Because it was nighttime, Eliza feared danger and decided not to proceed further, choosing instead to rest where they were.
Anyway, the cruise ship had already docked, and she wasn't worried about not finding Penglai Fairy Island.
The Mountain Goat Taoist approached Eliza with a fawning expression: "Ms. Ilsa, mission accomplished."
"Not bad," Eliza nodded, "Tomorrow, there might be places where I'll need your help, so keep up the good work."
"Of course, of course," the Mountain Goat Taoist chuckled, "I'll go rest now, Ms. Ilsa, good night."
The Mountain Goat Taoist left, and the captain came over, looking desolate: "Ms. Ilsa, Duokai and the others..."
"When we get back, tell their families it was a maritime accident, and compensate each two million US dollars," Eliza said, "Most things in this world are just a matter of price. The so-called family grief can be smoothed over with money."
The captain didn't say much more, just bowed to Eliza and quietly left…
