I, a Celestial Dragon!

So, for an old man like you, how about just paddling a little bit when fighting?"

"Ha ha!"

At this moment, old man Reilly suddenly burst into a hearty laugh. While laughing, he patted the armrest of the sofa with emotion.

"What do you think, Xia Qi? This is my new captain. You can tell me whether he is special or not. Haha!"

“It’s really interesting!”

Looking at Gao Wen's smile, Xia Qi's eyes flashed with a gleam.

“You didn’t say a word to me, but every word you said was for me!

Moreover, these words can also gain the recognition and comfort of Rayleigh, and at the same time can inspire other young people around you and yourself!"

I saw Xia Qi clapping softly.

"I'm afraid I made a mistake. I should have trusted Rayleigh!"

"Oh?"

Gao Wen flicked the ash from his cigarette with interest.

"So, I passed your test?"

"Haha, I am narrow-minded, Gao Wensheng~."

Listening to Gao Wen's words, Xia Qi smiled and waved to Gao Wen.

“I hope you can understand that, unlike letting this old guy teach you Conqueror Haki, his choice to join you really caught me off guard.

It’s only been three months, and it would have been fine if he had just joined, but he actually wanted to pull me into his current team as well.”

Boom!

With a dull thud, Xia Qi's fist left a huge bump on Rayleigh's head.

Then Xia Qi continued.

"Rayleigh and I have been together in this strange way ever since Roger died.

We don't always sit together. Often he is busy with his own things and I am busy with mine.

Just like you described, we are very far away from each other, but no matter what troubles we encounter, we hope to return to that small bar, and there will always be a little sustenance in our hearts.

but now……"

Xia Qi put out her cigarette and waved to Gao Wen.

"Now, I've burned down my bar, so I have to rely on you to take me in, Gao Wensheng."

"Haha, welcome. Of course, it would be even more welcome if we could change the time!"

Gao Wen finally laughed sincerely. He stood up and shook hands with Xia Qi solemnly.

At the same time, Gawain couldn't help but look at his own clothes.

I hung a snake-girl blanket, wore a snake-girl hat, and wore snake-girl slippers...

So I passively became obsessed with snake girls?

Glancing back at Hancock, Lady Snake was daydreaming. I don't know what she was thinking about...

Gao Wen laughed, then he nodded to Xia Qi.

"Sister Xia Qi, look at my outfit now. I don't know what kind of environment you sailed in the sea in the past, but in the future, we will probably maintain this relaxed style.

I hope this style will make you linger.

Most rules are for outsiders to see, and for people as outstanding as you, I don’t want you to have any possibility of being constrained by the rules.

I only have one request for you, big sister.

Just stop beating my master in front of me, that's all."

After emphasizing this, Gao Wen gently hugged Xia Qi, then he sat back on the sofa and waved his hand.

“It’s quite interesting to think about it. I thought the test that Big Sister was going to give me would be to talk about my future goals or plans or something.

This is to test my ability.

After all, you didn't come to my ship to be a simple fighter or sailor, right?"

"of course."

Xia Qi nodded.

“I am very sensitive to intelligence and have a lot of communication with the underground world, but after all, I have been lazy for so many years, so I am afraid it will take some time for me to adapt.

As for what you said, why don’t I talk to you about my future goals, after I heard what you just said, I feel there is no need to talk about it.

You know very well what to say to what kind of people, and even us old guys who have experienced a lot of vicissitudes of life find your language a little unbearable!

With such ability, I don't see the possibility of you making a big mistake. As for small mistakes, although I don't think you will make any mistakes, I will pay due attention to them.

Anyway…”

Having said that, Xia Qi nodded to Gion who was standing next to Gao Wen.

"I hope to play a role similar to Vice Admiral Tsuru in the Navy!"

"That's great."

Gao Wen smiled and raised his glass to Xia Qi, and everyone drank together.

After putting down the cup, Xia Qi looked around and spoke softly.

“Your determination, through those training sessions, was seen by everyone.

Your magnanimity, as long as you can wake up and see me with a smile, that is enough to support your ambition.

Your character is something that even I can't understand, so I can only admire it.

In that case, why should I talk to you about my goals and ambitions in the old-fashioned way? "

After making this comment, Xia Qi stood up, smiled, and knelt on one knee in front of Gao Wen.

"I am Shaoyao, the former Chief of Staff and Chief of Intelligence of the Rocks Pirates. I once carried a bounty of around 700 million. Rayleigh and I, these two old guys, will be in your care from now on!"

"Don't say that."

Gawain stood up and helped Xia Qi up. After sending Xia Qi back to the sofa, Gawain raised his hand with a smile, rubbed the Snake Princess doll hat on his head, and said.

"From now on, you can just call me by my name like Rayleigh does, so that I won't be disturbed by your honorifics.

As for taking care of something.

Didn't you two give up your peaceful lives and go out into the wind and rain to take care of me and the other young people on the ship?"

Having said that, Gao Wen looked at the sky outside the window.

"It's a pity that it's really too late now. To entertain Xia... I'll just call you Aunt Xia, it's more intimate this way.

Let’s postpone the banquet to entertain Aunt Xia to tomorrow afternoon after I exercise.

And Khalifa?"

"I'm here!"

Khalifa quietly emerged from the corner. As a secretary, she would never lose sight of her boss.

Seeing this, Gawain asked Kalifa.

"Is Lucci still with Charlos and Xialulia?"

"Yes, sir, Saint Charlos was in high spirits. After leaving the Black Bird, he went to the Three Entertainment Islands to play cards with his father, Saint Rozward.

Xia Lulia Palace returned to Marijoa early.

Sir, do I need to transfer Lucci back?"

“No need, let him continue to watch Charlos, so that he won’t cause any trouble for me.

Take some time to prepare the Black Bird Badge for Aunt Xia, and remind Lu Qi to connect the intelligence department of Black Ice Platform with Aunt Xia."

Having said that, Gao Wen turned around with a smile and asked Aunt Xia.

"Aunt Xia, do you know any clues about the three ancient weapons, Pluto, that I don't know about?"

"You mean... Alabasta?"

Xia Qi agreed casually.

Hearing this, Gawain gave a thumbs up, and then he said to Kalifa.

"See? One answer to many questions. That's what a true intelligence agent looks like.

Whether it's Lucci or Kaku, their styles are too biased towards fighters and assassins, so Aunt Xia still has to take care of the intelligence."

“Don’t say that, little Gawain, I just took advantage of my connections.

There is nothing that cannot be said. Although the Rocks Pirates have been disbanded, that once largest pirate group has left behind too much legacy.

Among them was the little fellow Morganse.

When Rocks was disbanded, Morganus was only fourteen years old, and it had not been long since he ate the Bird-Bird Fruit. I took care of him for a while, so through him, I always know a little more than others.

Also, regarding the underground world, I wonder if you have heard of the name Stussy! "

"Stousy?"

Gawain smiled.

"The famous queen of the underworld?"

"Indeed, then do you think that Stussy and I have some similarities?"

Xia Qi continued, and her words made Gao Wen couldn't help but think of something.

Seeing Gao Wen's expression of realization, Xia Qi nodded and smiled.

“Yeah, Stussy and I are both very old, really very old.

But time will not leave any trace on us.

She and I are of the same type. We once worked together in the Rocks Pirates, and even in an older pirate group than that.

Stussy and I have a common creator, a person whose identity even we ourselves cannot clearly identify. We have never seen her in person, and she has never given us any orders, but she must exist.

You have to be wary of me on this point, because I am always worried that something might go wrong with me.

By the way, regarding the source of my information, although Stussy joined CP0 after the Rocks Pirates disbanded, there are still many interactions between us, and even the Five Elders are not aware of those interactions.

With the presence of Morgause and Stussy, it's not surprising that I know a little more than others, right? "

Having said that, Xia Qi thought for a moment and lit another cigarette.

Exhaling smoke, Xia Qi said solemnly.

“But since Rayleigh and I are standing behind you, I must separate myself from them. When I am not worthy of being used by Stussy and Morgans, they can be my source of intelligence.

But now I am worthy of their use, and we are just in a relationship of mutual use, so I can no longer trust all their intelligence.

I will handle future intelligence after I take over your current intelligence department."

"You decide!" Gao Wen said simply.

Hearing this, Xia Qi nodded.

“Well, my lord, we must first find a bird-bird fruit of our own!

There are no special requirements for the form, just like Morgause's albatross form can also utilize seagulls.

This is a threshold!

Therefore, the intelligence department that I am about to take over will have to devote its time to collecting the bird-bird fruit!"

After the words fell, Xia Qi looked at Gao Wen expectantly.

As for Gawain, he nodded, then closed his eyes and thought for a moment.

Gawain said after a moment.

“The Bird-Bird Fruit is quite rare, I can find some time to ask the Five Elders if they have any in stock, if not, we can just get a few existing ability users.

In addition to the Bird-Bird Fruit, there is a group of very smart pigeons at Lucci's place that you might be able to make use of.

As long as you don’t use them to fill your stomach.”