Before Ling Xiao even opened his eyes, he awoke to the sound of wagon wheels rolling over a flat, bluestone road.
This bluestone road was a major thoroughfare running north to south through the Empire. It had been built centuries ago when the Lanyue Empire was first founded, commissioned by His Majesty the King, who had even personally participated in its construction.
The other members of Ling Xiao's group weren't so lucky. They followed behind the carriage on foot, but since the carriage wasn't moving very fast, they weren't far behind.
Nearly every student gazed at the carriage ahead with expressions full of respect. They didn't understand the "momentum" of the Sword Dao, much less Sword Intent, but they knew one thing for certain: Ling Xiao had saved Teacher Shangguan at her most perilous moment! He had saved her from humiliation and preserved the reputation of the Imperial Academy.
