Qualitative Change II

Those who could board this kind of ship were either immensely wealthy or backed by towering powers. Either way, they were worth befriending.

The young master had chosen to ride a small ship like the Cloud Sail precisely so he could build connections along the way.

"Yeah. You too?" Lin Xin asked with a smile.

"Yes. My younger sister and I are heading to Thousand Leaves Lake in the Soul Sect. It is our old master's birthday, and we heard that a rare treasure has descended at Thousand Leaves Lake. The faction that seized it is holding an auction, so we are going for that treasure as well."

The young master explained with a smile.

"You're going to Thousand Leaves Lake too?" The wild-looking girl seated inside Lin Xin's row cut in, interest appearing on her little face.

"I also heard there would be a rare treasure auction, so I'm going to join the excitement. My family has people over there to pick me up, so it'll count as a little relaxation trip."

"This auction at Thousand Leaves Lake has spread word far and wide. Apparently, not only outsiders like us will attend; many wealthy magnates from the Soul Sect itself have sent their younger descendants as well. It is a wonderful chance to broaden our horizons," the young master said with a smile. "I figured that if I fail to win anything at auction, so be it. At least my sister will get some training from the trip."

Seeing how considerate he was toward his sister, the wild girl immediately became interested, and the two began chatting enthusiastically.

Lin Xin merely sat in his seat with a smile, watching the two talk animatedly.

Through their casual conversation, he learned the names of the young master and his sister.

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