Chapter 353: Informant
Zhang Yuan flipped his wrist, and the paddle carved a beautiful arc in the water.
The ship he steered docked gracefully, causing only gentle ripples as it came to a steady stop.
But Zhang Yuan didn’t immediately disembark.
He sat on the boat, waiting quietly for a moment.
At this moment, Zhang Yuan’s mind was utilizing the soaring Red-eyed Crow above to survey the surrounding area.
The location where Zhang Yuan docked was only a few hundred steps away from his residence.
Away from the bustling Wharf District.
This choice was purposefully made by Zhang Yuan to facilitate his regular access to Golden Sand Island and, in case of an insurmountable danger, to quickly escape into the water.
For Zhang Yuan, residing here is safer compared to living in the island’s core.
But now, Zhang Yuan realized he was somewhat careless.
Today, he was ambushed by the Wuqi Tribe, which was quite normal on its own.
Considering the numerous barbarians Zhang Yuan had slain, the Wuqi Tribe already harbored deep hatred towards him; employing any means of revenge wouldn’t be surprising.
However, the scale of this ambush was enormous, and the arrangement was superb.
If another Tier Five expert fell into the trap set on that merchant ship, they would likely succumb.
The question arises, do Southern Barbarian Wizards possess foresight, predicting Zhang Yuan’s hunting trip today and preparing in advance in that region?
Zhang Yuan suspected that his every move had long been under surveillance.
Once he went out, the Wuqi Tribe quickly received the news.
The surveillance even continued during his journey.
Otherwise, such a coincidence would make no sense!
And if Zhang Yuan’s assumption was correct, there must be many barbarian spies on and around Golden Sand Island.
Zhang Yuan’s gaze suddenly focused.
He made a discovery!
The next moment, Zhang Yuan sprang up, instantly flying across Land Island in mid-air.
In a fleeting motion, he traversed over a hundred steps.
Despite sustaining considerable injuries in the prior fierce battle.
While returning to Golden Sand Island, he already consumed healing and energy-replenishing elixirs, coupled with the powerful regenerative ability of the Six Harmonies Qilin Body, hence most of the injuries had healed by now.
Even the Qi and Blood Value had significantly recovered.
The only trouble was the fractured rib, but Zhang Yuan had already stabilized and strapped it, thus the impact on combat ability wasn’t major.
Moreover, his target wasn’t a formidable enemy.
In fact, the opponent was merely a Tier Two Dark Force petty thug.
This figure was concealed half a mile away from Zhang Yuan’s house, choosing a prime position that offered a full view of the residence and encompassed the riverside region.
When Zhang Yuan appeared like a Divine Soldier, the scrawny man clad in ordinary Golden Sand Gang attire immediately panicked: "You, what do you want, I, I am..."
Zhang Yuan disregarded the nonsense, reaching out to grab the man’s neck.
Lifting him up effortlessly.
Although lacking evidence that the man was a Wuqi barbarian spy.
Seeing his sneaky demeanor, he certainly harbored ill intentions!
And it was an oversight on Zhang Yuan’s part.
Even though usually when Zhang Yuan was home, the Red-eyed Crow perched on a tree outside on guard.
Yet, unless someone sneaked up or high-level experts appeared, the crow wouldn’t alert.
Zhang Yuan wouldn’t bother, daily monitoring the scene outside through the crow’s perspective.
The result indeed led to trouble.
"Uh～"
The scrawny man choked, unable to breathe, his eyes rolled back and limbs flailed.
Struggling instinctively.
But under Zhang Yuan’s overwhelming strength, his resistance was futile.
Not long before the rocky creek, the alleged barbarian spy lost all ability to struggle, on the brink of death.
Only then did Zhang Yuan release his grip, tossing him onto the ground.
"Cough! Cough!"
Recovering freedom, the scrawny man gasped for air, tears and snot streaming out.
Yet, before he could regain composure, Zhang Yuan stamped his foot on the man’s chest: "Speak, who sent you to watch me?"
"I, I am an Outer Hall Patrol Guard of the Golden Sand Gang!"
The scrawny man obviously hadn’t submitted, shouting hoarsely: "How dare you touch me... Ah!"
Before finishing, Zhang Yuan intensified the pressure underfoot.
Crunch!
The scrawny man’s ribs fractured instantly, emitting a pig-slaughtering scream: "Murder!"
But in the next moment, his face purpling with pain, he couldn’t scream.
Zhang Yuan withdrew some force and continued to interrogate.
After several rounds, the exhausted scrawny man couldn’t endure the torture and confessed.
His name was Wang Sangou, an Outer Hall Patrol Guard of the Golden Sand Gang.
Wang Sangou’s surveillance on Zhang Yuan was instructed by his immediate superior - Outer Hall Incense Master Kuang Wei.
Kuang Wei had another identity.
Being Outer Hall Master Gong Xinhe’s brother-in-law!
Wang Sangou was merely following orders, unaware of the purpose behind watching Zhang Yuan.
His task was to observe if Zhang Yuan left the island, and immediately report to Kuang Wei upon such occurrence.
That’s all.
After listening, Zhang Yuan kicked Wang Sangou unconscious.
He carried him back to the shore, retrieved items from the boat, and returned to the residence.
"Master, what is this?"
Upon opening the door, Wang Wu was astonished seeing Zhang Yuan carrying what seemed like a dead dog.
He instantly recognized the Golden Sand Gang attire on Wang Sangou.
"Tie him up, lock him in the woodshed and keep watch."
Zhang Yuan handed Wang Sangou over to Wang Wu for custody, while he proceeded to the Quiet Chamber to cultivate and heal.
By dusk, Zhang Yuan exited the Quiet Chamber.
With the help of elixirs, his internal injuries mostly healed, and Qi and Blood Value restored over ninety percent.
"Bring that person here."
Zhang Yuan addressed Wang Wu, who was guarding outside: "We’re going to demand an explanation from the Golden Sand Gang."
"Understood."
Wang Wu couldn’t help swallowing.
Not only did Zhang Yuan capture a member of the Golden Sand Gang, he intended to demand an explanation?
Yet Wang Wu didn’t question, promptly fetched the hogtied Wang Sangou from the woodshed.
Wang Sangou had awakened and immediately pleaded for mercy upon seeing Zhang Yuan: "Master, I was just following orders, absolutely not intending to offend you, spare me, Master!"
Zhang Yuan ignored the man, instructing Wang Wu: "Let’s go."
Thus Wang Wu, holding Wang Sangou, accompanied Zhang Yuan to the Golden Sand Gang.
At this time, the sky gradually darkened, but the streets were bustling, especially near the inner city.
Thus the trio quickly drew attention, garnering surprised and curious glances from passersby.
Including some members of the Golden Sand Gang.
There were even some who recognized Wang Sangou.