Chapter 360, Tracking
He heard that the other party had left.
First, he was stunned, then quickly reacted.
His heart was filled with amazement at how cautious the old man was.
He lied about the departure time, deceiving the entire Guild.
Wu Heng became even more suspicious that Kalema knew about the ghost tracking him.
Otherwise, with almost everyone involved in this matter dead, he wouldn't have been this careful.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing his strange expression, Sheila Grey asked in confusion.
"Oh, nothing. I was just thinking of seeing him off, didn't expect him to leave early." Wu Heng walked in and sat on the sofa.
Sheila Grey said, "Maybe something changed."
"Hmm, the Guild's ship?" Wu Heng asked.
"He probably took one of the merchant group's ships. The port was sealed off for the past few days, delaying many ships. Many left this morning," Sheila Grey explained.
"Oh!" Wu Heng nodded.
It seemed that Sheila Grey wasn't sure which ship he left on either.
Sheila Grey smiled, "Didn't you dislike him? You're really serious about this."
"It's my profession. Maintaining a good relationship with the inspector envoy is never a bad thing," Wu Heng replied.
"You've done enough to prove yourself; you don't need to do this. The Guild's promotion isn't something an inspector envoy can influence."
"Hmm, you're right," Wu Heng continued, "Anyway, he's gone, so that's that. I was just asking. I'll be heading back now. Let's grab dinner sometime."
"Alright!" Sheila Grey answered softly.
Wu Heng left the room and headed back.
...
Walking through the corridor, Wu Heng quickly pondered over the situation.
Kalema's early departure really messed up his original plan.
He wasn't sure if he could catch up now.
He didn't even know which ship the other had taken.
Moreover, as Sheila Grey mentioned, the port had been sealed off recently, affecting many ships.
Without any clue, it wasn't practical to check each one.
Imiro probably knew which ship and route he took, but probing for information might arouse suspicion.
If that happened, it would be harder to deal with things later.
"That old fox, if you've got guts, don't run!" Wu Heng gritted his teeth.
But it seemed he really had no way to deal with the other party.
Even if he somehow got a missile from the modern world, he wouldn't know who to target.
...
Returning to the study.
Andviel was holding a rag, wiping down the bookshelves and furniture.
The little owl was busy chasing flying insects around the room.
Seeing Wu Heng return, Andviel smiled, "Master!"
"Hmm, get a couple of people to help clean up, don't do it alone." Wu Heng walked in.
"I don't have much to do anyway. Weren't you going to the port to see someone off? Why are you back so soon?" Andviel asked.
"He left early, didn't catch him in time," Wu Heng replied.
He then glanced towards the desk, focusing on the skeletal investigator responsible for monitoring and recording.
He walked over and picked up the notebook, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Unlike the past few days with only a few scattered records.
This time, there were more detailed records.
「Go out to the port and meet the captain of the 'Tesenel Merchant Ship,' arrange for the departure room. 」
「Sir, wasn't the fleet scheduled for tomorrow noon?」
「We've stayed on Gold-Silver Island long enough. Let's leave early.」
「Alright, I'll go now.」
「Don't mention this to anyone; I don't want to disturb others.」
「Understood, Sir!」
「Prepare the carriage, don't waste time.」
The record ended there.
Wu Heng looked at the notebook in surprise.
The monitoring tool that had been useless for days recorded crucial information at the last moment.
At least now, he wasn't completely clueless.
He knew that the other party was on the 'Tesenel Merchant Ship.'
"What's wrong?" Andviel looked up.
"Nothing!" Wu Heng put the notebook away, "I'm heading out. If anyone asks, say I'm investigating a wanted criminal."
"Okay, Master!" Andviel nodded.
Wu Heng took the skeleton and left the Guild.
He called for a carriage to the port.
...
The carriage stopped at the port.
Wu Heng paid, got out of the carriage, and stood by the roadside, looking towards the port.
The port was still bustling; workers were busy loading cargo, while crew members stood on crates recruiting sailors.
Originally, Wu Heng planned to go to the old tavern for information.
That female seer, who controlled the port workers, would surely know about the 'Tesenel Merchant Ship.'
But as the carriage reached the entrance, he changed his mind.
That female seer was a dealer of information and had special abilities as a seer.
If he directly asked, she might sense something.
This could leave another hidden danger.
So, instead of stopping, he went straight to the port.
He stood still, and not far away, several Guild members approached.
Wu Heng recognized them; they were from the Fifth Squad, led by a woman, "Deputy Steward Wu Heng, are you here to investigate 'Ewald'?"
At the Guild, the case of the murdered Deer Antler Merchant Group head was considered closed.
But 'Ewald' was still wanted, and squads and mercenary groups were searching for him.
It seemed the Fifth Squad was still investigating.
Which made sense; chasing a newly wanted captain was easier than other fugitives.
Wu Heng nodded, "Yes, any leads?"
"No, it's like he vanished." The female captain sighed.
Wu Heng thought for a moment, "Come with me to the shipping office."
"Alright!" The captain responded, following Wu Heng towards the shipping office.
...
The group approached aggressively.
The clerk, who had his feet up on the desk, immediately stood up, "What's the matter, gentlemen?"
Wu Heng said directly, "The Guild is investigating a wanted person. Let me see the docking and departure records."
The port had been sealed for the past two days, and Imiro had killed someone.
The shipping office knew there was an investigation going on.
Hearing this, the clerk took out the record book, "Sir, here it is."
Docking and departure must be recorded.
It's not just to ensure no pirate ships dock but also to protect the fleet.
If a ship goes missing, the records can help trace its last known location.
It wouldn't just vanish at sea.
Wu Heng flipped through the departures from that morning.
He found the 'Tesenel Merchant Ship' entry, along with its next destination and route.
He skimmed it, memorizing the details.
Then he handed the record book to the Fifth Squad captain, "Focus on checking ships about to leave."
"Alright!" The captain took the record.
Wu Heng continued, "You check here, I'll go to the taverns."
The captain hesitated, then nodded.
...
Leaving the shipping office.
Wu Heng first went to his ship.
In the cabin, he took out a tablet to verify the sea and route.
At the merchant ship's speed, if he departed from Cocktails Island, he might still catch up.
He thought for a while.
He had thought several times about letting the man go.
But he wasn't sure if the man, once gone, would pose a future threat.
Letting him go might create endless trouble later.
A cunning inspector envoy was more fearsome than ruthless pirates.
"Skullcrusher, stay behind. Sharktooth, come with me!"
Wu Heng instructed the skeletons in the cabin.
The skeletal boxer Sharktooth stepped forward.
With Sharktooth and Keramu, Wu Heng left the ship and walked away from the port.
He found a secluded spot.
Wu Heng took out [The Conductor's Hat] and put it on, boarding the train to Cocktails Island.
...
Night fell.
A light mist hovered over the sea.
Wu Heng stood on a small wooden boat, with Keramu behind him, while Sharktooth propelled the boat.
The boat moved like a speedboat.
The speed wasn't bad, though the waves made the boat sway constantly, which was quite uncomfortable.
In the distance, he could see a merchant ship moving slowly.
The hull bore the name 'Tesenel,' with several crew members holding torches walking back and forth on the deck.
Seeing this, Wu Heng signaled for the boat to stop.
Charging straight in like this would lead to a direct confrontation.
He thought for a moment and released the ghost Glenda.
"Found them?" Glenda asked directly.
Wu Heng gestured towards the merchant ship, "He should be on that ship. Check the deck, but avoid the cabins. I suspect Kalema can detect you."
"Alright." Glenda disappeared, flying towards the merchant ship.
...
Inside the cabin.
A glowing stone lamp stood on a wooden table in the room.
Kalema had just seen off a wealthy merchant and looked at his servant, "You can go rest now. I'll call you if I need anything."
"Yes, Sir." The servant left.
Kalema closed the door and sat back at the table.
He began examining the items from another spatial ring.
As he inspected, a smile appeared on his face.
"The people from the Secret Cult are really wealthy. When I go back, it'll be enough for me to buy an estate."
Then, the smile faded away.
Muttering, he said, "This kid's detailed information should fetch a decent price at the Secret Cult."