Two days later.

Radiant City · Cemetery

Su Mo dressed in black simple attire, with a white flower pinned to his chest, stood solemnly at the very front of the crowd.

A glance showed at least hundreds of thousands gathered in the cemetery memorial square.

The scene was devoid of any noise, only sporadic sounds of sobbing.

On the memorial podium in the front, Goli, dressed in black, looked sorrowful. She placed a bouquet of flowers there, leading the group in bowing to the portraits and name plaques of all the sacrificed individuals.

The dark crowd collectively bent their bodies in reverence.

With a mournful yet determined voice, Goli recited the memorial speech: "You are the pride of Radiant City, heroes of justice, history will remember everything you’ve done..."

...

Su Mo watched the scene unfold in front of him, feeling overwhelmingly oppressive.

A gentle breeze gradually blew through, stirring everyone’s emotions.

After a long time, the memorial ceremony concluded.

People from various countries on-site, approached with heavy hearts to retrieve ashes, portraits, or simple name plaques.

For the settlement of the sacrifices, Radiant City offered two options, either burial in Radiant City’s cemetery or returning home.

Over ninety percent chose to return home.

At this, Su Mo walked to the right, seeing Wang Hai and others carrying the ashes of Shiris and other sacrificial individuals.

He walked up to them, bowing once more to the ashes of Shiris and the others.

"Su Mo..."

Rose spoke with reddened eyes.

"My condolences."

Su Mo replied heavily.

"We will. Su Mo, we’re taking Shiris and the others back to the ship, the vessel to take them home is waiting."

Wang Hai choked while speaking to Su Mo.

"Okay, safe travels."

Su Mo nodded, then walked aside, watching Wang Hai and others leave.

Watching their gradually receding figures, Su Mo felt somewhat touched.

...

After a long time, Su Mo, hands in pockets, feeling a bit disheartened, arrived at the No. 1 shipyard.

He saw from afar Tilo, Long Ke, and a few others standing outside the ship, gazing at the Immortal Blade.

At this moment, mechanics were packing up their things, preparing to leave.

Su Mo walked directly over.

Tilo and the others noticed Su Mo approaching and promptly greeted him.

"Su Mo, you’re here."

"Mm, is the Immortal Blade repaired?"

Su Mo adjusted his mindset, speaking as lightly as possible.

"The external damaged areas have been repaired, but it’s not fully restored. They said Radiant City doesn’t have enough top materials now, needs to wait for Kedora Planet Fortress and supporting troops to arrive, then can continue with repairs, so it’s paused for now."

Tilo explained to Su Mo.

"Understood, all aboard then."

Su Mo casually gestured with a hand before leading the way to the boarding entrance.

Long Ke and a few others exchanged glances, puzzled, turning their heads towards Tilo.

"Board the ship."

Tilo without further ado, followed Su Mo directly.

Soon after, they all reached the central control room, Su Mo went straight to the command chair and sat down.

"Boss, what are you up to?"

Long Ke asked curiously.

"Set sail."

Su Mo said surprisingly.

"Huh, set sail? On a mission?"

Long Ke wore a shocked expression, surprised at a task at this critical moment?

"No."

Su Mo replied simply.

"But boss, the Immortal Blade isn’t completely repaired now. It’s dangerous outside, not suitable for setting sail! Plus, Radiant City doesn’t want us wandering around. Where are we going?"

Long Ke was a bit bewildered.

Tilo also wondered and asked Su Mo: "Is there something very important?"

"To the black market."

Su Mo said with a smile.

Upon hearing Su Mo’s words, Tilo and others froze, unable to speak for a while.

"What’s wrong? You don’t want to see your kinsmen?"

Su Mo teased.

For a moment, Tilo’s cold face showed a trace of pleasure, but she restrained herself, asking: "Is this okay?"

"Why not, I’m in charge. Besides, the time until the main force arrives at Radiant City is long, the crisis of Radiant City is resolved, who dares to cause trouble now? You don’t have to worry about these things, and I still have a gift prepared for you."

Su Mo said while handing an anonymous bank card directly to Tilo.

"What’s this."

Tilo was stunned, looking at the card handed over by Su Mo.

"Take it! This is for you guys, with five trillion Star Coins inside. Use it to comfort fallen brothers and also settle your tribesmen."

Su Mo directly put the card into Tilo’s hand.

Tilo held the card in her hand, her eyes slightly wet, she did not refuse or evade this time, she smiled gratefully.

"Okay!"

"Long Ke, what are you waiting for, start moving!"

"Alright! Set sail, why are you spacing out, hurry up and set sail!"

Long Ke then realized, excitedly rushing to operate the ship.

....

Dostan Star Sea · Heiwoogri Black Market.

Messy Alley · Tin House Interior.

Tirlek had made a few simple dishes, surrounded by several older men and an old man sitting around the table.

"Lately, life feels harder and harder, prices and everything are rising. Plus, the black market is getting more chaotic, not very peaceful."

A frail old man said with a sigh.

"Grandpa Yuefa, it’s okay, I still have some money here. I’ll give it to you later, distribute it among the people below, and try to get through this."

"How can that be, you’ve already padded a lot of money, we didn’t give you any money and feel very ashamed, cough cough..."

Yue Fa became increasingly emotional, starting to cough outright.

"Grandpa Yuefa, no need to say that, it’s okay."

Tirlek advised urgently.

"Sir Tirlek, Yue Fa is right. Lady Tilo asked us to take good care of you, but it turned out to be you taking care of us, thinking about it makes us feel deeply ashamed."

A dark-skinned, scruffy-bearded man nearby said.

"Uncle Danbur, don’t say that, we’re all family. Also, call me by name, there are no ’sirs’ or ’madams’ around here."

Tirlek shook his head.

Right at that moment, there suddenly came hurried footsteps outside.

Then the half-open tin door was pushed open, a frail man rushed in panic.

"Asa, what’s up? Looking so frantic, did you cause trouble outside again."

Danbur scolded without holding back.

"Uncle Danbur, calm down, talk nicely to Asa."

Tirlek calmly advised.

"No, no, Brother Tirlek, Uncle Danbur, something terrible has happened. The Blood Shark gang captured hundreds of our men, Jiale and the others were beaten to death. They’re heading over here now, you need to leave quickly."

Asa stuttered, extremely anxious as he spoke.