After Feilidun Island, Luo Chen stopped in front of a bar in the middle of the street. His eyes were drawn to the words "Underground Bar" written on it. He couldn't understand why anyone would write those four words so openly. Thinking there was something special about it, he hesitated for a moment and then went straight in.
Horan...
Luo Chen pushed open the two rickety wooden doors of the bar and walked in. The inside was dimly lit, and only a sliver of light shone through when he pushed the doors open.
Ta-da-ta-da...
As Luo Chen walked forward, he looked around. When he entered, the patrons inside cast surprised glances at him, but turned away after seeing his face clearly.
A few malicious glances were cast his way, but Luo Chen paid no attention and sat down on the chair in front of the counter.
Bang bang...
"Hey boss, give me a bottle of whiskey, and two side dishes to go with it!!"
Luo Chen patted the table to remind the shop owner who was wiping a wine glass with a rag.
"Okay, sir, it'll be right up to you..."
The shop owner was a middle-aged man with a somewhat burly build. After hearing Luo Chen's call, he nodded in response, then picked up a bottle of wine from behind him and handed it over. He also picked up two plates of fennel beans from under the table and presented them to Luo Chen.
"That... guest!!"
The boss leaned close and whispered something to Luo Chen.
"What's wrong? Is something the matter, boss?"
Seeing his boss's cautious demeanor, Luo Chen was somewhat surprised and asked.
"Yes, that's right. If you have any problems to deal with later, please do them outside. Try not to damage anything inside, as I still need to continue doing business!"
The boss nodded to Luo Chen and continued.
"Oh!! Boss, judging from your tone, you don't recognize me, do you?"
Hearing this, Luo Chen laughed and asked him a question.
"Hehehe, who in these waters doesn't know you? The newly Shichibukai, the pirate Luo Chen with a bounty of 500 million! From the moment you entered, at least half the eyes have been on you. It seems you've already been seen as their prey..."
The boss gave a wry smile and glanced at the people around him, gesturing for them to speak.
"Haha, boss, because of that hint you gave me, I promise you I won't lay a hand on you here..."
Luo Chen threw his head back and laughed loudly.
"Thank you so much..."
Upon receiving Luo Chen's reply, the boss smiled and thanked him.
Bang...
"Seven Warlords of the Sea, Luo Chen, your head is mine..."
However, just as they finished speaking, a fierce-looking burly man across from them flipped over the table, shattering wine bottles and porcelain plates all over the floor. He then pulled out a long knife from under his body and shouted as he slashed at Luo Chen.
Bang... Bang...
As soon as he finished speaking, the others around him followed suit, flipping over the table and raising their knives to strike him.
"Seriously, can't even a person have a peaceful drink? If you want to fight, then come out and fight..."
Luo Chen shook his head, stood up, faced them, and began to speak.
"Hey, you think you can escape from us once you're outside? Don't be naive, newbie, just die already..."
Before Luo Chen could finish speaking, the person opposite him couldn't hold back any longer and rushed forward, slashing down with a long sword from above his head.
Clang!!
Luo Chen stretched out two fingers and clamped them between the handle of the long sword, immobilizing the burly, fierce-looking man in front of him.
"Run away?! You think you're worthy?"
Luo Chen tilted his head slightly, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
"Damn it, what are you all still looking at? Let's all attack him together! Kill him, and we'll get the reward, the fame, and everything else..."
Seeing that he couldn't break free from Luo Chen's two slender fingers no matter how hard he struggled, a strong sense of powerlessness welled up within him. But he wouldn't give up because of this, and turned his head to provoke the others who were standing still and dared not step forward.
"... Tch, let's go... I don't believe we can't take down this mere pirate with so many of us..."
Swoosh...
Among the dozen or so people who hesitated to step forward, one of them gritted his teeth and mustered his courage, then charged forward with his knife, slashing at the same person.
"Innocent!!"
Luo Chen didn't dodge at all, looking disdainfully at the blade coming at him.
After saying that, he raised his other free arm and stretched it out Extreme Speed.
Clang!!
That knife was also caught in the trap, stuck in mid-air, unable to break free no matter how hard it tried.
"Hey... good opportunity! Now he doesn't have a free hand to block our attack. If you're going to make a move, now's the time! Go for it!!"
Another nameless apprentice saw this scene, thought his chance had come, smiled and reminded the others before drawing his sword and slashing.
"Superior!!"
Those behind him, hearing his words, thought they made sense, so they also took their weapons and attacked alongside him.
Swoosh...
Swoosh...
Swoosh...
Several gleaming blades slashed at him from different angles, blocking all of Luo Chen's escape routes, leaving him unable to advance or retreat, and the situation looked extremely dangerous.
"Be careful, guests!!"
Unlike the other drinkers who were kicking him while he was down, the man instead "kindly" reminded Luo Chen of something.
Why use this word? Because he understands Luo Chen's status and position better, and knows that what is a life-or-death crisis for ordinary people is as easy for Luo Chen as drinking water.
After the boss reminded Luo Chen, Luo Chen also made his move. Just as their swords were about to strike, he gently lifted them up, clamping their blades between his arms. Their strong, muscular bodies were also lifted up to block him.
Bang!!
Several knives collided with the two longswords Luo Chen was using to parry, producing a violent shockwave. A strong gust of wind shook the wine bottles and dishes behind him, causing them to shatter on the floor beneath his feet with a clattering sound.
Is that all?
Luo Chen used only two fingers to pick up the two long swords and held them in front of him to block all attacks.
Seeing how 'weak' the other party was, a hint of disdain flashed in Luo Chen's eyes, and he asked.
"Damn it, how dare you look down on us! Don't underestimate me! I am Gol Jozu, the great hunter of the New World, feared by all pirates worth hundreds of millions! Prepare to die... Luo Chen!!"
One of them seemed to be angered by Luo Chen's expression, and immediately became furious, roaring as he drew his sword and slashed down again.
"Hmm?! That's interesting. Boss, please step back, lest you get caught in the crossfire..."
Luo Chen looked up at the white light condensed on the blade, knowing that the guy he had provoked was also a decent swordsman, and this strike was a sign of sword energy. So he reminded the boss behind him and dodged to the side.
Clang!!
Luo Chen turned his head and One Flash, the blade of his sword, which was over a meter long and nearly two meters long, condensed with sword energy, slashing down close to his body.
The man was startled and felt a deadly threat. He immediately jumped aside. A flash of light, and the long table behind Luo Chen was instantly cut in half. The sword energy did not weaken and continued to slash forward. The wall behind him was also cut open, leaving a long trench before dissipating.