The Ji Family's Scheme

"You still haven't arrived? It's already the third day.

"If this drags on any longer and he reaches Azure Harbor Prefecture City, then even if you're the most elite Armed Envoy, you won't be able to catch him. It'll be much harder to make a move then."

After typing the last line, the man heard footsteps at the door and casually shut down his computer.

Unlike his friends, he did not hold much awe for the man who walked upon the waves, because he knew that Great Abyss's Armed Envoys could do the same—and even accomplish things far more unbelievable.

His family had connections with one of Culture Capital's top ten Armed Envoys, and they had paid a considerable price to invite him to act this time.

But he believed it was all worth it. Once they captured that man, they could study him at their leisure and reap enormous profits.

No matter how powerful the secret was, once it fell into his family's hands, the man would have no choice but to reveal it.

He had barely pulled open the door and taken a few steps outside when someone threw an arm around his shoulders.

"Ji Rang, why have you been holed up in your room these past few days? We rarely get a chance to come out and have fun. You can't keep hiding in there." Ban Zhicai patted him and laughed heartily.

"I haven't been feeling well. You know how it is—I get seasick sometimes. It's an old problem." Ji Rang sounded somewhat helpless as the two chatted idly and headed out of the cabin.

"Ha!" "Hah!"

The sounds from the deck reached their ears, but neither of them reacted. They had long grown accustomed to the sight.

Ever since obtaining that so-called secret, Lan Chen came