"Hm?"
The toad put down the block of wood, tilted its head, and its gaze swept past Liang Qu, fixated on "Unable to Move," before finally returning to rest on Liang Qu.
"Unable to Move" shook its tail, then lay down on the ground, looking perfectly content.
Liang Qu commanded the water beasts under his control without malice—none felt any oppression due to disparities in the hierarchy of life.
Once bitten, twice shy, Liang Qu greeted politely, "Your Majesty, I hope you've been well."
The toad stood up straight, "Where's the boat?"
"I'm afraid I've disappointed you, Your Majesty. I haven't come to deliver a new boat today..."
Liang Qu awkwardly explained the situation with the Heavenly Water Long Qi.
"Thus, I wish to pass through the whirlpool and set off from here, which is closer to our destination."
The distance of sixteen to seventeen hundred li referred to by the old toad was estimated from the starting point of the Frog Tribe's homeland.
