Under these circumstances, quite a few of Ronglin's subordinates were amazed. By now, Ronglin's strength had gradually gained recognition. Even though he sailed the seas in such a high-profile manner, not one of his enemies dared seize the opportunity to make trouble for him.
Yet Ronglin had remained silent from beginning to end. The closer he got to the Ashil Kingdom, the more he could sense that his forces had been suppressed far too severely.
In the past, merchant ships filled the seas around the Ashil Kingdom. When Ronglin first came here, he could sometimes encounter several merchant ships from other countries in a single day. After defeating Agula and occupying the Ashil Kingdom, trade had flourished even more.
But now, the surrounding waters were utterly desolate. Forget merchant ships—he had not even encountered a single pirate ship. One could imagine just how thoroughly this sea area had been cut off.
However, news of Ronglin's return brought enormous shock and encouragement to his subordinates. Under the constant suppression and pressure of various forces, Ronglin's faction had been declining day by day. They were in desperate need of rallying themselves, and Ronglin's return was undoubtedly a powerful tonic for their hearts!
After entering the Ashil Sea Area, the patrolling ships had already made contact with Ronglin and swiftly relayed the news back.
The joy in the patrol sailors' eyes, as though they had seen the light, filled Ronglin with fury. What exactly had happened in his territory while he was away, for an ordinary sailor like this to feel such joy at surviving a calamity upon seeing him?
Suppressing the rage in his heart, Ronglin continued sailing steadily toward the Ashil Kingdom.
The next day, the Second and Third Fleets, having received the news, formed up and sailed more than thirty