Chapter 352
"Elder Zhang, permit me . " Lu Sheng took a step forward .
"Thump . "
But, Zhang Shilong blocked him abruptly .
"It's okay . I know who he is now . I'll do it . " He lifted his head and looked at Yuan Yingxiao .
Even though he passed through Moling City quite often, there weren't a lot of people who could call out his identity and name . Plus, his last name was Yuan, so that decreased the number of people he could be by another amount .
"Since Chief Yuan is unwilling to respect me, then do as you please," he responded . Obviously, he didn't want to get into this mess anymore . He grabbed Lu Sheng and stood to the side to watch .
Yuan Yingxiao chuckled and cupped his fists at Zhang Shilong . He then ordered his subordinates to question and inspect everyone on board .
First the sailors, then the manager, the lookout, and the helmsman . The ship owner and merchants were the last .
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Han Linjun hid behind her best friend's father, acting completely like a timid, little girl . Hearing the questioning get closer, she got more and more nervous .
"Don't worry… don't worry… my father will protect us . The elder from the Thousand Sun Sect is also here… they won't dare to go out of line . They won't…" Lin Xin didn't know Han Linjun's background or identity . When they became blood sisters, they didn't mention anything of the sort . She thought Han Linjun was only nervous because she was frightened .
"It's okay… I'm okay…" Han Linjun answered softly . She didn't dare look at her best friend . Guilt was deeply rooted in her heart .
If the talisman her father gave her before his death didn't work, then today was the day of her death . And not just her, but everyone else on this boat would die as well .
She kept her head lowered . Soon, a female subordinate from the Fierce Tiger Tribe came forward, holding a short black stick . There was a golden metal tiger head on the end .
She walked up to the two girls and poked them with the tiger head .
"Not here," the female subordinate said indifferently, then left .
"Thank God!" The fat merchant let out a long breath . "Daughter, Little Lin, go and hide inside . Don't come out . "
"It's okay, Father . We'll stay here . We're not going anywhere!" Lin Xin said determinedly .
Han Linjun didn't speak . She held onto her best friend's hand tightly, but her gaze secretly turned to Zhang Shilong, who was standing on the deck not far from her .
Time passed by second by second . Soon, over two hours had passed . The Fierce Tiger Tribe went through everyone, but didn't find anything .
Several leaders returned to Yuan Yingxiao, reporting to him in low voices .
"Hm? Nothing was found?" His expression became a little ugly as his gaze swept over the crowd .
He first looked over the few wealthy merchants, making their skin prickle . All of them started sweating profusely . Then he looked toward the female family members . Lin Xin and Han Linjun were only two out of many . There were still the wives, servants, and slaves of the merchants . Over ten of them huddled together like ducks in danger, not even daring to move under Yuan Yingxiao's gaze .
Zhang Shilong noticed that when Yuan Yingxiao looked at even the prettiest girls, his gaze didn't linger . He had a strong determination .
After looking over everyone, he couldn't find anything wrong .
"Did you question them?" he asked darkly .
A man dressed in silver armor nodded . "Yes . No findings from that, either . This ship sailed from Red Sand Village, and apart from the two people from the Thousand Sun Sect, everyone else is a merchant from nearby . The boat was rented from the White Sails Commerce Chamber, and the merchants are from Jinan Commerce Chamber . They're here to discuss business . "
"Why are they bringing their families, then?" Yuan Yingxiao asked coldly .
"Two of the merchants have bought houses in the city and are preparing to move over and settle there," the subordinate whispered .
"What else?"
"That's all . Nothing was complicated, and that's all we could gather," the subordinate replied calmly .
Yuan Yingxiao's expression became even darker . "Since we can't find Han Linjun, find out where the object is . "
"We did . The search talisman didn't turn up anything . "
"Is there any spot you might have overlooked?"
"Uh…" The subordinated hesitated, looking toward Zhang Shilong and Lu Sheng .
Yuan Yingxiao frowned . His gaze also landed on Zhang Shilong .
"Elder Zhang, please don't blame me for not respecting you . It's just that this thing is very important . My apologies . " He waved his hand, and two men in silver armor with their faces covered walked out from behind him . With knives in their hands, they walked toward Zhang Shilong .
Zhang Shilong was first shocked, then furious . He almost attacked .
Lu Sheng, who was standing behind him, got more and more impatient . He walked up, about to attack, but Zhang Shilong blocked him again .
"Don't be impulsive! I'll take care of it . " Zhang Shilong took a deep breath . As an elder of the Thousand Sun Sect, it had been a long time since he'd been so disrespected .
"What? You want to search me?!" His gaze was hard as he stared at Yuan Yingxiao .
Yuan Yingxiao was expressionless . "Elder Zhang, no need to be so worked up . It's just that we have already searched the entire ship, but we still can't find the item . You're the only ones we haven't checked yet…"
Zhang Shilong was so furious his chest was moving up and down . A Fierce Tiger Tribe! For a second, he thought of attacking, but then he remembered who was behind Yuan Yingxiao…
"Good! I'll let you search me and see if it is on me . " Zhang Shilong suppressed his anger and spread out his arms, letting the two people walk up and search through his clothes and bags .
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