That’s what Song Zining said, but running away wasn’t a viable option at the moment. The other airship approached rapidly and put itself in their flight path. The two airships slowed down at the same time after confirming each other’s identity, hovering together and aligning their doors.

A capable-looking man in his thirties walked into the cabin and bowed. “Commander Qianye, an old friend wishes to see you. She says you’ll know who she is after seeing this.”

The man produced a small box, which he opened to reveal a gem inside.

Qianye had never seen the gem, but he could sense the origin power aura from it. His own aura was in there along with an unfathomable, shifting energy that was both alien and familiar. Qianye immediately thought of an old friend, Ji Tianqing.

Song Zining also sensed her aura. He sighed in relief at first, but he became secretly concerned again after careful examination.

Qianye never sensed the abnormality. He said to the man, “Who gave you this item?”

The man did not reply. He merely bowed and waited for Qianye’s decision.

After some thought, Qianye said, “Fine, I’ll go.”

The surprising thing was that Song Zining did not try to stop him...