Once everyone had boarded the cloud boat, Li Guanqi was surprised to see someone he’d rather not—Gao Qiwen, the man he despised. Li Nanting gave his shoulder a silent pat.0

Li Guanqi stole a glance at his master. Deep down, he knew this disheveled-looking man must carry countless stories. Yet the core sect members were unwilling to speak of them, probably out of reluctance to reopen his old wounds.0

Li Guanqi noticed that Gao Qiwen had grown withdrawn after setting foot on the cloud boat and was quietly drinking wine in the corner.0

Li Guanqi sat on the deck, closing his eyes. He mulled over his newly learned...0