Wang Jin's heart clenched in panic. Clutching the paper tightly, he rushed out the door.
"Uncle Shan!"
Uncle Shan hurried out from nearby: "Young master, what is it?"
Wang Jin held out the paper in front of Uncle Shan and said: "Brother Heng and Cheng Bai have gone to hunt Haiqiong, why didn't you tell me clearly?"
"…" Uncle Shan was stunned, his face showing some difficulty, and his speech became hesitant: "It's… it's because Young Master Yuan was afraid you would worry…"
Afraid I would worry?! Good one, Yuan Heng, you never worried about me worrying during previous hunts!
This time, Haiqiong must be extremely dangerous, which is why he was afraid I would find out!
The more he thought this, the more panicked Wang Jin became. He shook his head and said: "No, Uncle Shan, call back all the people from the pavilion. I need to take people out to sea to search for them."
"!" Uncle Shan was shocked and quickly said: "That won't do, young master. Going to sea is nothing for beastmen, but for a ger, it's too dangerous. Most of the people in our pavilion are gers."
Wang Jin said: "Then call back the beastmen to come with me."
"No, that won't do." Uncle Shan was anxious: "Young master, you are so frail, how can you go to sea? This is not acceptable!"
"Uncle Shan!" Wang Jin was angry: "They have been gone for many days already. We must find them as soon as possible!"
"Even if you go to sea now, I'm afraid you won't be able to find them." A voice came from the doorway. Wang Jin and Uncle Shan turned to look and saw Xi Ning approaching with his hands behind his back, his face full of disapproval.
"Brother." Seeing Xi Ning was like seeing a lifesaving straw for Wang Jin. He hurried over and said anxiously: "Brother, I beg you, send people with me to sea to search for them. I don't want any Haiqiong meat, I don't want any duel."
"…" Xi Ning said sternly: "This matter was decided by themselves. Moreover, several days have already passed, they have long since gone who knows where. How to search? Furthermore…"
Xi Ning paused, turned to look at Wang Jin, and said: "If they don't even have the ability to escape, how could I feel assured to hand Yao'er over to one of them?"
"Brother!" Wang Jin said through gritted teeth: "That's Haiqiong!"
"…" Xi Ning didn't speak, but showed no intention of agreeing to send people to sea for a rescue.
Wang Jin, anxious, moved past Xi Ning intending to find a way himself.
Xi Ning frowned and reached out to stop him: "Where are you going?"
"If brother won't help, I'll find a way myself!" Wang Jin said coldly, pursing his lips.
Xi Ning's brow was tightly locked, the anger in his eyes barely concealed, and the hand holding Wang Jin tightened even more.
Wang Jin felt the pain, glanced up at Xi Ning, and his expression paused slightly.
Since he arrived in Ning'an City, Xi Ning had been extremely good to him, granting his every request. This was the first time he saw both anger on his face and in his eyes.
"Stay put peacefully. You are not allowed to go anywhere." He said through gritted teeth, his grip tightening further.
Wang Jin frowned and said: "Unless brother locks me up!"
"You!" Xi Ning was furious: "Do you even understand how dangerous going to sea is? Back then, Father and A-die…"
Xi Ning paused, a flash of pain passing through his eyes. He didn't say any more, just pulled Wang Jin further from the door and said: "In short, you are not allowed to go anywhere."
"…" Wang Jin was stunned. Back then, his father and a-die died at sea…
Xi Ning was worried something would happen to him… Wang Jin knew that this original owner was Xi Ning's only family. It was normal for him to be so angry about him going to sea to search for someone…
But the one out at sea was Yuan Heng!
And Cheng Bai was also Cheng Li's only family. Wasn't he worried?
Wang Jin looked around. Since Xi Ning got angry, the attendants he brought had blocked the door tightly. It was impossible for him to leave directly now…
Countless thoughts flashed through Wang Jin's mind. Finally, his gaze softened, and he looked pitifully at Xi Ning and said: "Brother… I know you are worried about me, which is why you won't let me go to sea. But Brother Heng and I have shared life and death, shared hardships and joys together. We promised to spend the second half of our lives together…"
"…" Xi Ning's expression softened slightly.
Seeing this, Wang Jin continued: "Brother, many years ago, Father and A-die went to sea and never returned… I am truly afraid… Of course I know Brother Heng is very strong, he might be fine. But this is Haiqiong, the Haiqiong that took Father and A-die away… I'm really afraid. What if something really happens to Brother Heng… and I can do nothing about it? I would regret it for the rest of my life."
"…" The ger spoke so mournfully and desolately that it reminded Xi Ning of the difficult days of his childhood.
When his father and a-die went to sea and didn't return, he was extremely anxious back then, just wanting to fly to his parents' side to protect them… but he was young and powerless, could only sit idly in the city waiting for news…
Now his younger brother was so anxious, probably feeling the same way he did back then. If he refused, he would feel uneasy for a lifetime…
Xi Ning's heart softened: "Fine, I'll allow you."
Wang Jin was overjoyed. Xi Ning said: "But, once you are on the ship, you cannot leave the cabin. I will send people to go with you. You just wait inside."
"Brother."
"This is non-negotiable." Xi Ning was very firm. After a moment, he added: "Also, you have to tell me, who told you all this?"
Wang Jin's fingers moved slightly, clenching the paper in his hand. He had mysteriously received the letter today…
Noticing Wang Jin's movement, Xi Ning's gaze fell on Wang Jin's hand. Seeing this, Wang Jin reached out and presented the paper in his hand to Xi Ning.
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