Seventeenth Master took the binoculars and peered out onto the sea. Sure enough, an ordinary fishing boat was slowly approaching in the distance. Overjoyed, he immediately ordered everyone to hide and observe the movements on the shore.
After a long while, the small fishing boat finally docked. Thirteenth Master was kicked off the boat by the fisherman, glanced at it casually, and then hurriedly rowed away. Seventeenth Master, who was hiding in the shadows, wanted to rush over immediately, but in order to keep his plan from being exposed, he waited until the small fishing boat disappeared before anxiously running out.
Thirteenth Prince was already in a daze and knew nothing. He struggled to open his eyes and finally saw Seventeenth Prince's figure before he was relieved and fainted again.
When the Thirteenth Prince woke up again, it was already the next day.
Thirteenth Prince was both amused and exasperated. He waved everyone away before laughing and saying, "You don't need to be so nervous. I'm back now."
Seventeenth Master's eyes were red and he looked furious, which frightened Thirteenth Master into silence. Suddenly, Thirteenth Master hugged Seventeenth Master tightly and cried, "I thought you had been poisoned by some kind of Gu poison. You were vomiting and unconscious. I've already called all the doctors I could find in Songjiang Prefecture. If you don't wake up soon, I'll have to ask a Taoist priest to perform a ritual!"
Thirteen patted Seventeen on the shoulder helplessly and laughed, "Alright, I'm really fine now..."
Seventeenth Master then realized his actions were inappropriate, shoved Thirteenth Master aside, stood up, and angrily said, "If you act on your own again like this, I'll... I'll..."
The Thirteenth Prince, propping himself up, asked with a smile, "What about you?"
Seventeenth Master's eyes widened as he roared, "I'll tell Thirteenth Sister-in-law!"
Thirteenth Master finally relented, obediently promising not to take such a risk again. After another round of physical examinations, Seventeenth Master finally released the doctors so the two brothers could have a serious talk.
Thirteenth Prince told Seventeenth Prince all the details of his trip to the island, and said with regret, "I was hoping to take this opportunity to see Fourteenth Brother, but I didn't expect them to be so guarded. I was blindfolded the whole way."
Seventeenth Master sighed, "You can't entirely blame yourself. Since they've been able to survive in the martial world for so many years and grow so powerful, they must have their own strengths..."
Thirteenth Master nodded, looking disappointed. "The White Lotus Sect's hideout is five or six hours away by small boat, which means it's deep in the sea. As for the island's exact location, it's probably very difficult to pinpoint..."
Seventeenth Master walked to the map, studied it carefully, and muttered, "It's a journey of five or six hours. Although I can't pinpoint the exact location, I should be able to determine the general area..." He turned back and asked, "Then how do we get there after landing on the island?"
Thirteenth Master smiled helplessly and shook his head: "I've been blindfolded the whole time. To be honest, I didn't see anything. Let alone the road, I didn't even know where I was..."
The Seventeenth Prince frowned and remained silent, while the Thirteenth Prince said with self-reproach, "There are so many islands on the map, who knows where they are hiding?"
Seventeenth Master walked up to Thirteenth Master, punched him, and joked, "Thirteenth Brother, the White Lotus Sect isn't something that's been around for a day or two, so it's impossible to eliminate them overnight either."
Upon hearing what the Seventeenth Prince said, the Thirteenth Prince felt much more at ease. He sighed helplessly and said, "We still need to find a way to determine the exact location before we can send the navy to encircle and annihilate them. So I think we should send the first batch of grain according to their rules, gradually gain their trust, and then make further plans."
Seventeenth Master nodded; this was the only way for now…
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