A cool sea breeze from the East Sea swept across Profound Candle Prefecture on a summer morning. This breeze was also known as the "Golden Wind." Carrying golden spices and agricultural products, the Silver Blood fleet rode this monsoon from Scardy back to Profound Candle Prefecture.
At the same time, because the seawater was warm, the Sea Barbarians had also entered their breeding season. On top of that, the Mid-Year Grand Sacrifice had killed a large number of low-ranking barbarians without mating rights. The entire Sea Barbarian society had no interest in plundering or fighting, making travel on the sea for merchant ships extremely safe.
During this time of national turmoil, when multiple trade routes were gradually being cut off, the Profound Candle–Skyline–Scardy triangular trade route could be said to be the Silver Blood Society's lifeline.
In the master bedroom of Thorn Heart Residence in Jing Garden, the sweet scent of banana milk permeated the air.
Le Yu sat up and looked at Qing Lan's adorable sleeping face beside him. Perhaps the sunlight had dazzled her eyes. Her eyelashes trembled, and she turned over, facing away from him as she continued sleeping.
Today marked the third day since he had returned to Profound Candle Prefecture.
After all, many things had happened to the negotiation delegation, and everyone had been exhausted from living aboard ships these past few days. More importantly, the various merchant families needed time to confer and discuss matters. Thus, the past few days had been peaceful—almost excessively so. He had even heard that Quan Xin and a group of Young Masters had reserved Fragrant Snow Sea for two days and two nights, as though Le Yu and the others had returned victorious after defeating the Great Demon King.
In reality, they had returned to loot the Great