Lin Xue also reached level 13 with this wave of experience.
But Xiao Ya gained the most. Having only just reached level 10 and evolved last night, she barely made it to level 12 today with this enormous influx of experience. That meant she had gained three levels in two days, and could tame three more new pets when she returned to the Elven Forest.
Seeing that it was almost time to close the gate, the three finally left the grassland and rode back to Phoenix City.
Lin Xue and Xiao Ya took the Chocobos back to the Snowfield first, while Mu You teleported to the Ghost Ship before leaving.
The Mermaid was still in his backpack. Once aboard, Mu You hurriedly brought her and her tank out onto the deck.
After being confined for a whole day, the Mermaid was clearly full of resentment. The moment she arrived aboard and saw Mu You beside her, she sprayed a faceful of water at him.
"Sorry, sorry. I really didn't mean to..."
Mu You wiped his face and let it slide. He really had forgotten about the Mermaid while busy leveling, after all. He caught a Fire Perch from a nearby tank and handed it to her. "Here, have a fish to make up for it. Also, this ship will be your home from now on. I'll install a glass room for you later. You can come and go whenever you want. No one aboard will hurt you."
The Mermaid calmed down somewhat at his words, but her cheeks were still puffed up with anger. She leaned forward, snatched the fish from his hand with her mouth, then turned and leaped into the sea, expressing her protest: she had a temper too!
"Remember, don't go swimming into other people's fishing nets