Xiao Yi was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "As long as you don't betray me."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Lin Yuxuan's eyes. She continued to lead the way and soon arrived at the entrance to the basement.

"The guards change every half hour," she whispered. "It's time for them now. We have five minutes."

Xiao Yi nodded, and the two of them quickly sneaked into the basement. The air was filled with a musty smell, and under the dim light, Xiao Yi saw the little girl locked behind the iron bars.

"Sister!" The little girl rushed over immediately when she saw Lin Yuxuan.

"Shh, keep your voice down." Lin Yuxuan said hurriedly, "We are here to save you."

Just then, applause came from behind.

"What a touching scene!" The boss's voice came from the darkness. "I've always suspected there was something wrong with you, Yuxuan."

Xiao Yi turned around quickly, but it was too late. The beams of several flashlights shone at him at the same time, making it difficult for him to open his eyes.

"Put down your weapons," the boss sneered, "or I will kill this little girl."

Lin Yuxuan let out a desperate sob. Xiao Yi gripped the dagger tightly, his mind racing. He knew he had to make a difficult choice...

Xiao Yi squinted his eyes in the glaring flashlight beam. He could sense that there were at least five people surrounding them, each holding a weapon.

"Drop your weapons," the boss repeated. "I'll count to three. One..."

Xiao Yi's brain was working rapidly. He knew that once they put down their weapons, they would completely lose the chance to resist. But if they didn't do so, the little girl...

"two..."

Lin Yuxuan hugged her sister tightly, tears silently falling, her eyes filled with despair and self-blame.

At this moment, Xiao Yi noticed that the boss's position was a little strange. He was standing next to a distribution box, and the door of the distribution box was open...

"three!"

Xiao Yi suddenly threw the dagger in his hand towards the distribution box. The sharp blade accurately cut through the exposed wires, sparks flying everywhere.

The entire basement was plunged into darkness in an instant.

"Run!" Xiao Yi shouted, pulling Lin Yuxuan and her sister and rushing in the opposite direction.

Behind them came the boss's roar and chaotic footsteps, but the darkness gave them precious time. Xiao Yi remembered the route they had taken and led the two sisters through the maze-like basement.

"This way!" Lin Yuxuan suddenly grabbed Xiao Yi, "I know a shortcut!"

They turned into a narrow passage, leaving the pursuers behind for a distance, but soon the flashlight beam caught up with them again.

"Bang!" A gunshot rang out and the bullet flew past Xiao Yi's shoulder.

"They're shooting!" Lin Yuxuan's sister screamed in horror.

Xiao Yi gritted his teeth, his shoulders aching. He knew he had to find a way to shake off the pursuers, otherwise they would be caught sooner or later.

Just then, he saw an iron gate in front of him.

"Where does that door lead to?" Xiao Yi asked hurriedly.