"A-Lin?!"
The person before them surprised Jiang Chengcheng even more than Xu Shi.
Clearly, although a communications network had now been established between the Hualan Empire and Night Sin City, she had never received any news like this before.
"Why are you here?"
"I came by boat, of course."
Su Lin brushed back her hair and made a rare joke.
It was obvious that seeing her close friend had put her in a wonderful mood.
Of course, what made her even happier was standing before Xu Shi once again and protecting the young master she had longed for... to her, that sense of accomplishment far surpassed staying behind in Night Sin City to manage Serpent Coil for him.
"Why didn't you get off the ship right away?"
Xu Shi smiled too, but his words showed no mercy as he asked in a somewhat serious tone.
He was the one who had called her here—since he had decided to fight the Church to the bitter end, he naturally had to make every possible preparation and maximize his side's combat strength.
No one said cargo ships could only carry cargo. The girls staying behind in Night Sin City had always talked about coming to visit, so they could all come together.
That was why he had not worried about his safety at all earlier. He had backup plans in place already, so what was there to fear?
Naturally, he had not told the others beforehand to catch everyone off guard. Surprises were not just for enemies; his own people deserved their share too.
"Because some people didn't let me come in the first place."
Director Su retorted indignantly. Clearly, she was still unhappy about Xu Shi's decision to leave her behind to guard the home when he first set sail.
"Then where