#233 - Chapter 233: Not High Enough
"What?"
The Celestial Dragon raised an eyebrow at Tesoro, a mocking smile on his face.
"You seem interested in this slave?"
He dragged Stella, who was sprawled on the ground, forward, appearing somewhat strained.
He frowned, then suddenly kicked Stella in the stomach.
"A slave making me, her master, expend extra effort, truly deserving of death!"
With that, he continued dragging Stella, completely disregarding her pain.
Stella let out a pained scream, but in the Celestial Dragon's ears, it only fueled his brutality.
He kicked Stella repeatedly, roaring furiously:
"You like to scream? I'll give you enough to scream about!"
Areas 1 through 30 were inherently lawless, and those who came here were hardly virtuous.
Seeing the Celestial Dragon dragging a woman out of the slave shop, everyone crowded around for a spectacle.
The surrounding crowd suddenly erupted in laughter and cheers.
"Good beating!"
"That's how slaves should be used!"
"Long live the Celestial Dragon!"
Their shouts were like blades, tearing at Tesoro's heart.
Hearing the cheers, the Celestial Dragon only felt more agitated.
His kicks grew more forceful, Stella's body蜷缩ing in pain, her hands covering her stomach, trying to alleviate the agony, but to no avail.
Suddenly, a mouthful of blood spurted from her mouth, staining the ground red.
Seeing this, the rage within Tesoro could no longer be contained.
His eyes bloodshot, he clenched his fists, his body trembling with anger.
The surrounding scene blurred in his vision, only Stella's painful figure and the Celestial Dragon's triumphant face remained clear.
"Enough!"
Tesoro roared, charging forward.
His body swayed slightly, his fist carrying boundless anger and despair, heading straight for the Celestial Dragon.
At that moment, he had only one thought in mind: to save Stella, even at the cost of his own life.
The Celestial Dragon was startled by Tesoro's sudden attack; he had never seen anyone dare to be so insolent in his presence.
A flash of surprise and anger crossed his face, but he quickly regained his cold expression.
He raised his hand, signaling his guards to step forward and intercept.
The guards reacted swiftly, rushing towards Tesoro, attempting to subdue him.
"Bang!"
In a single exchange, Tesoro was knocked to the ground by the guards.
He instantly lost all ability to resist.
His body was wracked with pain, but the anger and despair in his heart drove him to struggle to get up.
But before he could steady himself, he was once again slammed heavily back to the ground.
"Raise his head!"
The Celestial Dragon sneered, his eyes gleaming with cruel light.
The guards obediently carried out the order, grabbing Tesoro's hair and forcibly lifting his head, forcing him to look straight ahead.
Tesoro's eyes were filled with anger and helplessness, his gaze fixed on the Celestial Dragon's twisted smile.
The Celestial Dragon revealed a hint of a smile, slowly walking to Stella's side, grabbing her hair, and roughly dragging her in front of Tesoro.
Stella moaned in pain, her eyes filled with tears, her body trembling with agony.
"Since you two are so close, and you look so pitiful, I'll do you a favor out of the kindness of my heart."
"You shall... both become my slaves."
The Celestial Dragon's voice was full of mockery and malice.
He initially had only a slight interest in the woman, but Tesoro's resistance piqued his interest, and he decided to take good "care" of this unfortunate pair.
A glimmer of despair flashed in Tesoro's eyes as he saw the smile on the Celestial Dragon's face, his heart burning with anger.
Stella's pain tore at his heart, and he tried to break free from the guards' control, but to no avail.
The guards' strength was like iron clamps, holding him firmly in place, preventing him from moving.
"You will pay for this!"
Tesoro said through gritted teeth, his voice filled with anger and resentment.
His gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the Celestial Dragon's heart, but the latter merely sneered, unconcerned.
"Pay?"
The Celestial Dragon sneered.
"What ability do you think you have to make me pay?"
"You are nothing more than two lowly slaves now."
"A slave threatening his master, you... have quite the personality."
"I like it!"
With that, he slammed Stella hard onto the ground, then turned to issue new orders to the guards.
"Take them both away, and lock them up in the most 'comfortable' cells separately."
He said, his eyes gleaming with cruel light.
"I'm going to slowly play with them."
The guards acted quickly, dragging Tesoro and Stella away.
Tesoro's heart was filled with endless pain and anger, but his body was powerless to resist.
He could only watch helplessly as Stella was dragged away, his heart filled with endless despair and hatred.
"Tsk tsk, how unsightly..."
A voice echoed softly in the air.
The Celestial Dragon and his guards were suddenly stunned; the voice seemed to ring directly in their ears.
The Celestial Dragon frantically looked around, a look of unease and anger appearing on his face.
"Who is it? Stop playing tricks and come out now!"
He shouted loudly, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible trembling.
"Tap, tap, tap..."
Footsteps slowly approached, the sound steady and powerful, each step like a knock on their hearts.
The guards nervously gripped their weapons, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily.
A tall figure appeared in sight, easing their previously tense mood somewhat.
The guards exclaimed in a low voice:
"Jin An, why are you here?!"
Jin An smiled, looking at the Celestial Dragon with interest, his eyes carrying a hint of coldness and contempt.
"Sabaody Archipelago is a resort destination, is it not normal to come here for a vacation?"
His tone was calm, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.
The Celestial Dragon's face turned green and white; he had always considered himself noble, and even when facing a powerhouse like Jin An, he still had a sense of superiority in his heart.
However, he had actually felt fear just now.
This was somewhat unacceptable to him.
"Since you are a Marine, then I am too lazy to pursue your responsibility."
"Quickly disappear from my sight!"
"If you disturb my interest, I can make you wish you were dead..."
Pushing the fear in his heart to one side.
The Celestial Dragon's face turned green and white.
He had always considered himself noble, and even when facing a powerhouse like Jin An, he still had a sense of superiority in his heart.
However, Jin An's words and cold aura had actually caused him to feel fear, which was somewhat unacceptable to him.
"Since you are a Marine, then I am too lazy to pursue your responsibility."
The Celestial Dragon tried his best to maintain his haughty posture, his voice still trembling, but he勉强勉强装出一副威严样子.
"Quickly disappear from my sight!"
"If you disturb my interest, I can make you wish you were dead..."
He forcibly suppressed the fear in his heart, trying to return to that superior appearance.
But his eyes flickered, and the cold sweat on his forehead betrayed his inner thoughts.
Jin An coldly stared at the Celestial Dragon, his gaze as sharp as a knife, as if he could see through his hypocrisy and fear.
"What? Are you going to attack me?"
Jin An's voice was low and powerful, his gaze shifting to the Celestial Dragon's guards.
The Celestial Dragon's guards exchanged glances, cold sweat dripping down their faces, caught in the middle and in a dilemma.
They knew Jin An's strength and did not dare to act rashly, but they could not disobey the Celestial Dragon's orders.
"Worthless trash!"
The Celestial Dragon cursed in a low voice, his voice filled with annoyance and anxiety.
He did not want to lose face in front of everyone, as that would make him appear less imposing as a Celestial Dragon.
Jin An smiled slightly, with a hint of disdain and mockery.
