Three tower ships, sailing northwards from the East Sea, progressed separately.
The first day out of Daqian's borders, they suddenly encountered a whirlpool on the surface of the East Sea; a great sea demon stirred the waters, forming waves that reached to the sky, and swallowed a tower ship into the depths of the sea.
By the fourth day, only two tower ships were left, having reached Dazhen's maritime territory. One of these ships silently disappeared from the surface of the sea, devoured by a big array that had been prearranged, leaving no trace behind.
The last tower ship safely arrived at a port in the eastern part of Dazhen, but this ship was just an ordinary merchant vessel, also used as a decoy.
No one managed to track down where the real Second Prince went.
Just when those in pursuit had given up, a small merchant aboard the merchant ship, together with two followers, quietly departed.
"Young Master, the other two shipments will not make it."
"Hmm, let's go."
