Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In a late-night meeting, Ji Bei Hou learns from a eunuch that Prince Lu Wang has ordered the elimination of Pei Zi Yun at sea. Despite his limited military power, Ji Bei Hou agrees to assist with a small contingent of troops. Meanwhile, Pei Zi Yun, aboard his flagship, interrogates captured pirates and discovers connections to Ji Bei Hou. He decides to execute Ji Bei Hou's men to avoid complications, believing that swift action against the pirates will secure his merits. As his forces prepare to return, Pei Zi Yun communicates with his Daoist ally about the spoils of their victory, emphasizing the need for strict control over captured pirates.

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