Chapter 361: The River Patrol General! The Fish Demon! The Dragon Palace Prince!
“Your humble subject, Song Heng, respectfully greets the River Patrol General!” the richly dressed middle-aged man bowed low.
From within the boisterous wedding procession, filled with drums and gongs, a young man in black stepped forward. His eyes gleamed with murderous intent, and his sharp brows were like sabers. He carried a forceful arrogance that didn’t match the festive atmosphere around him.
“How come there’s only one this time?” The black-clad youth gave a cold snort.
Song Heng[1] paled with fear, and forced a smile as he explained, “Today, several bridal corpses were dredged from the Chu River. The entire city is under strict lockdown. It is the very height of suspicion, so the sacrifice was slightly delayed. I will certainly do my utmost to make up the offerings as soon as possible!”
The youth gave another cold snort. “Are you blaming me for being negligent in my duty?”
Song Heng dropped to his knees with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly. “Forgive me, General! I would never dare harbor such thoughts!”
The youth’s icy gaze swept over the group: the two hulking bodyguards, the black-and-white robed Daoist with his soul-summoning bell. None of them dared meet his eyes.
Only then did the black-clad youth withdraw his chilling stare. He reached into his robe and pulled out a porcelain vial, tossing it toward the kneeling Song Heng.
Song Heng caught it carefully, and his eyes lit up with joy as he clutched it tightly to his chest.
“Thank you, General! Many thanks, General!” he exclaimed in excitement.
The youth waved his hand. Several litter bearers stepped forward to receive the young bride.
The girl in the scarlet wedding dress was flooded with emotions of terror, despair, and helplessness. It was as if she were caught in a vast whirlpool, her face stricken with terror!