Kongqing Island.
Wang Qing and Li Hai were patrolling the island when Zhao Yi suddenly appeared several yards in front of them, giving them quite a fright.
"Eldest Senior Brother, don't appear and disappear like a ghost next time! We could easily hurt you by accident!"
Wang Qing complained.
"Understood. I have something important for you two to do now!"
Zhao Yi nodded.
"There are over five hundred households on Kongqing Island, and all of them have the surname Yuan. That won't do. I intend to split up the islanders: move a hundred and fifty households to Linghua Island, a hundred to Red Sand Island, and twenty to Jade Pearl Island. Once the relocated islanders reach their new islands, they must change their surnames. They can no longer be called Yuan! Liu Yu will arrange this. You two will handle their transport by sea. It must all be completed within two months!"
"Yuan Zifeng of Black Wind Island and his Dao companion, Madam Liu, will arrive shortly to take over Kongqing Island. They will be stationed here for the next ten years! The couple will cooperate with you on this end when transporting the islanders. Before moving them, test everyone's aptitude. Linghua Island has too few disciples and urgently needs fresh blood!"
"I'll be going into seclusion at the Undersea Cave Abode next. Follow Liu Yu's arrangements for all affairs on Linghua Island!"
"Oh, Wang Qing, you're good at Beast Taming. In your spare time, see whether you can tame a few birds to help us deliver messages!"
"Ah, Eldest Senior Brother, you're leaving already?"
Seeing Zhao Yi in such a hurry, Wang Qing was somewhat puzzled.
"This August, Little Wave Island, Wind Howl Island, Peach Blossom Island, and our Linghua Island plan to invite the stronger islands in the