Spring arrived and flowers bloomed, painting the world with vibrant hues.
Qin Huai stood on the pier, taking in the beautiful scenery. Thousands of boats sailed across the water, heavy with goods.
"Fifth Master, this is the qiqiao fruit from Nanhe Prefecture. It's said to enhance comprehension abilities," one of Qin Huai's trusted aides approached, presenting a palm-sized purple fruit. "This fruit is worth one tael of gold. I reserved it especially for you."
"Thank you." Qin Huai patted the man's shoulder. He bit into the fruit, savoring its sweet, sour, and crisp flavor, reminiscent of an apple. In truth, it was a purple apple.
A fruit that could genuinely enhance comprehension for one tael of gold? That was nothing more than a sales gimmick by greedy merchants, designed to swindle wealthy fools.
"Fifth Master, Leader has summoned you to the flower boat," Zhou Cunzhong informed him from a distance.
