"But we maintained communications silence the entire way and chose a randomly generated route.
"We also confirmed by various means that no one was following us."
Zhao Wan said unhurriedly.
"It should be some kind of tracking beacon.
"While we were in New Song Kingdom territory, the Three Harmony Group had no need to pay us any attention.
"Only when we reached the ungoverned region would the Three Harmony Group make a move."
Wang Dong replied just as unhurriedly.
"I understand."
Zhao Wan raised no further objections, and the communication ended.
"Did she believe us, or not?"
Shi Zunhou asked, puzzled.
"Whether she believes us or not doesn't matter to us.
"We just have to do our duty."
Wu Baiyi smiled.
The result came quickly.
Just a few minutes later.
Several communication pods were sent to important warships, including the Sky Peng Horizontal.
"Something's changed. 'Eight-zero-seven,' return."
Concise and to the point, just like Zhao Wan.
Wang Dong couldn't help smiling.
She'd acted decisively, without hesitation or wishful thinking.
A teammate like that was truly a pleasure to have.
"As expected of the great Zhao Wan. She really knows what matters."
Li Zongxu said admiringly.
The mixed fleet quickly turned around.
They had only just left New Song Kingdom's border.
After turning back, the mixed fleet soon reentered New Song Kingdom territory.
"That feeling of being watched is gone,"
Liu Zhi reported.
"Looks like the Three Harmony Group is quite wary of New Song Kingdom."
Wang Dong rubbed his chin.
"After all, it's the hegemon of the Changpan River System.
"Though it has always pursued mercantilism and shown little desire for external expansion, New Song Kingdom is widely recognized as a power with deep foundations."
Xu Zhenzhi smiled.
There had been no shortage of questions within the mixed fleet about