Lin Yuan looked at Redfield with amusement, not expecting the old man to make a decision so quickly.
However, this was good news for Lin Yuan, saving him the trouble of explaining.
"Sure, but the Devil Fruit and weapon will be given to you after we return to headquarters. It's not that I'm reluctant to part with them, but perhaps you have a better option."
Lin Yuan didn't mention the Pure Gold. Although Redfield was very old, it wasn't impossible for him to recover. It would depend on his choice at that time.
Redfield smiled and nodded, showing no resentment whatsoever, but rather a hint of delight.
Having resolved the Redfield matter, Lin Yuan turned his gaze to Bullet and spoke without any attempt to hide his feelings.
" Bullet, now that Redfield has agreed to join, what about you? Would you like to have a match with me right now?"
Lin Yuan was full of confidence in his strength. Although he looked gentle, he unconsciously exuded a Haki.
Bullet 'Redfield decision did not change his mind. For him, there was nothing else in this life that mattered much; he only wanted to become stronger.
"Boom..."
Bullet suddenly unleashed a terrifying aura, even stronger than Blackbeard, who had obtained the Dark-Dark Fruit.
"Hahaha, I'm not like this old man. If you want to subdue me, you can only rely on your strength to make me submit and defeat me!"
Sensing Bullet's fighting spirit, Lin Yuan's expression remained unchanged. He had to admit, the opponent was truly strong; no wonder Blackbeard dared not recruit him.
This guy is practically a master of all Three Types of Haki and Devil Fruit powers, with almost no weaknesses. In the original story, it took a group of people with great luck working together to defeat him.
Lin Yuan smiled and stopped Lafitte and Van Augur from making a move.
"Alright, since that's the case, let's settle this here. If I win, you'll join the Abyss Chamber of Commerce, and I'll give you one challenge opportunity every year."
Bullet burst into maniacal laughter, his face beaming with excitement.
"Haha, what if you lose? I won't hold back!"
Lin Yuan still had a smile on his face, but his eyes turned cold.
"Heh, win? Next, I'll show you just how big the gap is between you and me!"
Bullet's pupils contracted, and he burst into maniacal laughter, his muscles bulging.
Redfield, Lafitte, and Van Augur stepped back a short distance, preparing to see what the next fight would entail.
Lin Yuan didn't make a move. Instead, he extended an index finger and casually beckoned to Bullet, signaling him to make the first move.
Bullet had never been so insulted. He stomped on the ground and vanished from the spot.
"Boom..."
When he reappeared, he was already in front of Lin Yuan, and his huge fist smashed down towards Lin Yuan's head without hesitation.
But what shocked him was that Lin Yuan made no attempt to dodge, and didn't even draw his " Mandala " sword. Instead, he raised his left hand and took Bullet's attack head-on.
A punch and a palm strike collided violently, and the earth suddenly exploded around the two of them, sending countless pebbles and dust flying up and obscuring their figures.
However, the people present were all quite strong, and the dust and smoke did not hinder their ability to watch the battle.
Bullet looked at Lin Yuan with some surprise, not expecting that his punch would be caught so easily by the other party. You know, even the former Pirate King Roger wouldn't dare to take a direct hit from him just by comparing strength.
"Hehe, not bad strength, keep it up."
Upon hearing Lin Yuan's voice, Bullet felt insulted, his face instantly turning red, and not only his face, but his entire body began to flush red.
The terrifying power of the blood and qi was felt even by the three people who were quite far away.
"Ahhhhh..."
Bullet roared, then swung his arms and furiously pounded at Lin Yuan, each punch no less powerful than the previous one.
Lin Yuan's expression remained unchanged. Facing Bullet's frenzied attack, he did not retreat a single step, but simply used both hands to block.
Bullet showed no surprise at seeing his attack easily blocked by Lin Yuan; on the contrary, he became even more excited.
"Haha, as expected of the current world number one, your strength has not disappointed me!"
"Heh, compared to that, your strength is nothing."
Although Bullet was very strong, and his strength was far beyond that of Ace and the other new Admiral, Lin Yuan did not feel too much pressure.
He is a dual Devil Fruit Awakening, one of which is Mythical Zoan Fruit. His power has already reached an unbelievable level; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to cleave an uninhabited island in two with a single strike.
The two moved very quickly, exchanging dozens of punches almost instantly, shattering everything within a radius of several hundred meters, except for the ground beneath their feet.
Bullet's punches became faster and faster, while Lin Yuan's defense was impeccable.
"You think all you can do is defend? Don't underestimate me!"
Bullet roared, his arm swelling up again, and he slammed it down hard on Lin Yuan.
Feeling that terrifying power, Lin Yuan was also stunned. His figure was knocked back for the first time, and the ground beneath his feet completely shattered.
The two stopped for the first time, looked at each other, and Lin Yuan smiled.
"Heh, interesting. In that case, it's my turn to attack!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yuan's figure also vanished instantly, and then he blasted fiercely towards Bullet.
Upon seeing Lin Yuan's attack, Bullet laughed wildly, attempting to defend himself like Lin Yuan had. However, the moment they clashed, Bullet's expression changed.
He felt an all-destroying force blasting from Lin Yuan's fist, and without thinking, he used Armament Haki to defend himself.
"Boom..."
Lin Yuan only threw one punch, and Bullet's body flew backward, sliding along the ground for dozens of meters before coming to a stop.
Redfield, who was watching the fight, couldn't help but gasp. He hadn't expected that Bullet couldn't even withstand a single punch from Lin Yuan.
Just how strong is this guy?
Judging from the exchange just now, Lin Yuan remained calm and composed throughout. Although he was also repelled by Bullet, it was only after Bullet unleashed its full power that he was able to do so.
Moreover, Lin Yuan has not unleashed his Haki or abilities these past few days, and even his newly transformed " Mandala " has not been drawn.
Redfield, who knew Bullet well, knew that Bullet had used his bloodline power when he repelled Lin Yuan.
Bullet, known as the " Demon Heir " and the successor of the "Demon," possesses special bloodline power.
"Hahaha, that's awesome! That's exactly the kind of opponent I've been looking for. Only someone like this can truly drive me insane."
"Boom..."
Bullet laughed wildly. Despite being at a physical disadvantage, he was not discouraged at all; instead, he became even more excited, unleashing his Conqueror's Haki to its fullest extent.
At this moment, the sky completely changed, countless bolts of lightning flashed, dark clouds gathered, and the distant sea trembled continuously. Centered on Bullet, a frenzied and murderous aura suddenly appeared.
Lin Yuan watched Bullet with great interest, sensing the madness emanating from him, yet he remained as steadfast as a rock in a storm.
"Interesting, this is the real madman!"
According to Lin Yuan's estimation, Bullet's current strength is no less than Garp's, and at least stronger than the other powerful Admiral in the Chamber of Commerce.
"Hahaha, I didn't expect that after being imprisoned for so many years, your strength not only didn't decline, but actually reached such a level. I reckon you could even fight that old guy Whitebeard Newgate."
Lin Yuan smiled and made a few comments, then his expression suddenly turned serious.
"However, if that's all you've got, then it's over, and I'll just hand you defeat!"
"Boom..."
As soon as he finished speaking, an even more terrifying and magnificent Conqueror's Haki erupted from Lin Yuan's body.