After learning that the Red Hair Pirates had attacked the merchant guild headquarters, Shiki used his abilities to quickly return with the four women and Redfield.
As for the others, they are still fighting. Although A Tuo, controlled by Uta, is no longer available, the remaining individuals are all strong and can still engage in combat.
When they returned to the Chamber of Commerce headquarters, their faces darkened at the sight of the thousand-meter-wide chasm and the destroyed buildings.
Redfield and Shiki were alright, but Hancock, Yamato, Kuina, and Uta's expressions changed drastically.
"You... you're back?"
Just then, Lin Yuan, who had sensed their presence, came over and looked at them with a puzzled expression.
Hancock and the other girls immediately came over and quickly checked Lin Yuan over. They were relieved to find that he was alright.
"We heard the Red Hair Pirates were attacking, so we came back. Is everyone else alright?"
"Hmm, it's nothing, just a mere Yonko-level pirate crew, nothing to worry about!"
Upon hearing this, Redfield and Shiki exchanged a strange look, inwardly thinking that Lin Yuan was also one of the Five Emperors, yet his crew was merely a mere Emperor-level pirate crew.
Even if the Red Hair Pirates were to encounter them, they might not be able to defeat them.
However, considering Lin Yuan's monstrous abilities, the two put aside their thoughts. For Lin Yuan, the Red Hair Pirates were indeed no threat.
Lin Yuan looked at Uta. Although she was still worried about him, a look of sadness and concern appeared on her face.
Lin Yuan naturally understood what the other party was thinking. He stepped forward, gently patted Uta's head, and smiled.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. Besides, I promised you I'd beat them up, and I've done it, without killing them!"
Uta looked at Lin Yuan with surprise, then her face filled with gratitude, but she still forced herself to speak.
"Hmph, I'm not worried about them at all. As long as you're alright, I'd be willing to kill them all."
Uta spoke from the bottom of her heart. Unconsciously, Lin Yuan's importance in her heart had already surpassed that of others, not to mention that she was now Lin Yuan's woman.
"Hehe, don't worry, except for Shanks who escaped, I've captured everyone else. However, some of them are seriously injured, so I'll take you to see them."
Uta wasn't too concerned about the Red Hair Pirates ' injuries. After all, she had personally witnessed the power of the " Abyss " Trading Company during this time; they had even managed to repair and reattach Kuzan's severed leg. As long as they didn't die, it was fine.
" Lin Yuan, did you have Sugar intervene? I feel like my memories of the Red Hair Pirates are a bit off."
Uta asked in confusion, feeling that some people seemed to have disappeared, while others later remembered her.
Lin Yuan didn't hide anything and briefly explained the Red Hair Pirates' arrival. Then he looked at Uta and shared his guess.
Actually, it wasn't really a guess; much of it was deduction based on Beckman's reaction. After all, given their strength, wouldn't it be better to keep Uta by their side?
But Uta's face grew increasingly angry; she hadn't expected that she was merely Shanks used to achieve his own ends.
Hancock and the others didn't know how to comfort Uta, so they could only hold her in their arms.
Lin Yuan rubbed his nose. Wasn't this his own business? Why did Hancock have to get involved? Looking at Rou Ran, who was squeezed and deformed, Lin Yuan decided to teach the others a lesson that night.
" Redfield, Shiki, you two go and rest. Robin has already sent people to repair this place."
The two didn't ask any further questions, nodded, and left to find a place to drink.
After the two left, Lin Yuan waved his hand and snatched Uta from Hancock's arms, giving him a quick squeeze.
This action made Hancock, Yamato, Kuina, and Uta blush, and they all rolled their eyes at her.
Lin Yuan wasn't embarrassed at all; he simply grabbed Uta and Hancock by the waist and walked inside.
Yamato and Kuina exchanged a glance, both amused by the scene.
Soon, Robin and the others, having learned of Hancock's return, arrived and greeted her.
"So, those people didn't cause any trouble, did they?"
Robin glanced at Uta, then spoke.
"No, Beckman is quiet. I've had him kept under guard, and the injured have been treated. However, after they were healed, Sugar turned them back into toys, leaving only Beckman."
Lin Yuan nodded. He knew all about these things, and he was saying this to Uta.
The group quickly returned to their manor, Hancock and the others pulled their sisters aside to ask about the battle with the Red Hair Pirates.
When they learned that the three of them had defeated the members of the Red Hair Pirates on their own, a hint of regret appeared on their faces.
" Lin Yuan, can you tell me who Shanks is waiting for? Am I really just a link in someone else's path?"
Uta suddenly spoke, and even now she still finds it somewhat unbelievable.
The other sisters who knew about Lin Yuan's conversation with Beckman all turned angry.
However, since Lin Yuan didn't speak, they didn't know what to say.
"Hehe, it's just a possibility. I'll take you to meet Beckman. Although he might not know much, he should be able to get some information."
"As for the person Red-Haired Shanks is waiting for, you know him too, it's the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy!"
" Luffy!!!"
A look of disbelief flashed in Uta's eyes; she never imagined it would be that little brat from before.
Lin Yuan didn't continue speaking. At that time, he didn't ask Beckman any further questions; he was waiting for Uta to come over in person.
After the banquet, Lin Yuan led Hancock, Yamato, Kuina, and Uta to the Merchant Guild's underground prison.
Although it was called a prison, it was brightly lit and did not feel gloomy; inside were several large rooms.
To others, this place looks more like a giant underground castle.
In another room, Beckman sat on a huge sofa, silently looking at the toys around him, his face full of helplessness.
Ever since he witnessed his healed companions being turned into toys by Sugar, his memories, for some reason, haven't disappeared this time.
Looking at his reattached arm, he was deeply shocked, never expecting that Lin Yuan's subordinates possessed such formidable medical skills.
Oh, I didn't expect you didn't run away!
Just then, Lin Yuan's voice suddenly rang out. Beckman looked up, but there was no surprise on his face.
However, when he looked at the people behind Lin Yuan, he was shocked, because he actually sensed a threat from them.
Beckman knew what this meant: it meant that the opponent's strength had also reached the level of Admiral.
"Heh, I didn't expect you to be hiding so well; four more powerful figures have appeared."
Beckman's tone was tinged with bitterness, but just then, a voice rang out.
" Beckman, long time no see."