Seeing the suspicion on Steward Kong's face, Zhao Yunhui naturally knew exactly what he was doubting.
If she and Huang Xiao had not possessed a miraculous lightness technique like the Lingbo Ethereal Steps, they could never have reached the ship from so far away. Of course, neither could have managed it alone. Only by taking turns advancing had they accomplished something that seemed impossible.
After hearing Zhao Yunhui's explanation, much of the doubt faded from Steward Kong's face. Still, he remained somewhat skeptical about the lightness technique they had mentioned. Even if such a technique existed, surely juniors like these could not have mastered it to perfection?
"Since you've met with disaster, taking another person or two aboard makes little difference," Steward Kong said.
"Thank you, Senior Xie," Zhao Yunhui said. "May I ask where your ship is heading?"
"You're in luck. In another two days, we'll reach Guangzhou Prefecture in the Great Song's Eastern Guangnan Circuit," Steward Kong said. "Arrange lodgings for these two."
"Yes, Steward," a guard hastily replied. "Please follow me!"
Women, especially beautiful women, certainly carry more weight, Huang Xiao thought. Had I spoken up, he might not have agreed so readily.
"I heard someone came aboard. Now that's unusual. These two?" At that moment, a young gentleman in blue robes walked to the stern. He was handsome and only a few years older than Huang Xiao.
When he saw Zhao Yunhui, a look of amazement at her beauty crossed his face. However, he quickly returned to normal and gave Huang Xiao a once-over as well.
"Ah, Young Master Li. These two met with disaster at sea and happened upon our ship. This old man took it upon himself to let them stay aboard," Steward Kong said with a faint smile.
The young man whom Steward