Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

Doctor Ye’s words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the ears of Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen.

"Child...where was the child taken?" Chu Mengmeng's voice trembled. She grabbed Doctor Ye's sleeve tightly, like a drowning person grabbing the last straw.

Doctor Ye took a deep breath and said slowly, "According to my inquiries from various sources, the children were taken to the Valley of Confusion."

"The Soul-confusing Valley?!" Xiao Yichen exclaimed, his face suddenly changed, "That's the legendary... place of death where there is no return!"

The Soul-Bending Valley is a wild place located at the edge of the continent. It is shrouded in fog and filled with miasma all year round, and countless ferocious beasts and poisonous insects lurk in it. It is a forbidden place for adventurers and a refuge for desperate criminals. Taking two children to such a place is tantamount to murder!

"Who is it? Who on earth wants to do this?!" Xiao Yichen's eyes were red, and the flames of anger almost swallowed him.

Doctor Ye shook his head, his face solemn: "The other party is acting in secret, and I can't find out their identity for the time being. But what is certain is that their goal is not just the child..."

He paused, looked at the pale Chu Mengmeng, and said in a sad tone: "Their real target is...'it' in your hand."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen instantly understood what he was referring to. It was a treasure they had accidentally obtained, and it was also the root cause of their family's nightmare.

"What exactly do they want? We are just ordinary people who just want to live a peaceful life..." Chu Mengmeng murmured to herself, tears silently sliding down her cheeks.

They originally just wanted to live an ordinary and happy life, but because of this sudden change, they lost their homes and their peace. Now, even their children have been caught in this terrible vortex.

"I will definitely save the child, I will!" Xiao Yichen clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deeply into the flesh, but he was completely unaware.

Doctor Ye patted his shoulder and said in a heavy tone: "The Lost Valley is extremely dangerous. It is extremely difficult to rescue the child. You..."

"No matter what, I will give it a try!" Xiao Yichen's eyes were firm and his tone was resolute. He knew that this was his responsibility as a father, and he would never back down even if there were mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead.

Chu Mengmeng wiped away her tears, suppressed the grief in her heart, and said firmly to Xiao Yichen: "Let's go together! Even if it costs our lives, we must bring the children back!"

Doctor Ye looked at their resolute expressions, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that what awaited them would be a road full of thorns, but he also believed that the love of their parents would give them unlimited strength.

Just then, a rapid knock on the door suddenly sounded, breaking the silence in the room.

"Boom boom boom——"

"Open the door! I know you are inside!" A cold voice came from outside the door.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, and an ominous premonition arose in their hearts at the same time.

The knocking sound of "dong dong dong" became more and more urgent, like a death drum beating on Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's hearts. The cold voice sounded again, with an unquestionable command: "Open the door! I'll give you ten counts to think about it. If you don't open the door, you will bear the consequences!"

Xiao Yichen clenched his fists, veins popping out on the back of his hands. He was about to rush out and fight to the death, but Chu Mengmeng grabbed his sleeve. She shook her head, and the despair and determination in her eyes calmed him down.

"Yi Chen, don't be impulsive!" Chu Mengmeng lowered her voice, with a trembling tone, but she was extremely firm, "The children are still in their hands, we can't act rashly."

Xiao Yichen took a deep breath and suppressed his anger. He slowly walked to the door and opened it.

Three men in black stood outside the door. They were tall and strong, with stern faces and a cold aura. The leader held a document in his hand and said to Xiao Yichen coldly, "Boss Xiao, have you considered it?"

Xiao Yichen didn't say anything, just looked at him coldly.

"It seems that Boss Xiao will not cry until he sees the coffin!" The man in black sneered and threw the document in front of Xiao Yichen, "This is the transfer agreement of the store. If you sign it, I can consider reuniting your family."

Xiao Yichen picked up the document on the ground and scanned the contents at a glance. This was an unfair clause. Once signed, they would lose their shop, their only source of income, and might even face greater danger.

"What? Are you reluctant?" Seeing Xiao Yichen's hesitation, the man in black said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "Don't forget, your child is still in our hands. Sign quickly if you know what's good for you, otherwise..."

He deliberately prolonged the last syllable of the sentence, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes.

Chu Mengmeng hugged Xiao Yichen's arm tightly, her body trembling slightly. She knew that the other party was forcing them to submit, but did they really have to give up everything they had worked so hard for the safety of themselves and their children?

Time passed by, and the atmosphere in the room became extremely depressing. Doctor Ye looked at the scene in front of him, his heart filled with worry and anxiety. He knew that if Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen compromised, what awaited them would be endless darkness.

At this moment, Doctor Ye suddenly spoke. He walked to Xiao Yichen, patted his shoulder, and whispered, "Yichen, I have a solution..."

His voice was very soft, but it was like a flash of lightning, instantly illuminating the desperate hearts of Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen. They raised their heads abruptly, staring at Doctor Ye with burning eyes, as if they had grasped a life-saving straw.

"Really? Doctor Ye, do you really have a way to save the children?" Chu Mengmeng's voice trembled slightly, and a glimmer of hope ignited in her eyes.

Doctor Ye nodded and said solemnly, "I have a plan..." He told his plan in a low but firm tone. However, his plan was full of risks...

"This is too risky..." Xiao Yichen frowned after hearing this. He knew that although Doctor Ye's plan had a glimmer of hope, the possibility of success was very slim.

"I know this is risky, but this is our only chance..." Doctor Ye said in a heavy tone, his eyes firm, "Do you believe me?"

The room fell into silence. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, their eyes full of struggle and hope. Finally, Chu Mengmeng took a deep breath, looked at Doctor Ye firmly, and said word by word: "We..."

"We believe in you!" Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen said this almost at the same time. Although their voices were not loud, they were full of power, as if they had ignited a flame of hope in despair.

Doctor Ye's plan is indeed full of risks, but he is their only hope now. For the sake of the children and their future, they must give it a try!

"Okay! In that case, let's do this..." Doctor Ye lowered his voice and told Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen his plan in detail.

The three of them discussed in a low voice for a long time in the room, and finally formulated a plan that seemed bold but very thorough. They all had a determined look on their faces. For the sake of their children and their future, they were ready to fight to the death.

As night falls, the shop is completely silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects making the night even more alluring. However, beneath this seemingly peaceful night, there is an undercurrent quietly surging.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen followed the plan, pretended to compromise, agreed to the black-clad man's request, and agreed to trade at an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city the next day. The black-clad man seemed very satisfied with their compromise, and before leaving, he warned them not to play tricks, otherwise they would bear the consequences.

After sending the black-clad man away, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen did not relax at all, but became even more nervous. They knew that this was just the calm before the storm, and the real test was still to come.

Doctor Ye prepared all the medicinal materials and tools needed for the plan overnight, and carefully reminded Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen of some precautions.

"Remember, you must be careful and never reveal any flaws!" Doctor Ye warned in a serious tone. He knew the danger of this operation. If he was not careful, all his efforts would be wasted.

"Don't worry, Doctor Ye, we will definitely succeed!" Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen nodded firmly, with a determined light flashing in their eyes.

The next morning, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen followed the agreement and came to the abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city with the store transfer agreement they had prepared. The factory had already been surrounded by men in black, and the atmosphere was tense and depressing.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen took a deep breath, trying to keep themselves calm, and then walked step by step into the depths of the factory. They knew that their children and their future depended on this step...

However, just as they were about to step into the factory gate, a dark shadow suddenly fell from the sky and blocked their way.

"Don't even think about succeeding!" The shadow sneered, his tone full of sarcasm and disdain. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's hearts tightened immediately, realizing that things might not be that simple... As soon as the shadow finished speaking, several men in black appeared from the darkness and surrounded Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen. The flashing swords in their hands and the cold and ruthless expressions on their faces all indicated the danger at the moment.

"Who are you? Why are you arresting us?" Chu Mengmeng asked calmly, suppressing the fear in her heart.

"Humph, you still want to know so much when you are about to die?" The leading black-clothed man sneered, with a trace of contempt in his eyes, "Blame yourself for offending the wrong people!"

"Did they offend someone they shouldn't have offended?" Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts. They had always been kind to others and had never taken the initiative to cause trouble, so how could they have offended someone they shouldn't have offended?

"Stop talking nonsense! Just come with us!" The man in black ignored their questions and directly ordered them to be arrested.

At this moment, a black shadow flashed by, and Doctor Ye suddenly jumped down from the roof of the factory, standing in front of Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen.

"If you want to touch them, you have to get past me first!" Doctor Ye's voice was low and powerful, with an unquestionable majesty.

"Dr. Ye?" The men in black were obviously afraid of Dr. Ye. They tightened their weapons in their hands and did not dare to act rashly for a moment.

"Doctor Ye, hurry up! They are going to deal with us, it has nothing to do with you!" Xiao Yichen shouted hurriedly. He knew that Doctor Ye helped them in order to save them, and he couldn't let Doctor Ye risk his life for them.

"Yes, Doctor Ye, you should leave quickly!" Chu Mengmeng also advised.

Doctor Ye shook his head, looked at them firmly, and said, "Don't worry, I won't abandon you!"

“Humph, if you don’t accept my toast, you’ll have to drink a forfeit!” The leading black-clad man was furious when he saw that Divine Doctor Ye was so ungrateful. He ordered, “Go! Go together! Capture them all!”

After receiving the order, the men in black no longer hesitated and waved their weapons to attack Doctor Ye, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen.

Although Doctor Ye was a skilled doctor, he was old after all, and the other side had more people and was soon at a disadvantage. Seeing this, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen didn't care much, picked up bricks and sticks on the roadside, and joined the battle.

However, their resistance seemed so powerless in front of the well-trained men in black. Soon, Doctor Ye, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were subdued and tied up by the men in black.

"Take them away!" The leading man in black gave an order and took Doctor Ye, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen away and disappeared into the depths of the abandoned factory.

In the darkness, the cold voice of the leader in black came: "Lock them up for me. No one is allowed to touch them without my order!"