The Path of Survival.

Summary

In a town, Ji and his followers discover a treasure trove of intact pottery, which could significantly enhance their impoverished principality's wealth. As they search for the pottery's creators, they realize the inhabitants have fled, leaving behind traces. Ji's group faces a fortified city wall, leading to a standoff with Xiao Fan's forces. Both sides engage in a battle of wits over the pottery-making techniques, with Ji proposing a trade of five hundred slaves for the knowledge. Tensions rise as they navigate the precarious situation, balancing their ambitions with the threat of conflict.

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