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Chen Tao had not forgotten the lavish hospitality of Wei Zhuangzhu, nor had he forgotten the loyalty that Wei Zhuangzhu had shown him. No matter the current situation, it was clear that Wei Zhuangzhu had stood up for Chen Tao in the past, which had led to him being beaten by Song Qiao A Gang and others. As a result, Wei Zhuangzhu had fallen into the embarrassing plight of working as a dock laborer.
Reflecting on their past bond, Chen Tao thought to lend a helping hand. "Don’t worry, Wei Zhuangzhu! Leave this matter to me; I will definitely clarify things with His Highness." There must be some misunderstanding at play.
From his observations over the past few days, Chen Tao believed that Xu Lie, this Your Highness, was not the kind of person who abused his power. Whether it was allowing him to teach the sailors Cang Hai Jue to improve their survival rate at sea or personally funding laborers to repair the docks, every action spoke of a sage's character.
There was even a more outrageous aspect to his demeanor; he would allow Chen Tao to find an opportunity to assassinate him without holding it against him. Such a hero could hardly be bothered by something as trivial as Wei Zhuangzhu's situation.
In Chen Tao's eyes, this incident concerning Wei Zhuangzhu might very well be an act of oppression instigated by certain individuals rather than a punishment personally meted out by Xu Lie. Little did he know that his words made Song Qiao, who was there to welcome them back from their journey, feel somewhat awkward. "Ahem! Chen Jiaotou, you should go see Old Man first. We can't keep His Highness waiting."
At that moment, Wu Qianchuan was completely unconcerned about Wei Zhuangzhu; he was only focused on when they could set sail again and hurriedly went out to look for gold. "Yes, yes! We absolutely cannot keep His Highness waiting; that would be unacceptable." He said this while pulling Chen Tao away.
Chen Tao wanted to say something more when suddenly a loud voice called out from nearby, "Still slacking off? Do you want to forfeit your wages for today? Hurry up and unload the cargo! I need to set sail before dark. Damn it! If I had known we were bringing so much cargo, I wouldn't have done it!"
Wei Zhuangzhu shrank his head and headed toward a civilian ship while casting a pleading glance at Chen Tao. There was nothing he could do; even though he had some skills, the soldiers responsible for maintaining order around them were not something he could resist. Moreover, his family was still in Yuan City; he couldn't just ignore their safety for the sake of rebellion.
With no other choice, Chen Tao gave Wei Zhuangzhu a reassuring look before being pulled away by Wu Qianchuan. Once they were in the carriage, Wu Qianchuan began mentally preparing how to report this perfect voyage to His Highness. More importantly, he needed to figure out how to get His Highness's permission for another voyage as soon as possible.
Chen Tao, however, was not concerned about money; his mind was solely focused on Wei Zhuangzhu's situation.
Song Qiao scoffed, "Do you really think that Wei Zhuangzhu is something special? Let me tell you, that punishment was personally decreed by His Highness. You think you can plead for him? Save your breath."
How could that be? The answer was far from what Chen Tao had imagined, exceeding all expectations: His Highness, such a remarkable person, would never stoop to conflict with Wei Zhuangzhu.
"Hmph!" Song Qiao sneered derisively, clearly looking down on Wei Zhuangzhu. "He’s just a young fool, unaware of the treachery in the world."
You only know that Wei Zhuangzhu is generous, hosting many figures from the martial world. But doesn’t that strike you as odd? Why is his residence called Pearl Manor? According to His Highness, this martial figure neither engages in production nor labor. Where does he get all the wealth to entertain so many heroes?
A chill ran through Chen Tao's heart as he recalled the opulence of Pearl Manor; a single banquet there could cost more than an ordinary person's expenses for several years.
"You can't guess," Song Qiao said, observing Chen Tao's expression without any intention of keeping him in suspense. "It's actually quite simple."
Yuan Cheng Coast is renowned for its abundant pearls. Among the hardest workers are the Ama from the coastal villages. Each time they dive, they risk their lives, plunging deep into the ocean to gather pearls.
You may possess Cang Hai Jue and think it’s easy, but for ordinary people who lack such skills, the suffering of deep-sea diving is something that sailors can surely attest to.
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