At the same time as the conversation taking place aboard that merchant ship outside the island.
At this moment,
Inside the great hall of the Moon Liên Islands, the atmosphere was likewise shrouded in gloom.
"Alas, if this continues, the island's foundations may be wiped out overnight before long!"
Zhang Changyang's face was full of wrinkles at this time, and his hair had turned several shades whiter.
If one looked outside now, one would see that the ports, Marketplace, and cities of the Moon Liên Islands had all basically fallen into desolation. There were scarcely any pedestrians on the streets, not a single soul could be seen in the once-thriving Marketplace, and the harbor that had once been packed with sails was now utterly empty.
In just a few short months,
the population of the entire Moon Liên Islands had plummeted by more than seventy percent!
Of the remaining thirty percent,
many were also seeking connections or settling their affairs before preparing to leave.
Production had halted, and commerce had withered.
After this incident,
the entire Moon Liên Islands had suffered a devastating blow to its vitality!
As an old hand who had watched the islands develop all the way, Zhang Changyang's feelings for the Moon Liên Islands were likely even deeper than Zhang Qingyuan's.
Faced with this sight,
aside from the profound powerlessness in his heart, his face had aged by several years.
"How about, after some time, I go out again with the island's guards and patrols to clear out those surrounding desperadoes?"
A woman's voice spoke up.
Zhang Changyang looked over. It was Yang Yuyan, her face slightly pale as she frowned and spoke.
"Miss Yang, this old man thanks you for your kindness."
Elder Zhang Changyang shook his head and sighed.
"When you made a move