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Li Cang felt that he couldn't possibly embarrass himself next.

Lin Muxue thought the same, as Ye Yu was only skilled in swordsmanship. How could he possibly match Li Cang, who possessed the Might Might Fruit, in hand-to-hand combat?

Moreover, Lin Muxue hoped that Li Cang would take the opportunity to severely injure Ye Yu, making it difficult for him to pass through the Mystic Realm later.

At this moment, the Mystic Realm's announcement sounded. Since Lin Muxue had failed, she was naturally asked a question.

"Lin Muxue, the loser, please answer the question."

Lin Muxue frowned, knowing full well that the questions were designed to humiliate.

For an average pirate, it might not be a big deal, but the more talented one was, the more they dreaded embarrassment, especially with the live broadcast still running.

Instantly, all eyes turned to Lin Muxue, filled with curiosity and gossip.

Compared to before, Lin Muxue was naturally more intriguing. After all, she was such a beautiful and aloof goddess, a true prodigy. Any humiliating incident involving her would naturally be something everyone wanted to know about.

The announcement asked, "Lin Muxue, if begging Ye Yu would make him join the Chosen One Pirate Crew, how would you beg?"

This made Lin Muxue's expression change. She wanted to say that she would never beg, that although Ye Yu was strong, she didn't regret her decision and wouldn't beg him.

However, this was just a lie. She didn't regret it? Impossible. She didn't want Ye Yu to join? Even more impossible.

The power of Conqueror's Haki had already stirred her heart. Besides, Ye Yu was so strong now. Although she believed he wouldn't be as formidable in the future, the future was still far away. Right now, he was incredibly capable. So, her true feelings were naturally not what she claimed.

For a moment, the surroundings fell silent. Everyone knew that Lin Muxue had kicked Ye Yu off the ship. Originally, Ye Yu was the Captain, and Lin Muxue was the Vice-Captain. Although she often said she didn't regret it, everyone still wanted to know the truth.

Lin Muxue, unable to control herself, spoke the truth.

"If begging Ye Yu would make him join my Chosen One Pirate Crew, I would be more than willing to beg. I would find a secluded place, just the two of us, and kneel down to apologize and admit my mistakes. I've said I don't regret kicking him out of the Pirate Crew, but when his Conqueror's Haki erupted, so astonishing, I felt a pang of regret. After that, as he continued to make a name for himself, showcasing his terrifying swordsmanship, my regret only grew."

"But, I could only seek solace in the One-on-One Arena Match, thinking that the stronger he became, the more experience I would gain by defeating him later. But in truth, compared to gaining more experience, I naturally wanted him back on the ship more."

"I've even thought it through. If I had the chance to apologize alone, and if kneeling and apologizing still didn't satisfy him, I could not only kneel and apologize but also…"

At this point, Lin Muxue's face turned bright red, whether from shame or embarrassment, and she felt an overwhelming sense of anger. She didn't want to say it, desperately wanting to stop, but under the influence of the Truth-Truth Fruit, she couldn't lie.

Instantly, the surroundings, and even the entire world, fell into an even deeper silence. Countless eyes were fixed on Lin Muxue, so full of shame and anger, making everyone wonder what else she would do?

Lin Muxue raised her hand, wanting to cover her mouth, even sew it shut, but it was no use. She still spoke.

"I would even kneel to serve him, as long as he is willing to join the Chosen One Pirate Crew. For me, the aloof goddess and the chosen one of the Rumble Rumble Fruit, Lin Muxue, to do this is acceptable! It's worth it! Even if he gradually falls behind Ability Users after level 30, and his own strength isn't as dominant, at most he won't be able to compare with the top chosen ones. But in the later stages, his strength will definitely not be inferior to that of a genius-level talent. So, I really want Ye Yu to join the crew."

"Moreover, his Conqueror's Haki is the most unique. While his own strength may become inferior to top-tier Ability Users as he levels up, his Conqueror's Haki will grow stronger with each level. At just over level 10, his Conqueror's Haki is already so terrifying. It's hard to imagine how powerful it would be at level 100. A single burst of Conqueror's Haki could cause substantial damage, shattering countless pirate ships and knocking out or even killing countless pirates. This is an incredibly overpowered ability. I really want to have such a companion."

"So, even though I said I wouldn't beg Ye Yu to join again, deep down, I really want to. However, if Ye Yu still wants to replace me as the Captain, then I won't beg him to join. At most, he could be the Vice-Captain, and in that case, I would beg him. If he still refuses, I could even give him my first time. Before the mutation, my standards were extremely high, and after the mutation, they became even higher. I've never been in a relationship before."

"As long as he joins and is willing to be the Vice-Captain, I'll give it to him, and I can even do it once a day. I can even role-play as a nurse, flight attendant, catgirl, or slave, letting him experience my contrasting sides."

At this moment, Lin Muxue was on the verge of collapsing. Why was this still going on? It wasn't over yet! Her face turned increasingly red, and she felt utterly humiliated.

Li Cang was stunned, his expression grim as he looked at Ye Yu with intense envy and jealousy. His heart was filled with bitterness. As the Boiling Sheep, he hadn't even touched Lin Muxue's hand.

Earlier, she had said she wouldn't beg Ye Yu to join, and he believed her. But he never expected that if Ye Yu joined, she could go to such extremes.

Even Ye Yu was surprised. He hadn't expected Lin Muxue to beg him like this.

Everyone around them was stunned. They never expected the aloof and proud Lin Muxue to have such a contrasting side.

"She's about to explode with anger."

"She's utterly humiliated, and almost the whole world is watching."

"I didn't expect her to go this far, but it's understandable. After all, Ye Yu is really that important."

"If Ye Yu wants to be the Captain, she still wouldn't be willing to beg him. That's also true."

"After all, she feels that Ye Yu hasn't reached the level where she would give up her position as Captain."

...

A notification sound rang out.

"The answer is over."

Finally, Lin Muxue could speak freely again, and she began roaring at the camera.

"That wasn't true! How could I, Lin Muxue, do such a thing? Ye Yu isn't worthy! He's strong now, but after level 30, he'll gradually fall behind. I wouldn't beg him like that!"

However, everyone knew she was just deceiving herself. After all, that was the Truth-Truth Fruit.

Ye Yu was even a little curious. If he were in her position, would he also be forced to tell the truth?

He was confident in his heart. After all, if his Haki was strong enough, it could nullify the effects of a Devil Fruit ability. Besides, this Devil Fruit currently had no owner, so it would inevitably be affected and nullified by his powerful Haki.

However, it wasn't necessarily about facing the questions; more so, it was about passing through this Mystic Realm.

Lin Muxue's expression turned grim, realizing that no one would believe her, especially since it involved the Truth-Truth Fruit.

She gritted her teeth, not daring to meet Ye Yu's gaze, feeling utterly humiliated.

If Ye Yu hadn't been there, it might have been bearable, but hearing it up close made her feel an overwhelming sense of shame.

Ye Yu chuckled mockingly, "Lin Muxue, I never thought you'd go to such lengths to beg me to join."

Lin Muxue knew there was no point in lying anymore. At the same time, a thought crossed her mind—since she had already spoken her true feelings and embarrassed herself, she might as well go all the way.

Her expression softened slightly as she asked, "So, Ye Yu, are you tempted? If you join and become the vice-captain of our Chosen One Pirate Crew, I can do that. However, it won't be as outrageous as what I said earlier. I'm more of a slow-burn person, preferring to take things step by step, letting the feelings grow before trying more."

Lin Muxue said this because she believed that after hearing her true feelings, Ye Yu would surely be tempted. She thought there might be a chance to invite him to join now.

However, Ye Yu shook his head directly, "I won't join."

(End of Chapter)