As for fresh water, an Alchemist-made seawater purification device provided everyone living at sea with a steady supply. However, a device capable of producing enough fresh water was heavy and took up a great deal of space, so it could only be installed on an island. If they had not been so expensive and difficult to install, equipping every ship with one would have been a fine idea.
Although it was called a small island, it actually covered a vast area. Apart from the hills and trees, the land the adventurers had developed was already the size of an ordinary town. The harbor was bustling with ships coming and going. Some had just returned from the sea fully laden, while others had purchased enough supplies and were preparing to leave the harbor for the mainland.
Whether heading out to sea or returning, everyone stopped at this island. It was also close to the open sea, making it the busiest place on the Misty Sea.
Ye Chuqi leaned against the ship's rail, gazing into the distance as she surveyed the island's surroundings.
"Aren't you going ashore to have a look?" Red Beard had appeared beside her at some point and pointed toward the nearby harbor. "It's pretty lively on the island."
Ye Qinglan was discussing something with the sailors. Jun Ruofeng, unconcerned with any of it, had already disembarked to wander around the island. They would be staying here for half a day, and the other members of the Red Wind Mercenary Group, along with the people from the Thirteen Misty Islands, had all gone ashore to join the bustle.
Only Ye Chuqi was still standing by the rail. Even Gaines had disappeared somewhere.
Ye Chuqi watched Red Beard in silence. She did not know whether she was imagining it, but