Although Chen Mo had already disguised himself, his recent fame meant that numerous people in Bianliang were keeping an eye on him. News of him boarding the merchant ship was still leaked by those with intentions.
On the merchant ship, people from all classes and trades mingled, creating a dense flow of people. Every time the ship stopped at a port, the flow of people and information was complex and manifold.
The merchant ship had five levels; levels one to three were for storing goods, while levels four and five were for passengers.
In the main hall on the fourth level, the storyteller held a folding fan in one hand and a cup of tea in the other. After taking a sip, he lightly tapped the table with the fan and said with eloquence, "Has anyone heard of the Hidden Dragon List?"
