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The tower stood seven stories high, perched on the southern bank of Chao Lake.
Calling it a lake was almost misleading, as this was an endless expanse of wetlands as far as the eye could see.
From the top, you could see the water glittering with ripples, islets scattered like stars, and hundreds of birds gliding over sandbars. Life pulsed everywhere.
It was no wonder Chao Lake Tower was packed shoulder to shoulder with idle sightseers coming in droves just to climb high and take it all in.
After climbing up, He Lingchuan frowned to himself.
Not only are there crowds of tourists, but there’s even a teahouse on the fourth floor!
Visitors could drink tea, admire the view, listen to storytellers, and meet friends. Sit down at a table, and the cool lake breeze would sweep in, cutting the seventh month’s heat in half.
Because it was so comfortable, every one of the ten tables was full, with not a single seat to spare.
No wonder Mr. Mai had chosen this place to do business. The constant flow of travelers and tea-drinkers makes it the perfect cover.
He Lingchuan thought again of the message he had deciphered.
It only gave time and place, but no recognition code or passphrase.
This meant that Mr. Mai and the other party already knew each other. They did not need a code to confirm id...
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