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Chapter 726: Yuan Suoyun's Appearance
Chapter 726: Yuan Suoyun's Appearance
Ding Feng looked at the boat ahead and then at the large ship behind him, his expression filled with panic.
"Brother Ding, why aren't you signaling the big ship ahead?" Gou Zichang urged, "If not for the help of the Bat Island experts, we won't be able to defeat Chu Liuxiang!"
"Didn't you tell me that Bat Prince has extraordinary powers, and Chu Liuxiang is no match for him at all?" Gou Zichang reminded him.
Ding Feng clenched his teeth, his face contorting.
As one of the few who knew the true identity of the Bat Prince, he naturally understood that the prince would never reveal himself easily in front of outsiders.
On Bat Island, he was the enigmatic Bat Prince, but outside, he was the gentle and refined Yuan Suoyun! He had thought his plan was foolproof, but before he could meet up with Yuan Suoyun, the furious victim had caught up.
What should he do now?
If he revealed Yuan Suoyun's identity, aside from the uncertainty of being rescued, he might be eliminated by Yuan Suoyun first.
But if he didn't expose Yuan Suoyun's identity...
Ding Feng's eyes flickered, and he suddenly remembered that Chu Liuxiang didn't kill people. As long as he could stall until they reached Bat Island...
At this thought, Ding Feng's expression became determined, and he nodded at Gou Zichang, "Good!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he abruptly struck out with his palm.
At this moment, the two of them were like grasshoppers on a rope, and Gou Zichang never expected Ding Feng to attack him. Being on a small boat, he had nowhere to dodge, and he was hit in the chest, flipping into the water.
Ding Feng's palm strike was full of power, using the Cinnabar Palm technique.
Withdrawing his slightly pale red hand, which was gradually regaining its normal color, Ding Feng bowed towards the rapidly approaching large ship behind him, "This Gou Zichang attempted to murder me and pressured me too much. Thank you all for appearing and disrupting his plans, allowing me to escape."
On the bow of the large ship, Hu Tiehua couldn't help but exclaim, "How can you say such nonsense?"
Ding Feng smiled, "Brother Hu, please don't be angry. What I said is the truth. This Gou Zichang is a notorious solo thief in the Central Plain. He committed the major crime of murder and robbery in Kaifeng Prefecture.
But he was worried about Hai Kuotian and Xiang Tianfei, so he stole my outer garment and killed the two of them. He also tested and discovered the identities of Ying Wanli and White Hunter.
Believing he couldn't defeat White Hunter, and fearing exposure and capture by Commander Xiang and Brother Hu, he set a trap on the boat and forced me to flee with him towards their destination.
Fortunately, Jin Gongzi was prepared, and none of you fell for Gou Zichang's evil scheme. His anxiety and confusion led to mistakes, allowing me to avoid a grave mistake."
Hu Tiehua was stunned, "So, Hai Kuotian, Xiang Tianfei, and the dozen sailors on the boat were all killed by Gou Zichang?"
Ding Feng nodded, "Exactly."
Hu Tiehua stared at Ding Feng in disbelief, "If I didn't know you well, I might have believed you."
"I know Brother Hu doesn't trust me, but think carefully, what reason do I have to harm you?"
Ding Feng's expression turned serious, "If I truly intended to harm you, wouldn't it be more convenient to lead you to the Sea of Gold and deal with you there? Why would I put myself in such a dangerous and life-threatening situation, drifting at sea?"
Hu Tiehua pointed at the large ship ahead, "Isn't that Bat Island's ship?"
Ding Feng's eyes flickered, and he glanced at Jin Lingzhi imperceptibly before continuing to shake his head, "Brother Hu, you misunderstood. That ship doesn't belong to Bat Island."
"The vast sea is boundless, and I don't know the direction." Ding Feng smiled bitterly, "If I knew where Bat Island's ship was, wouldn't I be like a deity?
Hu Tiehua couldn't help but scratch his head, then turned to Chu Liuxiang, "I can't tell if what he said is true or not."
Chu Liuxiang smiled slightly, "Whether he's telling the truth or not, we can at least see one thing."
"What is it?" Hu Tiehua asked.
"He's afraid of death." Chu Liuxiang said with a smile, "Since he fears death, he'll naturally take us to Bat Island."
Li Yuhuan's eyes shone, "I never thought there was a place like Bat Island overseas, and I just wanted to see it for myself."
Liu Wumei joked, "Ever since he survived the Divine Water Palace, he feels superior wherever he goes."
Everyone burst into laughter at this.
Amidst the laughter, the sailors on the ship had already maneuvered the large vessel close to the small boat, then they threw down a rope and first hoisted up the large wooden box, and only then did they pull Ding Feng aboard.
This time, Bai Lie had learned his lesson and let Ding Feng open the wooden box, which indeed contained the stolen tribute jewels from the Kaifeng Prefecture case.
Chu Liuxiang bowed to Ying Wanli, "Congratulations, Elder Ying. The case is solved, and you can return to report."
Ying Wanli's face was filled with a smile, and he thanked him with a bow, "I also have to thank Chu Xiangshao and Jin Gongzi. Without your help, I fear I would have lost these hundred-odd pounds at sea."
"But we're currently at sea and can't send you back. I'm afraid Elder Ying will have to accompany us to Bat Island," said Chu Liuxiang.
Ying Wanli laughed, "With these few people here, even Shi Guan Yin would be left with regrets, let alone a mere Bat Island?"
Ding Feng smiled apologetically, "You've misunderstood. Bat Island is just a place for business, not some dangerous lair. There's no need to be so cautious."
Hu Tiehua humphed and looked towards the approaching ship in the distance, "That ship isn't from Bat Island?"
Ding Feng shook his head decisively, "It's really not, but... but we're not far from Bat Island now, and it might also be a ship heading there, who knows?"
Of course, Hu Tiehua wouldn't easily believe Ding Feng, so he looked towards the other ship, "I heard that Bat Island invites famous figures from the Central Plain's martial world. I want to see who's on this ship."
Soon, the two ships had drawn very close.
Li Yuhuan's ship was the one he had hired in Jiangnan, and the old sailors on board were all experienced seadogs who were used to sailing the seas.
But the sailors on this ship were clean and refined in their attire and manners, seemingly more like servants of aristocratic families than sailors.
Then they saw the owner of this ship.
A young man dressed in brocade, exuding a subtle elegance beneath his finery, with a gentle and amiable smile on his lips, and a look of refinement.
However, the young man's eyes conveyed a sense of emptiness, loneliness, and desolation, making him appear far more weathered than his age suggested.
Li Yuhuan narrowed his eyes, fixing the young man with a scrutinizing gaze, as he detected a familiar scent on the young man.
"The sailors on this ship said they might have encountered pirates, so they came to help, but it seems they misunderstood," the young man smiled, "Just by sensing your auras and footsteps, I know you are all renowned heroes and scions of aristocratic families from the Central Plain."
Li Yuhuan's eyebrows arched slightly, "Sense? Not see?"
The young man smiled, "Guan Zhong Yuan Suoyun, greetings to all of you."
(End of Chapter)
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