Chen Rou had been watching Ah Zeng’s every move, though she said nothing. Instead, she raised the military saber and said to A-Ming, "There were two thousand of these Xuefeng Sabers forged for our country, but 99 percent were destroyed during the war. The few that remain are precious beyond measure; this one is no different. It is a priceless treasure."
The bodyguards did not understand the historical value of the blade, but they knew it was sharp, so they nodded in agreement.
Though Nie Han often seemed dim-witted, she understood the intent behind Chen Rou’s words. "It is a hero’s blade," she said.
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