After saying that, Mite proudly raised his head. Luo Yan was both shocked and bewildered.
"What did you sell? How did you earn so much? Why didn't I hear about it at all before?"
Mite's smile faded, and his expression suddenly turned awkward. He licked his lips and looked at Xia Tali. Luo Yan's gaze followed, and he noticed that Xia Tali's small face had turned completely red at some point. Her mouth was slightly agape, trembling a few times, then she suddenly strode towards the wooden cart.
"I'll check the things I need first."
Clearly, Xia Tali didn't want to answer the question for Mite, so Luo Yan turned his gaze back to Mite's face. Much of the awkwardness on Mite's face had receded, and he put on a smile again.
"Actually, it's nothing special, just the potions Xia Tali concocted."
Luo Yan immediately understood, his voice rising considerably, and his eyes widening slightly:
"Hoh! You went to the Pleasure Quarter to sell potions that enhance *that* ability?"
"Hehe, that's right. I have to say, Xia Tali's potions are really potent. I went through two ladies last night. Also, although Luo Ta is usually brainless when he talks, he's really good at promoting potions. Everyone in the Pleasure Quarter, whether soldiers, ordinary people, or pirates, was very interested and scrambling to buy them. It's a shame we only brought eighty vials."
At this point, Mite showed a regretful expression. It seemed those potions had been sold out in a very short time.
"Eighty vials of potions earned over seven million, and you even used some yourselves, so that's a hundred thousand Berries per vial? Someone actually bought them at that price?"
Luo Yan's voice rose significantly again. For the first time, he felt that doing business in this world was such a profitable endeavor.
"Hiss! Wait, aren't I also doing business by selling magic potions?"
Just as he was marveling at how good Mite and his group were at making money, Luo Yan suddenly realized he seemed to be doing the same thing. And compared to the profit from potions, the profit from magic potions seemed even higher. Those magic potions sold to the dragon, ten million Berries a bottle, yet only he knew that the cost of those magic potions was just enough for a meal. Ingredients that could be bought at the market, wasn't that just enough for a meal? But they were worth ten million!
"Doing business is great."
Luo Yan couldn't help but exclaim. The others, listening to Luo Yan's Before and After words, were a bit confused but didn't press further, because they had a more important matter at hand: dividing the money.
Of the 4.4 million Berries, Mite and Luo Ta each took only one million Berries. The rest all went to Xia Tali, and the cartload of items they bought also all belonged to Xia Tali.
"You two, come help me move these things to the bottom of the ship's hold."
"Alright!"
Xia Tali, in an almost commanding tone, asked Mite and Luo Ta for help. And the two, who had been enjoying themselves all night, showed no signs of fatigue and diligently began to help. Luo Yan didn't intervene; although selling potions was profitable, after calculating the profit from magic potions, he suddenly didn't care for this small amount of money anymore.
Three days passed in a flash. During these three days, Mite and Luo Ta went out to enjoy themselves twice more, as they now had money. And in this world, prostitution is not illegal; in fact, it's quite common. After all, there are many pirates on the sea, especially on the Grand Line. These pirates live with their lives on the line, and they might die any day, so naturally, when they have money, they seek pleasure.
Xia Tali had used these three days to redecorate the ship's aft deck, planting many flowers and plants in small pots. Of course, they were still just seeds; three days were not enough for the planted seeds to sprout green shoots.
And the bottom of the ship's hold, originally a place Luo Yan had prepared for storing miscellaneous items, had also been planted with vegetation. Instead of pots, a huge waterproof tarp was used to cover the entire bottom, then soil was directly spread on top, turning it into proper ground. Seeds were then planted, and Potter's bird's nest was even moved down there. What surprised Luo Yan the most was that Potter actually agreed.
Normally, Potter and Xia Tali's relationship wasn't particularly good, at least not as good as with the other two. Luo Yan hadn't expected Potter to agree. Potter's task at the bottom of the ship's hold was to emit light, occasionally shining on the young seedlings.
Although she was nurturing quite a few plants, Xia Tali's daily life remained as usual; she didn't become busier. This was because the Little Golden Monkey and White Sable usually took care of these plants, especially the Little Golden Monkey, who watered and fertilized them, truly making him a perfect gardener.
"Oh my~! Another sunny day."
Luo Yan finished breakfast, walked to the side of the ship, and stretched. Mite and Luo Ta, who had been out for three days, stayed on the ship today. Firstly, their continuous exertions had visibly made them look much worse, and Xia Tali had already warned them. Secondly, today was the day the divination predicted they would meet Luffy.
Time passed by the minute, and soon it was noon.
Boom!
Accompanied by a loud bang from a distance, there was a commotion on land. After a while, a ship with a sheep's head sailed towards Luo Yan's ship, accompanied by Marines chasing from the shore. However, without Warships, they couldn't catch up to the ship.
"Captain! Luffy's ship is here. Is the person you're waiting for on it?"
Mite, seeing the sheep-headed ship, was both happy and reluctant. Happy, of course, because the ship they had been waiting for days had finally arrived. Reluctant, because its arrival meant they would soon set sail again, having to bid farewell to the Happy Street here.
Without Mite's reminder, Luo Yan had already cast his gaze towards the Going Merry, and immediately spotted Ace standing on the ship's rail, using his ability to light Sanji's cigarette.
Luo Yan's eyes narrowed. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a shout from the Going Merry:
"Hey~~! Luo Yan~~! Is that you?"
It was Luffy shouting. He was standing on the sheep's head, waving towards Luo Yan, a pure, happy smile on his face.
A slight smile appeared on his face, and lightning reflected in his eyes. The next moment, a bolt of lightning flew in front of Luffy, and at the same time, Luo Yan's voice echoed in Luffy's ears:
"This isn't the place for talking and reminiscing. Wait until you've shaken off your pursuers."
"Amazing! Luo Yan's voice is in my ear!"
Luffy wasn't surprised by the sudden voice; he only marveled, thinking it was a very magical thing.
Immediately after, the Going Merry began to change course, heading deep into the ocean away from the shore. Luo Yan didn't rush to follow, but remained in place. Since he had confirmed Ace was here, there was no need to hurry.
Soon, Smoker arrived late with a few Marines. Their Warship wasn't nearby, so despite their unwillingness, they could only stop there. Of course, another reason was that Ace was also on Luffy's ship now, and even if he chased, he wouldn't win.