Life is perpetual, and so is slaughter.
Shen Jie watched the fleet depart with satisfaction before composing himself and rejoining the troops.
The journey back to the Wu City camp was tense but ultimately safe.
Meanwhile, the defenders within the second line of defense breathed a collective sigh of relief at the fleet's long-awaited return.
With both Lin Feng and the fleet gone, the defensive line had been at its most vulnerable.
Fortunately, the Hai City Mother Empress's attention had been completely diverted by Lin Feng's plan to raid the area North of the River. Although she had devised the perfect countermeasure, Lin Feng's swift response prevented her from achieving any meaningful success.
All in all, while the fleet had sustained some damage during the operation, the overall strength of the defending forces had increased dramatically.
