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The Sea of the Setting Sun in autumn forms seasonal currents, and ships heading south would drift along with the flow. The Dawnstar's wide bow crashed through the waves, yet the ship remained steady, followed by over 80 three-masted sailing ships.

On the Dawnstar's spacious deck, Liu Yuan and Becotte lounged leisurely on reclining chairs, with fresh fruit and golden wine from Qingting Island placed on a nearby table. Beside them, five or six large fishing rods were fixed to the ship's railing, attended by two sailors.

Becotte sipped his wine and said, "Jialong, you certainly know how to live! Did you learn all this at the Citadel? It seems I'll have to send my son there for a few years when he grows up. Honestly, this ship of yours is truly remarkable!"

Liu Yuan replied, "If you want one, wait a few more years. The Dawnstar is just an experimental vessel. This voyage will serve to test its performance. Specific improvements are needed before it can be finalized. Anyway, the Settigar family has plenty of money; we'll build one for you when the time comes."

Becotte glanced at the fleet behind them and asked, "Jialong, you're not returning to your fiefdom and going straight to Essos. Is that really okay? You moved so many industries from Oldtown this time; it's going to cost a lot of money." They had stayed in Oldtown for five days, packing up most of the independent industries and workshops, leaving only those in partnership with other families, which were less than 30% of their previous size.

Although relocating family industries is normal, such a large-scale move would infringe upon the interests of the local lord. Therefore, Liu Yuan exploited a time difference. Earl Leyton was in Lannisport with his children. The person in charge of the Hightower family in Oldtown did not realize the consequences of Liu Yuan's industrial relocation and didn't have time to hinder him. Not only were the Settigar family's ships full, but they also temporarily hired more than thirty large merchant ships, and thus sailed into the Redwyne Straits in a grand manner.

Liu Yuan shrugged indifferently, "The plans for Thorns City are complete; they just need to build according to the blueprints. The stewards I've trained over the years are very capable. Whether I'm present or not is no longer important. I'll take this opportunity to travel around the Narrow Sea."

Becotte said, "Alright then! Be careful on your journey; after all, we're outsiders there. I'll keep an eye on the fiefdom for you. By the time our fleet returns to King's Landing, the King's party should have arrived. This time, Father should be entering the Small Council; I wonder what position he'll get?"

Liu Yuan said, "Currently vacant are the Master of Laws and the Master of Coin. Settigar ancestors have served as Master of Coin many times, so that position is very promising. However, the current Hand of the King is Duke Jon, who handles all the domestic affairs of the Seven Kingdoms. King Robert respects him very much, so the specific appointment will depend on his opinion."

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At the same time, far away in Lannisport in the Westerlands, Earl Leyton Hightower, known as the Beacon of the South and Guardian of the Citadel, received a message from the Hightower. After reading its contents, he threw the silver goblet in his hand forcefully and muttered, "Idiots! A bunch of good-for-nothings."

His children were startled and remained silent. Finally, Leyton's eldest son and heir, Baylor Hightower, asked, "Father, what happened?"

Earl Leyton rubbed his temples and tossed the letter to him. Baylor read it carefully and asked with some confusion, "Father, I don't understand. It's just the relocation of a small family's industries, and the industries we partnered with weren't touched. What's the problem?"

Leyton said calmly, "Do you know that the foundation of our Hightower family, besides our transcendent status, is the constant stream of knowledge and talent from the Citadel, which keeps the Hightower family ahead of all the lords of the Seven Kingdoms? This Jialong is a rare talent. He researched the method of manufacturing 'mirror steel' in less than a year after entering the Citadel. He also invented profitable products such as white wine, perfume, canned food, white paper, and soap. That idiot Mels actually let them leave so easily. Believe me, starting next year, Oldtown's trade volume will decrease by at least 10%."

Baylor was incredulous, "But Father, if this Jialong has such a big impact, how could Uncle Mels not know?"

Leyton sighed, "It's because Jialong was too low-key, usually doing research at the Citadel. I originally planned to marry Lyiness to Jialong and make him a vassal of the Hightower family. I didn't expect him to run off to join the punitive expedition directly. After the war, he was already a lord conferred by the King. The Lannisport tournament was originally an opportunity, but the kid disappeared again. When he reappeared, Lyiness had fallen for Jorah Mormont, and I agreed to repair relations with the North. Later, I planned to discuss Jialong's marriage with Alysanne with Earl Adrian after things settled down, but the kid directly separated from the Settigar family. Alas, I was always a step behind. This kid has already moved his industries from Oldtown, and now he's settled in the Crownlands, making things even more difficult."

Half a month later, the fleet led by Liu Yuan had arrived at the Stepstones. Legend has it that the Stepstones were once part of the Arm of Dorne, connecting Westeros and Essos. When the First Men invaded Westeros from the land bridge, the green seers among the Children of the Forest unleashed powerful magic to shatter the Arm of Dorne, forming the current Stepstones. The Free Cities of Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh often fought for the sovereignty of the Stepstones. It is also a paradise for pirates and mercenaries, with countless outlaws entrenched here. The Stepstones are the largest nest of pirates, and their overall strength is said to far exceed the Iron Islands. Only two islands in the archipelago have names, Bloodstone and Grey Gallows, and strictly speaking, Tyrosh, one of the Free Cities, is also located in the Stepstones.

While passing through the Summer Sea, they encountered a strange fleet. From afar, they saw the people wearing colorful feathers. There were ten ships, six of which were very unique large-bellied ships.

Bandir, who had been running merchants for many years, introduced, "Young masters, they are merchants from the Summer Isles. You see those unique large ocean-going ships, their real names are unknown. But because of their churning white sails and slender figureheads resembling bird necks, within the Seven Kingdoms, they are called 'Swan Boats'."