"Go!"
Lin Yu spoke calmly to the Wood Clone. Since the Wood Clone was essentially one with him, he had no special instructions to give. Lin Yu knew the Wood Clone could handle it.
"Mm, leave it to me. They're just a few small fry!"
The Wood Clone stretched his limbs, felt the abundant spiritual power within his body, and smiled in satisfaction.
Then, under Tatsumaki's curious gaze, the Wood Clone flashed over to Yang Xue, who had just finished her reluctant farewell with Nuan Nuan. After a burst of distortion, the two vanished instantly.
"Has the young master's clone gotten stronger?"
Tatsumaki looked at Lin Yu in confusion. Lin Yu nodded. "Mm, that clone was summoned before I broke through, so naturally it was weaker!"
"Oh!"
"Nuan Nuan, come with me. Your mother will be back soon, so don't worry!"
Lin Yu smiled at the reluctant-looking Nuan Nuan. He had his own plans for her. Although awakening usually happened around the age of eighteen, he had plenty of ways to give Nuan Nuan powers right now.
For instance, the huge pile of Devil Fruits lying in the system inventory. Taking out any one of them would be enough to completely transform the little girl before him.
"Okay, Brother Lin Yu!"
Perhaps because Yang Xue had left once again, Nuan Nuan became anxious and uncertain. She was afraid her mother would disappear forever again like before. Fortunately, Lin Yu was by her side this time, giving her a small sense of reassurance.
"Good girl!"
After gently stroking the little girl's soft, smooth hair, Lin Yu directly took Nuan Nuan's hand and flew into the air toward the distant palace. After shooting Huangfu Long another fierce glare, Tatsumaki followed after them.
"What a grudge-holder. I only called her a little girl