Jiang Yan was not kept waiting long. Whatever connections An Ling had drawn on, news soon arrived.
High Person Yushi was not currently at the Prefecture Academy, so little could be uncovered. For now, they could only compile the information he had revealed when taking action in the past.
Jiang Chi's movements, on the other hand, were easier to trace, and the information An Ling found actually differed little from what Zhang Yunhong had said.
In that case, perhaps this woman had not deceived him?
Jiang Yan could not be bothered to think about Zhang Yunhong. Even if Jiang Chi really had deceived her, it had nothing to do with him.
According to An Ling, judging by the information uncovered and Jiang Chi's usual habits, he would probably return to town in three days.
With An Ling's help, Xipi Daoist Child could offer little assistance instead, but he was not discouraged. Every day, he simply kept watch a short distance east of town.
Jiang Yan had specially equipped him with a pair of Message Jade Tubes so the two of them could communicate.
Two days passed like this. That day, Jiang Yan was cultivating as usual when he received a message from Xipi Daoist Child.
"Jiang Chi actually came back a day early?"
Sitting upright on his meditation cushion, Jiang Yan ended his connection with Skin Player's Jade Tube, somewhat surprised by what he had said.
Still, he immediately rose and headed downstairs.
As he walked, another message arrived. He activated the Jade Tube with his Law Power. This time, the message was from An Ling.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, I just received word that Jiang Chi has returned a day early. He should be nearly here by now."
An Ling's voice came from the other end of the Jade