「Three days later, at Goddess Temple Pier.」
A bitter wind howled, and the ice on the river's surface had yet to melt.
A massive, all-black tower ship, its sails already raised, was ready to depart. Its hull, built from sturdy ironwood, was far superior to that of an ordinary cargo vessel.
On deck, guards in the Wu Family's uniform cyan martial attire stood solemnly. Their auras were profound; they were all exceptional experts.
This was the very merchant ship the Wu Family used to transport Treasure Fish.
Chen Qing was dressed in practical, dark gray martial attire, a simple travel bag on his back.
"Once I'm settled in the Prefecture City, I'll write to you."
He gave a deep bow to his mother, Ms. Han, and his cousin, Yang Huien, who had come to see him off.
Before leaving, he had already bid farewell to Cheng Ming and Sun Shun. He had only told them the hour of his departure and politely declined their offer to see him off, striving to keep this journey low-key.
