High City was a wreck. Houses destroyed in the fierce fight between the two of them lined the streets.
Ye Chen didn't feel the slightest guilt. After leaving High City, he passed through Gray Terminal, and before he had gone far, someone blocked his path.
"Captain, that's the kid! I've been waiting here for him all day. I'd recognize him even if he'd been burned to ash."
A lean pirate pointed at Ye Chen from a distance and spoke to the hulking man beside him.
The hulking man stood over six feet tall, all muscle and built like an ox. He had a broad face, a wide nose and mouth, and enormous eyes that kept sizing Ye Chen up.
When Ye Chen drew near, the man said, "It's no big deal. Cut off one of your hands and one of your feet, and I'll let it go."
"Same here."
As soon as Bluejam finished speaking, Ye Chen grinned and answered in the same tone.
"Hm?"
Bulu's face darkened. A fierce killing intent surged from him, and the blue cape behind him fluttered though there was no wind.
Bulu gave a cold grin. "You've got a big mouth, brat. Porchemy, teach this kid his place. Show him what the Sapphire Pirates can do."
"Heh, heh, heh..."
A pale-skinned brute stepped out of the crowd. He was a little smaller than Bluejam but still built like a bull. He wore yellow trousers, bright red boots, a belt, a black-and-yellow sash, and a sleeveless red shirt. In his hand was a broad, heavy saber whose gleaming edge shone with a chilling light.
The saber swayed as Porchemy approached, flashing with every step. His boots struck the ground firmly, and every movement radiated raw power.
Porchemy stopped before Ye Chen and chuckled. "You'd better