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Xiao Yun and Lian Rong stood at the edge of the forest, looking towards Lianba village, but unexpectedly saw torches everywhere in the village, with soldiers searching all around. The firelight flickered in the night, reflecting the chaotic scene in the village. Xiao Yun was shocked and immediately pressed down Lian Rong, hiding behind a big tree, and said in a low, astonished voice, "How could this happen? Could our whereabouts have been exposed?"
Lian Rong's face turned pale as he recalled the words of the officer, and he said in a trembling voice, "The Shadow Guard... they have come here. They must have found some evidence, which is why they are making such a big fuss."
Xiao Yun was in a state of confusion, trying hard to calm herself down and carefully observing the situation in the village. Soldiers were knocking loudly at the doors of every household, shouting and driving the terrified villagers out of their homes, creating a scene of chaos and fear. She knew that they couldn't risk entering the village now, or they would also be caught.
"We can't go in," Xiao Yun said in a low voice, her gaze determined. "We must find another place to hide."
Lian Rong nodded, although filled with fear, she knew Xiao Yun was right. They couldn't let themselves fall into the hands of the enemy. They needed to find a safe place and then plan their next move.
Suddenly, Lian Rong remembered the secret base of the resistance organization in their village, located in a tree hollow near the village entrance. A glimmer of hope appeared in her eyes as she said to Xiao Yun, "I remember our village's resistance organization's secret base, it's inside the big tree near the village entrance. Let's go there first and see if we can find other allies, or find Wong Ji and figure out our next steps."
Xiao Yun nodded, although she still worried about her Foster parents and didn't know their situation, she knew that the most important thing now was to find the organization and discuss a plan. They needed to ensure their safety first, and then figure out how to rescue others.
"Okay, let's go there," Xiao Yun decided, "but we need to be very careful, the Shadow Guard may have already set traps around the village."
Lian Rong nodded in agreement, and the two quickly tidied up and prepared to set off. They moved cautiously, making their way through the forest in the darkness, heading towards the village entrance. Despite being exhausted, their determination and hope kept them moving forward.
After walking for a while, they finally saw the outline of the large tree. The tree was tall and sturdy, with its hollow hidden among the dense leaves and branches, making it difficult to spot. Lian Rong said softly, "That's it, let's go take a look."
Xiao Yun nodded, and the two quickly approached the big tree, carefully inspecting the surroundings. They found that there were no traces of soldiers for the time being, which slightly relieved their minds. Lian Rong lightly tapped the edge of the tree hollow and called out softly, "Is anyone there? It's us."
After a while, a faint voice came from inside the tree hollow, and a familiar face peeked out - it was Wong Ji. His face was full of anxiety and fatigue, but when he saw Xiao Yun and Lian Rong, a hint of surprise and comfort flashed in his eyes.
"Come in quickly!" Wong Ji said in a low voice, quickly making way for the entrance to the tree hollow.
Xiao Yun and Lian Rong quickly squeezed into the tree hollow, only to find that there was no one else inside, only Wong Ji. The surroundings were dim and narrow, and the air inside the tree hollow was filled with the damp smell of earth. Xiao Yun's heart jumped to her throat, and she nervously asked, "Where is everyone else?"
Wong Ji showed a helpless expression on his face and sighed, "The soldiers suddenly stormed into the village, and many pieces of evidence couldn't be destroyed in time. Either people were caught on the way, or they were caught with the stolen goods. The village is now in chaos, with soldiers searching everywhere."
Xiao Yun felt her heart sink, with a hint of pain and anxiety in her eyes. She worried about her Foster parents, not knowing their situation, but she knew she had to focus on dealing with the crisis in front of her.
Wong Ji continued, "The good news is... Red Flame Army seems to be coming. They are very interested in controlling this port. We still have a chance, but we must proceed with caution."
Lian Rong looked nervously at Xiao Yun, her eyes filled with worry and unease. Xiao Yun clenched his teeth, trying hard to calm himself down, and said, "We must quickly contact Red Flame Army and then make a plan. The situation in the village is so critical now, we can't delay any longer."
At that moment, a hint of worry flashed across Wong Ji's face as he asked, "Where is Guo Sheng? Why haven't we seen him?" Lian Rong's expression changed, unable to look at Wong Ji. Xiao Yun took a deep breath, her eyes filled with pain, and she said softly, "Guo Sheng... has sacrificed himself."
Wong Ji nodded coldly, showing no emotional response on his face. This made Lian Rong feel puzzled and uneasy, and she couldn't help but ask, "Teacher... don't you have any reaction at all?"
Wong Ji suddenly smiled, with a hint of strangeness and indifference in his smile. He said in a low voice, "Oh... because without Guo Sheng, it's more convenient for me to deal with you all!"
Xiao Yun and Lian Rong suddenly felt a chill rising from the bottom of their hearts, unable to believe that the person in front of them would say such words. Xiao Yun cautiously took a step back, a hint of suspicion flashing in her eyes: "Teacher, what do you mean by this?"
Wong Ji's smile turned even colder as he slowly said, "The people from Shadow Guard have already found me. In order to protect myself, I had no choice but to betray you. Guo Sheng's sacrifice is just the beginning, next it will be you."
Lian Rong's eyes flashed with a hint of despair and anger. She clenched her fists and said in a low voice, "Wong Ji, we trusted you, never thought you would do this to us!"
Wong Ji sneered and said, "Trust? In this world, trust is the most foolish thing. I just want to survive, no matter the cost."
Wong Ji then took out a small bell and shook it violently. The sound of the bell was particularly harsh in the quiet night sky, as if it were some kind of signal. Xiao Yun and Lian Rong were startled, realizing the situation was even more dire. They tried to run, but Wong Ji quickly closed in and grabbed Xiao Yun's arm.
"Don't even think about running!" Wong Ji's voice was filled with malice and satisfaction.
Lian Rong flashed a hint of anger in her eyes and suddenly kicked Wong Ji hard, hitting him squarely on the arm. Wong Ji winced in pain, loosening his grip on Xiao Yun's hand, causing her clothes to tear as she slipped away. In the struggle, the mark on her right shoulder was revealed.
"Xiao Yun!" Lian Rong exclaimed, quickly grabbing her and preparing to continue their escape.
However, Wong Ji's gaze was instantly drawn to that mark, and a hint of surprise and excitement flashed in his eyes: "This mark... you are..."
Xiao Yun and Lian Rong knew they had been exposed, and their hearts were filled with fear and despair. They quickened their pace, desperately running towards the depths of the forest, trying to shake off Wong Ji. But the sound of the bell had already echoed through the night sky, and in the distance, there were urgent footsteps and shouts, apparently soldiers were rushing over.
"Run fast, don't stop!" Xiao Yun gasped, filled with fear and determination.
Lian Rong gritted her teeth and followed Xiao Yun closely. They knew that their only hope now was to escape before the soldiers arrived and find a safe place to hide.
However, the forest at night is not friendly. The shadows of the trees and the rugged terrain make their escape even more difficult. Xiao Yun's heart is filled with worry and anxiety, but she knows that no matter how difficult it is, they cannot give up.
"There!" Xiao Yun suddenly sees a dense forest ahead, seemingly a temporary hiding place. She quickly leads Lian Rong towards it.
The two of them desperately ran through the woods, with the sound of pursuers getting closer and closer in their ears. They knew time was running out, but they had to seize every opportunity.
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