"What is it?"
Deng Shan hurried into the room and said in a low voice,
"A message from the Ji Family!"
"The caravan ran into trouble over at the prefectural city. Zheng Bao, who had originally been ordered to protect the young ladies in South Township Prefecture, was urgently summoned by the Ji Family to the prefectural city to settle the matter."
He paused, then looked solemnly at Shen Xiuhan.
"The governor has issued an order!"
"The young ladies will soon be leaving the academy. Patrol Envoy Shen, choose a capable brother and set out for South Township Prefecture tomorrow. You must safely escort the young ladies studying martial arts at Limitless Academy back to Longcloud County!"
Shen Xiuhan's swordlike brows drew together slightly.
The sudden turn of events had completely disrupted his plans.
Yet protecting the Ji Family's fleet, cargo, and personnel was precisely the duty of a patrol envoy.
It was only natural for this assignment to fall on his shoulders.
Besides, ever since arriving on the island, he had done little each day aside from his routine patrols and burying himself in cultivation.
Taking the Ji Family's eight taels of monthly pay, along with all the support in pills, meat, and food, he ought to put in some effort for his employer.
"I understand."
Shen Xiuhan slowly nodded and said,
"Escorting them won't be a problem, but what about the patrol duties while I'm gone?"
"Patrol Envoy, rest assured. The governor has already made arrangements. For the few days you're away, Qi Hu and I will fill the vacancy in Team C."
Deng Shan slapped his chest in assurance.
Old Tiger Qi's name was Qi Hu.
Like Deng Shan, he was one of Ji Ning's trusted and capable aides. He was also one of the four men