Soon.
Wei Sheng steered the slightly damaged black-canopied boat into a narrow waterway lined with jagged rocks and lush aquatic plants.
After mooring the boat, Wei Sheng stood on its bow deck, resting one hand on his saber as he surveyed his surroundings.
This place was far from Giant Whale Island. Even the cries of battle from the island were barely audible. Before him lay only rippling, shimmering water, while the rustle of wind through the reeds reached his ears-
There was something of the tranquility of peaceful days, far from the clamor of the mortal world, fishing alone from a solitary boat.
However.
Though this waterway was secluded, it saw considerable traffic.
Less than half an incense stick after Wei Sheng arrived, five or six fierce-looking martial wanderers came back aboard three or four small boats, all laden with goods.
"Hehe, big brother, what did I tell you? There really is a secluded waterway here. Just the thing for avoiding those running dogs of the Double-Pupil Guards-"
They chatted and laughed, in excellent spirits.
But soon.
They could no longer laugh.
They had spotted the young figure with his boat lying across the water, blocking their way.
"The Double-Pupil Guards?!"
Once they saw what the young man wore, their faces turned as ugly as could be.
They had thought this secluded route would let them avoid the Double-Pupil Guards. Instead, they had run straight into one!
But when they saw that Wei Sheng was alone and had only a damaged black-canopied boat, vicious light flickered in their eyes. They wanted to force their way through!
"Inspection by the Double-Pupil Guards! Who are you? What are you carrying aboard? Are there any remnants of the Giant Whale Gang? Open your cabins at once for inspection!"
Wei Sheng watched them expressionlessly.