As night fell, Gu Kaiyuan had long since locked onto the island. He anchored their ship a good distance away and led his selected men into small boats, quietly rowing closer.
The island was dead silent. It was unclear if it was deserted or if its inhabitants were already asleep, but neither possibility affected Gu Kaiyuan's plans. Riding the tide, the group landed smoothly. They secured their small boats and crept ashore. Gu Kaiyuan had drawn up a map before they arrived. Even though this was his first time setting foot on the island, he quickly located their target.
