Chapter 4408 — A Letter Back
The Blossom Guardian · Page 2 of 2
Many of Wu Chengtian's circle were hot-headed by nature, but they were not brainless. Before they had a clear picture of the enemy's strength, they would not do anything as foolish as charging in to die for nothing.
"Sister-in-law Lingshan, now that we've identified the target, it seems we'll have to trouble the Mystery Investigation Bureau again. If we can't determine what's really there, we mustn't act rashly," the others said cautiously, exchanging glances.
Before Wei Zhao had left, the most important task he had entrusted to them was to protect the unconscious women; everything else was secondary. If they acted rashly to investigate Fire Wolf New Island and stirred up trouble in the process, that would be putting the cart before the horse—a loss with no gain.
"Mm, for now that's all we can do. But don't get your hopes too high. Within Huaxia's borders, the Mystery Investigation Bureau's authority would let it look into things somewhat, but Fire Wolf New Island is an overseas island, and they operate so secretly—even the Bureau can't stretch its reach that far. If they can dig up a bit of peripheral information, we should thank our lucky stars," Qiu Lingshan said, inoculating them against disappointment.
"For now, the more we can learn the better. Knowing a few clues is better than knowing nothing at all. We're not at open odds with them yet, but forewarned is forearmed—best to know both ourselves and the enemy, so we can be prepared for all eventualities. Still, be careful; don't let them catch on," Yu Bing said in a low voice.
"Right. In his letter, Leader Wei Zhao never said we should take on this Central Express and the Fire Wolf New Island behind it. Even if we do investigate them, we must proceed with the utmost caution—absolutely no forcing things or charging ahead, so as not to invite any unnecessary trouble." Everyone nodded in agreement.
In any case, protecting the unconscious women was the first priority. If they carelessly stirred up trouble and provoked a powerful enemy none of them could handle, things would truly get difficult. They could hardly hide out in West Star Mountain Village and trouble the great Lin Dongfang to ride forth again, could they?
Though they were Wei Zhao's own people, they were still masters in their own right. To go troubling the old gentleman over every trifle—they didn't have that kind of nerve.
"Rest assured, everyone. I'll go back to the Mystery Investigation Bureau myself and personally oversee the secret investigation of Fire Wolf New Island. Safety first—I guarantee we won't alert them," Qiu Lingshan nodded in assurance.
"Oh, right—I nearly forgot something very important. That courier fellow said this letter Leader Wei Zhao sent us was a return-receipt item. That means we can write back to Leader Wei Zhao, and Central Express will deliver it to him." Wu Chengtian suddenly slapped his forehead.
"We can write back? Why didn't you say so earlier!" The others were startled, then overjoyed—and then, one and all wearing unfriendly expressions, they seized Wu Chengtian and gave him a sound beating. Thank goodness they hadn't dispersed yet; otherwise would they not have missed this chance, so vital, to send word to Leader Wei Zhao? (To be continued..)
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