Chapter 24

And you still have the nerve to ask us how to get to the nearest Marine branch?

What kind of ridiculous move is that!

Can you show us a little respect!

I've truly seen the world today—like a small knife poking a butt!

Seeing this,

Li Xiao frowned slightly and said:

"What? You seem to have objections to my arrangements! Then how about we just chop you down right here!"

No sooner had Li Xiao finished speaking,

than the merfolk around him all raised their fingers in unison toward a direction,

and without hesitation shouted in one voice:

"Marine Branch G-16!"

Upon hearing this,

Li Xiao nodded,

silently lowered the Green Frost Sword he had just raised,

and continued to press:

"Where is Branch G-16, and roughly how long will it take to get there from here?"

Amidst the chaotic chatter of the Arlong Pirates' merfolk,

Li Xiao obtained the answer he sought.

Marine Branch G-16 is directly under the command of the Marine Headquarters,

with outposts scattered across the world.

And the nearest Marine Branch G-16 base from this location lies due east,

9@75; 62-8841 the journey is very short,

taking less than half a day,

and if we set off immediately, we might even make it back in time for dinner!

So,

Li Xiao immediately waved his hand,

ordered the merfolk of the Arlong Pirates to carry their captain,

and set off for Marine Branch G-16!

Although the Arlong Pirates have long lived on the island,

as a Legitimate pirate crew that is not short of money,

they naturally possess their own pirate ships,

and now,

these pirate ships happen to be convenient for Li Xiao!

Under the guidance of the Arlong Pirates,

the crew of the Arlong Pirates personally piloted an Arlong Pirates pirate ship to Marine Branch G-16,

to exchange all members of the Arlong Pirates for their bounties as Li Xiao's future living expenses!

To put it simply—I sell myself, and the money is counted out for you!

This move,

this move is called killing the person and piercing the heart!

Just as the members of the Arlong Pirates were lining up to board the ship in an orderly fashion,

Nami, who had previously rushed off to notify the villagers of Cocoyasi Village, actually returned!

Li Xiao frowned slightly.

That doesn't seem right,

although they are on the same small island,

there is still a certain distance between Cocoyasi Village and the Arlong Domain,

given Nami's speed,

plus the need to notify the villagers,

she shouldn't have returned so quickly!

Seeming to notice the confusion in Li Xiao's eyes,

Nami hurriedly explained:

"On the way back to the village earlier, I happened to meet Village Chief A-Jian, so I asked him to help notify everyone. I thought you were still here, worried something unexpected might happen, so I ran back first!"

Upon hearing this,

Li Xiao nodded in understanding,

and immediately handed the Devil Fruit back to her.

"Your Devil Fruit, put it away quickly!"

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(Correcting an error from earlier: the village where Nami lives is Cocoyasi Village, but I wrote Cocoxia Village! Sorry, sorry! I apologize!)