.

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash!" Saint Maverick kicked a guard to the ground and said angrily, "Why can't we get the mermaid I want yet!"

Hearing Saint Maverick's words, the butler forced a smile and said, "Saint Maverick, mermaids aren't exactly..."

"Then why does that guy Saint Holtz have a young female mermaid?" Saint Maverick roared.

Just thinking about that guy's smug face made Saint Maverick's face contort with rage, and his blood pressure soared.

Then, he drew his pistol from his waist, pointed it at the guards beside him, and said, "Useless trash, you're no use to me!"

"Bump!"

The fatal bullet easily pierced the guard's heart, effortlessly taking his life.

The guard didn't dare move an inch from beginning to end, even though... he was facing death.

"Hmph, not even daring to move an inch, what a waste," Saint Maverick cursed.

He then turned his attention to the other guards, intending to kill a few more to vent his anger.

Upon seeing this, cold sweat broke out on the faces of the guards, but none of them dared to move an inch.

After all... they were facing a god!

Facing God, they dared not harbor even the slightest thought of resistance, even at the cost of death.

Just then, the voice of the man in the suit came from outside.

"Saint Maverick, I have found the mermaid you requested!"

Upon hearing this, Saint Maverick's eyes immediately lit up.

"Come in quickly!"

"Yes!"

The man in the suit, having received the order, rushed in from outside, his face filled with excitement as he looked at Saint Maverick and said, "Just now, Kane from the Slave Capture Group brought two merfolk to the Holy Land."

"I've already seen her; she's a young and beautiful female mermaid."

"Hahaha, that's fantastic!" Saint Maverick said approvingly, looking at the man in the suit. "You did a great job!"

"Tell me, what reward do you want?"

"It is my honor to serve Saint Maverick."

Seeing that the man in the suit was so cooperative, Saint Maverick nodded in satisfaction and said, "Then I'll reward you with a Devil Fruit."

He remembered that he had a Devil Fruit in his Treasure Vault, so he decided to reward this sensible kid with it.

"Saint Maverick!"

Saint Maverick nodded, then said, "Where is my mermaid? Show me!"

"A temporary slave depot outside the Holy Land."

"Why not just bring them in?" Saint Maverick frowned.

"I was afraid other adults would intercept me halfway, so I..."

Saint Maverick paused for a moment after hearing this, then nodded and said, "Yes, you did the right thing."

If the mermaids were brought in directly like this, they might indeed be snatched away by other Celestial Dragons.

After all... this kid can't defy the Celestial Dragons!

Then he said, "Take me to see it then, and I'll bring the mermaid back myself."

"Yes, Saint Maverick!"

After saying this, the man in the suit turned and opened the Great Gate, saying, "Please follow me."

Saint Maverick nodded, then turned his gaze to the butler.

The steward immediately understood Saint Maverick's meaning and turned to call out, "Bring up No. 99 Slave! Saint Maverick is about to depart!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the guards outside immediately ran to the place where slaves were kept and then led out a tall man.

After tying the slave to the carriage, the guards returned to where they had been.

"The slave wagons are ready."

"Good."

The butler nodded, then turned to Saint Maverick and said, "Saint Maverick, we may depart now."

"Um."

Saint Maverick nodded, then left with the man in the suit.

The guards following behind also breathed a sigh of relief at this moment.

'At least I don't have to die...'

Being Celestial Dragons's bodyguard is... is just too difficult.

"Isn't this guy a bit too slow?" Sitting in the carriage, Saint Maverick frowned as he looked at the slave being pulled along in front of him. "Is he going to break down again?"

Upon hearing this, the butler glanced at Saint Maverick and said, "Shall we change it?"

Saint Maverick, then shook his head and said, "Never mind, let's talk about it when we get back."

It's too much trouble to get a new one, so I'll just make do with this one for now.

'Speaking of which... should I also acquire a few slaves of Special Race as a means of transportation?' Saint Maverick muttered to himself.

The average human body is simply too weak; it will break down before long.

Hmm, if I have the chance, I'll get a few strong Fish-Man Race as personal transportation.

As he pondered this, Saint Maverick picked up a whip and lashed the man in front of him.

"Smack!"

The man who was slapped immediately turned pale, but he didn't dare to say anything and instead tried to quicken his pace.

Seeing this, Saint Maverick nodded in satisfaction.

"That's more like it."

"Get out of here right now!"

"Yes..."

The slaves, having received their orders, exerted even greater effort, striving to move forward in order to fight for that so-called... hope of survival.

Ah~

"Why haven't they arrived yet?"

Leaning against the wall, Xi Yan yawned and said, "Isn't this a bit too slow?"

Even if you walked, you should have gotten here by now.

Just then, some noise came from outside the door.

"Saint Maverick, the person is inside."

"Open the door for me!"

"Yes!"

The man in the suit, having received the order, stepped forward and pushed open the Great Gate, revealing the scene inside.

After glancing around the room, Saint Maverick fixed his gaze on the two enormous Water tank covered with black cloth.

"Is the mermaid here?"

"Yes," the man in the suit nodded.

"Take the black cloth down!" said Saint Maverick.

As he spoke, he walked in from Great Gate, then waved for his guards to Great Gate.

Upon receiving the order, the man in the suit immediately stepped forward and removed the black cloth covering the two huge Water tank, revealing two mermaids inside.

The two mermaids looked around with 'terrified' eyes, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, looking extremely frightened.

"Hahaha, she really is a young and beautiful mermaid!" Saint Maverick exclaimed excitedly.

With this, he can finally show off to that jerk!

Ha ha ha ha!

The man in the suit beamed with delight upon hearing this; he was glad his master was satisfied.

Then he noticed Xi Yan, who was still standing to the side.

"Hey, Kane, kneel down!" the man in the suit said.

Doesn't this bastard know that he needs to kneel when facing Celestial Dragons?

If he angers the Celestial Dragons, he's doomed!

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan glanced at Saint Maverick, pondering whether he should subdue the guy right now.

"I'm happy today, he doesn't have to kneel," said Saint Maverick, waving his hand.

He was still willing to be somewhat lenient with this kid who could bring him mermaids.

After circling the Water tank a few times, Saint Maverick said, "Excellent, I really like these two mermaids."

"With them, I can finally compete against that guy Saint Holtz."

"Contest?"

Xi Yan was taken aback. What were they competing in?

Is it a competition to see whose mermaid is more beautiful?

"That's right, it's a competition!" Saint Maverick laughed. "I plan to build a huge swimming pool, and then put some piranhas in it to chase mermaids!"

"Whoever's mermaid gets eaten loses!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

As if recalling some very amusing scene, Saint Maverick burst into laughter, hands on his hips.

But the laughter sounded so grating to Xi Yan's ears.

'Truly worthy of being called Celestial Dragons...' Xi Yan murmured to himself.

If I hadn't come, Camie and the others would have fallen into this guy's hands.

By then... neither of them will survive!!

At this moment, Xi Yan was incredibly grateful that he was there, otherwise his friend would have been dead!

"Hahaha, I'm very satisfied with your goods." Saint Maverick glanced at Xi Yan and said, "Your name is..."

"Saint Maverick, his name is Kane."

"Oh, Kane, right?"

Saint Maverick nodded, then said, "I'll give you 300 million Beli for these two mermaids. You can go with him to collect the money in a bit."

As he spoke, Saint Maverick pointed to the man in the suit beside him, indicating that the man should go and collect the money from this guy.

Then he continued, "Remember to keep Fish-Man Race for me, okay!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

He thought this guy who could catch Fish-Man Race was pretty good, so he didn't mind giving him more money.

Looking at Saint Maverick, who was laughing wildly, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then said, "What a... despicable fellow!"

"What?!"

Upon hearing Xi Yan's words, Saint Maverick paused for a moment, then his expression darkened as he said, "Are you talking about me?"

How dare this lowly person call him despicable?!

Did I give them too much kindness?!

The man in the suit stared at Xi Yan, dumbfounded, wondering why this bastard would say such a thing.

Was he kicked in the head by a donkey?

The butler looked at Xi Yan with some shock, clearly not expecting the other party to dare say such a thing to Celestial Dragons. Was he not afraid of death?

At this moment, everyone's eyes were on Xi Yan, wanting to see if this guy was tired of living to dare to say such things to Saint Maverick.

Seeing this, Xi Yan said calmly, "That's right, I'm talking about you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Mangekyō Sharingan appeared in Xi Yan's eyes, and he unhesitatingly activated Illusion to control these guys!

"Clang!"

In just a moment, all of these guys were controlled by Xi Yan's Illusion!