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Quinn, as a scientist who once worked with Vegapunk, has his own network of connections.
Using these connections, Quinn made phone calls and bought a lot more research materials, waiting for them to be transported over.
Lei Luo finally witnessed firsthand how money could be spent like water; scientific research was truly a bottomless pit.
Quinn spent nearly two billion Berries just on the black market in Water Seven.
This doesn't even include those that will be paid for upon delivery.
No wonder Quinn came so readily and joined so easily.
As Stussy watched Bailey carry the boxes out one by one, his heart felt as if it were being squeezed, a dull ache spreading through him.
She also wanted money, but couldn't find a reason to ask Kaido and Lero for it.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and the black market boss sent someone to deliver an invitation.
The auction has begun!
Chapter 12 Auction
King still didn't want to be exposed to the public eye too much, and he didn't want anything, so he chose to stay on the pirate ship to guard it.
Quinn had already bought everything he needed to, and auctions generally don't feature obscure items that only scientists can use, so he preferred to stay on the pirate ship to conduct experiments rather than go to the auction.
Let them go; at least the two of them will have company on the pirate ship.
After the banquet, their relationship progressed rapidly; friendships between men are always exceptionally simple and strong.
I still prefer things to be noisy and chaotic.
Kaido and Raelo changed into smart suits, combed their hair to look like adults, and took Stussy with them to the auction.
Stussy seemed quite interested in the auction and even dressed up specially for it.
She wore a moon-white off-shoulder dress, the perfect cut outlining her smooth curves.
Her exquisite and beautiful face, her dazzling short golden hair, and the elegance of her dress blended perfectly.
Noble and elegant.
Like an elven princess.
Lei Luo was momentarily stunned by the sight; this woman was truly beautiful.
In addition, his money-grubbing nature is somewhat similar to Nami's character as a little thief.
What a pity, she was a femme fatale.
Stussy affectionately linked arms with Reilly, her face beaming with smiles.
Lei Luo raised an eyebrow, not surprised at all.
She's using her beauty to seduce herself again. Ha, am I the kind of person who would give in to anything if I could resist a honey trap?
The three arrived at the entrance of the auction house, where a servant respectfully led them to the VIP box.
This was personally instructed by the boss; everyone in Water Seven knows that this pirate crew is incredibly wealthy.
If it weren't for the sight of Leylo arm in arm with the beautiful Stussy, and the towering Kaido's aloof and unapproachable demeanor, it would have been easy to spot him.
They also wanted to ask if they needed any special services, since it's not uncommon for customers to have someone help them relieve their pent-up desires during auctions.
However, two beautiful maids were still kept by her side to serve her.
Lei Luo sat back on the soft sofa with his arms outstretched, looking down at the auction venue through the giant transparent glass.
Wow, that's really professional.
Private rooms not only reflect the distinguished status of guests, but also provide privacy, ensuring that the participants in the auction are unaware of each other's identities.
This allows guests to bid with confidence and without being afraid to bid for fear of retaliation.
The auction at Sabaody Archipelago in the anime was very unprofessional; how could Celestial Dragons, pirates, and other people be auctioning off together in a hall?
Below, a glamorous woman with wavy hair, wearing a burgundy low-cut dress and sky-high heels, slowly walked onto the stage.
The beautiful host, holding the microphone, bowed deeply to the guests and smiled:
"Welcome to all our distinguished guests for this auction. We are deeply grateful to you."
The already low-cut dress was further embellished by the beautiful host's movements, revealing glimpses of her cleavage.
The milky white snowflakes attracted the attention of all the gentlemen at the auction.
This auction house is quite shrewd.
The beautiful host below has already begun to enthusiastically introduce the auction items.
The final price of the auctioned item determines her commission.
The necklace being introduced is a blue gemstone necklace, and all of these necklaces have a common name: Heart of the Ocean.
Kaido and Rayleigh had no interest in these things.
Lei Luo came to the auction hoping to try his luck and see if he could get the Door-Door Fruit or the Castle Fruit for sale.
We need to move the Golden City from the Sky Island as soon as possible. Although it will still be there when Luffy goes there decades later, I'm afraid that I, like a butterfly, might accidentally stir up some storm.
Kaido wants Zoan-type Devil Fruits. Ever since Rayleigh named his pirate crew "Beasts," he has had an unprecedented obsession with Zoan-type Devil Fruits.
Stussy gently patted Lei Luo's hand, and when Lei Luo turned to look at her, she held out her palm to indicate that Lei Luo should look at her chest, her eyes sparkling:
"Lei Luo, look, isn't something missing here?"
"Who invites someone to look at their breasts? But since you've been so kind as to invite me, I'll have to accept."
Lei Luo's gaze was unabashedly fixed on the expanse of white in front of Stussy's dress.
Stussy's forehead was covered in black lines. He suppressed his anger and forced a smile: "What do you think is missing?"
Lei Luo looked at Stussy with amusement in his eyes, "You're going commando?"
"You motherfucker..."
Even with Stussy's excellent self-control, he couldn't help but break down.
Lei Luo's smile widened, and he stopped teasing her. "Alright, if you want it, just buy it. It's not like our Beast Pirates are short of money."
Stussy's beautiful eyes lit up instantly, her tone excited and expectant: "Then I also like other jewelry, can I bid on those too?"
“That won’t do.” Lei Luo refused without even thinking.
Stussy's face flushed red with anger, "You..."
"This is it, take it or leave it." Lei Luo shrugged, looking indifferent.
As the old master said: Money is for women to see, not for women to spend.
If I hadn't taken advantage of her the other night, I wouldn't have bought her this Ocean Heart dress.
Stussy gritted his teeth and squeezed out a single word: "Yes."
Stussy started bidding, and it was a retaliatory bid; she continued bidding before the other bidder had even finished, and in the end, she spent 80 million to acquire the Heart of the Ocean.
She figured it out: this man was impervious to reason, he wanted to take advantage of others, but he wouldn't spend any money.
I'm basically just taking advantage of her for free.
Kaido also successfully captured two Zoan-type Devil Fruits.
Eagles and tigers.
Zoan-type Devil Fruits are quite practical; eating one can reliably increase strength, speed, physique, recovery ability, and so on.
What's more, the eagle in the picture is a Devil Fruit user who has the ability to fly.
Therefore, the bidding was relatively intense.
Kaido is now like a nouveau riche, rich and arrogant. Money is nothing to him, and he is determined to get the Zoan-type Devil Fruit!
The Devil Fruits, which normally cost 100 million, ended up costing 600 million to acquire both of them.
The worst part is that Kaido, that spendthrift, is actually quite pleased with himself.
Lei Luo was losing interest. The auction was almost over, and he hadn't gotten anything he wanted, let alone the Door-Door Fruit or the Castle Fruit.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the last item up for auction today."
"Paramecia-type Devil Fruit".
"Inspiring Fruit!"
Lei Luo suddenly perked up, his eyes shining as he stared intently at the fruit on the stands below.
The beautiful host was still eloquently describing the fruit's abilities.
"After consuming the Encouragement Fruit, the user can transmit the power of encouragement to the target, thereby inspiring the fighting spirit, courage, and potential of others."
"Although it is only a support-type Devil Fruit, it can easily turn the tide of a war."
"Now, let's begin the bidding!"
"The starting price is 100 million, and each bid must be at least 10 million."
Chapter 13 One can't possibly give up money for the sake of dignity, can one?
Strategically, we should despise all enemies; tactically, we should take all enemies seriously.
Despite disliking the samurai of Wano Country, Rairou never looked down on them.
For eight hundred years, it has closed itself off from the world and refused to join the world government, yet it has managed to remain aloof and self-sufficient.
Even Akainu was wary of it, and Kaido, who had been operating in Wano Country for over twenty years, had not been able to completely conquer it, which shows its formidable strength.
Under normal circumstances, Lei Luo would absolutely not be able to cultivate a group of pirates who could rival him within four years.
But with this encouraging fruit, the situation is different.
The Revolutionary Army's magnanimous Belo Betty merely waved her flag twice, and the defenseless Milk Girl instantly killed the 50 million bounty pirate.
This increase is terrifying. Even if the samurai of Wano Country are incredibly powerful, can they really have an average strength of 50 million per person?
Lei Luo was overjoyed; he was determined to have this Devil Fruit.
"Two hundred and twenty million!"
"Two hundred and thirty million!"
"Two hundred and fifty million!"
On the field, the price of the Encouragement Fruit has already exceeded 300 million Berries. Although it is still rising, its momentum has weakened.
Not everyone is like the Beasts Pirates, with a mountain of gold at home.
Lei Luo guessed that these people bidding were not pirates. Pirates valued individual bravery and would not bid on this kind of support-type Devil Fruit.
They must be generals or something from some country who understand the importance of morale, which is why they auctioned off this fruit at such a high price.
“Five hundred million Berries!” Lei Luo blurted out casually.
In an instant, the entire room erupted in an uproar. Stusi, who was obsessed with money, reacted immediately, grabbing Lei Luo's arm, her eyebrows furrowed in anger:
"Lei Luo, are you stupid? Others add ten million at a time, and you just add five hundred million."
Lei Luo ignored Stussy, his gaze fixed intently on the cheerleading fruits in the stands, waiting for the announcer to strike the gavel.
How the money is spent is none of her business; she's not Luffy, and she's not Nami.
The auction fell silent for a moment as everyone hesitated whether to continue bidding, as the price was already five times the value of the Devil Fruit itself.
A general from a member state of the World Government gritted his teeth and made one last attempt:
"Five hundred and ten million!"
Without hesitation, Lei Luo continued to call out the price after he had just finished bidding:
Stussy rushed over to Lei Luo, desperately covering Lei Luo's mouth with her hand, and scolded, "I told you to shout 'ten million, ten million'!"
This isn't just asking for a price; it's asking for her life!
Actually, you don't need to cover your mouth. The scene was completely silent; no one was bidding anymore.
Lei Luo's determined attitude deterred everyone, especially since they were also short of money.