Chapter 1013

The nobles cowering in the corner trembled and finally crawled out, belatedly realizing what had happened.

只见，

The fear on their faces had not yet faded.

What had occurred today would surely leave them with unforgettable memories.

Once their inner fear had slightly subsided…

They turned to Lu En with gratitude, admiration, and awe, and actively sought to curry favor with him.

Not only because Lu En had saved them,

But even more so…

They had seen Lu En's potential!

They had seen Lu En's illustrious family background!

Therefore,

They naturally wished to spare no effort…

Just to please Lu En,

And befriend him.

Time passed swiftly.

Day and night alternated.

The next day.

The sun rose slowly.

Golden sunlight poured down from the horizon, casting upon the sea and reflecting blinding halos, as if the entire ocean had been paved with gold.

Glittering with gold,

Too brilliant to look upon directly.

Splash!

A gentle sea breeze stirred waves rolling wildly.

Ripples spread outward,

Whitecaps danced.

A massive luxury ocean liner gradually sailed into view from the distant sea.

The luxury liner parted the calm sea, sending ripples spreading wildly.

On deck.

Lu En leaned on the railing with both hands, gazing calmly at the endless expanse of ocean ahead.

Beside him,

No one was there.

Since learning Lu En's identity, no one on the entire ship dared approach him without invitation—except those nobles who came daily to flatter him.

Under the constant flattery of the nobles, Lu En grew deeply annoyed.

Yet he could not simply strike them…

After all,

As the saying goes,

Never strike a smiling face.

Lu En had no intention of laying hands on these nobles who flattered him.

If so, he could only avoid them.

Coming alone to the railing for fresh air helped ease his irritation slightly.

Huh!

He exhaled heavily, closed his eyes slightly, and felt the cool sea breeze brushing against him.

"After a day's voyage of 200 miles, this ship must be nearing one of the nearby islands."

He thought to himself.

According to the navigator hired by the ship,

The next island was now extremely close.

As soon as an hour,

Or at most half a day,

They would reach the next stop.

At the next stop would be the moment Lu En left the Peaceful Number.

He certainly had no intention of burdening the ship to take him to Marineford, the Navy Headquarters.

Although,

If he had merely asked, the noble passengers aboard this luxury liner would have gone to any lengths to fulfill his request.

But he ultimately felt,

There was absolutely no need.

Nor was it worth accumulating a favor from these nobles over such a trivial matter.

"These nobles really are 'leaving no stone unturned' to please me."

Lu En chuckled.

Many nobles, in their eagerness to flatter him,

Even,

They have all proposed marrying their daughters to him.

"I'm still a five-year-old child."

"These nobles…"

"They really spare no effort."

He couldn't help shaking his head.

Obviously,

He politely declined all the nobles' overtures.

Dealing with these nobles filled him with great annoyance.

More mentally exhausting than fighting a battle against the top强者 of the sea.

Of course.

During this day's voyage, he did not waste this time.

After declining the nobles' many invitations,

he plunged into his daily, monotonous training.

His strength saw a slight increase.

Although not overly noticeable.

But as long as small gains accumulate, it remains a highly impressive rate of improvement.

An hour later.

Lu En saw an island.

A tiny black dot gradually emerged from the distant sea.

"An island?"

"Finally, a next stop."

He sighed.

Eager to disembark from this ship.

Tormented by these nobles' harassment…

It was simply too annoying!

He simply could not adapt.

Gradually.