To be a big shot, you need the demeanor of a big shot!
Weng Qianxiang stared at the two guards with a stern face and fierce eyes.
The two guards immediately caved, neither daring to step forward to search him nor to bark orders at him. They could only offer him ingratiating smiles and quietly contact their superiors via walkie-talkie.
In fact, after learning he was to impersonate the Skin Carver, Weng Qianxiang had demonstrated a certain professional demeanor and conducted in-depth research into the Skin Carver.
He personally went to the dungeon to converse with the Skin Carver, not asking direct questions, but rather confirming the man’s disposition piece by piece through conversation.
The Skin Carver was the type to be outwardly tough but inwardly weak, bullying the meek. That’s why when he’d looked down on Lin Zitong earlier, his nostrils were pointed towards the sky. Later, after becoming a prisoner, he confessed everything without Yan Shouyi having to do much.
At this moment, facing the guards on Jiazi Island, Weng Qianxiang fully embodied the Skin Carver’s personality, barking orders at the guards.
After the guards contacted their superior, they received an immediate response, learning that the woman before them was specially invited by the island master. Their previously straight backs immediately bent.
“So you are the island master’s guest. It was my oversight. Please, this way, please!” the guards humbly invited Weng Qianxiang onto the island.
Weng Qianxiang maintained a haughty expression, not even deigning to glance at the guards.
Upon landing on the island, another guard hesitantly asked, “Madam, your token for landing?”
Token?
Weng Qianxiang froze. He didn’t have any token!
At the same moment, Yan Shouyi and the others, hearing the voices in their earpieces, also grew a little flustered.
They had thought that burning Dao talismans and sending crows as messengers were already complex enough procedures, but they hadn't expected there to be a token required for landing.
Yan Shouyi lowered his voice and said, “Old Weng, you’ll have to find a way to handle this yourself. We probably won’t make it in time!”
As soon as they landed, a new crisis emerged.
Weng Qianxiang took a deep breath and stared at the guard without speaking.
The guard became even more fearful, wishing he could bury his head in his chest.
The other guard also shot his colleague a reproachful look, as if blaming him for his lack of tact.
Seeing this, Weng Qianxiang instantly felt confident.
Not only did he not back down, but he even took action, slapping the guard and exclaiming coquettishly:
“You blind fool, daring to ask me for a token? Why don’t you go ask your island master if he dares to ask me for a token!”
“M-Madam, I was wrong, I was wrong!” The guard retreated, covering his face, not daring to show anger.
The other guard stepped in front of Weng Qianxiang and said gently, “Madam, he is new and doesn’t understand the rules. Please don’t take it to heart. I will lead the way for you. Please, this way!”
Only then did Weng Qianxiang put on an act of calming down and followed the guard inwards.
“We got through just like that?” Han San couldn’t understand. “Why didn’t they ask Old Weng for a token?”
Yan Shouyi smiled, “Old Weng must have realized that the guard lacked confidence and guessed that the token wasn't absolutely necessary. And important figures are often unpredictable. By acting out, he dispelled the guard’s doubts.”
Yuan Jianxin expressed his admiration, “Confucius said, ‘When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers.’ Brother Weng is amazing!”
Wei Changqing nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with Weng Qianxiang’s performance.
Hearing Yan Shouyi and the others praising him in his earpiece, Weng Qianxiang couldn’t help but curve his lips upwards.
Although he wasn't skilled in combat, he was excellent at observation, especially reading people.
To imitate someone, one must first study them. Weng Qianxiang had become proficient through practice, and thus safely navigated this crisis.
Weng Qianxiang followed the guard and got into the island’s dedicated tour vehicle. He noticed that Jiazi Island had been transformed into a high-end leisure resort. The island had straight asphalt roads, with various precious plants lining both sides, and the streetlights were bright yet unobtrusive.
Weng Qianxiang had vacationed in Sanya before; the five-star luxury hotels there were probably in a similar style.
To get more information, Weng Qianxiang crossed his legs and asked the guard, “Do you know my identity?”
“I just found out, Madam Lü.”
Weng Qianxiang nodded. It seemed the guards were now sure he was “Lü Xin,” and the island master likely knew he had landed.
Weng Qianxiang then asked, “What are the arrangements for tonight?”
The guard replied with a smile, “Everything is at your disposal.”
At my disposal?
Weng Qianxiang paused. He was a guest, right? There was no reason for the guest to make their own arrangements.
Then Weng Qianxiang realized. The Skin Carver had probably been to Jiazi Island before, possibly even a frequent visitor.
At this point, the guard added, “The island master has a last-minute matter to attend to and will be able to see you in an hour. You are free to arrange your time during this hour.”
“Hmm…”
Weng Qianxiang pondered for a moment and said, “Let’s do as usual.”
He didn’t know what the Skin Carver usually did when he came to Jiazi Island, so he didn't dare to speak carelessly. Da Feng Novel Network.
Upon hearing this, the guard smiled meaningfully, then spoke into his walkie-talkie in a low voice, chattering away.
Weng Qianxiang wanted to listen, but the sea breeze whistled in his ears, making it impossible to hear what the guard said.
Resigned, he leaned back in his seat and waited quietly.
Meanwhile, Yan Shouyi and the others had already infiltrated the island and found a vantage point to observe their surroundings.
After a while, they did indeed make a discovery.
“Old Weng, this Jiazi Island is likely the island master’s private club,” Yan Shouyi said. “We’ve seen quite a few luxury yachts docking at Jiazi Island. Those landing here are either wealthy or influential, appearing to be here for leisure.”
Han San couldn’t help but remark, “The penetration of the New Xuan Mountain Sect into Rongcheng is not shallow at all. In the small Rongcheng, we’ve already encountered two of the Twelve Yuan Chen, and now there’s a mysterious island master entertaining the wealthy around Rongcheng through Jiazi Island.”
Yan Shouyi also frowned. Although Han San was a sycophant, what he said wasn’t entirely unreasonable.
This was only what they had discovered by following the clues; there were likely many more hidden forces.
Wei Changqing stated at this moment, “The New Xuan Mountain Sect’s influence is complex, and they have a vast intelligence network. I previously didn’t know where their information came from, but now I have a good idea.”
He paused, then continued:
“Jiazi Island is likely a stronghold for the New Xuan Mountain Sect in Jianzhou. By building a private club, they serve as an intelligence hub for Jianzhou province on one hand, and on the other, they win over local gentry and wealthy individuals, extracting value from them.”
Jian Chi Yuan Jianxin, not quite grasping the implication, asked, “How do they extract their value?”
Han San cast a sympathetic glance at Yuan Jianxin and said, “Naturally, through power and sex.”
Upon hearing this, Weng Qianxiang suddenly sat up straight.
Brothers, if you’re going to talk about this, then I’m all ears!