One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

After waving goodbye to Rayleigh, Lin Yi led everyone back to the ship. Once aboard, he gathered his companions together to discuss their next course of action.

He planned to deal with those underground criminal gangs tonight, and then go to the auction house tomorrow. He wanted to see what kind of big shots would appear tomorrow.

Upon hearing this, everyone's morale soared, and they were all eager to get started and make a big splash.

Chapter 77 Operation

At night, Lin Yi and his men first killed the informants, and then, based on the information provided by Rayleigh, headed to the areas where various underground forces were located.

Under Lin Yi's perception, these criminal gang strongholds were exposed as if in broad daylight, with nowhere to hide. Lin Yi and his companions easily located a criminal organization called the Tiger Fang Gang.

The Tiger Fang Gang is a medium-sized gang, and its overall strength is not particularly outstanding among the criminal forces in the Sabaody Archipelago.

After Lin Yi and his team located the Tiger Fang Gang's stronghold, he first sealed off the area. This way, whatever happened there wouldn't be known to the outside world, thus preventing other criminal gangs from being scared away.

Shortly after Lin Yi completed the spatial sealing, two members of the Tiger Fang Gang happened to pass by. They immediately noticed Lin Yi and his group and shouted angrily, "Who are you? What are you doing here in our Tiger Fang Gang?"

Faced with this sudden questioning, Lin Yi didn't even have the interest to talk to these people. His Eye of Judgment swept across the area in an instant, and the red color representing evil was as glaring as blood in his vision, shocking and horrifying.

"Do it," Lin Yi said expressionlessly, his voice cold and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Upon hearing Lin Yi's order, Da Pan and the others also attacked without hesitation. In an instant, swords flashed and shadows danced, and shouts of battle and screams rose and fell, never ceasing.

Because Lin Yi and his men were powerful and swift in their attacks, the Tiger Fang Gang members were no match for them. Before long, all the gang members outside had been wiped out, leaving only a scene of bloodshed and death.

Upon hearing the commotion, the members of the Tiger Fang Gang grabbed their weapons and rushed outside. When they saw the corpses on the ground, they all showed expressions of anger. One of the bald men couldn't help but shout angrily, "Who are you people, daring to come to our Tiger Fang Gang..."

Before he could finish speaking, a long knife slit his throat.

"Shut up," Fiona said coldly, then charged into the crowd again.

Soon, Da Pan and his men took care of all the Tiger Tooth Gang members.

After dealing with these people, Lin Yi and his group entered the Tiger Fang Gang's territory. There were no Tiger Fang Gang members left. Lin Yi walked to a hidden door and opened it. The wall shook, and a few seconds later, a hidden door was revealed, containing the wealth that the Tiger Fang Gang had earned from selling slaves over the years.

Lin Yi and his group were not particularly happy to have acquired this wealth; the more money they had, the more people they had harmed.

Seeing that everyone was in a bad mood, Lin Yi said, "Let's go and rescue them."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and they regained their fighting spirit.

They then set off again, heading to the next stronghold of the criminal gang.

They didn't find any arrested people on Huya, perhaps they've already been traded away.

Over the next few hours, Lin Yi used his spatial abilities to quickly traverse the Sabaody Archipelago with Da Pan and the others, indiscriminately killing anyone they saw that was associated with the Red Sin. By the latter half of the night, Da Pan and the others were covered in blood, looking incredibly eerie.

"I'm here to rescue you. Don't be afraid. I'll take you to a safe place first, and you'll be free there." Lin Yi said with a gentle smile to the group of civilians who had just been rescued. This was the fourth group he had rescued that night.

Those people were initially frightened by Da Pan and the others being covered in blood, but they felt much more at ease when they saw Lin Yi's gentle smile. So they all obediently followed Lin Yi's instructions and entered the spatial gate that Lin Yi had opened.

On the other side of the portal, the dragon yawned and looked resentfully at Lin Yi, who had come along with him.

This guy dragged him out of bed in the middle of the night, threw down a message saying he was going to pick someone up, and left. He was still a little confused, not knowing where Lin Yi got so many people, four or five hundred of them.

Seeing that his subordinates had already led the civilians away to settle them, Long hurriedly grabbed Lin Yi, who was about to leave, and said, "Holy Master, what are you doing?"

"These are civilians who were captured and sold into slavery in the Sabaody Archipelago. Settle them in first, and I'll explain the rest to you later." Lin Yi said hurriedly before leaving, leaving the dragon standing there dumbfounded.

After returning to the Sabaody Archipelago, Lin Yi said to his companions, "Now there are only two of these underground forces left, but those two forces are the largest. There will definitely be civilians captured inside. I will send those civilians away first, and the rest of the enemies will be left to you to deal with."

"Don't worry, brother, these rotten fish and shrimps are no match for us," Da Pan said with a disdainful look.

“You’re tough and fearless, but what about Kerry and the others? Don’t underestimate these guys. They have some weapons that can still harm you. For example, those guns loaded with Seastone bullets can cause you considerable damage,” Lin Yi said with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill and abandoned their contempt, all expressing that they would be cautious.

Seeing this, Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction and led everyone to the territory of the man called Sixth Master.

As one of the two major underground forces, Sixth Master's territory is very large and heavily guarded. Even late at night, the sentries here continue to patrol.

Unsurprisingly, Lin Yi and his group were spotted by the patrol officers as soon as they appeared.

When these people saw Lin Yi and his companions covered in blood, they raised their guns and fired at them without saying a word.

As the gunshots rang out, lights came on throughout the camp, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps, indicating that a large number of people were rushing towards the area.

"Heh, these people reacted pretty well," Lin Yi praised. Then he said to Da Pan and the others, "I'll leave this place to you. I'll go teleport those civilians away first. Be careful, don't get caught off guard."

"Don't worry, brother, leave this to us," Da Pan said confidently, and as he spoke, Xiong had already rushed out.

Lin Yi shook his head helplessly, nodded to the others, and then disappeared from the spot.

Rayleigh stood atop a tall tower, gazing at the silent night, his expression complex. He didn't know when it started, but he had lost the sharpness he once possessed. When Lin Yi said he wanted to eliminate the slave traders on the Sabaody Archipelago, he actually backed down.

"Ha, Rayleigh, the King of the Underworld." The voice was full of self-mockery.

Chapter 78 The Underground Trading Market, Dwarf Six, Dead

Sixth Master's real name is Qin Liu. He is one of the heads of the two major underground trading markets in the Sabaody Archipelago. Because he once ate the Zoan-type Cat-Cat Fruit in its Dwarf Tiger form, he is known as Dwarf Six by many people in the underworld.

Ever since he saw Lin Yi and his group kill a group of pirates on the street today, Dwarf Six has been restless. As one of the leaders of the underground forces in the Sabaody Archipelago, he naturally recognizes Lin Yi and his group. Moreover, he has learned from some special channels why Lin Yi and his group's bounty has increased this time. Therefore, he is afraid that Lin Yi and his group will come to cause him trouble.

After all, Lin Yi's past impression on these dark forces was that he was brutal and bloodthirsty. No evildoer who fell into their hands had a good ending. Moreover, these people acted recklessly and killed Celestial Dragons and Marine Admirals without hesitation. Now that they had come to the Sabaody Archipelago, it was hard to guarantee that they wouldn't take action against them.

So he issued orders early on, telling his subordinates to keep a low profile and not cause trouble. He even transferred his high-end combat forces back to headquarters. After finishing all this, Dwarf Six lay exhausted on his bed and fell asleep without realizing it.

He didn't know how much time had passed when a commotion outside woke him up.

Shorty Liu rubbed his slightly dizzy head and was about to shout angrily at the door.

Just then, one of his men rushed in, shouting, "Sixth Master, something bad has happened! Someone has broken in!"

His subordinate's words instantly snapped Shorty Six out of his wits. His face darkened as he asked, "Did you see who it was?"

"Sixth Master, I haven't had a chance to go and check before I came to report to you," the subordinate said.

"Let's go take a look first," said Shorty Six, picking up his clothes and putting them on.

As he reached the door, he turned back and took out a finely crafted pistol from a cabinet at the bow of the ship.

After a quick inspection of the pistol, Shorty Six tucked it into his belt, turned to his men, and said, "Let's go."

Stepping out of the room, Shorty Six saw that the entire base was now filled with the smoke of gunfire, and the sounds of gunfire and screams were incessant.

Seeing this, Shorty Six rushed out with a gloomy face. This place was something he had managed for most of his life, and now it was destroyed. How could he not be angry?

However, just as Dwarf Six was about to reach the outskirts of the camp, the scene he least wanted to see came into view. A black and white giant bear, over five meters tall, was like a ghost, wielding an incredibly thick dragon-patterned staff, rampaging and wreaking havoc among his men.

Each swing of the giant bear was accompanied by a chilling howl, and the place where the dragon-coiled staff passed was a scene of utter carnage—anyone struck by it either died on the spot or was seriously injured, a truly gruesome sight.

Shorty Six's expression shifted instantly, his eyes widening as he stared intently at the giant bear, his heart filled with fear and despair. But in just a moment, as if making a decision, he suddenly gritted his teeth, abruptly turned his head, and then, as if his feet were greased, ran off in another direction without looking back.

The subordinate following Shorty Six was clearly startled by this sudden turn of events. He stared in astonishment at Shorty Six's retreating figure, momentarily at a loss for what to do. However, when he saw Shorty Six running further and further away, he finally came to his senses and hurriedly started walking after him.

Having finally caught up with Shorty Six, the subordinate asked breathlessly, "Sixth Master, where are we going?"

Hearing his subordinate's question, Shorty Six paused slightly, but he didn't answer immediately. Instead, he gave his subordinate a very complex look. In that look, there was a hint of hesitation, yet it also seemed to conceal a certain resolve.

However, this hesitation was fleeting; Shorty Six's eyes quickly turned fierce. His right hand shot out like lightning, transforming into a sharp claw, aimed straight for his subordinate's heart!

With a soft "thud," Dwarf Six's sharp claws pierced through his subordinate's chest with lightning speed! In an instant, blood splattered everywhere, splashing onto Dwarf Six's face, making his already ferocious appearance even more terrifying.

Shorty Six's claws gripped his henchman's heart tightly, as if he wanted to crush it. With a squeeze, the heart shattered instantly, and blood gushed from the wound like a fountain. The henchman didn't even have time to scream before he was dead.

Shorty Six stared expressionlessly at the shattered heart in his hand and said in a low voice, "Don't blame me. Only when you are dead can I escape in peace." His voice was cold and ruthless, without the slightest hint of pity.

After saying that, Shorty Six tossed his subordinate's corpse to the ground like trash. He didn't even glance at the body again before turning and speeding off in one direction.

Shorty Six was incredibly fast, like a ghost, disappearing into the darkness in the blink of an eye. As a seasoned veteran who had spent his childhood navigating the underworld, he naturally knew how to protect himself in dangerous situations. He had prepared several backup plans for himself, plans known only to a very few.

The subordinate he had just killed was one of those who knew the truth. That's why Dwarf Six didn't hesitate to kill him to prevent future trouble.

Shorty Six ran for seven or eight minutes and arrived at an inconspicuous room. He went straight to a stone pillar, pressed it three times, and a cabinet door opened. He then took out a bunch of keys from his pocket, selected one, inserted it into one of the keyholes in the cabinet, turned it a few times, and a door opened in the wall behind him, revealing a downward tunnel.

Without hesitation, Dwarf Tiger went inside and arrived at a small underground space. The facilities inside were also very simple, with only a peculiar boat-shaped vehicle wrapped in bubbles and a narrow, dark tunnel.

Without hesitation, Shorty Six boarded the boat-shaped vehicle, which was small and could only accommodate one person.

After a slight tremor, Dwarf Six drove his boat-shaped vehicle out into the dark tunnel.

Lin Yi, who was evacuating civilians at that moment, suddenly changed his expression and then revealed a strange smile.

After delivering all the people to Long's territory, Lin Yi left the place where the civilians were being held. By this time, the shouts of killing outside had stopped, indicating that Da Pan and his men had already dealt with everyone.

Arriving at Da Pan and the others, Lin Yi saw that although they were covered in blood, they were not injured, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Brother, have you rescued the person?" Da Pan asked, shaking the blood off his dragon-patterned staff.

"Yes, they've all been seen off," Lin Yi said with a smile.

"That's great, we've taken care of everyone on our side too," Da Pan said happily.

"That's not necessarily true," Lin Yi said with a mysterious smile.

"Ah! Are there any survivors? I checked, there's no one left." Da Pan said, scratching his head in confusion.

"Hehe, look." Lin Yi waved his hand lightly, and space distorted. A man in his fifties, whose head was bleeding, appeared in front of everyone.

This man was none other than the short-legged Liu, who was trying to escape. Little did he know that Lin Yi's spatial blockade extended downwards by dozens of meters, so he tragically crashed into the spatial barrier, resulting in his miserable state.

Shorty Six was knocked around and felt dizzy. Before he could figure out what happened, everything went black, and he found himself in another place, surrounded by a group of people...

"Venerable Kong Zun Zhe Lin Yi!" Dwarf Six exclaimed in shock.

"Hehe, I didn't expect you to recognize me. Tell me, what's your name?" Lin Yi said with a teasing smile.

Shorty Six gave a bitter smile, knowing he couldn't hide any longer. Since the other party had brought him here from the tunnel, it proved that his every move was being watched. So he said quite bluntly, "I am Qin Liu. People in the underworld who give me face call me Master Six, and those who don't get along can call me Shorty Six."

Lin Yi looked at Dwarf Six with a half-smile and said, "You're quite honest."

"There's no way I can use my little tricks in front of adults," said the short, six-legged boy, flattering Lin Yi.

"Heh, since you didn't try anything funny, I won't make things difficult for you. Tell me, how do you want to die?" Lin Yi said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Shorty Six knew he wouldn't survive the night, so he regained his composure and said seriously, "Lord Lin Yi, I want to fight you and see the difference between us."

"Hahaha, you? Are you kidding us? You think you're worthy?" Da Pan said with a mocking expression.

Felina and the others looked disdainful when they heard Dwarf Six's presumptuous request. With Dwarf Six's strength, he couldn't even make a move against Lin Yi.

Hearing Da Pan and the others' mockery, a hint of annoyance flashed across Dwarf Six's face, but he still said firmly, "Please grant my request, sir."

"Heh, you're not qualified to challenge me, but I can let my partner fight you. Kerry, you go fight him, don't hold back," Lin Yi said calmly. Kerry has improved a lot recently, but he hasn't fought a decent enemy yet. This shorty is quite strong, and it can give Kerry some combat experience.

“Yes, Captain,” Kerry said, stepping forward with the requiem flute in hand.

Lin Yi and the others flew into the air, giving the space to the two of them.