Setting Off for Home

Pan Yun had intentions of her own, and the Masuda Family had plans as well. After a single round of probing, the two sides quickly reached a consensus.

Thus, early the next morning, Masuda Shinta brought more than eighty people aboard with Pan Yun.

They took small boats to the seagoing vessel, then hauled themselves up its sides by rope.

Zhang Weiliang, Xue Hua, and another great hero had volunteered to remain in Omori village. Pan Yun's gaze swept over that man, and she knew he had been planted among them by the Navy government office.

He had always carried a strong air of the jianghu, however, so no one had yet discovered his identity.

Pan Yun left all the slaves in Omori village and entrusted them to Xue Hua. "You and I can trust each other. Take care."

With a solemn expression, Xue Hua clasped his fists and accepted the task.

Pan Yun left Hu Jing and Wang Cong at Nanao Port.

Besides them, another seven or eight great heroes were willing to stay behind and manage Nanao Port with Hu Jing and Wang Cong.

Pan Yun entrusted them all to Hu Jing. "You're an old hand in the jianghu. I'll have to trouble you to look after Cong'er and the others from here on."

Hu Jing said, "Staying here or going back makes no difference to me. Either way, I can't show my true face."

Pan Yun smiled at that and gave him a slight wink. "Don't worry. It won't be long before you can show yourself openly and honorably."

Hu Jing let out a breath. "I hope you keep your word."

Pan Yun turned and instructed Wang Cong, "If anything happens, discuss it with Great Hero Gu. Remember, nothing in this world is more important than your