In the middle of the night, Ye Yu woke up, lifted the blanket, and looked down with a sigh. "Ah, I had that kind of dream again. I should go wash up."
He opened the door and walked into the living room, heading towards the bathroom.
But as soon as he pushed open the bathroom door, a wave of hot steam hit him, instantly blurring his vision.
Xia Ling, startled, quickly wrapped herself in a towel and stepped out.
Ye Yu was taken aback. "What are you doing here?"
Xia Ling, feeling awkward, replied, "The water heater in my room broke, so I came up to your floor."
The eighth and ninth floors didn't have doors, so Xia Ling had simply come up.
She had just finished her training, drenched in sweat, and wanted to take a hot shower. But with the water heater broken, she had no choice but to come up, knowing that Ye Yu was already asleep.
Ye Yu hadn't expected Xia Ling to still be awake so late, having just finished her rigorous training.
Knowing that the challenges ahead would be immense and that Ye Yu's strength might not be enough later on, Xia Ling felt that she, as the Ice Fruit user, had to bear the pressure and become stronger. That's why she had been pushing herself so hard.
Now, the two of them stood face to face, an awkward tension hanging in the air.
Xia Ling complained, "You didn't see anything just now, right?"
Ye Yu forced a bitter smile. "It was all steam. How could I see anything? You girls always take such hot showers."
This made Xia Ling breathe a sigh of relief, but she couldn't help but ask, "Why did you suddenly come to the bathroom in the middle of the night? Shouldn't you have gone to the restroom? It doesn't make sense for you to suddenly get up and take a shower at this hour."
Ye Yu felt awkward and didn't know how to respond.
Suddenly, Xia Ling's keen nose caught a whiff of something, and she looked down.
Her eyes widened, and she quickly averted her gaze, not thinking that Ye Yu had wet himself.
"Brother Yu, you… you actually…"
Ye Yu was immediately embarrassed. "It's not what you think."
Xia Ling said, "I can understand. After all, you're at that age. But it's not good. I've seen online that many young people don't control themselves and regret it later. So, Brother Yu, you need to be careful."
Ye Yu explained, "It's not like that. It's a normal thing that happens to every guy."
Xia Ling quickly realized she had misunderstood and felt embarrassed, blushing as she hurriedly left.
"I'm done. I'll head back down. You can go ahead and wash up."
After Ye Yu entered the bathroom and closed the door, he couldn't help but recall the scene from earlier. He had said he didn't see anything, but to be precise, he hadn't seen clearly.
After all, the bathroom was filled with steam, like a blurry mosaic, but he could still make out a vague outline.
Ye Yu couldn't help but sigh to himself, "She has such a great figure."
He shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts, feeling a bit restless.
"At this age, and after watching Qiao Ling'er's beautiful dance this afternoon, it's no wonder I had that kind of dream."
After quickly washing up, Ye Yu went back to bed, but the image in his mind lingered.
"Ah, I'm really worked up. I can't keep thinking about this."
He shook his head again, forcing himself to stop.
Meanwhile, Xia Ling's face was slightly flushed. After all, Ye Yu had only been wearing boxers, and his physique, muscles, and curves were just too perfect.
"I can't keep thinking about this."
…
The next morning.
Ye Yu got up and went to the deck on the first floor, where Zhou Xing had already prepared breakfast.
It was a nutritious meal—steak, milk, eggs, and more.
After eating, Ye Yu headed back into the Gravity Chamber.
At this moment, in a tavern on a nearby island, many pirates were gathered, discussing the latest news.
"Have you heard? The Empress Pirates held a grand dance party on a nearby island, and the captain of the Empress Pirates, Liu Huangyi, personally performed a dance!"
"This pirate crew has just set sail, but their fame skyrocketed overnight because Liu Huangyi is incredibly beautiful and a prodigy. She ate the Love-Love Fruit, though the specifics of her abilities are unclear."
"I'm curious just how beautiful she is."
"They say she's so beautiful that even female celebrities pale in comparison. There's even a rumor that just one glance at Liu Huangyi makes life worth living, let alone the chance to admire her graceful dance moves!"
"I'm heading there right now. It's not far from here."
"There are conditions, though. Pirate crews of low standing aren't allowed to attend, and there's an entrance fee—just a bit of treasure."
"Ah, I see. But with all the hype, I'm really curious. Paying a bit of treasure as an entrance fee is no problem."
"We'd better hurry. They perform occasionally while sailing, so the locations are unpredictable. They stay in each place for no more than a day. If we miss this, who knows when the next chance will be."
...
Soon, many pirate crews began to arrive, but there was a limit to the number of attendees. The Empress Pirates' official website announced that the viewing spots were full, and other pirate crews had to make reservations. Those who showed up uninvited would face attacks.
Because the Empress Pirates were so formidable, the island where the dance was held was surrounded by empty pirate ships. The crew members had all gathered in the center of the island, where a stage had been set up.
Below the stage, a crowd of people waited in anticipation.
"Just looking at the other female crew members of the Empress Pirates, they're already so beautiful."
"This pirate crew really has a lot of high-quality looks."
"If the crew members are this stunning, it's hard to imagine how beautiful Empress Liu Huangyi must be. It makes me think the rumors might be true."
...
A female crew member stood on the stage and signaled for silence.
"Everyone, quiet. The Empress is here."
Instantly, everyone stood up, their eyes fixed on the stage. A lift rose, but it was obscured by a veil. Then, a graceful figure parted the veil and stepped out.
In that moment, everyone's eyes widened in awe, as if they were witnessing a celestial being.
Liu Huangyi's figure was revealed—tall and curvaceous, with a waist so slender it seemed as if it could be held in one hand. Her long, lustrous black hair cascaded like a waterfall, flowing freely down her back. Her eyes were a deep, mesmerizing violet, and with every glance, they exuded a natural allure. A single look from her could captivate any man, drawing them into a dreamlike trance from which they could not escape.
Her skin was as fair as snow, glowing with a crystalline sheen under the sunlight, flawless as if carved from the finest jade.
Her lips were naturally red, and the corners of her mouth curved into a faint, enigmatic smile, exuding both the pride of a queen and the shyness of a maiden.
Liu Huangyi was dressed in a luxurious purple qipao that accentuated her hourglass figure. The tight fabric hugged her curves, making her slender waist and ample bust all the more striking.
The slit in her skirt reached up to her thigh, revealing glimpses of her long, shapely legs as she moved, leaving much to the imagination. Every inch of her skin, every curve, radiated an intoxicating charm. With every gesture, she embodied the grace and majesty of an empress.
Everyone was stunned, and the surroundings fell completely silent before erupting into a clamor.
"She's indeed breathtaking."
"The rumors didn't exaggerate at all."
"Even I feel that the treasure ticket price was too low."
"Xu Song didn't lie to me; purple really has a unique charm."
"She's so beautiful it feels unreal."
...
Liu Huangyi asked in a seductive voice, "Am I beautiful?"
"Beautiful, beautiful! Too beautiful!!"
"Then, would you do anything for me?"
As she spoke, it seemed she used a bit of her ability, but no one noticed, and they nodded subconsciously.
"We would do anything!"
A hint of cunning flashed in Liu Huangyi's alluring eyes. "Then, give all your treasures to me."
With that, Liu Huangyi lightly touched her crimson lips with her fingertip, and a red heart-shaped mark appeared. She touched the heart with her right hand, as if drawing a bowstring, and let out a delicate shout.
"Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful... Captive Arrow!"
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...
Instantly, a dense shower of pink, heart-shaped arrows shot out, piercing each pirate. In an instant, they turned to stone—some with smiles of adoration, others with expressions of shock.
The surroundings fell silent once more.
Liu Huangyi commanded, "Begin harvesting all their treasures, then prepare to leave."
"Yes, Captain."
"Captain, we've heard that the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew isn't far from us. Do you think they'll take the bait and be petrified by you?"
Liu Huangyi, confident, tilted her head back, her stunning and haughty face turned skyward.
"Of course, no matter who it is, they will be petrified by my beauty."
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