Chapter 368 Heavy Atmosphere
Ling Tian and Luffy have been together for so long that he had expected this scene, so Ling Tian just dodged Luffy with a slight move.
Ling Tian's reaction was as quick as lightning. His body seemed to merge with the surrounding air, light and agile.
He turned his body slightly, and with a light step, he moved to the side in an instant, as if gliding on the water. The movement was graceful and natural, as if it was a carefully choreographed dance.
Ling Tian's movements were light and agile, like a nimble butterfly. His figure drew a graceful arc in the air, like a butterfly dancing among the flowers.
The corners of his clothes fluttered in the wind, like the wings of a butterfly gently flapping. There was a hint of teasing in his eyes, as if he was appreciating Luffy's recklessness.
Luffy rushed too hard and flew out of the tavern. His body was like a cannonball, with an unstoppable momentum.
His speed was so fast that it was blinding, like a flash of lightning across the sky. However, his target, Ling Tian, was like an erratic cloud, so he missed it.
Luffy's body lost balance in the air, his arms waving wildly, trying to grab something to stabilize his body.
His body drew an arc in the air, and then fell heavily to the ground. The sound was like thunder, echoing in the silent street.
Luffy's body made close contact with the ground, raising a cloud of dust. His hat also flew off during the collision and rolled to the side.
"Ouch!" Luffy screamed, his voice full of pain and surprise. He rubbed his butt with a painful expression on his face.
His buttocks felt like being bitten by millions of ants, the pain was unbearable, and tears flashed in his eyes, like a child who had been wronged.
Luffy got up from the ground, his movements were a little clumsy but full of energy, with an awkward smile on his face, as if he was embarrassed for his reckless behavior.
He scratched his head, then turned and ran back to the tavern.
The Straw Hat Pirates were already used to seeing Luffy like this. They had different expressions on their faces, some helpless, some laughing, and some calm as if they were used to it.
Nami shook her head helplessly, her beautiful long orange hair swaying gently with her movements.
Her eyes were full of helplessness and doting as she said, "Luffy is always so reckless. I don't know when he will become more steady."
Nami's voice was clear and melodious, echoing in the air like a silver bell. She folded her hands in front of her chest and frowned slightly, as if she was thinking about how to make Luffy more mature.
Usopp was laughing on the side, his laughter sounded like the squeaking of a mouse, which made people laugh.
He showed a gloating expression on his face and said, "Haha, Luffy made a fool of himself again. This guy is always so impulsive."
Usopp's eyes narrowed into slits, and his body trembled slightly, as if he was trying to restrain his laughter. He held a slingshot in his hand, fiddling with it from time to time, as if he was ready to play a prank at any time.
Sanji lit a cigarette, his movements were graceful and practiced. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a charming smile.
His eyes were full of ridicule and helplessness as he said, "This stupid captain. He always messes around like this. It's really a headache." Sanji's voice was low and magnetic, intoxicating like a mellow wine.
His yellow hair sparkled in the sun, and his eyes revealed an unruly temperament.
Zoro, a three-sword swordsman, was tricked by Luffy several times. Zoro stood aside, his expression serious and cold.
When the others saw Ling Tian coming back, they all came over. Their steps were eager and hurried, as if they were being pulled by an invisible force.
Everyone's face has varying degrees of expectation and concern, a desire for the unknown and worry about their relatives and friends.
Their eyes were fixed on Ling Tian, as if he was a bright light in the darkness, able to illuminate the confusion and bewilderment in their hearts.
Walking in the front was Robin, her eyes full of wisdom and calmness, her steps light and graceful, like a noble swan.
She frowned slightly and observed Ling Tian's expression carefully, trying to find a clue about Ace from his face. Following closely behind her was Chopper, his eyes wide open, full of curiosity and nervousness.
He held the medical bag tightly in his hand, as if ready to provide treatment to the injured at any time.
Brooke walked quietly at the side, with a faint smile on his face, as if everything was within his expectations. His eyes revealed a deep tranquility that made people feel at ease.
However, after observing for a while and finding that Ling Tian was the only one there, the atmosphere became gloomy again. The eyes that were originally full of hope dimmed in an instant, replaced by deep disappointment and worry.
The air seemed to freeze, making people feel depressed and heavy. Everyone's heart was filled with doubts and uneasiness. They didn't know why Ling Tian came back alone, nor did they know how Ace was doing now.
Everyone understood that if Ling Tian was the only one there at this time, it meant that he had failed to rescue Ace. Their hearts were filled with disappointment, a deep sense of defeat.
They once had full confidence in Ling Tian and believed that he would be able to successfully rescue Ace.
However, reality dealt them a heavy blow. Their eyes revealed a kind of helplessness and sadness, as if the whole world had lost its color.
Their hearts were filled with worry, not knowing what was happening to Ace now.
Because it had only been a day and a half since Ling Tian rescued Ace, the time was so short that the newspaper had no time to be produced.
No one knew what was happening outside. The people in the tavern were filled with anxiety, like travelers groping in the dark, longing for a ray of light to dispel the fog in their hearts.
They kept speculating on various possible situations, and each scenario made them feel even more depressed. Some people prayed silently in their hearts, hoping that Ace would be safe; others paced anxiously, trying to relieve their inner tension through action.
Feeling the atmosphere around him, Ling Tian smiled slightly. His smile was like the sun, instantly illuminating the entire tavern. That smile was warm and bright, as if it could melt all the ice and snow.
Ling Tian's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing his white teeth, his eyes full of tenderness and understanding. He seemed to be able to see through the worries in everyone's heart, and comfort and encourage them with his smile.
That smile was like a spring breeze, which made everyone feel relaxed. They seemed to see the dawn of hope, and the anxiety in their hearts gradually dissipated.
Then he stretched out his big hand and picked up Ace, who had been thrown into the virtual space, out of the air.
