That was admittedly a bit of a mood-killer, but it wasn't entirely unfounded.
In fact, little Yang Kai, who was "stuck close" to the Pilgrim, could cause nearly fatal damage if its course shifted even slightly. It would slam into the hull like a meteor weighing several million tons, even without any malicious intent.
If the ship hadn't been crewed by battle-hardened veterans who knew how to keep their cool, someone might already have opened fire with the broadside cannons.
But now, aside from keeping their heads and leaving their fate to chance, what else could they do?
Captain Nemo suddenly laughed. "I've been diabetic for ten years. I just hope their diet is as healthy and energetic as they look."
Yu Lian said, "Actually, just like the Skywhales, they can sustain their bodily functions on the energy released by stars and gas giants. But they can also directly digest the mix of proteins and carbohydrates. You could try swapping some food tips with them."
"Unless they can make curry and flatbread, too." Captain Nemo let out a hearty laugh.
Captain Nemo had never been a man with a sense of humor, but since he was joking around, the overall mood aboard ship must have been good. Everyone's morale was probably holding up, too.
Of course, it was also possible that they'd suffered so many world-shattering blows that they'd simply given up.
Either way, everyone had managed to stay calm and collected. Even the gunners were steady, making an accidental discharge all but impossible.
Yu Lian was quite pleased. After this ordeal, even if he said next time that they were going to attack the Celestial Domain with a single ship, everyone would follow him to their deaths without losing their composure.
As for the young Yang Kai, it was