That evening, Lin Yuan and Rayleigh quietly left the Sabaody Archipelago, not returning until the afternoon of the following day.
Rayleigh was completely bewildered and shocked when he returned; Rayleigh couldn't even remember how he got back to the tavern.
"What's wrong with you? Didn't Lin Yuan ask you to teach him Conqueror's Haki Coating? Are you really coming back soon?"
Seeing Rayleigh's absent-minded appearance, Shakky asked curiously; she hadn't seen Rayleigh like this in a long time.
"Sigh..." Rayleigh sighed deeply.
"It's nothing. I just feel old and I was also shocked by Lin Yuan's talent. You know what? In just half a day, he completely mastered Conqueror's Haki Coating. Even Roger couldn't have done that."
"Even I probably wouldn't be a match for Brother Lin Yuan now. His talent is truly terrifying."
Hearing this, Shakky was startled and quickly came over to hand Rayleigh a glass of wine.
"You're saying you're no match for Lin Yuan now? Is it really that exaggerated?"
Rayleigh downed his drink in one gulp and shook his head with a sigh.
"It's no exaggeration at all. After he mastered Conqueror's Haki Coating, I fought Lin Yuan. Although I only used 80% of my strength, I didn't hurt him at all."
"I reckon he only used about five or six tenths of his strength, Shakky. You know what? In all these years, I've never seen anyone like him. Even Roger or Whitebeard Newgate couldn't compare to this kid. Maybe Rocks could rival him back then."
Shakky naturally knew who Rocks was, but that was precisely why she was surprised by Lin Yuan's talent and strength. However, she quickly smiled.
"Hehe, what does that have to do with you? Our cooperation with Brother Lin Yuan is just about exchanging intelligence. With him around, we'll be safer in the future, won't we?"
Rayleigh thought for a moment, suppressed his melancholy, and felt much better.
"Heh, you're right. I was overthinking it. Now that I've retired, those guys from the World Government won't dare to cause trouble easily."
"But I always had a feeling that kid had ill intentions towards me."
Shakky rolled her eyes at Rayleigh, then held out her hand and said with a smile.
"Give it to me!"
Rayleigh's heart tightened, but he pretended to be nonchalant and asked.
"What do you want? Shakky, what do you need?"
"Hmph, of course it's the 100 million Beli that Brother Lin Yuan gave you. Are you handing it over voluntarily, or should I personally search you?"
" Shakky, you can't slander me! Lin Yuan didn't give me any. Besides, that 100 million Beli was my coaching fee; it's my personal property."
Rayleigh tried to struggle a bit more, but seeing Shakky's ambiguous smile, he couldn't help but shiver. Then, hesitantly took out a World Bank passbook from his pocket and reluctantly handed it to Shakky.
Shakky grabbed it, looked at the long string of numbers on it, and couldn't help but smile.
On the other side, Lin Yuan also had a smile on his face. Over the years, he had been training alone. Although Awakening Three Types of Haki, he had improved them all through his own strong physique and talent.
As for the Conqueror's Haki Coating, there was still no clue. However, although Rayleigh said that his teaching ability was average, it also depends on the person. He did not think that Rayleigh's teaching was useless.
With my own abilities, what I lack is guidance from others, not criticism.
Unlike Luffy, who needs to be beaten to understand the techniques of a strong fighter, Lin Yuan didn't believe he could withstand Kaido and still be unharmed if it weren't for the protagonist's plot armor.
Lin Yuan already had his own understanding of the Three Types of Haki, and with Rayleigh's explanation and personal demonstration, he quickly mastered the knack.
Not only Conqueror's Haki Coating, but he also learned Ryuo Haki, making him a master of everything.
Lin Yuan was extremely excited at this moment. His strength had increased again, and once his Observation Haki improved further, he would have no weaknesses left.
For the rest of the time, Lin Yuan didn't step forward, but instead stayed in the hotel alone, experiencing the Conqueror's Haki Coating and Ryuo Haki.
finally...
"Boss, the auction is about to start, can we head out now!"
Hearing the slightly excited voice, Lin Yuan smiled, picked up his shirt and put it on, then he and Tesoro, wearing masks, walked towards Auction House No. 1.
The Shadow Secret Guard had already obtained admission tickets, but Lin Yuan did not choose the VIP area. Instead, he and Tesoro sat near the auction stage.
This time, Lin Yuan didn't intend to forcibly seize the Devil Fruit. After all, with their current wealth, they didn't care about a mere few hundred million Beli.
Meanwhile, a large number of people arrived at the auction. Judging from their attire, they were all wealthy and powerful, and many others, like them, chose to conceal their faces.
"Boss, I heard that not only are there Devil Fruit for sale this time, but there are also a lot of other good stuff. Also, I heard that a mermaid has been acquired at the auction."
Tesoro hasn't been idle these past few days either. He's learned quite a bit about things in the Sabaody Archipelago, especially about this auction, which he's paying particular attention to.
Mermaid?!
Lin Yuan frowned. Although he was not a soft-hearted person, perhaps influenced by his memories from his previous life, he felt extremely disgusted by human trafficking.
However, Lin Yuan did not react immediately, but instead thought of something.
" Tesoro, is there any latest news about Fisher Tiger?"
"Uh, boss, I heard the World Government put pressure on Fish-Man Island, so Fisher Tiger had no choice but to form the Sun Pirates with his crew and has been hiding from the Navy ever since."
"However, since most of them are merfolk, the navy can't do anything about them for the time being."
Lin Yuan paused for a moment, pondering, "Is Fisher Tiger still destined to be killed?"
However, Lin Yuan had no intention of making a move, since he didn't owe them anything; on the contrary, they owed him.
I'm not a nanny, I won't help them forever. If they can't escape, that's their fate.
Lin Yuan stopped thinking about it and looked around. The auctioneer had already appeared. Judging from the time, the auction should be starting soon.
Just then, a person suddenly ran over in a panic and whispered a few words to the auctioneer, causing the auctioneer's expression to change drastically.
"Heh, that's interesting, Tesoro. Something might happen later, be prepared."
Although the other party was whispering, how could they possibly escape Lin Yuan's detection?
Just then, a dozen tall figures dressed in white outfits and wearing white masks walked in, followed by two obese men wearing space helmets.
Upon seeing this, everyone was shocked and knelt down, pressing their heads firmly to the ground.
They were none other than the rulers of this world: the Celestial Dragons.