Perhaps because Lin Yu was present, Nuan Nuan learned exceptionally quickly. She grasped many things after being taught just once and could even draw inferences from them with ease.
Faced with Nuan Nuan in such perfect form, the old woman taught her with even greater dedication.
"A genius!"
Witnessing it all, Lin Yu could not help marveling at Nuan Nuan's performance.
That evening, Lin Yu brought Nuan Nuan, who had spent the entire day studying, back to his dormitory at Dragon Soaring Pavilion No. 1.
"Nuan Nuan, how is your mastery of the Devil Fruit's power coming along?"
"Mm... I'm still not very proficient, but don't worry, Big Brother. Nuan Nuan will definitely master the Sing-Sing Fruit in the shortest time possible!"
Seeing Nuan Nuan's determined expression, Lin Yu chuckled, crouched down, and gently rubbed her head.
"There's no need to rush, Nuan Nuan. I was only asking. Just go at your own pace!"
"Mm-hmm..."
Though she said that, determination flashed in Nuan Nuan's eyes.
Ya'en had actually already told her the reason. The things she was learning would be of great use to Lin Yu, and one of the most crucial parts of Lin Yu's next plan rested on her.
Ever since learning that, Nuan Nuan had been working herself to the bone.
Though she was young, having lived alone since childhood meant she understood many things—far more than Lin Yu had imagined.
After Lin Yu had helped her find her mother, she had secretly sworn in her young heart that she would repay him properly once she grew up, especially since Lin Yu had also given her an ability countless people could only dream of.
But from what Ya'en had said, waiting until she grew up would be too late. Her Big Brother needed her help now.
That