"Alright, no need for extra words. Let's make this simple: a hand for goods, a hand for people."
Yun Lie's eyes were cold, and his tone was filled with undeniable resolve.
He waved his hand casually, and several elite soldiers from the Alabasta Kingdom immediately moved, uniformly carrying a huge wooden barrel towards them.
Inside the large barrel, Crocodile's face, full of anger, was exposed, and he kept cursing.
When his gaze met the Marine in the distance, his eyes instantly widened, as if they were about to spit fire, and he roared even more indignantly, "Damn it, you bastards, you're handing me over to the Marine! You scoundrels, I won't let you off!"
Yun Lie curled his lips into a playful smile, leaning in with a teasing tone: "That's right, a Crocodile (Sand Crocodile) can be exchanged for a lot of good things. You're quite valuable, aren't you? Handing you over is truly a surefire profit."
"You &@#¥%I........" Crocodile's curses were unbearable, all sorts of foul language pouring from his mouth.
Yun Lie frowned. To avoid affecting the upcoming transaction with the Marine, he immediately called for tape to tightly seal Crocodile's chattering mouth.
"Look, this guy is full of vitality, practically brand new, clearly a rare commodity."
Yun Lie was like an experienced salesman, his face beaming with enthusiasm as he eloquently introduced, "He's definitely the 'quality merchandise' you Marines are looking for."
"Tina is very satisfied." Marine Captain Tina nodded slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes, as a Marine soldier behind her walked over with an exquisite box.
"Click." The sound of the box opening was clear and pleasant. "This is what Fleet Admiral Sengoku asked Tina to give you. You can inspect it."
Tina said calmly.
The moment the box opened, a Devil Fruit with mysterious patterns on its surface and a beautifully bound book came into view.
"I trust the Marine, and I trust Fleet Admiral Sengoku." Yun Lie's eyes were firm; he didn't inspect it much, directly closing the box and saying with a friendly smile.
"Can Tina take Crocodile now?" Seeing Yun Lie accept the items, Tina pointed at Crocodile, her eyes questioning.
"Of course, no problem. Please do." Yun Lie bowed slightly, and he and the soldiers scattered, clearing a wide path.
"Tina is very satisfied with you. Tina hopes you do not become a pirate. That is all."
As Tina and the Marine soldiers escorted Crocodile's barrel past Yun Lie, she stopped, looking at Yun Lie intently as she spoke, her eyes holding both expectation and a hint of warning.
"Perhaps." Yun Lie's gaze was deep, and he didn't answer immediately.
It wasn't until Tina took Crocodile onto the warship and the warship slowly sailed away from the port that he murmured softly, his voice gradually carried away by the sea breeze.
"Brother Yun Lie, that Devil Fruit should be a Paramecia type, the Air-Air Fruit, which is a Devil Fruit with a very low lower limit."
Princess Vivi, as a witness to the transaction, saw the Devil Fruit's appearance throughout. After the Marine had completely left, she quickly approached, speaking with a hint of worry.
"Really?" Upon hearing this, Yun Lie's previously calm face immediately showed a look of surprise, and his voice became excited.
The Devil Fruit encyclopedia recorded a wide variety of Devil Fruits, and he hadn't yet fully memorized the characteristics of each one.
"This is such a weak Devil Fruit. Why are you so excited? Are you running a fever?"
Princess Vivi looked puzzled. She stepped forward and gently touched Yun Lie's forehead, wanting to confirm if he was acting strangely due to a fever.
"You don't understand, Vivi. This Devil Fruit will exceed your imagination." Yun Lie swatted away Vivi's cool little hand, his eyes sparkling with confidence. "Our Karina, in a sense, is also a navigator. Coupled with some of my unique ideas, this seemingly useless Devil Fruit will definitely unleash unimaginably powerful abilities."
"Vivi, we need to leave."
Yun Lie put away the Devil Fruit and the "Marine Three Styles," stood by the sea, feeling the sea breeze blowing towards him, and after a moment of silence, slowly spoke.
"Are you leaving so soon?" Vivi's face showed a look of astonishment, her eyes filled with reluctance, and her voice became a little choked.
"If we don't leave soon, Alabasta will be implicated. I must leave." A hint of guilt flashed in Yun Lie's eyes, but his tone was exceptionally firm.
"If you leave, what will I do?" Vivi's eyes reddened, her voice tearful, as she tightly clutched Yun Lie's clothes.
"Vivi, you are the future Queen of Alabasta; you cannot be willful." Yun Lie took a deep breath, reached out and gently wiped away the tears from Vivi's eyes, speaking earnestly.
Vivi had told him before that she wanted to go to sea with him, but he had refused her.
Alabasta needed Vivi; she was the sole heir of the Nafeltari family. Neither the people of Alabasta nor the World Government would allow Vivi to do so.
Furthermore, if Vivi joined them, given Red-Haired Shanks's temperament, he would definitely take his anger out on Alabasta.
For all these reasons, Princess Vivi was not suitable to join.
"Then will you come back to see me?" Vivi could no longer control her emotions. She hugged Yun Lie tightly, tears falling like a broken dam.
Their acquaintance of several days, though short, had left a deep impression on her heart, and he had long become an important person in her life.
"Of course. Even though you haven't joined us, aren't we partners?" Yun Lie gently stroked Vivi's beautiful hair, saying softly, "Our feelings will not change because of distance."
"Then it's a promise! When you have time, you must come back to see me. When I become Queen, I'll make you a high-ranking official." Vivi, hearing Yun Lie's words, broke into a smile through her tears, her face still streaked with un-dried tears.
"It's getting late. I left a surprise in your room. We should leave." Yun Lie released his embrace of Vivi, gave her one last deep look, and under Vivi's reluctant gaze, turned and walked onto the Infinite Space.
"Goodbye." Vivi stood on the shore, watching the Infinite Space grow smaller and smaller until the ship became a tiny black dot on the sea. She could no longer hold back and began to sob softly, her tears continuously wetting the ground beneath her feet.
........
Back at the palace, Princess Vivi immediately ran back to her room.
She carefully lifted the quilt, and three Devil Fruits of different shapes lay quietly in the bedding, each emitting a mysterious aura.
Next to them was a note, and the familiar handwriting made Vivi's heart tremble.
The note contained Yun Lie's words to Vivi:
"These are the Devil Fruits I left for you. You know what kind of Devil Fruits they are. Alabasta doesn't have top-tier combat power. I hope you can use these three Devil Fruits to cultivate loyal subordinates to protect you in my absence.
Remember, no matter when, you are not alone."
Princess Vivi gently sat on the edge of the bed, feeling the traces Yun Lie had left behind. Her fingers slowly traced each word on the note, and then she looked at the three Devil Fruits, finally breaking into a smile. The smile was filled with emotion and anticipation for the future: "When you see me again, you won't be disappointed."