Chapter 96

Cheng Long didn't want to do archaeology: "Alright! I'll go consult with someone else."

Su Han smirked at this; he naturally knew who Cheng Long intended to consult—probably... Chief Blake.

In the world of Jackie Chan Adventures, all twelve talismans are entrusted to Area 52, the U. S. government's facility.

Still, Su Han figured that if Cheng Long truly consulted the U. S. government, they'd almost certainly agree anyway—though Su Han was also being honest: if Cheng Long stubbornly refused to trade, then so be it.

When that world eventually ran into trouble, he could just go over and harvest it later—perfect.

As for raiding members' worlds specifically... cough.

Better not even think about it—it'd ruin the guild's good atmosphere.

Besides, Su Han didn't want his image among guild members to turn into that of a thief.

Too undignified.

Anyway... it's just a matter of waiting a little longer.

In Su Han's eyes, the twelve talismans were already his for the taking.

Su Xiao Xiao: "Alright, logging off for now."

I still have a few things to handle."

Su Han slowly opened his eyes, then stretched his body.

The next moment, he felt a pair of eyes fixed tightly on him.

His lips twitched involuntarily twice.

Though Su Han hadn't activated Observation Haki yet, since entering its basic stage, his perception had grown much sharper.

He turned his head, following the gaze—and saw Wugeng Liuli, lips pressed tight, hesitating.

"What's wrong?"

Su Han stared at the black cat, Wugeng Liuli.

The black cat instantly deflated like a punctured balloon: "... Nothing, Guild Master. Don't mind the details."

Su Han said no more, shrugged, and dragged Sakazuki, the dog-like red dog, behind him.

He walked straight into the Going Merry's cabin.

He planned to extract Sakazuki's Magma Magma Fruit.

Bai Hu Zi walked over to the black cat, crouched down, and burst into laughter, his eyes softening with affection.

"My dear daughter, you want the Fallen Angel Fruit, don't you?"

Wugeng Liuli exhaled softly: "Not at all."

Bai Hu Zi could see through the black cat's thoughts, but he said nothing further.

After all, no one in the Bijinggong Society had any right to demand the Guild Master give anything up.

Or rather, this topic couldn't even be mentioned.

Neither publicly nor privately could it be justified.

Bai Hu Zi sat on the ground, gazing at the sky, and let out a silent laugh.

"I don't have the Fallen Angel Fruit, nor any Logia Fruit."

"But I do have one Superhuman-type Slip-Slip Fruit... want it?"

Wugeng Liuli turned her head, startled, staring at Bai Hu Zi.

Then her face softened with emotion, yet she still hesitated.

"Wouldn't that be... inappropriate...?"

"Foolish child! Do you think I'm keeping the Slip-Slip Fruit for myself?"

Bai Hu Zi laughed heartily.

The One Piece world has many Devil Fruits, but among them, only a few are truly suited for girls.

Like the Empress's Sweet-Sweet Fruit.

Or Abiyata's Slip-Slip Fruit.

Abiyata was once just a giantess, but after consuming the Slip-Slip Fruit, she rose to become one of the top beauties in the One Piece world.

This alone shows how powerful the Slip-Slip Fruit's appeal is for girls.

Its beauty-enhancing effect is top-tier.

After finishing One Piece, Bai Hu Zi thought of his new daughter and deliberately had his crew search for it—and to his surprise, they actually found the Slip-Slip Fruit.

One could only call it a twist of fate.

As for why Abiyata hadn't swallowed the Slip-Slip Fruit yet—who knows? The Navy already has a transmigrator Admiral. What's impossible in this world?

After a long silence, Wugeng Liuli stared at Bai Hu Zi's face and nodded seriously: "... Thank you, Old Man."

If at first she called Bai Hu Zi "Old Man" half-jokingly, now Wugeng Liuli truly saw him as her father.

Simply because Bai Hu Zi possessed that kind of charisma.

That kind of resolve.

After sending Wugeng Liuli with Ma Erke to the warehouse to claim the Devil Fruit, Bai Hu Zi finally turned to Ace.

Since being rescued, Ace had been... this silent.

Under Bai Hu Zi's gaze, his body began trembling.

Thud—he collapsed to his knees.

Tears and snot streamed down his face.

"Old Man, it's all my fault! If not for me, the Whitebeard Pirates would never have attacked the Marine Headquarters! None of our brothers would have died!"

Ace clenched his fists, voice hoarse.

"This is my fault! All of it—my fault!"

Bai Hu Zi smiled slightly and reached out to pat Ace's head.

"It's not true... all of this, simply because I am your father."

Su Han was inside the cabin.

He did not immediately return to his room, but instead used Kenbunshoku Haki to listen to what was happening outside.

Only after the black cat and Bai Hu Zi finished talking and resolved their emotional burden did Su Han nod slightly.

He dragged Sakazuki's body into his room.

Not long after, the black cat and Ma Erke arrived at the cabin.

Ma Erke glanced thoughtfully at Su Han's room, then smiled at the black cat: "Your president cares about you a great deal!"

Wugeng Liuli's expression momentarily froze.

Her gaze then became restless.

"Sometimes, when feelings are missed, they're gone for good. What was that new word your old man used before—what was it called?"

Ma Erke thought for a long time, then suddenly lit up, slammed his fist into his palm, "Tsundere ruins your life!"

"What do you mean, 'Tsundere ruins your life'?"

Wugeng Liuli had been slightly moved, but hearing this, she grew furious, glaring at Ma Erke with clenched teeth: "I'm just a regular member of the president's crew—there's no other emotional entanglement between us."

"I only feel a strong connection to the Fallen Angel Fruit—I never intended to take it from the president."

"My father never called me a shameless girl like this... why do all of you assume I'd treat this as an emotional wound?"

"Well, fine, let's just say that's how it is."

Seeing Wugeng Liuli so flustered,

Ma Erke clicked his tongue, then said nothing further.

His words once again flushed Wugeng Liuli's cheeks crimson, leaving her speechless.

Su Han entered the room.

Then, he began extracting Sakazuki's Magma Fruit.

He never had any intention of giving the Fallen Angel Fruit to Wugeng Liuli.

Even if he himself had no use for the Fallen Angel Fruit, he still wouldn't give it to her.

At most, he thought, if Wugeng Liuli became truly despondent, a little comfort would be enough.

After all, there was no intimate bond between them.

Of course, the black cat resolving her emotional burden under Bai Hu Zi's comfort and choosing the Slip-Slip Fruit also pleased Su Han.

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