"An innocent man could still be condemned for carrying a precious jade."
In the luxurious cabin, Gao Jie looked grave.
He said, "You and I are members of the Qi Kingdom's Imperial Clan, noble by blood. Chen Fangqing belongs to the Chen Kingdom's Imperial Clan, yet he meddles in the affairs of mortal dynasties. Now that we've fallen into his hands, he's certain to use us! Ah!"
Gao Maode sat opposite him, his expression serious. "Uncle, anything else can be dealt with, but... you know that if this gets out, it won't just endanger the lives of those closest to us. It will threaten the peace of Great Qi!"
The two fell silent.
"The situation is clear now."
In the adjoining cabin, Nan Lishou of the Sword Sect calculated on his fingers, then said to Chen Cuo, "There's a private room belowdecks. A woman lives there whose Fate is extraordinary. Everyone aboard these ships is here for her. Judging by her Fate, she's connected to two emperors of Gao and an empress."
"Connected to two emperors and an empress? She must bear Dynastic Purple Qi." Chen Cuo then changed the subject. "Your Sword Heart Profound Insight Technique uses the sword as a key to the heart to probe your surroundings. It's truly ingenious."
"The sword is a Gentleman's instrument! Sharp yet upright, sheathed without display, splendid when worn and swift when wielded." Nan Lishou stroked his beard and smiled. "Half my Dao Attainment rests in my sword. Before reaching Transcendence, I refined a Sword Pellet. Once my Dao Foundation took root, I transformed the sword and drew it into my body, tempering myself as I would temper a blade. I cultivated within and without, until my sword heart was clear and bright."
"I hope to learn a thing or two