Just as Gaban was sizing up Lin Yuan, Lin Yuan's gaze also fell on Gaban.
However, their expressions were different. Gaban looked at Lin Yuan with a serious expression, while Lin Yuan looked at Gaban with a relaxed expression and a smile on his face.
"Hehe, I never expected the world's strongest person to be so young. My old man often marvels at Lord Lin Yuan's power!"
Just then, Ripley, who was standing next to Gaban, suddenly spoke up with a laugh, breaking the atmosphere.
Lin Yuan turned to look at Ripley. She was slim and dressed very scantily. What was most striking was a tattoo that ran from her left temple all the way to her left foot.
"Mrs. Ripley is too kind. I've heard so much about Mr. Gaban's deeds; I heard quite a bit about him from Rayleigh."
Upon hearing Lin Yuan mention Rayleigh, Gaban's eyes flashed with excitement. He never expected to hear news of him again after more than twenty years.
When Elder Mohammed saw that everyone was chatting, he quickly invited them to attend the banquet.
Whitebeard Newgate and Golden Lion Shiki finally had a moment to spare, and the two walked to Gaban's side, one on each side, and put their arms around his shoulders.
"Hahaha, Gaban, it's been decades! You've aged quite a bit!"
"Hahaha, yeah, I never thought that guy I almost wiped out would actually come here and marry such a beautiful giant."
Gaban looked at the two old men with a sense of despair. He never expected to meet them under such circumstances, and the other party was so enthusiastic that he could hardly bear it.
"You two old geezers, why are you being so enthusiastic towards me? Shouldn't you be fighting Roger to the death?"
Bullet, Zephyr, Lot Linlin, and Gaban's acquaintances smiled, and even Redfield and Mihawk glanced at Gaban curiously.
As for Ripley, she looked at her husband in surprise, never having heard that he knew so many famous and powerful figures.
Lin Yuan maintained a smile throughout, not participating in the interaction with the others, but listening to Elder Mohammed introduce the customs and culture of Elbaf.
The elders, including Mohammed, were also unsure of Lin Yuan's purpose for this trip, but now was not the time to ask. They led the group into a grand palace.
Upon entering, the first thing that catches the eye is a huge round table, thirty meters in diameter, laden with all sorts of delicious food.
Everyone took their seats, with Mohammed and Lin Yuan in the main seats, accompanied by the other elders and the three people from earlier, including Ren.
As for Gaban, he was pulled together by Whitebeard Newgate others.
Mohammed and the others expressed their sincere welcome to Lin Yuan's arrival, especially after he displayed his strength.
Moreover, in recent years, the arrival of the " Abyss " Chamber of Commerce has indeed brought a great deal of wealth and resources to Elbaf, improving their lives.
After the banquet began, the people did not talk about serious matters, but instead kept talking about their local customs and changes, basically engaging in a constant back-and-forth.
Gaban's restraints were also lifted by Ripley, and he was now free to drink.
For three whole hours, everyone, both host and guest, enjoyed themselves immensely.
Facing Lin Yuan, Mohammed felt somewhat helpless, not expecting that the other party's Tai Chi skills were no less than those of him, a centenarian.
After the banquet, everyone except Lot Linlin, who wanted to visit the Sheep's House, stayed behind to discuss serious matters.
The eight elders, including Mohammed, wore solemn expressions, fearing that Lin Yuan might have some ulterior motives, given that the people he brought this time were far too powerful.
Mohammed assessed the situation in his mind and concluded that he had absolutely no chance of winning.
They had also heard about the tactics used by Whitebeard Newgate during the Paramount War —using Conqueror's Haki to wipe out the enemy forces—which was something no ordinary nation could withstand.
Moreover, apart from Zephyr, it seems that all the people Lin Yuan brought this time possess Conqueror's Haki.
"Ahem, well, Lord Lin Yuan, thank you for your Chamber of Commerce's help to Elbaf over the years. In you, I see the ideals of the former King Harald."
"I wonder what important matter you've come here to discuss?"
Lin Yuan remained silent, and Mohammed was no longer going to play dumb; he was ready to get straight to the point and speak frankly.
A solemn expression appeared on Lin Yuan's face, causing Mohammed and the others to feel a chill run down their spines.
"Elder, do you know that Elbaf is about to be destroyed?"
The moment these words were spoken, the entire room fell silent. Even Gaban and Ripley stared intently at Lin Yuan.
Mohammed and the others also turned cold, but they were not intimidated by Lin Yuan's men.
"Lord Lin Yuan, your words are rather shocking. Destroy Elbaf! That depends on whether the enemy has the strength. We are not afraid of war!"
For Mohammed and the others, this was indeed true. Although their strength might not be comparable to Lin Yuan and the others, they were not easily subdued.
Not to mention that the Giant Kingdom has thousands of powerful giants, all of whom are at least Rear Admiral in the Navy, plus three Admiral and Gaban.
This force is one that even the navy wouldn't dare say it could be defeated.
Whitebeard Newgate and the others remained silent, watching Lin Yuan perform alone.
Lin Yuan wasn't angry; a smile instantly appeared on his face.
"Elder, and everyone else, since I dare to say this, I am confident. Others may not be able to, but what if the other side is the World Government!"
"What?!"
The eight elders, Gaban, and Ripley all exclaimed in surprise, their eyes fixed on Lin Yuan.
"Ahem, Lin Yuan, what evidence do you have that the World Government is planning to destroy Elbaf?"
Gaban is now considered a son-in-law of the Giant Kingdom, so naturally he sides with his own people and wants to know the truth.
Lin Yuan picked up a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp. Then, looking at the group of powerful figures around him, he spoke in a cold tone.
"According to my investigation, Imu once overthrew Joy Boy, has awakened, and for many years she has been searching for Joy Boy's reincarnation."
"Her goal is to eliminate the enemy, even at any cost, and possibly even create Void Century in history!"
At this point, Lin Yuan looked at Gaban and asked.
"Mr. Gaban, you and the Pirate King Roger once arrived at the Laugh Tale, Laugh Tale. I'm sure you witnessed some things. Did Roger say he arrived too early?"
Gaban's expression suddenly changed drastically, and he stared at Lin Yuan in disbelief.
"How do you know? At your age, there's no way you could know these things. Could it be Rayleigh? Impossible! But you're not that person either!"
Gaban suddenly panicked, Ripley was shocked; this was the first time she had ever seen Gaban lose his composure.
In her memory, Gaban had always been a Haki, generous, and gentle man. Nothing could ever make him lose his composure. She never expected that Lin Yuan's words would elicit such a strong reaction from him.
Whitebeard Newgate, Redfield, and the others looked at Lin Yuan in surprise, wondering where he knew all this. It seemed that Lin Yuan was even more mysterious than they had imagined.
Lin Yuan toyed with the wine glass in his hand, his eyes seemingly flashing with endless starlight.
"This world is about to be reshaped, and the Three Ancient Weapons will awaken one after another. My other piece of information is that all the Ancient Weapon have already awakened."
Mohammed and the others were once again shocked; they had clearly heard of the weapon that could easily destroy an island.
"Lord Lin Yuan, do you have any concrete evidence? Otherwise, we can't believe your words!"
Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of Whitebeard Newgate and the others turned strange, and their gazes toward Lin Yuan were full of meaning, but they didn't say anything.
A bright smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face, and his aura instantly intensified.
"Of course I have evidence, because Pluton and Poseidon, two of the Three Ancient Weapons, are in my hands!"