After understanding Bibi Dong's true intentions behind this campaign against Sea God Island, Zhou Qing sympathized with her difficulties, but still said, "You acted too hastily."
Whether Bibi Dong had taken it in or not, she began making amends and ordered, "The wives, daughters, and children of those who died will all be provided for by Spirit Hall!"
As for whether this order would truly be carried out by her subordinates after they returned to Vast Sea City... and how much those below would embezzle in the process...
In any case, most people did fall for it, and the army's morale stabilized.
Afterward, the lead ship set sail. It came from Tianming City, and Riko and Rabbit Girl were aboard. To ensure their safety, Zhou Qing and Romantina boarded that ship as well.
"How does it feel to leave your homeland for the first time and venture out to sea?" There were quite a few Explorers from Abyss Town aboard this ship, but Zhou Qing and Romantina could identify Riko by her Aura Field. Rabbit Girl's appearance was also so distinctive that there was no chance of mistaking her for someone else.
"Zhou Qing! Tina!"
Seeing familiar faces, Riko was delighted. Rabbit Girl still wore that smiling expression as she greeted them both. "Mm-hm, it's been a long time."
After briefly catching up, Riko spoke of how she felt about this voyage. "I had never left Abyss Town before. At most, after the Red Assembly established contact with Abyss Town, I went to Tianming City. The vastness of the Great Sea makes me incredibly excited. Even now, I'm still excited."
"The sea looks the same everywhere. Don't you get tired of it?" Zhou Qing asked with a smile.
"Of course not!"
Riko waved her little fist.
"The exploratory spirit of