CHAPTER 552 (2): ANXIETY

After a moment of contemplation, Du Ling decided to take the helm. Although he was from the Western Region, a place where there seemed to be nothing but the Gobi Desert, he actually had knowledge of maritime studies - even possessing previous naval experience.

Their vessel sped up quickly, and Pei Qianhao gave signals to Du Ling from time to time to help him stay on course.

Their vessel was going full throttle even in the heavy fog. All the soldiers and the naval crew watched with reverence. No one dared travel at such speed with such low visibility.

The fog began to dissipate after four hours as the sky began to brighten, and the vessel began to speed up along with it.

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The boat Su Xi-er was on had also picked up speed, and she awoke with a start as she heard the waves crashing against the window. Turning to look at Tan Ge, she realised the latter was also curled up into a ball on her bed.

Someone then knocked on the door. “Ladies, our master has ordered us to send breakfast and a brazier over. Are the both of you awake?”

Hearing the word ‘brazier’, Su Xi-er got up, slipped into her footwear, and quickly adjusted her clothing.

Upon opening the door, she found two crew men outside. One held a brazier, while the other held breakfast and some water to freshen up.

Su Xi-er replied politely, “Thank you.”

The men entered and set the items down before speaking. “There’s no need to thank us, we’re just carrying out orders. You’d have to thank our master for this.” They then turned to leave, closing the door behind them and stopping the chilly wind from streaming into the room.

Tan Ge had woken, and was now staring at Su Xi-er as she sat up.

“Get up; freshen up and have breakfast. There’s a brazier today so it won’t be cold.” Su Xi-er spoke calmly, as if she and Tan Ge were still on good terms.

After freshening up, Su Xi-er quickly ate the breakfast of porridge and