Chapter 46: Elder Wu
From afar, the ship already appeared massive, but its grandeur was even more evident up close. The hull stretched over two hundred chi long, with three levels of cabins atop the deck, and more than thirty portholes along its sides. Among them, several were illuminated, with voices audible from within. Yet the deck itself remained eerily quiet, devoid of any presence.
Head Constable Wang frowned and remarked, “A headquarters like this should have both visible and hidden guards, but it's far too quiet here.”
An uneasy feeling crept over him. Today's operation might not simply be about destroying a martial gang; something sinister could be at play.
After all, it was already known that someone within the Five Lakes Gang practiced ghost-rearing arts, implanting yin spirits into ordinary people. This was similar to the incident his concubine, Yue Niang, had encountered previously.
Li Yanchu softly spoke, “I'll go take a look.”
As soon as his voice fell, Li Yanchu swiftly dashed forward, his body low to the ground, making no sound.
About one zhang[1] from the nearest lit window, Li Yanchu suddenly swung his palm diagonally.
Bang!
Wood splinters flew as Li Yanchu burst into the cabin. But oddly, the room, which had clearly emitted voices moments earlier, was now empty.
Li Yanchu’s gaze turned sharp, and like a beast from ancient times, he rammed straight into the cabin wall.
Crash!