The Empress Pirates departed for the next island, continuing their usual methods, and once again, another pirate crew was lured in.
Upon arrival, the island was adorned with dazzling lights, and at the center of the stage, Liu Huangyi danced gracefully. Her beauty was like the brightest star in the night sky, captivating everyone's gaze. Her curvaceous figure exuded a deadly allure as she moved, her light and elegant dance steps stealing the hearts of every pirate.
The pirates watched in a trance, immersed in this dreamlike scene, completely unaware of the danger that was quietly approaching.
Liu Huangyi formed a heart shape with her hands and activated her Devil Fruit ability, her cherry lips parting slightly as she chanted, "Mero Mero Mero, Sweet Lover's Kiss."
In an instant, a pink light emanated from the heart shape, and the once-enchanted pirates were instantly turned into cold, lifeless stone statues.
Liu Huangyi let out a cold laugh and led her pirate crew to swiftly plunder the treasures the pirates had accumulated, then set sail and left.
Some pirate crews, stronger in power, managed to break free from the petrification earlier. Furious, they spread the word across the seas, warning everyone to beware of Liu Huangyi's deceit. They set sail in full pursuit, determined to reclaim their stolen treasures.
Upon learning of this, Liu Huangyi showed no concern, as her pirate ship was not particularly fast.
When the pirate crews finally caught up to Liu Huangyi's ship, they were seething with anger.
"Give us back our treasures! Or we'll declare war on you!"
Liu Huangyi emerged, simply casting a flirtatious glance, her voice a mix of coquettishness and feigned anger as she said, "Didn't you willingly give those treasures to me? Now you want to take them back? And you want to fight me? Could you really bear to hurt me?"
Her voice was soft and melodious, her eyes bewitching, and the pirates instantly felt as if their spines had been removed. Their anger turned into infatuation, and they abandoned all thoughts of reclaiming their treasures.
"It was our fault, we gave them willingly."
"I'll slap myself for even thinking of chasing after them."
"Empress, don't be angry, we were wrong."
...
Liu Huangyi blew them a kiss, leaving them utterly blissful.
These pirates gave up completely, willingly watching as the Empress Pirates sailed away.
Soon, the fame of the Empress Pirates spread across the seas, and yet, there were still pirate crews willing to seek them out.
"The Empress Pirates have a lot of treasures."
"Of course, they've plundered many treasures, and not just recently. They've been doing it for a while, but some pirate crews that chased after them willingly gave up. Liu Huangyi cooed at them to keep it a secret, and they actually did."
"Such a powerful ability, but I like men, so her ability definitely won't work on me."
"I'm a woman, so it won't work on me either. Let's go plunder her treasures."
...
In no time, many pirate crews arrived at the new island where the Empress Pirates were stationed, full of fighting spirit and confidence, but soon, they fell silent. Even the women were petrified, a testament to Liu Huangyi's formidable power.
Meanwhile, at the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew's base.
Ye Yu emerged from the gravity chamber, took a shower, and leaned back to rest.
After learning one thing, Ye Yu realized that the Truth-Truth Fruit, which had disappeared after he completed the challenge, had randomly reappeared somewhere and was eaten by a lucky individual, turning them into a Truth-Truth Fruit Ability User. This person was then heavily utilized by the authorities, as any suspect who faced them would inevitably speak the truth.
At this moment, a crew member from the intelligence department hurried over to report.
"Captain, there's an opportunity."
"Oh? What is it?"
"On an island, a pirate crew called the Empress Pirates has appeared. This crew has acquired a significant amount of treasure from other pirate crews."
As the report continued, Ye Yu understood and wasn't surprised, letting out a soft sigh in his heart.
"After all, it's Hancock's fruit ability, and her appearance and figure are no less impressive than Hancock's. It's understandable that those pirate crews were easily manipulated."
"Liu Huangyi, huh."
Ye Yu's lips curled slightly, revealing a smile of interest.
"Do we know the island where the Empress Pirates are currently located?"
"Yes, it's not far from our current sea area. They don't seem to be hiding, as if they're not afraid."
Ye Yu ordered, "Then set sail and head towards that island. Let's meet this Liu Huangyi."
Upon hearing this, the crew member cautioned, "Captain, Liu Huangyi's ability is too overpowering. Coupled with her stunning beauty, it's easy to be charmed and turned to stone. Even if you're stronger than her, a moment of distraction could lead to petrification. Are you sure we should go?"
The crew felt there was a risk.
In terms of strength, they were confident Ye Yu was unmatched. They knew well of his power, but as men, they found it hard to resist such allure.
Xia Ling couldn't help but think of the dream Ye Yu had last night and softly reminded him, "Captain, after what happened last night, at your age, even women could be turned to stone. We need to be cautious. We already have some treasure on board."
Ye Yu couldn't help but smile wryly, "Do you think I'll definitely be turned to stone?"
Xia Ling pouted, "What man isn't tempted by beauty?"
Ye Yu showed a bit of confidence, "It's fine. Let's go meet her. If we succeed, we could gain a lot of treasure."
With that, they decided to sail towards the island where the Empress Pirates were located.
Meanwhile, as the Empress Pirates' reputation spread, their captain, Liu Huangyi, with her powerful Love-Love Fruit ability and breathtaking beauty, had made many pirate crews too afraid to approach.
At this moment, Liu Huangyi received intelligence that the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew was heading towards their island.
Upon hearing this, the crew of the Empress Pirates grew somewhat nervous, as the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew had made a name for themselves multiple times, and their captain, Ye Yu, was known for his immense strength, having shocked the world on several occasions.
"Captain, the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew is really coming, and they're not far from us."
However, Liu Huangyi's lips curled into a confident and enchanting smile, her eyes showing no trace of fear.
"What of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew? Even Ye Yu will fall at my feet. No matter how strong he is, he's still just a man."
Liu Huangyi stood on the shore, gazing out at the sea. Her graceful figure was gently caressed by the sea breeze, adding to her charm and arrogance.
"Many still don't know that my own strength is formidable. But even if Ye Yu is stronger than me, it won't matter."
Liu Huangyi's tone was filled with disdain: "There has never been a man in this world who could resist the charm of this empress. With such beauty, how could he bear to harm me? With just a little effort, he will obediently hand over his treasures, and perhaps even become my enforcer, safeguarding me."
Knowing that the ships of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew were about to arrive, Liu Huangyi grew excited, eagerly anticipating the sight of Ye Yu being bewitched by her charm and obediently presenting his treasures. In her mind, the arrival of this powerful pirate crew was not a life-and-death struggle, but a game she was certain to win. Ye Yu was merely a lamb about to fall into the tiger's jaws.
And she, with her beauty and strength, would once again make a name for herself across the seas.
(End of Chapter)