Pursuit I

Zhang Rongfang's words made Zhang Yunqi nod repeatedly.

To obtain the truth, one must first conceal oneself and eliminate any possibility of being discovered by the other party.

Immediately, Zhang Yunqi carefully inquired about how to use the human Leather Mask and how to disguise one's appearance.

After trying it once or twice, the two of them...

Around 4 p. m., the ship gradually approached Kuaiyi Island.

On the black sea, a volcano-shaped Shadow gradually grew larger as the ship approached.

Zhang Rongfang and Zhang Yunqi put on human Leather Mask and completely transformed into two different people.

Standing at the bow of the boat, the two gazed at the distant island.

"This distance is enough; any closer and we might be detected," Zhang Rongfang signaled to the crew to stop.

Then lower the small boat.

The two stood on the small boat, used the oars for propulsion, and sped towards the Kuaiyi Island.

The small boat had a very shallow draft, making it highly concealed. Furthermore, both Zhang Rongfang were Super Grade martial artists with great strength, which significantly increased their speed.

The small boat quietly approached from the edge of a cliff.

From a distance, Zhang Rongfang could clearly see, with his excellent eyesight, that there were watchmen stationed on the top of the cliff.

"Young Master, shall we go in alone?" Zhang Yunqi looked at Zhang Rongfang. He naturally had his own methods for handling this situation.

"Okay." Zhang Rongfang nodded.

The two quickly rowed the small boat to the edge of the reef, hid it in a crevice, and tied it up.

Without uttering a word, Zhang Yunqi swiftly disappeared into the Coconut Forest on the island.

After he left, Zhang Rongfang stood in the same spot, looking around.

In the Dark Light Vision, the beach appeared as bright as day to him.

"After practicing martial arts for so long, it's time to come out and warm up. It's been so long since I've smelled such free air."

Zhang Rongfang took a deep breath, feeling slightly relieved.

Although he was out on an operation, he felt a sense of ease and joy.

Previously, I had been under protection and had been suppressing my desire to practice martial arts. Now, I have finally managed to arrange everything and can relax a little.

My whole body felt like a taut spring, suddenly relaxed and released.

As for capturing the person in disguise and finding the mastermind behind it all...

What might be difficult for others is actually quite simple for him.

Laugh.

With a soft sound, Zhang Rongfang rushed towards the top of the cliff on the island.

Not long after.

At the top of the cliff, several members of the Jade Shop Association responsible for guarding the area fell silently to the ground.

Zhang Rongfang stood on high ground, surveying the entire island. He quickly located the area where people were gathered.

The sea breeze howled, and he immediately leaped forward, quickly approaching that direction.

Passing through a large Coconut Grove, you'll find a small wooden cabin nestled in the woods.

These small huts are suspended in mid-air, each supported by wooden pillars. Each hut is quite large, capable of housing at least four or five people.

As dawn approached, some people had already gotten up early; some were fetching water, some were washing up and taking showers, and others were practicing martial arts in the open space.

The sea wind howled across the island, creating a noisy atmosphere.

Without wasting any time, Zhang Rongfang quietly arrived at a small house under the cover of grass and trees.

He didn't go inside; he just stood by the window and peered through the crack.

His powerful Dark Light Vision allowed him to distinguish at a glance who was in disguise and who was True Person.

There were two people lying on their sides in the room. Judging from the blood flow rate and total amount Dark Light Vision, they were just two ordinary people.

Zhang Rongfang did not linger and continued to the next room.

The total amount of Qi and blood can be reflected in the thickness and flow rate of blood vessels, as well as their visual color.

So, having seen a lot, he could roughly discern the strength of his opponents.

Of course, the warriors Worship God are different; their blood vessels and meridians are red mixed with silver, which is quite strange.

Before long, thanks to the stealth of his original Spirit Snake Body Method, he didn't alert anyone and checked more than ten houses in just a few minutes.

Finally.

In the camp, in the third-to-last room, Zhang Rongfang's eyes suddenly narrowed.

'Found it!'

Puff.

The door was pierced by Eagle Claw Skill and the latch was broken. He pounced in, grabbed a person who was still fast asleep on the bed, and turned to leave.

There was a pretty young woman sleeping on the bed, completely unaware that someone was missing from her side.

The door closed again very quickly.

Zhang Rongfang, carrying the man, used his agility to silently glide away from the camp like a giant python.

He held the man in one hand and covered his mouth and nose with a wet wipe containing Sleeping Drug that he had prepared beforehand.

In just a few seconds, he ran dozens of meters away.

He suddenly stopped, took out a whistle, and blew it.

The strange bird calls immediately spread.

Soon, Zhang Yunqi flashed in this direction and landed in the woods.

"So fast!?" He stared in astonishment at the man Zhang Rongfang was carrying.

"No rush, I'll go check again. You keep watch for me. Be careful not to break their Disguise Mask, or they'll be poisoned and die."

Zhang Rongfang gave a brief instruction, then turned and disappeared into the woods again.

Zhang Yunqi glanced at the naked man on the ground. He had only found the camp less than ten minutes ago, so he was truly worthy of being called Daozi. He suppressed his surprise and stepped forward to examine the man on the ground carefully.

Soon, he indeed noticed an extremely subtle difference in skin tone at the edge of the other person's face, suggesting that they were indeed wearing a mask. "This!?"

He was shocked. How could someone find someone so quickly, even with such subtle details? Daozi's eyesight seems quite sharp. Pfft, pfft.

Suddenly, two more sounds rang out.

Zhang Yunqi looked up and saw two more unconscious people, a man and a woman, lying on the ground.

"That's it, these three. We've searched the entire camp. Let's go back and interrogate them," Zhang Rongfang said with a hint of disappointment.

Actually, he wanted to find a master to have some fun and engage in a fierce battle.

Unfortunately, this place is full of weaklings.

Despite the large number of weaklings, a barrage of muskets Crossbow was still quite powerful.

But it's still not as satisfying as a one-on-one duel between experts.

The world is so dull and boring that his only form of entertainment now is to fight against powerful opponents.

Zhang Yunqi was speechless. Looking at the three people on the ground, he suddenly felt that his trip might have been somewhat unnecessary.

"With your skills and speed, how about we go take a look around the headquarters of the Jade Shop Association?" he said speechlessly.

"Do you know where it is? I heard it's at least hundreds of nautical miles away. In the vast ocean, where are you going to find it? Even with the wind at your back, it would take several days, wouldn't it?"

Zhang Rongfang is not a complete novice who knows nothing.

Having been in Citong for so long, I've at least gained some understanding of the approximate speed of ships in this era.

It's hundreds of nautical miles away, and even the fastest ships would take several days to get there.

Not to mention having to search everywhere.

He doesn't have that much time to waste on this.

"I don't know where it is, but they do," Zhang Yunqi said, pointing to the three people on the ground.

"As far as I know, the Jade Shop Association has always bred seabirds as a means of communication."

"Interrogate them first. If it is true, then take action. If not, since things have come to this point, then we'll cut off their supply lines."

Zhang Rongfang smiled. He picked up the two men and turned to walk towards the small boat.

Zhang Yunqi picked up one person and followed behind.

Without any delay, as the two men returned to the ship after capturing three people, the island's camp was in an uproar.

First Squad people carrying torches searched and shouted in all directions.

The sounds of alarms and gongs echoed continuously.

Zhang Rongfang and his group had already boarded a ship and sailed away into the distance.

***Outside the outskirts of Citong, at a makeshift Dock.

Two black oak boats with twin sails were quietly moored at the Dock, with faint lights flickering on board, swaying occasionally with the waves.

Zhu Wanguo gently pushed open the cabin window, letting in the damp, salty air from outside.

Looking out the window at the inky night, with rolling hills and mountains in the distance, and listening to the sound of the surging sea in Bhutan.

A hint of reminiscence flickered across his face.

"Jade seas are like ink, thoughts like smoke; golden clouds are like a map, the heart is as vast as the sky. Wealth and glory are but dreams; I yearn for my old window and the countryside."

"Young Master is getting sentimental again," Han Jia, slowly putting down the lotus Silver Ear Soup in her hand, her gaze softening slightly as she looked at Zhu Wanguo.

"I just miss the old days. Back then, in the place where my master lived in seclusion, my days were simply spent practicing martial arts and studying literature. Life was simple but fulfilling."

Now, even though I have everything, I can no longer feel that simple joy.

Zhu Wanguo sighed softly.

"Young master, are you homesick or tired?" A hint of pity flashed in Han Jia's eyes.

"Perhaps. You're very thoughtful. You didn't have to do that." Zhu Wanguo stepped forward and took the Silver Ear Soup.

"Han Jia is willing." Han Jia looked up at him with burning eyes.

Zhu Wanguo's eyes flickered slightly, and he was about to speak.

Suddenly, there was a light knock on the door, the rhythm slightly hurried.

"What is it?" The gentleness in Zhu Wanguo's eyes vanished quickly, and his expression turned cold.

"Young Master, the Hundred Changes Man has uncovered crucial information. It concerns the conflict between the Aloeswood Palace and the Rebel Sect!"

The person outside the door answered in a deep voice.

"Oh? Come in." Zhu Wanguo's heart stirred.

The Aloeswood Palace represents Zhang Ying of the Great Dao Sect, while the Rebel Sect is a group of rebels who have been living in Citong and have been using the slogan of rebelling against the Great Ling.

If the two could be linked together, then... a number of guesses and calculations flashed through his mind.

The door opened, and a member of the Thousand Sect Alliance entered, kneeling on one knee.

"Young master, this is Secret Scroll document sent by Hundred Changes." He presented a Sealing Wax Bamboo Tube with both hands.

Zhu Wanguo picked up the Bamboo Tube, broke the Sealing Wax, and poured out the documents.

After unfolding it, he examined it carefully.

The document is densely filled with records of the clandestine contacts between the Rebel Sect and the Aloeswood Palace, including specific times, locations, and people involved.

"Excellent!! If this gets out, Zhang Ying will be ruined! If we arrange things properly..."

Suddenly, he seemed to catch a glimpse of a red dot out of the corner of his eye.

'What is it?'

Zhu Wanguo frowned slightly and looked in that direction.

It's outside the window.

In the distance outside the window, several hundred meters away from the ship, on a hillside.

A tiny red light flickered.

"Red dot?"

He frowned and walked closer to the window, trying to get a better look.

Boom!!!

In an instant, the entire ship shook violently.

The ship rocked violently and lost its balance.

The floor shook, and things high up slid down and shattered. The teapot and cups on the table tilted and rolled away.

The entire cabin was in a mess.

A gasp came from the corridor outside, followed by a series of sounds of people falling to the ground.