On the way back, the Shell Lady returned to her usual lively self.
She chattered excitedly by his ear without stopping.
At one moment, she talked about how many Giants had died, then about how many hidden Natural Spirits she had just discovered. She even mentioned seeing a few large trees and some beautiful little flowers.
Having lived on a deserted island since childhood, such experiences were undoubtedly thrilling and novel for her.
Chen Shouyi paddled the canoe, with another captured canoe trailing behind.
He did not speak.
He glanced back at the small island in the distance, his expression silent.
This operation could be described as mostly completed; except for the escaped canoe, the Barbarians' ability to cross the sea had suffered devastatingly.
Even the remaining canoe could be dealt with next time.
Before long, the safety issue of the passage could be completely resolved.
However, there was no joy in his heart; instead, it was somewhat heavy.
