"Huh?"
Lin Yu, who was still calming himself down, suddenly sensed something. In a flash, he appeared beside Huangfu Long and Old Chen.
"Not bad, senior brother. You've already trained your Armament Haki to this level? Tsk, tsk... impressive!"
"Right?! That's what I thought too! Hahaha..."
Huangfu Long grinned proudly. He was a straightforward man, especially with someone as close to him as Lin Yu. He said whatever was on his mind.
"Senior brother, how's your Ryuo coming along?"
Lin Yu asked curiously.
"You mean this?"
As Huangfu Long spoke, a flowing red barrier immediately appeared over his pitch-black Armament Haki. Its color was slightly deeper than Lin Yu's Ryuo.
"Wow, big guy, you're amazing! Armament Haki really suits you! You're already so good at using Ryuo!"
9527 fluttered her little wings, flying up and down around Huangfu Long as she marveled at him.
Yoru also slipped out of Lin Yu's sleeve, its round little eyes fixed on the barrier covering Huangfu Long.
"Thanks, little Qiqi! Hahaha..."
9527's praise made Huangfu Long's smile grow even wider. He genuinely adored these two cute little fellows.
Lin Yu, meanwhile, narrowed his eyes slightly. He was the only one here who understood what 9527 meant by "suits you."
Just like the Snow-Snow Fruit and Hu Mei'er, or the Munch-Munch Fruit and Zhu Fugui, Armament Haki was exceptionally compatible with Huangfu Long. It might even help him uncover more of his body's secrets.
"Senior brother, let me ask you something. If you could have another blade, would you want it?"
Lin Yu looked at Huangfu Long, his expression suddenly turning serious, then spoke softly.
"Hmm?"
Huangfu Long froze for a moment, then looked at Lin Yu in confusion.
"Junior brother, what would I need another weapon for? Besides, what grade of magic-energy weapon do