Facing someone as intelligent as Law, a necessary warning was indispensable.
"Yun Lie, leader…" Law found it difficult to speak under the pressure of Yun Lie's Conqueror's Haki, feeling as if his breath would stop.
This powerful mental oppression was something no ordinary person could withstand.
Bepo, beside Law, directly collapsed to the ground, embracing "Onikiri," and fell unconscious.
"Young man, don't always think about scheming against others. Hatred can be a driving force, but if you let hatred cloud your mind, you'll only suffer losses," Yun Lie said earnestly, retracting his Conqueror's Haki.
When that terrifying pressure vanished, Law was already drenched in cold sweat.
Only then did he truly realize that the gap in strength between him and Yun Lie was far greater than he had imagined.
The overwhelming Conqueror's Haki earlier, like a materialized shadow of death, completely enveloped him.
That crushing feeling, as if his soul was being ground to dust, still made the hairs on the back of his neck tremble—at that moment, he truly felt the threat of death.
"Yun Lie, leader, what do you know?" Law's voice trembled involuntarily, and the panic of having his entire mind seen through surged like a tide, as if all his schemes were mere playthings in the other party's palm.
"Donquixote Doflamingo, full name Donquixote Doflamingo Saint. Do you know the meaning of this name?" Yun Lie spoke with piercing eyes.
"Doflamingo Saint? A Celestial Dragon!!!" Law's blood almost froze.
In this vast sea, only the World Nobles, the Celestial Dragons, would refer to themselves as "Saint."
If that were true, his years of planning for revenge would be nothing but a futile joke.
"But don't be disheartened. Doflamingo was already expelled by the Celestial Dragons of Mary Geoise. As long as you plan properly, you still have a chance for revenge."
Yun Lie reached out and patted Law's tense shoulder, at least giving this young man burdened by hatred a glimmer of hope.
"Yun Lie, leader, please give me your instructions!" Although Law's mind was in turmoil, he knew better than anyone that this man before him might be his only turning point on the path to revenge.
"There's no such thing as a free lunch. You should understand this principle. I need your absolute loyalty. Can you do that?"
Yun Lie's lips curved into a meaningful smile.
Law's Surgery Fruit ability was too useful. Whether it was medical treatment, body examination, body modification, spatial manipulation, or consciousness exchange, they were all heaven-defying abilities.
More importantly, Law had no great ambition; once subdued, he would be a reliable asset.
"May I have some time to consider?" Law looked hesitant. Entrusting his hope for revenge entirely to another was too big a gamble.
He wasn't afraid of death, only afraid of missing the chance to get revenge on Doflamingo because of it.
"Alright, give me your answer within three days." Yun Lie said no more, rose, and left the cafe, leaving Law space to think.
Coincidentally, these three days were also the time the fleet would be docked at Sabaody Archipelago.
After leaving the cafe, Yun Lie went directly to Area 55 to hand over the Infinite Space to a highly reputable coating shop.
To enter the New World, crossing the Red Line was an essential path.
If one chose to pass through Mary Geoise, they would have to submit a complicated application to the World Government in advance, which was not only troublesome but also came with the risk of being monitored and harassed by the World Government.
In contrast, entering the New World by stealth from underwater not only avoided these troubles but also allowed for a detour to visit the legendary, beautiful, and mysterious Fish-Man Island, located ten thousand meters beneath the sea.
However, for a ship to safely navigate in the deep sea, professional coating craftsmen were needed to apply a comprehensive coating of Yarukiman Mangrove resin to the entire vessel.
The principle of this coating was simple in theory but required superb skill. Craftsmen used Yarukiman Mangrove resin to form a tough, bubble-like film around the ship, completely encasing it. Only then could it insulate against the pressure and erosion of seawater, allowing the ship to sail smoothly underwater.
As he was contemplating his next itinerary, an arrogant shout suddenly rang out: "Get out of the way! Everyone kneel!"
Pedestrians instantly showed fear, all kneeling down in unison.
The once noisy street instantly quieted down. Pedestrians, with fearful expressions, like startled birds, knelt down in unison, as if facing an irresistible flood beast.
Yun Lie looked up in the direction of the voice and saw a Celestial Dragon wearing a strange helmet and a spacesuit, lazily sitting on a slave, walking arrogantly and haughtily towards them.
"Is that Saint Charlos?"
Yun Lie instantly recognized the person—it was the foolish Celestial Dragon from the original story who was knocked out by Luffy's punch.
Seeing the other party approaching, Yun Lie ultimately suppressed the urge to act and flashed aside.
Given the Celestial Dragons' erratic temperament, if they discovered disrespect, they would surely pick a fight. This place was near Marineford, and once a conflict broke out, the situation would be difficult to control.
"Strange, did someone not bow just now?" Saint Charlos sniffed and turned to ask the CP member beside him.
"Your Excellency must have been mistaken. Everyone is respectful to you," the CP member said respectfully, with his head bowed.
He had naturally seen Yun Lie's figure, but this powerhouse, capable of contending with the Four Emperors, was not someone they should provoke, so he simply lied through his teeth.
Saint Charlos, whose mind was not very sharp to begin with, no longer pursued the matter after hearing this and continued to swagger forward.
"The direction of the auction house. Even a Celestial Dragon has come, so there must be something that even a Celestial Dragon desires."
Yun Lie reappeared, looking in the direction Saint Charlos had gone, which was towards the auction house in the lawless zone.
Originally, he had planned to check it out before leaving Sabaody Archipelago, but now that even a Celestial Dragon had come, he couldn't miss it.
Thinking of this, the corners of Yun Lie's mouth couldn't help but curve upwards, and a bold and amusing idea appeared in his mind.