Acceleration and Rest

Fang Yue thought that was the best way to get some information out of Old Helmsman, who had seen so much of the world.

And sure enough, Lord Han's name made Old Helmsman's expression change.

He looked utterly shocked, then quickly regained his composure.

"...Never heard of him."

Fang Yue narrowed his eyes. Old Helmsman was lying.

As expected, Lord Han's situation had something to do with the Capital City.

"Old Helmsman, don't forget, we're still partners."

Fang Yue's tone grew a little firmer, but Old Helmsman didn't budge. This time, he was completely unfazed.

"I really haven't heard of him. Han Bai is an uncommon name, so if I'd heard it before, I'd remember. Your master must have been some wandering expert, then. That sort of thing is common enough. The Qing Kingdom is vast..."

Old Helmsman babbled on, but Fang Yue frowned.

Honestly, there was nothing Fang Yue could do if Old Helmsman refused to tell the truth.

After all, Tian Rui Chi was the one who truly held Old Helmsman's fate in his hands. And now, Fang Yue and the others were still aboard Old Helmsman's ship, with their lives at his mercy. They had no leverage to bargain with him.

After chatting with Old Helmsman a little longer, Fang Yue gave up for the time being on trying to pry anything out of him.

The old man really knew how to keep his mouth shut. He had no weaknesses at all.

"Brother Ye, how are you feeling now? Can you install that external turbine burst system on the Cold River Giant Ship?"

Qing Chen sidled up beside Fang Yue and asked in a low voice.

"I can, but it'll make a lot of noise..."

The Anomaly Value cost wasn't a big deal. The noise was the