It was a plausible explanation if this internal armor came from the imperial family. The empire had stood tall for a thousand years, and its bountiful accumulations weren’t something ordinary people could imagine. Even then, its characteristic of being able to withstand a void colossus’ suppression was priceless. Experts exploring the depths of the void would never refuse such a set of armor. On the contrary, it was less valuable to ordinary experts, and the weaker ones wouldn’t even be able to put it on.

Such a treasure would be ranked in the top ten even in the imperial treasury. How did Song Zining get his hands on it?

Thinking about that while trying the clothes on, he asked, “Zining, how many years did you sell to the empire?”

Song Zining laughed radiantly. “What are you talking about? I don’t understand.”

No small movement could escape Qianye’s notice. He pressed on with the matter, “What I mean is what did you have to promise them for this armor.”

Song Zining seemed rather relieved. “Someone delivered this treasure of their own free will.”

Qianye snorted distrustfully. “The imperial family sending over something like...