Chapter 287

The phone worm rang out.

Now that the Beasts Crew's territory has expanded, Luo Xing's subordinates have also increased.

The situation of competing with the World Government for dominance over the seas has grown increasingly tense.

Therefore,

Even though Luo Xing greatly disliked being disturbed when with women, he could not help but carry the phone worm with him at all times.

In case something urgent occurred.

Luo Xing frowned and looked at the phone worm placed beside him.

The little purple one in his arms wanted to stop.

But Luo Xing did not let her.

Little Purple pouted her red lips and said:

"Aren't you afraid it's your wife coming to catch you in the act?"

Luo Xing wore a righteous expression, lifting his head proudly and saying:

"What's there to fear? A true man having three wives and four concubines is perfectly normal, isn't it?"

Little Purple rolled her eyes dramatically.

In fact,

If it truly were his wife, Yamato, calling, Luo Xing's heart did feel a bit uneasy.

Because he had not yet decided

how to handle the situation after Yamato found out he had other women.

It was predictable that Yamato would fly into a jealous rage and unleash her fury.

The matter would truly be hard to resolve.

Although Luo Xing loved his wife Yamato the most, he did not want his other women to suffer grievances.

It would be best if all the women could live in harmony, sharing the same bed… cough, cough, that would be ideal.

Luo Xing realized this call was not from his wife Yamato, but from Billy, the minor character who had been the first to consume his Strange Cell.

Luo Xing remained calm,

one hand circling Little Purple's slender waist,

the other answering the phone worm,

speaking in a languid tone:

"Billy, what is it? Speak."

Billy's voice came through, utterly reverent:

"Young Master, I'm sorry for disturbing you, sir—I didn't mean to! But there's something extremely important I must report to you!"

Luo Xing gently stroked the cool, smooth skin of Little Purple's waist.

He waited silently for Billy's next words.

Billy said:

"The dozen or so former captains of the Whitebeard Pirates—including First Division Captain Phoenix Marco, Third Division Captain Diamond Jozu, and Fifth Division Captain Spandam—have suddenly arrived at the island under my command, saying they wish to pledge allegiance to you, Young Master!"

"What did you say!"

Even as calm as Luo Xing was, upon hearing such an unexpected piece of news,

he was so startled he sat bolt upright.

"Ah~~!"

He had forgotten Little Purple was still sitting in his lap.

The sudden movement made Little Purple turn pale,

and she let out a startled cry she could not suppress.

Little Purple quickly covered her mouth with her hand, her face flushed crimson, glaring at Luo Xing in furious embarrassment.

But Luo Xing paid no heed—he tightened his arm and forcibly pulled Little Purple tightly into his embrace.

He quickly regained his composure.

Though a beauty rested in his arms, his tone had turned unhurried.

Luo Xing spoke into the phone worm:

"Billy, have Marco and the others take the call."

"Yes, Young Master."

Marco, Jozu, and Bista, the three representatives of the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates, stepped forward.

"It's been a long time since we last met, Mr. Marco, since Dressrosa."

Though separated by the phone worm, Luo Xing's face bore a nostalgic smile as he spoke.

Marco was equally moved.

Recalling the Doupaimai Society auction in Dressrosa,

this Beasts Imperial Son-in-Law Luo Xing had displayed Conqueror's Haki-infused attacks, a technique that even the Vice-Commanders had found terrifying,

but overall,

at that time, Luo Xing's status was on par with Marco, Katakuri, and the other second-in-commands of the Emperor's crew—essentially equals.

Yet,

merely over a year later,

this man had risen to become the supreme Fifth Emperor, more renowned than even the Four Emperors, unquestionably standing at the very pinnacle of this world!

Even the World Government, which had ruled these seas for eight hundred years, (the King's)

Also, this man gave him a massive headache and left him utterly powerless.

Even the territories under his command were being constantly eroded.

And Ma Erke, who once stood on equal footing with Luo Xing, now had to lower his stance, showing submission and pledging allegiance to the other.

Such a huge difference; truly, today is not like the past!

How could Ma Erke not be filled with endless sighs?

However, Ma Erke was no ordinary person; he quickly set his mindset straight.

As long as he could avenge Dad, Ace, and Sachi, no matter what price he paid, it would be worth it.

Ma Erke's voice carried a hint of respect while remaining equally unyielding and dignified.

"Indeed, it has been a long time. Then, Fifth Emperor Luo Xing, my lord, could you please grace us with your presence and meet us, these stray dogs?"

"No problem!"

Luo Xing agreed very decisively.

"However, I have urgent matters to attend to now; you must wait a while first."

Ma Erke suspected nothing and said:

"Then we shall respectfully await the arrival of Fifth Emperor, my lord!"

244. Little Purple, who both loved and hated him; Luo Xing declared that Momonosuke must die!

What urgent matter could Luo Xing possibly have?

Of course, it was to deal with Little Purple.

Little Purple, her face flushed red with shame and anger, said:

"I have seen the Phoenix Ma Erke and the former captains of the Whitebeard Pirates since childhood."

"They have all come to pledge allegiance to you; why don't you go meet them immediately? What are you still doing here?"

Luo Xing put down the Den Den Mushi and wrapped both arms around Little Purple's slender waist.

His lips drew close to the beauty's crystal-clear earlobe.

"No matter how important, nothing is more important than you."

He suddenly exerted force.

"Ah, you! Mmmmm~~~"

Several hours later.

Luo Xing finally rose, still reluctant to leave.

Little Purple, who had eaten the Slip-Slip Fruit, could create countless variations.

Luo Xing found a different angle every time.

Moreover, Little Purple's tolerance was very strong; her smooth skin ensured she would not suffer even the slightest injury.