"We have to escape, now!"

Fan Yunfu suddenly jumped up, as agile as a little leopard, and turned to look at the other trapped children, "Hey, do you want to go home?"

However, before his proposal was responded to, there was a slight noise outside the door, followed by the harsh sound of an iron chain dragging on the ground.

Several burly men and a middle-aged woman with eyes as sharp as an eagle broke into the room.

The woman's eyes quickly swept over each child, and when her gaze fell on You Niang and Fan Yunfu, there was an unsettling cunning light in her eyes, as if she had developed some special interest in the two of them.

She gently extended her index finger and frivolously tapped the two children's thin shoulders. "These two children look smart and healthy. Have you carefully checked their birth dates?"

The man with half of his earlobe missing and a rough face nodded and bowed, responding with a flattering face: "Madam, I have already checked it out clearly. The two young ladies were born at the most auspicious time, which is exactly in line with your requirements. It's like they were tailor-made for this selection."

The woman heard this and a satisfied smile spread across her eyes. There was a hint of unquestionable determination hidden in that smile. "That's great. Let's choose these two. Take them back. I'll need them in a few days."

These words seemed like a silent command, and greedy smiles instantly appeared on the faces of several big men. Some of them even stretched out their strong arms impatiently, wanting to drag Xiao Youniang and Fan Yunfu away roughly.

The little girl pursed her lips tightly. Although fear had made her face pale, she just quietly clenched the tattered cloth bag in her arms without any resistance, with a determined and helpless light flashing in her eyes.

In sharp contrast to this was Fan Yunfu, the young master who had never known the feeling of worry. Faced with the sudden threat, he fearlessly punched and kicked the big man next to him, completely ignoring the other party's tall body and fierce appearance.

This resistance angered the big man, and he swung his palm violently, slapping Fan Yunfu's tender face hard, leaving a bright red mark.

The woman frowned slightly when she saw this, revealing a bit of dissatisfaction, "Don't be too harsh, my goods must be intact. Especially that little girl, if there are marks on her body, I will have to reconsider the price."

Upon hearing this, the deaf man immediately cast a warning glance at his companion, then bowed respectfully to see him off until the mysterious woman disappeared from his sight.

Xiao Youniang and Fan Yunfu were roughly tied up and thrown into a spacious carriage waiting on the side. The sound of horse hooves gradually faded away, and their fate and destination were unknown.

At the same time, the Zhang family almost turned the entire Chengguan County upside down in order to find Xiao Youniang, leaving their anxious footprints in every corner.

After learning that the child was abducted in Lantern Street, Long Yi quickly organized people to conduct a carpet search. Even guards were added to every gate in the county, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Wu Niang's face became increasingly ugly as she failed to find her sister. She gritted her teeth and decided to take a gamble. Relying on her superb martial arts skills, she rushed towards Daxiu Mountain like an arrow.

Daxiu Mountain was unusually quiet under the cover of night. Even the wild animals in the forest seemed to sense something unusual was happening around them. They hid in the dark and did not dare to show up easily.

Wu Niang had almost exhausted the last bit of energy in her body. After running for half an hour, she finally reached the edge of Daxiu Mountain and began searching for Yuhe in the vast mountains and forests.

Yu He had keenly sensed Wu Niang's presence when she approached him, and was inevitably surprised - shouldn't this girl be going to the county town with her family to watch the lanterns? Why was she here alone at this moment, exhausted?

Wu Niang looked pitiful, covered in dust, and staggering but determined as she ran towards his hiding place, constantly calling Yu He's name, her voice full of anxiety and expectation.

Yuhe gently jumped down from the treetop and looked at Wu Niang's miserable appearance with a frown on his face. "What happened? Why are you here so late at night? Is there an emergency?"

When Wu Niang saw Yu He, a glimmer of hope immediately flashed in her eyes. Without much time to say, she told him the whole story of Xiao You Niang's disappearance: "Those beggars are definitely not good people. They must have separated You Niang and me on purpose.

You said before that you would repay me, so there is no need to wait any longer. Now please do me a favor and save my sister, and that will be the first time you settle the favor you owe me!"

Upon hearing this, Yu He knitted his thick brows tightly together. Although he didn't have a close relationship with Xiao You Niang, her innocent smile was still fresh in his memory.

Thinking that such a pure soul had fallen into the clutches of human traffickers, his heart felt heavy as if it was weighed down by a huge rock.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Although I have only met your sister once, how can I sit back and watch you two be separated? Don't worry, I will go with you to find her and bring her back safely!"

After saying that, Yu He stretched out his body, and using his extraordinary lightness skills, he carried Wu Niang with him. The two of them seemed to be flying on the wind. In the blink of an eye, they left two faint afterimages on the top of Daxiu Mountain under the moonlight and flew towards the unknown hope.

Almost at the same time, Zhang Sanwa and Zhang Laoer rushed back to Zhangjia Village anxiously, found Zhou Xiucai, and told him the bad news of Xiao Youniang's disappearance.

When Mr. Zhou heard the news, the gentle light in his eyes instantly turned into icy coldness, and his gloomy expression was daunting, as if a storm was about to break out in his silence.

"Master, please have mercy on us and help us find our young mother!" Zhang Sanwa knelt in front of Mr. Zhou, with his hands clasped together. His eyes were full of anxiety and pleading. Tears welled up in his eyes and his voice trembled slightly with emotion.

Zhang Laoer followed closely behind, respectfully holding in his hands the ginseng that the Zhang family had treasured for many years. This ginseng was not only rich in color, but also exuded a faint aura. It was obviously a rare item that was rarely seen in the mountains and forests.

"Please help me, Mr. Zhou!" His words were mixed with deep expectation and self-blame.

At this moment, Zhang Laoer was extremely upset, and thoughts of regret surged like a tide.

He regretted his carelessness for a moment, thinking that leaving the dangerous forest and entering the small town meant safety. Little did he know that the real danger often lurks at the most unexpected moment.

If time could go back, he would practice diligently day after day to regain his lost skills, so that in times of crisis, he could at least protect his family personally, and would not be helpless like he is now, and could only pin his hopes on others, knowing nothing about the whereabouts of his daughter and suffering in his heart.

Upon seeing this, Mr. Zhou hurried forward to help up Zhang Sanwa, who was kneeling on the ground. His eyes fell gently on the precious ginseng. Even without a close look, he could feel the extraordinary value contained in it.

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