Palm trees swayed in the wind along the golden sandy beach.0

With its tropical climate, Hainan Island enjoyed summer weather year-round. However, they had no time to leisurely bask in the warm breeze or take in the island’s beauty.0

“Captain, what are we going to do?” Chu Lian asked, drawing her sword.0

"Hmm."0

They hadn't just come to Hainan Island for no reason. They had planned to ask the Hainan Sword Sect, which was counted as part of the Righteous Faction, for help.0

“What do you think, Lady Tactician?” Zhou Xuchuan turned to Zhuge Xiuluan.0

She hesitated for a moment before answering.0

“I think we need to figure out what’s going on. We should help if they need it, since we could both help and learn about the situation in Hainan Island and the surrounding area."0

"Sounds good."0

Zhou Xuchuan nodded and issued his orders.0

"We'll be conducting reconnaissance with only the minimum required manpower."0

They still needed someone to guard the ship.0

Since they didn’t know what they were walking into, leaving only the sailors behind wasn’t an option. Thus, he left the warriors of the Gold Will Merchants that he had brought over from the Central Plains behind.0

Since there were about eighty of them, there didn't seem to be any need to worry.0

“Let’s go.”0

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The white sand was stained red with blood. Corpses lay scattered within the...0