Gu Changqing set up a semi-circular barrier around Sophie and on the ground, then crushed Sophie inside the barrier into ashes.
A purple ball of light was seen in the center of the barrier, trying to break through it, but its power was insufficient.
"As expected, when the host dies, the Devil Fruit will seek a new host."
Gu Changqing enveloped the light with his mental energy and then removed the barrier.
Gu Changqing stared at the ball of light enveloped in spiritual power, and casually controlled an unknown creature flying in the sky.
Controlling the ball of light, he commanded the flying creature to swallow it. As the ball of light entered its stomach, under Gu Changqing's mental observation, it transformed into a cluster of tiny particles, which in the blink of an eye covered every part of the creature's body.
Gu Changqing manipulated the creature to land on the ravaged ground. The creature's wings transformed into arms, its claws into lower limbs, and its body and head gradually took on a human form under Gu Changqing's gaze.
Before long, a boy of about eleven or twelve years old was exposed in front of Gu Changqing.
Calling him a little boy isn't quite right; this humanoid creature only resembles a human in appearance. It lacks all the other organs that a human should have.
Gu Changqing already understood how Devil Fruits granted a person extraordinary abilities. The island and its inhabitants no longer held any significance for him.
When Gu Changqing flew to the nearest large island, the small island that had just been landed on disappeared, as if it had never existed in this ocean.
After a day's voyage, the crew of the warship finally arrived at the nearest naval base. The navy disembarked them, and after exchanging a few words with the local navy, the crew set sail and departed.
Naval Registry
The instructor sitting in front of everyone looked at the group of homeless refugees with a hint of sympathy in his eyes and said in a pitying tone:
"Are you sure you want to join the Navy? Does any of you possess Devil Fruit abilities?"
Number One immediately replied after hearing the instructor's words:
"Report, sir, I accidentally ate a Devil Fruit when I was a child, but it never activated until pirates came and raided our village. That's when I activated the fruit's power and protected the last seven people, hiding them in the cellar until the Marines arrived!"
"Really? Can you tell me what your abilities are? And how strong are you?" The instructor asked Number One with a smile after listening.
"Yes! I am a werewolf who ate a Zoan-type Devil Fruit. My ability is to transform into a werewolf. When I transform, ordinary weapons cannot harm me, and my strength is enough to destroy a house," Number One said with a hint of pride.
"Really? Then you'll be the captain of your squad from now on. Hmm, there's a perfect escort mission for you guys." The instructor believed what Number One said without questioning his answer.
The instructor then pointed to the door next to him and said:
"Register here first, then go inside and change into your naval uniform. After that, follow the warships next to the port to carry out escort missions."
"Yes," the eight people said in unison.
At this moment, Gu Changqing had arrived at a medium-sized island, on which lived a country with tens of thousands of people.
Gu Changqing looked at the castle on the island, where the king and his family members lived.
This castle looks more luxurious than even Villa No. 1, which shows that the country's economy is not very good and that the king loves his people and does not forcibly plunder the wealth of the common people for his own enjoyment.
Gu Changqing didn't care whether the king loved his people or not, because to Gu Changqing, both commoners and kings were mortals who didn't even deserve to be his slaves.
Gu Changqing waved his hand, and the island blocking his way disappeared into the sea, leaving only a large crater that was being rapidly filled by the seawater.
On the warship
"Brother Li, Brother Li, I'll stick by your side during the escort mission, okay? I don't have any strength at all. Waaah!" Su Su tugged at Number One's arm and pleaded.
Number One has never been intimate with women in reality; his desires are only revealed in his fantasy world.
Number One was immediately at a loss, unsure how to respond.
"I...I know. I will definitely protect you, and I will also protect all the newcomers."
Bai Xue looked at Su Su, who was acting coquettishly next to Number One, and did not tell Number One what Su Su had said last night.
After all, Bai Xue was a kind and introverted student.
Bai Xue watched Su Su chattering around No. 1, but pretended not to see her. She walked to the railing on the deck and stared blankly at the sea.
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