So the Kingdom of Como was behind this.
But why? How did they dare spread news like that? Weren't they afraid the God Ascender would come knocking?
Could they have a way to deal with a True God?
Chen Cheng fell asleep with his head full of questions.
He slept until broad daylight. When the sun woke him, he stretched, got up, and washed.
As soon as he stepped outside, he found Anthony waiting at the door.
"Morning. Have you ordered breakfast?"
Chen Cheng spoke as he headed toward the main hall.
After breakfast, the two paid for their stay and left.
Once they had gone, the innkeeper and the young attendant's expressions changed. The innkeeper said in a low voice:
"The station's been exposed. Should we have someone get rid of them?"
The attendant shook his head and whispered:
"No need. Since they didn't expose us, we'll carry on as before. The bureau is short-handed right now. We don't have time to stir up more trouble.
"Besides, Xiao Wu was only an outer member. He didn't know many secrets.
"Still, to be safe, send word back. Have the other stations keep a close watch on those two."
The innkeeper wanted to say more, but the other guests were coming out one after another. Both men slipped back into their roles.
At Skywater River, Chen Cheng stared at the water stretching beyond sight. If Anthony hadn't told him it was a river, he would have taken it for the sea.
The enormous waves rising from its surface made it look even less like a river.
Chen Cheng hitched up his robe and tucked the hem into his belt. Then he took off his shoes and socks and rolled up his sleeves, looking ready to enter the water.
"What are you