In the aftermath of the Sea Rhythm Festival, the heroic deeds of the adventurers on Stodd Island who thwarted the Shahua Mermen's evil plot were actively promoted by the Governor's Residence and spread widely outward from Barracuda Bay. The locals even held celebrations specifically related to the event.
Of course, to the vast majority of ordinary people, this was merely a small episode in their daily lives. At most, they felt fortunate because of the food handed out during the event or the free, inexpensive household supplies they received, and soon forgot all about it.
But from the perspective of Professional Adventurers and special groups working in Transcendent-related fields, "Algae Scale" Dodd, the great pirate who died after failing his advancement, the Shahua Mermen's cruel Sacrifice Ritual, and the large number of Professional Adventurers killed while attending the Moon Tide Feast—every single matter was worth discussing for a long time.
In fact, by the time Xia Nan returned to Barracuda Bay, the events on Stodd Island had already become a major topic of discussion in taverns of every size throughout the town.
Adventurers held extensive discussions over countless topics, including why "Algae Scale" Dodd had failed his advancement and exactly how he had died, the Shahua Mermen's objective, and the details of the adventurers' battles. The incident was showing faint signs of becoming the hottest topic in the Southern Islands in recent years.
Under such circumstances, when Xia Nan and the others docked at Breaking Waves Wharf in Barracuda Bay under the guidance of an official vessel, the pier below was filled not only with welcoming citizens specially arranged by the Governor's Residence, but also with many idle adventurers who had rushed over after hearing the news to watch the excitement.
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