Recovering the System

"... So you mean to say that they wish to stay at the Sea and Root Oasis?"

After they had explained the situation, Bai Xiyi scratched at his chin with a razor sharp claw, mulling over Ryker's request.

"Well, they don't need to be down here in the oasis, but maybe if you could just let them stay above ground in the area?"

Ryker knew that despite Bai Xiyi's loneliness, it would be difficult for him to accommodate so many new faces right out of the blue. Still, this was his best bet besides taking the former slaves to another city outside the Dust Gang's jurisdiction, and that option came with its own risks and caveats.

"And how will they sustain themselves?" Bai Xiyi asked curiously.

"Well, there was some rocky soil to start a farm not too far from here, and Hassan said he'd be able to supply them until they got their feet on the ground."

"I see…"

Bai Xiyi lay in quiet contemplation, not saying a word until quite a while later.