Gaines nodded. That sounded like a decent idea. Milforth's expression, however, turned ugly. Ye Chuqi's words were a challenge to him and a grave insult to the Empire.
But the Thousand-Leaf Sword was in Ye Chuqi's hands, so Milforth could only put up with it for now.
"Oh, right." Ye Chuqi added with a smile, "If you still haven't given up on stealing the Thousand-Leaf Sword, you can certainly try and see what happens. See how the sword reacts when it loses its master. I guarantee you won't be able to bear the consequences."
If the Thousand-Leaf Sword were that easy to steal, it would not have lain dormant on the mountain behind the Ye Family's estate for so many years.
And if the Barton Empire were truly that foolish, the Thirteen Misty Islands would have flattened the Ye Family long ago.
Why else wait until Ye Chuqi appeared with the Thousand-Leaf Sword, then come begging her for it?
"Go ahead and try."
Chapter 97: Rewa Island
Trying was out of the question. Milforth wanted to make a move, but he knew he could not act rashly.
The news had reached him late. Milforth knew only the broad outlines of Ye Chuqi's background. The crucial thing was that she had obtained the Thousand-Leaf Sword and was on her way to the Thirteen Misty Islands. As soon as he heard that, he had rushed over.
McClady had sent word back. When he first arrived at the Thirteen Misty Islands, he had contacted his family before boarding the Airship and mentioned Ye Chuqi in passing. The Thousand-Leaf Sword, of course, had been the important part.
The Thousand-Leaf Sword's existence was no secret in the Barton Empire. Any family with some history knew of it, and their records contained detailed accounts of the