Red Heart Patrols the Sky

Chapter 820 - 820 74 Haimen Island

820: Chapter 74: Haimen Island 820: Chapter 74: Haimen Island “The sea is often rough, and the distant road is fraught with hardships, I am well aware,” said the officer.On a carriage bearing the seal of the Imperial City Inspection Mansion, Lin Youxie spoke earnestly.

“If I happen to accidentally encounter some mishap, no matter how sudden the process, I have myriad ways to leave behind the truth.

You know, my family has been Qing brand catchers for generations—it’s inevitable to have some secretive methods at our disposal.”

Jiang Wang, who was resting with his eyes closed, opened them with resignation: “…Lin, you worry too much.

We have no grudges or enmity; I would not do such a thing.”

Lin Youxie responded with a smile, “Currently, we have no grudges, but who can predict the future?

I am just being cautious.”

This type of polite smile, which picks no fault, can sometimes be quite annoying.

Jiang Wang remained silent for a while, then said, “Let us hope there will be no grudges.”

Lin Youxie had an agreeable attitude, readily conceding, “Of course, I hope for the same.”

“In fact, you really shouldn’t focus so much on me.

There are so many people harboring ulterior motives, so many secrets for you to uncover,” Jiang Wang said profoundly, “Focusing on me is just a waste of time.”

“Sir, what are you talking about?” Lin Youxie blinked, “I am here to learn from you.”

“…” Jiang Wang said earnestly, “I am not a bad man.”

“Of course, of course, I do believe,” Lin Youxie responded insincerely, brushing it off.

Seeing Jiang Wang’s expression, he couldn’t help but add, “Good people aren’t necessarily incapable of doing bad things.”

“Who is to decide what’s good or bad?” asked Jiang Wang.

Lin Youxie’s expression was very serious, “We Qing brand catchers only follow the law, not judge good or bad.”

Jiang Wang looked at her closely for a while, seeing something unusually firm in the eyes of this female Qing brand catcher.

“Suit yourself,” he said.

Finally giving up his effort, he leaned against the wall of the carriage and closed his eyes again.

The sound of horse hooves echoed, as the carriage rolled away into the distance.

From Linzi, the shortest route to the Near Sea Archipelago was to pass directly through Bi Yu County and set sail from Linhai County.

Jiang Wang was familiar with Linhai County.

When he first came to Qi Country, he had visited Linhai County.

Heavenly Mansion City, which controls the Heavenly Abode Secret Land, is located in this county.

The mysterious and terrifying leader of the watchmen also killed a Yama from Hell Has No Gate in Linhai County.

This county has always been at the forefront of exchanges with the Near Sea Archipelago.

So Jiang Wang had been puzzled as to why there were no significant military forces stationed in this county, allowing Hell Has No Gate to use this as a breakthrough point.

After learning about the Sea Clan, he finally had an answer in his mind.

If Qi Country stationed a large army in Linhai County, it would undoubtedly alert the Diao Hai Building.

Since both sides needed to cooperate against the Sea Clan, internal strife was out of the question.

Compared to this, deploying troops on the islands managed by Qi Country was a much more cost-effective choice.

Linhai County, on the other hand, was open and accommodating.

This could be reflected in the name of the county itself.

For instance, before the annexation of Yang Region, the western border counties of Qi Country were named “Dingyao” and “Pingxi” because Yang Country was once a formidable force to be wary of.

Similarly, the southern border county was named “Shimen,” which signifies a gateway, inherently suggesting vigilance and resistance.

However, the border county on the near sea side was named “Linhai,” which simply includes the word “near,” implying no aggressiveness.

Linhai County had thirteen docks, with vessels coming and going day and night.

With the authority from the Imperial City Inspection Mansion, the two Qing brand catchers smoothly embarked by ship without any obstacles.

It’s not that they couldn’t travel by air.

Firstly, like terrestrial powers, all sea islands have no-fly zones.

Secondly, since Jiang Wang was on a mission this time, keeping a low profile was the top priority.

The first stop for the two Qing brand catchers was Haimen Island.

Haimen Island was an elongated island and not the first one encountered when setting out to sea, but it was the first to host a large-scale human settlement offshore and also represented the largest neutral island in the near sea, not belonging to any particular power.

It was established under a tacit agreement between Qi Country and Diao Hai Building.

The reason it was called “Haimen” was because it was perceived as the last gateway for the human race facing the ocean.

In past years, when cultivators went to sea, they started from Haimen Island and fought their way back, eventually driving the Sea Clan back and re-establishing a defensive line in the Lost World.

Jiang Wang had originally intended to go directly to the island operated by the Zhong Xuan Family and visit Zhongxuan Minghe, uncle of Zhongxuan Sheng, to seek help from the Zhong Xuan Family overseas.

However, due to Lin Youxie’s presence, he made a stop at Haimen Island first.

He planned to deal with the Qing brand task he had first, as many aspects of rescuing Zhu Bijing were inconvenient with Lin Youxie around.

Regardless, as soon as the Golden Needle Sect case was concluded, Lin Youxie would no longer have any reason to continue following him.

Whether it was through cold-shouldering or losing his temper, he would do whatever it took to drive away this persistent female arrest officer.

Of course, if he could squeeze her out before the case concluded, all the better.

“How does Master Jiang plan to proceed?”

Walking on the streets of Haimen Island, Lin Youxie asked.

The entire Haimen Island was filled with shops; there were no divisions of sects, nations, or powers here, only business.

It was also an island that those who went to sea never missed.

“What does Arrest Officer Lin think?” Jiang Wang retorted.

Lin Youxie chuckled, “I am here to learn from Master Jiang.”

“If you’re learning, then adopt the right attitude and learn properly,” Jiang Wang said sternly, “Ask less, observe more.”

Regarding the Golden Needle Sect case, he had not actually clarified his thoughts.

This case was merely his excuse to go to sea; his real focus had always been on Huai Island, with all his energy devoted to thinking about Zhu Bijing.

Only now did he have the time to think about how to pursue Wu Yi Yu.

Of course, as a senior official, it was only right to put on airs.

What kind of lower official queries a superior about his tactics?

Seeing how adeptly Jiang Wang assumed his posture, Lin Youxie’s lips twitched, but she still managed to force a smile, “Master Jiang teaches well, I have learned my lesson.”

“First, go and reserve a superior room for me, where I can rest,” Jiang Wang commanded naturally, “I’ll stay here and survey the situation.”

Lin Youxie’s eyebrows twitched slightly but she only responded, “Alright.”

Jiang Wang glared at her rudely, “Well, why haven’t you gone yet?”

Lin Youxie grinned, “Going right now.”

After she had walked a few steps, she turned back, “Master Jiang, how about the Fortune Star Inn down that street?

It’s owned by Diao Hai Building, so safety shouldn’t be a concern.”

Obviously, she was much more familiar with the Near Sea Archipelago than Jiang Wang.

But Jiang Wang just waved his hand dismissively, impatient as if shooing a fly, “I’m busy with the case; don’t bother me with such trivial matters.

Make the decision yourself.”

“I’m sorry, Master Jiang, for the disturbance.

Please continue with your observations,” Lin Youxie still managed to smile, turning around and striding away.

The way she carried herself, she seemed to be the victor.

Indeed, forcing Jiang Qingyang, who once overpowered Wang Yi Wu, to act like a petulant child, how could it not be her victory?

Well, I can’t deal with you anymore.

Watching Lin Youxie’s retreating figure stride away, Jiang Wang first sneered in his heart, but that moment of pride quickly vanished without a trace.

Walking alone on the streets of Haimen Island, he sighed deeply.

No matter what, no matter how authoritative he appeared, the truth was, despite all his interference along the way, he had not been able to shake off Lin Youxie.

Being watched by such a Qing brand arrest officer, he dared not make a single move.

And Zhu Bijing…

How could he possibly rescue Zhu Bijing?