Wild goose chase
Ji Yao who had no idea that he had been sent on a wild goose chase had sailed for a good three days across the sea. His destination was a small port city four hundred kilometres away from the point in the sea where the portal was suspected to open next.
Before reaching this port city he had anchored at this place where the world between worlds should be. He could sense something within the depths so he didn't suspect anything.
Since it was basically confirmed he set off for the port city. For the next months or possibly a year they would be squatting here waiting for the time the floodgates reopen.
This small town known as Binan Suo was relatively isolated with little to no development. That's mainly because it was the furthest from the imperial city and less populated with nothing good to bring on the table hence it was neglected.