To Bai Suxiang's surprise, Uncle De did not take the path he had entered from.
Logically, that was the shorter route, but he didn't choose it, for reasons unknown.
The three of them did not exchange a single word along the way.
Perhaps because the two old men were walking so fast, Bai Suxiang had to trot to keep up with their pace.
Upon reaching the other side of Red Island, Uncle De immediately changed direction. He wasn't heading for the boss's office, but towards the Yi Xiang Pavilion.
Bai Suxiang was intimately familiar with that path.
The Yi Xiang Pavilion was where Aunt Hong lived. Although Aunt Hong was merely a low-level manager, she possessed a residence that many upper-level managers did not.
Bai Suxiang had the honor of visiting a few times and had also heard her sisters recount some of the past stories and legends of Yi Xiang Pavilion.
But looking at Uncle De's confident stride, it was highly probable that those stories were true.
"Looking for Wu Yanhong again? Can't we just go straight to that brat?"
The old man behind them said impatiently.
"Less nonsense, follow me!"
Uncle De said sternly.
This was the complete opposite of the first time Bai Suxiang saw the two of them.
The usually stern younger brother suddenly turned into a child; the usually childlike older brother turned into a strict parent.
"Ah Hong! Ah Hong!"
The way he called out "Ah Hong" sent shivers down Bai Suxiang's spine.
He was a different person compared to before.
Who would have thought that an old man past fifty would call out in such a gentle, unusual voice?
If one didn't know better, they might assume the two were an old couple!
Seeing his brother's pained expression, it was likely he couldn't stand being called that either.
"Hehehe!"
Before Aunt Hong even appeared, her laughter could be heard from outside the door.
Bai Suxiang's face flushed red, then purple.
She truly didn't know whether her involvement in this situation was a blessing or a curse.
"Brother De, what brings you here? Oh, and you brought your junior brother!"
Aunt Hong said, glancing at the old man following Uncle De.
Before she could finish speaking, she saw Bai Suxiang following them in and immediately cried out sharply:
"You wicked girl, coming here without picking a proper time! We have distinguished guests here, shouldn't you be excusing yourself?"
Bai Suxiang felt a prickling sensation from her scolding.
It was like a chick being reprimanded by a mother hen. While not exactly fear, she was certainly uncomfortable.
After all, according to Red Island's rules, Aunt Hong was their housekeeper.
Besides relaying information from above and below, she was also responsible for managing their every move.
To be on equal footing with Aunt Hong, one had to achieve the status of Lin Kexin.
"Hey, hey, hey, why are you leaving? I was the one who asked her to come along!"
Uncle De was not one to stand on ceremony. He placed his hands on her shoulders and pressed her into a chair in the middle of the living room.
"Fine, seeing as you are so magnanimous, Brother De, I won't hold it against you! Come, Xiao Xiang, go make us two cups of tea!"
Aunt Hong changed her tone as she gave the order.
"No need to fuss. I'm here to see you about an important matter, and I need Xiao Xiang to run an errand for me!"
Uncle De interrupted her, reaching out to stop Bai Suxiang, who was about to get up to make tea.
"Is that so? What is it? You came here yourself? A phone call would have sufficed, and I would have handled it for you!"
Aunt Hong said.
"Give her a yellow pass, and have her go to the second island to pick someone up!"
"This? Who are we picking up? I'll go!"
Aunt Hong seemed particularly eager to go.
Bai Suxiang didn't know how to voice her thoughts.
Fang Xiaoxia was someone Aunt Hong knew, and if she went, she could indeed save Fang Xiaoxia.
As for Sasha, judging by the anxious expressions of the two old men, Aunt Hong might know her too.
However, Uncle De didn't give Aunt Hong a chance. He said directly:
"This matter, let Xiao Xiang handle it. You don't need to get involved! Listen to me, quickly get a pass, and be back soon!"
Uncle De made the final decision.
Just as Aunt Hong was about to say something more, Uncle De raised a hand and blocked her.
She instantly understood his meaning, nodded, and said:
"Alright, please wait a moment!"
As she spoke, her eyes cast a somewhat dissatisfied glance at Bai Suxiang.
Although Bai Suxiang didn't understand the meaning behind her gaze, she felt a sense of hostility emanating from it.
A moment later, Aunt Hong emerged from the inner room, holding a yellow waist token in her hand.
Engraved on it were four characters: "Unimpeded Passage!"
Bai Suxiang stood up, took the token from Aunt Hong's hand, and immediately said to Uncle De:
"I'll go now!"
She didn't know how she ended up on the second small island without even looking up. Everything felt strangely familiar.
Upon arriving at the second small island, she called out:
"Liu Sandao, are you here?"
She had assumed Liu Sandao might not be there, as he hadn't promised to save Fang Xiaoxia.
However, Liu Sandao was not only present, but he immediately appeared before her.
"Quick, quickly take me to save Fang Xiaoxia! I have this!"
Bai Suxiang said, showing the yellow token to Liu Sandao.
It was a life-saving charm.
"Follow me!"
Liu Sandao said, walking ahead. But as he turned, he was dressed as a staff member.
Calling him a staff member, his attire was identical to that of the thugs.
It was just a bit of a pity: he was rather handsome, not looking like someone capable of heinous deeds.
Heaven knew how he got mixed up in the underworld, but Bai Suxiang couldn't afford to worry about it. All that mattered was seeing Fang Xiaoxia.
Following Liu Sandao for about ten minutes, they arrived at a small cave.
Two thugs stood guard at the entrance. Seeing them approach, they reached out to stop them.
"Who are you?"
Their expressions were stern, and their eyes glinted with ferocity.
"We're here to take someone!"
"Take someone? Take who?"
The other person said sternly.
"That's none of your business!"
Bai Suxiang retorted with a cold tone, and also showed them the yellow token in her hand.
"Yes, yes, yes, we are blind! We have offended you! Quickly! Quickly open the door and let the young master in!"
The man said, bowing with both hands, then speaking to the other person.
"Young master," Bai Suxiang heard for the first time.
Judging by their words, this token must be of a high level.
Naturally, someone who could freely enter and exit the second island and Red Island must have extraordinary status and position.
"Where are Fang Xiaoxia and Sasha? Take me there!"
Bai Suxiang commanded without hesitation, as if she held an imperial sword.
Liu Sandao habitually walked behind her, like her bodyguard.
However, he was accustomed to this role.
Despite being a deity, he couldn't act as he pleased in the mortal world.
He felt there was no deity more wronged than him.
But this was not something he could decide. To defy the heavenly laws would not only lead to eternal damnation but might also bring about greater disasters.
Though the cave entrance was small, the interior was vast.
Bai Suxiang was already accustomed to the island's treasure-like design.
From the outside, it looked small, but the reality far exceeded one's imagination.