Okay, the tiger agreed.

The tiger closed its eyes and stretched its limbs to make Qin Jin'an more comfortable.

Li Hu stared blankly at the scene, feeling as if all the blood in his body had frozen. It took him a long, long time to come back to his senses.

He felt as if he had been living in a dream.

He was still trembling slightly and dared not move an inch.

Qin Jin'an, having eaten his fill, slept in the tiger's arms, the tiger's eyes closed as if asleep.

Li Hu clasped his hands together, deeply grateful for Qin Jin'an's kindness. Such a kind little fairy was someone he would never forget in his life.

He couldn't help but wonder what would have happened if they had started without any remorse.

Without a doubt, they will die a horrible death.

It's impossible for the barbarians to take her away.

Li Hu felt a sense of awe. He didn't believe in God, but at this moment he felt he was beginning to believe.

The Jin Dynasty will surely usher in a golden age of peace and prosperity.

All the suffering people will surely usher in a prosperous era, because God has come into the world.

The tiger won't hurt him, because the little deity forbids it.

Li Hu grew a little bolder and took out a few fish heads from the cloth bag full of pudding, burying them in the fire. They had no meat, so these were the only things they could use to fill their stomachs.

...

Sun Wu and Zhao Long descended the mountain, concealed their tracks, and headed towards their destination.

These barbarians were hiding in a village outside Liuzhou City.

The family guarding the estate had long been under their control.

When Sun Wu and Zhao Long entered, the people inside were eating meat, and they immediately stopped when they saw them.

Where are they?

A middle-aged man asked the question.

"The people are naturally in a safe place; we should talk."

Sun Wu suppressed his inner turmoil and spoke calmly.

Upon hearing Sun Tzu's words, the group of people who were eating meat stood up with cold faces, their hands already reaching for the swords at their waists.

Sun Wu and Zhao Long felt a pang of anxiety upon seeing this scene.

The man raised his hand, signaling his subordinates not to make any rash moves.

What should we talk about?

The man asked with a half-smile.

He seemed to find it very interesting, and his gaze towards the two of them became more intriguing.

In his eyes, Sun Wu and his companions were no different from weak ants.

Timid, honest, and pitiful.

I don't know where I got the guts to actually talk to him. How interesting. Well, let's hear what he has to say.

“The money you’re offering is too little. Martial law has been declared in Liuzhou. The prefect has sent out a large number of troops to search for her. We’re risking our lives to do this. One hundred taels is far too little.”

Sun Wu clenched his fist, the back of his hand, covered in cracks, splitting open from the force, the pain bringing him a bit more clarity and composure.

"One hundred taels is too little?"

The man's smile was flat, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

"How many do you want?"

The man asked with a smile, curious about just how much such an ant could ask for.

"Two thousand taels!"

Sun Wu stammered, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

Those who revealed murderous intent had already drawn their swords half an inch, seemingly ready to chop off their heads at any moment.

The lives of ordinary people are so worthless.

Sun Tzu hated his own weakness and his own incompetence, and he gritted his teeth.

After he said two thousand taels, the man did not speak immediately, but remained silent. He seemed to have seen something amusing, and the smile on his lips remained unchanged.

His eyes swept over himself and Zhao Long.

"hehe."

He chuckled softly.

Sun Wu sensed a strong killing intent, and fear spread through his heart, but he restrained himself. They were already at risk of losing their lives by doing this, and these barbarians would not be merciful.

Let them do it if they want; they deserve to die. Their deaths mean the child is safe.

"Aren't you afraid of dying?"

The man was somewhat surprised; these Jin Dynasty people were the weakest.

He could feel the fear emanating from it, but strangely enough, he sensed an indomitable will in this ant.

He was no longer afraid of death; he would rather die than defy himself.

"Either two thousand taels, or forget it. You won't find her without our guidance."

Sun Tzu was determined to go all out.

The man fell silent again, then waved his hand.

Sun Wu and Zhao Long were both arrested.

In the cellar, they saw a family of six who were guarding the estate.

"The authorities will definitely find these people, and we will definitely be saved."

The elderly man's eyes were firm. He was not discouraged when he saw Sun Wu and Zhao Long, but instead encouraged his family to believe in this.

Sun Wu thought of Qin Jin'an and said firmly, "It won't be long before everyone is saved. The little immortal will save us."

How did you know?

The old man's eyes lit up immediately, as if he had grasped a glimmer of hope.

Sun Tzu reflected on his actions and was filled with remorse.

He told the whole story.

The old man sighed and said, "You have no choice. The little deity is kind and benevolent and won't blame you. May the little deity bless you and bring peace to the world soon, so that ordinary people can live a peaceful life."

When two countries are at war, it is always the ordinary people who suffer.

The pain of being separated from one's wife and children, losing one's family and being displaced is a lifelong nightmare.

Sun Wu silently swallowed the bitterness in his throat, then knelt on the ground and prayed with his hands clasped together.

Zhao Long didn't speak, but followed his example and prayed.

Outside.

The man's face was gloomy, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

The broth in the pot was bubbling away, but no one touched their chopsticks.

"Lord, why don't we just kill them all? These lowly people dared to offend us, we must teach them a lesson. Go and arrest their relatives, and if they don't talk, cut off their heads and see if they'll talk!"

The man's subordinate offered a sinister suggestion.

The man raised his hand and shook his head: "No, they haven't found any clues yet. If several refugees go missing now, it will definitely attract the attention of the government."

"How could a child attract such attention from the government? Su Chang'an is nothing but a show-off; does he have some other tricks up his sleeve?"

“The witch insists that we must bring her back. She is the future of Daqi. Now that we have brought her out, we should bring her back as soon as possible. This place values ​​her so much, and delaying could easily lead to unforeseen changes.”

The man's gaze was deep and thoughtful, as if he had already made his decision.

“Drag them out and beat them up. If they still refuse to change, then just go along with it.”

Two thousand taels of silver is a worthwhile investment for the future of the Great Qi Dynasty, but a lowly commoner dares to provoke him, so he should be taught a lesson.

"yes."

Several subordinates left.

Soon, Zhao Long and Sun Wu were dragged out and subjected to torture.

The whips, soaked in salt water, lashed them until their skin was torn and bleeding. Zhao Long had already fainted and was on the verge of death.

Sun Wu trembled all over as he was dragged in front of the man.

"You ignorant fool, do you still want two thousand taels? Don't you even know if you'll live to spend it? Have you thought it through, one hundred taels or two thousand?"

The man lifted Sun Wu's chin with his toes and asked sarcastically.