Chapter 1349: Neat and Tidy (Fourth Update)

1st Mangrove District, inside the auction house under the Donquixote Family.

This place was the same as most auction houses. The inside was a stage used for performing programs before the start and exhibiting "goods," while the positions further out were tiered seats, and further out was the entrance.

At this moment, the auction house was packed. The news that a mermaid was about to be auctioned attracted a large number of guests.

"Everyone, sorry to keep you waiting."

The auction house was slightly dim. On the stage, a staff member held a microphone and pressed down with one hand, signaling the bidders below to be a little quieter.

"The monthly routine 1st GR human auction will start immediately. The host is, of course..."

The staff member invited the host of the auction, Disco, who was wearing gorgeous attire, onto the stage. The lights shone on him.

"Hello everyone, today we have also prepared high-quality slaves for you. Everyone is very lucky today. The popular product this time..."

After Disco talked nonsense for a few sentences, the auction unfolded in a warm atmosphere.

Backstage, in a cell where slaves were held, an old man with white hair and rimless glasses closed his eyes tightly.

"What... is going on."

The white-haired old man's eyes opened, and there was some doubt in his gaze.

Outside the auction house, many Qiyuezhe were hiding in the dark. They were waiting, waiting for the start of a "carnival."

On a tall mangrove tree half a kilometer away from the auction house, this mangrove was at least a hundred meters high. Su Xiao lay on a tree trunk above, draped in a grass-green velvet cloth, with the Judgement Duke placed in front of him.

"How is the progress?"

Su Xiao spoke. A moment later, he received a reply from Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang in the team channel, only three words: "Entered the venue."

Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang meant that the mission target, the Celestial Dragons, had already appeared.

The atmosphere in the auction house became more and more enthusiastic. In the front row of the audience, three men and women wearing white robes and with obese bodies were sitting in the special seats, their expressions slightly impatient. Among these three, two were Su Xiao's mission targets: Rosward and Charlos, father and son.

Rosward was an old man wearing sunglasses, and beside him was his son, Charlos. As for the other female Celestial Dragon, Shalulia, although she was Rosward's daughter, she was not Su Xiao's mission target.

Rosward, Charlos—as long as these two were killed and he survived for 12 hours, Su Xiao would complete the promotion/main quest.

The auction continued. The relatively elderly Rosward was already a bit sleepy, but after a "new product" was pushed onto the stage, he clearly became a bit more spirited.

"It's been a long time since mermaids were sold here."

Rosward's voice was not high, and only his son and daughter could hear it.

"Isn't it because of Whitebeard? He is shielding those dead fish."

The female Celestial Dragon Shalulia spoke. She had no interest in the mermaid on the stage, but instead was more interested in some young pirates in the audience. Unfortunately, these pirates were not auction items.

"Doflamingo is a coward. After Fish-Man Island became Whitebeard's territory, I wanted to buy mermaid slaves, but he refused every time."

Charlos sniffed his snot, very dissatisfied on his fat face.

"Don't say that. Doflamingo is also one of us. The auction has started. Let these two mermaids be for you two."

Rosward was clearly more mature and knew that Doflamingo was not to be trifled with.

"Everyone, let's start. The starting price for the mermaid is..."

Disco on the stage dragged out his voice, but before he could finish his words, the Celestial Dragon Charlos raised his fat hand.

"Five hundred million!!"

The voice echoed in the huge auction house. This guy overwhelmed all bidders, including Nami of the Straw Hat Pirates who wanted to redeem the mermaid Camie through normal means.

The auction house fell into dead silence.

"Hey~"

Disco on the stage let out a groan. This bid, which was far higher than the market price, caused a cramp in his crotch. Or rather, he simply couldn't receive so much money. Even if Charlos bid it himself, the consequences of pitting a Celestial Dragon were very serious.

Charlos being brain-damaged was his own business, but if Disco really dared to accept this five hundred million, the consequences would be important. The auction house wouldn't be affected; after all, it was Doflamingo's industry, but Disco personally would definitely not have a good end.

As for not accepting this five hundred million, would Doflamingo let him off? The answer was no. Perhaps in the next auction, Disco would still be there, but he would change from a host to an auction item.

In the silent auction house, Disco prepared to struggle a bit.

"Is there... any price higher than five hundred million."

As soon as Disco's voice fell, a loud explosion suddenly came from the ceiling of the auction house. Building fragments splashed, and a bullet shot into the venue.

With a clatter, Charlos, who had his right hand raised and five fingers spread, had his upper body suddenly explode. Flesh and blood flew, splashing Rosward and Shalulia, father and daughter, all over with blood.

Just when everyone hadn't reacted to what was going on, two more bullets flew over.

Two blood mists exploded. Rosward and Shalulia, father and daughter, followed in Charlos's footsteps.

The originally luxuriously decorated special seats were stained with blood. Three Celestial Dragons died here in an instant, the whole family dying neatly and tidily.

"What... is going on..."

Disco's legs on the stage began to tremble, and he shook like chaff.

In the audience, Supernova pirates Eustass Kid and Trafalgar Law stood up almost at the same time. They knew what it meant for a Celestial Dragon to die here, so the two slipped away without hesitation.

The Straw Hat Pirates didn't react at all to what was going on, or rather, they didn't know what it meant for a Celestial Dragon to die here.

"Straw Hat."

The fish-man Hatchan retreated a few steps.

"Take Camie, let's run."

Hatchan knew what the death of a Celestial Dragon meant.

"Someone!!"

Disco screamed. No matter how you listened to it, this scream was a bit desperate.

Half a kilometer away, Su Xiao put away the Judgement Duke, hung the lock sleeve on his waist, and leaped toward the tree.

Sizzle~

The lock sleeve rubbed. Just as he landed, Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang and Amu arrived nearby.

"Retreat."

Su Xiao took Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang and Amu to retreat toward the port. Now, the best escape point was naturally to go to sea. He prepared to drift on the sea for 12 hours; this was the best choice at the moment.

As for the most dangerous place being the safest place, stop kidding. The World Government would definitely dig three feet into the Sabaody Archipelago.

In the original work, three Celestial Dragons were just beaten up, and Kizaru came to the island to suppress them.

Is it still Kizaru coming to suppress them now? Of course, that's impossible. Killing a Celestial Dragon is directly challenging the World Government.

Su Xiao rushed straight toward the coastline. The Sabaody Archipelago was too close to the World Government, almost directly below the World Government.

Three minutes after the Celestial Dragon died, Su Xiao arrived at the reef area near the port. Basically, no ships would approach here, which reduced the chance of bumping into the Navy head-on.

In the crevice of several rocks on the shore, a piece of branches was spread over the rocks. Su Xiao lifted the branches, and under the branches was a small fishing boat.

This boat wasn't powered by sails; Su Xiao installed a motor at the back of the fishing boat.

One person, one dog, and one cow quickly boarded the boat. Su Xiao gripped the handle of the boat's motor, pushed the throttle to the end, water splashed, and the modified fishing boat darted out with a swish, breaking the waves and sailing into the sea. ===== CHAPTER 1350 =====