The Captain’s words contained a reminder. Any person who didn’t know the Captain would assume he was warning Xu Qing that if he impulsively took that life lamp, it would cause big problems.2

But Xu Qing instantly picked up on the hidden meaning in the Captain’s words. What he was actually saying was that taking the life lamp would be fine as long as Xu Qing didn’t leave behind any evidence that he was responsible. Also, the Captain wanted to come along.19

That said, Xu Qing had no plans to go after the life lamp. It wasn’t because of Zhang Siyun’s amazing background. Rather, he had never interacted with Zhang Siyun, and didn’t have any reason to want him dead.9

Xu Qing shook his head again. “I’m not going to bother him.”9

The Captain raised his eyebrows and smiled enigmatically. “Being deceptive with me too? Come on, little Ah Qing. You already have battle prowess that surpasses the five-palace level, don’t you?”4

Xu Qing didn’t answer the question. He just kept looking north, toward the Supreme Beginning Netherflight Pillar and the border of Emperor-Receiving Prefecture.0

“Eldest Brother, do you know where Mount Daybreak is?” he asked. [1]5

Looking surprised, the Captain said, “Mount Daybreak? Let me think....” A moment later he continued, “I think I saw that place on a map of Sea-Sealing County I saw once. That’s actually not very far away. Supposedly,...2