"So you're the old Medicine King? Don't pull rank on me just because you're older. The rules of this world are simple: the weak are prey to the strong, and strength commands respect. If you admit defeat, I won't say another word."
Ye Chen had never been one to back down. No matter whom he faced, he never pulled his punches.
Psyche's face darkened, and her voice turned cold. "Young man, you'd better watch that arrogance."
"Hmph... What's wrong? What are you going to do about it?"
Ye Chen gave Psyche a challenging look.
Psyche's expression grew darker. The veins on her hands stood out, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes. She was beginning to think of killing him.
Ye Chen sneered. Whether it was the Medicine King or one of the Four Emperors of the New World, he would not yield. If he was going to become the King of the Pirates someday, he could not let any enemy make him retreat.
Psyche wanted to lash out, but she was wary of him. She forced her anger back down.
Ye Chen pressed his advantage. "Everyone heard your granddaughter just now. Didn't she say she'd sell herself? I'll buy her. Name your price!"
"You...?"
Ye Chen's sheer audacity made Psyche's beard tremble with anger.
Psyche stepped out of the box, fuming. "Fine! Let's see if you can afford me. Three billion Beli, take it or leave it!"
"Psyche!"
Senath was about to stop her, but Ye Chen laughed. "Deal. No backing out now!"
Trafalgar Law thought there was no need to get into a spat with Psyche. What use was spending that much money on a woman?
Ye Chen smiled. "It's not as if we're short on money. We might as well use those VIP cards."
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