Airship Ambush, Part II
“What did you do to ensure nobody could discover you?”
“You mean aside from hiding my appearance?”
“Mmm.”
“Nothing.” Mei Xilan sighed and shook her head. “There’s really nothing I can do. I know there are artifacts and even techniques that can conceal your identity, but both are rare and expensive. Finding one is hard enough? Being able to afford one after you find it? Good luck. The average price for artifacts like that is the equivalent to at least one month of the Shang Kingdom’s national budget.”
Mei Xilan leaned back in her chair, grabbed the tea cup, and drank. Her prim and proper manner of sipping her drink was at odds with her slouched posture, but he guessed she was tired. Anyone would be if they were on the run.
“Still, this explains why you’re in so much danger,” Wu Jian murmured. Mei Xilan perked up. “By the way, we’re going to be attacked on this airship.”
“… What?”
“I said, we’re going to be attacked on this airship.”