Sang Xuewei stopped crying with a look of grievance, her eyes tender and moist, gazing at Huangfu Jingchen with gratitude and joy: "Brother Huang Zheng, I knew you would definitely co to save !"
Huangfu Jingchen wanted to say it wasn’t him, but seeing her crying like a little kitten, scared and pitiful in such an environnt, just a little girl, he couldn’t bring himself to be cold-hearted. He just said, "Get away from here, avoid people, and don’t get caught again!"
Sang Xuewei asked, "What about you?"
"I have other things to do!"
"I’ll go with you!"
Huangfu Jingchen frowned and said, "Miss Sang, this is a matter of life and death, not sothing to play with. If you don’t want to lose your life here, you’d better leave quickly!"
Sang Xuewei wanted to say more, but Huangfu Jingchen unceremoniously said, "Miss Sang, if I hadn’t accidentally co here today, do you know what you would face next? Don’t be willful, it’s of no benefit to you!"
Huangfu Jingchen’s words were quite severe.
No one had spoken to Sang Xuewei like this before, so she was a little stunned, and as she was stunned, looking at Huangfu Jingchen, her eyes grew brighter. Under the moonlight, the man looked dignified and sharp, with an aura of commanding presence.
Her heart beat faster, and she obediently said, "Alright, I’ll listen to you!"
Huangfu Jingchen turned and walked out, saying as he walked, "Rember, take the secluded paths and don’t alert anyone. Once you et up with your people, leave imdiately."
"You be careful too!"
Huangfu Jingchen didn’t hear this last sentence; he had already left.
Rescuing Sang Xuewei was just in passing; what he was looking for was what the two monks just ntioned as "everyone."
At this ti, he was seventy percent sure that the cutoff clues had now connected. Shian Temple was just within the range he and Xia Wenjin had deduced.
Five days had passed since the daughter of the Wang family was last taken. In Shian Temple for three days, after just a little trace was found, what sort of hell had it been for the won abducted?
With so many houses here, he had to find them.
Sang Xuewei actually wanted to follow Huangfu Jingchen, but thinking about the trouble she’d already caused, with a lingering fear in her heart, she worried if she got caught again, she’d drag him down. So, she headed toward the mountains as he instructed.
At the entrance, several people were fighting.
The Supervisor and the La Monk rushed over and saw that ten of their side were losing to only four on the other side, a sinister gleam flashed in his eyes as he shouted, "Stop!"
The fighting paused montarily as everyone looked at the newcor.
The Supervisor had already adopted a solemn and dignified posture, sternly saying, "This is a Buddhist Sect’s sanctity; how can fighting be allowed here? You, as mbers of the Buddhist Sect, can’t even control yourselves?"
The ten monks hastily lowered their heads and said, "Apologies, Supervisor, it was our mistake!"
The Supervisor said sharply, "You don’t need to apologize to , but to these benefactors!"
The ten monks obediently said to Master Lu and his three companions, "We apologize for the offense, venerable benefactors!"
Master Lu frowned and said, "We’re here to find soone; do you think an apology is enough?"
The Supervisor gently said, "May I ask who the benefactor is looking for? Did they go into our mountain?"
Seeing the big monk being quite polite, Master Lu said, "My niece has disappeared, and we followed the trail here!"
The Supervisor said in surprise, "The mountain’s depths are known for wild animal activity. Even if a benefactor accidentally enters, the monks here will stop them to prevent any harm. I didn’t know you were looking for soone; their actions were rash!" He turned to reprimand, "Why didn’t you explain the situation before acting? Each of you will transcribe the scriptures a hundred tis as punishnt!"
The monks bowed and said, "Yes, Brother!"
The Supervisor then said to Master Lu, "There might have been a misunderstanding, benefactors. The rear mountain is just a vegetable plot, with nothing scenic or entertaining. We fertilized the field today, and it’s quite pungent. Even the male benefactors wouldn’t want to go near the mountain, let alone female ones."
Master Lu couldn’t be sure. Hearing this from the Supervisor made him hesitate. Hadn’t Xiao Wei’er gone to the mountain? If she hadn’t, causing trouble here was pointless.
But he couldn’t be easily dismissed by a few words from the monk.
Furthermore, he said the mountain had wild animals, which is why the monks obstructed entry. But when they arrived earlier, these few monks were quite fierce, not at all like monks.
He said, "Master, we have no intent to cause trouble, only to find soone. My niece loves to play and might have wanted to catch the wild animals she heard about, so she sneaked in. We’re really worried, so please let us search!"
The Supervisor replied, displeased, "The beasts in the rear mountains cause trouble; rabbits, foxes, and hog-badgers frequently destroy the area. Monks are stationed there for vigilance. If anyone cos, we know imdiately. We guarantee no one has co to the rear mountain; please, you should return."
Hearing his adamance, Master Lu realized insisting further would require force. If Xiao Wei’er were really in the mountains, force would be justified.
But if not, they would be at fault. Shian Temple was quite renowned around there. Weighing it in his mind, he clasped his hands in respect, "Master, by right, I should heed your advice and search elsewhere. However, my niece knows so Qinggong techniques. If she wished not to be seen by your stationed monks, it’s possible. Therefore, I ask permission to search so we can be assured!"
The Supervisor certainly couldn’t permit them to search. The rear mountain held too many secrets; even seeing the row of houses before reaching would raise suspicion. Reaching the woodshed would be a disaster. He shook his head and said, "Why make such demands?"
Master Lu and his companions sensed sothing was wrong and said, "Master, as it’s about my niece’s life, we must search despite offense!"
He didn’t want to start a verbal clash and didn’t press on searching.
The Supervisor’s face slightly darkened, his eyes sharp, staring down Master Lu and his companions, he said gravely, "You are causing trouble in our rear mountain under the excuse of a missing niece. What is your intent?"
Master Lu’s face also darkened: "Human life is paramount; how can this be causing trouble?"
"This monk understands. I wonder what has offended you at Shian Temple?"
Master Lu frowned, "Why drag Shian Temple into this, Master? We are rely seeking soone!"
The Supervisor coldly said, "I’ve made it clear; no one enters the rear mountain—not even n, let alone won. We’ve talked peacefully, yet you continue to press on—is there a hidden motive?"
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