Chapter 613: Section 400: Supporting Lan Zao
Flower Skirt Island.
The cold sea breeze, when it reached this island, naturally rose and blended into the island’s clouds.
The island was blooming with flowers all year round, like perpetual spring, making it an unusual island in the iceberg sea region.
“Who goes there?!” The patrol fleet, at a distance of three nautical miles from the coast, intercepted the members of the Saber Gang.
Ice Eagle stepped forward to answer, “We are from the Sea Wind Mercenary Corps…”
After leaving the Divine Wind Pirate Group, the Saber Gang members, of course, couldn’t act under the gang’s name, for Snowbird Port most certainly had already issued a wanted order.
Although the wanted order wasn’t at the national level, it was still significant.
Ice Eagle needed to cover up to buy some time for his group.
The patrol fleet consisted of only three sea vessels, and the captain, seeing Ice Eagle, Xiong Ju, and the Spring Boxer — all three at the Silver Level — became serious.
He was the only Silver Level in the whole fleet.
Though the Saber Gang only had three landing crafts, lacking even a single ordinary sea vessel, they were still a formidable force.
“Show your mercenary credentials!” the captain shouted.
Ice Eagle did not refuse. He tied the credentials to an arrow and shot them to the opposing vessel.
The mercenary credentials were naturally in order.
This was where the Saber Gang’s deep resources were evident.
Sometimes, they also used some false identities for convenience.
Of course, these credentials were real; there indeed was a nominal Sea Wind Mercenary Corps registered with the Mercenary Guild.
After verifying, the patrol fleet immediately let them pass.
As they approached the dock, Ice Eagle cautioned the people around him, “Flower Skirt Island is a neutral island, teeming with all kinds of people. When we land, everyone must be careful. Do not stray from the main group; let’s move together.”
Spring Boxer, facing novelty, rarely ventured out to sea and this was his first time coming to Flower Skirt Island, which was already like going abroad.
Spring Boxer asked, “Boss, once we get on the island, what shall we do?”
Ice Eagle sighed, “First, we tend to their wounds.”
There were many injured among the Saber Gang members.
They had been injured since escaping Snowbird Port. The surprise attack by the Lijian family’s Mian licang had also inflicted damage on the Saber Gang, adding many more injured. The human race leader was comatose because of these injuries.
These injured had to be prioritized.
Ice Eagle clearly would not abandon them.
With the Saber Gang already drastically reduced in size, retaining only these few people, they were a flickering flame in the wind. Losing even a few more would bring them close to complete disintegration.
“There are many injured on the Divine Wind, and the priests are overwhelmed, unable to heal our people. There are many doctors on Flower Skirt Island; with a sum of money, we can get good treatment,” Ice Eagle explained.
Money was not a concern.
A broken ship still has three pounds of nails, not to mention the Saber Gang, which had dominated Snowbird Port for many years. Moreover, they had brought plenty of valuables during this escape.
Yet, Ice Eagle harbored anxieties.
His concerns were akin to those of Feng Lian.
What worried him was the presence of a spy.
The spy could well be among the Saber Gang, yet he was unable to discern who it could be.
“Even the demon leader has submitted; it would be even easier for the Snowbird Port City Lord to subjugate some ordinary gang members.”
“What’s more terrifying is that he could swiftly eradicate the whole Saber Gang, being so well-prepared, he must have planted many spies in advance. These spies would undoubtedly be more loyal, and if they had infiltrated, they would be a significant threat!”
Ice Eagle’s apprehensions were not misplaced.
Just as they approached Flower Skirt Island, something unusual happened on the island.
“Lord Shuang Tu, we have detected Snowflake’s life coordinates; he is heading towards us and seems to be about to land on the island,” a subordinate reported.
Shuang Tu, a Snow Elf, was in the midst of concocting medicine. Upon hearing this, she paused and immediately recalled the command issued by her superiors not long ago.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, “The Divine Wind Pirate Group responded to the remnants of the Saber Gang and escaped the Kingdom’s second Navy ambush. To think that the Saber Gang has come here? Bring me the Sea Chart.”
The Sea Chart was promptly spread out on the table in front of Shuang Tu.
Shuang Tu stretched out her slender fingers, shifting them a little on the Sea Chart.
Her brows furrowed slightly as she analyzed to herself, “The clan leader of the Lijian family, Mian Licang, must have taken action in this area, carrying out the second ambush.”
“Given this distance, Flower Skirt Island is indeed the closest island to them.”
“It’s just unknown how the results of the second ambush were? Will the Divine Wind Pirate Group also come to the island?”
More than an hour later, new intelligence arrived.
“My lord, according to the message from the Patrol Fleet, all three landing crafts are filled with members of the Saber Gang; there is no Divine Wind Pirate Group!”
Shuang Tu pondered for a moment, then smiled slightly, “It seems Feng Lian has abandoned them.”
“Mian Licang must have severely dealt with the Divine Wind Pirate Group, otherwise Feng Lian would at least have sent this batch of people to Flower Skirt Island.”
“This is good news.”
“The political pressure due to defeat that the Lijian family faces will be much reduced, and without the Divine Wind Pirate Group around, our next moves will be much easier.”
“Prepare below, we need to respond to Snowflake.”
“A new order has been passed down from above, allowing us to develop a new informant within the Saber Gang. Hopefully, that unlucky guy is still alive, hehe.”
Ice Eagle and his group finally landed on the shore.
Their arrival caused quite a stir.
Three Silver Level individuals, which were considered notable strengths on Flower Skirt Island.
Flower Skirt Island only had one Golden Level, who was in constant retreat, unconcerned with worldly affairs. There were also several Silver Levels, most of whom had some influence. Routine affairs of the island were handled after their deliberations.
Both the island patrol guards and the Patrol Fleet were supported and staffed by various groups.
Shuang Tu was among the Silver Level leaders.
The process of meeting went more smoothly than she had anticipated.
Ice Eagle and his group actively sought her out.
The reason was straightforward; Shuang Tu was the most famous Extraordinary Healer on Flower Skirt Island. Of course, there were other Transcendents on the island with strong healing abilities. However, Shuang Tu also ran the largest medical center on Flower Skirt Island.
With more than one person in Ice Eagle’s group needing healing, Shuang Tu’s facility was the most suitable.
Shuang Tu personally welcomed Ice Eagle, and she arranged for the injured members of the Saber Gang to be taken to the medical center for proper care.
Ice Eagle was generous, offering a hefty sum for Shuang Tu to personally handle the care.
“Please make sure to heal these two properly,” Ice Eagle hinted to Shuang Tu.
The individuals he wanted to prioritize for healing were the Human Race leader and Lan Zao.
The former was a Silver Level leader of the Saber Gang, with solid political acumen, capable of coordinating with Ice Eagle.
The latter had saved the life of Lan Zao, was fiercely loyal, had awakened his Bloodline, and was a promising rising star.
Shuang Tu immediately assured them that she would do her utmost in the treatment, though internally she was somewhat exasperated.
The reason was simple.
The organization member codenamed Snowflake was none other than the Human Race leader!
And the target for developing new members was Lan Zao from the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps!
(ps: During the New Year period, there are many secular affairs. This month’s updates have not been good, failing to achieve daily posts. The updates were quite good the month before last, and last month, so there will be extra updates at the end of this month!)