Despite the twists and turns throughout the transaction, it ended quite smoothly toward the end. The lady’s mood fluctuated repeatedly, making it difficult for anyone to guess which words she had meant and which otherwise. Additionally, no one understood why she had revealed her great divination attainments.

Nonetheless, the trade was the primary objective, and with that out of the way, Qianye was no longer willing to remain in these dangerous lands. He had many things to ask Song Zining, but he could ask him all the same upon their return. Hence, the group duly boarded the airship and returned to Southern Blue.

On the airship, the old man from before was sitting in the main cabin—silently and with his eyes closed. Song Zining was shocked out of his wits upon seeing him. “Eunuch Liu!”

The old man opened his eyes ever so slightly and shot Song Zining a glance. “So young yet quite bold. You actually managed to drag me to the neutral lands, quite the rare occurrence truly.”

Song Zining’s frivolous attitude had vanished completely at this point. He replied with due respect,...