Meanwhile, Bai Ina and the others, who were on their way back, had already returned to the East Blue. They had no idea that they had drawn the close attention of Marine Headquarters, or that a vice admiral with top-tier combat power was about to be dispatched here.
Nothing unexpected happened on the journey home. They encountered Marine fleets several times along the way, but Sa Kaiyang managed to fool them every time. Their smooth voyage allowed them to return to the East Blue in less than two months, and they were about to enter the waters of the Goa Kingdom.
"Are you still planning to follow us? We're already in the East Blue."
Standing on the deck and gazing at the distant outline of the Goa Kingdom, Bai Ina turned to Sa Kaiyang beside him with some confusion.
"Yeah, we're in the East Blue!"
Sa Kaiyang nodded, a smile appearing on his face. "But I've found that being by your side is more interesting than staying with the Marines. Besides, I have a free sparring partner in you. So I've decided to stay on your turf for a while. I'll leave whenever I feel like it."
Bai Ina's expression turned rather strange. He turned to Sa Kaiyang, raised his right index finger, pointed at him, and shouted, "Mero Mero Mellow!" Pink heart-shaped rays immediately enveloped Sa Kaiyang.
And then... nothing happened.
Sa Kaiyang stared at Bai Ina in confusion. "You white-haired brat, what are you doing?"
"Nothing. I thought you'd fallen in love with me just now!" Bai Ina let out a sigh of relief, then shook his head. "Please don't speak so gently. It gave me several chills..."
"*&*&*"
Sa Kaiyang immediately started hopping mad and cursing.
Bai Ina paid no attention to Sa Kaiyang's abuse and turned