Chapter 241

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"I remember now, this guy is the son of the King of Usury—Du Feld's son, Du Feld Freddy!"

 Someone suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

 Instantly, everyone's attention was captured.

 Things just got interesting; someone actually questioned whether Du Feld's son could come up with the money.

 No wonder he was talking about billions so casually, as if money was nothing to him.

 The face of the person who had mocked him was now flushed red, and without daring to speak harshly, they sullenly picked themselves up and left the scene.

 "Send a few people to keep an eye on that guy. Once he leaves this island, make your move. The King of Usury's prestige is undeniable."

 "Yes, sir!"

 As the adversary fled, Du Feld Freddy had no intentions of letting him off the hook.

 After all, you pay the price for the words you speak.

 "Can we continue now?"

 Du Feld Freddy nonchalantly crossed his legs, looking and posing almost identical to his old man.

 Abel, witnessing this, felt the itch in his hands, contemplating if he should take this guy out here and have a round of black-on-black action, unsure if Doflamingo could handle the pressure.

 "Better not, the timing is not quite right."

 He regretfully shook his head.

 When the price soared to five hundred million, it suggested that most of the people present were already out of the competition.

 The money he brought was naturally not even close to enough.

 Even Stussy was unwilling to compete financially with the opponent.

 A few minutes later, Du Feld Freddy successfully won the item for 650 million Berries.

 The price was definitely profitable; it was just a matter of how much and when.

 Abel also noticed quite a few people casting greedy and murderous looks towards Du Feld Freddy, contemplating the massive risk for an astonishing return.

 Completing this deal and then laying low for a few years would be worth it. What could the King of Usury possibly do to them?

 Besides, for these pirates who live on the edge of a knife, they are already lawless. Each year, many newcomers challenge the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Four Emperors.

 Expecting them to have any great awe for a king of the underworld is nonsensical!

 To them, he was nothing but a fat sheep!

 Thus, many people with ulterior motives left one after another.

 Although Abel didn't purchase anything this time, it was an eye-opening experience.

 "Handsome, we meet again."

 As he was leaving, Abel deliberately waited before departing, only to be cornered by Stussy.

 "Yes, what a coincidence."

 Abel gave her a deep look, uncertain of what scheme she might be harboring.

 "Handsome, are you up for an impromptu date with big sis? I don't mind if you bring your little sister along~"

 "Sorry, we have other matters to attend to, maybe another time."

 Abel flatly refused.

 Stussy appeared somewhat disappointed, "That's a pity, Du Feld Freddy just invited me to try some Kura beef."

 Kura beef?

 At the mention, Abel struggled to maintain composure.

 This rare, top-tier ingredient was something he couldn't possibly pass up.

 It would definitely benefit the gourmet cells within his body, pushing them closer to their next evolutionary bottleneck.

 And if he had an extra serving, he might even fulfill Allu's longstanding wish order.

 With so many benefits at stake, he truly couldn't refuse."Guests not bringing guests, can I still go?"

Stussy suddenly covered her mouth and laughed, "Don't worry, I have a decent relationship with Du Feld's father. It's just some kura beef. He won't be so petty."

"So, what about now?"

"Of course, we date first."

Stussy naturally took Abel's arm, "Let's go. We'll start by strolling around the shops and buy a couple of outfits."

Baby-5 suddenly felt a bit jealous, puffing up her cheeks.

Yet Stussy had a knack for handling such young girls and quickly dissolved the youngster's hostility, making her happy again.

"Abel, come and try on these two pieces of clothing."

"Me? I'd rather not."

"Come on, consider it a gift from your sister. And our dear little Baby-5 will get one too~"

This woman was incredibly persuasive, leaving no room for refusal, and before long, Abel and Baby-5 were being dressed up in various outfits.

And without realizing it, Stussy's way of addressing them had shifted from 'handsome boy' and 'young lady' to 'Abel' and 'little 5'.

Next, she would probably start calling them 'dear'.

Abel was overwhelmed and dizzyingly bought a whole bunch of outfits.

It reminded him of the terror of being dominated during shopping trips with his girlfriend in a previous life.

However, Baby-5, thrilled with the many new dresses, spared him from expressing his discouragement.

A mere shopping spree took up two hours, with Stussy not even keeping track of how much she purchased, having all her goods sent to her residence.

The items bought for Abel and Baby-5 were directly delivered to their ship.

Now, they were all dressed up, dashing to the nines!

Even Abel had to admit that this woman had an excellent eye for style; every garment chosen matched his aesthetic and fashion sense perfectly.

So much so that as they walked down the streets, talent scouts looking to recruit him as a celebrity had to be turned away, and there were even more women approaching to chat, with the equally stunningly dressed Stussy unable to ward off these eager bees.

Fortunately, at this point, Baby-5 stepped in, using her youth to drive away all the 'bad women'.

"It's about time we headed over," said Stussy.

"Thank goodness."

Abel sighed in relief. Another moment, and he feared he might actually become a celebrity.

This elicited a snicker from Stussy beside him.

Still, Abel had yet to discern her true intentions and simply continued to play along.

Du Feld's ship was not only enormous but also lavishly luxurious, practically branding 'wealth' across its bow.

Many people attended the night's banquet.

Among the invitees were not only Happy Street's queen Stussy but also distinguished individuals, including Marine admirals!

Many had been seen earlier at the auction.

Looking at it this way, Du Feld was not only smart but also quite skilled at winning people's hearts and showcasing his influence.

He first flaunted his financial prowess at the auction with a boastful demeanor and, after winning the precious kura beef, did not enjoy it alone. Instead, he chose to share it with everyone else.

By doing so, he dissolved any potential hostility and jealousy, traversing from stranger to acquaintance.

Regardless of who was present, anyone who ate his kura beef owed him a favor.

Such a move was not something just anyone could accomplish.

This second-generation scion was no simple man!