Chapter 86: Yunlin
Three days later, at Goddess Temple Dock.
The cold wind was bitter, and ice still floated on the river surface.
A massive black tower ship had raised its sails and awaited departure. The hull was built from hard ironwood, far surpassing ordinary cargo vessels.
On deck, guards in the Wu family's uniform blue outfits stood solemnly, their auras condensed, all exceptional fighters.
This was precisely the Wu family's merchant ship for transporting precious fish.
Chen Qing wore neat dark gray clothing and carried simple luggage on his back.
"When I reach the prefectural city and settle down, I'll write to you."
He bowed deeply to his seeing-off mother Lady Han and cousin Yang Huiniang.
Before departure, he had already bid farewell to Cheng Ming and Sun Shun, only telling them the departure time while declining their escort, seeking to keep this journey low-key.