"Gao Ming, for the next year or two, it would be best if Aunt and the others stayed in Central City and avoided going elsewhere as much as possible."
Although Chen Chuan did not explicitly say that the Great Collision was imminent, Gao Ming immediately understood. He smiled and said, "Don't worry about them. They've always been very careful about their safety."
"That's good," Chen Chuan said. "If you need anything, let me know."
Gao Ming smiled. "All right, cousin. I won't stand on ceremony with you."
Chen Chuan nodded. "Since you're here, I'll take you around Nether Capital and show you the sights. We might not get another chance in the future."
Gao Ming agreed.
Chen Chuan took him aboard an airship, and they headed toward Nether Capital.
The sights around Nether Capital were actually quite good and were not limited to the imperial city. For instance, several Grand Secretaries' residences might not have matched the palace gardens in scale, but their refinement was no less impressive.
It was simply that the weather in the Convergence Zone was forever gloomy. Anyone unaccustomed to living here would likely leave feeling dispirited and depressed after a single tour. Even soldiers could not help being affected.
So after the army took over, large numbers of projected lights were placed above the city, simulating sunlight.
They stopped at all the major attractions and took some photographs together. Chen Chuan would have Gao Ming bring the photos back, along with word of his safety for Aunt and Uncle.
On the return trip, he said to Gao Ming, "Gao Ming, there's something I need you to do this time."
He explained in detail how he had handed a Hidden Treasure over to the Cao Family, then said, "I need you to make a trip to