Half an hour passed in a flash. Apart from Whitebeard, Kaido, a leader of an underworld faction, some others, and the locals, everyone aboard the Golden Grand Ship was driven off by Liu Qing's clones.
As for the unconscious Gild Tesoro, Liu Qing handed him over to his subordinates, Dice and Mr. Tanaka, gave them a small boat, and let them leave.
Liu Qing kept Baccarat, the Lucky-Lucky Fruit user, behind. She would be the manager of this entertainment city from now on. She was also very obedient and agreed to join him straightaway.
Everyone sat around a table as the locals served food. They really were hungry after the battle, and they all began eating and drinking.
During the meal, Kaido watched the couple showing off their affection and asked casually, "You must have come to the New World for something. Want me to send some people to help? All you'd owe me is a favor."
Liu Qing set down his wineglass and glanced at the people around him. "How about we work together?"
Kaido immediately grew curious. "What do you want to work together on?"
"Have your men carefully search the seabed in the waters between the cake shop and Wano Country. If they find a very bright golden orb, tell me," Liu Qing replied.
"Mama~ Mama~ Since we're working together, there must be something in it for us, right?" Charlotte Linlin asked.
"There is. When the time comes, I'll give each of you one piece of what we find," Liu Qing said meaningfully.
What was Pure Gold worth? What he wanted was the father and daughter who could make Pure Gold. With those two, would he ever have to worry about running out?
"Fufufu~~ May I ask what it is?"
"Pure Gold. Pure Gold that can let