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After a few murmurs, they finally decided to let the Hunchbacked Man go first. After all, it was his business that had been introduced to them, which not only made money but also provided beautiful women for their enjoyment.
"Just hurry up, we're all waiting here," one of them urged.
"I know, I know. With such a beautiful woman, we’re all lucky!" The Hunchbacked Man grinned lewdly, rubbing his hands together as he slowly approached, his yellow teeth making one feel nauseous.
Liu Qingxi's heart raced violently. She wasn't naive; the man's intentions were clear. In such situations, women were always at a disadvantage.
But what could she do? Instead of freezing in fear, her mind began to race, conjuring various scenarios and dire consequences.
Right, she had seen some melodramatic stories in modern times where the female lead was kidnapped and faced with unwanted advances. In those moments, the heroine would often come up with clever ideas.
Was being kidnapped a necessary experience for crossing over? This was too unfortunate!
Would it be useful? Liu Qingxi was skeptical about the methods concocted by authors: "No time left. I’ll have to take a gamble; if it doesn’t work out, I’ll just leave it to fate."
At that moment, Yang Yichen's distinct face with a gentle smile appeared in her mind. Would he come to rescue her as written in those stories?
She chuckled self-deprecatingly; after all, where were there so many heroes in reality? At critical moments, it was still essential to rely on oneself.
Resolutely, Liu Qingxi slightly moved and slowly lifted her head.
"The hunchbacked one, she's awake." One of the impatient men suddenly spoke up upon noticing her movement.
The Hunchbacked Man spat and pinched his nose: "Damn it, why did she have to wake up now? Just behave yourself; I’ll make sure you enjoy this."
His lewd voice made Liu Qingxi frown tightly. Though she couldn't see his face clearly, she could imagine what he looked like.
"Wait a minute!" The girl's clear voice rang out.
It stirred the hearts of several men, leaving them feeling weak.
There was no helping it; those who could do such things were not good people. They were idlers, still single, living off handouts and waiting for death, and had never seen someone so vibrant in this place.
"If you get me, I know what you want to do. We have no grudges against each other. How much did they pay you to kidnap me? I'll give you double."
"Hahaha, double? Do you think I'm an idiot? Just you? Can you afford double?" In all of Biqi Town, who could compare to Wandehai in wealth?
"Just a girl. Do you really think your few coins would catch my eye? Can you afford a thousand taels?" The Hunchbacked Man looked Liu Qingxi up and down, finding nothing of value on her.
He was even more certain she had no money and deliberately quoted a figure she couldn't possibly pay.
In reality, Wandehai hadn't given them that much; it was only a few taels per person. Merchants were the most cunning, and Wandehai was even more so—he was definitely a miser who would save every last coin.
"Master still wants to enjoy the taste of this beauty," the men laughed raucously like noisy wild ducks, their laughter grating.
"Heh heh, I can give you money. What kind of woman can't you find with money? There are brothels in Biqi Town. A thousand taels would let each of you take two or three hundred taels home—enough to buy a courtyard and marry a beautiful wife. Why block your own path?"
"Don't we have a deal?"
"What deal? Do you really think you have that much silver? Stop lying to me." The Hunchback feigned confidence but was already beginning to waver.
The picture Liu Qingxi painted was too enticing, making him unable to resist.
"How do you know I don't have money if you're not me?" Liu Qingxi straightened up and shifted into a more comfortable position. Her calm demeanor made the Hunchback's heart race.
Is it really hers? That seems unlikely.
"How can you prove that you have money? We haven't seen any cash, so we won't believe you."
Liu Qingxi could already tell that the other party was wavering. Yes, who would want to go against her? As long as they loved money, there was a chance to escape danger.
Now Liu Qinglian should have realized that she was missing and should have found Zhang Wuliang by now. She could hear some noise behind her; it was not far from the bustling market, which meant she was still in town. Sooner or later, they would find her.
But it was just a matter of time. She had to delay as much as possible to give herself a greater chance of hope.
At the same time, both parties were racing against time to search. Indeed, with every second that passed, Liu Qingxi faced more danger.
Zhang Wuliang directed the villagers of Ten Li Pu to split into four groups and search from the place where Liu Qingxi had disappeared.
They were one group, while another group had started searching even earlier than Zhang Wuliang and his team.
Their master had ordered them to follow Liu Qingxi and ensure her safety. However, on the busy street, the two thought there wouldn't be any issues with so many people around. Yet, in the blink of an eye, she vanished.
This frightened the two of them, and they immediately gathered nearby companions while sending messages to their respective masters, then launched a thorough search.
An urgent letter was sent to Ten Li Pu. The Black-Clad Youth opened the letter and saw its contents; instantly, veins bulged on his forehead, and a cold air erupted around him as dark energy radiated from his body.
"Anan, come with me." As soon as he finished speaking, a sleek and powerful steed galloped out, leaving only an afterimage behind.
He wanted to know who had the audacity to kidnap Liu Qingxi; they were asking for death!
The young man had only this thought in his mind. Once he found her, he would make those responsible pay dearly for their actions to relieve his anger.
He felt heartbroken for the girl he held in his hands, how could anyone treat her like this?
In less than a moment, he arrived at Biqi Town, galloping through the bustling streets, raising clouds of dust that choked the passersby, but Yang Yichen remained oblivious.
All he could think about was Liu Qingxi: "Xier, please be safe, you must be safe!"
The veins in his hand gripping the reins bulged, revealing his intense anger.
Upon reaching the last place Liu Qingxi had been, the ground was still damp from the rain, and upon closer inspection, there were several hurried footprints.
It was clear that at least four people had come to abduct her. Following the direction of the footprints as they left, Yang Yichen slowly walked over to another exit of the alley, glancing around in several directions with narrowed eyes.
He strode forward confidently while Anan struggled to keep up behind him, unable to help but marvel at how much his master had improved.
In a certain abandoned courtyard, the black cloth covering Liu Qingxi's head was removed, and she finally saw sunlight again.
After negotiating for a long time with her captors, they could no longer resist the temptation of money and decided to take a risk.
"Don't worry, I won't let you down. Follow my lead; you all go to Refreshing Summer first. I spotted a piece of jewelry on the way and need a thousand taels as an advance from Li, the Innkeeper."
The Hunchback blushed with anger, his eyes gleaming with menace: "You better not deceive us; otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable. We will drag you down to hell with us!"
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