413. Transparent Corals

"Even though we're merchants, business hasn't been great lately. How about we give half the toll and call it even?" a merchant pleaded, trying to negotiate with the Tash Sun Pirates.

"You guys are seriously haggling?" one of the pirates scoffed in disbelief.

Just then, a loud splash echoed through the sea. A massive anchor, shaped like the letter W, plunged into the water with a dramatic crash. The ocean rippled, drawing everyone's attention.

The White Pearl had arrived.

Standing proudly on the deck was a masked man surrounded by an entourage of stunning women in shimmering swimsuits, their confidence radiating as they posed without a trace of shyness. Each of them looked like they had just stepped out of a divine painting—elegant, playful, and dangerous.

It was none other than Tyler White, accompanied by Lily, Mathilda, Mana, Darla and Su Fei.