Leaving aside what Zhang Qiren was doing in Japan, Chu Ge and the others felt thoroughly relaxed on their voyage back.
They had successfully secured the Toe Bone amid the rivalry between Japan and South Korea, acquired a small bone fragment as a bonus, and finally absolved themselves of all involvement. Their trip to South Korea could hardly have gone more perfectly.
The only slight drawback was that, to demonstrate their openness and integrity, they had better not head straight home as soon as they returned, or the South Koreans might figure things out. They would probably have to stay another two or three days, do some promotional work for the animation and the like, then head home at a leisurely pace. That would leave no loose ends.
After all, the Toe Bone was stored in his Portable Space, where no one could sense it. They could linger around as much as they liked.
Moon Shadow had not traveled aboard the boat on the way out, but she no longer hid herself on the return journey, leaning against the railing on the outer deck and watching the sea. Chu Ge went into the cabin to drink with Tang Jinyan, while Qiu Wuji stayed outside to chat with Moon Shadow.
"Sister Qiu Qiu, was what I did today wrong?" Moon Shadow asked Qiu Wuji quietly.
Qiu Wuji said, "You used to call me Sister Qiu. Why has it become Sister Qiu Qiu now?"
That's what you're focusing on? Qiu Wuji nearly talked all the little worries out of Moon Shadow's head. Speechless, she said, "Everyone online calls you Qiu Qiu."
Qiu Wuji nodded in great satisfaction. "Exactly. It sounds cute."
Moon Shadow: "..."
*You clearly look older and more mature than me, so why do I suddenly feel like you're younger?