Acting, Huge Harvest (1)

Watching the man standing on the shore, Qiao Yixiong's face was filled with relief, as if he had seen a lifeline. Their small boat ran aground on the shoal, and they disembarked with about twenty to thirty soldiers.

"Brother, thank you for allowing us to land. Otherwise, we wouldn't know when we could reach land. The sea around here doesn't even have a visible island," Qiao Yixiong said in a familiar tone.

"Your territory seems quite remote..."

Hearing his casual words, Ji Chen nodded lightly, not showing much reaction. "Where are you from, and what brings you here?"

Seeing Ji Chen's indifferent attitude, Qiao Yixiong's enthusiasm didn't waver. His face still expressed gratitude, and his tone was sincere. "Well, my name is Qiao Yixiong. May I know your name, brother?"

"Just call me Ji Chen."

"Ji Chen? A great name!" Qiao Yixiong flattered first, then gestured to the four people following him. "They are all my companions. Their names are..."