Chapter 844: A Temporary Conclusion
Sage Qingwei and Zhang Wuliang had a smooth discussion.
When the two of them emerged from the inner chamber, the atmosphere instantly relaxed—something everyone could feel.
As expected, Zhang Wuliang did not stay long in Fenglin and departed that very night aboard a flying ship.
This time, it was not just Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu seeing him off, but also Li Tiangang and Li Zhuyu, representing Sage Qingwei.
Qi Xuansu’s gains from this trip were not limited to currying favor with both the Zhang and Li families; he also received a local specialty from Donghai and a miniature flying sword.
The miniature flying sword was no longer than an index finger, its blade nearly hollow. When in flight, it emitted a sound like that of a bamboo flute. Though it could be used to kill, few actually did so because it was a work of art, top-tier in both material selection and craftsmanship. It was said to have been forged and carved by a renowned master swordsmith.
It could also be worn on the waist as a substitute for a jade pendant.
Of course, Qi Xuansu was hopelessly vulgar. He did not appreciate art so much as he measured an item’s value in Taiping coins. In terms of market price, this miniature sword fell only slightly short of the collector’s edition of the Holy Xuan Cards Madam Qi and Li Qingnu gifted him.
Qi Xuansu was quite curious about what exactly was considered a local specialty from Donghai. He thought, It can’t possibly be salted fish, right?
Later, he learned that it was pearls—a box of twelve, to be exact. Each one was plump, perfectly round, and pure in luster, about 3 centimeters in diameter.
When Qi Xuansu opened the box, he was nearly blinded by the radiance.
Only the local specialty of Nanhai, such as coral trees, could compare.