If you want the story to continue vote for it on Patreon.com/flokixy
Feeling Ye Chen's intrigued gaze, Old Woman Nyon's face showed a bitter smile.
"Little Hancock's temper... has become a bit willful lately! Please forgive her, Lord Ye Chen."
After Old Woman Nyon finished speaking, her knocking on the door became heavier.
"Little Hancock... come out quickly, Lord Ye Chen is back!"
These words had an outstanding effect.
Even Ye Chen was a little surprised. In the next moment, the door instantly opened, and Hancock's small head popped out.
Hancock looked around, then bypassed Old Woman Nyon, her gaze falling upon Ye Chen, a look of surprise in her eyes.
"It really is Ye Chen..."
Hancock fully opened the door, timidly rubbing the corner of her clothes.
"Ye Chen, you're back..."
Ye Chen looked at Hancock in front of him, and recalling her previous actions, he looked at her with interest.
Hancock's skin was as beautiful as white jade, especially her somewhat shy expression.
Although she was still a bit childish now, one could already see the charm of the future peerless beauty of the One Piece world.
Ye Chen could only sigh, as expected of Hancock.
After looking at Hancock for a couple of glances, Ye Chen turned to look at Old Woman Nyon.
Old Woman Nyon understood Ye Chen's gaze and respectfully said, "Lord Ye Chen, please talk to Hancock. I will take my leave."
After saying that, Old Woman Nyon left.
Hancock's eyes suddenly lit up when she saw Old Woman Nyon leave, and without any hesitation, she grabbed Ye Chen's hand.
"Ye Chen, Ye Chen, come in quickly and see!"
Ye Chen didn't stop her, smiling as he let Hancock pull him into the room.
Hancock's room was very large, but apart from a bed and necessary living utensils, it was very simple.
"Ye Chen, I've been cultivating very diligently these days. I've already awakened my Observation Haki~," Hancock said, looking at Ye Chen with wide eyes.
Ye Chen reached out and ruffled Hancock's hair, a smile on his face.
"I know, Hancock is amazing!"
Hancock's eyes curved like crescent moons when she heard Ye Chen's praise.
"However... Hancock, the time I can spend with you this time won't be long!" Ye Chen said frankly.
Hearing Ye Chen's words, the smile on Hancock's face froze, and her expression dropped.
She had originally planned to spend more time with Ye Chen to cultivate their relationship, but Ye Chen's words directly shattered her hopes.
"Don't worry so much! Once you become stronger, you'll be able to follow me."
Hancock silently clenched her fists and nodded.
Ye Chen smiled slightly and sat on Hancock's bed, but inwardly he questioned the Exchange System.
"System, I want to ask, can you enhance the power of a Devil Fruit and make it perfect?"
The Exchange System replied, "The power of one Devil Fruit can be used to strengthen another Devil Fruit."
"After enhancement, the Devil Fruit's weaknesses to Sea Prism Stone and seawater will be eliminated, and its abilities will increase by a certain percentage based on its original foundation."
Ye Chen nodded thoughtfully, secretly marveling that the Exchange System's capabilities were indeed well-deserved.
"But speaking of Devil Fruits..."
Ye Chen fell into thought. The fruit most suitable for Hancock in this world was undoubtedly the Mero Mero no Mi.
The special effects of the Paramecia-type Mero Mero no Mi, combined with Hancock's inherent charm, would create the future Pirate Empress.
However, Ye Chen didn't have the Mero Mero no Mi in his hands for now.
But this wouldn't stump Ye Chen. There were very few problems in this world that could trouble Ye Chen anymore.
"Exchange System, I want to ask, if I use one Devil Fruit, can I exchange it for the Mero Mero no Mi?"
After a moment of silence, the Exchange System replied, "Naturally, you can."
Ye Chen's face broke into a smile, as expected.
Under conditions of equal value, the Exchange System could exchange any item in the world.
These items included not only items from other dimensions but also items from the One Piece world.
"In that case, I want to exchange for the Mero Mero no Mi."
The next moment, the Mero Mero no Mi appeared in Ye Chen's palm. As he caressed the fruit's surface, a glint of surprise appeared in Ye Chen's eyes. It was a peculiar color.
"This is the Paramecia-type... the Mero Mero no Mi that can increase charm..."
"What is this fruit?" Hancock's eyes widened in surprise when she saw a fruit suddenly appear in Ye Chen's hand. But she wasn't too shocked.
In Hancock's eyes, whatever Ye Chen did was perfectly normal.
"This is a gift from me to you."
Ye Chen showed a peculiar smile and extended a finger, gently touching the Mero Mero no Mi.
"Exchange System, now, at the cost of one Devil Fruit, enhance the Mero Mero no Mi, and eliminate all its weaknesses."
The Exchange System remained silent, and a strange power suddenly bloomed from Ye Chen's hand, merging into the Mero Mero no Mi.
In a short while, the color of the Mero Mero no Mi turned purple.
Ye Chen was startled for a moment, muttering, "So, after enhancement, the fruit's color changes!"
He then stopped focusing on this; a change in color didn't matter, as long as the effect was enhanced.
He brought the fruit to Hancock's mouth.
"Come, be a good girl, eat this," Ye Chen said softly, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
Hancock didn't hesitate at all, obediently opening her mouth and biting down.
But the moment Hancock ate the Devil Fruit, her expression instantly changed, tears almost streaming out as she looked at Ye Chen pitifully.
"Eat it all, or I'll be angry," Ye Chen said calmly.
Hancock was very obedient to Ye Chen, so even though her heart strongly resisted, Hancock closed her eyes and swallowed it in a few bites.
"That's really... so unpalatable..."
After swallowing the Mero Mero no Mi, Hancock grumbled and then yawned, falling asleep soon after.
"She fell asleep..."
Ye Chen looked at the sleeping Hancock, sighed softly, picked her up, and placed her on the bed.
After tucking Hancock in, Ye Chen turned and left Hancock's room.
Ye Chen summoned the Amazon Lily guards waiting in the corridor and said, "When Hancock wakes up, bring her to me."
🚨 Note: Consider supporting this story on Patreon.com/Flokixy to access 400+ advance chapters and 2 new chapters daily! (Full story bundles also available without a subscription).