It was late, but Little Zhuge was not the least bit sleepy. He watched several slaves being whipped before him, sipping red wine and enjoying the spectacle.
"Hey, where have Ye Chen and his crew sailed to now?"
“Hard Night Owl agent 009 just sent word. Ye Chen's ship is docked at Water 7. Apparently, they're building a new ship and plan to stay there a few more days!”
Little Zhuge's butler, Yaldan, answered with a respectful bow.
"A new ship? I know that man. He'll want a top-class pirate ship, something built to last. Find out whether anyone in the Underworld is selling Treasure Tree Adam!"
"Prince, is that necessary?" Yaldan asked, puzzled.
Little Zhuge nodded. "Just look into it. The sooner, the better!"
"Yes, I'll see to it at once!"
Yaldan did not dare delay. He hurriedly took his leave.
Little Zhuge picked up his wineglass and watched the crimson wine swirl with keen interest. Then he laughed excitedly. "Ye Chen, our game is about to begin again!"
Before long, Yaldan rushed back. "Prince, I found it. Someone on East Bright Island is selling Treasure Tree Adam."
"East Bright Island? Could it be fate? That island's name reminds me of someone."
A knowing smile appeared on Little Zhuge's face. He turned to Yaldan. "Tell Doflamingo where Ye Chen is headed. I'm sure he'll be very interested. Ye Chen seized his Auction House not long ago, after all. Doflamingo must be burning with anger. I'll give the Donquixote Family a chance to take revenge!"
"A brilliant move, Prince!"
Yaldan admired Little Zhuge's methods beyond measure. He immediately had someone contact Doflamingo.
"What? East Bright Island? Treasure Tree Adam?"
Doflamingo was sunbathing beside the palace pool when he heard the news about Ye Chen. He rose with a sudden grin.