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"Uh, Boss, this Bitch..."
At the words of the bearded man, the other tough guys were taken aback. One of them opened his mouth to say something, but under the sharp gaze of the bearded leader, he fell silent.
After all, these men had followed their boss through thick and thin for many years, committing all sorts of wrongdoings. They knew well what kind of person their leader was; when he spoke, no one dared to utter a word.
Thus, there was a moment of silence in the surroundings.
Xin'er tightly hugged Xiao Zi, both filled with anxiety.
Xin'er couldn't understand why that bearded man wanted them to stop. She couldn't believe he could be a good person!
Just as Xin'er was feeling uneasy, the bearded man spoke again.
"You!"
He pointed a finger at Xin'er, paused for a moment, and then commanded, "Lift your head!"
"Uh..."
Knowing that the bearded man was referring to her, Xin'er felt a jolt of fear in her heart, causing her body to tremble uncontrollably.
However, Xin'er was terrified that if she didn't comply, she would suffer the consequences. After all, these people saw her and the other girls not as human beings but as goods—merchandise that could be sold for money!
Despite the fear that gripped her heart, Xin'er slowly raised her face, trembling all the while.
In an instant, gasps filled the air, rising and falling like waves.
It was noon, and the bright sun hung high in the sky.
The warm sunlight poured down gently, enveloping everyone in a cozy embrace.
A gentle breeze swayed the treetops, and the grass danced as if each blade were a green-clad sprite performing a graceful ballet.
On that lush green meadow lay a girl in white, tightly holding another delicate girl as they both fell to the ground.
The soft sunlight illuminated the girl, showcasing her breathtakingly beautiful face for all to see!
Though she was dressed entirely in white and her black hair was slightly disheveled, it only added to her alluring charm and languid grace.
Even though her exquisite, petite face had lost its color from panic, it only enhanced her fragile beauty, making her seem as delicate as glass—a sight that could stir both admiration and envy.
Her beauty was captivating enough to drive men and women alike to madness!
The burly men surrounding them were stunned by Xin'er's stunning visage.
Even the man who had abducted Xin'er just yesterday was no exception!
After all, yesterday they had merely seen a petite young girl standing on the street. The dim moonlight had obscured her features, but even from behind, she had appeared enchanting enough for them to seize her without hesitation.
They were in the business of selling women, and as long as it was a woman, they could make money.
However, they could not have imagined that this girl, with her stunning beauty, was the most beautiful maiden they had ever seen in all their years!
Thus, after being awestruck by the girl's beauty, the big men quickly understood their leader's intentions.
Such an exquisite beauty was worth a fortune!
Fortunately, they had not succeeded in their earlier attempt; after all, how could they bear to harm such a delicate and beautiful girl? How could they bring themselves to hurt her?
Moreover, if such a lovely maiden were sold, she could fetch an astronomical price!
Thinking of this, the big men looked at Xin'er with eyes filled with awe and a hint of greed.
Under the gaze of these predatory men, Xin'er trembled like a leaf in the wind.
She was terrified that these men would turn into wolves and treat her just as they had treated Xiao Zi moments ago.
However, what she feared did not come to pass. The bearded man at the forefront, upon seeing Xin'er's appearance, momentarily flashed a look of astonishment in his eyes. Then he broke into a wide grin and laughed heartily.
"Ha ha! What a fine piece of merchandise!"
"Ha ha! Boss, indeed! This delicate beauty has made my heart race; she will surely sell for a good price!"
"Ha ha! Boss, this time we hit the jackpot!"
“……”
For those people's direct words, Xin'er felt an overwhelming sense of humiliation. At that moment, she was like a fish on a chopping board, completely at their mercy.
A tear involuntarily welled up in her eyes and slid down her cheeks.
……
In the end, thanks to Xin'er's intervention, those people did not harm Xiao Zi any further. Instead, they continued to push Xin'er and the others forward as if they were herding livestock.
After all, the bearded man who had taken the lead had only allowed his companions to treat Xiao Zi that way to make a point about the current season's actions.
Now, the girls who wanted to escape realized that these men were not to be trifled with. Fearing that their attempts to flee could end up like Xiao Zi's fate, they were too frightened to even breathe loudly and no longer dared to entertain thoughts of escape.
The bearded man was very pleased with this reaction. He walked at the front, leading Xin'er and the other abducted girls through the sparsely populated forest and down the mountain.
After about an hour of walking, they arrived at a river at the foot of the mountain where a cargo ship was docked.
The man jumped onto the ship first and called for his subordinates to hurry the girls aboard.
Looking around at the surrounding mountains, there was no one else in sight except for this cargo ship and the group of men.
Initially, when Xin'er saw the rushing river, she contemplated jumping in.
However, in the end, she did not go through with it.
The river was swift and treacherous, filled with numerous rocks beneath the surface. If she were to jump in, she would either drown or be severely injured. Moreover, she couldn't swim; unless she truly wished for death, there was no way she could leap into those waters.
And then there was Xiao Zi still here. What would happen to her if she left?
Xiao Zi was only twelve years old...
Despite her despair, Xin'er felt utterly powerless. She was just a woman without the strength to harm even a chicken. Any one of the burly men around could easily overpower her with a mere finger.
With these thoughts swirling in her mind, Xin'er felt a deep sense of hopelessness.
She looked up at the overcast sky.
Just moments ago, the sun had been shining brightly, but now dark clouds loomed overhead, swirling ominously across the sky, pressing down as if they were a heavy weight.
It resembled a dark vortex that, when stared at for too long, could suffocate anyone's spirit.
Her mood mirrored the gloom above—everything felt bleak.
Xuan, where are you now? Please come and save me! Xuan...
"Move it! Why are you just standing there!?"
As Xin'er pondered her situation, the impatient shouts of the men nearby broke through her thoughts.
Startled by their voices, Xin'er snapped back to reality.
Beside her, Xiao Zi had just tried to escape once, only to be caught and nearly harmed. The memory still haunted her, leaving her too frightened to act recklessly again.
Fortunately, Xin'er had intervened earlier, so Xiao Zi's clothes were merely tattered but still managed to cover her body.
At this moment, seeing the dazed expression on Xin'er's face, Xiao Zi continued to sob uncontrollably.
"Sister Xin, what should we do now? I heard my mother say that many girls have gone missing outside, kidnapped and sold into brothels as courtesans. I don't want to become a courtesan; I'd rather die!"
Though Xiao Zi was only twelve years old, in this era, girls could marry at that age. Recently, her mother had been trying to find her a suitable match and had also explained the matters between men and women to her.
Understanding these things made Xiao Zi realize what might happen to her next, and thoughts of death began to creep in. After all, if she were forced to live such a humiliating life as a courtesan, she would prefer death. At least her body would remain pure and untainted.
As these thoughts swirled in her mind, she contemplated jumping into the river. Seeing this, Xin'er was utterly terrified and hurriedly grabbed hold of Xiao Zi. Tears streamed down her face.
"Xiao Zi, don't do anything foolish! If you die, what will happen to your mother and brother? They would be heartbroken!"
"But Sister Xin, if I have to live like this, I might as well be dead!"
The thought of being sold into a brothel filled Xiao Zi with despair.
Realizing Xiao Zi's suicidal thoughts, Xin'er tightened her embrace around her and spoke urgently.
“Xiao Zi, don’t think like that. As long as you’re alive, there is hope, do you understand!? Just stay alive, stay alive!”
Xin'er spoke in a low but unwavering voice.
And this wasn’t just for Xiao Zi; it was also a reminder to herself.
As long as she was alive, there was hope, and she could see Xuan again…
“Yes, Sister Xin, I understand! I will definitely stay alive!”
Upon hearing Xin'er's words, Xiao Zi nodded firmly. Because as long as she was alive, she could find another chance to escape. She could see her mother and brother again…
Seeing that Xiao Zi no longer wished for death, Xin'er let out a sigh of relief. Then she embraced Xiao Zi, their hands tightly clasped together, as if they were sharing courage, slowly making their way onto the cargo ship with the group.
Meanwhile, on the other side—
“Master, I discovered a dungeon over there!”
“What!?”
Upon hearing his subordinate’s report, Leng Yixuan immediately strode forward, hurriedly heading in the direction indicated by the guard.
When he saw the dark and damp dungeon, his heart tightened painfully.
Peering through the open iron door, he could clearly see the narrow confines of the dungeon.
The dungeon was surrounded by spider webs, and the atmosphere was filthy. Most importantly, it was extremely damp; as soon as one stepped inside, a musty smell and a chill would immediately hit them.
Seeing this, Leng Yixuan furrowed her beautiful brows.
At that moment, a guard seemed to discover something. He picked up a chain from the ground and approached, presenting it to Leng Yixuan with a respectful expression.
"Reporting to my master, I found this chain in the dungeon."
"Mm."
Upon hearing this, Leng Yixuan immediately lowered her head. When she saw the familiar diamond chain, her narrow deep black eyes widened in surprise. She quickly took the diamond chain to examine it closely.
When she recognized the heart-shaped pendant, her heart tightened painfully—
—Why did you have someone create a heart-shaped pendant!?
—This heart-shaped pendant represents my heart; do you understand now?
Memories flooded her mind of the joy she felt when he had someone craft that heart-shaped pendant for her, and then she recalled when he personally gave that chain, symbolizing his feelings, to Xin'er. Leng Yixuan's heart was filled with both joy and anguish.
Xin'er, where are you now!?
……
"Ah—"
"Ah! No, please..."
"Ah, stop, don't, I beg you, let me go..."
Accompanied by the heart-wrenching screams, there was also the sound of the Long Whip slicing through the air, a chilling noise that sent shivers down one's spine.
The sharp crack of the Long Whip striking flesh intertwined with the woman's cries, creating a terrifying symphony that made anyone who heard it tremble in fear.
In a large dungeon, torches hung on the walls, their orange-yellow flames illuminating the surroundings clearly.
The light revealed two young girls huddled in a corner.
One girl wore a white dress and was stunningly beautiful, while the other was in tattered clothing, her features only moderately attractive and younger than her companion.
These two young girls were none other than Xin'er and Xiao Zi, who had been kidnapped and brought here after being taken aboard a cargo ship.
At this moment, Xin'er and Xiao Zi were trembling in fear, clinging to each other tightly in the corner.
Listening to the woman's agonizing screams, they shook uncontrollably.
Xin'er had no idea where they were. All she knew was that after boarding the cargo ship, they had been locked away for a day and night. When she finally woke up, those brutish men had forced them off the ship.
Under the ship, a crowd had already gathered.
Initially, Xin'er was filled with hope, believing that these people could save them. However, when she saw the women on the shore, dressed flamboyantly and heavily made up, she understood what was really happening.
Soon, the group of over ten abducted girls were treated like merchandise, scrutinized by those scantily clad women as if they were inspecting goods for sale, engaging in high-priced transactions and selections.
In the end, she was purchased by a tall woman whose face resembled that of a fox, known as the Seductive Woman, for a thousand taels.
In that moment, Xin'er felt as if her entire world had collapsed.
However, the only thing that brought her a sense of relief and helplessness was that Xiao Zi had also been bought by the same Seductive Woman.
Ultimately, the two of them were brought into this dungeon by the Seductive Woman, where they witnessed the horrifying scene before them.
A naked woman was being mercilessly whipped by a burly man wielding a long whip.
With each lash, the once flawless skin of the Naked Woman was replaced by glaring and shocking blood marks that sent chills down their spines.
This scene utterly terrified Xin'er and Xiao Zi.
After all, they had never witnessed anything like this before; they clung to each other in fear, their faces pale as if they were startled birds.
"Sister Xin, I'm so scared..."
"Shh, Xiao Zi, don't look, don't look!"
Seeing Xiao Zi's fearful expression, although Xin'er was terrified as well.
She really wanted to save that woman, but she also knew that with her abilities, she couldn't possibly rescue her.
Moreover, the Seductive Woman had deliberately brought her and Xiao Zi to witness this scene, intending to use it as a warning to show them that if they dared to disobey, their fate would be the same as that woman's.
As Xin'er contemplated this, the Seductive Woman, who had been sitting nearby as if watching a show, leisurely set down her tea when the time seemed right. She then wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and lazily raised her hand to signal the burly man wielding the Long Whip to stop beating the Naked Woman.
"Alright, you can stop now!"
"Yes, Sister Yao!"
The woman addressed as Sister Yao nodded lightly at the man's words. Then, she swept her gaze over to Xin'er and Xiao Zi.
A smile appeared on her heavily made-up face.
That smile could be described as warm and friendly; if it weren't for the bloodied woman still hanging behind her, Xin'er would have certainly thought that Sister Yao was a very beautiful woman.
However, at this moment, facing that woman's smile, Xin'er felt nothing but chills running down her spine.
Immediately, she tightened her grip around Xiao Zi, fearing what this woman might do to them next.
Sister Yao noticed their fear and merely smirked before covering her laughter with the handkerchief.
"Hehe, look at how scared you are. Don't worry; I, Sister Yao, am always very fair. Now that you are under my care, as long as you obediently listen to me, I will treat you well. But..."
At this point, Sister Yao paused, her previously warm smile suddenly transforming. The alluring eyes, accentuated by slender eyeliner, took on a hint of malice, casting a shadow over her entire face. Her red lips parted as she spoke.
“If any of you dare to run away or disobey my orders, your fate will be just like that of this woman!”
With that, Sister Yao waved her delicate hand. The burly man standing nearby understood the cue and picked up the Long Whip once more, striking the Naked Woman with brutal force.
The sound of the Long Whip cracking and the woman's anguished screams echoed throughout the vast dungeon, lingering in the air.
Hearing the heart-wrenching cries, Xin'er and Xiao Zi huddled together in fear once again.
Seeing this, Sister Yao smiled slyly and said, “Now, do you understand what I mean?”
In response to Sister Yao's words, Xin'er and Xiao Zi remained silent.
Noticing their silence, Sister Yao raised an eyebrow, her Dark Eyebrows arching slightly as her eyes narrowed. The warning in her expression was unmistakable.
Feeling a surge of fear, Xin'er and Xiao Zi could only nod quietly.
“Yes, we understand.”
“Good! As long as you understand!”
Sister Yao seemed very pleased with their response. Raising an eyebrow, she slowly stood up from her seat and waved her hand toward Xin'er and Xiao Zi.
"Come on, you two, follow me now!"
At that moment, Sister Yao's face once again returned to the kind and gentle expression from earlier.
However, Xin'er and Xiao Zi both knew that this woman was definitely a devil!
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