The Pirate Who Refused Red-Hair's Invitation

"Hahaha!" Rayleigh burst out laughing. "You really are a shrewd little brat."

Lin Mo smiled too and said nothing more.

On the display stage,

Disco saw that no one was bidding higher. He walked reluctantly to the small auctioneer's stand, struck the table twice with his red gavel, and announced, "Since there are no further bids, the Rebound Fruit is sold for one billion Beli!"

He had expected the fruit to fetch an even higher price.

But once a Celestial Dragon placed a bid, few people dared compete.

The female Celestial Dragon smiled smugly. "Hmph. So that Devil Fruit wasn't much after all. No one even tried to outbid me."

Her father shot her an exasperated look. "There goes another billion Beli. Can't you save a little?"

She ignored him. "I want that Devil Fruit for my collection. And I want a few young, strong slaves too. Father, buy me some more."

The male Celestial Dragon couldn't be bothered to answer.

As annoyed as he was, he usually bought his daughter whatever she wanted.

Onstage, Disco had the Rebound Fruit taken away. Then the staff wheeled out a large, semicircular glass tank covered with a white sheet.

His energy returned at once. He picked up the microphone and said excitedly, "Our next item is both incredibly rare and incredibly popular! I'm sure you've all been looking forward to it. First, allow me to show you its silhouette."

With that, Disco signaled to the staff backstage.

A beam of light shone through from behind the tank, casting the silhouette of a mermaid inside it onto the white sheet.

The audience fell silent for a second, then erupted in cheers.

Disco cried, "Now, buyers, take a good look at this coveted item!"

He seized the white sheet and pulled it off the