Stealing Fragrance.

Summary

In a conversation between Sun Shang Xiang and Shan Fei, they discuss the challenges they face, including lurking assassins and the mysterious Cao Guan. Shan Fei explains the concept of moving bamboo segments, likening their situation to running in a bamboo cage, where they may appear to progress but remain in place. Sun Shang Xiang realizes they can sit and let the bamboo segments carry them, but Shan Fei warns that this may lead them in circles. He emphasizes the importance of staying together, as separation could lead to dire consequences. Shan Fei has been tracking hidden marks left by Shi Lai to navigate their path, combining his calculations with Sun Shang Xiang's insights to find a way forward.

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