The sunlight on Nine Serpent Island was still scorching, and Cheng Xiaoyu lay on the beach, enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
Suddenly, a commotion broke the tranquility.
"Look! A new bounty poster is out!"
Cheng Xiaoyu opened his eyes and saw several female Kuja warriors excitedly waving a bounty poster.
He lazily got up, walked over, and was immediately stunned.
"Cheng Xiaoyu, Bounty: 3.8 Billion Berries!"
This number shocked even him.
In just a few months, from 0 to 3.8 billion, this was probably the fastest increase in Pirate World history.
Cheng Xiaoyu sneered, those old men sitting high in Mary Geoise, whether it was the Gorosei or the mysterious Imu, probably couldn't sit still anymore.
Just then, the system's notification sound suddenly rang.
"Ding! Due to the bounty update, 300,000 points have been credited!"
"300,000 points?" Cheng Xiaoyu raised an eyebrow, looking at the system interface which showed his total points had reached 410,000.
These points were hard-earned, but they were spent quickly.
Now, Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Haoshoku, he hadn't maxed out any of them.
Taking a deep breath, he made a decisive choice.
Advanced Armament Haki and Haoshoku, these two abilities were indispensable for him.
As the exchange was completed, a powerful force instantly surged into his body.
The next second, "Shadow Assault" appeared in his hand, its dark gun barrel gleaming coldly under the sunlight.
In the distance on the sea, a huge dark reef stood silently.
"I'll use you to test my new ability," Cheng Xiaoyu murmured softly, raising his hand and aiming.
In an instant, the dark Armament Haki wrapped around the bullet like flowing water.
But that wasn't enough, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Cheng Xiaoyu's eyes, and Haoshoku then entwined around it, the dark red Haoshoku and the pitch-black Armament Haki complementing each other.
"This feeling..." Cheng Xiaoyu narrowed his eyes, feeling the perfect fusion of the two Haki.
"Bang!"
The bullet streaked across the sky, leaving a visibly distorted trajectory in the air.
The next moment, a huge explosion echoed across the sea.
That dark reef, which was as tall as a three-story building, instantly turned into dust, even the surrounding seawater was lifted tens of meters high!
"This... this is too terrifying!" The exclamations of the Kuja female warriors came from behind him.
Cheng Xiaoyu: "Oh, not bad."
However, when he looked at the points bar again, he couldn't help but gasp.
400,000 points, just like that, gone.
Just as he was thinking about what to do next, the system suddenly popped up a side quest that left him dumbfounded.
"Side Quest: Have a baby! For each one born, reward 200,000 points!"
"What the hell?!" Cheng Xiaoyu couldn't help but curse, "What kind of quest is this? Is it the legendary 'more children, more blessings'?"
"Side quests are not mandatory, Host can choose to accept or abandon, abandoning will not affect the acceptance of the next main quest."
He stared at the system interface in disbelief, as if the characters would suddenly turn into something like "This is a joke."
It is well known that young people in reality are unwilling to have children because they can't even feed themselves.
But the situation was different now, Cheng Xiaoyu was a billionaire in this Pirate World!
He could afford it!
Moreover, this was 200,000 points!
That is to say, if he only had 5 children, he could max out Observation Haki and Ryuo!
He looked around, his gaze sweeping over the beautiful warriors coming and going on Nine Serpent Island.
These female warriors were all hot-bodied and powerful, their skin gleaming with a healthy glow under the sun.
"Accept."
Cheng Xiaoyu unhesitatingly threw the T he had just exchanged a few days ago into the sea, letting the waves carry them away.
Inside the palace, Hancock was lazily leaning on her throne, listening to her subordinates report on the daily affairs of the island.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and a slender figure appeared.
Seeing that it was Cheng Xiaoyu, Hancock immediately stood up, a look of surprise appearing on her face.
She elegantly walked to meet him, her long hair gently swaying with her steps.
"Cheng Xiaoyu, you've come," Hancock said gracefully, nodding slightly.
Cheng Xiaoyu went straight to the point: "Hancock, are you willing to have a baby with me?"
This sentence was like a thunderclap, exploding in the palace.
This sudden question made Hancock freeze in place, her fair cheeks instantly tinged with a blush.
"Ah?! What... what are you saying..."
"Just kidding, if you don't want to, then forget it," Cheng Xiaoyu turned to leave.
"Wait!" Hancock hurriedly called out to him, her voice tinged with shyness.
"I do!"
"I object! Snake Princess, you can't agree!" Elder Nyon protested.
The next second, she was thrown out by Hancock.
"Objection overruled."
As everyone was shocked, Hancock turned and said to Cheng Xiaoyu with deep affection.
"Then... can we get married first?"
Cheng Xiaoyu turned around, a smile playing on his lips: "Of course, let's have the wedding today!"
The news quickly spread throughout Nine Serpent Island, and all the female warriors were in an uproar.
Their Empress was getting married, and the groom was that fearsome man!
The wedding was held in the evening.
The buildings of Nine Serpent Island were decorated with dazzling lights, and colorful flowers and ribbons were everywhere.
Hancock wore a white wedding dress and a jewel-encrusted crown, looking breathtakingly beautiful.
Cheng Xiaoyu, in a black tuxedo, looked even more handsome and extraordinary.
The wedding proceeded exceptionally smoothly, and the banquet lasted until late into the night.
When the last guest left, Cheng Xiaoyu picked up Hancock and walked towards the bedchamber.
One morning, as the first ray of sunlight shone on Nine Serpent Island, people found that the Shadow Monarch's figure had disappeared.
Only Hancock, still fast asleep, and a note saying "Temporarily away for something, don't worry" were left behind.
When Hancock woke up, she looked at the empty bed and couldn't help but clench her fists.
This man, always so elusive.
But this time, she touched her lower abdomen, a smile appearing on her lips.
Spring is the season for sowing.
Sowing requires even distribution.
Therefore, after Cheng Xiaoyu confirmed successful sowing, he headed to the next place.
The next target, naturally, was Nami.
The Shadow cut through the waves, speeding towards Visalia.
Cheng Xiaoyu stood at the bow, his gaze piercing through the mist, looking into the distance.
He had never been to Visalia and could only rely on the system's built-in navigation.
But he knew that the place where Nami was sent flying by Kuma was there.
"Captain, is everything really alright on Nine Serpent Island?" Kuro asked worriedly.
After the Shichibukai system was abolished, the Marine's attitude towards these former Shichibukai became increasingly tough.
Especially those like Hancock who refused to fight at Marineford, they were the primary targets for attack.
Cheng Xiaoyu turned around, a cold smile on his lips: "The three Legion Commanders are all there, enough to handle any unexpected situation."
Ygritte, Jian Ya, and Pell, he had absolute confidence in the strength of these three brothers.
They were not only powerful but had also been perfectly honed through battles in another world.
Moreover, Hancock also had the protection of all the warriors of Nine Serpent Island, as well as those two old women.