With Yue Leng and Li Youjiu accompanying him, the journey back to Qi State was smooth and uneventful.
Flying straight across the border certainly made things much more convenient. The journey here had taken three days, but the return took only one.
Of course, for the countries being flown across, it probably wasn't a very pleasant experience.
As they neared Green Sheep Town, Jiang Wang called out from the air, "I'm truly grateful for your protection, my lords. My fief lies not far ahead. A new Zhengsheng Hall was recently built there. Its design came from overseas, and it's a remarkable sight, with the wondrous sound of true music. Would either of you care to listen?"
Yue Leng and Li Youjiu had both been matching Jiang Wang's pace. To show their goodwill, Yue Leng had also discussed how to use the Prisoner-Binding Chain with him along the way. The advice had greatly benefited Jiang Wang, and they had gotten along quite well.
Jiang Wang's invitation was another gesture of goodwill.
He wasn't particularly skilled at cultivating connections, but when his seniors showed him kindness, he wouldn't be completely oblivious and put on airs of aloofness.
Yue Leng smiled and turned to Li Youjiu. "I'm retired now, with nothing much to occupy my days. A place to sit and while away the time would be just what I'm looking for. I wonder whether Lord Li has some free time?"
He was helping Jiang Wang "keep his guests."
Li Youjiu smiled. "Why not steal half a day of leisure from a busy life?"
Jiang Wang had been trailing half a pace behind, but now he stepped on the Azure Cloud Mark and sped ahead to lead the way.
"Please follow me, my lords."
By the standards of the Green Badge system, it