This time there were five pirates in total, and under his precise guidance and observation, they quickly captured four of them. The most cunning and capable leader took advantage of the chaos to escape.
It was a very smooth first operation, a great start. They'll wait to return to the dock area and discuss a perfect plan before capturing the remaining leader.
Li Tingyan's thoughts were all about Nianyang, but when he hurried back to the alley, Nianyang's figure was nowhere to be seen.
Standing at the spot where the two had just been, looking at the dim surroundings, Li Tingyan wasn't disappointed at all; instead, he couldn't help but laugh softly.
He should have expected it long ago. That clever little girl with her big flashing eyes was obviously not one to stay put; how could she really listen to him and wait? But isn't that what makes it interesting?
Once he's dealt with that remaining leader, he'll go to the village to find Nianyang and explain his intentions.
