The Negotiations Went Smoothly

The ropes used to raise the sails danced like pythons, wrapping Fang Yue from all sides.

But Fang Yue wasn't the least bit afraid. He simply watched Old Helmsman calmly.

"Old Helmsman, why make this a fight to the death? We can work together. Is it really so difficult to take us to the Capital City?"

"Tian Jian wants you to go to the Blazing Fire Sect. He said that if I got you there safely, Tian Rui Chi would help me escape the Cold River Giant Ship, using that damaged Soul-Hosting Jade Pendant!"

"Look, we can give you exactly what you want. We can cut out the middleman. What's wrong with that?"

"Plenty. Your word and Tian Jian's word aren't worth the same."

"...And how do you figure that? If Tian Rui Chi reaches the Blazing Fire Sect and doesn't help you, won't the result be the same?"

"Doesn't help me? Ask Tian Rui Chi. If it was his master's order to do this for me, would he disobey his master?"

Fang Yue furrowed his brows and loosened his grip slightly. Only then could Tian Rui Chi catch his breath. He looked at Fang Yue in dismay.

"Brother Ye, what are you—"

"Brother Tian, tell me first. If what Old Helmsman says is true, what will you do?"

"I'll naturally obey my master's orders and help Old Helmsman out of his predicament."

Old Helmsman gave a satisfied, contemptuous smile and looked scornfully at Fang Yue.

"Whatever Tian Jian orders, you'll do?"

"Yes!"

Tian Rui Chi answered without the slightest hesitation.

"What if Tian Jian orders you to kill us?"

"...I would do it, but afterward I'd kill myself to atone."

Tian Rui Chi's honesty and the choice he described left Fang Yue speechless for a moment.

Old Helmsman's expression,