frightfiction Chapter 1301 Last Wish
Chapter 1301 Last Wish
The saintess was filled with regret. Why hadn't she noticed sooner that the King of Wu had been poisoned?
If he had received treatment earlier, could his life have been saved?
Lin Yiwan gripped her hand tightly: "Mother, you don't need to blame yourself. All we can do now is let him be happy in his final days!"
The saintess nodded: "You're right, we need to make him happy!"
Zhan Yan asked instinctively, "Mother, do you know where Min Yue has run off to? If we can bring her back, it will surely fulfill Uncle's wish!"
Mentioning Min Yue immediately made the Holy Maiden's expression turn somber and unpleasant.
She said coldly, "She should have met up with Rong Jue, the Grand Protector of the Heavenly Mandate Hall. He is Min De's most loyal follower. He has no fixed abode and is said to be hiding on the island closest to Li Kingdom!"
Upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Zhan Yan's eyes.
He gripped the sword at his waist and said coldly, "Since it's an island on the border of the Kingdom of Li, I'll lead my men there now and make sure that wicked woman, Min Yue, is brought to justice!"
The Holy Maiden raised her hand and pressed down on his shoulder, her tone grave: "This matter cannot be handled rashly. Rong Jue is no ordinary person. As the Grand Protector of the Heavenly Mandate Hall, his power is unfathomable. Moreover, that island has a complex terrain, is full of reefs, and is shrouded in thick fog all year round. Going there rashly will only alert the enemy."
Lin Yiwan nodded in agreement: "Mother is right. Since Min Yue dared to hide there, she must have laid many traps. We need to plan carefully, find out the situation on the island first, and then find an opportunity to make a move."
Zhan Yan took a deep breath, suppressing his anxiety: "Then, in Mother's opinion, what should we do?"
The saintess walked to the window, looked at the gloomy sky outside, and slowly said, "Although Rong Jue has no fixed abode, he and Min Yue must need supplies. The fishing town on the border of Li Kingdom is the only supply point. We can send people disguised as fishermen to infiltrate the fishing town to gather information, find out their whereabouts and the defenses of the island."
She turned to the two of them, "I will send more people to seal off the border to prevent Min Yue and Rong Jue from escaping. Ayan, you should also write a letter to the Sheng Dynasty border military camp, telling them not to let the two of them sneak into Sheng Dynasty during the chaos!"
A hint of admiration flashed in Lin Yiwan's eyes: "Mother has thought things through. In this way, we can not only find out the enemy's situation, but also cut off their retreat, which will greatly increase our chances of capturing Min Yue."
Zhan Yan stood up and said, "There's no time to lose, let's split up and act immediately."
He paused for a moment and then continued, "I will personally lead a team of elite soldiers, disguised, to infiltrate the fishing town and gather intelligence; Mother will be responsible for preparing provisions and ships; Wanwan, you will stay in the palace to take care of your uncle, and at the same time keep an eye on the court's movements to prevent anyone from secretly colluding with Min Yue."
The saintess nodded in agreement: "Alright. Remember, the fishing town is a melting pot of all sorts of people, so be careful and do not reveal your identity. If you receive any news, send someone to report it immediately."
"Your son understands!" Zhan Yan bowed and turned to gather his men.
Three days later, Zhan Yan, accompanied by ten elite soldiers, disguised as fishermen selling seafood, arrived at a fishing town on the border of the Kingdom of Li.
The fishing town is small, built along the sea, and every household makes a living by fishing. The air is filled with a strong fishy smell and the saltiness of the sea.
Zhan Yan and the others found an inconspicuous inn to stay in, and then split up to gather information in the town.
However, after several days, they found nothing. The fishermen in the town seemed to be very secretive about the island, and would avoid the topic with a flustered expression whenever someone mentioned it.
That evening, Zhan Yan came to the seaside alone, gazing at the distant islands shrouded in thick fog, feeling restless. Just then, he saw an old fisherman with white hair sitting on a reef, staring blankly at the sea.
Zhan Yan's heart stirred, and he stepped forward, offering a pot of wine: "Uncle, may I have a drink to warm myself up?"
The old fisherman looked up at him, took the wine jug, took a big gulp, and sighed, "Young man, are you also here to find that island?"
Zhan Yan was secretly delighted, but remained outwardly calm: "Uncle, I just heard that there are rare seafood on that island, and I wanted to try my luck. Is there something wrong with that island?"
The old fisherman shook his head, a hint of fear in his eyes: "That island is no good place! It's shrouded in fog all year round, and a group of fierce-looking people live there. We fishermen don't dare to go near it. A few days ago, a young man who didn't know the immensity of the world took a small boat to the island to take a look, but he never came back."
Zhan Yan thought to himself, it seems that the island is indeed where Rong Jue and Min Yue are hiding.
He continued, "Sir, do you know who those people are? How do they make a living?"
The old fisherman shook his head. "I don't know. They rarely come ashore. Occasionally, a few people will come to town to buy some food and medicine. They're all fierce-looking and carry weapons. We only dare to watch from a distance. Who would dare to go up and ask any questions?"
Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from afar, and a group of people dressed in black rode towards the sea. The old fisherman's face changed, and he quickly stood up: "Oh no, it's them! Young man, hide quickly!"
Zhan Yan felt a chill and immediately pulled the old fisherman behind a huge reef.
The group of men in black arrived at the beach and met a small boat moored on the shore. The people on the boat handed over several heavy boxes, and the men in black threw a bag of grain to them.
Zhan Yan looked closely and saw that the person in the lead on the ship had a token from the Heavenly Mandate Hall hanging from his waist.
Zhan Yan's heart skipped a beat. He guessed that the boxes might contain weapons or gold and silver jewelry, while the food was their supply.
Just as the man in black was about to leave, Zhan Yan suddenly stood up and shouted, "Stop!"
Before he finished speaking, he drew his sword and charged towards the two men. Ten elite soldiers hidden in the shadows immediately appeared and followed closely behind.
The leader of the men in black was clearly not expected to be attacked from the sidelines. His pupils contracted sharply as he drew his curved knife from his waist. The blade clashed with Zhan Yan's longsword, producing a piercing metallic roar.
With a loud clang, both men took a half step back. Zhan Yan felt his hand go numb and his long sword almost slipped from his grasp.
The opponent's strength far exceeded his expectations!
The veins on Zhan Yan's wrist throbbed, the shock from the previous blow spreading along his arm, accompanied by a faint soreness.
"Where did this bastard come from, daring to block the path of the Heavenly Mandate Hall?" The man in black's voice was hoarse and somewhat sinister. His gaze swept over the ten elites who had suddenly appeared, and his expression grew increasingly ugly.
His companions behind him reacted quickly, dismounting and drawing their swords. Seven or eight curved swords were drawn at the same time, forming a tight encirclement that trapped Zhan Yan and the others in the middle.
The old fisherman hid behind the rocks, his hands clenched tightly, his face full of tension.