Chapter 363: Twin Tails

Outside the prison cell, on a patch of grass.

Wang Qiangzhuang and the others were sitting on the ground, eating the food brought by Akun while discussing matters in low voices.

Daoist Wensong, whom they hadn't seen for a long time, had actually returned as well.

"Captain, since there is no news of Red Bird here, and Daoist Wensong has returned, shouldn't we..."

"Indeed, we cannot waste any more time here..."

"Tonight at the third watch, gather at the pier."

"There are many boats at the pier; we will find a way to slip over and row away."

"Captain, there are Sea Demons at the bottom of the lake."

"I will deal with them; you just focus on rowing and be careful of any pursuing boats. Unless absolutely necessary, do not hurt anyone; the other side clearly does not intend to harm us."

"If we are to leave, I suspect that even if they find out, they won't make things too difficult for us, but Brother Hua... I fear they won't let him go so easily."

"That's right, that fellow Hua Liu is quite popular."

At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from not far away: "Captain!"

Everyone turned their heads to look.

Luo Zijun returned from the small path nearby, came to sit beside Wang Qiangzhuang, glanced at everyone, and asked, "What are you discussing?"

Wang Qiangzhuang said, "You've returned just in time. We have decided to leave tonight; you cannot go out again tonight."

Only then did Luo Zijun notice that Daoist Wensong had returned, and he hurriedly stood up to greet him.

Daoist Wensong's gaze toward him was different now, and he sighed, "I never expected Young Master Hua to be so young yet possess such divine medical skills! If it weren't for Young Master Hua's sake, I suspect this old Daoist would have long been thrown into the lake to feed the Sea Demons."

After saying this, he expressed his thanks repeatedly.

Luo Zijun was humble for a few moments, then brought up the main business: "Captain, are you not looking for that pirate king called Red Bird anymore?"

Wang Qiangzhuang sighed and said, "We have tried every possible way to search for him. Since we cannot find him, there is no need to waste time here. We will leave here first, and then think of other ways once we reach the small town."

Song Erlang, sitting opposite, laughed and said, "What is it, Brother Hua, are you reluctant to leave this place?"

Luo Zijun ignored him and said in a low voice, "Captain, I have already obtained news of Red Bird. He is right here on this Milong Island, and he is the island master of this very island."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was first startled, then delighted.

"Truly?"

Wang Qiangzhuang hurriedly asked, "Where did you get this news? Is it reliable?"

Luo Zijun said, "Of course it is reliable. Miss Shui Wu told me quietly, and just now, her father told me as well."

Wang Qiangzhuang's face was full of surprise, but he immediately realized that this matter was not simple, and staring at him, he said, "They have been hiding it all along, why did they suddenly tell you together today?"

Luo Zijun said, "Captain, they only told me the news that Red Bird is indeed on this island, but if we want to see Red Bird, we must agree to one condition of theirs."

"What condition?"

Wang Qiangzhuang's expression became grave.

Clearly, this condition was not simple.

The expressions of the others also became grave and uneasy.

Luo Zijun couldn't help but sigh: "Shui Ye said that I must formally bow in marriage with his daughter, and only after the wedding night will he take us to see Red Bird."

Once these words were spoken, the scene suddenly fell silent.

Song Erlang suddenly said, "Brother Hua, you didn't make these words up on purpose, did you?"

Luo Zijun looked at him and said, "You can go and ask yourself."

Song Erlang said nothing more.

Wang Qiangzhuang said, "Hua Liu, what are your thoughts?"

Luo Zijun sighed again and said, "I already have a wife at home, how can I bow in marriage with another woman? However, if I do not agree, we will be unable to cross the sea, and I will be unable to go find my wife..."

"You look very troubled?"

Xu Ziyin, who was to the side, suddenly said coldly, a trace of mockery on the corners of her mouth.

Luo Zijun sighed for the third time: "Indeed, it is very troubling."

Lu Yao, sitting next to Xu Ziyin, turned her face away directly and looked elsewhere.

"Um, if Brother Hua is truly troubled..."

At this time, Song Erlang, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly couldn't help but speak again: "Actually, I could reluctantly sacrifice myself for the sake of righteousness and take Brother Hua's place..."

No one paid him any mind.

Meng Yang, sitting next to him, looked at Luo Zijun impatiently and said, "Isn't it just bowing in marriage and a wedding night? That woman won't eat you, and you won't be at a loss. Just do as they require first, and once the matter is accomplished, can't you just walk away?"