Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

The narrative unfolds on a river where a fisherman prepares to cast his net while a boat captain enjoys a water pipe. Master Xu arrives, discussing business with the captain, who is pressured to comply with the helmsman's orders, which involve a risky plan against a scholar named Pei Zi Yun. Pei boards the boat, mingling with fellow scholars heading for provincial exams. Despite the camaraderie, there's an underlying tension due to the captain's fear of the helmsman’s wrath. As they travel, the group bonds over their shared goal, unaware of the dangers lurking ahead, particularly concerning Pei's fate.

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